Abstract: A remote starting system operable with a passive anti theft security system. The passive anti theft security system includes a first coil connected to a passive anti theft controller, which is used for transmitting a first signal to a first transponder. The first transponder has a third coil and a first code. The first transponder is responsive to the first signal and transmits the first code to the first coil. The remote starting system comprises a second transponder, which has a second code and a fourth coil. The fourth coil has two terminal ends wound about the second transponder. The system further comprises a relay that selectively shorts or opens the terminal ends of the fourth coil so as to selectively enable and disable the second transponder.

Abstract: A digital processor-based remote controller of a wireless remote control system includes a small number of manual input devices, such as keys and scroll wheels, and a graphical user interface. The remote controller can have a single scroll wheel with internal push-to-activate switch, and a small display. This configuration minimizes the size of the remote controller, while allowing for a large number of different control commands to be transmitted to the controlled system. In addition, the remote controller can be configured by the user for both right- and left-handed operation.

Abstract: A vehicle security system for performing selectable vehicle security functions that are programmable in a wireless manner. The system has a microcontroller controlling a vehicle security interface including at least a siren control unit and a vehicle head/signal light controlling unit. A physically independent remote programming unit is used for transmitting function-programming information to the microcontroller, and a radio receiver is connected to the microcontroller for receiving function-programming information transmitted by the remote programming unit. The remote programming unit includes a switch array for setting up a security function code pattern representing the selected security functions. The remote programming unit also includes a radio transmitter for sending, in an electromagnetic transmission, the function-programming command in a signal string representing the security function code pattern to the microcontroller.

Abstract: A retrofittable collision warning apparatus for vehicles comprises a base unit within the vehicle cabin and a plurality of remote units located around the periphery of the vehicle. The remote units generally operate in a low-power sleep mode, and periodically go partially active to listen for wakeup inputs from the base unit, at which time the remote units enter a highest-power active mode to measure the distance between the vehicle and obstacles in the proximity, and use wireless transmission to communicate obstacle position information to the base unit. The base unit accepts operator commands, use wireless communication to transmit control signals to the remote units and receives obstacle position information from the remote units, communicates obstacle position information to the operator through audio and/or visual signals, and controls operation of the collision warning apparatus.

Abstract: An electronic remote control vehicle security system, includes a wireless remote control transmitter for transmitting signals to arm or disarm the system and a receiver is mounted within the vehicle. An audio generator generates audible sounds confirming a change of state of the system. A system controller arms or disarms the system in response to commands received from the remote transmitter. The controller further issues a control signal to the audio generator to generate an audio signal confirming arming or disarming of the system. A means is provided to disable said generation of said confirming audio signal during night conditions, which means includes a photodetector mounted on the vehicle for monitoring the ambient light conditions. The controller is responsive to the photodetector signal to disable said generation when said photodetector output indicates darkness.

Abstract: A vehicle security system for performing selectable vehicle security functions that are programmable in a wireless manner. The system has a microcontroller controlling a vehicle security interface including at least a siren control unit and a vehicle head/signal light controlling unit. A physically independent remote programming unit is used for transmitting function-programming information to the microcontroller, and a radio receiver is connected to the microcontroller for receiving function-programming information transmitted by the remote programming unit. The remote programming unit includes a switch array for setting up a security function code pattern representing the selected security functions. The remote programming unit also includes a radio transmitter for sending, in an electromagnetic transmission, the function-programming command in a signal string representing the security function code pattern to the microcontroller.

Abstract: A system for monitoring an area and sounding an alarm comprising. The system employs one or more sensors positioned about the protected area. Each sensor has one or more pulse generators generating one or more pulses each with a preassigned pulsewidth. The sensors are connected to a controller by a single wire. The controller sounds an alarm upon receipt of one or more pulses and identifies the sensor actuating the alarm by the measured pulsewidth.

Abstract: An integration module connected to the output of a vehicle controller on the one end and wire harnesses originally connected to the vehicle controller on the other. A circuit board connecting the input and the output of the integration module connections, wherein one or more of the connections is to a primary path controlling one or more functions or inputs of a user control or appliance or function in the vehicle such as a door, window or trunk. A supplemental path connected to the primary path on the one end and a connector of the integration module on the other. Said connector joined with a wire harness connecting the integration module and a supplemental controller such as a security system or a keyless entry system. The above structure allowing the installer to employ the integration module providing some or all connections to the primary paths necessary to control certain vehicle functions or appliances without having to isolate and splice into said primary paths individually.

Abstract: A vehicle security system for performing selectable vehicle security functions that are programmable in a wireless manner. The system has a microcontroller controlling a vehicle security interface including at least a siren control unit and a vehicle head/signal light controlling unit. A physically independent remote programming unit is used for transmitting function-programming information to the microcontroller, and a radio receiver is connected to the microcontroller for receiving function-programming information transmitted by the remote programming unit. The remote programming unit includes a switch array for setting up a security function code pattern representing the selected security functions. The remote programming unit also includes a radio transmitter for sending, in an electromagnetic transmission, the function-programming command in a signal string representing the security function code pattern to the microcontroller.

Abstract: A vehicle convenience system comprising a wireless transmitter, having at least one switch therein, for communicating multiple channel commands to an expander, the expander responsive to activation of the transmitter and said expander having at least one expander output responsive to the channel commands received from the transmitter; the expander outputs being programmable to at least one user selectable mode.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling an area comprising a controller for controlling system operational functions; at least one remote-control transmitter for transmitting system commands to the controller in a code word having a fixed word and a hopping word therein; the fixed word comprising at least one fixed data bit and the hopping word comprising at least one changing data bit, wherein the hopping word changes its binary value from transmission to transmission of the system commands; and, means for scrambling bits of the fixed word and bits of the hopping word within the code word.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling an area comprising a controller for controlling system operational functions; at least one remote control transmitter for transmitting at least one system command to said controller in a code word having a fixed word and a hopping word therein; the fixed word having an identification code for selective control of the controller, the identification code programmed therein, and a channel code for issuing high and low security commands to the controller; a hopping algorithm for modifying the hopping code of the transmitter n-times in response to n-times activation of said transmitter and for modifying the hopping word m-times within the controller upon receipt of the code word m-times from said transmitter; and, a bypass mode for bypassing the code hopping algorithm and for controlling system functions in response to the controller receiving the low security command.

Abstract: A remote control transmitter comprising at least one transmission channel for transmitting a code word to a system controller and for operating system operational functions controllable thereby; a plurality of transmission channel groups, each group having at least one transmission channel therein; at least one switch for activation of the transmitter, said switch having an operational mode and a standby mode; means for transmitting the code word to the controller and activated upon transition of the switch from the operational mode to the standby mode; and, using the same switch or switches both for selecting the channel group and for transmitting channel commands.

Abstract: A method of indicating a degree of incoming threat to an electronically secured area consists of the steps of sensing via sensor a degree of threat delivered to a secured area and generating an electric signal proportional to the degree of threat; analyzing the signal to determine if it is a low degree of threat or a high degree of threat; and producing either a first pulse representing low degree of threat or separately producing the first pulse and a second pulse representing a signal having both low degree of threat and high degree of threat.