Patents by Inventor James Brecht

James Brecht has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method to reduce authentication latency in an immobilizer system
    Publication number: 20080017705
    Abstract: An immobilizer system begins authentication of an identification device in response to an external triggering event. The external triggering event occurs prior to engagement with a reader module within the vehicle. Authorization commences prior to engagement to the reader module and continues after engagement with the reader module to reduce perceived authentication wait time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: John Costello, James Brecht, Tejas Desai
  • Vehicle Start/Stop Button Status Feedback And Lighting
    Publication number: 20070252681
    Abstract: A keyless ignition system for a vehicle includes an electronic control unit (ECU) that communicates through a wireless link with a start/stop button. The start/stop button includes a plurality of lighting sources to selectively illuminate the start/stop button for communicating current state of a vehicle operating parameter. The lighting sources are powered by a wireless power generating device within the start/stop button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: SIEMENS VDO AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Costello, James Brecht, Tejas Desai