Patents by Inventor John DiCroce
John DiCroce 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).
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Publication number: 20150283976Abstract: A portable transceiver for locking and locating an automobile, includes a remote keyless entry system for locking the automobile; a locating device determining a location of the transceiver, wherein the remote keyless entry system and the locating device are housed in a pocket sized housing; and a processor deriving directional information from a current location to a waypoint, wherein in response to an activation of the remote keyless entry system, the locating device determines the waypoint corresponding substantially to that of the automobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: THOMAS C. MALONE, JAMES R. TRANCHINA, JOHN DiCROCE, SHANE WILSON
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Patent number: 9063833Abstract: A portable transceiver for locking and locating an automobile, includes a remote keyless entry system for locking the automobile; a locating device determining a location of the transceiver, wherein the remote keyless entry system and the locating device are housed in a pocket sized housing; and a processor deriving directional information from a current location to a waypoint, wherein in response to an activation of the remote keyless entry system, the locating device determines the waypoint corresponding substantially to that of the automobile.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas C. Malone, James R. Tranchina, John DiCroce, Shane Wilson
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Patent number: 8380430Abstract: A portable transceiver for locking and locating an automobile, includes a remote keyless entry system for locking the automobile; a locating device determining a location of the transceiver, wherein the remote keyless entry system and the locating device are housed in a pocket sized housing; and a processor deriving directional information from a current location to a waypoint, wherein in response to an activation of the remote keyless entry system, the locating device determines the waypoint corresponding substantially to that of the automobile.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Thomas C. Malone, James R. Tranchina, John DiCroce, Shane Wilson
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Publication number: 20110213512Abstract: A device for use in a vehicle, including: a plurality of connectors that connect the device to vehicle components, wherein the vehicle components are operated pursuant to a feature set of electronically operable functions; a memory that stores codes for defining the feature set of electronically operable functions; and a module that adapts the device to connect to a control unit that is disposed inside a vehicle through a serial communications interface, wherein the control unit is part of a remote start system installed in the vehicle, and the remote start system is provided with new functionality based on the codes stored in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: John DiCroce, Shane Wilson, Peter Stouffer
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Patent number: 7962260Abstract: A remote programmer for remotely programming a vehicle control system is provided. The remote programmer includes a display, an input for receiving user input data, a first interface for interfacing with a computer, wherein the first interface receives data associated with programming the vehicle control system from the computer; a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the data associated with programming the vehicle control system to the vehicle control system; and a controller for controlling operations of the remote programmer, wherein the controller stores the data associated with programming the vehicle control system and controls operations of the first interface and the transmitter in accordance with the user input data.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: John DiCroce, Shane Wilson, Peter Stouffer
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Publication number: 20100103036Abstract: A portable transceiver for locking and locating an automobile, includes a remote keyless entry system for locking the automobile; a locating device determining a location of the transceiver, wherein the remote keyless entry system and the locating device are housed in a pocket sized housing; and a processor deriving directional information from a current location to a waypoint, wherein in response to an activation of the remote keyless entry system, the locating device determines the waypoint corresponding substantially to that of the automobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Thomas C. Malone, James R. Tranchina, John DiCroce, Shane Wilson
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Patent number: 7653463Abstract: A remote transmitter, including: an input unit configured to receive programming inputs and function inputs, wherein the programming inputs identify a first function to be transmitted in a first range of the transmitter when a first input of the input unit is selected and a second function to be transmitted in a second range of the transmitter when a second input of the input unit is selected, wherein the function inputs select the first input and the second input; a processor configured to output a first signal along a first path and a second signal along a second path in response to the first and second function inputs, respectively, wherein the first signal corresponds to the first function and the second signal corresponds to the second function; and an output configured to transmit the first signal in the first range and the second signal in the second range, wherein the first range is smaller than the second range.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventor: John DiCroce
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Publication number: 20090251284Abstract: A method for preventing a manual transmission vehicle equipped with a remote start device from starting when the vehicle is in-gear, including: receiving a start signal; beginning a vehicle start sequence; monitoring a sensor while starting the vehicle; and stopping the vehicle from starting when motion is detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Shane Wilson, John DiCroce, Joseph Dentamaro
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Patent number: 7463135Abstract: A multi-mode vehicle security system is provided. The system comprises: a control module wirelessly selectable to operate in one of a plurality of modes; and a function module for receiving a command from the control module and instructing a vehicle device to perform a function associated with the command.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventor: John DiCroce
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Publication number: 20080221742Abstract: A remote transmitter, including: an input unit configured to receive programming inputs and function inputs, wherein the programming inputs identify a first function to be transmitted in a first range of the transmitter when a first input of the input unit is selected and a second function to be transmitted in a second range of the transmitter when a second input of the input unit is selected, wherein the function inputs select the first input and the second input; a processor configured to output a first signal along a first path and a second signal along a second path in response to the first and second function inputs, respectively, wherein the first signal corresponds to the first function and the second signal corresponds to the second function; and an output configured to transmit the first signal in the first range and the second signal in the second range, wherein the first range is smaller than the second range.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: John DiCroce
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Publication number: 20070233342Abstract: A remote programmer for remotely programming a vehicle control system is provided. The remote programmer includes a display, an input for receiving user input data, a first interface for interfacing with a computer, wherein the first interface receives data associated with programming the vehicle control system from the computer; a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the data associated with programming the vehicle control system to the vehicle control system; and a controller for controlling operations of the remote programmer, wherein the controller stores the data associated with programming the vehicle control system and controls operations of the first interface and the transmitter in accordance with the user input data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: John DiCroce, Shane Wilson, Peter Stouffer
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Patent number: 7243007Abstract: A customizable remote transceiver for communicating with a vehicle control system is provided. A customizable remote transceiver for communicating with a vehicle control system comprises: a first input for receiving a first command; a second input for receiving a second command; a processor for generating a control signal based on one of the first and second commands; a transmitter for transmitting the control signal to the vehicle control system; a receiver for receiving a response to the control signal from the vehicle control system; and a display comprising a display area for displaying a representation of one of the first and second commands and of the response transmitted from the vehicle control system, wherein the display area is customizable according to a user preference.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Shane Wilson, Joseph Santavicca, John DiCroce
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Publication number: 20060197380Abstract: A multi-mode vehicle security system is provided. The system comprises: a control module wirelessly selectable to operate in one of a plurality of modes; and a function module for receiving a command from the control module and instructing a vehicle device to perform a function associated with the command.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventor: John DiCroce
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Patent number: 7102515Abstract: A system for securing a key in a vehicle is provided. The system comprises: a cable for connecting to a vehicular component, wherein the cable comprises a first end and a second end; a lock for locking the first end of the cable and the second end of the cable; a key holder for holding a key, wherein the key holder comprises a connector for connecting to the cable; and an alarm system connector for connecting the cable to a vehicular alarm system.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Thomas Kreft, Joseph Santavicca, John DiCroce
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Publication number: 20060149431Abstract: A customizable remote transceiver for communicating with a vehicle control system is provided. A customizable remote transceiver for communicating with a vehicle control system comprises: a first input for receiving a first command; a second input for receiving a second command; a processor for generating a control signal based on one of the first and second commands; a transmitter for transmitting the control signal to the vehicle control system; a receiver for receiving a response to the control signal from the vehicle control system; and a display comprising a display area for displaying a representation of one of the first and second commands and of the response transmitted from the vehicle control system, wherein the display area is customizable according to a user preference.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Shane Wilson, Joseph Santavicca, John DiCroce
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Patent number: 7030739Abstract: A method for programming a vehicle security system comprises initiating a timed delay feature, determining a timed delay of the timed delay feature, and incorporating the timed delay into a security system event delay.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventor: John DiCroce
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Publication number: 20060038681Abstract: A system for securing a key in a vehicle is provided. The system comprises: a cable for connecting to a vehicular component, wherein the cable comprises a first end and a second end; a lock for locking the first end of the cable and the second end of the cable; a key holder for holding a key, wherein the key holder comprises a connector for connecting to the cable; and an alarm system connector for connecting the cable to a vehicular alarm system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2004Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Thomas Kreft, Joseph Santavicca, John DiCroce
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Publication number: 20050261816Abstract: A remote programmer for remotely programming a vehicle control system is provided. The remote programmer includes a display, an input for receiving user input data, a first interface for interfacing with a computer, wherein the first interface receives data associated with programming the vehicle control system from the computer; a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the data associated with programming the vehicle control system to the vehicle control system; and a controller for controlling operations of the remote programmer, wherein the controller stores the data associated with programming the vehicle control system and controls operations of the first interface and the transmitter in accordance with the user input data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: John DiCroce, Shane Wilson, Peter Stouffer
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Publication number: 20040145458Abstract: A method for programming a vehicle security system comprises initiating a timed delay feature, determining a timed delay of the timed delay feature, and incorporating the timed delay into a security system event delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: Audiovox CorporationInventor: John DiCroce
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Patent number: 5850173Abstract: A vehicle alarm system with a sensor for detecting a change in the alarm system from an armed not triggered state to an armed triggered state, an override switch operable only when the alarm system is in the armed triggered state, to stop the alarm from sounding in the armed triggered state, an ignition switch, an ignition sensor, and a controller for switching the alarm system from the armed triggered state to the disarmed state when the ignition sensor supplies a signal indicating ignition on while a timing circuit is activated and maintaining the alarm system in an armed triggered state when no ingition signal is supplied while the timing circuit is activated.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1996Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Audiovox Corp.Inventors: John DiCroce, Scott Christie