Abstract: An automated engine starter system is described for a vehicle with an engine and a starter system for starting the engine. A temperature sensor provides an electronic temperature signal indicative of an ambient or engine temperature at the vehicle. A starter controller is responsive to an engine start signal to activate the starter system for a start duration, the starter system being deactivated after expiration of the start duration. The starter controller is responsive to the temperature signal to provide longer start durations for cold temperatures.

Abstract: An interface system for interfacing between a vehicle security system and one or more USB peripheral devices.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for remote control of a driver's seat in a vehicle equipped with powder seats but without memory seats function. The system is controlled by remote RF transmitter and auto security system which are responsive to a remote control signal disarming the system. Upon receipt of such signal the system will position the driver's seat on a preselected mode to either initial easy access position or a driver position corresponding to the particular transmitter code. In the event an intrusion is detected while the security system is armed, the system automatically moves the driver's seat to an alarm position closest to the vehicle's dashboard to make it difficult or impossible for an intruder to drive the vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-channel remote control transmitter is disclosed for control of apparatus such as vehicle security systems, garage door openers, and the like. The transmitter provides the capability of selecting one of many different channels or codes to be transmitted with a minimum number of control switches. The transmitter includes at least one channel select switch and a transmit switch. The user actuates the channel select switch to select a desired channel, and then actuates the transmit switch to actually transmit the selected channel code. The transmitter includes an audible or visual indicator for confirming to the user the particular channel selected. The transmitter provides an audible "battery low" signal when the battery voltage drops below a predetermined level.

Abstract: A user-programmable sensor system for generating an alarm signal upon detection of an alarm event is disclosed. The system is particularly suited for use in vehicle security systems. The system employs a three axes accelerometer as a shock/motion detector, and the transducer outputs are summed and the composite signal filtered to provide several channels, each covering a specific frequency or frequency band. The outputs of the channels are digitized and processed by a microprocessor. An event is characterized by seveal signal parameters with an alarm event triggered by the simultaneous occurrence of several predetermined conditions, and not just one condition. The limit values for the signal parameters which are required to qualify a shock/motion event as an alarm event may be readily programmed by the user at any time or place.