Patents by Inventor Simon J. Shirazi

Simon J. Shirazi 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).

  • Obtaining identifying information when intrusion is detected
    Patent number: 10647300
    Abstract: A vehicle monitoring system is provided for obtaining identification information from a personal electronics device of a potential trespasser responsive to a potential theft, vandalism, or intrusion into a vehicle. The system includes a sensor system including at least one sensor configured to sense a change in an external environment or a status of the vehicle. A receiver device is provided, configured to receive wireless communications. A processor is provided, operatively connected to the sensor system and the receiver device. The processor is programmed to initiate executable operations such as: receiving a signal or information from the at least one sensor of the sensor system; and determining that the signal or information represents or contains information indicative of a theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion into the vehicle. The executable instructions also include obtaining, using the receiving device, identification information from a personal electronic device in proximity of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engingeering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon J. Shirazi, Clinton J. Williams
  • OBTAINING IDENTIFYING INFORMATION WHEN INTRUSION IS DETECTED
    Publication number: 20200001827
    Abstract: A vehicle monitoring system is provided for obtaining identification information from a personal electronics device of a potential trespasser responsive to a potential theft, vandalism, or intrusion into a vehicle. The system includes a sensor system including at least one sensor configured to sense a change in an external environment or a status of the vehicle. A receiver device is provided, configured to receive wireless communications. A processor is provided, operatively connected to the sensor system and the receiver device. The processor is programmed to initiate executable operations such as: receiving a signal or information from the at least one sensor of the sensor system; and determining that the signal or information represents or contains information indicative of a theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion into the vehicle. The executable instructions also include obtaining, using the receiving device, identification information from a personal electronic device in proximity of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Simon J. Shirazi, Clinton J. Williams