Remote control system with time limited operability

a technology of remote control and operability, which is applied in the direction of instruments, vehicle components, anti-theft devices, etc., can solve the problems of inability to demonstrate the system's features and ease of operation, and the inability of salesmen to secure the vehicle on the dealer's lo

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-06
MAGNADYNE CORP
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Benefits of technology

The solution reduces the number of transmitters needed, enhances security by limiting the signal range and operation time, and allows dealerships to securely demonstrate vehicle security systems, thereby improving sales potential and security without compromising vehicle protection.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, it is necessary for a salesman to have a transmitter for each vehicle to produce an appropriate remote control signal for each car.
By doing so, the security of vehicles on the dealer's lot may be compromised during the time that the dealership is open.
If the security system is not armed when customers see a demonstration of a vehicle, they may not realize that the vehicle is equipped with a security system and the salesman may not demonstrate the system's features and ease of operation.

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[0034]FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a remote system 10 for automotive dealership 12. In operation, system 10 becomes active when transmitter 14 communicates radio frequency signal (“RF signal”) 16 to vehicle receiver 18, which then initiates control of at least one remotely controlled vehicle component 20 based on RF signal 16.

[0035] Dealership 12 includes a number of vehicles 22 spaced apart from one another in a typical parking lot spacing of four to six feet. Vehicle 22 is provided with the receiver 18 and at least one remotely controlled component 20. Remotely controlled component 20 may be a security system, door lock, lighting system, air conditioning system, vehicle seats, heating system, engine starter, or the like. At least one of the components 20 is responsive to RF signal 16.

[0036]FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a programmable transmitter 14 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Transmitter 14 includes RF oscillator 24 for transmitting RF ...

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Abstract

A system and method for controlling remotely controlled components of a plurality of vehicles in response to a short range common signal emitted by a transmitter that can operate the components only during specified time periods. A transmitter can be programmed to provide a relatively long range customer signal that can operate the components at any time. The system and method are operative on a mutually exclusive basis wherein the remotely controlled components only respond to the common signal or the customer signal.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 068,019, filed Feb. 28, 2005; which is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 916,569, filed Jul. 27, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,870,458; the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to remote systems for automotive dealerships, and particularly to a remote system for selectively arming / disarming vehicles. [0004] 2. Background Art [0005] Automotive dealerships generally have a large number of vehicles for sale. Salesmen at dealerships are responsible for demonstrating vehicles to potential customers. For security, the vehicles may be either locked or otherwise protected by an electronic security system. To demonstrate a vehicle to a potential customer, salesmen must be able to unlock the car and, if necessary, disarm the security system....

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60R25/00G07C9/00
CPCB60R25/24G07C9/00182G07C9/00817G07C9/00857G07C2209/08G07C2009/00793G07C2009/00825G07C2009/00984G07C2009/00198
InventorCAREN, BARRY L.
OwnerMAGNADYNE CORP