System and method of immobilizing a vehicle to prevent vehicle theft
The system and method for immobilizing vehicles by disrupting ECU access and engine sensor signals address the vulnerability of existing immobilizers to theft, offering secure remote control and installation options to effectively prevent vehicle theft.
WO2025080324A1 Publication Date: 2025-04-17PELLICHERO BRUNO THIERRY ROBERT +1
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2024/038626
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-10-09
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing vehicle immobilizers can be bypassed by thieves, and manufacturers often take time to provide solutions, leaving vehicle owners vulnerable to theft.
Method used
A system and method that immobilize a vehicle by disrupting access to the Engine Control Unit (ECU), using a remotely controlled immobilizer that can be retrofitted or integrated during manufacturing, with secure wireless communication protocols and the option to disable specific engine sensors.
Benefits of technology
Effectively prevents vehicle theft by securely interrupting the vehicle's ECU access and engine sensor signals, providing remote control capabilities for vehicle owners and enabling secure installation or retrofitting.
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Abstract
A system and method are used for immobilizing a vehicle to prevent vehicle theft. The system includes an immobilizer that can be retrofitted to the selected vehicle or integrated into the vehicle during the manufacturing process. The immobilizer includes a communication module that enables the immobilizer to be remotely controlled using a wireless signal. The wireless signal can be transmitted using different secure protocols including, but not limited to, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth encrypted signals. In addition, the wireless signal can be relayed over different secure networks. Further, the immobilizer may include one or more connectors and the corresponding wiring harnesses that enable the hardwire connection of the immobilizer to the appropriate vehicle component. Additionally, different methods such as disabling one or more data lines or disabling one or more engine sensors of the corresponding vehicle may be employed for immobilizing the vehicle.
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