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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 1996
Filed:
Jun. 23, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael D Phelan, Irving, TX (US);
Keith N St John, League City, TX (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
34082531 ; 307 102 ; 307 104 ; 307 106 ;
Abstract
An anti-theft system for an automobile includes a microprocessor-based control module that enables operation of solenoids for the power circuits of the car only if a proper identification code is entered by a data entry device and the automobile's ignition switch is sequenced through its positions. The anti-theft device further includes operating a serial switch placed in a critical electrical circuit for the engine, and data communications capability with electronic controls for the engine and other systems on the automobile so as to limit or to disable their function.