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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 1998
Filed:
May. 08, 1996
Kazuyori Katayama, Tokyo, JP;
Yasuo Naito, Tokyo, JP;
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An antitheft apparatus for an automobile includes an engine starting key storing an identification code allocated inherently, a code reading circuit for reading out the identification code from the engine starting key inserted in a key cylinder installed on the automobile, a code collating circuit for collating the identification code supplied from the code reading circuit with a verification code stored previously, and an engine start decision circuit for enabling engine starting operation when the identification code coincides with the verification code, while upon occurrence of a discrepancy between the identification code and the verification code, for enabling the engine starting operation only when a door or accelerator pedal of the automobile is actuated in a predetermined manner. The automobile can be operated even when the key is lost or damaged and the identification code is unavailable.