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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2009
Harsha Dabholkar, Libertyville, IL (US);
Robert F. D'avello, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Michael Cruz, Buffalo Grove, IL (US);
Harsha Dabholkar, Libertyville, IL (US);
Robert F. D'Avello, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Michael Cruz, Buffalo Grove, IL (US);
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A determination is made as to whether an expected signal has not been received from a stolen vehicle tracking (SVT) module in a vehicle. When the expected signal has not been received, at least one operating parameter of the vehicle is determined and based upon the at least one operating parameter, a reason for the absence of the expected signal is determined. Based upon the determined reason for the absence of the expected signal, it is then determined whether or not to issue an alarm.