JP2001018750A - Vehicle theft preventing device utilizing pager - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inexpensive device with a high theft preventing effect by connecting the output signal of a pager to the engine control section of a moving vehicle via a controller, and stopping an engine when the pager receives a predetermined code. SOLUTION: This vehicle theft preventing device 1 is provided with a pager 4 having an antenna 2 and a receiver 3, a controller 5 connected to the pager 4 to process its output signal, a sound generator 6 generating the prescribed sound signal according to the control signal from the controller 5, a loudspeaker 7 converting the signal from the sound generator 6 into a sound, a display unit 8 displaying character information according to the control signal from the controller 5, and a rotary lamp 9. An engine control section 13 sends an engine stop signal to the engine 14 of the vehicle when the prescribed time elapses after the report by the sound and the report by characters are finished, and the engine 14 is stopped according to the engine stop signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle antitheft device using a pager.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, in order to prevent theft of an automobile or the like, a type of antitheft device using a door switch or a vibration sensor is commercially available. These devices detect that a person has entered a vehicle by means of a sensor or the like, trigger an alarm, and stop the theft by drawing attention to the surroundings.

[0003]

However, the above-described conventional vehicle anti-theft device has the following problems. That is, the conventional vehicle anti-theft device is effective only when there is someone around the vehicle, and a person who knows that such an anti-theft device exists around the vehicle is If there are few, the effect will be halved, and if there are no people around, it is difficult to find a stolen vehicle. Therefore, a system has been proposed in which a GPS and a wireless transceiver (for example, a mobile phone) are incorporated in a vehicle and the vehicle position is reported from the wireless device as necessary. To do so, the cost is high and it has not reached widespread use. The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems associated with the above-described conventional vehicle antitheft device, and has an object to provide an inexpensive vehicle antitheft device having a high antitheft effect.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle antitheft device according to the present invention is provided with a pager capable of selectively calling via a public line such as a car. And mounted on the body vehicle, connected to an output control signal of the pager to an engine control unit of the mobile vehicle via a control unit, and configured to stop the engine when the pager receives a predetermined code. I do.

[0005] Claims of the vehicle anti-theft device according to the present invention
(2) The invention according to (2), in which a pager that can be selectively called via a public line is mounted on a mobile vehicle such as an automobile, and the output signal of the pager is transmitted via a control unit to a horn, a hazard lamp, Alternatively, it is connected to a red rotating lamp, and when the pager receives a predetermined code, at least one of the horn, the hazard lamp or the red rotating lamp is activated and turned on.

A vehicle anti-theft device according to the present invention is claimed.
According to the invention described in 3, the pager capable of being selectively called via a public line is mounted on a mobile vehicle such as an automobile, and an output signal of the pager is incorporated into the mobile vehicle via a control unit. And when the pager receives a predetermined code, activates the voice generator, and outputs a message to the outside that the mobile vehicle is a stolen vehicle from the voice generator. To be configured.

[0007] Claims of the vehicle anti-theft device according to the present invention
According to the invention described in (4), a pager that can be selectively called via a public line is mounted on a mobile vehicle such as an automobile, and an output signal of the pager is incorporated in the mobile vehicle via a control unit. Connected, and when the pager receives a predetermined code, a message that the moving vehicle is a stolen vehicle is displayed on the display means outside the vehicle.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on the illustrated embodiments. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a vehicle anti-theft apparatus using a pager according to the present invention. The vehicle antitheft device using a pager shown in this example performs partial remote control of a vehicle via the pager, and the vehicle antitheft device 1 includes a pager 4 having an antenna 2 and a receiver 3. And the pager 4
A control unit 5 connected to the control unit 5 for processing an output signal thereof, a voice generator 6 for generating a predetermined voice signal according to the control signal from the control unit 5, and a loudspeaker for converting a signal from the voice generator 6 into voice. A display unit 8 for displaying character information in accordance with a control signal from the control unit 5, and a rotating lamp 9 which is turned on in accordance with a control signal from the control unit 5. The control unit 5 is connected to a speaker 10 which is an accessory of the vehicle via the sound generator 6, and is connected to a horn 11 and a hazard lamp 12 of the vehicle. Further, the control unit 5 is an engine control unit 1 of the vehicle.
The engine 14 of the vehicle can be controlled via 3.

The vehicle antitheft device using the pager shown in this example functions as follows. That is, assume that a vehicle equipped with the present invention has been stolen by someone. As soon as the owner of the vehicle turns out to be stolen, he calls a pager mounted on the vehicle using the nearest telephone or mobile phone, etc., and issues a predetermined control code for activating and controlling the vehicle anti-theft device 1. Enter from phone. When the pager receives a radio wave corresponding to the control code via a telephone line and a pager transmitting station, the pager outputs a reception signal corresponding to the control code to the control unit 5. The control unit 5 sends control signals A to E to the sound generator 6, the display 8, the horn 11, the hazard lamp 12, and the rotating lamp 9 in accordance with the received signal. The horn according to the control signals B, C and D respectively
At the same time as 11 is sounded, the hazard lamp 12 is turned on, and the rotating lamp 9 mounted near the rear seat glass is turned on. This first alerts the driver to the area around the fleeing stolen vehicle. Here, any one of the horn 11, the hazard lamp 9, and the rotating lamp 9 may be operated, but it is needless to say that the anti-theft effect is higher when all of them are operated.

Further, according to the control signal A, the sound generator 6 informs the vehicle that the vehicle is a stolen vehicle, for example, "This vehicle has been stolen! Please report to the nearby police. , Cooperate in the arrest of the culprit! ”, Etc., to the surrounding loudspeaker 7 and the loudspeaker 7 amplifies the voice signal, and the loud sound of an election publicity car is lost outside the car. To report. Also, according to the control signal A, the voice generator 7 sends a message to the stolen person of the vehicle, for example, "This vehicle has just activated the anti-theft device. Since the engine will be stopped soon, it will be stopped immediately in a safe place. Let's stop wasting effort and let the police go to ourselves. "And send a voice signal to the speaker 10 installed in the vehicle, and the speaker 10 outputs the message for the stolen person as voice.

In accordance with the control signal B, the display 8 outputs to the outside of the vehicle as text information that the vehicle is a stolen vehicle. LED as shown in Fig. 2, for example
Place the board 21 near the glass behind the back seat of the vehicle, and display an indication such as "This vehicle is a stolen vehicle. Witnesses should call the police." In addition, a double display board 31 as shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the side of the rear license plate of the vehicle, and the upper side of the double display board 31 is automatically shifted according to the control signal B, As shown in FIG. 4, a message indicating that the vehicle is a stolen vehicle may be displayed on a display plate 41 that appears on the lower side. Here, the LED board 21
Needless to say, it is more effective to use both the display panel 31 and the display panel 31, but a sufficient effect can be obtained with either one of them.

After a predetermined time elapses after the completion of the above-mentioned voice message and text message, the engine control unit 13 sends an engine stop signal to the engine 14 of the vehicle in accordance with the control signal F. The engine 14 stops the engine according to the engine stop signal.

In the embodiment of the present invention described above,
Although the configuration is as shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be configured as shown in FIG. 5, for example.
In this case, in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in addition to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the output of the vehicle speed sensor 65 of the vehicle is controlled by the control unit.
It has a configuration that can be loaded into 55. Thereby, when stopping the engine described above, the signal output of the vehicle speed sensor 65 is taken into the control unit 55, and it is possible to avoid suddenly stopping the engine while the vehicle is running, and when the vehicle is stopped such as waiting for a signal. Only the engine is stopped. As a result, a more effective vehicle antitheft device can be provided that can ensure safety not only for the vehicle but also for the surroundings.

There is also a danger that the pager used in the present invention may be erroneously called by another person and cause a malfunction. In such a case, a unique password is set when the pager is called and the malfunction is prevented. It is also possible to prevent it. Further, if a plurality of passwords are set, it is possible to apply only a part of the functions of the present invention to another purpose. For example, a plurality of pager passwords are set, and when a certain password is used, only the horn of the anti-theft device sounds. In this way, when the vehicle is parked in a large-scale parking lot or the like and the position of the vehicle cannot be determined, the vehicle position can be grasped by intermittently sounding only the horn, for example. .

If the receiver of the pager used in the present invention is directly connected to the antenna mounted on the vehicle, the anti-theft device including the pager can be collectively stored in the engine room. Restrictions will be almost eliminated.

[0016]

As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention configured as shown in FIG. 1, the horn of the vehicle is made to sound via the pager, or the hazard of the vehicle is controlled.
Turns on the lamps and rotating lamps to call attention to the surroundings of the vehicle, or reports that the vehicle is a stolen vehicle to the outside with a loudspeaker or display, or remotely controls the engine of the vehicle to stop. Because it is made possible, it has a tremendous effect in preventing vehicle theft. Furthermore, if such a function is widely known to the general public, if a sticker or the like indicating that the vehicle is equipped with such an anti-theft function is attached, the feeling of stealing the vehicle can be suppressed and the effect of preventing theft can be prevented. Can be expected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of a vehicle anti-theft device using a pager according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an external view of a display using a display plate 1

FIG. 3 is an external view of a display device using a display plate.

FIG. 4 is an external view of a display using an LED board.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of a vehicle theft prevention device using a pager according to the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,51 ・ ・ ・ Vehicle anti-theft device 2,52 ・ ・ ・ Antenna 3,53 ・ ・ ・ Receiver 4,54 ・ ・ ・ Pager 5,55 ・ ・ ・ Control unit 6,56 ・ ・ ・ Sound generator 7 , 57 ・ ・ ・ loudspeaker 8,58 ・ ・ ・ Display 9,59 ・ ・ ・ Rotating lamp 10,60 ・ ・ ・ Speaker 21 ・ ・ ・ LED board 31,41,42 ・ ・ ・ Display board 32 ~ 35, 43-50 ・ ・ ・ Display plate mounting bracket 65 ・ ・ ・ Vehicle speed sensor

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A pager that can be selectively called via a public line is mounted on a mobile vehicle such as an automobile, and an output signal of the pager is connected to an engine control unit of the mobile vehicle via a control unit. A vehicle theft prevention device using a pager, wherein the engine is stopped when the pager receives a predetermined code. 2. A pager which can be selectively called via a public line is mounted on a mobile vehicle such as an automobile, and an output signal of the pager is incorporated in the mobile vehicle via a control unit incorporated in the mobile vehicle. Horn, hazard lamp,
Or using a pager connected to a red rotating lamp and configured to activate or turn on at least one of the horn, the hazard lamp or the red rotating lamp when the pager receives a predetermined code. Vehicle anti-theft device. 3. A pager capable of being selectively called via a public line is mounted on a mobile vehicle such as an automobile, and an output signal of the pager is provided to a voice generator incorporated in the mobile vehicle via a control unit. Connecting, when the pager receives a predetermined code, activating the sound generator and outputting a message to the outside of the vehicle that the moving vehicle is a stolen vehicle from the sound generator. Vehicle anti-theft device utilizing 4. A pager that can be selectively called via a public line is mounted on a mobile vehicle such as an automobile, and an output signal of the pager is connected to a display means incorporated in the mobile vehicle via a control unit. When the pager receives a predetermined code, a message indicating that the moving vehicle is a stolen vehicle is displayed outside the vehicle on the display means, and the vehicle is prevented from being stolen using the pager. apparatus.