KR100303741B1 - Improved Automotive Automation and Security System - Google Patents

Abstract

An electrically operated security system that monitors and controls access to a protected area, and has multiple levels of alarm signals corresponding to a certain level of security threat to the area: a siren 233 that carries visual and audio variable alarm signals. And 235, the signal comprises a low level, medium level, and full level alarm consisting of a voice alert 627, a series of auditory rings 633, or light emission 753. Controller 35 using electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory 37 which permanently stores system operating parameters and operating parameters that control the operation of the security system: The security system includes all input sensors 69, 79, 89, 121, 131, 141, 151, 171, 191, 193, 197 and 203 remotely and disable specific sensors remotely, resulting in a combination of varying auditory and / or auditory-visual Remote transmitter 25 for controlling the alert response.

Description

Improved automotive automation and security system

Electronic security systems have been used to monitor or control access to security or restricted areas. Typically, such security systems use various sensors or trigger devices to monitor restricted areas. Typically, the central controller monitors these devices and takes the appropriate action required when receiving input from one or more sensors. Examples of such security systems include vehicles and home or business security systems. In modern technology, many of these security systems are controlled by radio frequency pulse width modulated remote control transmitters. The pulse modulated radio frequency remote control transmitter signal is digitally encoded (encoded) to match the coding of the decoder of the central controller, limiting access to the security system to the assigned driver.

Now, the security system is not just a security system, but also a personal convenience system. Vehicle security systems provide drivers with a number of new advanced features not thought of years ago. To name a few new features, the latest radio frequency remote control vehicle security system offers remote door opening, remote trunk opening, remote window opening and remote vehicle starting.

Today, most remote control security systems use home and visual arm / disarm notification signals to verify the arm and disarm of the security system. In most cases, this can be considered annoying. Because when someone arrives late at night, it can bother people in apartment complexes, parking lots or houses. Today, most vehicle security systems have a way to permanently disable chirp (audible notification signals), but this method does not provide the user with the flexibility to choose when to generate an audible notification signal. Some security systems achieve this by radio frequency remote control transmitters, but such systems lose something in the process. Any such system delays ringing (remote RF signal confirmation) until a second input is received or not received in the control channel (cancer / disarm notification is only delayed). Other systems use a second remote channel to disable ringing, but the ability to use that channel for other purposes is lost.

At present, it is known that no security system uses an optical sensor to control the light emitting system of a vehicle. Automotive light sensor products are commercially available, but none are embedded in security systems. Some products use a light sensor to turn on the light, others use the light when the wiper is turned on, and some use the light sensor in the vehicle's system.

Most security systems with input diagnostics and bypass capabilities enable 10 full alarm actions triggered by a single input before disabling such input. When the alarm cycle is reset by the remote control transmitter of the security system, the input is enabled again, and when the input is stable or the environment changes, there is no timer to enable the input again. With the high sensitivity of today's sensors and sensors desired by the user, it is common for sensors to develop several periods of instability, especially with changes in environmental conditions. Today, most security systems do not send a sensor back into the system once the sensor becomes inoperable until the security system is disarmed and rearmed.

In today's security systems, the "hidden" switch can be operated by the owner to turn off the security system and allow the remote control transmitter to be used only to open and close the door. This is called a "valet" mode and is used for vehicle service and the like. Valid mode disables the operator's control of the security system's setup conditions and disables all alarms and outputs.

One of the convenience features of today's remote security systems is the ability to add a remote car starter. This allows drivers in very cold climates to remotely start their vehicle to prevent freezing of the engine block and to warm up the vehicle by remote starting the vehicle in the morning. During hot times, the driver can cool these vehicles ahead of time. Typically, when the vehicle is started by remote control, the security system must be disabled in some way. Otherwise, the alarm may be triggered by vibrations, voltage surges and vehicle movements.

Programming the operational functions of today's security systems is accomplished through switch, jumper, and input / output selection. This means that the user or installer must access the control module if necessary to change any of the operating functions of the security system. This is cumbersome in most cases because the control module is buried under the instrument, under the seat or behind the kick panel. This user interface limitation of the system is a major problem of today's security systems.

Testing one of the complex installations of today's complex security systems can be time consuming and tedious. The installer should check all inputs to ensure that the input elements are properly connected. The installer should also check all outputs to detect that all output elements are operating properly. The installer should also check that the security system has the appropriate range for the RF remote control transmitter. Some existing systems have a built-in test mode called "real-time zone monitoring diagnostic mode" and "RF performance mode". In this case, however, the installer will need assistance inside the vehicle to monitor the LEDs or speakers. Other security systems must be constantly armed and disarmed during these tests. This is a tedious task, but can damage the security system or the vehicle. This is because whenever the security system is armed or disarmed, the door is opened and closed, the lamp lights and the siren rings.

As detailed in the previous patent, one way for an intruder to access a security zone is to remove and restore power to the security system, which in many older security systems does not operate the security system. Unless certain conditions are preset before power is restored, most today's security systems will return to full alarm mode when power is restored.

Audible or synthesized speech signals in today's security systems sound very loud in a low noise environment and can be a nuisance in many situations. These auditory signals are always the same intensity, whether at night or day, in busy parking lots, in hospital areas, or the like. Some security systems have the ability to completely silence these auditory signals, but none have the ability to reduce the volume of these auditory signals within the control module.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of security systems that monitor restricted areas, such as the interior and surroundings of a vehicle. In particular, the present invention relates to a vehicle security system that provides more features, more extensive driver system interfaces, and more user-friendly operation than prior art systems.

1 is a simplified block diagram of a vehicle automation / security system with the present invention,

FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of the control module of the security system of FIG. 1 shown in two cities for clarity, FIG.

2b and 2c are schematic views of two different embodiments of the soft ring output feature,

3 is a schematic diagram of a radio frequency receiver portion of the control module shown in FIG.

4 is a schematic diagram of the radio frequency remote control transmitter shown in FIG.

5a and 5b are flow charts of means for canceling ringing / soft ringing using a remote control transmitter without loss of other functionality of the security system;

6A, 6B, and 6C are flow charts of features that allow multiple level sensor inputs to control multiple levels of output device notification;

7A-7H are flow charts of means by which a system controller controls a light emitting system of a vehicle using an optical sensor input to a security system;

8A and 8B illustrate the security system of the security system for bypassing the input sensor and returning the input sensor to the system after the instability period is extended and after a certain stable period, or while the security system is disarmed. A flow chart of means for monitoring an input sensor,

9 is a flow chart of means for entering or exiting a "valid" mode using a remote control transmitter of a security system,

10A-10C are flow charts of means for remotely starting a vehicle while maintaining maximum security and stability,

11 is a flow chart of means for programming a selectable operating function using a remote control transmitter,

12A, 12B and 12C are flow charts for installing a security system and testing the radio frequency remote control transmitter range of the system;

13 and 14 are flow charts of means for recovering a security system situation after power is disconnected;

15 and 16 are flow charts of means for pulsed siren output during ringing and for generating a soft ringing or reducing siren output voltage / current during ringing.

The present invention is an automotive automation / vehicle security system that overcomes all of the above problems. This provides more features, a wider range of driver system interfaces, and more operator-friendly operation than prior art security systems.

A disturbing ringing problem is overcome in published security systems by means of quieting the security system arm / disarm notification ringing from the remote control transmitter of the system. When the programmed channel 2 remote control signal is confirmed, the controller initiates a silent period of 5 seconds, during which no audio notification signal output is generated, even if cancer / disarm of the security system occurs. Thus, the security system arm / disarm notification is directed entirely by the visual device of the system (the progress light is emitted and the situation of the LED output is changed).

The problem of an obstructive complete alert response is overcome by a security system that provides multiple levels of sensor input, which in turn causes the controller to generate multiple levels of alert output. If there is a lowest level of threat, the first level of sensor input will not cause the security system controller to generate a complete audiovisual output. The maximum response to any activation of this input is a few seconds of ringing or synthesized voice message. The input of the second level will always respond to the first activation of the second level input within a short period having the same output as the lowest level threat input, such as within 10 seconds, but with a first (second level Subsequent inputs within the 10 second window initiated by the) input will cause the controller to generate a complete alert response. This feature of the present invention takes full advantage of the capabilities of today's many dual level sensors. The third level input (door input) is a secondary input in that the first few seconds of the alarm are ringing or synthetic voice messages, followed by a full siren alarm mode always followed by the security system unless it is disarmed by the user. Follow. The fourth level of input is a normal alert immediate input, which, when activated, initiates an immediate full alert mode.

The security system of the present invention introduces new features that increase the convenience of automotive automation / security systems. It uses light sensor inputs, allowing the security system controller to control the vehicle's light system. The Night-Lite feature uses light sensors to measure light levels to control the vehicle's light emitting system in various environments. In addition, the security system controls the light under other circumstances associated with or not associated with the light sensor.

In the daytime, the only light that is turned on is the progress light, which emits during full alert mode and when the security system is armed or disarmed. When the windshield wipers are turned on, the light sensor control is disabled and the headlights and running light for rainy days are turned on. Under night or low light conditions, depending on the mode of operation, the headlights, traveling lights and interior lights may be turned on. During operation, the headlights and running light automatically turn on when the light level drops below the light-sensor lights-on-threshold, and when the light level is above the light-off-threshold. Off. When the security system is dark, the headlights and traveling light are turned on for 20 seconds. When disarmed, the headlights and running lights are turned on for 20 seconds and the interior lights are turned on for 60 seconds or until the igniter is turned on. During the full alert mode the headlights are turned on, the running light and the interior lights are illuminated. When the igniter turns off, the light turns off for 5 seconds, and when the igniter turns on, the headlights and running light turn on for 20 seconds. If any light is on when the igniter is on, it will go out. After 5 seconds, the headlights and traveling light will turn on for driving. The problem with prior art solutions for removing sensors from potentially inoperable sensors and security loops was later addressed by the present invention by adding circuitry to reanalyze unstable sensors. Next, when the sensor is stable, the sensor is returned to the system. If prolonged sensor instability is detected, the sensor is bypassed with a 1 hour settling period. If the sensor input activates the full alert mode three times in one hour, the input is bypassed on the next activation without entering the full alert mode. Once the input has stabilized for a period of one hour, it is ready to operate again. If the bypass input is activated within that one hour window, the one hour timer is reset to one hour and restarted. The only way the Bypass Flag can be reset is by turning on the igniter while the timer expires or while the security system is disarmed. Even if the security system is reset to full alert mode through the system's remote control transmitter, the bypass counter is incremented and when the counter reaches 4, this input bypass flag is set while bypassing the input.

A feature of the present invention that solves another problem includes means for placing the security system in a "valid" mode or removing the security system from the "valid" mode using one of the remote control transmitter and the vehicle door. This is accomplished by opening the door of a secured vehicle and transmitting a remote control signal from channel 1, from channel 2 in the next 2 seconds, and again from channel 1 in 2 seconds. This toggles valid mode off when valid is on. Or, it is on when the validity is off.

The problem of loss of security and safety during remote start of a secured vehicle is solved by the present invention. The present invention allows the user to remotely start the vehicle while still providing complete security for doors, trunks, hoods and windows. Such remote start function can be provided while the actual security and safety of the vehicle is maintained. If the security system is armed when the remote control transmitter car start signal is initialized, the security system bypasses some of the sensors before generating the car start output signal. If the security system is disarmed when the remote control transmitter car start signal is initialized, the security system can lock the vehicle door before generating the car start output signal to provide more security and safety to the user. This feature requires a remote car start control module to effect remote car start and can be user-programmed to maintain security and safety when the car start output is generated.

A further feature of the present invention which solves the problem is the means of using remote control transmitters and valid switches located in the cabin for programming the system. Once in function programming mode, the user can toggle the function by pressing the valid switch to select the function to be programmed and then using the remote control transmitter. The security system causes an echo to indicate the mode of system operation function. One ring for a factory fault and two rings for an alternate mode. By pressing the valid switch mounted on the instrument cluster and transmitting to the remote control transmitter, all system programmable operating functions can be selected and programmed. This overcomes the need to access the control module to change the system operating function programming, which in most cases causes the user to return the vehicle to the seller / installer because of that need of today's security systems.

The installer benefits from the following features of the present invention. This is because the installer does not need any support to perform the installation test. In addition, the user is advantageous in that the installation test can be performed quickly while effectively reducing the installation cost. Means are provided by means of which the security system is tested using an advanced installation test mode. The security system test mode is entered by generating a specific input in a predetermined order. For example, a user or installer can implement a simple program, for example, by disarming the security system, pressing and holding the valid switch mounted on the instrument panel, turning on the igniter, turning off the igniter, releasing the valid switch, It's like pressing the valid switch, releasing it one more time, and entering "test" mode. The published security system will respond with one long ring to indicate that it has entered test mode. In test mode, the user can test any operational input. The security system responds with one ring when the input is activated and another with response when the input is deactivated. At the same time, the light emitting diode of the security system can indicate the last two inputs that are active. By using channel 1 of the remote control transmitter, the user can select one input to test. This makes all other inputs inoperable. The user can step through all inputs in this mode by pressing the remote control transmitter the same number of times as the input zone under test. One of the most important features of the security system test mode is the remote control transmitter range test.

The system radio frequency remote control transmitter range is a significant installation problem due to interference from the vehicle interior including the RF receiver or from the location of the control module. RF range testing is accomplished by sending control signals to a different channel than channel 1. While one of these auxiliary remote control transmitter inputs is active, the security system will respond by generating one ring per second. In this way, the user can test the range of the system by walking out of and around the vehicle while pressing one of the remote control transmitter buttons.

Another feature of the present invention that solves the problem is that the operating mode of the security system is restored after a power outage. In the event of a power failure, all relevant data is stored in permanent memory, and upon power up, this data is re-stored in the system's random access memory and registers before the system's programs are restarted. By this feature, the security system can be restored to the same state as the state at the time of power failure. If the security system was in the dark mode at power failure, the system will return to the dark mode when power is restored.

A feature of the present invention that reduces the obstruction is to lower the output volume of the ringing by varying the operating cycle of the siren power supply during ringing. The present invention also includes two means by which the security system can reduce the output voltage / power at the siren output to produce a low volume ringing. The output ringing volume may be fixed in the security system at a particular power supply operating period, controlled by the security system program switch, or may be remotely controlled / selected by the system remote control transmitter. In this way, the present invention is very useful in and outside hospitals and other areas where cancer / disc messages need to be quietly issued. The user can use the portable remote control transmitter to turn off the transmitter, as well as change the decibel level of the hearing / disarm notification output of the hearing.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle security system that provides a better system interface to a user so that the user can select various unique features that were not easily accessible in the existing security system. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle security system for enabling a user to turn off hearing / disarm notification by using a portable remote control transmitter; A security system having various levels of sensor inputs for allowing the controller to generate various levels of alarm outputs, a security system having optical sensor inputs and other inputs for controlling the vehicle light emitting system; A security system that determines if the stability of the sensor has returned and provides a means to re-analyze the unstable sensor to return the sensor to the security system if returned; A security system that allows a user to enter and exit valid mode using one of a remote control transmitter and a vehicle door; A security system providing a remote wakeup output while maintaining maximum security and stability; A security system capable of allowing a user to program system operating functions using a remote control transmitter and valid switch; A security system that allows the installer or user to test the RF remote control transmitter range of the system with minimal input and operational input of the system; A security system that restores security to a state prior to power failure when power is restored; And means for generating a variable volume of cancer / disarm notification ringing.

These and other objects of the present invention can be seen from the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The protection scope pursued by the inventor can be grasped from the claims.

Figure 1 shows a simplified block diagram of the components of the primary function of the automotive automation / security system of the present invention. The invention may be used in other fields, and even if described for use in a vehicle, it should not be construed as limiting the invention in any way. In general, security systems include interaction between a user and a system controller to obtain various functions and features of the present invention. The present invention includes a radio frequency (RF) remote control transmitter 25 and a control module 29. The control module 29 receives the digitally encoded signal transmitted from the remote control transmitter 25 via the receiving antenna 31 via the antenna 27 of the remote control transmitter, the controller 35 and the electrical 35. Read-only memory EEPROM 37, which is programmable and eraseable. The incoming digital signal code is provided to a system integrated circuit decoder for decoding that provides a suitable channel output corresponding to the channel transmitted directly or by other means to the controller 35 for decoding.

The user may generally use a number of system hardware shown along the left side of the controller 35 to generate inputs that carry commands to the controller. Such hardware may include program switches, jumpers or jumper pins, valid switches, igniter switches, and door switches. Most commands are sent to the controller during normal use of the vehicle, such as turning the igniter on or off and opening or closing the vehicle door. The remote control transmitter 25 carried by the driver or user may issue operational, operational function programming, and operational testing commands to the controller 35. These instructions contain a series of 29 binary bits of data assembled in a fixed order to produce a specific user code for a given instruction. This code is preset by being programmed by one of the manufacturer, installer or user.

The vehicle battery supplies power to the control module 29. The vehicle provides a nominal 12.6 V direct current (DC) power to all powered inputs entering the control module. The power supply 39 filters the power to supply 5 or 12 volts as required for the components of the control module. And adjust. The RF receiver 33 power source is separated and filtered by an additional resistor and capacitor (RC) filter 41. The remote control transmitter 25 is powered by a 9 V or 12 V small alkaline battery.

The most preferred form of remote control transmitter 25 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 provides a pulse width modulated radio frequency signal, in which an RF carrier of any preset frequency has an internal encoder integrated circuit 529. Modulated by the pulse coming out (turned on and off by the variable pulse width). The remote control transmitter 25 is composed of a channel selector 500, a transmission indicator LED 517, a battery 519, an encoder 520, and an RF transmitter 534. As is well known in the art, the remote control transmitter 25 is typically operated by pressing one or more of the switches 501, 503, 505 or 507 located in the casing of the remote control transmitter 25 to integrate the encoder. Generate a separate RF signal encoded with information coming from circuit 529.

The encoder 529 generates a 29 bit binary digital code, and the pulse width of each pulse determines whether the sign bit is zero or one. The specific sign of the specific remote control transmitter 25 is determined by a one or two ternary input controlled by blocking the trace 523 and the remote control transmitter switch 501-7. The optional resistor 525 and switch 527 allow the user to double the output channel capability of the remote control transmitter 25. LED 517 indicates when the remote control transmitter 25 is operated. The battery 519 supplies power to the encoder 520 and the RF transmitter 534 through the LED 517 and the channel selector 500. Resistor 521 protects the battery from short unless both positive and negative traces are blocked at one of the encoder ternary input encoding pins. Clock adjust resistor 531 coupled to encoder 529 controls the width of all output pulses.

An output drive resistor 533 coupled to the encoder 529 delivers the drive current to the base of the transistor 543 after RF oscillation of the remote control transmitter. The RF transmitter 534 includes a Colpitts oscillator including capacitors 535, 541, 537, 547, transistors 543, emitter resistors 545, and inductors 549, 551. While inductor 551 operates as a printed circuit board antenna loop, inductor 549 operates as a power supply decoupler. The antenna loop is the source of the RF signal generated by the remote control transmitter 25. Capacitor 553 is provided as a power supply RF decoupling capacitor.

As shown in FIG. 3, the super regenerative receiver 33 includes a local RF oscillator 419 including a tuning capacitor 427 and an inductor 435 driven by the transistor 437. The encoded RF signal is received via an antenna 31 whose wiring length can be approximately one-half wavelength. Next, it is AC connected to the emitter of the common base amplifier 399 by a capacitor 415. The common base amplifier acts as an impedance matching circuit for the antenna input and acts as an RF decoupling isolator for the local super regenerative oscillator to minimize RF feedback into the antenna. Capacitor 413 couples an amplified RF signal from input amplifier 399 to oscillator 419. Oscillator 419 actually includes two connected oscillators. A low frequency oscillator (capacitor 431 and inductor 439) that sweeps a high frequency oscillator (capacitor 427 and inductor 435) at a wide range of frequencies through coupling capacitor 429. Low frequency oscillators are called quenching oscillators, and the quench signal is sometimes injected from an external oscillator. The on frequency RF signal injected into the high frequency oscillator through the input capacitor 413 causes the oscillator to vibrate too quickly and change the operating period of the low frequency nominal oscillator. This operating cycle change is detected at emitter resistor 441 and is DC coupled to resistor RF filter capacitor 451 located at amplifier 444 via resistor 445, which filter capacitor is capable of driving the high frequencies of the two local oscillators. Filter and make the digital pulse train identical to that generated by the encoder 520 in the remote control transmitter 25 except for amplification.

In addition, resistor 453 and capacitor 465 filter the pulse train to provide an automatic gain control (AGC) reference value to operational amplifier 463. Input resistor 449 and feedback resistor 461 set the gain of amplifier 463. The output of amplifier 463 then passes through capacitor 469 when a signal at the input that exceeds a predetermined reference level causes rail-to-rail switching at output 67. An AC connection is made to the amplifier 458 set up as a Schmitt trigger. Now, the receiver output signal of the output 67 is ready to be decoded to confirm that this signal is a valid control signal.

The output from the receiver 33 is then supplied to the RF input 67 of the controller 35 which decodes to determine if the input is a valid control input, as shown in FIG. 2A. To establish validity, the controller 35 must compare the input with a pre-programmed remote control transmitter 25 code stored in the EEPROM 37. In this case, the controller 35 includes a National Semiconductor COP880 microcontroller with read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM).

When the controller 35 receives a valid control signal, it responds to the signal by generating an output according to the received control signal, the mode of operation of the controller 35 and the state of the other input when the signal is received.

As shown in Fig. 2A, the security system inputs are labeled 69, 79, 89, 121, 131, 141, 151, 171, 191, 193, 197, 203, each input being its own input buffer circuit. Buffered by For example, at input 69 (sensor “lock” in FIG. 1), the buffer circuit may include isolation resistor 71, filter, capacitor 73, isolation diode 75, and pull-up resistor 77. It includes. All other inputs have similar filters depending on their application as is known in the art. Examples of these sensor elements include shock sensors; Electromagnetic interference sensors (radar); Door, hood, trunk or igniter switch; Audio discriminator (glass break) sensors, and light sensors.

When the security system is armed and when needed, all inputs are continuously monitored for inputs or changes in inputs. Some inputs are assigned to various zones for convenience in monitoring specific areas of the vehicle such as sensors, doors, hoods or trunks. These inputs are buffered for voltage transitions and surges according to the input specifications. For example, the positively triggered inputs are the positive door circuit 171, igniter input 151 and light sensor inputs 197/203 of FIG. 2A. Sensor inputs 69, 79 and 89, valid 121, instant (hood / trunk) 131 and negative door 141 are triggered by negative input. The valid input is made by pressing the valid switch 122 mounted on the instrument cluster. Wiper input 193 may be positive or negative programmable using jumper pins that short the connector at input select connector 349. By the fact that all these inputs enter the controller 35 separately and directly, the controller can make the unstable inputs inoperable separately, as well as monitor each input and state separately, and any one input Residual inputs provide maximum security when it becomes unstable and inoperable. This feature greatly improves the ability of advanced self-diagnosis, which contributes to maintaining maximum security when the input is unstable.

Security systems also include a number of audio, visual, and electronic output devices. These are represented by 107, 233, 235, 239, 281, 291, 305, 313, 321, 329, 337 and 345 in FIG. 2A. Examples of such output devices include siren (electronic or mechanical), door actuators (opening and closing motors: 269), operable devices (313 while the system is armed), trunk release solenoids 281, LEDs mounted on the instrument cluster (107: Red / green), starter disconnect 305, horn 345, remote pager, autodialer, window opening motor or remote car start module and other vehicle security system sensors. One auxiliary output channel can be used to control another device that is electrically controlled as required by the user.

As shown in Fig. 2A, all outputs are generated by the controller 35, but according to the outputs, they are well buffered by other output devices. The power output from the controller 35 is buffered by the power inverter 225. It is used to minimize the standby power drain of the output power amplifier 263. The power amplifier 263 is a synthesized speech audio signal from the speech synthesizer 239 or a synthesized siren sound audio signal from the six-tone siren synthesizer 257 and an output speaker connected between the outputs 233 and 235. It is a push-pull amplifier with current limiting and thermal shutdown. The open / close control signals are converted by the power inverters 267 and 265, respectively, and transmitted to the three pin door lock control connector 269 through a printed circuit board conductor, which is not numbered in any figure. Five-pin relay drive connector 281 receives control signals from inverters 273, 277, and 279 that drive control relays in the external channels for auxiliary channel 2, traveling lights, interior lights, and headlights. . Four auxiliary output channels and three other outputs are driven by output power transistors and provided with a relay protection diode. Channel 3 at output 291, starter disconnect at output 305, ground when armed at output 313, channel 4 at output 321, channel 5 at output 329, and horn at output 345. The visual output of LED 107, either red or green, or red and green, always visually indicates the status of the security system.

At 191 a connector is used to enable or disable the radio frequency remote control transmitter 25 program mode of the controller 35. Jumpers must be removed to program the remote control transmitter of the system.

The clock speed of the microcontroller is 10 MHz and is set by the crystal oscillator 103, the capacitors 99 and 101 and the resistor 105. The controller 35 clock along with the controller 35 program sets the timing of all systems.

Controller resets include resistors 49, 51, 55, and 61; Transistors 57 and 59; Diodes 53 and 65; And the activation reset circuit composed of the capacitor 63. When the 5 V supply voltage drops below 4 V, the reference value at the base of transistor 57 falls below the required transistor on voltage, which causes transistor 57 to turn off. When transistor 57 is turned off, it removes ground at the base of transistor 59, and pull-up resistor 55 pulls up the base of transistor 59, whereby transistor 59 turns on and generates a reset. do.

The 12.6 V DC power for the control module 29 enters at 295 and ground return exits at 299. Ceramic disc capacitor 297 is provided as a radio frequency filter capacitor located at the power input. Diode 285 serves as a reverse protection power diode.

Capacitors 229 and 221 are provided to operate as power supply regulator pre-filters and post-filters, respectively. The voltage regulator 223 is braked and is preferably a 5 V micropower, 100 mA regulator. Ceramic disk capacitors 217 and ferrite beads 215 and 219 are provided in the power traces of the controller 35 to help minimize the range of the on-board RF receiver 33 to reduce radio frequency emissions.

Another embodiment of the soft ringing feature is shown in Figure 2B, during the ringing, the siren output 359 is pulsed at a low operating cycle rate, and the resistor 361 is powered by the capacitor 363 with the current of the pulse. To limit. Base drive resistor 365 is provided to limit the current from the limited power supply stored in capacitor 363 in that only transistor 369 pulls the input to base drive resistor 367, such as 110 V instead of ground. . Only the base drive resistor 367 input, pulled to +10 V, supplies a very limited current to the siren output transistor 371, and then a very limited current to the siren output 373. This limited output current can only generate, for example, a 2 V voltage through the siren, which causes the output volume of the siren ring to be significantly reduced. During the normal siren output, at 359 the output continues to operate, supplying the hard drive to the line drive transistor 368, which then supplies the hard drive to the siren output drive transistor 371, and then Supplies enough current to generate a complete 12 V through the siren, which results in a full siren volume.

A second alternative embodiment is shown in FIG. 2C and uses a separate output 375 coming from the controller 35 to supply limited drive to the siren output drive transistor 371. The output 375 coming from the controller 35 is to be operated continuously during the ringing. The base drive resistor 377 can then deliver the current coming from the output 375 to turn on the strong ring line drive transistor 381. In this case, the base drive resistor 379 will be selected to limit the drive current supplied to the siren output transistor 371, so that the current supplied to the siren is significantly limited, resulting in a very low volume ringing. . Another embodiment that produces a soft ringing is to use another routing of the printed circuit board conductors as shown by the dashed lines in FIG. 2C. In this case, the limitation of the output power is achieved by selecting an appropriate value of the base drive resistor 377. Using a large value resistor at 377 will limit the base drive current into the ring line drive transistor 381, so the voltage at the input into the base drive resistor 367 will be, for example, 10V. This will limit the base drive current available to the siren output drive transistor 371, thereby reducing the output current entering the siren, which will result in a reduced volume ringing.

The security system of the present invention includes a number of important new features and functions. This first feature is the "silent" mode as shown in Figures 5A and 5B. Silent mode is the cancellation of siren ringing or synthesized speech typically associated with the arm or disarm of a vehicle security system. As is known today, most radio frequency remote controlled vehicle security systems accept confirmation of arm / disarm commands with siren ringing, synthesized speech output and optical flash. Most such security systems have the ability to permanently disable the audio portion of the approval by using program switches, jumpers, or changes in the system's operating program. Some security systems have the ability to selectively disable these audio approvals via an RF remote control transmitter, but even in all such cases, something is lost in the process. Some such security systems use an auxiliary remote control channel that disables auditory acknowledgment, but the use of the channel for other functions is lost. Another system uses a single remote control transmitter channel, but the acoustic acknowledgment is delayed until the second signal is transmitted and received on the same channel. However, in this case, the delay is inconvenient for the user, and if the first signal is not received, the second signal can be received as the first signal, thereby generating an audio arm notification signal.

The method of selectively canceling the audio grant while using the RF remote control transmitter 25 to arm and disarm a vehicle security system in the present invention eliminates both of these drawbacks. Programmed channel 2 of the present invention has a built-in channel check delay function before the output pulse is generated. Typically, the channel 2 output is used for trunk release and has a built-in 2.5 second delay function to prevent inadvertent release of the trunk. To silence the auditory approval, the user presses channel 2, causing the controller 35 to look for channel 1 input within the next 5 seconds. Upon receipt of this channel 1 input, the controller 35 may clear all hearing approvals of the arm / disarm. The present invention is not accompanied by the loss of auxiliary channels or the inconvenience of not having an immediate acknowledgment of the arm / disarm control signal.

5A and 5B, when the controller 35 confirms the input from the remote control transmitter 25 channel 2 at 601, to determine whether the controller 35 generates a trunk control pulse or initiates a ringing erase period. A time check is made at 603. If channel 2 validity is confirmed for 2 and 1/2 seconds, controller 35 proceeds to 605 to generate a trunk control pulse to open the trunk. Otherwise, controller 35 proceeds to 607, where a five second audit grant erase timer is started, and then proceeds to 609 where the erase flag is set. Thereafter, the controller 35 returns to the normal operation mode waiting for the occurrence of another event. At this time, if the security system arm / disarm command (from channel 1) is identified at 615, when the controller 35 checks the auditory acknowledgment flag and confirms that it is set to 617, the controller 35 determines 619. May bypass the occurrence of an auditory approval. When the erase timer drops to zero, an interrupt is generated. When it is determined that the interrupt is an erase timer interrupt, the interrupt processing routine enters at 611 where the auditory acknowledgment (ring) erase flag is reset at 613.

Another feature of the invention is the addition of three new sensor input capabilities when the security system is armed: a warning sensor input; Dual level / warning with full alarm trigger sensor input; And the addition of a two stage door input. At the warning sensor input, the warning input does not activate the full alarm mode of the security system, but generates a few seconds of siren or synthesized voice output for each new input. This greatly reduces the inconvenience of security systems for users who prefer high sensitivity sensors. In the case where the electromagnetic interference sensor is set at or near the maximum sensitivity, the warning input may generate a warning audible output of several seconds if too close to the vehicle even if no one touches the vehicle. A few seconds of ringing or synthesized voice is less inconvenient than a full security system full warning mode.

In dual level / warning with a full alarm trigger sensor input, the dual level sensor input only generates a warning auditory output when the sensor is first activated. If activation of this sensor input occurs once again within about 10 seconds, the sensor will trigger a full alert mode of the security system, and if activation does not occur within 10 seconds, the sensor will only trigger a warning auditory output. In a two-stage door input feature, opening a door generates a few seconds of ringing or audible alert, after which the controller 35 uses the transmitter 25, unless the controller is disarmed by the user, in full alert mode. Go to.

The alert, binary level and two phase features are shown in Figures 6A, 6B and 6C and illustrate the microcontroller operation of these functions. When the alert input is activated at 631, the controller 35 proceeds to generating a siren ringing or synthesized voice of a few seconds at 633, after which the controller returns to normal arm mode. When the dual level sensor is activated at 621, the controller 35 checks to see if the input was activated within the last 10 seconds at 623. If the input was activated within the last 10 seconds, the security system enters a full alert mode at 629, after which the system returns to normal arm mode. If the input was not activated within the last 10 seconds, the 10 second timer is started at 625, the controller 35 proceeds to a warning mode, at 627 generates a few seconds of siren ringing or synthesized voice, and then the controller 35 ) Returns to normal arm mode.

The two-step door input feature is shown in Figure 6C. When the input is activated at 637 by biting the door, the controller 35 generates a few seconds of siren ringing or synthesized voice at 639. The controller 35 always enters a quarantine alert mode at 645 unless the controller 35 is disarmed at 643 by transmission from the remote control transmitter 25 on channel 1 at 641.

An innovative feature of the invention, "Nite-Lite," is shown in Figures 7A-7H. The night-light feature uses an optical sensor such as a photo resistor mounted on the instrument cluster. This sensor is used to measure the available light levels so that the controller 35 can control the back of the vehicle in various environments. The controller 35 also controls the back of the vehicle in a completely different environment. As the light sensor is directly related to the security system, with respect to the light sensor used to control the light, FIG. 7A is shown for the basic function of "night-light". When the security system is armed or disarmed day and night, the controller 35 emits one to four traveling lights when it receives a transmission signal from the remote transmitter 25 channel 1. When the security system enters the full alarm mode during the day, the controller 35 emits a traveling light to continue the alarm condition. When the security system is dark at night, the headlights and traveling light are turned on for 20 seconds; When the security system is disarmed, the headlights and running lights are turned on for 20 seconds or until the igniter is turned on, and the interior lights are turned on for 60 seconds or until the igniter is turned on.

During nighttime full alert mode, the headlights are turned on while the alert condition continues, and the running light and the interior light are emitted.

When the user drives the vehicle, the light sensor turns on the headlights and traveling light at the pre-determined low light level after the pre-delayed delay and turns them off at the pre-determined high light level after the pre-delayed delay. In addition, when the windshield wiper is turned on during the day, even in the intermittent mode, after a predetermined delay, the headlights and traveling light will be turned on. At night, when the user enters the vehicle and the igniter is turned on, when the headlights and running lights are turned on (the system has just been disarmed), the lights are turned off for 5 seconds to allow the engine to crank and then turn on again. Under the control of a "night-light", the vehicle is operated with the light on, and when the igniter is turned off, the light is turned off for 5 seconds and then remains on for 20 seconds so that it can be turned on again and safely out of the car. If the light is still on when the igniter is off, the user is drawn attention to turn off the light switch.

Other features of the night-light include a system light sensor 198 and an auxiliary passive switch 200 used in both directions. These are two single bar switches, one connected to wires 199 and 201 and the other connected to 197 and 203. The optical sensor 198 is in series with the switch 200. The operation switch 204: connected to 201 and 203 causes the controller 25 to interrupt the input during the day and to disable the switch 200 (which intercepts 198 from the wire 197). Turning the switch to one side (shorting 201 and 203) causes the controller 35 to interrupt the input during the day, and turning the switch to the other side (opening the optical sensor input and ground 199) causes the controller 35 to Intercept the input at night. "Safe-Lite" is a name given to the open or all-night feature of the night-light properties of the present invention, but the present invention can still use light sensors to determine whether it is day or night. Safe lights make driving safer because the headlights and running lights are always on when the vehicle is running (the flasher is on). Another feature of the safe light when connected to an optical sensor is an energy conservation measure: the headlights are connected in series during the day, while at night they remain connected in parallel to achieve maximum brightness.

In FIG. 7A, if the igniter is not turned on at 667, controller 35 proceeds to a night light igniter off routine at 669. See Figure 7B. When the igniter turns on at 667, the controller 35 checks to see if there was a light level threshold change at 671, and if there is a change, the controller proceeds to a night light intensity routine at 673. See Figure 7C. If no change is recorded, the controller 35 proceeds to 675 to check day and night. At night, the controller 35 proceeds to check that the igniter has just turned on at 683. If on, controller 35 turns off all lights at 685, starts a 5 second "ignition on" timer at 687, and returns to the main program. If at day 675, controller 35 checks for a wiper or safe light at 677 and proceeds to a suitable wiper 679. See FIG. 7D. Or, proceed to the safe light 681 routine. See Figure 7G.

When the igniter is turned off at 667 of Figure 7A, the security system proceeds to the igniter off routine 669, as shown in Figure 7B. If the igniter has not just been turned off at 689, controller 35 proceeds to security routine 691. See Figure 7E. If the igniter has just been turned off at 689, the controller 35 checks for day and night at 693, and if low, the controller returns to the main program, otherwise, before returning to the main program, the controller 35 returns to 695. Turn off the headlights and traveling lights at, and start the 5 second igniter off timer at 697.

If the igniter is on for a measurable period, when entering the "night light" routine, the controller 35 proceeds to 673, as shown in Figure 7C, and the controller 35 checks the direction of the change at 707. . This is because the fact that a change has occurred is preset. The upward change (lights up) starts a 30-second light off timer at 709 and returns to the main program. The reverse or downward change initiates a 30 second light-on timer at 711 and returns to the main program. A thirty second delay is necessary to prevent the controller 35 from turning the lights on and off whenever the controller 35 encounters a brief light change, such as when the vehicle is running under elevated roadways or other locations. .

7D shows the basic concept of a windshield wiper routine. The system will operate in an intermittent wiper state even if the wiper is operated once every 15 seconds. In other words, if the optical sensor input is operated for a short period of time every 15 seconds, the controller 35 registers the input as a continuous input and keeps the light on, or turns on the light for 30 seconds after the first input. do. The actual windshield wiper input circuit is as described above, but it is desirable to have the windshield wiper input to interface with a program that operates so that the optical sensor circuit is not affected by the windshield wiper input. At 721 the controller 35 checks to see if the windshield wiper has just been turned on. If on, the 30 second night light on timer starts at 723 before returning to the main program. If it is not turned on, the controller 35 returns directly to the main program.

The night light security system routine shown in Fig. 7E controls the back according to the back state when the security function occurs. The first check is to see if the security system has just been armed or disarmed at 731. If so, the controller 35 proceeds to the alert routine 733. See Figure 7E. If the cancer condition has just changed, a check is made to determine if the security system is cancer or disarm at 735. In both cases, the controller 35 checks for day and night conditions at 737 and 741. During the day, the controller 35 returns to the main program, and another routine (but not night light) emits one to four proceeding lights.

If the security system is soundproofed at 731/735 and at night at 737, before returning to the main program, controller 35 turns on the headlight and traveling light at 739 and then starts a 20 second light-on timer at 743. Start up. If the security system has just been disarmed at 731/735 and at night at 741, before returning to the main program, controller 35 turns on headlights and running lights at 745 and starts a 20 second light-on timer at 747. Turn on the in-car light at 749 and start the 60-second in-car light timer at 751.

As shown in Figure 7F, the night light alert routine 733 controls the lights during the full alert mode of the security system. The controller 35 checks and rechecks whether the security system has just entered the full alert mode at 759. If not in the complete alert mode, the controller 35 returns to the main program. If it is the complete alarm mode, the controller 35 checks day and night at 761. During the day, the controller 35 emits traveling light at 763 while the alert continues. At night, the controller 35 turns on the headlight and at 765 the traveling light and the interior light emit light while the alert continues.

Safe light is a night light characteristic ability that turns on the headlights and running light each time the igniter is turned on. In FIG. 7G, the light sensor enables the safe light feature to turn on the headlights in series at 771 or in parallel at 767, depending on whether they are day or night at 769 respectively.

The night light feature requires several timers that will generate all interrupts when the time limit expires. This requires a routine for handling this interrupt, as shown in Figure 7E. The first item checked in this routine is whether the igniter is on or off at 775. If the igniter is on, the controller 35 checks the on or off timer at 777. The off timer will turn off the headlights and the progress light at 779, and the turn off timer will turn on the headlights and the progress light at 781. If the igniter is not turned on at 775, the controller 35 proceeds to check to see if it is an on timer or an off timer at 783. Before returning to the main program, the turn on timer interrupt turns on the headlights and running lights at 789 and starts the 20 second turn on timer at 793. Prior to returning to the main program, the off timer interrupt checks at 785 whether the interrupt is for headlights and running lights or in-car lights, and proceeds to turn on the appropriate lights. At 787, controller 35 turns off the interior light, while at 791, controller 35 turns off the headlights and traveling light.

Another feature of the present invention is shown in FIG. 8A, which is an advanced input diagnostic and input bypass capability where an unstable input is bypassed (disabled) after starting four full alarm cycles per hour. The unstable input is then bypassed an hour more from the time the input is activated during the one hour bypass period, and the bypassing is caused by the input being kept stable for a full one hour, or by the security system being disarmed. And only by turning on the igniter. Each time the input that causes the security system to enter the full alert mode is activated, the controller 35 proceeds through a routine that checks the stability of the input for the last one hour period or initiates a check for the next one hour period.

Input bypass routine 795 as shown in FIG. 8A begins by performing a check to determine whether the security system is armed at 797. If the system is not armed, the controller 35 checks to see if the igniter has just been turned on at 799, and if it is turned on, the controller 35 will check all bypass flags, activation counters and at 801 before returning to the main program. You can reset the associated timer. If the security system is armed at 797, the input activation counter of controller 35 is increased in number at 803, which is checked to see whether the input was activated four times in the last hour at 805. If the input is a fourth active, the input bypass flag is set for the input at 807, the bypass timer is set to 1 hour and started at 811, then the controller 35 goes to the main program without generating an alarm output. To return. If the input is not the fourth activation at one hour at 805, the controller 35 checks to see if the bypass flag was previously set at 809. If the flag was previously set, the controller 35 proceeds to 811. If the flag is not set at 809, the controller 35 checks to see if the input bypass activation timer is operating at 813. If not so, it means that the input is the first activation of the input. Controller 35 then proceeds directly to 819, where the input bypass activation timer is reset to zero and started. The controller 35 then proceeds to full alert mode at 821. If the timer is running at 813, a check is made to see if the timer is at or above 1 hour at 815. If the timer is more than one hour this input was not triggered in the last hour, so the activation counter is set to "1" at 817 and the timer is set to "0" before proceeding to full alarm mode at 821. It is reset and started. If the input activation timer is less than one hour at 815, the controller 35 proceeds directly to the full alarm mode at 821. There is one input bypass timer in the controller 35 for each activated input.

If the input bypass timer drops to zero, an interrupt is generated, which causes the controller 35 to proceed to the bypass timer interrupt processing routine at 827, as shown in FIG. 8B. This process resets the input bypass flag for the appropriate input at 829, and then returns to the main program.

Another feature of the present invention is the ability to switch the security system into and out of "valid" mode by using one of the transmitter 250 and the door of the vehicle as shown in FIG. This capability simplifies entry and exit of the "valid" mode for the user. The security system still has the ability to enter or exit the "valley" using a system valid switch mounted on the instrument panel when the igniter is turned on.

By disarming the security system at 835 as shown in FIG. 9, opening the door of the vehicle at 839; Then, at 837, the routine begins at 833 by confirming receipt of a signal from the security system remote control channel. Then, within 2 seconds at 845 and 849, confirm receipt of the transmission from security system remote control channel 2 at 847, and again within 2 seconds at 851 and 855, confirm receipt of transmission from remote control channel 1 at 853. do. The controller 35 toggles the valid function at 859. During processing, the controller 35 will always toggle to dark mode at 843. If at any of these operations, the controller 35 does not encounter the indicated discomfort situation, the controller 35 will toggle between security system arm / disarm mode at 841 and 857.

Programming one of the auxiliary control channels (channel 3) of the security system to operate the remote car start module is another feature of the present invention and is shown in Figures 10A-C. This capability is enabled or disabled when the system operating function is programmed. By adapting to channel 3 to be used as the remote car start output channel, the security system operates sensor inputs (radar, shock, motion, etc.) while maintaining a significant level of security by allowing all other inputs to operate when the security system is in arm mode. ) Can be disabled.

In car start routine 871, when reception of remote control transmitter 25 channel 3 is confirmed at 873, controller 35 checks to see if channel 3 is programmed for car start mode at 875. If not so programmed, the Auxiliary Channel 3 output turns on at 877 (while the remote control transmitter 25 button is held down) while the control channel check continues before returning to the main program. When the remote control transmitter 25 channel 3 is programmed for starting the car, the car starting flag is set at 879 and a check is made to see if the security system is armed at 881. If the security system is not armed, the door is locked at 883, the channel 3 output is turned on for the duration of the channel check at 887, and the car start disarmed flag is set at 891 before returning to the main program. At 881, if the security system is armed, the controller 35 turns on the channel 3 output while the transmission of the remote control transmitter 25 channel 3 confirmation at 885 continues and at 893 the sensor input 1 and 2 bypass flags. Set the 3rd channel start arm flag on the 895 before returning to the main program.

As shown in Fig. 10B, in the channel tertiary start disarm flag routine 903, when the reception of the transmission of the remote control transmitter 25 channel 1 is confirmed at 905, and the channel tertiary start flag is turned on at 907, The security system resets the car start disarm flag and car start flag at 911 before returning to the main program without locking the door of the vehicle. Otherwise, channel 1 operation is normal for primary remote control transmitter 25 channel 1 at 909. As shown in Fig. 10C, in the channel tertiary start arm flag routine 917 with the set car start arm flag, reception of the remote control transmitter 25 channel 1 is confirmed at 919 and the channel tertiary start flag is set at 921; When turned on, the controller 35 resets the sensor 1 and 2 bypass flags at 925, disarms the security system, unlocks the vehicle's door, and returns the car start arm flag and the car at 927 before returning to the main program. Reset the start flag. Otherwise, channel 1 operation is normal at 923.

Another feature of the present invention is that all system programmable operating functions can be selected using the security system remote control transmitter 25. Functional programming is depicted in FIG. 11, using the security system's normal inputs (door, igniter and valid) to switch the security system to the functional programming mode, and then remotely switching the security system to toggle the operating function to the desired state. This is accomplished by using a control transmitter 25.

In Fig. 11, in order to initialize the sequence required to start entering the security system operation function programming mode, the security system must be disarmed at 993, the door closed at 995, and the igniter must be turned off at 997. The igniter must then be turned on at 999 and the valid switch must be pressed once at 1001 to enter operating function programming mode at 1003. At this time, the state of the first operating function may be toggled at 1007 using the remote control transmitter 25 at 1005. If the user does not want to change the state of this function, the user can proceed to the next selection function by pressing the valid switch once at 1009 for each function at 1015. If the user wants to toggle function 2 at 1013, the user activates the remote transmitter 25 at 1011. Any function represents only two states, a factory fault condition and another state. Thus, one ring indicates a factory fault condition while two rings indicate a different condition. At any time if a particular function is selected, the function state can be toggled by using the remote control transmitter 25 at 1015, or cannot be toggled by pressing a valid switch that proceeds the sequential operation function selection to the next procedure. At any time, the user may exit the operating function program mode by turning off the igniter at 1017, opening the door at 1019, or making a step by step through the remaining programmable operating function.

Another new feature of the security system, "test mode", is shown in Figure 12A, which is of great help to the security system installer. This feature allows the installer or user to perform a complete test of all inputs of the security system, including inputs from the remote control transmitter 25. Access to this test mode is included to some extent in 1041, but a step-by-step procedure is needed to prevent inadvertent entry that removes security from the security system. In this test mode, the user can select a test input and the security system will respond with a ring when the input is activated, and with another ring when the input is not active. At the same time, the light emitting diode, LED 107, of the security system will indicate the last two inputs (zones) that were activated.

As shown in Figure 12A, to enter the security system test mode, the security system must be disarmed at 1027-9. Then, the valid switch 122 must be pressed, kept pressed at 1031, the igniter must be turned on and off at 1933, the valid switch 122 must be released at 1035, and pressed again at 1037 to release it. Should be. The controller 35 then enters the test mode and acknowledges with long siren ringing at 1039. During the test mode, any input can be checked at any time until the reception of the transmission signal from the remote control transmitter 25 channel 1 is confirmed at 1077. Thereafter, any particular input can be selected by pressing the channel 1 button of the transmitter 25 by the number of times corresponding to the number of inputs. An example of an input test is shown in Figures 12A and 12B by numbers 1043-1071.

For example, when the door is opened at 1043, the siren will beep once to acknowledge the operation of the door open input, and the LED 107 will flash twice at 1045 to indicate that the input is Zone 2 input. The LED 107 continues to emit twice at 1045 and there is a brief pause between the emitting groups to continue indicating that Zone 2 is the zone where the last two inputs came from. When the door is closed at 1047, the input is not active, and at 1049 the remote control transmitter 35 acknowledges that the door is not operating with another siren ringing, while the LED 107 continues to emit light at 1051. LED 107 continues to glow as in 1063 until another input is activated at 1055 or the igniter is turned on at 1053. As mentioned above, when another input is activated at 1055 or the igniter is turned on at 1053, controller 35 exits test mode and returns to the main program.

In another example, after the door input is tested, the hood or trunk is physically opened to activate Zone 3 at 1055. The siren rings once to acknowledge that the input is active, and the LED 107 flashes three times at 1057 (indicates Zone 3), stops and emits two lights again, indicating that the previous input was from Zone 2. do. When the hood or trunk is closed at 1059, the input does not work, and the controller 35 acknowledges that the input does not work with another siren ring, while the LED 107 continues to emit light as in 1061 above. In addition, the LED remains on until another input is operated at 1067 (zone 4 approved by ringing at 1069 and by zone identification indicated at 1071) or 1075, or until the igniter is turned on at 1053, 1065, 1073 or 1083. As described above, the light continues to be emitted. In this case, the controller 35 can exit the test mode.

If at 1077 transmission reception from transmitter 25 channel 1 is confirmed for the selected number of times, then only the selected zone can be tested at 1079. A key feature of the security system test mode is the ability to test the range of the transmitter 25 using channels other than channel 1. While in test mode, if any auxiliary channel input is identified at 1081, the siren will ring once per second in a test loop containing 1081, 1085 and 1087, while the input channel is identified at 1081. This allows the installer or user to test the range of the transmitter 25 without running any function of the security system except the siren that walks around the vehicle and rings. If the installer or user detects any loss in ringing at a specific location around the vehicle, the control module 29 may be moved to a new location or may add an extension antenna to extend the transmitter range.

Another feature of the present invention is the ability of a security system to recover a system to the same state as it was in the event of a power failure, even after a power failure. In FIG. 13A, when powered off at 1093, controller 35 checks for initialization of the reset function of the controller at 1095. In FIG. When controller 35 enters a reset, controller 35 permanently stores 1097 program counters and 1099 operating resistors (in RAM) in memory before stopping the program. In Fig. 15, when the power source is restored at 1107, the operating resistor is restored at 1109, and the program returns to the point where the program was operating when the power was cut off at 1111 and 1113.

The last feature of the invention is the ability of the security system to lower the volume of the ringing. As shown in Figures 14, 15 and 16, these rings can be " softened " at 1121 using the transmitter 25 or programmed for softer operation during a system operation function program. As the pulse width of the power supply pulse is reduced, the power output (volume) of the siren is thus reduced. This process is shown in Figure 14 with the reduction set at 90% (10% operating cycle).

In Figure 14, a 100 microsecond timer is started at 1123 and the siren output is turned on at 1125 and the program enters the loop until 100 microseconds expire at 1127. When the 100 microseconds expire, the siren off timer is set from 1129 to 900 microseconds before the controller 35 returns to the main program, and the siren is off at 1131.

In Fig. 16, when the siren 11 timer is decremented to 0, an interrupt is generated at 1135, the main ringing timer is decremented at 1137, and checked for a value of 0 at 1139. If the timer is at zero, the controller 35 returns to the main program, but if the timer is not at zero, the soft ringing 1121 continues.

Other means of softening the ring are shown in Figures 2B and 2C, which illustrate the process of reducing the output transistor base drive current to provide a low output voltage to the security system siren. This latter method can be accomplished in two ways. The output of the controller 35 can be pulsed with the holding capacitor during ringing to reduce the output transistor drive current (Figure 2B) or a separate controller output can be used to drive the siren output transistor (Figure 2C).

Claims (51)

A security system that monitors and controls access to a protected area and has multiple levels of alert signals corresponding to the level of security threats to the area, a) a plurality of sensor input devices located around the protected area and providing an input corresponding to the level of security threat to the area; b) means for delivering a visual and auditory multilevel alert signal corresponding to said level of threat received in said zone, said alert signal being i) a low level alert consisting of a voice alert, a series of audible rings or luminescence; ; ii) a medium level alarm consisting of a combination of said voice alert, said series of said audible rings and said luminescence; And iii) high level information consisting of an immediate full siren alert and said luminescence, said acoustic siren alert comprising a high level alert generated by the voltage of the siren; c) means for permanently storing system operating parameters in an electrically programmable and erasable read only memory; And d) in an armed mode where a controller monitors the input device and the delivery means generates the multi-level alarm signal in response to and in response to the sensor activation signal, or the system may transmit the alarm signal. In a disarmed mode, wherein the controller uses the operating parameters to control the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting a sensor input signal corresponding to the level of each threat for the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said level of alert corresponding to said sensor input signal; And iii) means for generating an additional output signal to said means for delivering an alert of said level within a set time period upon receipt of an additional input signal from said sensor of the same or higher threat level or after receipt of a first sensor input signal. One security system. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and selectively cancel the audible alert signal after a cancer / disarm mode change, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to said receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a second control transmitted from the other channel of the transmitter upon receipt of a first control signal transmitted from one channel of the transmitter to the receiver so that two transmission channels are available for different program functions; And a means for selectively converting the audible and visual alert signals into non-hearing visual alert signals upon receipt of the signal. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to manually and remotely change the mode of the security system between a security mode and a valet mode, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having an antenna and a radio frequency receiver for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, the means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means for causing said controller to activate / deactivate valid mode upon user activation input and to decode and operate upon transmission of control signals from said transmitter. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to switch from stored programming to other operating function programming, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) electrically programmable and erasable read only memory; And e) in a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to a sensor activation signal, or in a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system; The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for switching from an operating function program initially preset in said memory, stored in said electrically programmable and erasable read-only memory using a user activation input, and decoding and operating upon receipt of a control signal from said transmitter; Security system with. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, a radio frequency remote control transmitter having means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver, and d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system comprising means for using an audible siren in and around said protected area to indicate a change in the state of the sensor installation from operation to non-operation and from operation to operation. A security system having the ability to monitor and remove access to protected areas and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices located around a protected area providing different inputs of security threats corresponding to threats to the area, b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system with means for identifying the last two inputs tested using a visual indicator. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) remote from and around the protected area in the form of a periodic ringing generated by the means for delivering the multilevel alert signal in response to the transmission received by the radio frequency and decoded by the controller. A security system with means for testing a range of transmissions from a transmitter. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency receiver having an antenna and a radio frequency receiver for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for using a siren to generate an audible ringing in and around the protected area to indicate a change in sensor installation from operation to non-operation and from operation to operation; And v) a security system with means for using the transmitter to select the sensor input for testing. A security system that monitors and controls access to a protected area, and has the ability to monitor and analyze each sensor input for stability in the controller, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And e) a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means for bypassing the sensor input that has become unstable for a predetermined period of time, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and later determining the security of the bypassed inputs when determined to recover stability. A security system with means for returning to the system. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to protected areas and to monitor and analyze each input for stability, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for bypassing the sensor input that has become unstable during the time period of the cow, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and later evaluating the bypassed inputs when it is determined that stability has been restored. Means for returning to the system; And v) means for counting the number of activations from each input that cause the security system to actuate an alarm over a predetermined time period when determining whether an input is unstable. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to protected areas and to monitor and analyze each input for stability, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates a standing multiple level alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for bypassing the sensor input that has become unstable for a predetermined period of time, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and later determining the security of the bypassed inputs when determined to recover stability. Means for returning to the system; And v) security with means in the controller for inputting an unstable input back into the security system only after it has been determined that stability has been restored even though the security system has undergone cycling through the cancer mode / disarm mode / arm mode system. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to protected areas and to monitor and analyze each input for stability, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) electrically programmable and erasable read only memory; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. And a controller for controlling the operation of the security system so that the system can be operated. The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for bypassing the input that has become unstable for a predetermined period of time, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and later transferring the bypassed inputs to the security system when it is determined to have recovered stability. Means for returning; And v) means for permanently storing system operating parameters in an electrically programmable and erasable read-only memory and for restoring the security to the same state upon power outage upon power recovery. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, the controller comprising: a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a plurality of visual and audio levels of the alarm signal, including the siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by the voltage of the siren; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means in the controller for reducing the volume of the siren ring by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, the controller comprising: a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a plurality of levels of visual and audio warning signals, including sirens, wherein the volume of the acoustic siren alarm is generated by the voltage of the siren; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means in the controller to reduce the siren ringing volume by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input, so that two transmission channels can be used for different program functions after transmission from the receiver from one channel of the transmitter Upon receipt of the first control signal transmitted to the second control signal and then the second control signal transmitted from the other channel of the transmitter within a set time period, temporarily changing the immediate auditory / visual notification signal to the instantaneous reduced volume auditory / visual notification signal. And means in said gear including other means in said controller for reducing the volume of said siren ringing. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, the controller comprising: a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; c) in a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates a plurality of levels of alarm signals in response to a sensor activation signal, or in a disarm mode in which the system is unable to deliver the alarm signal, A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the secure area; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means in the controller to reduce the volume of the siren ring by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input, the memory being stored in the electrically programmable and erasable read only memory using the transmission of a remote transmitter And other means in the controller to reduce the volume of the siren ring by switching from an initially preset operating function program to another operating function program, and including a control input for activation as part of a routine to access the means. And a means in said controller. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, the controller comprising: a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to this area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; c) a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a lease arm mode in which the system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for transmitting a plurality of levels of alarm signals corresponding to said sensor input signals; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) the volume of the siren ringing by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input by increasing the value of the base driving resistance key input to the predriver transistor which reduces the base driving current input to the siren output driving transistor; Security system with means in the controller to reduce the number of steps. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, the controller comprising: a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means in the controller to reduce the volume of the siren ring by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input by increasing the value of the siren output base driving resistor which reduces the base driving current input to the siren output driving transistor; Security system equipped. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area, the controller having the ability to reduce the volume of an alarm diene ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; c) in a cancer mode where a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to a sensor activation signal, or in a disarm mode where the system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system; The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a means in said controller for reducing the volume of said siren ringing by pulsing said siren input power at a low duty ratio to effectively reduce the voltage and current of said siren input. A security system and a convenience system for monitoring and controlling an access to a vehicle and having multiple levels of alarm signals corresponding to a level of a security threat to the vehicle, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the vehicle, each comprising a switch, an impact sensor or an electromagnetic disturbance sensor that detects a threat situation and provides a sensor activation input of a level corresponding to the level of security threat to the vehicle; ; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal corresponding to the threat of said level received in said zone, wherein said alarm signal is i) a low level alarm consisting of a voice warning, a series of audio rings or luminescence; ii) a medium level alarm consisting of a combination of said voice alert, said series of said audible rings and said luminescence, and iii) a high level alarm consisting of an immediate full siren alarm and said luminescence, wherein said acoustic siren alarm is a voltage of a siren Means for including a high level alert generated by; c) means for permanently storing system operating parameters in an electrically programmable and erasable read only memory; And d) in a dark mode in which a controller monitors the input device and the delivery means generates an alarm signal of the plurality of levels of levels in response to and in response to the sensor activation signal, or the system can communicate the alarm signal. In a system arm mode that is absent, having a controller that uses the operating parameters to control the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller i) means for detecting a sensor input signal corresponding to a threat of each said level for said security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said level of alert corresponding to said sensor input signal; And iii) means for generating an additional output signal to said means for delivering an alert of said level within a set time period upon receipt of an additional input signal from said sensor of the same or higher threat level or after receipt of a first sensor input signal. One security system and one convenience system. A security system and a convenience system for monitoring and controlling access to a vehicle and having the ability to selectively cancel an audible alert signal after a cancer / disarm mode change, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling an operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a second control transmitted from another channel of the transmitter upon receipt of a first control signal transmitted from one channel of the transmitter to the receiver so that two transmission channels are available for different program functions; A security system and a convenience system, comprising means for selectively changing the auditory and visual alert signals to non-aural visual alert signals upon receipt of the signal. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and having the ability to manually and remotely change the mode of the security system between the security mode and the valid mode, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode a staggered transmission signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system and a convenience system comprising means for the controller to activate / deactivate the valid mode upon user activation input, and to decode and operate upon transmission of control signals from the transmitter. A security system and a convenience system that monitors and controls access to a vehicle and has the ability to switch from stored programming to programming other operating functions, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around a protected area for providing different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the watershed; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) using a user activation input to store in said electrically programmable and erasable read only memory to switch from an operating function program initially preset in said memory and to decode and operate upon receipt of a control signal from said transmitter. Security system with convenience means and convenience system. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) A security system and a convenience system, comprising means for using a siren to generate audible echoes in and around the protected area to indicate a change in sensor installation from operation to non-operation and from non-operation to operation. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said variable alert signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) A security system and a convenience system with means for identifying the last two inputs tested using a visual indicator. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) in a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the system is unable to deliver the multilevel alarm signal In disarm mode, the controller includes a controller for controlling an operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) away from and around the protected area in the form of a periodic ringing generated by the means for delivering the alert signal in response to the transmission received by the radio frequency and decoded by the controller. A security system and convenience system having means for testing a range of transmissions. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm in which the security system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for using a siren to generate an audible ringing in and around the protected area to indicate a change in state of sensor installation from operating to non-operating and from non-operating; And v) A security system and a convenience system with means for using the transmitter to select the sensor input for testing. A security system and a convenience system for monitoring and controlling access to a vehicle and having the controller the ability to monitor and analyze each input for stability, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means for bypassing the sensor input that has become unstable for a predetermined period of time, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and later determining the security of the bypassed inputs when determined to recover stability. A security system and a convenience system with means for returning to the system. In the security system and convenience system that monitors and analyzes each input for stability, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for bypassing the sensor input that has become unstable for a predetermined period of time, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and later returning the inputs to the security system when determined to recover stability. Way; And v) A security system and a convenience system having means for counting the number of activations from each input that cause the security system to activate an alarm for a predetermined period of time when determining whether an input has become unstable. A security system and a convenience system that monitors and controls access to a vehicle and has the ability to monitor and analyze each input for stability, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for bypassing the sensor input that has become unstable for a predetermined period of time, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and later transferring the bypassed inputs when determined to recover stability. Means for returning to; And v) means in the controller for inputting the unstable input back into the security system only after it has been determined that stability has been restored despite the security system undergoing cycling through the cancer mode / disarm mode / arm mode. Security system and convenience system. In the security system and the convenience system that monitors and controls the access to the vehicle, and has the ability to restore the security system upon restoration of power after a power failure, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) electrically programmable and erasable read only memory; And d) a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to a sensor activation signal, or a disarm in which the security system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting a sensor input signal corresponding to the threat of hacking to the security zone, ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for bypassing unstable input for a predetermined period of time, and continuing to analyze all the inputs, including the bypassed inputs, and returning the bypassed inputs to the security system when it is later determined to restore stability. Means for making; And v) means for permanently storing system operating parameters in an electrically programmable and erasable read-only memory and having means for restoring the security to the same state upon power outage upon power recovery. A security system and a convenience system having a controller having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide said inputs of security threats corresponding to threats to said area; b) means for conveying a plurality of visual and audio levels of the alarm signal, including the siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by the voltage of the siren; c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system and a convenience system with means in said controller to reduce the volume of said siren ring by effectively reducing the voltage and current of said siren input. A security system and a convenience system having a controller having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a plurality of levels of visual and audio warning signals, including sirens, wherein the volume of the acoustic siren alarm is generated by the voltage of the siren; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for transmitting said multilevel alert signal corresponding to said input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means in the controller to reduce the siren ringing volume by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input, the second being transmitted from one channel of the transmitter to the receiver so that two transmission channels are available for different program functions; Means for receiving a control signal and temporarily changing the immediate auditory / visual notification signal to an instantaneous reduced volume auditory / visual notification signal upon receipt of a second control signal transmitted from another channel of the transmitter within a set time period. A security system and a convenience system with other means. A security system and a convenience system having a controller having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means in the controller to reduce the siren ringing volume by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input, using the transmission of the remote transmitter, stored in an electrically programmable and erasable read only memory Control means for activation as part of a routine for accessing said means, comprising other means in said controller for reducing said volume of said siren ring by switching from an initially preset operating function program to another operating function program at Security system and convenience system with means in the controller comprising a. A security system and a convenience system having a controller having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) the controller which reduces the volume of the siren ring by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input by increasing the value of the base driving resistor input to the pre-driver transistor which reduces the base driving current input to the siren output driving transistor. A security system and a convenience system with internal means. A security system and a convenience system having a controller having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for delivering visual and audio plural levels of alarm shoots, including sirens, wherein the volume of the acoustic siren alarm is generated by the voltage at the siren input; c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said multilevel alarm signal corresponding to an additional sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means in the controller to reduce the volume of the siren ringing by effectively reducing the voltage and current of the siren input by decreasing the value of the siren output base driving resistor which reduces the base driving current input to the siren output driving transistor; Security system and convenience system equipped. A security system and a convenience system having a controller having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system and a convenience system with means in said controller to reduce the volume of said siren ringing by pulsed said siren input power at a low duty ratio to effectively reduce the voltage and current of said siren input. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to provide a remote engine start signal, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system and a convenience system having means for providing a signal for remotely starting said vehicle's internal combustion engine while maintaining maximum security. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to provide a remote engine start signal, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; And d) a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multi-level alarm signal in response to the sensor activation notification, or a disarm in which the security system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) activate a vehicle start-up routine that checks the cancer / disarm status of a vehicle security system for receiving transmissions from the remote transmitter, bypasses the lowest threat level input if the system is in cancer mode, and the system And a means in said controller for locking said vehicle access door in arm mode and outputting a signal for remotely starting said engine. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to control the light emitting system of the vehicle, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; And c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system and a convenience system having means for detecting a level of ambient light and controlling the light emitting system of said vehicle irrespective of a user. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to control the light emitting system of the vehicle, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; And c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) a security system and a convenience system comprising means for detecting the operation of the windshield wiper system and activating the light emitting system of the vehicle when the wiper system is functioning. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to control the light emitting system of the vehicle, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a visual and audio multilevel alarm signal, including a siren, wherein the volume of the audio siren alarm is generated by a voltage at the siren input; And c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal, and iv) a security system with means in the controller to control the light emitting system of the vehicle when the security system progresses from arm mode to disarm mode and from disarm mode to arm mode during arm mode and while the vehicle is in use. And convenience system. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to control the light emitting system of the vehicle, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a plurality of levels of visual and audible alarm signals, including sirens, wherein the volume of the acoustic siren alarm is generated by the voltage at the siren input; And c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) A security system and a convenience system having means in said controller for providing external vehicle light emission when the igniter is turned off for a predetermined period of time in a low light condition. A security system and convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to control the light emitting system of the vehicle, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a plurality of levels of visual and audible alarm signals, including sirens, wherein the volume of the acoustic siren alarm is generated by the voltage at the siren input; And c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) A security system and a convenience system having means in said controller for providing external and internal vehicle light emission when the security system is disarmed in low light conditions. In a security system that monitors and controls access to a protected area, and has multiple levels of alert signals corresponding to the level of security threats to the area, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different input levels of security threat corresponding to the level of threat to the area; b) means for delivering visual and audio multiple levels of an alarm signal, the alarm signal being i) a low level alarm consisting of a voice alert, a series of audible rings or luminescence, ii) the voice alert, a series of the audibles A medium level alarm consisting of a combination of ringing and luminescence, and iii) a high level alarm consisting of an immediate full siren alarm and the luminescence, wherein the audible siren alarm continuously comprises a high level alarm generated by the voltage of the siren Way; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) means for permanently storing system operating parameters in an electrically programmable and erasable read only memory; And e) a disarm in which a controller monitors the input device and the transmitting means generates the multi-level alarm signal in response to and in response to the sensor activation signal, or the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. In a mode, comprising a controller that uses the operating parameters to control the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller i) means for detecting a sensor input signal corresponding to a threat of each said level for said security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said level of alert corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) generating an additional output signal to said means for delivering said multiple levels of alert signal within a set time period upon receipt of an additional input signal from said sensor of the same or higher threat level or after receipt of a first sensor input signal. Security system with means. A security system and a convenience system for monitoring and controlling access to a vehicle and having multiple levels of alert signals corresponding to the level of security threats to the vehicle, a) a plurality of sensor input devices located in the vehicle, each including a switch, an impact sensor or an electromagnetic disturbance sensor, each detecting a threat situation and providing a sensor activation input of a level corresponding to the level of the threat to the vehicle; b) means for conveying a plurality of visual and auditory levels of alert signals corresponding to the level of threat received in said zone, said alert signals comprising i) a voice alert, a series of audible rings or flashes; ii) a medium level alarm consisting of a combination of said voice alert, said series of audible rings and said luminescence; And iii) a high level alert consisting of an immediate full siren alert and the luminescence, wherein the audible siren alert comprises a high level alert generated by the voltage of the siren; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) means for permanently storing system operating parameters in an electrically programmable and erasable read only memory; And e) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the input device and causes the delivery means to generate the multiple levels of alarm signals corresponding to and responsive to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signals. In disarm mode, comprising a controller that uses the operating parameters to control the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting a sensor input signal corresponding to a threat of each said level for said security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means for generating an additional output signal to said means for delivering an alert of said level within a set time period upon receipt of an additional input signal from said sensor of the same or higher threat level or after receipt of a first sensor input signal. Security system and convenience system. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, a radio frequency remote control transmitter having means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multilevel alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for using a siren to generate an audible ringing in and around the protected area to indicate a change in sensor installation from operation to non-operation and from non-operation to operation; And v) A security system with means for identifying the last two inputs tested using visual indicators. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to test the installation of the security system, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm in which the security system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A mode for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the security system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; iv) means for using a siren to generate an audible ringing in and around the protected area to indicate a change in sensor installation from operation to non-operation and from non-operation to operation; And v) Security system and convenience system with means for identifying the last two inputs tested using visual indicators. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to manually and remotely change the mode of the security system between a security mode and a valid mode, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) valid mode for selectively disabling a user defined subgroup of the input sensor; And e) a cancer mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device and the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A controller for controlling the operation of the security system to operate the system, The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means for said controller to activate / deactivate said valid mode upon user activation input, and to decode and operate upon transmission of a control signal from said transmitter. A security system and a convenience system having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and having the ability to manually and remotely change the mode of the security system between a security mode and a valid mode, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for communicating visual and audio multiple levels of alert signal; c) a radio frequency remote control transmitter having a radio frequency receiver and an antenna for receiving a digitally encoded transmission signal, and means for generating a plurality of digitally encoded control transmission signals to the receiver; d) valid mode for selectively disabling a user defined subgroup of the input sensor; And e) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device such that the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm such that the security system is unable to deliver the alarm signal. A mode for controlling an operation of the security system so that the security system can be operated; The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) means for deactivating and operating said valid mode on said user activation input such that said controller decodes and operates upon transmission of a control signal from said transmitter. A security system having the ability to monitor and control access to a protected area and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, the controller comprising: a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a plurality of levels of visual and audio warning signals, including sirens, wherein the volume of the acoustic siren alarm is generated by the voltage of the siren; c) a dark mode in which a controller monitors the sensor device such that the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or a disarm mode in which the system is unable to transmit the alarm signal. And a controller for controlling the operation of the security system so that the system can be operated. The controller, i) means for detecting the sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) means in the controller to decode the transmitted signal and process the sensor input signal; And iv) to effectively reduce the voltage and current of the siren output by using a separate pre-driver transistor, driven by a separate ring signal, regardless of the extended siren output, to generate a ring base drive to the siren output drive transistor. A security system having means for reducing the volume of siren ringing. A security system and a convenience system having a controller having the ability to monitor and control access to a vehicle and to reduce the volume of the alarm siren ring, a) a plurality of sensor input devices positioned around the protected area to provide different inputs of security threats corresponding to the threat to the area; b) means for conveying a plurality of levels of visual and audio warning signals, including sirens, wherein the volume of the acoustic siren alarm is generated by the voltage of the siren; c) a disarm in which a controller monitors the sensor device such that the delivery means generates the multiple levels of alarm signal in response to the sensor activation signal, or the security system is unable to communicate the alarm signal. A mode for controlling an operation of the security system so that the security system can be operated; The controller, i) means for detecting a sensor input signal corresponding to each of the threats to the security zone; ii) means for generating an output signal to said means for conveying said plurality of levels of alarm signal corresponding to said sensor input signal; iii) decoding the transmitted signal Means in the controller for processing the sensor input signal; And iv) to effectively reduce the voltage and current of the siren output by using a separate pre-driver transistor, driven by a separate ring signal, regardless of the extended siren output, to generate a ring base drive to the siren output drive transistor. A security system and a convenience system having means for reducing the volume of the siren ringing.

Images