RU2184661C1 - Method of preventing unauthorized use of vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: transport engineering; devices preventing high-jacking, capture and theft of vehicles. SUBSTANCE: according to proposed method, vehicle is furnished with protection system including alarm and antitheft parts which are set into action by means of radio trinkets and transponders and also from paging system operator's center over paging communication channel. Moreover, vehicle is provided with WEB-server compatible with standard browser programs for Internet and control device equipped with browser program is installed out of vehicle. Enquiries are sent to WEB-server by means of this control device, alarm and antitheft parts of system are monitoring and adjustments and modes of operation of the parts are controlled. At simultaneous control over alarm and antitheft parts of system by means of orders sent from paging system operator's center, from control device furnished with browser program, from transponders and from radio trinkets, priority of orders is set according to enumeration of above-indicated control devices. EFFECT: improved efficiency of antitheft protection of vehicle. 7 cl, 1 dwg

Description

 The invention relates to techniques for protecting vehicles (TS) from theft, capture and theft (hereinafter, unauthorized use).

 There is a method of preventing unauthorized use of vehicles, according to which an electronic protection system containing security and anti-theft parts is installed on the vehicle and their modes are controlled by remote controls and transponders located at the vehicle user when they are added to the reading zone of the vehicle protection system against unauthorized use (RU 2093385 C1, B 60 R 25/00, 10.20.1997; RU 2123441 C1, B 60 R 25/00, 12.20.1998).

 The disadvantage of this method is determined by the low efficiency of vehicle protection, since when a user detects the fact of unauthorized use of his vehicle, he cannot take effective measures to force a remote stop of the vehicle.

 Closest to the proposed (prototype) is a way to prevent unauthorized use of the vehicle, according to which a protection system containing security and anti-theft parts is installed on the vehicle and affect the operating modes of these parts using remote controls and transponders located at the vehicle users when any of them are entered into the reading zone of the security system, as well as using the transmitting node of the paging network operator center via the paging channel (RU 2155683 C1, 60 R 25/00, 03/16/2000).

 This method provides the user with the opportunity to attract long-distance communication network operators to force stop the vehicle. However, this method is not free from disadvantages. They are due to the lack of control over the state of the security and anti-theft parts of the protection system, as well as the impossibility of quality control of the settings and operation modes of the protection system.

 The objective of the invention is to increase the protection efficiency of the vehicle while providing additional service capabilities of the used protection system during operation and maintenance of the vehicle.

 To solve the problem in a known way to prevent unauthorized use of vehicles, according to which they install a protection system on the vehicle containing security and anti-theft parts and affect the operating modes of these parts using remote controls and transponders located at the users of the vehicle when any of them are inserted into the reading zone security systems, as well as using the transmitting node of the paging network operator center via the paging channel, - additionally protected from unauthorized access WEB server, similar to Internet servers and compatible with standard browser programs for viewing information on the Internet, and outside the TS - a control device equipped with a browser program connect the WEB server to the security and anti-theft parts of the protection system, and through a data exchange channel - with a control device equipped with a browser program, while using a browser program send requests from the specified control device to the WEB server in accordance with the standard protocol actions, using the browser program, view the status of the security and anti-theft parts of the protection system, control their settings and operating modes, which provide control of the security and anti-theft parts of the protection system or control these parts separately from each other using a combination of commands sent from the transmitting node of the call center a paging network, from a control device equipped with a browser program, from transponders and remote controls, while priority is given to the execution of control commands phenomenon is set according to the above procedure transfers these control means.

 Partial essential features of the invention also contribute to the solution of the problem.

 On the WEB server they create pages for the user of the vehicle and the installer of the service center, including pages with installation and blocking diagrams providing maintenance and repair of the vehicle. At the same time, pages on the WEB server are created in HTML or WML.

 As a control device equipped with a browser program, personal computers such as PC, Lap Top, PDA or a cell phone are used.

 The data exchange channel between the WEB server and the control device equipped with the browser program is wired or wireless, for example, using the Bluetooth, HomeRF or IEEE 802.11 standards, with a local connection.

 The data exchange channel between the WEB server and the control device equipped with a browser program is wireless, for example, related to paging or cellular telephony, with a global connection.

 It should be noted that the implementation of information communication between the user of the vehicle and the protected vehicle based on the channels (radio channels) of data exchange (audio and video information) has already become quite widespread, including using work and home personal computers, as well as the Internet ( WO 00/72463 A2, H 04 B 7/00, 11/30/2000). Vehicle protection systems using servers are also known (WO 98/16412 A1, B 60 R 25/10, 04/23/1998). However, in these technical solutions, the placement of WEB-servers directly on the vehicle is not supposed, and in connection with this, the above technical result is not achieved.

 The drawing shows a functional diagram illustrating the implementation of the proposed method.

 The drawing shows the transponders 1, key rings 2, security 3 part of the protection system, anti-theft 4 part of the protection system, node 5 for reading signals from transponders and key rings, sensors 6 of unauthorized access, receiving node 7 of the paging network, transmitting node 8 of the operator center paging network, immobilizer 9, alarm node 10, control device 11 equipped with a browser program, WEB server 12, data exchange channel 13, priority command setting node 14.

 The protection system is designed to prevent theft of the vehicle, an alarm about attempts to penetrate and create comfort during the operation of the vehicle. The specified system notifies the user of the vehicle of an intrusion or attempt of unauthorized influence on the vehicle, blocks the engine when trying to unauthorized use of the car or its capture, controls the nodes of the vehicle in order to create comfortable conditions for the user.

 The action of the protection system is determined by the selected programming method and is based on remote recognition of transponder codes 1 and remote controls 2, the first of which allow you to control the security 3 and anti-theft 4 parts of the protection system, and the second only security part 3.

 Each of the transponders 1 has a unique code. The node 5 for reading information from transponders and keyfobs remotely determines the presence or absence of the transponder 1 in the reading zone and responds accordingly.

 After recognition of the transponder 1, the protection system allows you to freely use the vehicle. The range of transponder 1 is such that it allows the user to control the vehicle without removing the transponder from the pocket. If the transponder was not recognized, the protection system concludes that the vehicle was not used by the user, after which the protection system notifies of an attempt of unauthorized entry and blocks the operation of the engine.

 Remote controls 2 provide additional service and are not required when using the security system.

 Depending on the number of monitored unauthorized access sensors 6, there are two main modes of vehicle security: full security mode, in which all sensors are monitored, and perimeter security mode, in which shock and volume sensors are not monitored.

 The perimeter security mode is used in cases where false alarms of shock and volume sensors may occur. For example, when guarding a vehicle with a running engine or guarding a vehicle in the cabin of which someone is located.

The keyfob channel 2 is protected from scanning and code interception using the patented KeeLoQ® dynamic coding algorithm (MicroChip, USA). The keyfob code 2 changes randomly each time the button is pressed. The number of code combinations is 2 • 10 ¹⁹ . Once transmitted, the code will never be repeated and will not be accepted by the security system. The keyfob 2 has a range of 30 m.

 The same transponders 1 and remote controls 2 can control several protection systems installed on different vehicles.

 The protection system allows you to protect vehicles with the engine running without removing the keys from the ignition. When you open the hood, trunk or interior doors, as well as when you press the brake pedal, the protection system goes into alarm mode and blocks the engine.

 At the command of the remote control 2, you can open the trunk lock. Two operating modes are possible if the vehicle is armed. In one case, the protection system disables the security mode, and after closing the trunk, it again activates the security mode. In the second case, the protection system disables the sensors and the tailgate for 15 s. After that, the system waits for the trunk to be closed. 4 seconds after the trunk is closed, the protection system includes a full security mode.

 Security 3 and anti-theft 4 parts of the protection system can be controlled not only by transponders 1 and remote controls 2. When attempting to steal a vehicle, a driver who is a subscriber of a paging communication system can communicate with the paging operator (operator center) using a telephone. He receives by phone a user message about theft containing the conditional number (address) of the receiving node 7 of the paging network and transmits to the receiving node 7 of the paging network using the transmitting node 8 of the operator center of the paging network a command to block the engine by the immobilizer 9 and to send alarms using node 10 alarm.

 Of particular importance in this protection system is the control of its security 3 and anti-theft 4 parts by means of a control device 11 equipped with a browser program and a WEB server 12 connected to each other by a data exchange channel 13.

 As a control device 11 equipped with a browser program, personal computers such as PC, Lap Top, PDA (WWW browser) or a cell phone (WAP browser) can be used.

 The data exchange channel 13 between the WEB server 12 and the control device 11 equipped with a browser program is wired or wireless, for example, using Bluetooth, HomeRF, or IEEE 802.11 standards, providing a local connection (for a short distance - up to 10 m). This channel can be made wireless, for example, related to paging or cellular telephony, providing a global connection over a long distance.

 The WEB server 12 is a computer that provides information exchange in the local and / or global networks in accordance with predetermined interaction protocols (for example, Internet protocols). After reading information about the transponder 1 included in the reading zone of the protection system, the node 5 for reading signals from transponders and remote controls transmits information about the user of the vehicle to the WEB server 12. After that, the WEB server 12 makes service settings on the vehicle, strictly individual for each of the users. If necessary, each user can make changes to their service settings registered on the WEB server 12.

 In this case, the WEB server 12 is protected from unauthorized access. Such security may include: restriction of access at a certain time and / or for certain users, and / or a certain number of times; limiting the totality of directories available to a particular user; restriction for a specific user of the list of possible actions (for example, only reading files); marking files with characters like "read only", "stealth when viewing a list of files."

 On the WEB server 12 create pages for the user of the vehicle and the installer of the service center. Pages can be with installation and blocking schemes, providing ease of maintenance and repair of vehicles. The most preferred languages used to form these pages are HTML or WML.

 In the process of controlling the security 3 and anti-theft 4 parts of the protection system using the control device 11, equipped with a browser program, using the standard protocol of interaction with the WEB server 12, requests are sent to the latter. At the same time, using the browser program, they view the status of the security 3 and anti-theft 4 parts of the protection system, and also control their settings and operating modes.

 While simultaneously controlling the security 3 and anti-theft 4 parts of the protection system using the combination of commands sent by the transmitting node 8 of the paging operator, from the control device 11 equipped with a browser program, from transponders 1 and from the key fobs 2, the priority of the control commands is set by the priority setting unit 14 control commands in the sequence corresponding to the above order of transfer of these control means. This allows you to prevent the ability to control the vehicle by an attacker when transponders 1 and remote controls 2 get into it.

 Thus, the proposed method provides increased efficiency of vehicle protection. The claimed technology for controlling the security and anti-theft parts of the protection system using a special control device 11 equipped with a browser program, a data exchange channel 13 and a WEB server 12 installed on the TS provides the ability to manage settings when installing the protection system without using additional programs, since this is enough standard programs available on computers of all kinds. At the same time, along with an increase in the efficiency of vehicle protection, the service capabilities and ease of use of the vehicle are significantly expanded during its operation and maintenance.

Claims (7)

 1. A method for preventing unauthorized use of a vehicle, according to which a protection system containing security and anti-theft parts is installed on the vehicle and they are affected by the operating modes of the said parts using the remote controls and transponders of the vehicle users when any of them are introduced into the system readout zone protection, as well as using the transmitting node of the paging network operator center via the paging channel, characterized in that by trans This tool additionally installs a WEB server protected from unauthorized access, similar to Internet servers and compatible with standard browser programs for viewing information on the Internet, and outside the vehicle, a control device equipped with a browser program connects the WEB server to the security and anti-theft parts of the system protection, and by means of a data exchange channel - with a control device equipped with a browser program, while using the browser program they send requests from the specified control devices on the WEB server in accordance with the standard interaction protocol, view the status of the security and anti-theft parts of the protection system using the browser program, control their settings and operating modes that ensure the security and anti-theft parts of the protection system are controlled or the specified parts are controlled separately from each other using a set of commands sent from the transmitting node of the paging network operator center, from a control device equipped with a browser program, with transponders and remote controls, while the priority of the execution of control commands is set in accordance with the above procedure for listing these controls.  2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the WEB server creates pages for the user by the vehicle and the installer of the service center.  3. The method according to p. 1 or 2, characterized in that on the WEB server create pages with installation and blocking diagrams providing maintenance and repair of the vehicle.  4. The method according to p. 2 or 3, characterized in that the pages on the WEB server are created in HTML or WML.  5. The method according to p. 1, characterized in that as a control device equipped with a browser program, use personal computers such as PC, Lap Top, PDA or cell phone.  6. The method according to p. 1, characterized in that the data exchange channel between the WEB server and the control device equipped with a browser program is wired or wireless, for example, using Bluetooth, HomeRF or IEEE 802.11 standards, with a local connection.  7. The method according to p. 1, characterized in that the data exchange channel between the WEB server and the control device equipped with the browser program is performed wirelessly, for example, related to paging or cellular telephony, providing a global connection.