A vehicle can include one or more movably mounted cameras that are able to move to adjust a viewing angle of the camera(s) relative to a body of the vehicle. The camera(s) may be movable by virtue of being coupled to a movable side mirror, such that movement of the side mirror changes a field of view of the camera coupled to the side mirror. For example, the side mirror can be rotated about a rotational axis between a first position in which a field of view of the camera is directed in a first direction (e.g. toward a ground proximate the vehicle), and a second position in which the field of view of the camera is directed in a second direction, different than the first direction (e.g., outward from the vehicle or toward a door of the vehicle).

A vehicular system and method for sending a silent request for assistance when driving under duress is disclosed. The vehicular system includes of a data communication module, an identification detector and a decision unit. The decision unit determines a condition during ignition of an engine based on one or more biometric data inputs received through the identification detector. In particular, if the condition during ignition is determined as under normal circumstances, the decision unit commands or execute ignition of engine and user's preferred settings, if any. If the condition during ignition is determined as under duress, the decision unit commands or execute ignition of engine and user's preferred settings, and the data communication module to send a notification to an external party simultaneously.

This invention relates to security systems. Previously, vehicle vandals and thieves were difficult to stop. Embodiments of the present invention use a vehicle security system (100) includes at least two image capture devices (ICD), sensors, a global positioning system tracking module (GPSTM), a control module (CM), and a monitoring device. The ICD are positioned at predetermined locations of the vehicle for capturing and transmitting images of a target object. The CM receives the captured images and sensor data variables. The CM analyzes the received images and sensor data variables based on predefined criteria to trigger auxiliary units. The CM transmits the images and sensor data variables based on the predefined criteria to the monitoring device. A graphical user interface displays the images for monitoring the vehicle and notifies the user.

An automobile tracking and notification device and an associated communication system provide numerous safety and convenience features that ease the stress of daily operation of an automobile. The device provides functionality for monitoring the location of the vehicle and providing real-time location updates to the user; detecting when the vehicle is being towed or stolen and providing real-time alerts to the user and/or to local authorities; detecting when the vehicle is involved in an accident and alerting nearby authorities; and providing information and guidance relating to diagnostic trouble codes.

The device and system discussed below are designed to track and report vehicle theft. The device and system are focused on use on smaller vehicles, specifically motorcycles, small watercraft, another related power sports hardware. The theft detection system tracks movement in combination with determining whether an authorized user is present.

A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.

A system for limiting vehicle operation is disclosed. The system may comprise one or more memory units for storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may comprise determining that a key device is inside the vehicle; performing an authentication; setting the vehicle in a first vehicle mode; starting the vehicle based on the determination and the first authentication; and limiting vehicle operation based on the first vehicle mode.

A method for operating an anti-theft device for a motor vehicle which is unlocked when a radio signal is received from a radio-based remote control device of the motor vehicle and, after unlocking, is started by actuating a start/stop operating element. Here, an interior of the motor vehicle is monitored by a detection device of the anti-theft device after the motor vehicle has been started. For the monitoring of the interior of the motor vehicle, a search signal restricted to the interior is output by the detection device in the interior of the motor vehicle. The radio-based remote control device is configured to output a detection signal when the search signal is received. If the detection signal is not received by the detection device before a predetermined search time, a warning message is output to a unit outside the vehicle.

Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed towards providing a multipurpose event detection sensor and a communications means for delivering a payload notification. In particular, embodiments of the present invention are configured to provide a system comprising a sensor capable of detecting events, such as vibrations of varying forms and amplitude, generating an alert based on certain parameters of those events and transmitting that alert to a remote system via a communications means.

A method for authorizing access to a motor vehicle for use by a third party. In the method, first a request message requesting use by a third party is received by a server device. After the request message is received, an access code by which the third-party use is authorized is generated. A release message is then output to the third party, said release message containing the access code. In a further method step, a test code which matches the access code is output to the motor vehicle. Finally, access to the motor vehicle for the third-party use is authorized if the motor vehicle receives an access code via a near-field receiving device, said access code matching the test code which has been transmitted to the motor vehicle by the server device.