The disclosure includes embodiments for theft deterrent for a connected vehicle using Basic Safety Message (BSM)-based Vehicle-to-Anything (V2X) communication. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, by a V2X radio, a wireless message that is transmitted by a first connected vehicle whose ignition is disengaged. In some embodiments, the method includes determining, based on a payload of the wireless message, that the first connected vehicle is being subjected to criminal activity. In some embodiments, the method includes taking a remedial action responsive to determining that the first connected vehicle is being subjected to criminal activity. In some embodiments, the remedial action is operable to deter the occurrence of the criminal activity (i.e., stop the first connected vehicle from being stolen) or gather visual evidence of the criminal activity.

A safety alert system for a vehicle has a computerized monitoring apparatus storing a pre-programmed telephone number for a specific cellular telephone, a plurality of sensors coupled to the computerized monitoring apparatus, sensing at least on/off status of vehicle ignition system, presence or absence of a person in a driver's seat of the vehicle, and presence of a person or another animal in a location in the vehicle other than the driver's seat, and wireless transmission circuitry adapted to send an alert to a cellular telephone. The computerized monitoring apparatus senses that vehicle ignition is on, a person is in the driver's seat, and there is a person or another animal in a location in the vehicle other than the driver's seat, then senses that the ignition is switched off, then senses that there is no person in the driver's seat, and then sends an alert to the cellular telephone.

An embodiment of the invention may include a method, computer program product and computer system for optimizing course understanding. The method, computer program product and computer system may include a computing device to receive fueling location data and vehicle identification data of a vehicle from a radio frequency identification (RFID) transceiver from a plurality of fueling stations. The RFID transceiver may receive the vehicle identification data at the RFID transceiver from a cryptographic RFID transponder as part of the vehicle. The computing device may receive user authentication signals authorizing a plurality of fueling stations from an authorized user of the vehicle. The computing device may determine from the fueling location data, the vehicle identification data, and the user authentication signals one or more fueling patterns. The computing device may detect a fueling location deviating from the one or more fueling patterns send an alert to an authorized device.

A multilevel automatic distress call system for infants trapped in an automobile, including a power control switch, a controller, timer switches and a first-level radio transmitter, a second-level radio transmitter and a microphone. The power control switch can be closed to put through the power supply of the multilevel automatic distress call system. The microphone is used to receive and recognize the cry of infant and startup commands to the controller. The controller is connected to the timer switches, the first-level radio transmitter, and the second-level ratio transmitter. The radio signals sent by the first-level radio transmitter is transmitted to a specific private communication equipment for an accurate alarm, while the radio signals sent by the second-level radio transmitter will be transmitted to a specific alarm platform for an emergency distress call. The system combines an accurate alarm with an emergency distress call, to help rescue the trapped infant.

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).

Disclosed is a vehicle security system for alerting on identifying an intrusion by an intruder. The vehicle security system includes at least one camera, a memory unit, a processing unit, a distributed set of databases, a server, an output device and a bi-directional communication unit. The camera is attached to the vehicle and is configured to capture images. The memory unit stores images captured by the camera. The processing unit is operably connected to the camera to process the images. The distributed set of databases for storing images and details of people. The server is operably connected to the processing unit, the distributed set of databases and stores authorized person images and a plurality of modules. The output device is operably connected to the processing unit to produce output signals on detecting the intruder. The plurality of modules includes an intruder module generates intruder signal by activating the output device to generate output signals and a personalized warning module activates the output device to generate personalized warning to warn off the intruder to stay away from the vehicle.

A monitoring system is configured to monitor a property. The monitoring system includes a property sensor that is configured to generate property sensor data that reflects an attribute of the property. The monitoring system includes a vehicle sensor that is configured to generate vehicle sensor data that reflects an attribute of a vehicle associated with the property. The monitoring system includes a monitor control unit that is configured to analyze the property sensor data and the vehicle sensor data. The monitor control unit is further configured to, based on analyzing the property sensor data and the vehicle sensor data, determine that an event associated with the vehicle has likely occurred. The monitor control unit is further configured to, based on determining that the event associated with the vehicle has likely occurred, determine a monitoring system action. The monitor control unit is further configured to perform the monitoring system action.

A system includes a vehicle cover, a mechanical tensioning device, a memory device, storing instructions, and one or more processors configured to execute instructions to perform the steps of a method to secure a vehicle. The mechanical tensioning device may include attachment means to attach the device to a wheel of the vehicle and means to attach a security cable of the vehicle cover integrated into a bottom edge of the vehicle cover to the mechanical tensioning device. The mechanical tensioning device may include a rotational reel connected to either a tensioning motor or a tensioning crank and optionally including either a mechanical bi-stable device or one or more sensors configured to monitor the tension of the security cable when engaged to the mechanical tensioning device. The processor may monitor for a change in tension and execute one or more security measures in response.

A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.

The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for anti hacker's hijacking of an autonomous vehicle, a device and a storage medium, wherein the method comprises monitoring an autonomous vehicle's running data; determining whether the autonomous vehicle is hijacked by a hacker according to a monitoring result and a preset rule; activating an anti-hijack emergency handling operation if it is determined that the autonomous vehicle is hijacked by the hacker. The solution of the present disclosure may be applied to improve safety of the autonomous vehicle.