Aftermarket sound activated wireless vehicle door unlocker
OwnerJohn Clinton Kolarinventor
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Abstract
An aftermarket, sound activated, wireless, vehicle door unlocking device comprising a sound sensor, processor, memory, and an RF transmitter, transponder, or transceiver capable of generating an unlocking signal, and method of using the device. The device may be easily installed by unskilled users without modifying the vehicle wires or structure. The operator of the device will program the device with an unlocking sound sequence, and the RF unlocking codes needed to unlock the vehicle door. The device continually monitors the sensor for unlocking sounds, and delivers a door unlocking signal when this sound is detected. Various embodiments, including embedded RF key embodiments, solar powered embodiments, and alternative ways of programming the device are also discussed.
Claims14
An aftermarket, sound activated, wireless, vehicle door unlocking device, configured to operate from inside a vehicle by a user located outside said vehicle, and configured to be aftermarket installed in said vehicle without requiring modification of said vehicle's wires or structure, comprising:
- at least one microphone
- at least one processor, at least one memory device, and software;
- an electromechanical device for pressing an unlock button of a wireless key or wireless key fob;
- a wireless key or key fob cavity configured to at least partially contain said wireless key or key fob;
- wherein said wireless key or key fob comprises an RF transmitter, transponder, or transceiver, and memory for generating an unlocking RF signal code;
- wherein said device is located inside a vehicle, and does not require that said device be physically attached to said vehicle for operation;
- wherein said device is configured to operate from inside a vehicle by a user located outside said vehicle;
- wherein an unlocking input sound sequence is stored in said at least one memory device;
- wherein said at least one processor monitors said microphone for a presence of a user created or controlled input sound sequence, and when said at least one processor detects said unlocking input sound sequence, said processor directs said electromechanical device to press said unlock button, thereby causing said device, if said wireless key or key fob is present, to emit an unlocking RF signal code capable of directing a wireless door lock of said vehicle to transition from a locked state to an unlocked state.
A method of using user created or controlled sound to enable a user located outside a vehicle to wirelessly unlock a vehicle door, said vehicle door being equipped with a wireless lock, said method comprising:
- obtaining an aftermarket, sound activated, wireless vehicle door unlocking device configured to be aftermarket installed in said vehicle without requiring modification of said vehicle's wires or structure, comprising:
- at least one microphone
- at least one processor, at least one memory device, and software;
- an electromechanical device for pressing an unlock button of a wireless key or wireless key fob;
- a wireless key or key fob cavity configured to at least partially contain said wireless key or key fob;
- wherein said wireless key or key fob comprises an RF transmitter, transponder, or transceiver, and memory for generating an unlocking RF signal code;
- wherein said device is located inside a vehicle, and does not require that said device be physically attached to said vehicle for operation;
- wherein said device is configured to operate from inside a vehicle by a user located outside said vehicle;
- wherein an unlocking input sound sequence is stored in said at least one memory device;
- wherein said at least one processor monitors said microphone for a presence of an unlocking input sound sequence, and when said at least one processor detects said unlocking input sound sequence, said processor directs said electromechanical device to press said unlock button, thereby causing, if said wireless key or key fob is present, said device to emit an unlocking RF signal code capable of directing a wireless door lock of said vehicle to transition from a locked state to an unlocked state;
- configuring said device with an unlocking input sound sequence;
- placing said wireless key or key fob in said cavity;
- mounting or placing said device in the interior of a vehicle;
- locking said vehicle doors;
- and providing a user created or controlled unlocking input sound sequence.
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