Owning a mechanical key alone does not allow knowing whether an automobile, dwelling, etc. is locked or unlocked. Furthermore, if a plurality of keys are owned, it is difficult to identify at a glance a key for a particular object. Furthermore, when a toll...

A method for preventing an incident using a dialog-type apparatus capable of performing a dialog with a human being. The includes the steps of the dialog-type apparatus detecting a human being; the dialog-type apparatus performing a dialog with the human b...

A structure is provided for installing in a motorcycle an anti-theft device (20) capable of reporting its position by wirelessly transmitting at least identifying information utilizing the GPS or PHS positioning system. The structure includes a receptacle ...

The invention allows to take appropriate action promptly in response to a report from a vehicle of an abnormality such as a theft, an accident, or a failure. Therefore, a terminal apparatus (3) is included in vehicles (1) and (2) to transmit an abnormality...