Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for immobilizing a vehicle based on the detection of threats, such as tampering or jamming. The method includes configuring a vehicle for tamper and jamming detection, installing a communication device ...

The present invention concerns a vehicle V comprising a plurality of equipment CE. The vehicle comprises a first secure element SE1 and a second secure element SE2. One of the first and second secure elements SE1, SE2 is integral with said vehicle V, the o...

A plug-in vehicle security system (12) that includes a plug-in wireless relay module (14) and a plug-in telematics device (34). The relay module (14) includes a relay switch (16) and a wireless receiver (20) coupled to the relay switch (16) in a manner eff...

A communication system (10) and method (200, 300, 400) to allow authorized access to a vehicle (12). The system communicates with an internet server (14) and a mobile communication device (18) such as a smart phone (22) or RFID transponder (20) to determin...

A controller (3) for an electronic key system (1) including a portable device (2) and an engine (90). When the ID code of the portable device cannot be authenticated, the controller instructs the driver of the necessary operations. When a transmitter circu...

The key element (1) is associated with a holder (2) and the holder is arranged on a selection or shift lever (3) or in the instrument panel or console region. The key element has at least one operating element in the form of a starting button (4) for a dri...

An anti-theft device for a motor vehicle wherein a personal identification unit (T) is carried by an authorized operator of said motor vehicle and includes means for identifying its location in the vicinity of the motor vehicle. A vehicle control unit (10)...

A method for preventing unauthorized access to a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes apparatus which is positioned within a known motor housing (12) and actuatable only within the motor housing (12). In one embodiment, an ignition generator coil (20)...