초록

A vehicle security system 10 having a sensor 28 which selectively produces output signals based upon a threshold signal comparison, which automatically deactivates upon the presence of transmitter 20, and which may be used in combination with an existing vehicle security system 106.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A shock sensor adapted for use in detecting a shock made to a stationary vehicle, said shock sensor comprising:a housing which includes a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces;a light source deployed within said housing and adapted to generate light parallel to two of sai

[ We claim:] [1.] A shock sensor adapted for use in detecting a shock made to a stationary vehicle, said shock sensor comprising:a housing which includes a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces;a light source deployed within said housing and adapted to generate light parallel to two of said surfaces;a light detector deployed within said housing and adapted to receive said generated light; andan elastic member deployed within said housing and including a first and a second end; wherein said first end of said elastic member is attached to said bottom surface of said housing, and said second end of said elastic member is attached to a member;said member is a moveable member which is deployed between said light source and said light detector for blocking said generated light to said light detector, and said member is capable of moving vertically when said shock is made to said stationary vehicle for allowing at least a portion of said generated light to be received by said light detector.