FR2706390A1 - Vehicle anti-theft device characterised by the use of the screens/windows as a liquid-crystal display (L.C.D.) with incorporated supply in order to display "STOLEN VEHICLE" indelibly - Google Patents

Abstract

It is sufficient to space the display pixels intended to or not to become opaque as a function of their excitation by one or more transistors, and to supply with current with no access for breaking by the thief so that, in the event of theft, the said theft is displayed on the windscreen, the rear screen, the side windows or, in the case of lorries and the like, on a panel located between the rear tail lights or else the side panels.

Description

DESCRIPTION:
The state of the art relating to the methods of protection against theft of any vehicle, shows that apart from marking the windows by etching, it is the sound, the triggered alarms which produce a siren sound , or equivalent, which is the most generalized. However, the law prohibits their prolonged use due to noise pollution. Furthermore, the marking is: 1) small 2) modifiable 3) illegible "at a distance" by the public or representatives of
public order.

The present invention innovates in that it transforms into an LCD screen, like that of a television set or of a laptop or videophone, etc., the windows or additive panels of the vehicles to be protected, into panels displaying CLEARLY and
READY REMOTELY, PIXELS SPACES readable in "pointillism restored by the eye", that the vehicle is FLIGHT.

At rest (without excitement or, on the contrary, with, depending on the
ASSEMBLY), the pixel is TRANSPARENT (many patents).

Excited, the PIXEL becomes opaque (and one or other of the known "image" coloring processes will be applied to it at leisure) and makes it read
VEHICLE FLIGHT
VEHICLE STOLEN etc ...

readable remotely by whom it may concern or who can report it, even if the vehicle is transported (and, in this case, when it is "on board", the flight is visible live).

 I - Installation of PIXELS (picture elements) a- We can introduce them between two layers of glass. - b- We can apply them on the windows, but then we can easily cut the circuit.

Let's just claim both methods.

It is exactly the same as adding anti-frost filaments in or on the same vehicle glass.

We space the PIXELS, so as to prevent the clear vision of the environment from becoming blocked in the event of untimely triggering of the device.

The texts reporting the theft would preferably be arranged in large, easily readable letters, making sure not to place pixels at the precise location of the driver's (minimum) vision, as in the case with SECURIT type windows. On the other hand, where the vision is not imperative, we will CHARGE in
ALERT PIXELS.

For trucks, not having side windows and especially rear, we will have the panels replacing them.

II - Installation of power / current:
It is the second important pole of the invention. If the thief can
CUT THE POWER, it stops the deterrent display and the system becomes inoperative.

The present invention recommends embedding mini and rechargeable batteries "between the sheets of laminated glass".

Example: For the windshield, rechargeable batteries or any known or to be discovered device having the same storage performance and restitution of power supply (for transistors or the like of PIXELS, very few are needed!), Said batteries, therefore will be embedded where there is, for example not limiting, the mirror.

It will be understood that depending on the nature and location of the glass and the add-on panels (display / VOL), the rechargeable batteries will be placed mainly where appropriate.

The important thing is, in the present invention, that the thief cannot interrupt the display / theft. since it only has access to a breaker or a power supply break, by breaking all the windows and panels (which would be SUSPECT!). The recharging of said rechargeable batteries will be carried out by any known means, by battery (continuous), or charger (alternative), or to be discovered.

 It will suffice, per set of batteries, two wires coming out of the glass.

111 - Triggering of the ZVQL DISPLAY:
We have already indicated that the safety of the use of the vehicle (even stolen) will in no way be affected: no opacity in front of the driver's eyes! Mainly the invention recommends, claims and recommends, one to several movement sensors (even of the vehicle lifted by a crane or the like), relayed to one of the power supply interrupters, located between the power supply batteries and the "master of power supply "(general conductor) of each set of PIXELS.

The main thing is that no access to "sensors" or "motion sensors" or "simple sensors" is possible by the thief without breaking the windows or panels, which implies suspicion of witnesses.

Connection to said wires according to claims 5 and 6, of a
KEY characterized in that it allows, by direct connection, preferably to the wire outlet described in 5, to interrupt the circuit by short-circuiting it: preferably choose an ELECTRONIC MEMORY KEY, for example by
MEMORY CHIP. Any other key or attempt to connect said wires to each other would immediately light up (until the appropriate key is introduced or connected), the PIXELS.

To sum up: 1) Pixels displaying what we want to display.

2) Unassailable rechargeable power supply, except BRIS.

3) Sensors inaccessible either.

4) Color by known process or to be discovered as an option "not opaque" or, then, simply in LOCAL capital (Ice darties or panel).

Claims (7)

CLAIMS: 1- Use of the known principle of liquid crystal screens LCD characterized in that here it is used to display on windows and panels of all vehicles: "VOLE" (or similar), by the pixel principle. 2- Spacing of said pixels according to claim n "1, characterized in that the safety of the vehicle, even when stolen, must not be obscured: therefore the displayed image will be made up of pixels in spaced locations, in denser locations, colored or not. 3- Power supply of (generally) transistors using said display pixels according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it is embedded between the sheets of glass or laminated plates, rather than plated, bonded or screen printed, on the glasses or arranged elsewhere. 4- sensors, sensors, triggers of the power supply of the pixel transistors, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at the slightest movement movement or even total lifting of the vehicle, they supply by opening the circuit of power the transistors generating the "VOLE" (or similar) display by the pixels, with or without addition of color. 5- output of son (or similar) positive and negative, direct or alternating current, according to any one of the preceding claims, allowing by any electrical process (including solar) to recharge the rechargeable batteries, characterized in that only these wires are external to the laminated glass (windows, panels), and therefore allow recharging of the batteries, but no circuit breakage allowing display. 6- Connection of said wires according to claim 5, characterized in that the cigarette lighter or any device connected to one or to a battery, or alternatively to alternating current with a transformer, forming part of the invention since allowing the eternal charge of batteries without possible access to said. 7- Connection to said wires according to claims 5 and 6, a CLE characterized in that it allows, by direct connection, preferably on the wire outlet described in 5, to interrupt the circuit by shorting it : you will preferably choose an ELECTRONIC MEMORY KEY, for example by MEMORY CHIP. Any other key or attempt to connect said wires to each other would immediately light up (until the appropriate key is introduced or connected), the PIXELS.