SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARTUS FOR REMOTELY DISABLING OR ENABLING A VEHICLE

摘要

A system, method, and apparatus for disabling and/or enabling a vehicle. In one embodiment, the invention can be a method including transmitting a disable command to an electronic apparatus that is operably coupled to a vehicle. The electronic apparatus may be configured to transition the vehicle between an enabled state wherein operation of the vehicle is permitted and a disabled state wherein operation of the vehicle is prohibited. The method may further include, after the electronic apparatus receives the disable command, sending a test signal from the electronic apparatus to a remote server over a wireless network upon the vehicle being parked. When the test signal is not successfully sent to the remote server, the vehicle may remain in or be returned to the enabled state. When the test signal is successfully sent to the remote server, the vehicle may remain in or be returned to the disabled state.

主权项

1. A method for disabling and/or enabling a vehicle, the method comprising:
a) transmitting a disable command to an electronic apparatus that is operably coupled to a vehicle, the electronic apparatus configured to transition the vehicle between an enabled state in which operation of the vehicle is permitted and a disabled state in which operation of the vehicle is prohibited; b) transitioning the vehicle into the disabled state upon the electronic apparatus receiving the disable command; c) sending a test signal from the electronic apparatus to a remote server over a wireless network when the vehicle is in the disabled state and the vehicle is parked at a first location; and d) transitioning the vehicle into the enabled state when the test signal is not successfully sent to the remote server.