Mark E Rutledge

US Patent:

D469413, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Jan 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/153417

Inventors:

Nguyen To - Vista CA
Mark Rutledge - Murrieta CA
Charlie Quong - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Directed Electronics, Inc. - Vista CA

International Classification:

1403

US Classification:

D14126

US Patent:

D469747, Feb 4, 2003

Filed:

Jan 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/153360

Inventors:

Nguyen To - Vista CA
Mark Rutledge - Murrieta CA
Charlie Quong - Irvin CA

Assignee:

Directed Electronics, Inc. - Vista CA

International Classification:

1403

US Classification:

D14132

US Patent:

7646285, Jan 12, 2010

Filed:

Sep 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/518114

Inventors:

Franklin Ochs - Vista CA, US
Mark Rutledge - Murrieta CA, US

Assignee:

DEI Headquarters, Inc. - Vista CA

International Classification:

B60Q 1/00
B60R 25/10
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

3404255, 34042613, 34042615, 34042617, 34082569, 701 29, 701 35, 701 36, 710 8, 307 91

Abstract:

A security system in a vehicle extends its protection to installed equipment of the vehicle, such as audio components and navigation systems. The installed equipment is armed and disarmed by the security system remote control, preventing the equipment from normal functioning after unauthorized removal. The security system further enables programming, monitoring, and diagnosing of the installed equipment through the security system remote control.

US Patent:

20030222755, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/163896

Inventors:

Jonathan Kemper - San Diego CA, US
Mark Rutledge - Murrieta CA, US
Jerry Birchfield - Vista CA, US

International Classification:

G05B019/00

US Classification:

340/005610, 340/005730

Abstract:

A credit card sized remote control transmitter comprising a complete independent remote control transmitter with an internal power supply, user operable switches, a system security encoder circuit, a transmitting circuit, an antenna, and printed circuit board combined into a transmitter embedded into a card that is the size of a normal credit card or smaller and thin enough to be easily and conveniently stored and carried in a user's wallet, purse, or garment pocket. The transmitter can be easily, conveniently, and comfortably stored and carried as an emergency or convenience remote control transmitter in case the primary remote control transmitter fails, is lost, is misplaced, or is inaccessibly locked inside the vehicle. Additionally, the transmitter optionally comprises a mechanical key for any emergency or convenience operation of any locking mechanism. When any key is to be used to operate the ignition and starting circuits of a vehicle, the transmitter with or without the key optionally comprises a complete transponder unit that is programmable into the passive interrupt system of a vehicle to enable the starting and running of a vehicle containing a passive interrupt system. The transmitter can also have contacts for charging the internal battery.

US Patent:

20050190044, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Feb 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/789534

Inventors:

Mark Rutledge - Murrieta CA, US

International Classification:

B60R025/10

US Classification:

340426100, 340426110, 340426130, 340426180

Abstract:

A mobile alarm method, system component, and alarm system, where the component or alarm system is fixably located within a passenger vehicle and the component communicates wirelessly with a mobile alarm controller and the component performs an alarm indication function based on signals received from the mobile alarm controller.

US Patent:

20070263348, Nov 15, 2007

Filed:

Dec 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/641538

Inventors:

Mark Rutledge - Murrieta CA, US
John Durbin - San Diego CA, US
Harry Fu - San Marcos CA, US
David Hatcher - Wildomar CA, US
Michelle Lin - Murrieta CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

361681000

Abstract:

A docking station provides supporting functions for portable electronic devices, such as music players, satellite radio receivers, and video game players. The supporting functions may include providing power, an audio amplifier, speakers, and a video or audio display. The docking station includes a base portion and a connector slidably engaged with the base portion for centering the portable electronic device with respect to the base portion. The base portion includes circuitry for processing signals from the portable electronic device. The connector can be attached to a circuit board that is slidably disposed between the base portion and an attachment portion removably connected to the base portion. The docking station can recognize the type of device connected and configure itself to accommodate the requirements of the portable electronic device. The docking station can include a display portion perpendicular to the base portion.

US Patent:

20090140846, Jun 4, 2009

Filed:

Dec 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/950142

Inventors:

Mark Rutledge - Vista CA, US

International Classification:

B60R 25/10

US Classification:

34042611

Abstract:

A method, a means, and an apparatus for controlling at least one function in a vehicle via a remote control unit are disclosed. An immobilizer element previously housed in an ignition key or in a first remote control unit apparatus is removed. According to the present teachings, a remote control unit housing of a remote control unit apparatus is provided, which is adapted to house the previously removed immobilizer element therein an opening, wherein the immobilizer element is secured therein via a door. A vehicle user may then use the provided remote control unit housing to control at least one function in a vehicle.

US Patent:

20100102943, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Oct 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/260364

Inventors:

Mark Rutledge - Murrieta CA, US
Minas Minassian - Vista CA, US

Assignee:

DEI HOLDINGS, INC. - Vista CA

International Classification:

B60R 25/00

US Classification:

34042636

Abstract:

A passive keyless entry system is provided comprising a wireless touch sensor, a RFID tag, a security system, a sensor antenna connected to the security system that receives a sensor signal from the wireless touch sensor, and a tag antenna connected to the security system that receives a tag signal from the RFID tag. The security system unlocks a locking mechanism when both the sensor signal and the tag signal are received by the security system. Preferably, the RFID tag comprises an active RFID chip.