TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to an antitheft system for a vehicle. More specifically, it pertains to an antitheft system for a vehicle determining authenticity of a driver and preventing minors from driving the vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] An anti-theft system is a method or device which is used to detect or prevent any unauthorised use of vehicle from unknown driver, preventing unauthorised driver to take ownership of the vehicle to their benefit at expense of original owner. Till date active device and passive device have been developed to prevent robbery of a vehicle, the active devices require some independent physical action by driver to activate the device every time, for example, pushing a button, locking door of the vehicle, steering wheel locking device. The passive device does not require any intervention from the driver that is passive devices automatically arm themselves when the vehicle is turned off, for example, car alarming system.
[0004] An antitheft system from steering lock to radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have been developed to secure the vehicle from any unauthorised driver. Another type of antitheft system includes but not limited to brake lock attached to brake of the vehicle, clutch pedal lock, car alarming system, voice recognition system, and wheel lock clamped with wheels of the vehicle preventing wheels from spinning.
[0005] The existing antitheft systems for the vehicle are less secure as the systems can be damaged or pilfered easily by hacking them, thereby increasing larceny rate. Cases are reported that after breaking anti-theft systems, an unauthorised user drives away the vehicle to a far off place that makes difficult to locate the vehicle, this type of robbed vehicle are rarely reclaimed and rendered to owner. Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled vehicles can still be tracked but it causes a lot of harassment to the vehicle owner. Moreover, in many cases vehicle are untraceable as an unauthorised driver can disable GPS after robbing the vehicle.

[0006] In present scenario, minors easily get access to the vehicle at a very early age and thereby can drive the vehicle very frequently. Day by day generation is becoming smarter, curbing underage driving is becoming a challenging task for government. A vehicle in hands of an untrained driver or minors is a weapon, capable of inflicting serious harm. The minors without having a driving license do reckless driving for thrilling purpose, which becomes a major reason for a vehicle accident on road.
[0007] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a simple and cost-effective antitheft system for vehicle preventing unauthorised driver and minors to drive the vehicle. [0008] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0009] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0010] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0011] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient and economical solution of an antitheft system for a vehicle.

[0012] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an antitheft system for a vehicle
to allow only authenticated driver to drive a vehicle.
[0013] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an antitheft system for a vehicle
to help overcome larceny rate.
[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an antitheft system for a
vehicle allowing only license holder to drive vehicle, not allowing minors to drive thereby
reducing number of accidents.
[0015] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent
from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
SUMMARY
[0016] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an antitheft system for a vehicle. More
specifically, it pertains to a simple and cost-effective antitheft system for a vehicle
determining authenticity of a driver and preventing minors from driving the vehicle.
[0017] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an antitheft system for a vehicle, the
system can include a scanner to scan a unique identifier of a document pertaining to identity
of an entity, a set of sensors to sense one or more biometric attributes associated with the
entity.
[0018] In an aspect, a control unit operatively coupled with ignition unit of vehicle, the
set of sensors, and the scanner device, wherein the control unit configured to identify the
entity by matching the scanned unique identifier of the document of the entity with a dataset
comprising a set of pre-stored unique identifiers associated with corresponding entities,
authenticate the entity by matching the sensed one or more attributes of the identified entity
with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored attributes associated with corresponding set of
pre-stored unique identifiers, and generate an ignition signal based on positive authentication
of the identified entity to enable unlocking of ignition unit for initiating ignition process of an
engine of the vehicle.
[0019] In an embodiment, the system includes a transceiver operatively coupled to the
control unit, the transceiver configured to transmit an alert signal generated by the control
unit based on negative authentication of the identified entity.
[0020] In an embodiment, the set of sensors comprises image detecting sensor to sense
an image of user, the control unit matches images of a user from pre-stored images.

[0021] In an embodiment, sleep detector sensor operatively coupled with control unit to
monitor size of pupil of the user, the control unit at every time will compare monitored size
of pupil with the predefined size of pupil, based on comparison if pupil size is less than
threshold size, the control unit will send an alert signal indicative to stop the ignition unit of
the vehicle.
[0022] In an embodiment, the alert signal can be any or a combination of horn, vehicle
indoor lights, and indicator lights.
[0023] In an embodiment, the system includes computing unit, based on negative
authentication the control unit sends a notification on a user computing device.
[0024] In an embodiment, the system includes location detection device operatively
coupled with the control unit to detect real-time geographical location of the system.
[0025] According to another aspect of the present disclosure a method antitheft of a
vehicle includes identifying, by control unit, the entity by matching the scanned unique
identifier of the document of the entity with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored unique
identifiers associated with corresponding entities; authenticating, by the control unit, the
entity by matching the sensed one or more attributes of the identified entity with a dataset
comprising a set of pre-stored attributes associated with corresponding set of pre-stored
unique identifiers; and generating, by the control unit, an ignition signal based on positive
authentication of the identified entity to enable unlocking of ignition unit for initiating
ignition process of an engine of the vehicle.
[0026] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter
will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred
embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent
like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of
the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The
drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the
description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a proposed antitheft system for a vehicle, in
accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow chart of a proposed antitheft system for a vehicle, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates a method of working of a proposed system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0032] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0033] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). [0034] Various terms as used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing. [0035] Embodiments explained herein relate to cleaning systems for solar panels. More specifically, it pertains to a simple and cost-effective docking platform for a cleaning robot for an array of solar panels to move the cleaning robot between different rows of the solar panels. The disclosed docking platform can provide an efficient solution for reducing number of cleaning robots needed to be deployed in a solar plant as well as for reducing requirement of human effort for shifting the robot form one row to another row of the solar panels. [0036] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a proposed antitheft system for a vehicle 100, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] According to an embodiment, an antitheft system for a vehicle 100 can be implemented on various automobiles. The system 100 can include a scanner 104, set of sensors 102 (can interchangeably be referred to as biometric device 102, hereinafter), and a control unit 106. In an implementation, the scanner 104, and the biometric device 102can be placed at dashboard of the vehicle to easily scan a document and recognise biometrics of entity (can interchangeably be referred to as user, driver, person, hereinafter) respectively. The control unit 106 can be integrated with an existing system of ignition unit of vehicle to enable or disable the ignition unit based on information received from the scanner 104 and the biometric device 102.
[0038] In an embodiment, the antitheft system for vehicle 100 can include a scanner 104 mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle at a proximal distance from the driver. The scanner 104 can scan unique identity document (hard copy or digital copy)of the driver, said scanner 104 can be operatively coupled with the control unit 106 to send the scanned information to the control unit 106. In another embodiment, the scanner 104 can be any or a combination of a flatbed scanner, sheet-fed scanner, handheld scanner, and drum scanners. In another embodiment, the scanner 104 can scan any type of unique identity documents including but not limited to aadhaar card, passport, voter-ID, driving license, ration card in any or combination of hard copy or soft copy. In an exemplary embodiment, the scanner 104 can scan one dimensional code and two dimensional codes printed on the unique identity documents, the one dimensional codes includes ean code, code 39, interleaved, Codabar, GS1 Databar, MSI Plessey, and two dimensional codes including Quick Response (QR) codes, Data Matrix code, PDF417, and AZTEC.
[0039] In an embodiment, the antitheft system for vehicle 100 can include biometric device 102 mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle, said device can sense one or more biometric attributes related to the driver, and send the sensed attributes to the control unit 106 for comparison of monitored attributes with the pre-stored biometric attributes. In an embodiment, the biometric attributes include but not limited to facial recognition, psychological biometrics, behavioural biometrics, fingerprints biometric associated with the driver. In another embodiment, biometric device can be placed at a position adjacent to the driver such that continuous monitoring of the driver could easily be done. [0040] In an exemplary embodiment, an authenticated driver starts the ignition unit of vehicle to drive the vehicle, in between the route unauthenticated driver gets replaced by the authenticated driver. For this instance, continuous monitoring of the biometric device 102 comes in picture, as soon as biometric device 102 sends information of unauthenticated driver

driving the vehicle, the control unit 106 in predefined time can send an alert signal to switch off ignition unit of the vehicle.
[0041] In an embodiment, the antitheft system for vehicle 100 can include a control unit 106 operatively coupled with the scanner 104, the biometric device 102 and the ignition unit of a vehicle. The scanner 104can send scanned signals to control unit 106, the control unit 106 to identify the driver identity by matching the scanned unique identity documents of the driver with a dataset having pre-stored unique identifiers associated with corresponding driver. In an exemplary embodiment, the scanner 104 scans driving license code number 7234656433 of the driver, the scanner 104 sends signals to the control unit 106, wherein the control unit 106 matches 7234656433 with pre-stored driving license numbers, when 7234656433 matches with pre-stored numbers then the control unit 106 sends a signal to ignition unit.
[0042] In an embodiment, the control unit 106 can operatively be coupled with the biometric device 102 such that the biometric device 102 can send biometric signals to the control unit 106. The control unit can authenticate the driver by matching the biometric attributes of the driver with pre-stored attributes associated with corresponding pre-stored unique identifier documents. The control unit 106 generates an ignition signal based on positive authentication of the identified driver to enable unlocking of ignition unit for initiating ignition process of an engine of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the system 100 can include transceiver operatively coupled with the control unit, the transceiver based on negative authentication can send an alert signal to computing device of the user. In another embodiment, the driver can have computing device, if the control unit 106 calculates negative authentication then the driver's computing device can receive a notification "Authentication unsuccessful and ignition unit is going to be switched off' to alert the driver. [0043] In an exemplary embodiment, biometric device 102 senses facial representation of the driver, and the biometric device 102 sends a signal to the control unit 106, said control unit 106 to match facial representation of the driver with pre-stored facial representations. If match is positive then after identifying and authenticating driver, the control unit 106 generate a signal to ignition unit for starting the ignition unit to enable start the vehicle engine. In yet another embodiment, the facial representation can be detected even with a change in hairstyle, putting glasses on the face, or any change in shape and size of the driver. [0044] In an embodiment, the antitheft system for a vehicle can include sleep detector sensor 108 mounted adjacent to the dashboard of the vehicle to sense pupil size of the driver. The sleep detector sensor 108 operatively coupled with the control unit, the sensor to

regularly send signals to control unit 106, said control unit 106 to compare monitored pupil size with predefined or threshold size. If pupil size is less than the threshold size, the control unit 106 can send an alert signal indicative to stop ignition unit thereby switching off the vehicle engine. In another embodiment, the alert signal can include but not limited to a horn, vehicle indoor light, and indicator lights.
[0045] In an embodiment, the antitheft system for vehicle 100 includes location detection device, such as Global Positioning System (GPS) 112 or satellite communication, can be operatively coupled with the control unit 106 to detect real-time geographical location of the system 100. In another embodiment, in case of the negative authentication, the control unit can send real-time geographical location notification to the user's computing device. [0046] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow chart of proposed antitheft system for a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0047] In an embodiment, the antitheft system for a vehicle is implemented in the vehicle, such as a car, to be driven. In block 202, driver starts the battery of car, the car driver scan driving license code either in hard copy or soft copy with scanner device at block 204. The driving license will be matched with a pre-stored database of the driving license to identify the driver at block 206, if driving license is matched with existing database number then move to block 214. If driving license of the driver is not matched with the existing database, then ignition unit of the car will not start at block 210 thereby communication network (GSM) will send a notification and location to owner of the car at block 212. At block 214, a biometric device will sense facial representation of the driver and the control unit will compare the monitored facial representation to the existing database of facial representations. If the facial representation matches with the existing database then ignition unit of the car will start at block 216, if facial representation not matches with the database then instruction at block 210 and block 212 will be followed. At block 218, sleep detector sensor will continuously monitor the driver of car while driving at block 220, if the sensor detects sleepiness of the driver, at block 220 will raise alarm and car will stop within a stipulated time.
[0048] FIG. 3 illustrates a method 300 of working of proposed system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] In an embodiment, the proposed method may be described in general context of computer-executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, functions, etc., that perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types. The method

can also be practiced in a distributed computing environment where functions are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, computer executable instructions may be located in both local and remote computer storage media, including memory storage devices. [0050] The order in which the method as described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement the method or alternate methods. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method may be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof. However, for ease of explanation, in the embodiments described below, the method may be considered to be implemented in the above described system.
[0051] In an embodiment, present disclosure elaborates upon a method for antitheft of a vehicle that comprises, at block 302, identifying, by a control unit, the entity by matching the scanned unique identifier of the document of the entity with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored unique identifiers associated with corresponding entities.
[0052] In an embodiment, the method further comprises at block 304,authenticating, by the control unit, the entity by matching the sensed one or more attributes of the identified entity with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored attributes associated with corresponding set of pre-stored unique identifiers
[0053] In an embodiment, the method further comprises at block 306, generating, by the control unit, an ignition signal based on positive authentication of the identified entity to enable unlocking of ignition unit for initiating ignition process of an engine of the vehicle. [0054] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ... .and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus

N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0055] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0056] The present disclosure provides an efficient and economical solution of an
antitheft system for a vehicle.
[0057] The present disclosure provides an antitheft system for a vehicle to allow only
authenticated driver to drive vehicle.
[0058] The present disclosure provides an antitheft system for a vehicle to help
overcome larceny rate.
[0059] The present disclosure provides an antitheft system for a vehicle allowing only
license holder to drive vehicle, not allowing minors to drive thereby reducing a number of
accidents.

Claim

1.An antitheft system for a vehicle, said system comprising:
a scanner to scan a unique identifier of a document pertaining to identity of an entity,
a set of sensors to sense one or more biometric attributes associated with the entity; and
a control unit operatively coupled with ignition unit of vehicle, the set of sensors, and the scanner device, wherein the control unit configured to:
identify the entity by matching the scanned unique identifier of the
document of the entity with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored unique
identifiers associated with corresponding entities;
authenticate the entity by matching the sensed one or more attributes
of the identified entity with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored attributes
associated with corresponding set of pre-stored unique identifiers; and
generate an ignition signal based on positive authentication of the
identified entity to enable unlocking of ignition unit for initiating ignition
process of an engine of the vehicle.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises a transceiver operatively coupled to the control unit, the transceiver configured to transmit an alert signal generated by the control unit based on negative authentication of the identified entity.
3. The system as claimed in clam 1, wherein the set of sensors comprises image detecting sensor to sense image of user, the control unit matches images of user from pre-stored images.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein sleep detector sensor operatively coupled with control unit to monitor size of pupil of the user, the control unit at every time will compare monitored size of pupil with the predefined size of pupil, based on comparison if pupil size is less than threshold size, the control unit will send an alert signal indicative to stop the ignition unit of the vehicle.
5. The system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the alert signal is any or combination of horn, vehicle indoor lights, and indicator lights.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises computing unit, based on negative authentication the control unit sends a notification on user computing device.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises location detection device operatively coupled with control unit to detect real time geographical location of the system.
8. A method for antitheft of a vehicle, said method comprising:
identifying, by control unit, the entity by matching the scanned unique identifier of the document of the entity with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored unique identifiers associated with corresponding entities;
authenticating, by the control unit, the entity by matching the sensed one or more attributes of the identified entity with a dataset comprising a set of pre-stored attributes associated with corresponding set of pre-stored unique identifiers; and
generating, by the control unit, an ignition signal based on positive authentication of the identified entity to enable unlocking of ignition unit for initiating ignition process of an engine of the vehicle.