US 12,454,246 B2
System and method for automatic secure vehicle via wireless connectivity and local events
Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres, Rochester Hills, MI (US); Eric T. Hosey, Rochester Hills, MI (US); and Russell A. Patenaude, Macomb Township, MI (US)
Assigned to GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Jun. 1, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/327,189.
Prior Publication US 2024/0399998 A1, Dec. 5, 2024
Int. Cl. B60R 25/24 (2013.01); B60R 25/04 (2013.01); B60W 60/00 (2020.01)
CPC B60R 25/24 (2013.01) [B60R 25/04 (2013.01); B60W 60/0016 (2020.02); B60W 2556/45 (2020.02)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method of securing a vehicle via computer processing, comprising:
monitoring local events;
determining whether the vehicle is parked in a dangerous area;
determining whether valuable items have been left in view; and
notifying a user of the vehicle if valuable items have been left in view via wireless communications.