detection function

function to detect automatically or semi-automatically the location of a Registered Stolen Vehicle
NOTE 1 to entry: This may be done by Signaling or by Consulting.
NOTE 2 to entry: Detection by Signalling is where the OBE has been activated by a signal from an external source. This activation may come from a mobile or stationary source, which may be local to the vehicle (Short-Range) or at a distance from the vehicle (Long-Range). Once activated the OBE will transmit a signal that is capable of being picked up by ATSVR Detection Equipment located locally to the vehicle or at a distance from the vehicle. The transmitted signal may contain other relevant information.
NOTE 3 to entry: Detection by Consulting is where an external item of Detection Equipment interrogates the OBE and the OBE responds by transmitting data to the DE. The DE then compares the received data with a database of Registered Stolen Vehicles, a data match confirms that a Registered Stolen Vehicle is present and further action can take place.

Application Area: Recovery of stolen vehicles