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`UNITED ST ATES DISTRICT COURT
`WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
`AT SEATTLE
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`OMEGA PATENTS, LLC,
`a Georgia limited liability company,
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`Plaintiff,
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`FIRSTECH, LLC,
`a Washington limited liability company,
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`Defendant.
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`No. 2:20-cv-01344
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`COMPLAINT FOR PATENT
`INFRINGEMENT
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`JURY DEMAND
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`Plaintiff Omega Patents, LLC, hereby files its Complaint against Defendant Firstech,
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`PARTIES, .RJRISDICTION AND VENUE
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`Plaintiff Omega Patents, LLC ("Omega") is a Georgia limited liability company.
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`Upon information and belief, Defendant Firstech, LLC ("Firstech") is a
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`21 Washington limited liability company with a place of business at 21903 68th Ave. S, Kent,
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`22 Washington, 98032-2413. On information and belief, Firstech does business itself, or through
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`its subsidiaries and affiliates, in the State of Washington and the Western District of
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`COMPLAINT - 1
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`CHRISTENSEN O"CONNOR
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`JOHNSON KINDNESS
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`Firstech regularly engages in marketing activities that promote the sale of
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`those located in Washington and in the judicial Western District of Washington.
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`This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action as to the
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`This Court has in personam jurisdiction as to Defendant because, upon
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`information and belief, Defendant is subject to both general and specific jurisdiction in this
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`9 Washington and sells and offers to sell products that infunge one or more claims of Omega's
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`patent in this Judicial Dist:Ii.ct.
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`Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§1391 and 1400
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`because, among other things, Defendant is subject to personal jurisdiction in this judicial
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`district, Defendant has a regular and established place of business in Washington and in this
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`judicial district, and Defendant has purposely transacted business involving the accused
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`products in this judicial district, including sales to one or more customers in Washington, and
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`certain of the acts complained of herein occurred in this judicial district.
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`STATEMENT OF FACTS
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`On December 4, 2007, the United States Patent and Trademark Office duly and
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`legally issued U.S. Patent No. 7,305,293 B2 ('The '293 Patent"). Omega is the sole and
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`exclusive mvner of the valid and enforceable '293 Patent, a copy of which is attached hereto as
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`On October 4, 2011, the United States Patent and Trademark Office duly and
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`legally issued U.S. Patent No. 8,032,278 B2 ('The '278 Patent"). Omega is the sole and
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`exclusive owner of the valid and enforceable '278 Patent, a copy of which is attached hereto as
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`On February 5, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office duly and
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`legally reissued U.S. Patent No. RE47,225 E ('The "225 Patent"). Omega is the sole and
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`COMPLAINT - 2
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`CHRISTENSEN O"CONNOR
`JOHNSON
`l<INDNESS
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`1201 Tt.nl Avanua
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`exclusive o'\IV!ler of the valid and enforceable '225 Patent, a copy of which is attached hereto as
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`On April 16, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office duly and
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`legally reissued U.S. Patent No. RE47,354 E ("the "354 Patent"). Omega is the sole and
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`exclusive o'\IV!ler of the valid and enforceable '354 Patent, a copy of which is attached hereto as
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`6 Exhibit D. Collectively, the '293 Patent, the '278 Patent, the '225 Patent and the '354 Patent
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`are referred to herein as the "Patents-in-Suit."
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`Kenneth E. Flick, the inventor of the Patents-in-Suit, is recognized as an
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`innovator in the vehicle electronics industry, having invented many improvements for the
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`vehicle electronics and security industry, including innovations covering remote start systems
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`and the vehicle data bus and vehicle tracking.
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`The Patents-in-Suit reflect some of Mr. Flick's inventions in the field. Mr. Flick
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`has assigned all of his rights to the inventions claimed in the Patents-in-Suit to Omega, which
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`Upon information and belief, Firstech manufactures, imports, offers for sale
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`and/or sells devices in the United States and in this Judicial District that directly or indirectly
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`infringe upon one or more claims of the Patents-in-Suit.
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`Firstech manufactures, uses, imports, offers for sale and/or sells the
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`19 Dronemobile line of products, including products such as the Drone DR-5400, Xl Max and the
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`20 Drone XlR (collectively the "Dronemobile Modules"). The Dronemobile line of products is
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`offered for sale online at https://www.dronemobile.com/.
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`Dronemobile Modules are multi-vehicle compatible devices designed to provide
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`smartphone control of "ALL remote start and security systems" offered by Firstech in its
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`catalog, which includes systems from Firstech and from "sister company" ADS. Dronemobile
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`information to a user or a monitoring station accessed at https://live.dronemobile.com/login.
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`COMPLAINT - 3
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`CHRISTENSEN O"CONNOR
`JOHNSON
`l<INDNESS
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`Firstech manufactures, uses, imports, offers for sale and/or sells multi-vehicle
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`compatible remote start and security systems, including systems identified as Dronemobile
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`compatible. For example, Dronemobile compatible systems include the Firstech "Max It" and
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`"Start It" and the Arctic Start AR915-S/925-S/AR1900S, which are multi-vehicle compatible
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`alone or in combination with the ADS Blade or iDatalink module. Additionally, Dronemobile
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`compatible systems include the ADS-ALCA with RS Firmware and iDatastart units, which are
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`Firstech also manufactures, uses, imports, offers for sale and/or sells multi-
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`including bundles sold under the brands Arctic Start and Compustar, which are multi-vehicle
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`compatible alone or in combination with the ADS Blade or iDatalink module.
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`Firstech has a network of retailers and installers that off er and install its products,
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`including the products accused of infringement, in this District and elsewhere in the U.S.
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`The below chart shows Firstech and their customers infringing at least Claim 7
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`of the '293 Patent:
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
`7. A vehicle tracking
`unit comprising:
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`U.S. PATENT 713052293
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR is a vehicle tracking
`unit that "gives you instant access to your vehicle's location."
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`a vehicle position
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR includes a vehicle
`position determining device, a wireless communications device,
`and a controller connected to said wireless communications device
`and said vehicle position determining device. The Dronemobile
`combines with "all your favorite devices including your smart
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400 is "powered by AT&T LTE Network"
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`COMPLAINT - 4
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`CHRISTENSEN O'CONNOR
`JOHNSON
`l<INDNESS
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
`position determining
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`said controller being
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`for cooperating with
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`communications device
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`position determining
`device to generate at
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`message notification for
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`vehicle exceeding a
`speed threshold for
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`predetermined time
`indicative of aggressive
`driving of the vehicle.
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`U.S. PATENT 7,305,293
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`a controller, such as "a smart watch, tablet, desktop, and more,"
`connected thereto.
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`The Dronemobile XI-MAX and X 1 R have "L TE + GPS" for
`customers to "[a]dd DroneMobile smartphone control and GPS
`tracking to a compatible remote start and security system."2
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR includes a controller
`being switchable to an armed mode when a user is away from the
`vehicle for cooperating with said wireless communications device
`and said vehicle position determining device to generate at least
`one speeding alert message notification for the user based upon the
`vehicle exceeding a speed threshold for longer than a
`predetermined time indicative of aggressive driving of the vehicle.
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR allows one to "set a
`max speed for your vehicle to get alerts when your car exceeds the
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`The below chart shows Firstech and their customers infringing at least Claim 1
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`2 https ://www. dronemob ile. com/products/xl max-lte; https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xl r-lte
`3 https:/ /www.dronemobile.com/how-it-works/gps-tracking; http s://www.dronemobile.com/how-it(cid:173)
`works/family-sharing
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`COMPLAINT - 5
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`CHRISTENSEN O"CONNOR
`JOHNSON
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
`1. A multi-vehicle
`compatible tracking
`unit for a vehicle
`comprising a vehicle
`data bus extending
`throughout the vehicle,
`the multi-vehicle
`compatible tracking
`unit comprising:
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`U.S. PATENT 8,032,278
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR, when combined with
`the "compatible remote start and security system" sold by Firstech,
`are a multi-vehicle compatible tracking unit for a vehicle
`comprising a vehicle data bus extending throughout the vehicle.
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`"Dronemobile is compatible with ALL remote start and security
`systems shown in this catalog: including Compustar, Arctic Start,
`iDataStart, and Midcity Engineering" including the iDataStart
`CMBMXA0 and ALCA (RS)4, any of which are used as
`representative examples. Firstech also identifies many of the
`remote start and security systems it offers as "Blade compatible,"
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`Firstech also sells the "Complete Dronemobile Systems" with
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`start/alarm systems from Compustar, Arctic Start, and FTX."5
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`4 "Once flashed into your 'ALCA', RS firmware allows you to remote stait from the OEM keyless transmitter or
`with compatible I ong range transmitters." https :/ / compustar. idatalink. com/rs
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`5https://www.dronemobile.com/how-to-buy
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`COMPLAINT - 6
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT 8,032,278
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`INCLUDES:
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`a vehicle position
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR include a vehicle
`position determining device: "on-board GPS & cell antennas"6
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400 is ''powered by AT&T LTE Network"
`and uses an "on-board GPS & cell antennas" to communicate with
`a controller, such as "a smart watch, tablet, desktop, and more,"
`connected thereto.
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`The Dronemobile XI-MAX and X 1 R have "L TE + GPS" for
`customers to "[a]dd DroneMobile smartphone control and GPS
`tracking to a compatible remote start and security system."7
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`a wireless
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAXinclude a wireless
`communication device: "Powered by AT&T L TE network8
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400 is ''powered by AT&T LTE Network"
`and uses an "on-board GPS & cell antennas" to communicate with
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`6 https://:firstechllc.com/catalogl8/
`7 https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xl max-lte; https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xl r-lte
`8 https ://:firstechllc.com/catalogl 8/
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`COMPLAINT - 7
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT 8,032,278
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`a controller, such as "a smart watch, tablet, desktop, and more,"
`connected thereto.
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`The Dronemobile XI-MAX and X 1 R have "L TE + GPS" for
`customers to "[a]dd DroneMobile smartphone control and GPS
`tracking to a compatible remote start and security system."9
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`a multi-vehicle
`compatible controller
`for cooperating with
`said vehicle position
`determining device and
`said wireless
`communications device
`to send vehicle position
`information;
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`Firstech sells remote start and security systems bundled with the
`Dronemobile Modules and advertises that the "Dronemobile is
`compatible with ALL remote start and security systems shown in
`[Firstech's] catalog ... " The Dronemobile-compatible remote start
`and security systems include a multi-vehicle compatible controller
`spaced apart from the at least one operable vehicle device and
`connected to the vehicle data bus so that the vehicle data bus
`extends from said controller to the at least one operable vehicle
`device, said controller for cooperating with said vehicle position
`determining device and said wireless communications device to
`send vehicle position information to a user.
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`For example, the Compustar 4900S is bundled with the
`Dronemobile and is advertised as being Blade-compatible. The
`controller of the Compustar 4900S is the CM900S, which includes
`a slot '"to use the Blade-AL and Blade-TB modules from Firstech
`and ADS." The CM900S is also designed to operate with the
`iDatalink bypass motion via the CN 6 connector. 10 When used with
`the Blade module or the iDatalink, the Compustar 4900S bundle
`includes a multi-vehicle compatible controller for cooperating with
`said vehicle position determining device and said wireless
`communications device to send vehicle position information.
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`9 https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xl max-lte; https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xl r-lte
`10 Firstech LLC CM-900 Installation Manual v 1.0, pp. 10, 12.
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`COMPLAINT - 8
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT 8,032,278
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`For example, the ADS ALCA(RS) is compatible with the
`Dronemobile and, when combined, provides a multi-vehicle
`compatible controller for cooperating with said vehicle position
`determining device and said wireless communications device to
`send vehicle position information. The ALCA(RS) is the 'industiy
`standard 'all-in-one' CAN interface module. Web-programmable
`for over 4000 vehicles 1997 to date including exclusive KLON
`firmware applications. Features single-wire connection to all
`Firstech controllers. "11 Using the TL 7 firmware, the ALCA(RS) is
`connected to the proper wires to the OBDII connector. 12
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`For example, the CMBMXA0 is compatible with the Dronemobile
`and, when combined, provides a multi-vehicle compatible
`controller for cooperating with said vehicle position determining
`device and said wireless communications device to send vehicle
`position information. As shown in the installation manual, the
`CMBMXA0 is connected to the vehicle data bus extending to the
`at least one operable vehicle device, the vehicle engine/body
`control module, through the 51-pin data connector.
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`11 Firstech Catalog 2020, p. 30.
`12 ADS Doc. No, 71303, rev. 20200824.
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`COMPLAINT · 9
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT 8,032,278
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`Any of the exemplary remote start/security systems cooperates
`with said vehicle position detennining device and said wireless
`communications device (in the Dronemobile unit) to send vehicle
`position information to a user: "Locate your vehicle using
`DroneMobile Ma s."13
`The exemplary devices identified above (Compustar 4900S; ADS(cid:173)
`ALCA(RS); CMBMXA0) include a multi-vehicle compatible
`controller to be coupled to the vehicle data bus for communication
`thereover with at least one vehicle device using at least one
`corresponding vehicle device code from among a plurality thereof
`for different vehicles, as described above.
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`"Smartphone Remote Start
`Use your smartphone to control your remote starter and car alarm
`from an unlimited range."
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`said multi-vehicle
`compatible controller to
`be coupled to the
`vehicle data bus for
`communication
`thereover with at least
`one vehicle device
`using at least one
`corresponding vehicle
`device code from
`among a plurality
`thereof for different
`vehicles; and
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`13 https://firstechllc. com/catalogl 8/
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`COMPLAINT - 10
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`O:tvlEGA PA TENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT 8.032.278
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`INFRINGING FIRS TECH PRODUCTS
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`14
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`a downloading interface
`for permitting
`downloading of
`enabling data related to
`the at least one
`corresponding vehicle
`device code for use by
`said multi-vehicle
`compatible controller.
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`The exemplary devices identified above (Compustar 4900S; ADS(cid:173)
`ALCA(RS); Cl'vlB:MXA0) use a 4-pin WEBLINK port15 with the
`downloading interface of the device for penni tting downloading of
`enabling data related to the at least one corresponding vehicle
`device code for use by said multi-vehicle compatible controller.
`The downloading interface on the exemplary devices identified
`above connects to the ADS-U SB weblink cable to connect to a
`computer.
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`15 See, e.g. , ADS Doc. No, 71303, rev. 20200824, p. 4;
`https:/ /www.iclatalink.com/accessories/ ca tegory/product_icl/ 45.
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`COMPLAINT - 11
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`Case 2:20-cv-01344 Document 1 Filed 09/10/20 Page 12 of 26
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
`1. A vehicle tracking
`unit for a vehicle of a
`type comprising a
`vehicle data bus
`extending throughout
`the vehicle and at least
`one operable vehicle
`device connected
`thereto, the at least one
`operable vehicle device
`responsive to at least
`one data bus code on
`the vehicle data bus, the
`vehicle tracking unit
`compnsmg:
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`U.S. PATENT RE47,225
`
`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
`
`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR, when combined with
`the "compatible remote start and security system" sold by Firstech,
`are a vehicle tracking unit for a vehicle of a type comprising a
`vehicle data bus extending throughout the vehicle and at least one
`operable vehicle device connected thereto, the at least one operable
`vehicle device responsive to at least one data bus code on the
`vehicle data bus.
`
`"Dronemobile is compatible with ALL remote start and security
`systems shown in this catalog: including Cornpustar, Arctic Start,
`iDataStart, and Midcity Engineering" including the iDataStart
`CMBMXA0 andALCA (RS)16
`, which are used as representative
`examples of controllers connected to the vehicle data bus. Firstech
`also identifies many of the remote start and security systems it
`offers as "Blade compatible," which provides the connection to the
`vehicle data bus.
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`Firstech also sells the "Complete Dronemobile Systems" with
`"DroneMobile L TE hardware is bundled with select remote
`start/alarm systems from Cornpustar, Arctic Start, and FTX."17
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`Orone Mobile is compatible with All remote
`,tart and oewrity ~em• shown in this
`catalog: including Compustar, Amie Start,
`iOll!aStart, a,nd Midcity Engineering.
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`16 "Once flashed into your 'ALCA', RS firrnware allows you to remote start from the OEM keyless transmitter or
`with compatible I ong range transmitters." https :/ / compustar. idatalink. com/rs
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`17 https://www.dronemobile.com/how-to-buy
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`COMPLAINT - 12
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT RE47,225
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`INCLUDES:
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`a vehicle position
`determining device;
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAX/XlR include a vehicle
`position determining device: "on-board GPS & cell antennas"18
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400 is ''powered by AT&T LTE Network"
`and uses an "on-board GPS & cell antennas" to communicate with
`a controller, such as "a smart watch, tablet, desktop, and more,"
`connected thereto.
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`The Dronemobile XI-MAX and X 1 R have "L TE + GPS" for
`customers to "[a]dd DroneMobile smartphone control and GPS
`tracking to a compatible remote start and security system."19
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400/Xl-MAXinclude a wireless
`communication device: "Powered by AT&T L TE network20
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`The Dronemobile DR-5400 is ''powered by AT&T LTE Network"
`and uses an "on-board GPS & cell antennas" to communicate with
`
`a wireless
`communications
`device; and
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`18 https://firstechllc. com/catalogl 8/
`19 https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xlmax-lte; https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xlr-lte
`20 https://firstechllc. com/catalogl 8/
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`COMPLAINT - 13
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`CHRISTENSEN O"CONNOR
`JOHNSON
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT RE47,225
`
`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`a controller spaced
`apart from the at least
`one operable vehicle
`device and connected to
`the vehicle data bus so
`that the vehicle data bus
`extends from said
`controller to the at least
`one operable vehicle
`device, said controller
`for cooperating with
`said vehicle position
`determining device and
`said wireless
`communications device
`to send vehicle position
`information to a user;
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`a controller, such as "a smart watch, tablet, desktop, and more,"
`connected thereto.
`
`The Dronemobile XI-MAX and X 1 R have "L TE + GPS" for
`customers to "[a]dd DroneMobile smartphone control and GPS
`tracking to a compatible remote start and security system."21
`
`Firstech sells remote start and security systems bundled with the
`Dronemobile Modules and advertises that the "Dronemobile is
`compatible with ALL remote start and security systems shown in
`[Firstech's] catalog ... " The Dronemobile-compatible remote start
`and security systems include a controller spaced apart from the at
`least one operable vehicle device and connected to the vehicle data
`bus so that the vehicle data bus extends from said controller to the
`at least one operable vehicle device, said controller for cooperating
`with said vehicle position determining device and said wireless
`communications device to send vehicle position information to a
`user.
`
`For example, the Compustar 4900S is bundled with the
`Dronemobile and is advertised as being Blade-compatible. The
`controller of the Compustar 4900S is the CM900S, which includes
`a slot '"to use the Blade-AL and Blade-TB modules from Firstech
`and ADS." The CM900S is also designed to operate with the
`iDatalink bypass motion via the CN6 connector.22 Whether used
`with the Blade module or the iDatalink, the Compustar 4900S
`bundle includes a controller spaced apart from the at least one
`operable vehicle device and connected to the vehicle data bus so
`that the vehicle data bus extends from said controller to the at least
`one operable vehicle device for cooperating with said vehicle
`position determining device and said wireless communications
`device to send vehicle position information.
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`21 https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xlmax-lte; https://www.dronemobile.com/products/xlr-lte
`22 Firstech LLC CM-900 Installation Manual v 1.0, pp. 10, 12.
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`COMPLAINT - 14
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT RE47,225
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`For example, the ADS ALCA(RS) is compatible with the
`Dronemobile and, when combined, provides controller spaced
`apart from the at least one operable vehicle device and connected
`to the vehicle data bus so that the vehicle data bus extends from
`said controller to the at least one operable vehicle device for
`cooperating with said vehicle position determining device and said
`wireless communications device to send vehicle position
`information. The ALCA(RS) is the ''industry standard 'all-in-one'
`CAN interface module. Web-programmable for over 4000 vehicles
`1997 to date including exclusive KLON firmware applications.
`Features single-wire connection to all Firstech controllers."23 Using
`the TL 7 firmware, the ALCA(RS) is connected to the proper wires
`to the OBDII connector.24
`
`For example, the CMBMXA0 is compatible with the Dronemobile
`and, when combined, provides a controller spaced apart from the at
`least one operable vehicle device and connected to the vehicle data
`bus so that the vehicle data bus extends from said controller to the
`at least one operable vehicle device for cooperating with said
`vehicle position determining device and said wireless
`communications device to send vehicle position information. As
`shown in the installation manual, the CMBMXA0 is connected to
`the vehicle data bus extending to the at least one operable vehicle
`device, the vehicle engine/body control module, through the 51-pin
`data connector.
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`23 Firstech Catalog 2020, p. 30.
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`24 ADS Doc. No, 71303, rev. 20200824.
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`COMPLAINT · 15
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`Case 2:20-cv-01344 Document 1 Filed 09/10/20 Page 16 of 26
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`OMEGA PATENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT RE47,225
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`INFRINGING FIRSTECH PRODUCTS
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`TYPE 2 • WIRING DIA.GRAM· 1 Of 1
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`WARNING
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`with said vehicle position determining device and said wireless
`communications device (in the Dronemobile unit) to send vehicle
`position information to a user: "Locate your vehicle using
`DroneMobile Ma s."25
`The exemplary devices identified above (Compustar 4900S; ADS(cid:173)
`ALCA(RS); CMBMXA0) include a controller generating the at
`least one data bus code on the vehicle data bus to control the at
`least one operable vehicle device based upon a command signal
`received by said wireless communications device, as described
`above.
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`"Smartphone Remote Start
`Use your smartphone to control your remote starter and car alarm
`from an unlimited range."
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`said controller
`generating the at least
`one data bus code on
`the vehicle data bus to
`control the at least one
`operable vehicle device
`based upon a command
`signal received by said
`wireless
`communications
`device;
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`25 https://firstechllc. com/catalogl 8/
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`COMPLAINT - 16
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`O:tvlEGA PA TENT
`CLAIM
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`U.S. PATENT RE47.225
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`INFRINGING FIRS TECH PRODUCTS
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`the at least one operable The exemplary devices identified above (Compustar 4900S; ADS(cid:173)
`ALCA(RS); Cl'vlB:MXA0) controls a car starter device, as d