SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING QUARTER WINDOW BREAKAGE IN A VEHICLE

Systems and methods for detecting quarter window breakage in a vehicle are provided. A print is disposed on a surface of a quarter window. A proximity sensor is disposed inside the vehicle within a pre-defined distance of the print on the surface of the quarter window. The proximity sensor is configured to generate a first signal in response to detection of the print within a sensor detection range and generate a second signal responsive to a lack of detection of the print with the sensor detection range. A controller is communicatively coupled to the proximity sensor and configured to issue a quarter window breakage notification for transmission to a vehicle alarm system in response to receiving the second signal from the proximity sensor.