18136546. APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING SOFTWARE INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE CONTROLLER AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING SOFTWARE INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE CONTROLLER AND METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Hye Ryun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Kyung Tae Noh of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Min Ho Heo of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Sug Woo Shin of Suwon-si (KR)

Duk Won Hong of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Dong Jun Ahn of Anyang-si (KR)

APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING SOFTWARE INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE CONTROLLER AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18136546 titled 'APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING SOFTWARE INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE CONTROLLER AND METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus and method for verifying the software integrity of a vehicle controller. The apparatus includes a communication device and a controller that obtains verification data from both a software management system and the vehicle controller to verify the integrity of the software loaded in the vehicle controller.

  • The communication device provides a communication interface with a software management system.
  • The controller obtains first verification data of the vehicle controller from the software management system.
  • The controller obtains second verification data from the vehicle controller.
  • The controller verifies the integrity of the software loaded in the vehicle controller based on the obtained first and second verification data.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in the automotive industry to ensure the security and reliability of vehicle controllers.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures the integrity of software loaded in vehicle controllers. 2. Enhances the security of vehicle systems against potential cyber threats.

Benefits

1. Increased safety and reliability of vehicle operations. 2. Protection against unauthorized software modifications. 3. Compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Potential Commercial Applications

Enhancing cybersecurity in automotive systems.

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing systems or methods for verifying software integrity in vehicle controllers, but specific prior art is not provided in this context.

Unanswered Questions

How does the apparatus handle software updates for the vehicle controller?

The patent application does not specify the process for verifying software integrity during software updates.

What measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access to the communication device?

The security protocols for the communication device are not detailed in the patent application.


Original Abstract Submitted

An apparatus of verifying a software integrity of a vehicle controller and a method thereof includes a communication device that provides a communication interface with a software management system, and a controller which is configured to obtain first verification data of the vehicle controller from the software management system, obtains second verification data from the vehicle controller, and verifies an integrity of software loaded in the vehicle controller based on the obtained first verification data and the obtained second verification data.

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