Robert bosch gmbh (20240134987). DIGITAL SHADOWS FOR REMOTE ATTESTATION OF VEHICLE SOFTWARE simplified abstract
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DIGITAL SHADOWS FOR REMOTE ATTESTATION OF VEHICLE SOFTWARE
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Robert M. Kaster of White Lake MI (US)
DIGITAL SHADOWS FOR REMOTE ATTESTATION OF VEHICLE SOFTWARE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240134987 titled 'DIGITAL SHADOWS FOR REMOTE ATTESTATION OF VEHICLE SOFTWARE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes systems and methods for performing vehicle software attestation, where an electronic control unit (ECU) master in a vehicle generates a digital shadow based on unique identifiers of program memory spaces of the ECU master and other ECUs in the vehicle. A verifier system then compares this digital shadow with a second digital shadow representing the software installed in the ECUs to verify their integrity.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- ECU master in a vehicle generates a digital shadow based on unique identifiers of program memory spaces of itself and other ECUs in the vehicle. - Verifier system compares this digital shadow with a second digital shadow representing the software installed in the ECUs to ensure their integrity.
Potential applications of this technology: - Automotive industry for ensuring the security and integrity of vehicle software. - Fleet management companies for monitoring and verifying software in multiple vehicles.
Problems solved by this technology: - Ensures the authenticity and integrity of software in vehicle ECUs. - Helps prevent unauthorized modifications or tampering with vehicle software.
Benefits of this technology: - Enhances cybersecurity in vehicles. - Provides a reliable method for verifying software integrity in ECUs.
Potential commercial applications of this technology: - Automotive cybersecurity companies offering software attestation services. - Vehicle manufacturers implementing this technology in their vehicles for enhanced security.
Possible prior art: - Existing methods for software attestation in other industries such as IoT devices or industrial control systems.
- Unanswered Questions:
- How does this technology impact vehicle performance?
- Unanswered Questions:
This technology primarily focuses on verifying the integrity of software in vehicle ECUs rather than directly impacting vehicle performance. However, ensuring the software's authenticity can indirectly contribute to overall vehicle reliability and safety.
- What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?
Implementing this technology on a large scale may face challenges such as compatibility issues with existing vehicle systems, the cost of integrating new hardware or software components, and ensuring seamless operation across different vehicle models and manufacturers.
Original Abstract Submitted
systems and methods for performing vehicle software attestation. one system includes an electronic control unit (ecu) master included in a vehicle and a verifier system. the ecu master receives a digital shadow request generated by the verifier system and generates a digital shadow. the digital shadow is based on a unique, one-way identifier of a program memory space of the ecu master and a unique, one-way identifier of a program memory space of each of a plurality of other ecus included in the vehicle. the ecu master transmits the digital shadow to the verifier system. the verifier system receives the digital shadow from the ecu master as a first digital shadow, receives a second digital shadow from a digital twin representing software installed in the ecu master and each of the plurality of other ecus, and determines whether the first digital shadow matches the second digital shadow.
