18578837. METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A CURRENT DISTANCE BETWEEN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A MOBILE ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE simplified abstract (Mercedes-Benz Group AG)
METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A CURRENT DISTANCE BETWEEN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A MOBILE ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Matthias Reinhardt of Sindelfingen (DE)
METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A CURRENT DISTANCE BETWEEN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A MOBILE ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18578837 titled 'METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A CURRENT DISTANCE BETWEEN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A MOBILE ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for determining the position of a mobile electronic identification device relative to a motor vehicle that can be unlocked by the identification device.
- Signals are transmitted from the motor vehicle to the identification device, containing transmission time information.
- The identification device stores the transmission time and reception time of the signals.
- A data packet is then transmitted from the identification device back to the motor vehicle, containing the stored transmission and reception times of the signals.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Transmission of signals between the motor vehicle and the identification device.
- Storage of transmission and reception times in the identification device.
- Transmission of data packet back to the motor vehicle with stored times.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in smart car systems, vehicle security systems, and location tracking applications.
Problems Solved: This technology helps in accurately determining the position of the identification device relative to the motor vehicle, enhancing security and convenience.
Benefits:
- Improved security for unlocking the motor vehicle.
- Enhanced tracking and monitoring capabilities.
- Efficient communication between the identification device and the motor vehicle.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for keyless entry systems, fleet management, and vehicle tracking services.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to vehicle identification systems, location tracking technologies, and wireless communication protocols.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in wireless communication technologies, vehicle security systems, and IoT integration in the automotive sector.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience in unlocking and accessing a motor vehicle? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with the use of this technology in tracking the position of the identification device relative to the vehicle?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for determining the position of a mobile electronic identification device relative to a motor vehicle that can be unlocked by the identification device is provided. In a step a) at least one signal is transmitted from the motor vehicle to the identification device via the first communication connection, the signal containing the transmission time of the at least one signal. In a step b) the transmission time and reception time of the at least one signal received by the identification device is stored in the identification device. In a step c) a data packet is transmitted from the identification device to the motor vehicle via the second communication connection, said data packet containing the stored transmission and reception times of the signals transmitted in step a).
