18145555. WEARABLE VIRTUAL KEYS FOR VEHICLE ACCESS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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WEARABLE VIRTUAL KEYS FOR VEHICLE ACCESS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Krishna Bandi of Farmington Hills MI (US)
Sathyanarayana Chary Palakonda of Northville MI (US)
Swetha Shailendra of Royal Oak MI (US)
WEARABLE VIRTUAL KEYS FOR VEHICLE ACCESS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18145555 titled 'WEARABLE VIRTUAL KEYS FOR VEHICLE ACCESS
The method described in the patent application involves managing vehicle access by verifying user devices and controlling vehicle units based on authentication responses.
- Obtaining a request to access a vehicle from a first user device
- Determining if the first user device is registered with the vehicle
- Transmitting an authentication request to a second user device if the first device is unregistered
- Obtaining an authentication response from the second user device
- Outputting a control signal to a vehicle unit based on the authentication response
Potential Applications: - Vehicle security systems - Fleet management solutions - Car rental services
Problems Solved: - Unauthorized access to vehicles - Ensuring only registered users can access vehicles - Enhancing vehicle security measures
Benefits: - Improved vehicle access control - Enhanced security for vehicles - Streamlined user authentication processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Vehicle Access Management System This technology can be used in car rental companies, transportation services, and private vehicle ownership to enhance security and control access to vehicles efficiently.
Questions about Vehicle Access Management System: 1. How does this technology improve vehicle security measures?
This technology enhances vehicle security by verifying user devices and allowing access only to registered users, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
2. What are the potential applications of this system beyond vehicle access management?
This system can also be utilized in other access control scenarios, such as building entry systems or secure facility access.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for managing vehicle access is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a request to access a vehicle from a first user device. The method may further include determining whether the first user device is a user device registered with the vehicle. Responsive to determining that the first user device is unregistered, the method may include transmitting a first authentication request to a second user device. The second user device may be a user device registered with the vehicle. The method may further include obtaining a first authentication response from the second user device in response to first authentication request transmission. The method may additionally include outputting a first control signal to a first vehicle unit based on the first authentication response.
