18200744. VEHICULAR OTA SOFTWARE UPDATE APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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VEHICULAR OTA SOFTWARE UPDATE APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
Hyun Sang Kim of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
Yun Sup Ann of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
VEHICULAR OTA SOFTWARE UPDATE APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18200744 titled 'VEHICULAR OTA SOFTWARE UPDATE APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system for updating software in vehicles over-the-air, based on authentication means and vehicle location.
- The apparatus includes a communication device to download software updates from a server.
- A controller determines if a software update is possible based on vehicle access authentication means and location.
- The system updates the target vehicle using the downloaded software package if conditions are met.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Vehicular over-the-air software update system.
- Authentication-based software update authorization.
- Location-based software update eligibility.
- Automated software update process for vehicles.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for updating software in vehicles remotely and securely.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures secure and authorized software updates in vehicles.
- Streamlines the update process based on authentication and location.
- Enhances the efficiency of software maintenance in vehicles.
Benefits:
- Improved security for software updates.
- Remote and automated update process.
- Enhanced user experience with up-to-date software in vehicles.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, fleet management companies, and software developers to streamline software updates in vehicles, ensuring security and efficiency.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include existing systems for over-the-air software updates in vehicles, authentication-based software authorization methods, and location-based services for vehicles.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in vehicular over-the-air software update systems, authentication technologies, and location-based services for vehicles to enhance the efficiency and security of software updates in the automotive industry.
Questions about Vehicular Over-the-Air Software Update Apparatus: 1. How does the system ensure the security of software updates in vehicles? 2. What are the key factors considered by the controller before initiating a software update in a vehicle?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicular over-the-air (OTA) software update apparatus and a method thereof are provided. The vehicular OTA software update apparatus includes a communication device that downloads a software update package from a server and a controller connected with the communication device. The controller determines whether it is possible to perform a software update based on at least one of a location of a vehicle access authentication means, whether the vehicle access authentication means is an update target, whether the vehicle access authentication means is used to enter a vehicle, or a combination thereof, after the downloading of the software update package is completed, and performs a software update of the update target using the software update package in response to determining that it is possible to perform the software update.
