Ford global technologies, llc (20240242553). SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SECURE ITEMS STORED IN A CARGO AREA OF A VEHICLE simplified abstract
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SECURE ITEMS STORED IN A CARGO AREA OF A VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US)
Brendan Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US)
David Celinske of Wolverine Lake MI (US)
Erick Mogollon of Bloomfield Hills MI (US)
Fernando Camargo of Dearborn MI (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SECURE ITEMS STORED IN A CARGO AREA OF A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240242553 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SECURE ITEMS STORED IN A CARGO AREA OF A VEHICLE
The disclosure pertains to systems and methods for securing an item in a vehicle. A method involves unlocking a gate of the vehicle upon receiving a primary trigger, followed by unlocking a security lock in a cargo compartment upon receiving a secondary trigger.
- Processor receives primary trigger to unlock vehicle gate
- Gate is unlocked to allow access to cargo compartment
- Processor receives secondary trigger to unlock security lock in cargo compartment
- Authentication procedure is performed on secondary trigger
- Security lock is unlocked upon successful authentication
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Integration of primary and secondary triggers for securing items in a vehicle
- Authentication procedure enhances security of the system
- Use of spoken commands, smart tags, or images for secondary trigger
- Potential Applications:**
- Vehicle security systems
- Cargo compartment organization and security
- Gun racks with enhanced security features
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensuring secure storage of items in a vehicle
- Preventing unauthorized access to cargo compartments
- Enhancing overall vehicle security measures
- Benefits:**
- Improved security for valuable items in a vehicle
- Convenient access control mechanisms
- Enhanced peace of mind for vehicle owners
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include:
- Automotive industry for vehicle security systems
- Law enforcement agencies for secure storage of firearms
- Transportation companies for cargo compartment security measures
- Questions about Vehicle Security Systems:**
1. How does the authentication procedure enhance the security of the system? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in the automotive industry?
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Stay updated on advancements in vehicle security systems and authentication procedures to enhance the overall security of items stored in vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
the disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for securing an item in a vehicle. an example method can include a processor receiving a primary trigger to unlock a gate of the vehicle, followed by unlocking of the gate to allow access to a cargo compartment. a secondary trigger may then be received for unlocking a security lock that is a part of a cargo item holder located in the cargo compartment. the processor may perform an authentication procedure upon the secondary trigger and unlock the security lock, based on a successful authentication of the secondary trigger. in an example implementation, the cargo item holder is a gun rack that includes a security lock, the primary trigger can be a signal produced by activating a pushbutton switch, and the secondary trigger can be a spoken command, a signal generated by a smart tag, or an image of an individual.
