Hyundai motor company (20240192944). VEHICULAR OTA SOFTWARE UPDATE APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract
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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 20240192944 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 for downloading software updates and a controller for determining if an update is possible.
- The controller considers factors such as the location of vehicle access authentication means and whether they are an update target.
- If conditions are met, the controller performs the software update using the downloaded package.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Vehicular over-the-air software update system.
- Authentication-based update authorization.
- Location-based update feasibility assessment.
- Automated software update process.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for updating vehicle software remotely and securely.
Problems Solved:
- Ensuring secure and authorized software updates in vehicles.
- Streamlining the update process based on authentication and location.
Benefits:
- Enhanced security for vehicle software updates.
- Efficient and automated update process.
- Remote software management for vehicles.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Secure Over-the-Air Software Updates for Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to provide secure and efficient software updates for their vehicles, enhancing customer satisfaction and safety.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of vehicular software updates, authentication methods, and location-based services.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in over-the-air software update technologies, vehicle cybersecurity, and authentication protocols.
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 in determining the feasibility of a software update in this system?
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.
