Abstract: Systems and methods for localization and passive entry/passive start (PEPS) systems for vehicles are provided. A communication gateway in a vehicle configured to establish a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication connection with a portable device. Sensors are configured to measure signal information about a communication signal sent from the portable device. A localization module is configured to receive the signal information from the sensors and determine a location of the portable device based on the signal information. A passive entry/passive start (PEPS) system is configured to receive the location of the portable device from the localization module and perform a vehicle function including at least one of unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, and allowing the vehicle to be started based on the location of the portable device. Each of the plurality of sensors are synchronized.

Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying emergency roadside signaling devices are disclosed. In one aspect, a control system for an object placing device of an autonomous vehicle includes a processor, and a computer-readable memory in communication with the processor and having stored thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the processor to: receive a signal comprising instructions to activate the object placing device; and provide instructions to the object placing device to place a plurality of signaling devices in accordance with predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A biometric information authentication device includes a control unit, wherein, when a first biometric authentication is successfully completed based on biometric information acquired from an operator and registered biometric information preliminarily registered by a registered person and an operation for registering new registered biological information is subsequently performed, the control unit permits registration upon a successful second biometric authentication based on biometric information acquired again and the registered biometric information preliminarily registered by the registered person.

Abstract: A method of controlling an electronic safe lock (1) with an electronic unit (2) of the lock (1) and with an electronic remote control unit (3) wherein the blocking mode of the lock (1) unlocking is activable/deactivable from the remote controller (4), when an blocking signal (21)/remote unblocking signal (22) is generated in the remote controller (4) and this signal is transmitted via the electronic remote control unit (3) to the electronic unit (2) of the lock (1), where it blocks/unblocks the unlocking of the lock (1). Wherein in the blocking mode of the lock (1) unlocking, the lock (1) can also be unlocked from the local controller (5) by generating a local unblocking signal (23) and transmitting it to the electronic unit (2) of the lock (1), where it cancels the effect of the blocking signal (21). Subsequently, the internal unlocking signal is activated.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods include detecting a device ultra-wideband (UWB) transceiver of a mobile device and a set of vehicle UWB transceivers of a vehicle, determining a defined driver zone within the vehicle, the defined driver zone indicating a set of relative positions within the vehicle, communicating between the device UWB transceiver and the set of vehicle UWB transceivers to determine a position of the mobile device within the vehicle, and automatically enabling a driver mode of the mobile device whereby operation of the mobile device is limited when the determined position of the mobile device is within the defined driver zone and the vehicle is moving.

Abstract: A gesture recognition system for hands-free access to a vehicle includes a set of vehicle ultra-wideband (UWB) transceivers comprising at least three UWB transceivers and a controller configured to detect a presence of a vehicle-authorized mobile device in possession of an authorized user, determine a set of defined zones proximate to the vehicle and associated with hands-free vehicle access, communicate between the set of vehicle UWB transceivers and a device UWB transceiver of the mobile device to monitor a location of the mobile device, monitor a movement routine of the mobile device relative to the set of defined zones over a period, and in response to determining a match with one of a set of predefined movement routines associated with hands-free vehicle access, command one of a set of access actuators of the vehicle to grant hands-free vehicle access corresponding to the matched predefined movement routine.

Abstract: This electronic device, which is used while being assembled at a mounting position of an assembling target, includes: a plurality of terminals configured to receive a plurality of input signals and a mounting position registration unit that determines and registers a mounting position on the basis of a combination of input states of the plurality of terminals including the plurality of input signals received through the plurality of terminals.

Abstract: A method includes, in response to an entry signal indicating an opening of an operator door, detecting a first torque value corresponding to a first torque applied to a handwheel and determining a second torque value corresponding to the first torque value. The method also includes applying, to the handwheel, a second torque corresponding to the second torque value and, based on at least one of a measurement associated with a seat sensor and a period associated with the first torque being applied to the handwheel: determining whether to selectively adjust the second torque value; and, in response to a determination to selectively adjust the second torque value, applying, to the handwheel, an adjusted torque corresponding to the adjusted second torque value.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle having an accessory positioned along the vehicle. The system may also include a sensor located along the vehicle in wireless communication with the accessory, wherein the sensor triggers activation of the accessory based on input from an external source.

Abstract: An authorization controller on a first side of a two-sided system communicates with an accelerometer on the second side for tracking the second side by inertial navigation. The authorization controller activates a radar transmitter and receiver installed on a car to include a plurality of spaced apart transmitting and receiving radar antennas to track the second side by radar. Coherent pulse or Doppler radar waveform tracks motion of an approaching user carrying a tag on the second side that is paired with the car on the first side. The authorization controller uses the radar to look for a pre-programmed pattern of user movement such as a “step in, wait, step out” pattern. Recognition of the programmed pattern activates an associated action from the authorization controller, such as opening or closing a tailgate or side door of the car.

Abstract: A start switch device includes a start button configured to send a command to start or stop a vehicle drive device, a biometric sensor arranged on the start button for reading a biometric information of an operator to operate an operating surface of the start button, a light source configured to emit an illuminating light from an inside of the start button toward the operating surface, and a design part arranged around the biometric sensor on the operating surface and configured to define a design on the operating surface by the illuminating light transmitted therethrough.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an access control method for a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes a plurality of access elements, which are automatically moveable between a closed position and an open position. Depending on the at least one detected position of the key element, a prediction is made of which of the plurality of access elements the user is likely to use. This access element is automatically opened. If the prediction turns out to be incorrect, the corresponding one of the plurality of access elements for which the use was originally predicted is returned back from the open position to the closed position. This disclosure further relates to an access control system for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: Multi-factor authentication systems and methods are provided that include receiving a request to authenticate a user of a mobile device. The request for authentication may include credential information associated with the user and vehicle data. A determination may be made regarding whether the vehicle data was obtained from a vehicle via the mobile device. The received vehicle data and received credential information may be compared to stored data. When there is a match between the received vehicle data and received credential information and corresponding stored data, a notification may be provided to the user device, indicating that the user has been authenticated.

Abstract: A door assist system of a vehicle may handle a remotely triggered operation of a power door of the vehicle. The door assist system receives from an off-board system a door closure signal requesting the door assist system to activate closing of a power door of the vehicle. The door assist system further determines with input from one or more surroundings detecting sensors adapted to capture a surrounding proximate the vehicle, that an obstacle is in vicinity of the vehicle. Moreover, the door assist system refrains from activating closing of the power door when the obstacle is determined to interfere and/or potentially interfere with a projected closing path of the power door. A door assist system, and a vehicle comprising such a door assist system may perform the foregoing remotely triggered operation.

Abstract: To provide a mechanism capable of matching timings at which communication is performed between devices. A communication device for performing wireless communication with another communication device, the communication device comprising: a first wireless communication unit configured to perform communication conforming to a first wireless communication standard; a second wireless communication unit configured to perform communication conforming to a second wireless communication standard; and a control unit configured to control the first wireless communication unit so that the first wireless communication unit transmits, a plurality of times, a first signal, the first signal being a signal conforming to the first wireless communication standard and being a signal including setting information that is information for setting a timing at which the second wireless communication unit performs communication.

Abstract: A human presence detector includes a microwave generator, a microwave receiver, a frequency mixing wave detector and a signal processor. The microwave generator is configured to emit and transmit a detecting microwave in a detection space. The microwave receiver is configured to receive a corresponding echo of the detecting microwave. The frequency mixing wave detector, linked to the microwave generator and the microwave receiver, is configured to perform a frequency mixing wave detection on the detecting microwave and the corresponding echo of the detecting microwave to output a primary detecting signal. The signal processor linked to the frequency mixing wave detector is configured to select a fluctuation signal at a predetermined frequency range in the primary detecting signal to amplify and output a secondary detecting signal. Accordingly, in response to the detection of the motion at the predetermined frequency range, a human (living) body is detected and determined in the detection space.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a base station of a first security system, an identification of a portable security system. The method further includes adding, by the base station, the portable security system as a sensor to a plurality of sensors monitored by the first security system. The method further includes configuring, by the base station, the portable security system in protect-mode, wherein the portable security system sounds an alarm in response to a sensor from the second system indicating a security-breach. The method further includes in response to the alarm from the portable security system, generating, by the base station, an alarm event of the first security system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for monitoring a vehicle. The system includes a sensor of the vehicle configured to detect sensor data indicating a presence of an electronic device within the vehicle. The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle communicatively coupled to the sensor. The ECU is configured to determine whether the electronic device is within the vehicle. The ECU is also configured to provide a notification to a user of the vehicle regarding the presence of the electronic device within the vehicle.

Abstract: A position determination system a determines whether a mobile terminal is present outside a vehicle compartment based on a reception strength of a radio signal transmitted from the mobile terminal through a vehicle interior antenna and a reception strength of a radio signal transmitted from the mobile terminal through a vehicle exterior antenna, and the vehicle exterior antenna is configured to be disposed in a predetermined region in a vicinity of a window of a vehicle in an outer surface portion of a vehicle.

Abstract: An example operation includes providing an alert related to an event based on a difference related to a speed and an angle of an element exiting in a first zone around a transport and entering a second zone within the first zone, if the difference is above a threshold.

Abstract: As described herein, a system, method, and computer program are provided for establishing an application interface in an echo system. In use, a plurality of end points in a plurality of applications installed on an echo system are identified. Each end point of the plurality of end points is analyzed to generate a classification for the end point according to one or more parameters. An interface is created between a pair of end points of the plurality of end points, based on the classification generated for each end point in the pair of end points. The interface is established in the echo system for enabling communication between the pair of end points.

Abstract: A portable device is configured to establish a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication connection with a vehicle and to communicate with at least one sensor in the vehicle using impulse radio (IR) ultra-wide band (UWB) communication after establishment of the BLE communication connection with the vehicle is completed. A location of the portable device is determined by the vehicle based on ranging using IR UWB communication performed by the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A system for adjusting a vehicle door relative to a vehicle body including an adjusting device, a control device for controlling the adjusting device. The control device is configured to receive an operating command and control the adjusting device based on receiving the operating command, and a sensor device for detecting an object. The control device is configured to evaluate for the purpose of collision protection monitoring whether an operating command is received in a near area relative to the vehicle door via an operating device. For collision protection monitoring, the control device is configured to use a first recognition area in a first operating mode upon receiving an operating command via an operating device in the near area, and in a second operating mode to use a second recognition area different from the first recognition area when an operating command is not received in the near area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for localization and passive entry/passive start (PEPS) systems for vehicles are provided. A communication gateway in a vehicle configured to establish a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication connection with a portable device. Sensors are configured to measure signal information about a communication signal sent from the portable device. A localization module is configured to receive the signal information from the sensors and determine a location of the portable device based on the signal information. A passive entry/passive start (PEPS) system is configured to receive the location of the portable device from the localization module and perform a vehicle function including at least one of unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, and allowing the vehicle to be started based on the location of the portable device. Each of the plurality of sensors are synchronized.

Abstract: An authentication system includes a terminal and a key authentication unit arranged in a communication peer that communicates with the terminal. The key authentication unit receives key information of the terminal carried by a user through wireless communication and performs key authentication that verifies authenticity of the key information. The authentication system further includes detectors that are arranged at different locations and detect biological information of the user and a biometric authentication unit that uses the biological information to perform biometric authentication. The authentication system further includes a controller that controls actuation of the communication peer based on a location of one of the detectors that detected the biological information, an authentication result of the key authentication, and an authentication result of the biometric authentication.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle may include a plurality of vehicle subsystems associated with respective different dynamic vehicle control functions and a plurality of subsystem controllers associated with respective ones of the vehicle subsystems. The subsystem controllers may be configured to control actuators associated with the respective different dynamic vehicle control functions to change an operational state of components of the vehicle subsystems based on respective configuration settings. The system further includes an attribute configuration module operably coupled to the subsystem controllers. The attribute configuration module may include processing circuitry configured to save current configuration settings as a saved configuration responsive to a first actuation of a configuration mode actuator and, after an on/off cycle of the vehicle, instruct the subsystem controllers to implement the saved configuration responsive to a second actuation of the configuration mode actuator.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a first sensor including a capacitance sensor; a second sensor including an ultrasonic sensor; a storage configured to store ultrasonic pattern images; and a controller electrically connected to the first sensor, the second sensor and the storage and configured to: wake up the second sensor based on a user contiguous to the first sensor, obtain a fingerprint pattern image from the second sensor, according to a difference between an area value of a ridge area of the fingerprint pattern image and an area value of a valley area adjacent to the ridge area being less than a predetermined reference value, obtain result data by assigning a weight to the area value of the valley area, and according to the result data and the ultrasonic pattern image data matching more than a predetermined matching value by comparing the result data and ultrasonic pattern image data, recognize as a fingerprint corresponding to the user.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a radio-based keyless access system of a transportation vehicle, an access system, and a corresponding transportation vehicle. Based on a measured field strength of an LF field, it is determined whether the signal transmitter is located at most at a specified distance from the transportation vehicle. A second transmission device emits a higher-frequency calibration signal in response to which the signal transmitter transmits a response signal back to the transportation vehicle. A reference distance from the signal transmitter to the transportation vehicle is automatically determined from the propagation time of the calibration signal and the response signal. The measured LF field strength-based determination of whether the signal transmitter is located at most at a specified distance from the transportation vehicle is then calibrated automatically based on the determined reference distance.

Abstract: Implementations provide techniques for remote starter adapter for use with a communication device. In one implementation, a system comprising a memory and an adapter coupled, operatively coupled to the memory, having an interface to connect to a remote starter. The adapter is to receive, via a wireless connection, a probe request from a communication device, the probe request comprising a command data structure. It is determined whether to change a status of an indicator based on the command data structure. Responsive to changing the statue of the indicator, a signal associated with the adapter is generated. Thereupon, the signal is transmitted, via the interface, to an input circuit to activate the remote starter.

Abstract: A security device is disclosed. The security device includes multiple fingerprint sensors. Activating the security device requires users to enter an authentication sequence comprised of different finger-to-fingerprint-sensor combinations. This increases the number of available distinct elements that can be used in an authentication sequence of a given length for a fixed number of buttons. The device also combines two different modes of authentication to improve security. The security device can be integrated into motor vehicles, mobile computing devices or other systems.

Abstract: A remote controller includes a wireless communication unit wirelessly communicating with a wireless device transmitting sensor information serving as an environmental index for an air-conditioning target space for an air-conditioning apparatus and wirelessly communicating with an information terminal transmitting user-set operation information of a user of the air-conditioning apparatus; an air-conditioning control unit transmitting the sensor information and the user-set operation information to a main body of the air-conditioning apparatus; and a mode switching unit switching between a client mode in which the sensor information is acquired from the wireless device and a server mode in which the user-set operation information is received from the information terminal and provides air-conditioning control information corresponding to the user-set operation information to the information terminal.

Abstract: A multifactor authentication system onboard a vehicle including at least one processor, a first database, a second database, and one or more protected computer systems is provided. The at least one processor is programmed to receive, from a user, a request for access to the one or more protected computer systems, wherein the request contains authentication information including a first authentication factor and a second authentication factor, retrieve first factor authentication data associated with the user from the first database, compare the first factor authentication data with the received first authentication factor to determine if there is a match, retrieve the second factor authentication data associated with the user from the second database, compare the second factor authentication data with the received second authentication factor to determine if there is a match, and grant access to the one or more protected computer systems if all of the comparisons match.

Abstract: An air conditioning control device stores air conditioning control settings relating to plural users of a vehicle, and controls at least one air conditioner among plural air conditioners of the vehicle in accordance with an air conditioning control setting relating to at least one user among the air conditioning control settings relating to the plural users, and senses a pre-air-conditioning command to operate at least one air conditioner among the plural air conditioners of the vehicle, and, after operation of the at least one air conditioner related to the pre-air-conditioning command is started in accordance with the pre-air-conditioning command, in a case in which turning on of an ignition or turning on of a power supply of the vehicle is sensed, instructs execution of continued operation of the at least one air conditioner related to the pre-air-conditioning command in accordance with the pre-air-conditioning command, regardless of the air conditioning control settings relating to the plural users.

Abstract: An automobile identification system utilizes fingerprint sensors disposed an exterior and interior of an automobile to obtain fingerprint images. By means of the reference fingerprint image stored in the database and the determination of the processor, the automobile identification system determines whether the person who attempts to enter the automobile is a driver or not. The automobile identification system does not need the conventional key to open the door of the automobile and activate the engine of the automobile.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems according to which shutdown features are provided to battery-powered electronics. An automatic shutdown device detects periods in which the battery-powered electronics are motionless using a sensor and, based on such detection, disconnects the battery from the battery-powered electronics using an electronic switch, rendering the battery-powered electronics inoperable. In addition, the automatic shutdown device is able to reenergize the battery-powered electronics using the electronic switch once motion is detected by the sensor so that the battery-powered electronics can resume normal operations. In several embodiments, the battery-powered electronics include a keyless fob associated with a vehicle and the automatic shutdown device is part of a vehicle theft prevention system.

Abstract: Access control equipment for vehicles with an electronic remote key which is accommodated in a housing, includes a controller that is designed for temporary activation of the remote key. The controller has an interface for wireless communication and is designed to cause an activation of the remote key in dependence on a wireless communication. A voltage supply is coupled to the controller and the remote key. The voltage supply, under actuation from the controller, applies an electrical breakdown voltage via at least one contact of the remote key for at least a first predetermined duration, which is greater than a designated operating voltage for the remote key, in order to destroy the remote key by the resulting current flow.

Abstract: A location determination system is provided. The location determination system includes a vehicle device mounted in a vehicle, and a mobile terminal provided as a communication terminal to be carried by a user of the vehicle and set to transmit a radio signal including transmission source information at least once within a predetermined period of time. The vehicle device may receive the radio signal transmitted from the mobile terminal via an antenna disposed in the vehicle and detect a reception strength of the received radio signal. The vehicle device may determine, based on the reception strength of the radio signal detected by the reception portion, whether the mobile terminal is present inside a target area set in advance based on a position at which the antenna is disposed.

Abstract: A fingerprint authentication device is mounted in a vehicle and includes a fingerprint sensor configured to perform a fingerprint detection process that detects a fingerprint of a finger brought into contact with the fingerprint sensor, a fingerprint authentication unit configured to perform a fingerprint authentication process based on the fingerprint detected through the fingerprint detection process, and a controller configured to control permission and non-permission of execution of the fingerprint detection process, and the controller is configured not to permit the execution of the fingerprint detection process when a speed of the vehicle is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A security device is disclosed. The security device includes multiple fingerprint sensors. Activating the security device requires users to enter an authentication sequence comprised of different finger-to-fingerprint-sensor combinations. This increases the number of available distinct elements that can be used in an authentication sequence of a given length for a fixed number of buttons. The device also combines two different modes of authentication to improve security. The security device can be integrated into motor vehicles, mobile computing devices or other systems.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for determining an optimum location of an access device relative to a motor vehicle. The access device allows entry into the motor vehicle and/or allows activation of systems in the motor vehicle depending on the location of the access device relative to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes: an in-vehicle unit mounted on a vehicle and capable of wirelessly transmitting an access signal when an operation unit is operated; a portable device capable of wirelessly transmitting a vehicle-specific authentication code on a condition that the access signal is received; and a determination unit capable of determining whether or not the authentication code is a regular authentication code on a condition that the authentication code is received. Start of a driving source of the vehicle is permitted or running of the vehicle is enabled when the determination unit determines that the authentication code is the regular authentication code, and a security mode in which a function of transmitting the access signal by the in-vehicle unit or a function of transmitting the authentication code by the portable device is stopped can be set by a predetermined setting operation.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for mobile device relay attack detection and power management for vehicles. An example vehicle includes a first module for first protocol communication, a second module for second protocol communication, and a controller. The controller is to determine a first distance to a mobile device utilizing a signal strength of the first protocol communication and determine, upon receiving an entry request, a second distance to the mobile device utilizing a time-of-flight of the second protocol communication. The controller also is to prevent entry when the second distance does not match the first distance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for pairing a vehicle key or remote keyless entry device with a vehicle by a dongle connected to an OBD port of the vehicle. The OBD programming dongle operates without a connection to an external device and pairs one or more keys with a vehicle without user intervention after the pairing process has started. The OBD programming dongle may be linked to a specific vehicle by the VIN code of the specific vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method that allows a CSCA to enable an iFOB key system once it is turned on by pressing a function button. When the function button is released, the iFOB key system is turned off. The iFOB key system includes the ERFTS, so when the iFOB key system is turned on/off, the ERFTS is also turned on/off. The embodiment of the CSCA has a double-action switch, a triple-action switch, a timer, a timer circuit and all of the circuitries that are associated with an iFOB key. The CSCA controls the length of time that current is allowed to flow from a battery source to an iFOB key system; it is this type of control that prevents an ERFTS and a customer's property from being compromised. The iFOB key system is always in the off position until it is turned on.

Abstract: A shift lever includes a lever knob, and a cover layer covering the lever knob, where the cover layer includes a touch sensor which generates touch information on a touch of a user, and the touch sensor includes a plurality of sensor pixels which senses a capacitance change corresponding to the touch.

Abstract: In some examples, this disclosure describes a system for verifying identities of a first user and a second user. In some examples, the system includes processing circuitry and a memory device configured to store biometric verification data associated with the first user and the second user. In some examples, the system also includes an input device configured to receive biometric input data and transmit the biometric input data to the processing circuitry. In some examples, the processing circuitry is configured to determine whether the biometric input data matches biometric verification data for the first user or the second user, unlock the aircraft in response to determining that the biometric input data matches biometric verification data for the first user or the second user, and activate the aircraft for operation in response to determining that the biometric input data matches biometric verification data for the first user.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for using vehicles as information sources for knowledge-based authentication may include (1) identifying a vehicle belonging to a user who is attempting to authenticate with an identity-verification authority, (2) acquiring analytic information about the vehicle, (3) generating, by analyzing the analytic information about the vehicle, at least one authentication question, where the correct response to the authentication question requires knowledge about the vehicle, (4) presenting the authentication question to the user, and (5) authenticating the identity of the user based on the user responding correctly to the authentication question. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a road surface condition determining system with improved accuracy. In the system, a plurality of vehicles Wi are used, each equipped with on-board sensors (11, 12) for acquiring vehicular information, which is information on the behavior of the vehicle during travel, a feature value calculating means (13) for calculating a plurality of feature values to be used in estimating the condition of the road surface on which the vehicle is traveling from the vehicular information acquired by the on-board sensors (11, 12), and a transmitter 16 for transmitting the feature values to the outside of the vehicle. A server (20) has a data storage means (22) for accumulating the plurality of feature values from the plurality of vehicles. A road surface condition determining unit (30) determines a road surface condition using the accumulated feature values. And the system determines the road surface condition at the location within a predetermined range within a predetermined space of time.

Abstract: A locking and unlocking system includes: a portable terminal; a key unit; and a locking and unlocking device of a vehicle or facilities. The portable terminal includes a first sending unit sending first authentication information to the key unit. The key unit includes: a first storage unit; a first authentication unit performing authentication based on the first authentication information; a decryption unit decrypting second authentication information when the authentication by the first authentication unit is successful; and a second sending unit sending the second authentication information to the locking and unlocking device. The locking and unlocking device includes: a second authentication unit performing authentication based on the second authentication information; and a locking and unlocking unit locking or unlocking the vehicle or the facilities when the authentication by the second authentication unit is successful.

Abstract: Systems and methods for localization and passive entry/passive start (PEPS) systems for vehicles are provided. A communication gateway in a vehicle establishes a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication connection with a portable device. Sensors are configured to receive connection information about the BLE communication connection from the communication gateway, eavesdrop on the BLE communication connection, and measure signal information about communication signals sent from the portable device to the communication gateway. A localization module is configured to determine a location of the portable device based on the signal information from the plurality of sensors. A PEPS system is configured to receive the location of the portable device from the localization module and to perform a vehicle function including at least one of unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, and allowing the vehicle to be started based on the location of the portable device.