Abstract: A battery module includes one or more battery cells and a battery module controller operatively coupled to the battery cells. The battery module controller is configured to determine a state of the battery cells. A secure element is operatively coupled to the battery module controller and is configured to store data indicative of the state of the battery cells as determined by the battery module controller. An interface unit operatively coupled to the secure element is configured to receive a request for evaluating the state of the battery from an external user device.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a key fob is provided, comprising: a wireless interface for establishing a wireless connection to a controller integrated in a vehicle, wherein the wireless connection enables the key fob to provide access credentials to said controller; a wired interface for connecting the key fob to a console integrated in the vehicle, such that the key fob is usable for carrying out wireless charging of an external mobile device and/or for acting as an anchor device for performing ranging operations with said external mobile device. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of configuring a key fob is conceived.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, an access system is provided for gaining access to a vehicle, comprising: a communication unit configured to establish a communication channel with an external device and to receive at least one credential from the external device through said communication channel; a secure element configured to perform a verification of said credential and to grant or deny access to the vehicle in dependence on a result of the verification of the credential. In accordance with further aspects of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of operating an access system for gaining access to a vehicle is conceived, as well as a computer program for carrying out said method.

Abstract: A battery management system includes battery management circuitry configured to be coupled to one or more battery modules. The battery management circuitry includes a secure element storing cryptographic information that enables the battery management circuitry to communicate securely with an external server as part of installation of a new battery module coupled to the battery management or removal of a battery module already coupled to the battery management circuitry.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a battery system is provided for use in a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of battery modules; a controller operatively coupled to the battery modules; a plurality of secure elements, wherein each of said battery modules contains at least one of said secure elements and wherein the controller contains at least one of said secure elements, and wherein said secure elements are configured to perform one or more authentication operations by executing a cryptographic algorithm. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of configuring a battery system is conceived.