Abstract: A method for granting access and driving authorizations and driving commands to be carried out, in the form of a data format, for a vehicle. A plurality of data processing systems of different user groups, which exchange the data format via a plurality of communication connections, are used, and an exchange undertakes the distribution of the data format among the respective involved user groups and into the vehicle.

Abstract: A wireless connection may be established between a mobile device and a reader device and/or a sensor. The reader device and/or sensor may authenticate the mobile device. The reader device and/or sensor may receive a credential or token from the mobile device. An action may be performed based on certain criteria such as if the credential or token is valid.

Abstract: A trunk-sharing system that controls an user's authority to use a predetermined area of a vehicle by issuing a predetermined authentication information to a user terminal, the trunk-sharing system including a server configured to: acquire a first information on a permission of using the predetermined area of the vehicle from a first user who owns the vehicle; provide the first information such that the first information acquired from the first user of each of a plurality of vehicles is able to be detected by a second user other than the first user; acquire a second information on a request for a use of the predetermined area which is an information from the second user who has accessed the provided first information; and issue an authentication information for locking and unlocking the predetermined area to a terminal of the second user based on the first information and the second information.

Abstract: There is provided a lock control device attachable to a locking mechanism, the lock control device including circuitry configured to receive key information and a process request from a first communication device, the key information including authorization information of the first communication device related to a plurality of types of functions of the lock control device, and determine whether the process request is permitted based on the key information, wherein the key information further includes identification information of the first communication device.

Abstract: This opening/closing body control device for vehicles comprises a lock device and a control device. The control device comprises: a reversal control unit; a reversal stopping unit; a first error detection unit that detects a first state change error in a first neutral switch, when reverse rotation of a rotating member has been stopped on the basis of a change in the on/off state of a second neutral switch during reverse control after closing control; and a second error detection unit that detects a second state change error in the first neutral switch, when reverse rotation of the rotating member is stopped on the basis of a change in the on/off state of the second neutral switch during reverse control after release control.

Abstract: A communication system includes: a receiving device configured to receive data, and repeatedly set a time range; and a transmitting device configured to repeatedly transmit data to the receiving device at a first time interval, and change a transmission interval at which data is transmitted to the receiving device to a second time interval, which is different from the first time interval, if the number of pieces of data received by the receiving device within the time range is 2 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preventing security breaches of a passive remote keyless entry system for authorizing access to a vehicle. The passive remote keyless entry system comprises a base station located at the vehicle and a mobile device, in particular a remote key, wherein the base station comprises a first processor unit and a first transceiver unit, the first transceiver unit comprises a timing device, the mobile device comprises a second processor unit and a second transceiver unit, an air travel time T of a single message sent back and forth from the base station to the mobile device is measured, and access to the vehicle is granted depending on the measured air travel time T.

Abstract: A waterproof passive wireless controller includes at least one waterproof assembly, at least one driver assembly, at least one power generator, at least one communication module, and at least one housing. The waterproof assembly and the housing form at least one waterproof chamber, wherein the power generator and the communication module are disposed in the waterproof chamber. In response to an external force applied on the driver assembly, the power generator is enclosed in a waterproof manner and is driven to actuate by the driver assembly to converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to power the communication module, such that the communication module is activated for sending out a control signal.

Abstract: Controlled access to a vehicle is provided. Whether time of flight (ToF) between an access device and a controller of the vehicle indicates a relay attack is identified. Whether a radio frequency (RF) fingerprint of the access device indicates a relay attack is identified. Responsive to the RF fingerprint but not the ToF indicating a relay attack, the ToF determination is retried. Passive access is allowed to the vehicle responsive to the retried ToF again indicating no relay attack.

Abstract: An occupant step apparatus and method for a vehicle, includes a powered occupant step, a kick sensor mounted to the occupant step, and a controller having processing circuitry. The processing circuitry detects a kick gesture signal from the kick sensor, controls operation of the powered occupant step to move the occupant step, and upon detection of a step gesture signal from the kick sensor while the occupant step is being operated, halts operation of the occupant step.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for mitigating key fob error for remote parking assist systems. An example vehicle includes wireless modules that communicatively couple to a key fob and a mobile device and a processor. The processor, when the key fob is usable, estimates a location of an operator based on the key fob, and operate an autonomous parking system in a first mode. Additionally, the processor, when the key fob is not usable, estimates the location of the operator based on the mobile device, and operate the autonomous parking system in a second mode.

Abstract: Vehicle occupant monitoring systems and methods detect that an outer handle of the vehicle is used to open a door, and determine a key fob state of the vehicle. On condition that the key fob state of the vehicle is undetected, at least one type of alert is transmitted to a mobile device associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic device such as a desktop computer may have a housing. The housing may include a conductive inner frame, conductive handles coupled to the inner frame, and a conductive outer sleeve over the inner frame. The handles may protrude through openings in the outer sleeve. Conductive plates may be aligned with the openings and attached to the inner frame. The handles may pass through holes in the conductive plates. Slot antennas may be formed in the conductive plates. The slot antennas may each include a high band slot that indirectly feeds a pair of low band slots. The conductive plates and the inner frame may define cavities for the antennas. Multi-band slot antennas may be formed within the handles themselves. The handles may include solid metal with a channel or may include hollow metal structures to accommodate transmission lines for the antennas.

Abstract: An access apparatus (ZV) for a vehicle (FZ) has a vehicle-side position-determining device (PBE) for determining the position (POS1, POS2, POS3) of a mobile identification signal generator (IDG) with respect to the vehicle. In addition, said access apparatus (ZV) has a vehicle-side control device (STE) for emitting location-determining signals (LS1) to the mobile identification signal generator (IDG) for determining the position thereof. In this context, the vehicle-side control device (STE) is configured to control the frequency of the emission of the location-determining signals as a function of the position of the mobile identification signal generator with respect to the vehicle. In this way, the power consumption both in the vehicle and in the identification signal generator can be reduced on the basis of the location-dependent adaptation of the emission of the interrogation signals, without adversely affecting reliable operation of the access apparatus.

Abstract: A door operating system for automatic opening of a door of a vehicle boot is provided. The door operating system includes an on-board device mountable on the vehicle and a mobile device. The on-board device includes a door opening mechanism, a boot door control module for activating the door opening mechanism, a door opening sensor, the door opening sensor being configured to receive a door opening signal for bringing the boot door control module into an automatic opening mode, and a presence sensor. The presence sensor is configured to detect a presence signal from a wireless vehicle access device. The mobile device includes a transmitter for sending the door opening signal to the door opening sensor, a transaction module for cashless purchasing of goods and for providing transaction data indicative of at least one physical parameter of the purchased goods, and a processor.

Abstract: A door opening/closing device drives a slide door to a locked state under authentication communication between an authentication ECU of a vehicle side and a mobile device, when the slide door is in a closed and unlocked state and the presence of a user is detected by a detection unit.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first memory configured to store authorization information; a first processor configured to access the first memory; a second memory; and a second processor configured to access the second memory. The first processor is configured to check state information related to a battery state of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a first state; if the state information satisfies a first specified condition, provide authorization information to an external device in the first state so that the external device performs authorization using the authorization information; and if the state information satisfies a second specified condition, copy the authorization information into the second memory in the first state and convert the electronic device to a second state in which power consumption thereof is less than that in the first state.

Abstract: An in-vehicle authentication device may perform wireless communication with a portable device in a vicinity of a vehicle. The in-vehicle authentication device may transmit a call signal that requests a reply of a response signal to the portable device. The in-vehicle authentication device may transmit an authentication request signal that requests a reply of an authentication signal to the portable device when the in-vehicle authentication device determines that the portable device exists in the vicinity of the vehicle by receiving the response signal. The in-vehicle authentication device may authenticate the portable device that transmits the authentication signal based on the authentication signal when the authentication signal is received.

Abstract: A Phone-as-a-Key (PaaK) system includes a pre-processor, a secure processor disposed in communication with the pre-processor, a cache memory associated with the pre-processor and the secure processor, and a memory for storing executable instructions. The pre-processor and the secured processor are configured to perform steps that can mitigate delay caused by mobile device authentication. For example, the pre-processor authenticates an authentication message associated with a mobile device used as a key for the vehicle, and stores the message in the cache memory. The pre-processor receives a door latch actuation signal, and initializes the secure processor in response. The pre-processor then provides access to the vehicle based on the secure processor initialization instruction, and the authentication message stored in the cache memory.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly communicate with a mobile device application. The processor is further configured to receive a vehicle-command from the mobile device application and send a wireless instruction to a vehicle instructing an action corresponding to and responsive to the received vehicle command.

Abstract: A method of controlling a smart key, including a low frequency (LF) receiver receiving an LF signal from a vehicle, a radio frequency (RF) transmitter transmitting an RF signal to the vehicle in response to the LF signal, a sensor unit sensing a motion, and a micro control unit controlling operations of the LF receiver, the RF transmitter, and the sensor unit, includes receiving, by the LF receiver, the LF signal from the vehicle and controlling, by the micro control unit, a turn-on/off operation of each of the LF receiver, the RF transmitter, and the sensor unit on the basis of the received LF signal.

Abstract: A vehicle function control device that controls functions of a vehicle includes an electronic control unit configured to determine whether there is a terminal device performing communication with an in-vehicle communication device around the in-vehicle communication device using the in-vehicle communication device, when determination is made that there is the terminal device performing communication with the in-vehicle communication device around the in-vehicle communication device, determine whether a distance between the in-vehicle communication device and the terminal device is within a predetermined range, and control execution of a specific function of the vehicle based on a determination result.

Abstract: A user identification method and apparatus using recognition of a grip pattern of a lever-type door are provided. The user identification method using recognition of a grip pattern of a lever-type door includes activating a sensing module disposed within a lever of a vehicle door when a smart-key is sensed. A grip pattern is then sensed using the sensing module and a user profile that corresponds to the grip pattern is identified. A user-customization module is activated in response to the identified user profile.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for coordinating multiple vehicle diagnostic testers. An example vehicle includes an off-board diagnostic tester port, an in-vehicle diagnostic (IVD) tester, and a gateway module. The gateway module is configured to enable communication with the IVD tester, determine that a diagnostic tool is coupled to the off-board diagnostic tester port for greater than a threshold number of ignition cycles, and responsively prevent communication with the off-board diagnostic tester port.

Abstract: Provided is a switch for motor vehicles including an outer containing and protecting body which houses a lock cylinder. The lock cylinder is adapted to receive an ignition key and is rotatable through several operative positions by means of the rotation of said key. An antenna is connectable to an electronic immobiliser that is adapted to transmit to a control unit of a motor vehicle the motor vehicle engine ignition enable/disable signals. The antenna is located at said outer body.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for configuring an intrusion detection system, by receiving from a user device, a set of identity credentials, sending the set of identity credentials to an identity service to verify a user's identity that is associated with the set of credentials, receiving a result of the verification of the identity; and when verified, configuring the intrusion detection system to operate in a mode pre-selected based on the verified identity.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for controlling access to physical areas. One of the methods includes receiving, from at least one of one or more sensors, data identifying a vehicle at a border crossing station, determining current weather conditions for the border crossing station, evaluating whether the current weather conditions are favorable to inspection of the vehicle by a mobile camera, determining that the current weather conditions are favorable to inspection of the vehicle by a mobile camera, and in response to the determination that the current weather conditions are favorable to inspection of the vehicle by a mobile camera, providing at least one of one or more mobile cameras with instructions to cause each of the at least one of the mobile cameras to inspect the vehicle.

Abstract: A sound output apparatus and a sound output control method including a sound output controller placed in a vehicle having a door lockable and unlockable based on the result of communicated with mobile terminals are disclosed. The vehicle mounted with the sound output controller and a locking and unlocking system including the vehicle are also disclosed. The sound output controller outputs a sound that is different between when the door is unlocked by a specified mobile terminal and when the door is unlocked by other means.

Abstract: A vehicular electronic key system includes an electronic key and a wireless communication device. The electronic key includes a first communication unit, a second communication unit, and a first controller that switches an operating state between an ON state where a function of the first communication unit is operated, and an OFF state where the function of the first communication unit is at least partially stopped, based on a result of communication of the second communication unit with the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device includes a third communication unit, and a second controller. The first controller switches the operating state when the first controller detects that the electronic key has been moved by a predetermined distance or longer outside a vehicle based on at least a result of communication of a predetermined signal by the second communication unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for an actuation handle, having an actuation bolt, which has at least one section along its longitudinal axis (A) having at least one outer edge on its circumference. The device comprises a housing having a first receiving section for receiving an energy converter for supplying electrical energy to a radio transmitter by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, and an aperture for the actuation bolt, wherein the aperture has a second receiving section for rotatably accommodating the section of the actuation bolt having at least one outer edge. The device is characterized in that the first receiving section is disposed such that it is adjacent to the aperture, wherein a switch element of the energy converter extends into a rotational path of the at least one outer edge when the energy converter is in a receiving state, and can be actuated such that it causes a switching by means of the at least one outer edge during a rotation of the actuation bolt.

Abstract: In a state that an engine is started up by using a mobile device from outside a vehicle, a power mode changeover switch is switched from a fixed contact OFF to a fixed contact START while avoiding a fixed contact ACC and a fixed contact ON, and the power mode changeover switch is maintained at the fixed contact START even after the engine is placed in an operation state. When an electric power is not supplied through the fixed contact ACC, a detection unit places itself in a state in which a detection operation is possible, and when the electric power is supplied, the detection unit places itself in a detection operation prohibition state.

Abstract: A device includes: a millimeter-wave radar sensor circuit configured to generate N virtual channels of sensed data, where N is an integer number greater than one; and a processor configured to: generate a 2D radar image of a surface in a field of view of the millimeter-wave radar sensor circuit based on sensed data from the N virtual channels of sensed data, where the 2D radar image includes azimuth and range information, generate a multi-dimensional data structure based on the 2D radar image using a transform function, compare the multi-dimensional data structure with a reference multi-dimensional data structure, and determine whether liquid is present in the field of view of the millimeter-wave radar sensor circuit based on comparing the multi-dimensional data structure with the reference multi-dimensional data structure.

Abstract: Biometric data profiles for users of a vehicle are managed according to an enrollment mode and a maintenance mode. The enrollment mode includes 1) authenticating a respective authorized user, 2) transferring a respective biometric profile to an encrypted biometric memory, 3) specifying a sunset time for automatic deletion of the respective biometric profile, 4) establishing an activity window, and 5) establishing a deferral period. The maintenance mode includes 1) deleting a respective biometric profile upon occurrence of the respective specified sunset time, 2) detecting vehicle access in response to a stored biometric profile during a respective activity window of the respective authorized user, and 3) automatically extending the respective sunset time according to the respective deferral period if the detected vehicle access during the respective activity window meets a respective threshold.

Abstract: A key information management device includes: a reception unit configured to receive a movement request for moving a first vehicle, the first vehicle employing a key system in which locking and unlocking are performed by receiving key information on the first vehicle sent from at least one of a first terminal of a first user and a second terminal of a second user different from the first user; a storage unit configured to store the key information on the first vehicle and information on the first terminal to which the key information on the first vehicle has been delivered; and a control unit configured to send the key information on the first vehicle to the second terminal.

Abstract: A vehicle includes doors, antennas, and processors. Each of the doors include an interface. The processors: (1) define, via the antennas, first zones and a second zone encompassing the first zones and surrounding the vehicle, each of the first zones associated with each of the doors; (2) in response to a mobile device entering the second zone, determine whether the mobile device is authenticated; (3) in response to the mobile device being authenticated, determine whether a user-interaction with the interface of one of the doors has occurred and determine, via the antennas, whether the mobile device is positioned in one of the first zones corresponding to said door; and (4) in response to detecting that the user-interaction has occurred and that the mobile device is positioned in said first zone, cause said door to unlock.

Abstract: A sound output apparatus and a sound output control method including a sound output controller placed in a vehicle having a door lockable and unlockable based on the result of communicated with mobile terminals are disclosed. The vehicle mounted with the sound output controller and a locking and unlocking system including the vehicle are also disclosed. The sound output controller outputs a sound that is different between when the door is unlocked by a specified mobile terminal and when the door is unlocked by other means.

Abstract: A system, consisting of a vehicle having an infotainment system, a mobile data processing device and a motion sensing device, wherein a first communication interface is set up to transmit control commands IS from the motion sensing device to the mobile data processing device, the mobile data processing device is set up to translate the control commands IS into instructions IA to the infotainment system, and a second communication interface is set up to transmit the instructions IA from the mobile data processing device to the infotainment system.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling access to a target device. The method comprises receiving, by the target device, primary input from a user or user device, wherein the primary input matches a predetermined input stored by the target device and authorizes the user or user device to access the target device. The method further comprises storing, by the target device, one or more wireless secondary signals that are detected by the target device during a time period in which the primary input is received. Still further, the method comprises allowing access to the target device in response to receiving the primary input, and then allowing access to the target device in response to subsequently receiving at least one of the one or more wireless secondary signals matching one or more of the stored wireless secondary signals in the absence of receiving the primary input.

Abstract: Provided are a motion determination device and a method capable of correctly determining a kicking motion by a user about to open or close a gate of a vehicle. The motion determination device includes sensors respectively mounted on positions spaced apart from each other and detecting approach of an object, and a determination device which determines that the predetermined kicking motion has been performed, when each detection value shows a predetermined pattern, a time until each of the detection values becomes less than a first threshold value after it becomes the first threshold value or more is within a predetermined time, and a ratio of a maximum value among detection values by a first sensor and a maximum value among the detection values by a second sensor different from the first sensor is within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An automatic driving vehicle includes an automatic driving mode in which autonomous traveling is carried out. The automatic driving vehicle receives a setup for a destination and an arrival time after a driver or a passenger gets out of the automatic driving vehicle. The setup for the destination and the arrival time is input when the driver or the passenger gets out of the automatic driving vehicle. The automatic driving vehicle is controlled to move to the destination after the driver or the passenger gets out of the automatic driving vehicle on a basis of the destination and the arrival time.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for dead zone mitigation for a passive entry system of a vehicle. An example vehicle includes antenna modules to measure signal strengths of broadcasts from a mobile device. The example vehicle also includes a wireless module to, when the mobile device is in a dead zone, generate first and second predictors and enable passive entry when the first and second predictors match and indicate that the mobile device is in a passive entry zone, and a sensor detects a user. The example vehicle also includes a body control module to unlock a door when passive entry is enabled.

Abstract: A vehicle communicates with a remote key fob while ensuring an RF environment is sufficient to maintain adequate power from an RF-harvesting power supply that allows the fob to operate without a battery. The vehicle has a receiver adapted to detect a backscatter communication signal from the fob. A harvesting emulator in the vehicle is responsive to ambient RF around the vehicle to duplicate a concurrent response of the fob power supply. A vehicle-powered RF transmitter is activated to broadcast energizing RF radiation around the vehicle when the duplicated response is below a threshold.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator and control method for refrigerator and method for opening a refrigerator door. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.

Abstract: An approach activated closure entry system is provided for a motor vehicle. That system includes a proximity sensor, a projector, a power operated closure and a controller. The controller is configured to project an image onto the ground when the motor vehicle is approached by an authorized user, vary that image when the approach activated closure entry system operation is initiated and open the power operated closure in response to the authorized user stepping into the image for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A motor includes at least a first and a second antenna, wherein the antennas are arranged spaced apart spatially from one another, by means of a portable identification signal generator which has an identification signal generator antenna. In order to improve the protection against tampering, the first vehicle antenna outputs a first signal which is received by the identification signal generator antenna. The identification signal generator determines at least one of the spatial components of the first electromagnetic field of the received first signal. The second vehicle antenna outputs a second signal which is received by the identification signal generator antenna. The identification signal generator determines at least one of the spatial components of the second electromagnetic field of the received second signal. The identification signal generator transmits the data to the vehicle. A computer determines the angle at least between the special components of the signals.

Abstract: A method for authorizing the use of a motor, having at least one first vehicle antenna and one second vehicle antenna located at a spatial distance from one another, includes transmitting, by the first vehicle antenna, a first signal that is received by an identification provider antenna of a portable identification provider, and ascertaining, by the portable identification provider, at least one spatial component of a first electromagnetic field of the received first signal using an angle-resolving magnetic field sensor. The method also includes transmitting, by the second vehicle antenna, a second signal that is received by the identification provider antenna, and ascertaining, by the portable identification provider, at least one spatial component of a second electromagnetic field of the received second signal using the angle-resolving magnetic field sensor.

Abstract: A method includes determining, with an on-board vehicle hardware system, if a hearing assistance device is in use within a vehicle. The method also includes providing a notification, through a vehicle infotainment system, when the hearing assistance device is in use. The notification provides a vehicle operator with a prompt for activating an external environment amplification system.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a first transmitter that transmits a predetermined first signal over a predetermined area, a first receiver and a second receiver that receive second and third signals, a detector that detects the field intensities of the received signals, a second transmitter that transmits a signal through an RF-band radio wave, and an electronic control unit that operates an in-vehicle device based on the third signal received by the first receiver and restrains or prohibits the in-vehicle device from being operated based on the third signal when the field intensity of the third signal is lower than the field intensity of the second signal by a value greater than a predetermined standard.

Abstract: A remote start-up operating method and a method for preventing parking malfunction during remote start-up is provided. The method includes determining whether a remote start-up ECU receives a remote start-up signal and determining whether the remote start-up ECU receives an electrical signal that indicates whether to operate a parking valve based on a position of a parking lever. An engine start-up signal is then transmitted to an engine ECU.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and universal access control device that may enable a user device to gain access to a secure area or resource during a particular time duration. In some embodiments, a user device may relay a received access token to the universal access device via a wireless transmission at a particular time. The universal access device may verify the authenticity of the access token by relaying the access token information to the remote server, which may authenticate the user device and verify that the user device is permitted access at the particular time. Upon authentication and verification, the user may gain entry to the secure area.