4534results about "Anti-theft devices" patented technology

To provide a vehicle control system that can suppress a vehicle from operating even after the vehicle is brought into an operable state by an activity of an improper user.SOLUTION: Vehicle control systems (1, 1a and 1b) comprise: start-notification transmitting parts (relay servers 71 and 71a, and an operation support ECU 21a) which transmit operation start-notifications to one or a plurality of registered terminals (portable terminals 6, 6a, 6b, and 6c) associated with vehicles (2, 2a, and 2b) in accordance with operation of starting the vehicles; and operation control parts (driving support ECU 21, 21a, and 21b) which when operation control request operation is performed to the registered terminals in response to the operation-start notifications, switch the vehicles between an operation suppression state and an operation possible state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

An outside handle device for a vehicle door comprises a handle main body provided at the outside of the vehicle door, a handle frame fixed to the vehicle door, a first connector provided at a vehicle body side and electrically connected with an electric signal cable at the vehicle body side, and a second connector provided at the handle main body and electrically connected with the electric component accommodated in the handle main body. The first connector and the second connector are placed with a predetermined distance when the handle main body is assembled in the handle.

To inhibit a thief from taking away a vehicle to a distant place.SOLUTION: A vehicle 100 includes: an on-vehicle navigation device 10 for repeatedly obtaining a location of the vehicle 100 through a GPS 200; and an on-vehicle immobilizer device 20. The on-vehicle immobilizer device 20 turns on a remote immobilizer on the basis of the fact that the location of the vehicle 100, obtained from the on-vehicle navigation device 10, is outside a preset geographical region. The on-vehicle immobilizer device 20 prohibits operation of a drive system of the vehicle 100 while the remote immobilizer is in an on-state. Notification that the remote immobilizer has been turned on is provided to a terminal 300 of a legitimate user of the vehicle 100 via a server 400 or directly.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor, a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to detect, via a detection module, a first identity of a first occupant of a vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a first device of the first occupant; retrieve, a first occupant profile, wherein the first occupant profile comprises a first vehicle setting; detect, via the detection module, a second identity of a second occupant of the vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a second device of the second occupant; retrieve, a second occupant profile, wherein the second occupant profile comprises a second vehicle setting; adjust, via a conflict resolution module, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting based on the first occupant profile and the second occupant profile; and apply, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting to the vehicle.

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing and using a mobile key. In some embodiments, while displaying a representation of a mobile car key on a multifunction device, the device receives a request to restrict use of the mobile car key for a predetermined time period, and in response, restricts at least one function of the mobile car key for the time period.

The invention relates to the technical field of automobile Bluetooth control, in particular to an automobile Bluetooth control method and system based on a keyless entry mode. According to the method, the dynamic behavior time sequence of each Bluetooth device in the vehicle-mounted Bluetooth sensing area of the automobile is compared and analyzed, the candidate Bluetooth device with the control intention is screened out, and the recognition accuracy is improved; the real-time signal intensity, historical user operation behavior data and equipment trust level of the candidate Bluetooth equipment are comprehensively considered, and the control priority of each candidate Bluetooth equipment is fused and analyzed, so that flexible and accurate authority management is realized; selecting the candidate Bluetooth device with the highest control priority as an authorized Bluetooth device to establish a communication link and distribute the automobile Bluetooth control authority to ensure the reasonable distribution of the control authority; when the automobile runs, the real-time position of the authorized Bluetooth device is obtained, the Bluetooth device control authority corresponding to the automobile Bluetooth is dynamically adjusted by combining the corresponding electronic fence boundary of the automobile, and potential safety hazards are effectively reduced.

A system (1) has a vehicle (2) and a mobile device (3) to unlock the vehicle (2) and / or enable a function of the vehicle (2). The vehicle (2) has at least one first transceiver (A) that is designed to transmit and receive data wirelessly. The mobile device (3) has at least one second transceiver (B) that is designed to transmit and receive data wirelessly. The first transceiver (A) and the second transceiver (B) are designed to establish a wireless connection with one another as connection partners that enables data exchange. The first transceiver (A) is designed to check an environment of the vehicle (2) for available connection partners. The second transceiver (B) is designed to signal its availability as a connection partner.

A system is provided for implementing trajectory analysis entry controls. A trajectory analysis entry control system is implemented in a vehicle, and supports remote and automatic entry control functions for the vehicle. For example the system triggers various automatic entry controls functions, such as remotely unlocking doors and / or a trunk of a vehicle, by tracking and analyzing a user's trajectory of movement while they are approaching the vehicle. A system includes a user identification device to identify whether a user is authorized to access the vehicle, such as a driver. The system also includes a trajectory tracking device that determines a trajectory of the user with respect to the vehicle. As the user's trajectory is determined to be approaching the vehicle, the trajectory tracking device further determines which entry point of the vehicle the user is approaching and automatically engages an automatic unlocking of that access point of the vehicle.

An embodiment intrusion detection system for detecting intrusions in an in-vehicle network includes a message queue module configured to store network messages collected from the in-vehicle network in a message queue, a memory configured to securely store a ruleset comprising a set of detection rules used in a plurality of detection techniques, a rule engine configured to apply the plurality of detection techniques to the collected network messages to detect security events and configured to determine a severity score and a reliability score for each detected security event, and an interface manager configured to transmit detection reports to a remote backend server in response to detection of the security events.

To monitor the state of a vehicle without being affected by the ambient environment such as in the nighttime.SOLUTION: A detector comprises: an acquisition unit that, on the basis of a reflected wave that is reflected on an object moving in the cabin from a transmitted wave transmitted toward the inside of a cabin of a vehicle, acquires time-series data of a point group indicating one or more detection points representing the position of the object moving in the cabin; an operation unit that analyzes the behavior of the point group moving with the lapse of time on the basis of the time-series data of the point group; and a determination unit that determines whether the object enters or exits from the cabin on the basis of the behavior of the point group.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a base portion configured to mount at a vehicle door. A handle portion includes a grasping portion and is movable relative to the base portion between a recessed position, where the grasping portion is recessed at the base portion, and a deployed position, where the grasping portion protrudes outward to be graspable by the user. A deployment mechanism is operable to move the handle portion between the recessed and deployed positions. A control module, based on a user input, actuates a latch mechanism to unlock the vehicle door. The deployment mechanism, responsive to the control module unlocking the vehicle door, moves the handle portion from the recessed position to the deployed position. With the handle portion in the deployed position and the vehicle door unlocked, the handle portion is graspable by the user to open the vehicle door.

The invention relates to a method for activating a function of a motor vehicle by means of an activation device comprising at least four ultra-wide-band communication external antenna modules and an ultra-high-frequency communication module, from an item of “hands-free” portable access equipment (SD) carried by a user, comprising an accelerometer, a gyroscope and a magnetometer, the activation of the function being triggered by detection of the presence of the user in a predetermined zone around the vehicle, and depending on an authentication result, the method comprising the following steps:s) determining an initial position of the item of access equipment with respect to the vehicle,t) measuring the values from the gyroscope, from the magnetometer and from the accelerometer,u) obtaining a value of the probability of the intention to activate a vehicle function,v) comparing the probability value with at least one predetermined threshold,w) transmitting, at ultra-high frequency from said item of equipment to said vehicle, a request to place the external antenna modules in partial or full ultra-wide-band communication operation, depending on the result of said comparison,x) activating the vehicle function, depending on an estimate of the distance between said item of equipment and the vehicle made by said external antenna modules thus activated in the ultra-wide band.

The invention provides an electric vehicle power battery pack and BMS controller anti-theft authentication method, and relates to the technical field of new energy electric vehicles, a power battery pack, a battery management system (BMS), an anti-theft monitoring chip, a mobile terminal and a remote monitoring platform are included, multi-level verification ensures that the battery pack only works on an authorized vehicle through local and cloud dual encryption, and the safety of the battery pack is ensured. Even if a certain link is cracked, the binding information, the use history and the battery replacement record of the battery pack cannot be recorded by bypassing the overall authentication and the block chain technology, a non-tampering distributed account book is formed, the blank of data credibility under the battery replacement and leasing scenes is filled, the security of the anti-theft system is improved to a brand new height, and the safety of the anti-theft system is improved. A transparent and standardized solution is provided for battery management in the new energy automobile industry, safety supervision of echelon utilization of the power battery after decommissioning is promoted, and the property loss risk of automobile owners and automobile enterprises is greatly reduced.

A vehicle control device has a vehicle body, a locking unit, an electronic signal transmission unit mounted on the vehicle body, and an electronic portable device in wireless communication with the electronic signal transmission unit. The electronic signal transmission unit detects a location of the electronic portable device with respect to the vehicle body. The electronic controller has a computer readable medium storing a threshold detection range between the electronic portable device and the vehicle body. The electronic controller is programmed to control the locking unit to be in the unlock permissible state when the electronic portable device is determined to be within the threshold detection range. The electronic controller is further programmed to automatically update the threshold detection range to a customized detection range upon determining that the locking unit is in an unintentional unlock permissible state.

The invention provides a keyless entry system calibration method and apparatus, an electronic device and a medium. The method comprises the steps of determining a first region and a second region according to a to-be-calibrated function of a target antenna, a first field intensity threshold and a second field intensity threshold; the first field intensity threshold value is greater than the second field intensity threshold value; the second area comprises the first area; based on the position of the key in the expansion area, determining a first field intensity measurement value and a second field intensity measurement value corresponding to the position; the first field intensity measurement value is the field intensity measurement value of the key relative to the target antenna, and the second field intensity measurement value is the field intensity measurement value of the key relative to at least one other antenna on the vehicle; the expansion area is an area which is in the second area and is not in the first area; determining a judgment rule set according to the to-be-calibrated function; and determining a target field intensity threshold value corresponding to the to-be-calibrated function according to the judgment rule set, the first field intensity measurement value and the second field intensity measurement value.

Systems and methods for implementing protections against catalytic converter theft. A vehicle may comprise Ultra-Wideband (UWB) anchors or sensors. The UWB sensors of a vehicle may be used to detect the relative distance and / or location of UWB-capable devices in close proximity to the vehicle. An assessment may be performed using the UWB anchors and / or other sensors to determine whether the presence of the unknown device is indicative of a threat to the vehicle. If a threat is detected, one or more protection steps may be taken.

A computerized method for vehicle cabin safety includes determining, based on one or more images showing an interior of a vehicle cabin, at least one object in the vehicle cabin. The method includes determining a number of features of the at least one object. The method includes determining a danger level for the at least one object based on the number of features. The method includes, in response to determining that the danger level meets a given criteria, outputting a warning signal.

According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to establish a connection, by sending a connection request via the communication module of a vehicle, to a user device; receive, a first message from the user device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting corresponding to the vehicle and a priority level; determine, a modification in the vehicle setting; and transmit a second message via the communication module to the user device, wherein the second message comprises a modified vehicle setting configured for updating the occupant profile.

A charging door provided with a projection lamp and a method of controlling projection of the same, includes a base, a charging door panel, a connection member, and a projection lamp module, wherein a charging port is formed in the base, and a vehicle is charged through the charging port, the charging door panel is pivotably mounted to the base, the connection member connects the base and the charging door panel with each other, and a mounting hole is formed in the connection member, and the projection lamp module is mounted in the mounting hole of the connection member, and the projection lamp module is electrically connected to a controller to be turned on or off according to a command signal of the controller and to project light of a predetermined color, based on a command signal of the controller.

A vehicle is immobilized when a personal identifying device of an authorized vehicle user in proximity to the vehicle is not authenticated and an intended use of the vehicle is detected. Various mechanisms can be used to immobilize the vehicle, such as the use to transmitting a null message to the passive keyless entry and start system in at least one time slot based on a timing established by a detected challenge message.

The embodiment of the invention relates to the technical field of intelligent vehicles, and discloses a tail gate control method and device, electronic equipment and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring positioning information of a UWB digital key; judging whether the UWB digital key is located in a target range or not according to the positioning information; the target range is adjacent to a projection area of a projection device at the tail of the vehicle; if it is determined that the digital key is located in the target range, controlling the projection device to project a projection area on the ground; and a target UWB anchor point installed at the tail of the vehicle in a UWB digital key system of the vehicle is controlled to detect the target limb action, and if the target limb action is detected and the target limb action is carried out in the projection area, a tail gate control instruction is generated. The UWB anchor point of the UWB digital key is reused as the kick detection radar, the cost can be reduced, the projection device is controlled according to the relation between the position of the UWB digital key and the kick detection area, and the accuracy of kick detection projection prompt is improved.

The invention provides a vehicle anti-theft method, device and equipment. Relates to the technical field of vehicle theft prevention. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring an environment image around a vehicle and vehicle state data, wherein the vehicle state data comprises data indicating vehicle motion characteristics; and according to the environment image and the vehicle state data, determining the current stolen risk level of the vehicle, and according to the current stolen risk level, performing anti-theft early warning on the vehicle. The method is used for improving the vehicle anti-theft success rate.

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.

An interference deterrent system for an autonomous vehicle is provided, the interference deterrent system includes a processor configured to receive, from at least one sensor of the autonomous vehicle, sensor data including an actor, determine a trajectory of the actor based on the sensor data, identify the actor as a potentially interfering actor when the trajectory of the actor intersects with a location of the autonomous vehicle, when the actor is not a potentially interfering actor, initiate standby to await receipt of additional sensor data, and when the actor is a potentially interfering actor, identify a response to be executed by the autonomous vehicle.

An electric work vehicle includes a control state switch configured to switch a controller to an operating state in response to a first operation on a manual operation device, and switch the controller to a resting state in response to a second operation on the manual operation device, and a charging controller configured or programmed to control charging of the battery. The controller is configured or programmed to include a motor controller configured or programmed to control driving of an electric motor, a mode setter configured to set a charging mode to enable charging of the battery and a work mode to enable driving of the electric motor, a start prohibitor configured to prohibit starting of the electric motor after charging has ended, and a start prohibition releaser configured to release the prohibition of starting.

The pneumatic lock comprises a lock body, positioning shaft sleeves are arranged at the two ends of the lock body respectively, core shafts are arranged in the positioning shaft sleeves in a sliding fit mode, pistons are further arranged on the peripheral walls of the positioning shaft sleeves in a sliding mode, the lock body is divided into an air cavity and a containing cavity through the pistons, a friction sleeve is arranged on the core shafts and located between the positioning shaft sleeves in a sleeving mode, and the friction sleeve is in clearance fit with the core shafts. A bearing is further matched between the friction sleeve and the lock body and comprises an inner ring, an outer ring and a retainer, the friction sleeve is sleeved with the inner ring, fracture grooves are formed in the friction sleeve and the inner ring, the retainer is arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring, a shaft clamp spring is arranged on the outer ring, a first spring abuts against the position between the shaft clamp spring and the lock body, and an inner hole of the outer ring is arranged in a taper hole shape. The end, with the large hole diameter, of the inner hole of the outer ring abuts against the piston, and a second spring is further arranged between the retainer and the outer ring in an abutting mode. The structure is simple, the production and processing are convenient, the use is reliable, and the use effect is good.

A method for unlocking at least one vehicle door of a vehicle via a mobile terminal is provided, wherein the vehicle has at least one NFC antenna for receiving NFC signals and a vehicle Bluetooth module for communication via Bluetooth LE, and wherein the mobile terminal has a terminal Bluetooth module for communication via Bluetooth LE and an NFC chip. The at least one NFC antenna is configured to capture data from the NFC chip and then trigger the unlocking. Upon detection of entry of the terminal Bluetooth module into a triggering range of the vehicle Bluetooth module, which is determined at least by the range of a Bluetooth LE signal, this is signaled to the at least one NFC antenna. The at least one NFC antenna then changes from a first mode to a second mode, the first mode being distinguished by a shorter range for capturing the data from the NFC chip than the second mode.

A modular steering wheel assembly allows for quick and secure attachment and removal of a steering wheel in vehicles or gaming setups. A steering wheel mount connects to a core via an audible rotating lock mechanism, enabling fast locking and unlocking. The core attaches to a hub mount using a pull-activated detent mechanism biased to an engaged position by a spring, ensuring stability during use. An asymmetric engagement interface ensures proper alignment, preventing incorrect attachment. A docking station provides convenient storage for unused steering wheels, keeping them organized and easily accessible. This system allows users to switch between different steering wheels without tools, enhancing customization for various driving conditions. By integrating secure and efficient locking mechanisms, the assembly offers a reliable, user-friendly solution for professional drivers, racing enthusiasts, and gaming applications where quick steering wheel changes are required.