3828results about "Anti-theft devices" patented technology

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

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 method and system for revocation of a digital key for locking / unlocking a vehicle is disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the method includes obtaining information on a use status of the digital key, and revoking the digital key based on the information on the use status of the digital key. In at least one embodiment, the system comprises one or more interfaces for communication, and a data processing circuit. The data processing circuit is configured to control the one or more interfaces, obtain information on a use status of the digital key, and revoke the digital key based on the information on the use status of the digital key.

Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to remove a steering wheel of a vehicle. As disclosed herein, a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions which, when executed, cause processor circuitry of a vehicle to: detect a request to remove a steering wheel from a steering system of a vehicle; verify a user identity based on a user profile, the user profile stored in a memory associated with the vehicle; determine whether a disengagement criterion is satisfied; and after the user identity is detected and the disengagement criterion is satisfied, disengage a lock to enable removal of the steering wheel from the steering system of the vehicle.

An electrically conductive circuit has a distal end coupled to a catalytic converter of a vehicle. A sensor such as a voltage divider is coupled to a proximal end of this conductive circuit. The voltage divider senses when a resistance associated with the conductive circuit is altered, indicative of catalytic converter tampering. An alarm signal can then be sent to the vehicle horn or otherwise beneficially outputted to warn of the tampering. The conductive circuit preferably includes a length of nichrome wire having a substantial resistance. Reliable electrical connection and tampering avoidance can be provided at the distal end of the nichrome wire by utilizing an electrically conductive washer at the distal tip, covering the nichrome wire with high temperature insulating tape, overlying the tape with a pipe clamp and encapsulating the washer, distal end of the nichrome wire, insulating tape and pipe clamp with a high temperature bonding adhesive.

An apparatus for managing vehicle data collection that includes a controller. The controller includes: an automation definition circuit structured to implement an automation user interface, and to interpret an automation request in response to user communications with the automation user interface; an automation management circuit structured to determine an automation description in response to the automation request; andan automation command circuit structured to provide the automation description to a controller of a vehicle. The controller of the vehicle is configured to implement an automated vehicle response, responsive to the automation description.

A remote vehicle theft-prevention and recovery device is provided. The device is comprised of a module with a plurality of structures and features to prevent successful vehicle theft. Said features include an audible alarm, a camera, the ability to activate the hazard lights of the vehicle, the ability to lock the doors and windows of the vehicle, limiting the acceleration of the vehicle, and viewing the real-time GPS location of the vehicle. Said features can be controlled by a user via a remote fob or a mobile application.

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent vehicle keys, in particular to an intelligent vehicle key-oriented remote unlocking system and a secure communication method thereof, and the system comprises an intelligent terminal module, a vehicle control module, a cloud server module, a security authentication module, an encryption communication module and a state feedback module; a real-time state feedback mechanism allows a user to know the state of the vehicle door lock at any time, once an abnormal condition occurs, an alarm mechanism is triggered immediately, the user is notified through multiple channels, and it is ensured that the user can take actions rapidly to protect property safety of the user.

The invention relates to an electronic control unit (11) intended for equipping an automotive vehicle, comprising:—a first antenna (16A), and—a controller (12) which is connected to said first antenna and which is suitable for controlling a functionality of the vehicle as a function of signals exchanged with a mobile terminal (20) via said first antenna. According to the invention, the electronic control unit comprises at least one second antenna (16B) which exhibits electromagnetic properties and / or a position which are different from those of said first antenna and to which the controller is connected in such a way that the controller is suitable for controlling one or more functionalities of the vehicle as a function of signals exchanged with the mobile terminal via said second antenna.

A vehicle-mounted apparatus comprising: a main body portion; and an electronic key accommodating portion that accommodates an electronic key of a vehicle and is attachable to and detachable from the main body portion, wherein the electronic key accommodating portion includes a switching unit that switches detection states of a first detection unit and a second detection unit according to an attachment or detachment operation of the electronic key accommodating portion to or from the main body portion, the first detection unit is provided in the main body portion for detecting an accommodation state of the electronic key in the electronic key accommodating portion, and the second detection unit is provided in the main body portion for detecting an attachment or detachment state of the electronic key accommodating portion with respect to the main body portion.

Macro-micro gesture detection is provided. Performance of a macro portion of a macro-micro gesture is detected by a mobile device, using phone-as-a-key (PaaK) sensors of a vehicle, the macro-micro gesture requesting invocation of a function of the vehicle. Using one or more inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors of the mobile device, performance of a micro portion of the macro-micro gesture is detected. Arbitrating is performed to validate that the function of the vehicle is to be performed in view of performance of both the micro portion and the macro portion. The function of the vehicle is invoked responsive to the validation being successful.

A response vehicle system includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to determine whether a response vehicle has arrived at a scene and provide a signal to switch the response vehicle from an operational condition to a locked condition at least in response to the vehicle arriving at the scene, thereby preventing undesired operation of the response vehicle.

An embodiment system for authenticating a user of a robotaxi includes an authentication server and a robotaxi. The authentication server configured to create a first authentication number, transmit the first authentication number to a smart phone the user, receive a second authentication number from the robotaxi when authenticating the user using a digital key fails, and request unlocking of a door to the robotaxi when the first authentication number and the second authentication number match. The robotaxi configured to receive the second authentication number from the user, transmit the second authentication number to the authentication server, and unlock the door in response to the request from the authentication server.

To provide a kick sensor capable of preventing erroneous detection.SOLUTION: A kick sensor 1, which is designed to detect a movement of a human leg serving as a trigger of controlling a vehicle door when installed in a vehicle, includes a first antenna 10 that receives radio waves from at least the side of the vehicle door, and a second antenna 20 that receives radio waves from at least the bottom of the vehicle door.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

The invention discloses a vehicle trunk automatic opening method and device and a computer program product, and the method comprises the steps: firstly, after the device fingerprint verification of a target vehicle is passed, obtaining N paths of surrounding video streams through a whole vehicle panoramic camera composed of N vehicle-mounted cameras; and then pedestrian detection and cross-shot pedestrian tracking processing are carried out on each frame of image in the N paths of video streams to obtain a pedestrian detection result and a pedestrian tracking result. Generating a BEV pedestrian trajectory according to a pedestrian tracking result; a target pedestrian BEV track is screened out from the target pedestrian BEV track; and after the identity verification of the target pedestrian is passed, obtaining a state diagram of the target pedestrian according to a pedestrian detection result, inputting the BEV track of the target pedestrian, the state diagram of the target pedestrian and the scene text information of the landmark building within the preset range around the target vehicle into a VLM in combination with prompt, and when the VLM judges that the target pedestrian has the intention of opening the trunk, opening the trunk. And the trunk is automatically opened, so that the safety of the target vehicle and the vehicle use experience of the target pedestrian are improved.

A locking control system and method include providing a base plate with an attachment interface and attaching at least one accessory to the base plate via the attachment interface. A user profile is provided that comprises one or more classes of authorization. Locking and unlocking of the at least one accessory to the base plate is controlled based on the user profile and / or locking and unlocking of the at least one accessory itself is controlled based on the user profile.

The invention provides an anti-theft system for lithium batteries in golf carts, comprising an integrated hardware module that selectively enables or disables power output from the battery. A mobile application on a user device communicates with the anti-theft hardware through secure encrypted protocols. When activated, the system interrupts the power path between battery cells and output terminals, rendering the battery inoperable during unauthorized use attempts. The system incorporates tamper detection sensors that monitor physical interference and automatically alert users via the mobile application. Authentication mechanisms include biometric verification, passwords, and personal identification numbers to ensure only authorized users can control the functionality. Additional features include geographic boundary detection that automatically activates protection when the user device moves beyond a predetermined distance from the battery, real-time status monitoring, and comprehensive event logging for security auditing. The system provides effective protection against theft while maintaining user convenience.