An apparatus and method for restricting vehicle function

Abstract

An in-vehicle apparatus (100) for restricting at least one vehicle function is disclosed, particularly when the vehicle is given to a third party. An in-vehicle apparatus (100) for restricting at least one vehicle function, said apparatus (100) comprising: a switch (10) adapted to switch between a first operative position and a second operative position; a control unit (30) for receiving said operation of said switch (10); and said control unit (30) adapted to communicate with a transponder (20) and an authentication unit (40) to execute an authentication process to restrict at least one vehicle function in dependence of operation of said switch (10) in a first operative position.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a vehicle-mounted device and method for generating a restricted mode. In such a restricted mode, certain vehicle functions may be restricted, which is useful when the vehicle is given to a third party (eg, during valet parking). Background technique [0002] Valet parking is a service provided by establishments such as casinos, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, airports and other gathering places for vehicle drivers / owners. Valet parking typically involves a parking attendant giving a driver / owner a parking ticket in exchange for owning a vehicle. The parking attendant then parks the vehicle. On return, the driver / owner gives the ticket to the parking attendant. The parking attendant locates the vehicle based on the ticket. A parking attendant or a third party may drive and misuse the vehicle while in his possession, may damage parts of the vehicle, may also steal the vehicle or may drive the vehicle recklessly causing an acci...

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Problems solved by technology

However, biometric identity sensors are expensive, difficult to integrate into existing vehicles, or difficult to operate

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