Vehicle key and configuration system

By storing authentication data in the vehicle key, the vehicle key can interact with charging stations and vehicles, solving the problem of users needing to carry multiple cards and improving the user experience.

CN119898292BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28DEEPAL AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510013271.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2045-01-06

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, users need to carry multiple cards to authenticate with charging stations, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

A vehicle key is provided, configured to send authentication data in response to authentication requests from charging stations and vehicles to enable interaction with charging stations and vehicles. By storing first and second authentication data in the vehicle key and generating and burning these data using a burning device, the barriers to binding and registering the same card with different devices are broken down.

Benefits of technology

By storing authentication data in the vehicle key, interaction between the vehicle and the charging station is enabled, simplifying user operations and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The application relates to a vehicle key and a configuration system, and relates to the technical field of vehicles.The vehicle key is configured to send first authentication data to a charging pile in response to a first authentication request sent by the charging pile.The first authentication data is used to instruct the charging pile to charge a vehicle to be charged connected with the charging pile in the case that the first authentication data is authenticated.The vehicle key is also configured to send second authentication data to a vehicle in response to a second authentication request sent by the vehicle.The second authentication data is used to instruct the vehicle to be in communication connection with the vehicle key in the case that the second authentication data is authenticated.The user does not need to carry and use multiple cards, and the user experience is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to the technical field of vehicle keys, and specifically to a vehicle key and a configuration system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Since the authentication security requirement of the vehicle unlocking and locking function is high, the vehicle key used in the automobile unlocking and locking scene is a central processing unit (CPU) card. For example, a related technical solution discloses an automobile near field communication (NFC) key pairing system and a pairing method thereof, which can complete the pairing and updating of the automobile NFC key without a network and a password machine.

[0003] In addition, when installing a charging pile for a user, a charging card bound to the charging pile is also given to the user. Subsequently, the customer uses the charging card to perform authentication and authorization before charging. In this way, a vehicle needs to be configured with two cards, resulting in poor user experience. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a vehicle key and a configuration system to improve user experience. The technical solution of the present application is as follows:

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present application, a vehicle key is provided, which is configured to: in response to a first authentication request sent by a charging pile, send first authentication data to the charging pile. The first authentication data is used to instruct the charging pile to charge a vehicle to be charged connected to the charging pile if the first authentication data is authenticated. The vehicle key is also configured to send second authentication data to the vehicle in response to a second authentication request sent by the vehicle. The second authentication data is used to instruct the vehicle to communicate with the vehicle key if the second authentication data is authenticated.

[0006] According to the above technical means, by storing the first authentication data and the second authentication data in the vehicle key, the vehicle key can interact with the charging pile and the vehicle, thereby realizing charging and vehicle control. In this way, the user does not need to carry and use multiple cards, improving the user experience.

[0007] In one possible way, the vehicle key is also configured to: in response to a burning operation of a burning device, obtain and store the first authentication data and the second authentication data. The first authentication data is generated by the burning device according to the identification data and a preset encryption algorithm.

[0008] According to the above technical means, the first authentication data and the second authentication data are burned into the vehicle key by the burning device. The barrier between the binding and registration of the same card and different devices is broken down.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the vehicle key is further configured to: in response to the binding operation of the vehicle, send second authentication data to the vehicle, and bind with the vehicle.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the vehicle key is further configured to: in response to the control operation, send a control instruction to the vehicle in a case where the vehicle key is communicatively connected with the vehicle. The control instruction is used to instruct the vehicle to perform a target action.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the identification data is randomly generated by the burning device, and the target action is an unlocking action, an opening action, an opening trunk action, or a starting vehicle action.

[0012] According to a second aspect provided in the present application, a configuration system of a vehicle key is provided, and the configuration system includes a vehicle, a charging pile, and a vehicle key. The vehicle key is configured to: in response to a first authentication request sent by the charging pile, send first authentication data to the charging pile. The charging pile is configured to: authenticate the first authentication data, and in a case where the first authentication data passes the authentication, charge the vehicle to be charged. The vehicle to be charged is electrically connected with the charging pile. The vehicle key is further configured to: in response to a second authentication request sent by the vehicle, send second authentication data to the vehicle. The vehicle is configured to: authenticate the second authentication data, and in a case where the second authentication data passes the authentication, communicatively connect with the vehicle key.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the configuration system further includes a burning device. The burning device is configured to: generate identification data and first authentication data, and burn the first authentication data and the identification data to the vehicle key. The first authentication data is used for binding the vehicle key with the charging pile. The burning device is further configured to: generate second authentication data, and burn the second authentication data to the vehicle key. The second authentication data is used for binding the vehicle key with the vehicle.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the burning device is specifically configured to: generate the first authentication data according to the identification data and a preset encryption algorithm.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the configuration system further includes an electrical inspection device. The electrical inspection device is configured to: control the vehicle to enter a card binding mode. The vehicle is configured to: in the card binding mode, acquire the second authentication data sent by the vehicle key, and bind with the vehicle key according to the second authentication data.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the charging pile is configured to: acquire the identification data and the first authentication data sent by the vehicle key, and generate third authentication data according to the identification data and a preset encryption algorithm. The charging pile is further configured to: in a case where the third authentication data matches the first authentication data, bind with the vehicle key.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the vehicle key is further configured to, in response to the control operation, send a control instruction to the vehicle in a case that the vehicle key is communicatively connected with the vehicle. The vehicle is further configured to, in response to the control instruction sent by the vehicle key, perform a target action corresponding to the control instruction according to the control instruction.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the vehicle key and the vehicle or the charging pile are connected through near field communication (NFC), and the target action is an unlocking action, an opening action, a trunk opening action, or a vehicle starting action.

[0019] Therefore, the above technical features of the present application have the following beneficial effects:

[0020] (1) By storing the first authentication data and the second authentication data in the vehicle key, the vehicle key can interact with the charging pile and the vehicle, thereby realizing charging and vehicle control. By using one vehicle key to realize authentication and interaction with the charging pile and the vehicle, the user does not need to carry and use multiple cards, thereby improving the user experience.

[0021] (2) The first authentication data and the second authentication data are burned into the vehicle key by the burning device. The barrier between the same card and different devices is broken down.

[0022] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings incorporated in the specification and forming a part of it, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application, and are not to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0024] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a configuration system of a vehicle key according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle key according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0026] Figure 3 is a flow schematic diagram of a configuration method of a vehicle key according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order for those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and in the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily indicate a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0029] Since the vehicle unlocking function has high requirements on authentication security, the vehicle key used in the automobile unlocking scene is a central processing unit (CPU) card. As a related technical solution discloses an automobile near field communication (NFC) key pairing system and a pairing method thereof, the pairing and updating of the automobile NFC key can be completed without a network and a password machine.

[0030] In addition, when installing a charging pile for a user, a charging card bound with the charging pile is also attached to the user. Subsequently, the customer uses the charging card to perform authentication authorization before charging. In this way, a car needs to be configured with two cards, resulting in poor user experience.

[0031] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a vehicle key, the vehicle key is configured to: in response to a first authentication request sent by a charging pile, send first authentication data to the charging pile. The first authentication data is used to instruct the charging pile to charge the vehicle to be charged connected with the charging pile in the case of passing the authentication of the first authentication data. The vehicle key is also configured to send second authentication data to the vehicle in response to a second authentication request sent by the vehicle; the second authentication data is used to instruct the vehicle to communicate with the vehicle key in the case of passing the authentication of the second authentication data.

[0032] In some embodiments, the vehicle key in the present application includes a chip and a power supply coil, and can realize the card swiping function.

[0033] The vehicle key in the present application can be in the shape of a card, can be in the shape of an ellipse, and can also be in the shape of a cuboid. The shape and size of the vehicle key in the present application are not specifically limited.

[0034] As a possible implementation, the vehicle key is used for data interaction and data authentication.

[0035] In some embodiments, in a case where the vehicle key is bound with the target vehicle, the authentication module of the target vehicle acquires the second authentication data sent by the vehicle key, and sends an unlocking or locking request to the body control module of the target vehicle in a case where the second authentication data is authenticated.

[0036] For example, in a case where the vehicle is locked, the authentication module of the target vehicle sends an unlocking request to the body control module in a case where the second authentication data is authenticated. Correspondingly, the body control module controls the vehicle to be unlocked according to the received unlocking request.

[0037] As a possible implementation, the vehicle key is used for data interaction, data authentication, and instruction control.

[0038] In some embodiments, in a case where the vehicle key is communicatively connected with the authentication module of the target vehicle, the vehicle key generates a control instruction and sends the control instruction to the vehicle in response to a control operation of a user. Correspondingly, the target vehicle performs an action corresponding to the control instruction in response to the control instruction.

[0039] The authentication module of the vehicle in the embodiments of the present application can be an NFC authentication module, and can also be an authentication module of other short-distance communication. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this. The vehicle key provided by the embodiments of the present application at least brings the following beneficial effects: by storing the first authentication data and the second authentication data in the vehicle key, the vehicle key can interact with the charging pile and the vehicle, thereby realizing charging and vehicle control. In this way, authentication and interaction with the charging pile and the vehicle are realized by one vehicle key, and the user does not need to carry and use multiple cards, thereby improving the user experience.

[0040] In a possible design, the vehicle key is further configured to: acquire and store the first authentication data and the second authentication data in response to a burning operation of a burning device; the first authentication data is generated by the burning device according to the identification data and a preset encryption algorithm.

[0041] In a possible design, the vehicle key is further configured to: send the second authentication data to the vehicle and bind with the vehicle in response to a binding operation of the vehicle.

[0042] In a possible design, the vehicle key is further configured to: send a control instruction to the vehicle in a case where the vehicle key is communicatively connected with the vehicle in response to a control operation; the control instruction is used to instruct the vehicle to perform a target action.

[0043] In a possible design, the identification data is randomly generated by the burning device, and the target action is an unlocking action, an opening action, an opening of a trunk action, or a starting of the vehicle action.

[0044] As shown in Figure 1 , a configuration system 100 of a vehicle key is provided in embodiments of the present application. In Figure 1 , the configuration system 100 includes a vehicle 101, a charging pile 102, and a vehicle key 103. Figure 1

[0045] In some embodiments, the vehicle 101 includes an on-board NFC authentication module.

[0046] In some embodiments, the charging pile 102 includes an NFC authentication module. The charging pile 102 in embodiments of the present application can be of the same manufacturer as the vehicle 101, or can be of a different manufacturer from the vehicle 101, which is not limited in embodiments of the present application.

[0047] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 , the vehicle key 103 includes a CPU and an NFC module.

[0048] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 , the CPU in the vehicle key 103 stores first authentication data and second authentication data.

[0049] The vehicle key 103 is configured to send the first authentication data to the charging pile in response to a first authentication request sent by the charging pile.

[0050] The charging pile 102 is configured to authenticate the first authentication data, and to charge the vehicle to be charged in a case where the first authentication data passes the authentication; the vehicle to be charged is electrically connected to the charging pile.

[0051] The vehicle key 103 is further configured to send the second authentication data to the vehicle 101 in response to a second authentication request sent by the vehicle 101.

[0052] The vehicle 101 is configured to authenticate the second authentication data, and to be communicatively connected to the vehicle key 103 in a case where the second authentication data passes the authentication.

[0053] In a possible design, the configuration system 100 further includes a burning device 104.

[0054] The burning device 104 is configured to generate identification data and the first authentication data, and to burn the first authentication data and the identification data to the vehicle key 103; the first authentication data binds the vehicle key 103 to the charging pile 102.

[0055] In some embodiments, the burning device 104 is configured to generate the identification data according to a preset generation algorithm, and to generate the first authentication data according to the identification data and a preset encryption algorithm. ​

[0056] In some embodiments, the burning device 104 is configured to generate the identification data randomly.

[0057] For example, the identification data is a user identification (ID).

[0058] It should be noted that the preset generation algorithm and the preset encryption algorithm are stored in the burning device 104 by the operation and maintenance personnel in advance. The preset encryption algorithm can be a digest algorithm, a symmetric encryption algorithm or an asymmetric encryption algorithm, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit the preset encryption algorithm.

[0059] The burning device 104 is further configured to generate second authentication data and burn the second authentication data into the vehicle key 103. The second authentication data is data that binds the vehicle key 103 and the vehicle 101.

[0060] In some embodiments, the second authentication data includes number data and / or a preset secret key.

[0061] In a possible design, the burning device 104 is specifically configured to generate the first authentication data according to the identification data and the preset encryption algorithm.

[0062] In a possible design, the configuration system 100 further includes an electrical inspection device 105.

[0063] The electrical inspection device 105 is configured to control the vehicle 101 to enter a card binding mode.

[0064] In some embodiments, after the burning device 104 burns the first authentication data and the second authentication data into the vehicle key 103, the vehicle key 103 is delivered to the production line. Further, the operator on the automobile production line uses the electrical inspection device 105 to control the NFC authentication module of the vehicle 101 to enter the card binding mode.

[0065] Specifically, the electrical inspection device 105 is connected to the on board diagnostics (OBD) of the vehicle 101, and sends a unified diagnostic services (UDS) diagnostic message to the NFC authentication module of the vehicle 101 through a controller area network (CAN) bus. Further, after the NFC authentication module of the vehicle 101 performs security authentication with the electrical inspection device 105, the NFC authentication module of the vehicle 101 is controlled to enter the card binding mode.

[0066] The vehicle 101 is configured to, in the card binding mode, acquire the second authentication data sent by the vehicle key 103, and bind with the vehicle key 103 according to the second authentication data.

[0067] In some embodiments, the operator places the vehicle key 103 in the card swiping area of the vehicle 101, waits for a preset time, and completes the binding of the vehicle key 103 and the vehicle NFC authentication module, and then places the vehicle key 103 in the vehicle 101. Subsequently, the vehicle key 103 is circulated with the vehicle 101.

[0068] In a possible design, the charging pile 102 is configured to acquire the identification data and the first authentication data sent by the vehicle key 103, and generate third authentication data according to the identification data and a preset encryption algorithm.

[0069] The charging pile 102 is further configured to, in the case that the third authentication data matches the first authentication data, bind with the vehicle key 103.

[0070] In some embodiments, when the vehicle 101 is delivered to the user, and after the user installs the charging pile 102, the charging pile 102 learns the NFC card mode switch, and informs the NFC authentication module of the charging pile 102 to enter the card binding mode. Further, the vehicle key 103 is placed in the NFC card swiping area of the charging pile 102, and the NFC authentication module of the charging pile 102 reads the identification data of the vehicle key 103, and calculates the theoretical sector password by using the first encryption algorithm, and calculates the theoretical sector data by using the second encryption algorithm. Subsequently, if the charging pile 102 can read the actual sector data from the vehicle key 103 by using the theoretical sector password, and the actual sector data is the same as the theoretical sector data, the binding of the vehicle key 103 and the NFC authentication module of the charging pile 102 is completed. Otherwise, it is determined that the binding of the vehicle key 103 and the NFC authentication module of the charging pile 102 fails.

[0071] It should be noted that the first encryption algorithm and the second encryption algorithm are pre-stored in the burning device 104 by the operation and maintenance personnel, and the embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitations on the first encryption algorithm and the second encryption algorithm. In addition, in the embodiments of the present application, the first encryption algorithm and the second encryption algorithm are also configured in the charging pile 102.

[0072] In a possible design, the vehicle key 103 is further configured to, in response to a control operation, send a control instruction to the vehicle 101 in the case that the vehicle key 103 is in communication connection with the vehicle 101.

[0073] The vehicle 101 is further configured to, in response to the control instruction sent by the vehicle key 103, execute a target action corresponding to the control instruction according to the control instruction.

[0074] In a possible design, the vehicle key 103 communicates with the vehicle 101 or the charging pile 102 through near field communication (NFC), and the target action is an unlocking action, an opening action, a trunk opening action, or a vehicle 101 starting action.

[0075] In some embodiments, in order to better understand the configuration system 100 of the vehicle key provided by the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 3 A flowchart of a vehicle key configuration method is shown, including S11-S21.

[0076] S11, generating identification data and second authentication data.

[0077] In some embodiments, the burning device generates the identification data and the first authentication data, and generates the first authentication data according to the identification data and the second encryption algorithm.

[0078] S12, burning the identification data and the second authentication data to the vehicle key.

[0079] In some embodiments, the burning device burns the identification data, the first authentication data, and the second authentication data to the vehicle key.

[0080] S13, vehicle key delivery.

[0081] In some embodiments, the vehicle key is delivered to the automobile manufacturer after the first authentication data and the second authentication data are burned to the vehicle key. Subsequently, the vehicle key is put into the vehicle to be shipped.

[0082] In other embodiments, the vehicle key is produced by the automobile manufacturer, and the vehicle key is put into the vehicle to be shipped after the first authentication data and the second authentication data are burned to the vehicle key.

[0083] S14, controlling the vehicle to enter a card binding mode.

[0084] S15, binding the vehicle key with the vehicle.

[0085] In some embodiments, the vehicle key is bound with the vehicle when the vehicle enters the card binding mode. Further, the vehicle key is put into the vehicle when the vehicle key is bound with the vehicle.

[0086] S16, controlling the charging pile to enter the card binding mode.

[0087] It should be noted that in the case of a user purchasing a vehicle, the vehicle key is delivered to the user. Further, the automobile manufacturer informs the charging pile manufacturer to install a charging pile for the user. Subsequently, in the case of the charging pile manufacturer installing the charging pile, the charging pile is controlled to enter a card binding mode, and the user is bound to the charging pile by an operation and maintenance personnel

[0088] S17, obtaining identification data of the vehicle key.

[0089] S18, determining first authentication data according to the identification data and a second encryption algorithm.

[0090] It can be understood that the first encryption algorithm and the second encryption algorithm in the embodiments of the present application are encryption algorithms that are pre-negotiated by the charging pile manufacturer and the vehicle key manufacturer.

[0091] S19, judging whether the first authentication data satisfies a preset condition.

[0092] If yes, S20 is executed. If no, S21 is executed.

[0093] The preset condition can be that the first authentication data generated by the charging pile is the same as the first authentication data in the vehicle key.

[0094] S20, binding success.

[0095] S21, binding failure.

[0096] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, any change or replacement within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be covered in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle key, characterized in that The vehicle key is configured to send first authentication data to the charging pile in response to a first authentication request sent by the charging pile; the first authentication data is used to instruct the charging pile to charge a vehicle to be charged connected with the charging pile in the case that the first authentication data is authenticated; The vehicle key is further configured to send second authentication data to the vehicle in response to a second authentication request sent by the vehicle; the second authentication data is used to instruct the vehicle to be connected with the vehicle key in the case that the second authentication data is authenticated; The vehicle key is further configured to obtain and store the first authentication data and the second authentication data in response to a burning operation of a burning device; the first authentication data is generated by the burning device according to identification data and a preset encryption algorithm.

2. The vehicle key according to claim 1, characterized in that The vehicle key is further configured to send the second authentication data to the vehicle and bind with the vehicle in response to a binding operation of the vehicle.

3. The vehicle key according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The vehicle key is further configured to send a control instruction to the vehicle in the case that the vehicle key is connected with the vehicle in response to a control operation; the control instruction is used to instruct the vehicle to perform a target action.

4. The vehicle key of claim 3, wherein The identification data is randomly generated by the burning device, and the target action is an unlocking action, an opening action, an opening trunk action or a starting vehicle action.

5. A configuration system of a vehicle key, characterized by, The configuration system comprises a vehicle, a burning device, a charging pile and the vehicle key; The vehicle key is configured to send first authentication data to the charging pile in response to a first authentication request sent by the charging pile; The charging pile is configured to authenticate the first authentication data and charge a vehicle to be charged in the case that the first authentication data is authenticated; the vehicle to be charged is electrically connected with the charging pile; The vehicle key is further configured to send second authentication data to the vehicle in response to a second authentication request sent by the vehicle; The vehicle is configured to authenticate the second authentication data and be connected with the vehicle key in the case that the second authentication data is authenticated; The burning device is configured to generate identification data and first authentication data and burn the first authentication data and the identification data into the vehicle key; the first authentication data is used for binding the vehicle key with the charging pile; The burning device is further configured to generate second authentication data and burn the second authentication data into the vehicle key; the second authentication data is used for binding the vehicle key with the vehicle.

6. The configuration system of claim 5, wherein, The burning device is specifically configured to generate the first authentication data according to identification data and a preset encryption algorithm.

7. The configuration system of claim 5, wherein, The configuration system further comprises an electrical inspection device; The electrical inspection device is configured to control the vehicle to enter a card binding mode; The vehicle is configured to obtain the second authentication data sent by the vehicle key in the card binding mode and bind with the vehicle key according to the second authentication data.

8. The configuration system of claim 5, wherein, The charging pile is configured to: acquire the identification data and the first authentication data sent by the vehicle key, and generate third authentication data according to the identification data and a preset encryption algorithm; The charging pile is further configured to: bind with the vehicle key in a case where the third authentication data matches the first authentication data.

9. A configuration system according to any of claims 5-8, characterized in that, The vehicle key is further configured to: in response to a control operation, send a control instruction to the vehicle in a case where the vehicle key is communicatively connected with the vehicle; The vehicle is further configured to: in response to the control instruction sent by the vehicle key, execute a target action corresponding to the control instruction according to the control instruction.

10. The configuration system of claim 9, wherein, The vehicle key and the vehicle or the charging pile are connected through near field communication (NFC), and the target action is an unlocking action, an opening action, a trunk opening action, or a vehicle starting action.

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