METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, DEVICE AND USER INTERFACE FOR CONTROLLING DOOR OPENING FUNCTIONALITIES OF DOORS OF A MEANS OF MOTION
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE502022007331
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-05-27
- Filing Date
- 2022-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle door control systems do not effectively address situations where selective control of door opening functionalities is necessary, such as preventing unauthorized access or ensuring passenger safety in taxis, particularly when dealing with unpredictable passengers.
A method and device that capture and evaluate user actions through a user interface or sensors to selectively control door opening functionalities, allowing individual doors to be locked or unlocked based on user input or detected situations, with optional user notification and external signaling.
Enables cost-effective, situation-specific control of vehicle doors, enhancing passenger safety and security by preventing unauthorized access and theft, while allowing flexible operation even with the engine running.