A remote access system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) which enables the information related to the vehicle to be displayed on a mobile application (3) and the vehicle to be controlled remotely by accessing the vehicle through a mobile application (3) run on the electronic device (2).

Description

[0001] A REMOTE ACCESS SYSTEM

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a system which enables the information related to the vehicle to be displayed on a mobile application and the vehicle to be controlled remotely by accessing the vehicle through a mobile application run on the electronic device.

[0004] Background of the Invention

[0005] With the development of technology, the variety of hardware and software used in the vehicle is increasing and the time spent in the vehicle is tried to be made more comfortable. Information related to the vehicle can only be accessed from inside the vehicle. This leads to a situation in which the driver needs to get to his / her vehicle when he / she is far away from it but requires to access information. For this reason, there is a need for solutions that enable information related to the vehicle to be reached by the vehicle user by accessing it remotely and also enable the desired changes in the vehicle to be realized after accessing the information.

[0006] The Chinese patent document no. CN115158224A, an application included in the state of the art, discloses a system which allows the vehicle to be monitored against vehicle theft by tracking the instantaneous location information of the vehicle through a GPS positioning device located on the vehicle. In the said invention, it is ensured that the instantaneous position data of the vehicle is calculated upon the GPS positioning device enables positioning signal received via the satellite connection to be obtained. The system mentioned in the invention has functions such as monitoring and controlling the vehicle remotely through the positioning system by realizing a vehicle theft monitoring and prevention system. It sends the vehicle information to the cell phone of the vehicle owner as a text message, picture or video by enabling the alarm to be activated when the vehicle encounters a dangerous situation. In this way, the vehicle owner receives information about an abnormal situation occurring on the vehicle and enables the vehicle to be monitored.

[0007] The Japanese patent document no. JP2023049594A, an application included in the state of the art, discloses a system which enables a high security digital key to be generated. In the vehicle digital key generation system in the said invention, the user is allowed to access the vehicle after the digital key is shared with the user upon enabling the verification of the credentials of the user by enabling a service key to be generated on a specific vehicle that is in communication with the server. Communication is established between the device placed on the vehicle and a mobile device carried by a user who wants to use the vehicle. A digital key defined on the mobile device allows the user to access the vehicle by communicating with the device located on the vehicle and scanning the digital key information that is generated for the user and that is a single-use and / or can be used for a certain period of time.

[0008] Summary of the Invention

[0009] An object of the present invention is to realize a system which enables data of the vehicle to be viewed on the mobile application and the vehicle to be controlled remotely by the vehicle users accessing the vehicle through the mobile application run on their smart phones.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to realize a system which enables vehicle users to remotely access the information that they can access from the digital vehicle booklet and to perform vehicle conditioning and tracking operations by means of the inputted commands. A further object of the present invention is to realize a system which allows the features of the vehicle to be switched on and off, the update operations of the vehicle to be performed, the settings to be saved and the keys to be copied without physically sharing them via a mobile application.

[0011] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0012] “A Remote Access System” realized to fulfil the objectives of the present invention is shown in the figure attached, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 is a schematic view of an inventive remote access system.

[0014] The components illustrated in the figure are individually numbered, where the numbers refer to the following:

[0015] 1. System

[0016] 2. Electronic Device

[0017] 3. Application

[0018] 4. Infotainment System

[0019] 5. Server

[0020] An inventive system (1) which enables the information of the vehicle to be displayed and the vehicle to be controlled remotely by accessing the vehicle through a mobile application run on the electronic device comprises at least one electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data by using any remote communication protocol and to run at least one application thereon; at least one application (3) which is run on the electronic device (2) and is configured to enable at least the vehicle users to view information related to the vehicle and to perform controls related to the vehicle; at least one infotainment system (4) which is located on the vehicle and is configured at least to enable the data related to the vehicle to be collected, data related to the vehicle to be shared and the vehicle to be remotely controlled; and at least one server (5) which is configured to establish communication with the electronic device (2) and the infotainment system (4) by using any communication protocol; to exchange data with the application (3) through this communication established with the electronic device (2); to receive data related to the vehicle through the communication established with the infotainment system (4); to share the data related to the vehicle with the application (3) via the electronic device (2); to receive the instructions of the vehicle user related to vehicle controls and to enable the received instructions to be realized by sharing them with the infotainment system (4).

[0021] The electronic device (2) included in the inventive system (1) is a device in the form of a smartphone configured to run at least one application (3) thereon. The said electronic device (2) has speakers for providing audio output, at least one camera capable of taking images, and an input unit in the form of a key or touch screen. The electronic device (2) is configured to establish connection with the server (5) by using any communication protocol included in the state of the art and to enable data exchange between the application (3) and the server (5) through this established connection. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the electronic device (2) is configured to exchange data with the server (5) by using a data bus in the form of the Internet.

[0022] The application (3) in the inventive system (1) is run on the electronic device (2) and is configured to enable at least users to observe vehicle data related to the vehicle and to perform vehicle control operations. The application (3) is configured to provide an interface which enables control and observation regarding any of the operations such as creating a service record, fault and error tracking, personalized usage recommendations, preventive and predictive maintenance activities, checking tire health, as well as displaying and controlling the basic features of the vehicle to be performed. The application (3) is configured to provide an interface which allows vehicle users to create roadside assistance and towing requests in case of emergencies, and to observe the expert and service record of the vehicle on the vehicle passport. The application (3) is configured to provide an interface which enables the location information of the vehicle to be shared instantaneously with the vehicle user. The application (3) is configured to provide an interface which allows the usage and driving characteristics of the vehicle to be displayed and personalized maintenance, repair and insurance packages to be offered. The application (3) is configured to provide an interface which allows the charging information of the vehicle to be shared and travels planning to be performed thereon. The application (3) is configured to provide an interface which allows a request to unlock the charging socket connected to the charging port without entering the vehicle. The application (3) is configured to provide an interface which allows the vehicle user to view data package usage and make package changes by accessing the services of SIM providers.

[0023] The infotainment system (4) included in the inventive system is configured to establish communication with the server (5) by using any remote communication protocol and to provide feedback regarding the observation requests performed through the application (3) run on the electronic device (2) through this established communication and to enable the instructions regarding the controls to be carried out. The infotainment system (4) is configured to signal with the satellite for positioning and to share the location information of the vehicle with the server (5).

[0024] The server (5) included in the inventive system (1) is configured to establish communication with the electronic device (2) by using any remote communication protocol and to exchange data with the application (3) run on the electronic device (2) through this established communication. The server (5) is configured to share the control and observation requests of the vehicle user with the infotainment system (4) via the application (3) located on the electronic device (2); to enable feedback regarding the observation requests through the application (3) by means of the communication established with the electronic device (2); and to enable the instructions regarding the control request to be carried out on the infotainment system (4). The server (5) is configured to enable the vehicle user to access the digital vehicle user manual via the infotainment system (4) depending on the requests received through the application (3) and to enable the vehicle features to be switched on and off depending on the request of the vehicle user. The server (5) is configured to enable the vehicle to be updated and settings to be saved by means of the communication it has established with the infotainment system (4) and depending on the requests of the user communicated via the application (3).

[0025] The server (5) is configured to monitor the features transmitted via the application (3) such as creating a service record, fault and error tracking, personalized usage recommendations, preventive and predictive maintenance activities, checking tire health on the infotainment system (4) depending on the request of the user and to share the received feedback with the vehicle user on the application (3) through the electronic device (2). The server (5) is configured to process and scan a photograph transmitted via the application (3) by means of the image processing technology and artificial intelligence algorithms, and to enable a meaningful result to be returned through the application (3). For example, server (5) makes a meaningful return such as repairing, replacing or inflating the tire when a tire photo is posted.

[0026] The server (5) is configured to receive information related to the driving characteristics of the vehicle user from the infotainment system (4); to create a driving profile; and to graphically share the created profile information both with external servers and with the vehicle user through the application (3). In this way, special offers will be created for the vehicle user in cases where the vehicle user purchases an insurance package or an offer is made, as well as they can be informed about promotions and campaigns such as maintenance and repair.

[0027] The server (5) is configured to receive the instantaneous location information of the vehicle via the infotainment system (4) and to share it with the application (3) via the electronic device (2). In this way, the vehicle can be easily seen through the application in cases such as towing or theft of the vehicle. The server (5) is further configured to enable the charging status information of the vehicle to be accessed on the infotainment system (4) depending on the request of the vehicle user on the application (3) and to enable travel planning based on the route information inputted by the vehicle user.

[0028] The server (5) is configured to enable private security certificates to be generated for the vehicle user; to enable the digital key to be used among the desired users through the application (3) without the need to physically share the key of the vehicle; and to enable the use to be restricted through the application (3). In this way, usage assignments and limitations are realized among users such as family members, valet and service personnel.

[0029] Industrial Application of the Invention

[0030] The vehicle users are enabled to view the data of the vehicle on the mobile application (3) and control the vehicle remotely by accessing the vehicle through the mobile application (3) run on their smartphones by means of the inventive system (1). The system (1) further allows vehicle features to be switched on and off; update operations of the vehicle to be performed; settings to be saved; and keys to be copied without physically sharing them through the mobile application (3).

[0031] Within these basic concepts; it is possible to develop various embodiments of the inventive “A Remote Access System (1)”; the invention cannot be limited to examples disclosed herein and it is essentially according to claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system (1) which enables the information of the vehicle to be displayed and the vehicle to be controlled remotely by accessing the vehicle through a mobile application run on the electronic device characterized by at least one electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data by using any remote communication protocol and to run at least one application thereon; at least one application (3) which is run on the electronic device (2) and is configured to enable at least the vehicle users to view information related to the vehicle and to perform controls related to the vehicle; at least one infotainment system (4) which is located on the vehicle and is configured at least to enable the data related to the vehicle to be collected, data related to the vehicle to be shared and the vehicle to be remotely controlled; and at least one server (5) which is configured to establish communication with the electronic device (2) and the infotainment system (4) by using any communication protocol; to exchange data with the application (3) through this communication established with the electronic device (2); to receive data related to the vehicle through the communication established with the infotainment system (4); to share the data related to the vehicle with the application (3) via the electronic device (2); to receive the instructions of the vehicle user related to vehicle controls and to enable the received instructions to be realized by sharing them with the infotainment system (4).

2. A system (1) according to Claim 1; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is a device in the form of a smartphone configured to run at least one application (3) thereon.

3. A system (1) according to Claim 1 or 2; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is configured to establish connection with the server (5) by using any communication protocol included in the state of the art and to enable dataexchange between the application (3) and the server (5) through this established connection.

4. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data with the server (5) by using a data bus in the form of the Internet.

5. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is run on the electronic device (2) and is configured to enable at least users to observe vehicle data related to the vehicle and to perform vehicle control operations.

6. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is configured to provide an interface which enables control and observation regarding any of the operations such as creating a service record, fault and error tracking, personalized usage recommendations, preventive and predictive maintenance activities, checking tire health, as well as displaying and controlling the basic features of the vehicle to be performed.

7. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is configured to provide an interface which allows vehicle users to create roadside assistance and towing requests in case of emergencies, and to observe the expert and service record of the vehicle on the vehicle passport.

8. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is configured to provide an interface which enables the location information of the vehicle to be shared instantaneously with the vehicle user.

9. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is configured to provide an interface which allows the usage and driving characteristics of the vehicle to be displayed and personalized maintenance, repair and insurance packages to be offered.

10. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is configured to provide an interface which allows the charging information of the vehicle to be shared and travels planning to be performed through it.

11. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the infotainment system (4) which is configured to establish communication with the server (5) by using any remote communication protocol and to provide feedback regarding the observation requests performed through the application (3) run on the electronic device (2) through this established communication and to enable the instructions regarding the controls to be carried out.

12. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the infotainment system (4) which is configured to signal with the satellite for positioning and to share the location information of the vehicle with the server (5).

13. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to establish communication with the electronic device (2) by using any remote communication protocol and to exchange data with the application (3) run on the electronic device (2) through this established communication.

14. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to share the control and observation requests of the vehicle user with the infotainment system (4) via the application (3) located on the electronic device (2); to enable feedback regarding the observation requeststhrough the application (3) by means of the communication established with the electronic device (2); and to enable the instructions regarding the control request to be carried out on the infotainment system (4).

15. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to enable the vehicle user to access the digital vehicle user manual via the infotainment system (4) depending on the requests received through the application (3) and to enable the vehicle features to be switched on and off depending on the request of the vehicle user.

16. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to enable the vehicle to be updated and settings to be saved by means of the communication it has established with the infotainment system (4) and depending on the requests of the user communicated via the application (3).

17. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to monitor the features transmitted via the application (3) such as creating a service record, fault and error tracking, personalized usage recommendations, preventive and predictive maintenance activities, checking tire health on the infotainment system (4) depending on the request of the user and to share the received feedback with the vehicle user on the application (3) through the electronic device (2).

18. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to process and scan a photograph transmitted via the application (3) by means of the image processing technology and artificial intelligence algorithms, and to enable a meaningful result to be returned through the application (3).

19. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to receive information related to the driving characteristics of the vehicle user from the infotainment system (4); to create a driving profile; and to graphically share the created profile information both with external servers and with the vehicle user through the application (3).

20. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to receive the instantaneous location information of the vehicle via the infotainment system (4) and to share it with the application (3) via the electronic device (2).

21. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to enable the charging status information of the vehicle to be accessed on the infotainment system (4) depending on the request of the vehicle user on the application (3) and to enable travel planning based on the route information inputted by the vehicle user.

22. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (5) which is configured to enable private security certificates to be generated for the vehicle user; to enable the digital key to be used among the desired users through the application (3) without the need to physically share the key of the vehicle; and to enable the use to be restricted through the application (3).

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