77 results about "Vehicle identification number" patented technology

A method, device, and non-transitory computer-readable media for anonymizing data in a database on a server. Data obtained from a vehicle is stored in a database of a server. A vehicle identification number is removed from the data in the database. At least one specific parameter included in the data in the database is changed to create anonymized data. Access to the anonymized data is provide to the user. One or more files for a simulation are created using the anonymized data.

A battery data management method for a vehicle is provided by embodiments of the present disclosure. The method includes: transmitting, by a vehicle communication apparatus, a unique identifier acquisition request to a cloud server; determining, by the cloud server, whether the vehicle supports reading the vehicle identification number according to the target vehicle type information; when the vehicle supports, acquiring, by the cloud server, the vehicle identification number via the vehicle communication apparatus, and generating a first unique identifier according to the vehicle identification number and the target vehicle type information; and when the vehicle does not support, generating, by the cloud server, a second unique identifier according to a vehicle communication apparatus identification, a user identification and the target vehicle type information acquired from the vehicle communication apparatus.

An apparatus, including an RFID reader system; a processor; a database which stores information regarding a plurality of second vehicles; a display; and a transmitter. The RFID reader system reads, scans, or detects, an RFID tag assigned to the second vehicle or to each of the plurality of second vehicles. The processor disregards any detection of multiple RFID tags of the second vehicle or each of the plurality of second vehicles. The apparatus provides or displays information regarding the second vehicle or the plurality of second vehicles. The information displayed includes a vehicle identification number or information regarding whether the vehicle is a combustion engine vehicle, an electric vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle, information regarding whether the vehicle is a remote-controlled vehicle, a self-driving vehicle, or an autonomous vehicle, and information regarding an owner of the second vehicle or of each of the plurality of second vehicles.

The invention relates to the field of new energy automobile power supply, and provides a charging operation method based on a vehicle identification code, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining a vehicle identification code VIN and a license plate number inputted by a user, building a binding relation between a vehicle corresponding to the VIN and an operation platform, taking the bound VIN as a user pre-stored VIN, and storing the VIN in a database of the operation platform; the operation platform generates a dynamic charging control instruction and issues the dynamic charging control instruction to the target charging pile based on the real-time power grid load data, the user charging demand and the vehicle battery parameter corresponding to the user pre-stored VIN; when the target charging pile executes the control instruction, battery state parameters and charging pile operation data of a vehicle BMS are collected in real time; the battery state parameters and the charging pile operation data are associated with a user pre-stored VIN, and charging parameters are dynamically adjusted through multi-dimensional data fusion analysis; after charging is completed, generating an encrypted settlement message based on a charging record associated with the VIN pre-stored by the user; and carrying out on-chain evidence storage on the encrypted settlement message through a block chain technology to complete expense settlement.

A multi-functional switch for a vehicle includes a communication unit configured to receive a specification code for electronic devices determined according to a vehicle identification number of the vehicle by communicating with a diagnostic server. The communication unit is also configured to receive specification information for checking whether the electronic devices are present in the vehicle by communicating with an electronic control unit inside the vehicle. The multi-functional switch also includes a storage unit configured to store the specification code received from the diagnostic server. The multi-functional switch additionally includes a display unit and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control the display unit to display images corresponding to functions of the electronic devices based on the specification code and the specification information received through the communication unit.

The invention relates to a method for determining the fuel consumption of a combination (K1 to K8) of a towing vehicle (TR) with a trailer (AN), wherein fuel consumption data (VD) of a fleet of towing vehicles (TR) with trailers (AN) are collected, wherein trailer information relating to the trailer (AN), including an axle configuration, a model (A, B, C, D) and a vehicle identification number (I, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7), a tire pressure, a tire temperature and / or a brake application, is collected in the towing vehicle (TR), wherein vehicle data of the towing vehicle (TR), including energy consumption, route data, speed data, a model (A, B, C, D) and a vehicle identification number (I, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7), is recorded in the towing vehicle (TR), wherein a fuel consumption calculation is performed for a specific combination (K1 to K8) or for a structurally identical combination (K1 to K8) with a towing vehicle (TR). Type (A, B, C,D) and a trailer (AN) of the same type (A, B, C, D) is carried out using the information obtained for this purpose, wherein the consumption data (VD) of the fleet of towing vehicles (TR) with trailers (AN) are collected in a backend (BE) and / or in a cloud, wherein for certain configurations consumption-relevant parameters are resolved according to towing vehicle (TR) and trailer (AN), wherein the trailer information and the vehicle data are transferred to the backend (BE), wherein the consumption calculation is carried out on request in the backend (BE).

An embodiment of the present application provides a method for flashing the software of an airbag controller. A corresponding calibration flashing package is obtained according to the vehicle identification number of the target vehicle, and the calibration flashing package for implementing the airbag control function is flashed onto the airbag controller. After the flashing is completed, it is determined whether the calibration flashing package matches the target vehicle and a corresponding matching result is generated. The matching result is displayed. In the present application, a corresponding calibration flashing package is obtained through the vehicle identification number of the target vehicle, so that a calibration flashing package matching the vehicle can be automatically obtained and flashed onto the airbag controller. Moreover, after the flashing is completed, the flashed calibration flashing package can be matched and verified with the target vehicle to determine whether the calibration flashing package flashed into the airbag control matches the target vehicle. Therefore, the accuracy of flashing the airbag controller is improved.

In a device (10) for providing an identifier, in particular a vehicle identification number, in a motor vehicle (60), comprising an identifier area (20) designed such that the identifier can be applied or is applied to the identifier area (20) with a laser, it is provided, for the purpose of facilitating the application of the identifier in the motor vehicle and reducing the installation space requirement, that the device (10) comprises a plastic part (30), wherein the identifier area (20) is formed by the plastic part (30), and at least one positioning element (40) is arranged on the plastic part (30), which can be brought into engagement with a complementary element (50) on a vehicle part (70) of the motor vehicle (60) for positioning the plastic part (30).

A key management system includes an organizational container, a processing circuit, and a camera system. The organizational container includes individualized compartments for organizing keys. The processing circuit includes one or more processors configured to record personnel information of a first entity and a second entity involved in a key exchange transaction, receive a key corresponding to a vehicle parked by the first entity, scan a vehicle identification number (VIN) of a vehicle corresponding to the key exchange transaction as first transaction information, receive information relating to a compartment of the organizational container to which vehicle keys corresponding to the vehicle are assigned as second transaction information, display information relating to the key exchange transaction to the second entity via a display device, and store the first transaction information and the second transaction information in one or more data structures as transaction information.

To reduce a work burden on a worker as compared with a conventional technique.SOLUTION: The control unit (100) analyzes the image captured by the imaging member (51), collates the image with the pre-registered information, and detects the degree of conformity of the face of the driver, the vehicle identification number, and the appearance of the external vehicle (66) imaged by the imaging member (51), so that the work of visual confirmation by the worker is reduced, and the work burden on the worker can be reduced as compared with the prior art.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

A method, apparatus, and computer program product for anonymizing data within a database on a server are provided. Data acquired from the vehicle is stored in a database of the server. And removing the vehicle identification number from the data in the database. At least one particular parameter included in the data within the database is altered to generate anonymized data. A user is provided with access to the anonymized data. One or more files for simulation are generated using the anonymized data.

This application discloses a charging control, charging request, and charging authentication method and apparatus for a charging pile. The charging control method includes: receiving a charging request sent by an electric vehicle in response to the insertion of the charging gun into the charging pile; the charging request includes encrypted text of the vehicle identification number and an encryption key for the encrypted text, the encryption key being obtained by the electric vehicle from a third-party platform where it registers its plug-and-charge function; based on the charging request, sending a plug-and-charge authentication request to the third-party platform through a charging pile cloud platform to trigger the third-party platform to perform corresponding authentication based on the plug-and-charge authentication request; the plug-and-charge authentication request includes the encrypted text and the encryption key; and based on the authentication result fed back by the third-party platform, initiating or rejecting charging for the electric vehicle. Using this application can avoid the problem of incorrect charging billing order binding.

Disclosed are a method and device for transmitting a vehicle identification number. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method for transmitting a vehicle identification number performed by a server may comprise the steps of: encrypting the vehicle identification number by using a symmetric key to generate an encrypted vehicle identification number, and transmitting vehicle identification number data including a parameter for the encrypted vehicle identification number to an electronic control device via a gateway; receiving vehicle identification number reception confirmation data from the electronic control device via the gateway on the basis that the electronic control device decrypts the encrypted vehicle identification number to generate the vehicle identification number and hashes the vehicle identification number and the symmetric key to generate a hashed vehicle identification number; verifying an electronic signature on the basis of the vehicle identification number reception confirmation data; and generating the hashed vehicle identification number by hashing the vehicle identification number and the symmetric key when the electronic signature is verified.

An apparatus for identifying a vehicle part and initiating installation of the vehicle part on a vehicle may comprise a database configured to store quantity information on a plurality of part names registered for a plurality of vehicle identification numbers, each corresponding to a respective vehicle type among a plurality of vehicle types, and a processor coupled to the database. The processor is configured to, during autonomous driving control of the vehicle, receive, from a first terminal associated with the vehicle, an indication signal indicating a vehicle identification number and a first part name of a first target part associated with a sensed state of a vehicle part, identify a corresponding vehicle type and vehicle identification number in the database, detect a matching part name, output a signal indicating the detected part name and associated quantity information, and transmit the signal to the first terminal for display.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a vehicle identification code cover plate assembly, and the assembly comprises a cover plate which is movably connected to a window part of a carpet, and is used for shielding the window part; and the energy absorption piece is connected to the cover plate, and under the condition that the cover plate covers the window part, the energy absorption piece fills at least part of the space of the window part. Therefore, when the vehicle identification code needs to be rubbed, only the cover plate needs to be opened to enable the cover plate to uncover the window part and enable the energy absorption piece connected with the cover plate to uncover the window part, so that the vehicle identification code is exposed for subsequent rubbing. When rubbing is completed, only the cover plate needs to be closed so that the cover plate can cover the window portion, the energy absorption piece connected with the cover plate can fill at least part of space of the window portion, due to the fact that the energy absorption piece has good sound absorption and vibration buffering performance, external noise and vibration can be effectively prevented from being transmitted into a passenger compartment from the window portion, and the NVH performance of a vehicle can be improved.

A request to check for updated configuration files for a specific automobile and a specific automobile type is received in real-time over the data communication network. A checksum of received request is compared against stored configuration file, checks for an update. If there is an update, a signature is generated using the certificate from the unique VIN number portion and the stored configuration file for encrypting the stored configuration file. The signature and stored configuration file are transmitted to the specific automobile for local configuration update.

The present invention discloses an automated camera debugging system based on a three-axis electric bracket, specifically related to the technical field of camera correction control. It includes a camera vehicle identification number module, a camera vehicle identification data acquisition module, a camera identification angle control module, a camera image data processing module, a camera automated debugging effect feedback module, and a bracket automated debugging effect evaluation module. The present invention collects the vehicle identification data of the vehicle recognized by the camera on the three-axis electric bracket, calculates the camera angle correction index and the license plate recognition efficiency index, further analyzes to obtain the camera debugging effectiveness feedback coefficient of the three-axis electric bracket, and by real-time monitoring the angle control index, calculates and monitors the effective proportion of the recognition of the vertical and horizontal angles of the camera, so as to accurately judge whether the camera needs to adjust the angle. The whole process realizes a high degree of automation and intelligence, and improves the passing efficiency of vehicles by optimizing the recognition algorithm and the barrier control system.

A cover 100 for accessing the VIN marking comprises a U-shaped flap 200 cut into a carpet 102 such that one side of the flap 200 is integral with the carpet 102, the flap 200 forming an opening for viewing the VIN marking; and a frame 104 attached to the flap 200 such that the frame 104, together with the flap 200, is pivotable about the integral side of the flap 200 between a fixed position, in which the cover 100 closes the opening, and an open position. The frame 104 includes ribs 302 on a rear side of the frame 104 such that, in the fixed position, the ribs 302 are accommodated in a slot between the flap 200 and the carpet 102. A set of fasteners 304 engages in a corresponding set of first holes provided on the carpet 102 to hold the cover 100 in position.

The present invention is applicable to the technical field of vehicle painting, and discloses a method, a device and a terminal device for detecting abnormalities of a spraying robot. The method includes: for each production line, collecting the body information of each vehicle on the production line and the operation data of each spraying robot on the production line during the operation state in real time, and determining whether each spraying robot is working normally according to the operation data of each spraying robot during the operation state; if it is determined that a certain spraying robot on the production line is not working normally, an alarm is given; the vehicle identification numbers of the vehicles affected by the spraying robot that is not working normally are determined according to the body information of each vehicle on the production line, and the vehicle identification numbers of the vehicles affected by the spraying robot that is not working normally are sent to a specified terminal. The present invention can automatically detect whether the spraying robot is working normally, without consuming manpower and saving time. At the same time, it can improve the accuracy of abnormality detection and can automatically give an alarm when an abnormality is detected.

The invention provides a vehicle insurance claim settlement service processing method and device, equipment and a medium. The method comprises the steps of obtaining an accident scene picture, a vehicle identification number and a vehicle maintenance demand of a vehicle in a to-be-processed service; according to the accident scene picture, part damage identification is carried out to obtain a part damage list, and the part damage list is used for indicating at least one damaged part; determining a plurality of part acquisition sources corresponding to the damaged part according to the vehicle identification number; determining a spare part quotation and a spare part inventory corresponding to each spare part acquisition source; determining a target acquisition source from the plurality of part price acquisition sources according to the vehicle maintenance demand, the part quotation and the part inventory; and generating a car insurance claim settlement business processing scheme based on the target acquisition sources corresponding to the different damaged parts. Therefore, the practicability of the obtained business processing scheme can be ensured in combination with a plurality of spare and accessory part acquisition sources, and full-process automation and accurate decision making of car insurance claim settlement are realized.

A method and system for performing battery authentication of a vehicle is disclosed herein. In particular, the method includes receiving, by a battery authentication server from a vehicle control unit (VCU) of a vehicle, a battery identification number (Battery ID) associated with a battery and a vehicle identification number (VID) associated with the vehicle. The method also includes determining, by the battery authentication server, whether the Battery ID is mapped to the VID. Further, the method includes performing, by an authentication server, authentication of the battery for use in the vehicle based on the determination. Finally, the method discloses transmitting, by the battery authentication server, a server response to the VCU based on the authentication.

A system and method are provided for issuing vehicle titles in a manner that guards against title washing using a permissioned blockchain network. Upon receiving a title issuance request, a global asset registry ledger is queried to retrieve historical vehicle data, including prior branding, liens, and registration events. A predictive validation index (PVI) is computed to assess the risk of title fraud. Based on the PVI, a proof of attestation policy is dynamically enforced via a smart contract that requires cryptographic endorsements from certified peer nodes. When sufficient attestations are received, the smart contract commits a new title issuance transaction to the blockchain and generates a digital title token linked to the vehicle identification number. The system maintains immutable audit records and supports real-time notifications, jurisdiction-specific policies, and secure integration with external systems such as dealerships and title authorities.

This invention discloses an activation code generation method, apparatus, and computer storage medium. The activation code generation method includes: obtaining a vehicle identification number (VIN), a vehicle infotainment system (VIS) serial number, and an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI); arranging and combining the VIN, VIS serial number, and IMSI to obtain a target string; and generating an activation code based on the target string according to a set activation code generation method. The activation code generation method, apparatus, and computer storage medium provided by this invention, by binding the vehicle identification number, VIS serial number, and IMSI to generate a corresponding activation code, increase the difficulty of cracking the activation code, thereby effectively improving the security of the activation code.

The present invention discloses a method for automatically printing nameplates without vehicle allocation during PDI based on computer algorithms, which relates to the technical fields of industrial automation and information processing. The method includes: S1, collecting and transmitting PDI inspection information to a central processing system in real time based on the vehicle identification number; S2, the central processing system parsing and verifying the integrity and consistency of the received PDI inspection information; S3, updating the vehicle status based on the verification result and synchronizing it to the nameplate printing terminal; S4, generating and executing a nameplate printing instruction according to the synchronized vehicle status. This method for automatically printing nameplates without vehicle allocation during PDI based on computer algorithms improves the overall reliability and stability of the production line, forms a complete process closed-loop, facilitates tracing and optimization of possible problems during the production process, provides data support for subsequent quality control and production management, and monitors and synchronizes the PDI inspection information flow in real time to solve the printing error problem caused by information delay.

An apparatus and a method are for determining a specification of an option-in-vehicle. The apparatus includes an input part that receives a vehicle identification number (VIN), a receiver that receives a message through a vehicle network, and a controller. The controller monitors reception of the message as the VIN is received and determines the specification of the option-in-vehicle based on the message.

Systems and methods to manage and document user access to a set of vehicles in a vehicle dealership or fleet setting are provided. In one aspect, a dongle device is uniquely installed in each vehicle. The dongle communicates with a vehicle's controller to allow vehicle access. A user interacts with the dongle through a portable electronic device. The dongle is uniquely and permanently coded, by way of the VIN for example, to a particular vehicle. The user communicates at least some of the VIN to the dongle to request vehicle access. Vehicle access and other data associated with accessed vehicles are recorded as subject to terms and conditions established and maintained through a central database. Vehicle access data, such as vehicle access timings, allow a dealership to assess business operational data, such as salesperson vehicle access tempo and breadth, and buyer interest in vehicles or groups of vehicles.

An image information overlay system retrieves an image associated with a vehicle listing and uses machine learning models to classify the image, generating identification data that may comprise a vehicle make and model, a feature or part of the vehicle present in the image, and a location of the vehicle feature or part. The identification data or an individual identifier of the vehicle, such as a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), may be used to retrieve overlay information related to the vehicle make and model, such as recalls or known maintenance issues or information specific to the vehicle, such as mileage, accident reports, or ownership history. The overlay information is displayed on the image as an overlay at the location of the vehicle feature or part corresponding to the overlay information.

The embodiment of the invention relates to the technical field of OTA upgrading, and discloses a factory OTA upgrading method and a factory OTA upgrading system.The method comprises the steps that handheld OTA equipment obtains an upgrading mode determined according to the vehicle type attribute of a target vehicle, obtains the vehicle frame number of the target vehicle in the upgrading mode and sends the vehicle frame number to an OTA upgrading platform, the OTA upgrading platform determines the vehicle type attribute according to the vehicle frame number and then determines the corresponding lane type based on the vehicle type lane matching rule, the upgrading mode corresponds to the lane type, the OTA upgrading platform generates an upgrading task of the target vehicle based on the lane type, the upgrading task is issued to the handheld OTA equipment, and the handheld OTA equipment performs software upgrading based on the upgrading task. By means of the technical scheme, one-to-one correspondence between the upgrading modes and the lane types can be achieved, multiple vehicle types can be covered and matched, automatic upgrading matching can be conducted on vehicles of different vehicle types, and the factory OTA upgrading efficiency and the factory vehicle circulation and warehousing efficiency are improved.

A vehicle management method and a related apparatus, which are applied to the technical field of vehicle certification. The vehicle management method is applied to a vehicle management system, and the vehicle management system comprises a first vehicle and a management device. The vehicle management method comprises: a first vehicle receiving a first message; a management device sending a second message to the first vehicle; and the first vehicle sending a third message to the management device in response to the second message, wherein the first message comprises a first vehicle identification number and a first certificate, the second message is used for requesting the acquisition of vehicle information of the first vehicle, and the third message comprises the first vehicle identification number and the first certificate. In the present method, the first correlation, which is comprised in a third message, between a first vehicle identification number and a first certificate is unique, such that the legitimacy of a first vehicle can be verified by using the first correlation, and the whole verification process does not need to rely heavily on manual means for execution, thereby achieving intelligent vehicle verification and improving the efficiency of vehicle management.

A method for crowdsourcing data related to vehicle capabilities and hazardous roadway conditions device and providing recommended courses of action to a trailing vehicle that increase safety to passengers of the trailing vehicle is disclosed. The method contemplates comparing relative capabilities of leading vehicles and its actions to the capabilities of the trailing vehicle to recommend courses of action that increase safety to the passengers of the trailing vehicle. The capabilities of the leading and trailing vehicle can be determined by looking up the vehicle configurations based on its vehicle identification number in a public or private database.