Geofenced Remote Control Deactivation for Unauthorized Vehicle Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems for vehicles lack effective mechanisms to prevent unauthorized remote control, particularly in specific geographic regions, which can lead to security concerns during manufacturing and operation.
Innovation Solution
A remote control system that includes a moving object with a deactivation unit capable of reversible or irreversible deactivation based on position information, using geofence regions to determine when to deactivate remote control, thereby preventing unauthorized access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If remote control functionality is continuously enabled for vehicle operation, then ease of operation is improved, but security against unauthorized control deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary deactivation of remote control functionality when the vehicle enters a geofenced region. The controller receives position information, determines entry into the predetermined region, and automatically deactivates remote control before unauthorized operation can occur, preventing the security issue in advance while maintaining operational ease when authorized
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary between the remote control system and the vehicle's driving operations. It mediates by receiving position information, determining regional location, and automatically controlling the activation/deactivation state of remote control functionality, thereby securing against unauthorized control while preserving authorized operation capability
2Object-affected harmful factors
If remote control is deactivated in specific regions to prevent unauthorized access, then security is improved, but operational flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different remote control activation states to different geographic regions. Remote control is deactivated specifically within the predetermined geofenced region while remaining activated in other areas, allowing localized security measures without compromising overall operational flexibility and adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The remote control functionality dynamically changes its activation state based on the vehicle's real-time position. The controller continuously receives position information and automatically adjusts the remote control state (activated/deactivated) as the vehicle enters or exits the predetermined region, maintaining adaptability through dynamic response rather than static configuration
3Object-affected harmful factors
If automatic deactivation based on position information is implemented, then security against third-party control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller performs multiple functions: it manages both the deactivation/activation of remote control functionality and the generation of operation prohibition notifications. By consolidating these security-related functions in a single controller component, the system improves security against third-party control while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity through functional integration
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AI summary
A remote control system includes: a moving object configured to be movable by remote control, the moving object including a deactivation execution unit configured to reversibly or irreversibly deactivate the remote control; a position information acquisition unit configured to acquire position information regarding the moving object; a determination unit configured to determine whether the moving object is located inside a predetermined first region and whether the moving object is located inside a predetermined second region using the position information, the second region being different from the first region; and a deactivation command unit configured to supply a first command to the moving object when the determination unit determines that the moving object is located inside the first region, the first command being a command for causing the deactivation execution unit to reversibly deactivate the remote control, the deactivation command unit configured to supply a second command to the moving object when the determination unit determines that the moving object is located inside the second region, the second command being a command for causing the deactivation execution unit to irreversibly deactivate the remote control.