Keyless Vehicle Activation via Remote Computing Mediator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle ignition systems require direct interaction for activation, posing security risks and inefficiencies in fleet management, as they power other vehicle systems upon activation.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing multiple computing devices with processors, keypads, and displays for keyless activation and remote monitoring via close proximity and distant wireless communication protocols, including Bluetooth, enabling smartphone control of ignition, battery, and electrical loads, with security features and authorization codes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If direct activation of vehicle ignition system is used, then vehicle systems can be powered on, but security risks increase and unauthorized access becomes possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote computing device as an intermediary between the user and the vehicle ignition system. This mediator communicates wirelessly with the vehicle's control unit, allowing ignition activation without direct physical interaction with the vehicle. The intermediary approach maintains security by requiring authorized communication protocols while enabling convenient remote operation.
2Ease of operation
If keyless activation system is implemented, then security is enhanced and convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote computing device serves multiple functions: it acts as a keyless ignition activator, a monitoring station for vehicle metrics, and a communication hub. By consolidating these functions into a single universal device, the system achieves keyless activation and enhanced security without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle system includes automated authentication and authorization mechanisms that self-verify the remote device's credentials. The control unit automatically manages the complex security protocols, communication handshakes, and authorization codes without requiring manual intervention, thereby reducing the operational complexity burden on the user.
3Productivity
If remote monitoring capability is added, then fleet management efficiency improves, but communication requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The same remote computing device used for keyless ignition activation is also employed for monitoring vehicle metrics and communicating with fleet management systems. This multi-functional approach enables efficient fleet management through a single device rather than requiring separate dedicated monitoring hardware, thereby improving productivity without proportionally increasing system complexity.
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AI summary
A system for keyless activation, engagement, and monitoring of vehicles and mobile app system and methods of use via the Internet is provided. The system may include a group of devices having a processor and a data store that are connected to a network. Any one of a first, second, and/or third computing devices may be configured to transmit, receive and process at least one vehicle activation command associated with a first vehicle via a close proximity wireless communication. Additionally, a fourth computing device may be configured to electrically communicate with any of the first, second, and/or third computing device so as to control the first, second, and/or third computing device. An associated method is also provided.