Electronic License Plate Authentication via User Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic license plates face security risks due to the need for manufacturers and providers to access personal data, such as social security numbers, for authentication, leading to potential security gaps.
Innovation Solution
An electronic license plate system that uses a user's terminal to store and transmit identification information, including a digital key, to securely determine and display the license plate information, eliminating the need for direct communication with the manufacturer or provider and integrating with the vehicle's infrastructure for secure operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manufacturers and providers directly access personal data for authentication, then license plate functionality can be implemented, but security risks increase due to potential security gaps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a terminal device as an intermediary between the user's personal data and the license plate system. The terminal device stores identification information and communicates with the license plate via a communication interface, preventing direct access to personal data while enabling authentication. This mediator architecture resolves the security risk by eliminating direct manufacturer/provider access to sensitive personal information.
2Reliability
If traditional authentication methods are used, then license plate operation is enabled, but security gaps exist due to multiple access points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the personal data storage function from the license plate system and places it in the terminal device. The license plate only retains identification information received from the terminal, not the actual personal data. This extraction eliminates security gaps by removing the vulnerability of storing sensitive data in the license plate while maintaining authentication capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manufacturer-specific authentication concepts are implemented, then license plate functionality is achieved, but security standards vary across manufacturers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal authentication architecture where the terminal device serves as a common interface for all users regardless of manufacturer. The communication interface between terminal and license plate uses standardized protocols, while the license plate can still display manufacturer-specific information. This universality ensures consistent security standards across different manufacturers while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
An electronic license plate for a motor vehicle that has an active connection to a terminal of a user of the motor vehicle. The license plate includes an output for outputting license plate information, a communication interface configured for wireless communication and a data processing device for operating the license plate. The communication interface receives identification information from the terminal. The data processing device determines the license plate information based on the identification information and operates the output to output the license plate information.