Vehicle Access Control via Dynamic Securing Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle access systems for autonomous parking lack effective measures to prevent unauthorized access and misuse, particularly in fully automated valet parking scenarios where remote control is required for vehicle operation.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that allow a vehicle to restrict or interrupt external access to its components via a communication network, enabling the driver to send requests to limit or interrupt access, with a securing device responding to these requests to prevent unauthorized access, using a communication interface and securing device to manage access through a communication network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If external access to vehicle components is enabled for autonomous parking operations, then the vehicle can be remotely controlled and operated automatically, but the risk of unauthorized access and misuse increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing authorized access relationships before autonomous parking operations begin. The parking management system is pre-granted access to vehicle components, and the system proactively monitors and manages these access permissions throughout operation, preventing unauthorized access before it can occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback mechanisms where the vehicle communicates access status and operational state to the parking management system and owners. This feedback loop enables real-time monitoring of external access, allowing the system to detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts while maintaining authorized autonomous parking operations.
2Ease of operation
If remote control access is granted to parking management system, then automated valet parking can function, but vehicle security against theft and misuse is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The access control system is segmented into multiple layers: the parking management system receives limited access for specific parking operations, while the owner retains ultimate control through override capabilities. This segmentation allows automated parking to function while maintaining security through distributed authority and specialized access permissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle's onboard system acts as an intermediary between the parking management system and the actual vehicle components. This intermediary layer authenticates and manages access requests, ensuring that the parking management system can control vehicle functions for parking operations while preventing direct unauthorized access to critical systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If communication network interface is implemented for remote access, then vehicle can participate in automated parking network, but vulnerability to network-based attacks and misuse increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication interface implements dynamic access control where permissions are adjusted based on operational context. During autonomous parking operations, the system dynamically grants necessary access to the parking management system, while maintaining restricted access at other times. This dynamic adaptation allows network communication capability while reducing vulnerability to network-based attacks.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle. During access to one or more vehicle components from outside the vehicle access is limited or interrupted by means of a vehicle-internal securing device when a corresponding request is received by the vehicle via a communication network. The invention further relates to a device for operating a vehicle, to a vehicle and to a computer program.