Vehicle Access Control Using Multi-Key Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
In ride-sharing scenarios, there is a need to enhance safety for drivers by ensuring that only authorized individuals can unlock and access the vehicle, as existing systems lack robust authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and authentication system that utilize multiple electronic keys, where a first electronic key is used for initial authentication by the driver and a second electronic key is used for subsequent authentication by the driver upon the passenger's request, ensuring that the passenger can only unlock the vehicle with the driver's consent, thereby improving security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single electronic key system is used for vehicle access, then ease of operation is improved, but security and reliability deteriorate due to unauthorized access risks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the access control system into multiple electronic keys (first electronic key for driver, second electronic key for passenger) with different authentication levels. The vehicle access control is segmented into multiple authentication stages: initial authentication for driver access, and additional authentication requiring both driver and passenger electronic keys for passenger-initiated access, thereby enhancing security while maintaining operational convenience.
2Reliability
If multiple authentication steps are required for vehicle unlocking, then security is improved, but device complexity and operation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic authentication complexity based on the scenario. When the driver initiates access, only the first electronic key authentication is required. When the passenger initiates access, the system dynamically requires both the second electronic key (passenger) and first electronic key (driver) authentication. This dynamic adjustment optimizes security while minimizing unnecessary complexity for each specific access scenario.
3Reliability
If multiple electronic keys are used for authentication, then security is improved, but loss of time increases due to additional authentication steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary authentication by the driver using the first electronic key before the passenger needs to access the vehicle. The driver's authentication establishes a pre-approved access state, so when the passenger subsequently needs to access the vehicle, the system only requires the passenger's second electronic key authentication in addition to the pre-established driver authentication, rather than requiring complete re-authentication of both parties each time.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus which controls locking and unlocking of a vehicle, the information processing apparatus comprises a controller configured to execute: in a case where there is an unlocking request from a first mobile terminal located outside the vehicle, receiving a first electronic key from the first mobile terminal to perform first authentication and unlocking the vehicle on condition that the first authentication is successful; and in a case where the first mobile terminal is located inside the vehicle, and there is an unlocking request from a second mobile terminal located outside the vehicle, receiving a second electronic key from the second mobile terminal to perform second authentication, receiving the first electronic key from the first mobile terminal located inside the vehicle to perform third authentication, and unlocking the vehicle on condition that both the second authentication and the third authentication are successful.