Vehicle Computing System Valet Mode Device Connection Logging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle computing systems face security risks when valet parked, as unauthorized individuals can access and manipulate connected devices, potentially leading to theft or data exposure, with existing solutions not effectively tracking device connections and state changes during valet mode.
Innovation Solution
A processor-based system that determines if the vehicle computing system is in monitoring mode, logs and flags device connections/disconnections, detects the presence of a known driver, and reports flagged logs upon mode termination, ensuring secure tracking and reporting of device changes during valet mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the vehicle computing system allows device connections during valet mode, then ease of operation is improved, but security and reliability deteriorate due to unauthorized access risks
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting device connections and logging events before the valet mode actually begins. When valet mode is activated, the system has already captured connection data that can be analyzed afterward, allowing security monitoring without interfering with normal device operations during the valet period.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring device connection states and logging these events. When valet mode is activated or deactivated, the system provides feedback through notifications to the owner about any connections that occurred during the valet period, enabling post-event security assessment and owner awareness.
2Reliability
If the system monitors and logs all device connections during valet mode, then security and reliability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and isolates the security monitoring function into a separate logging and notification mechanism. The core vehicle computing system continues to operate normally while a dedicated monitoring component tracks connection events independently, allowing security functionality to be added without significantly complicating the main system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting connection events, logging them with timestamps, and generating notifications without requiring manual intervention. The monitoring process is autonomous, continuously tracking device states and autonomously determining when to alert the owner, reducing the need for complex manual security management.
3Reliability
If the system notifies the owner of device connections during valet mode, then security is improved, but loss of time occurs due to notification processing
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by detecting and logging connection events as they occur during valet mode, preparing notification data in advance. When the valet period ends or when connections are detected, notifications are readily available for immediate transmission to the owner, minimizing delays between the security event and owner awareness.
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AI summary
A system includes a processor configured to determine if a vehicle computing system (VCS) has been placed in a monitoring mode. The processor is also configured to detect and log the connection or disconnection of any remote devices. The processor is further configured to flag logs if the VCS is in a monitoring mode. Also, the processor is configured to detect the presence of a known vehicle driver or the termination of the monitoring mode and report any flagged logs upon known driver detection or monitoring mode termination.