Vehicle Connection Authentication via Driver Gatekeeper Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle systems require manual PIN entry for device connections, which is cumbersome and often impossible while the vehicle is in motion, causing distraction and inefficiency for drivers.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows mobile devices to initiate connection requests to the vehicle, with the driver acting as a gatekeeper, using an interface to accept or deny connections without manual PIN entry, reducing driver interaction and enabling connections during vehicle operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual PIN entry is required for connection authentication, then connection security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates and driver distraction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service authentication by automatically generating and verifying PIN codes through device identifiers. The vehicle system autonomously handles the authentication process by receiving connection requests, generating PINs based on device identifiers, and verifying them without requiring manual driver intervention, thus maintaining security while improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual PIN entry process with an automated electronic system. Instead of requiring the driver to manually type PIN codes, the system uses electronic communication to automatically exchange device identifiers, generate PINs, and verify connections, eliminating the need for manual keyboard input while maintaining authentication security.
2Reliability
If manual PIN entry interface is provided, then connection authentication is enabled, but driver distraction and loss of time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-generating PIN codes based on device identifiers before the actual connection is needed. When a connection request is received, the PIN is already prepared and can be immediately verified, eliminating the time-consuming manual entry process while maintaining secure authentication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables skipping the manual PIN entry step by using automated PIN generation and verification. The system rapidly exchanges device identifiers, generates PINs, and completes authentication in sequence, rushing through the authentication process automatically without requiring the driver to slow down and manually input codes, thus reducing connection setup time while maintaining security.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If vehicle must be in park for connection setup, then driver safety is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service authentication that does not require driver attention or manual interaction. The automated process of receiving connection requests, generating PINs based on device identifiers, and verifying connections can occur safely during vehicle operation without requiring the vehicle to be in park, thus maintaining driver safety while improving connection flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical requirement for manual PIN entry (which necessitated the vehicle being in park) with an automated electronic authentication system. This substitution allows connections to be established during vehicle operation through automated PIN exchange and verification, eliminating the need for the vehicle to be stationary while maintaining driver safety.
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AI summary
One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for connection authentication are provided herein. A mobile device or device may act as an initiator of a connection with a vehicle, which acts as a target. A user utilizing the device may initiate a connection request by launching an application or browser on the device. The device transmits the connection request to the vehicle. The vehicle may receive the connection request and respond with a device identifier (ID) request. A user of the device may select whether or not to continue. If the user continues, the device transmits a device ID of the device to the vehicle. An interface component may render the connection request for an occupant of the vehicle, such as the driver, and await a response. In this way, a driver of a vehicle may act as a gatekeeper for connections.