Vehicle Information Communication System Contractor Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
In vehicle information communication services, when the ownership of a vehicle is transferred between individuals, there is a variance between the contractor and the owner, leading to potential unauthorized activities by new users who may not recognize the existing service contract, resulting in illegal use of remote operations on the vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle information communication system that includes a management server and on-vehicle device, where the management server sends contractor information to the vehicle, allowing new users to recognize the existing contract through periodic notifications and displays on the vehicle's display device, preventing unauthorized activities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If periodic identification operations are implemented to verify contractor identity, then security against unauthorized activities is improved, but user convenience deteriorates due to annoyance
Solution Approach 1:
The system displays contractor information (name, contact details) to the vehicle user in advance, before any remote operation attempt. This preliminary action allows the user to proactively contact the contractor or service provider to verify legitimacy, avoiding the need for repeated identification checks during operations while maintaining security awareness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary verification mechanism where the service provider acts as a mediator between the contractor and vehicle user. When remote operation is requested, the system can notify the vehicle user through the service provider, who coordinates verification without requiring direct periodic authentication from the user, thus maintaining security while reducing user burden.
2Reliability
If contractor information is continuously monitored and verified, then service integrity is maintained, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification and verification functions from the on-vehicle device and concentrates them in the service provider's server system. The vehicle only needs to display contractor information received from the server, while all complex verification, notification, and authentication processes are handled externally by the service provider, simplifying the on-vehicle system while maintaining service integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the vehicle user to self-verify contractor identity by displaying contact information and allowing direct communication with the contractor or service provider. This self-service approach maintains service integrity through user-initiated verification without requiring complex automated monitoring systems in the vehicle.
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AI summary
A vehicle information communication system includes a management server 2 whereby an information terminal 4 connected to a network 1 and an on-vehicle device of the vehicle 5 are in communication with each other; wherein the management server 2 includes a contractor confirming part 12 configured to send contractor information of the vehicle information communication system to the vehicle 5.