External Vehicle Cue Control for Emergency Access Without Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current vehicle control systems require prior authentication and electronic devices for external control, limiting access and control in urgent situations where pre-authorization is impractical, such as vehicle collisions or emergencies.

Innovation Solution

The system enables external control of vehicles using visible and audible cues, allowing first responders or pedestrians to safely relocate vehicles without a wireless device, through a network of sensors and control logic that dynamically assigns control levels based on contextual data and sensor feedback, including automatic, manual, and remote modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If prior authentication and electronic devices are required for external vehicle control, then security and authorized access are improved, but accessibility and response time in urgent situations deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidaccessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the authentication mechanism based on the situation. In normal conditions, it requires electronic device authentication. In urgent situations detected by sensors (collisions, emergencies), it automatically switches to cue-based control without authentication, allowing first responders to take control immediately

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the control parameters by accepting different types of inputs based on context. It transitions from requiring electronic authentication parameters to accepting visible/audible cue parameters (hand motions, verbal commands) when emergency conditions are detected, enabling rapid response without compromising security in non-emergency scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If electronic devices and prior authentication are required for external control, then unauthorized access is prevented, but response time and operational flexibility in emergencies worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess controlVSAvoidresponse time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary authentication through sensor detection of emergency conditions (collisions, emergencies) before enabling cue-based control. This preliminary action automatically validates the need for rapid response, eliminating the time-consuming electronic authentication step while maintaining security through contextual verification

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces sensor feedback and contextual data as an intermediary between the emergency situation and control authorization. This intermediary automatically verifies the emergency condition and mediates the authorization process, allowing rapid response without direct electronic authentication while maintaining access control integrity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If pre-authorization is required for external vehicle control, then security is improved, but operational flexibility and adaptability in urgent situations deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidoperational flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts its authorization requirements based on detected conditions. It transitions from static pre-authorization to dynamic contextual authorization, where the level of required authentication adjusts automatically based on sensor feedback and situation severity, enabling flexible response to varying emergency conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If wireless-enabled computing devices are required for external control, then authenticated access is ensured, but ease of use and rapid intervention by first responders deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthenticated accessVSAvoidease of use

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces the electronic/wireless authentication mechanism with a mechanical/sensory-based cue recognition system. Instead of requiring wireless devices and electronic authentication, it uses sensors to detect and interpret visible/audible cues (hand motions, verbal commands), making the system accessible to anyone including first responders without electronic devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20240353834A1Intelligent vehicles, systems, and control logic for external control of vehicles using visible or audible cues

Publication Date: 2024.10.24 GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

AI summary

Presented are intelligent vehicle control systems enabling external control of vehicles using visible or audible cues, methods for making/using such vehicle control systems, and motor vehicles equipped with such control systems. A method of controlling operation of a vehicle includes a vehicle controller receiving a trigger signal indicating the vehicle is in an automatic control trigger state and, responsive to receiving the trigger signal, activating an automatic control mode that enables an entity outside the vehicle to control the vehicle using visible and/or audible cues. The vehicle controller determines if an on-vehicle network of sensing devices detects a visible/audible cue from the external entity; if so, the controller responsively determines if the detected visible/audible cue is a preset valid command. If the detected visible/audible cue is a valid command, the vehicle controller responsively commands a resident subsystem of the vehicle to automate a vehicle operation corresponding to the valid command.