Vehicle Data Off-boarding via Portable Device Authorization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems face challenges in managing vehicle data privacy and access when multiple individuals use a vehicle, particularly in obtaining consent for data sharing and providing access while ensuring proper authorization, especially with the increasing use of smart key FOBs.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that associate primary and secondary portable devices with a vehicle, allowing for the granting of privileges and acceptance of terms and conditions for data off-boarding, enabling controlled sharing of vehicle data while ensuring proper authorization and access management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple smart key FOBs are provided to multiple individuals, then vehicle access is enabled for multiple users, but it becomes challenging to obtain proper consent for vehicle data sharing from each user
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a server as an intermediary that centralizes consent management. When a vehicle is accessed, the server identifies the user, retrieves their consent preferences, and determines appropriate data sharing actions. This mediator approach eliminates the need for real-time consent requests to each user while maintaining proper authorization, as the server has pre-established consent rules for each registered user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary consent management by requiring vehicle owners to specify data sharing preferences for different users during system setup. Consent decisions are made in advance rather than at the moment of vehicle access, which simplifies the interaction flow when users actually access the vehicle with their smart key FOBs.
2Ease of operation
If multiple copies of vehicle keys are made for additional individuals, then access is provided to multiple users, but the risk of loss or theft increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces the mechanical key FOB system with an electronic authentication system based on portable device identifiers. Instead of distributing physical key copies, the system uses digital authentication through smartphones or other portable devices, where access control is managed remotely through the server. This eliminates the physical security risks associated with duplicate key FOBs while maintaining convenient access for multiple users.
3Reliability
If consent is obtained from each user for data sharing, then privacy requirements are met, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming when sharing vehicle data
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary consent management by requiring vehicle owners to specify data sharing preferences for different users during system setup. Consent decisions are made in advance rather than at the moment of vehicle access, which simplifies the interaction flow when users actually access the vehicle.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the server communicates with portable devices to retrieve consent status and provide appropriate responses. This automated feedback loop allows the system to make real-time decisions about data sharing based on pre-established consent rules, eliminating manual consent collection while ensuring privacy compliance.
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AI summary
A method and system for providing access to a vehicle and enabling data off-boarding that include associating a primary portable device to the vehicle and granting privileges to the primary portable device. The method and system also include associating at least one secondary portable device to the vehicle by granting privileges to the at least one secondary portable device through the primary portable device. The method and system additionally include providing terms and conditions related to data off-boarding to the primary portable device and providing terms and conditions related to data off-boarding to the at least one secondary portable device when the at least one secondary portable device is linked to the vehicle through the primary portable device. The method and system further include controlling off-boarding of vehicle data of a driver when the terms and conditions are accepted.