In-Vehicle For-Hire Display With Biometric Passenger Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle display systems lack secure and efficient methods for authenticating passengers and operators, and for managing for-hire operations, such as ride-sharing, which hinders secure pickup and navigation processes.
Innovation Solution
A communication system integrated with a display device in a vehicle, featuring a biometric scanning apparatus to capture and authenticate passengers and operators, and a controller that communicates with a remote server to access identification profiles and display navigation instructions, facilitating secure and efficient for-hire operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If biometric scanning apparatus is integrated into the display system, then authentication security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the biometric scanning apparatus with the display device into an integrated authentication system. The scanning apparatus is positioned within or adjacent to the display, allowing authentication functions to be merged with the existing display infrastructure rather than adding completely separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device serves multiple functions: it displays information to passengers, provides the interface for authentication, and houses or coordinates the biometric scanning apparatus. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function.
2Productivity
If real-time biometric authentication is implemented, then passenger verification speed is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs biometric data capture and comparison operations in real-time as passengers approach or enter the vehicle. The controller continuously monitors for authentication events and processes credentials immediately upon detection, rather than waiting for a separate initiation step.
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication process is designed to complete rapidly by streamlining the verification steps. The system quickly captures biometric data, compares it against stored profiles, and makes authentication decisions in a condensed time frame to minimize passenger waiting.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple authentication modes are supported, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects which authentication method the passenger is attempting to use and initiates the appropriate verification process without requiring the passenger to manually select or configure authentication settings. The controller autonomously manages the authentication workflow based on detected inputs.
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AI summary
A communication system for a vehicle for a vehicle includes a display device having a screen disposed in a passenger compartment. The display device is in communication with a user interface. The system further includes an authentication system having at least one scanning apparatus configured to capture a biometric data. A communication circuit is configured to communicate with a remote server. A controller is configured to capture the biometric data of a first potential passenger with the at least one scanning apparatus and access a first passenger information comprising a first identification profile from the remote server via the communication circuit. The controller is further configured to authenticate the first potential passenger as at least one of a confirmed passenger and an operator of the vehicle based on the identification profile.