Vehicle Document Lockbox With Remote Authorized Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
As autonomous vehicles become prevalent, there is a need to securely store and provide access to documents upon demand by authorized authorities while preventing unauthorized access to the vehicle's interior and its operating systems, as traditional methods rely on driver presence for document presentation.
Innovation Solution
A document lockbox system with a receptacle, door, lock, and lock interface, controlled by a processor and memory, allows secure document storage and access through a lockbox system integrated into the vehicle's exterior panel, enabling remote authorization and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional document storage methods are used in vehicles, then drivers can easily access and present documents, but unauthorized access to vehicle interior and operating systems cannot be prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the vehicle access system into two separate components: a document lockbox for secure document storage and a vehicle access control system. The lockbox can be accessed independently through a separate interface, allowing document presentation without granting access to the vehicle interior or operating systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a separate document lockbox interface as an intermediary between authorized users and the documents. This intermediate access point allows law enforcement or authorized personnel to retrieve documents without directly accessing the vehicle interior, thereby maintaining security while enabling document presentation.
2Reliability
If documents are stored securely in a locked box, then unauthorized access is prevented, but access to documents by authorized authorities cannot be provided upon demand
Solution Approach 1:
The lockbox system incorporates dynamic access control through multiple interfaces (interior interface and exterior interface) that can be activated based on the situation. The system adapts its access mode depending on whether the user is inside or outside the vehicle, and whether authorization is verified, allowing flexible response to different operational scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The document lockbox is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a secure storage container and an authorized access point. It can be accessed from both the interior and exterior of the vehicle, and can work with different authentication methods, making it versatile for various operational scenarios while maintaining security.
3Reliability
If driver presence is required for document presentation, then unauthorized access is reduced, but operational efficiency in autonomous vehicle scenarios decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The document lockbox system enables self-service document presentation by storing documents within the vehicle itself. When an autonomous vehicle needs to present documents, the system can autonomously authenticate and release documents through the exterior interface without requiring a human driver to physically retrieve and present documents, thereby maintaining access control while improving operational efficiency.
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AI summary
A document lockbox system includes a receptacle positioned within an exterior panel of a vehicle, at least one document retention device, at least one door that provides access into the receptacle, at least one lock to lock and to unlock the door, and at least one lock interface configured to actuate the at least one lock. At least one processor and a memory operably coupled with the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that cause the at least one processor to perform operations includes actuating the at least one lock. A method of accessing the lockbox includes contacting a remote data center, verifying an identity of the user, transmitting the lock interface code, receiving a lock interface code, and entering the lock interface code into the at least one lock interface.