Vehicle Security via Mobile Device Data Correlation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern vehicles are susceptible to cyber-attacks due to increased connectivity, which can lead to hacking of essential systems and theft, as existing security measures are inadequate in detecting such threats.
Innovation Solution
A security layer is introduced that correlates vehicle data with mobile device data from authorized operators, using smartphones to validate internal vehicle parameters, generating alerts for potential hacking or theft by comparing speed, direction, and location data, and sending SMS notifications to authorized drivers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle connectivity is increased to enable telematics and navigation services, then service capabilities are improved, but security vulnerability to cyber-attacks increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces mobile devices as intermediary elements that act as security mediators between the vehicle and external threats. The mobile device collects its own location data independently and compares it with vehicle location data, serving as a trusted third-party validator that detects discrepancies without being part of the vehicle's vulnerable internal systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback by constantly comparing location data from the vehicle with location data from the mobile device. When discrepancies exceed a threshold, the system provides immediate feedback through alerts to authorized users, enabling real-time detection and response to potential security breaches
2Reliability
If existing security measures are used, then basic protection is provided, but detection of hacking and theft attempts is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a new dimension to security monitoring by introducing an independent external reference frame (mobile device location) that operates parallel to the vehicle's internal systems. This dimensional addition allows detection of threats that would be invisible to traditional single-source monitoring
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If a security layer correlating vehicle and mobile device data is introduced, then detection capability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the universal functionality of mobile devices that users already carry and use for other purposes. By utilizing the mobile device's existing location capabilities (GPS, cellular triangulation) rather than requiring dedicated security hardware, the system achieves enhanced detection capability without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device serves itself by using its own location determination capabilities independently of the vehicle system. The device autonomously collects its location data, performs comparisons, and can trigger alerts without requiring complex integration with vehicle systems, thereby reducing overall system complexity
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer system, and a computer program product for vehicle software security associated with a vehicle. The present invention may include collecting vehicle data from the vehicle. The present invention may also include collecting mobile device data from an authorized mobile device associated with an authorized operator. The present invention may then include comparing the collected vehicle data with the collected mobile device data. The present invention may further include determining that the collected vehicle data does not match the collected mobile device data. The present invention may include also sending an alert message to a security control application based on determining that the collected vehicle data does not match the collected mobile device data.