Vehicle Sensor-Based Access Control for Secure Consignment Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transmitting consignments into motor vehicles lack secure access control, particularly in ensuring unauthorized access is prevented and safe delivery is guaranteed.
Innovation Solution
A method and device utilizing sensors such as radar, LIDAR, ultrasonic, infrared, and video systems to detect surroundings and interior conditions, determining hazard and state variables to securely release access for consignment delivery, where the vehicle assesses safety before opening for delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If access control is simplified for consignment delivery, then delivery speed is improved, but security against unauthorized access deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary safety checks using sensors before allowing access. The control unit evaluates hazard variables and state variables in advance to determine whether the delivery environment is safe, enabling automated decision-making that both speeds up delivery and maintains security
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the delivery environment using sensors and provides feedback to the control unit. Based on this feedback, the control unit dynamically adjusts access decisions, allowing fast automated processing when conditions are safe while maintaining security by blocking access when hazards are detected
2Reliability
If sensor-based safety checks are implemented, then security is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses existing multi-functional sensors in the motor vehicle that serve both driving assistance functions and delivery safety assessment. This avoids adding dedicated sensors solely for delivery security, thereby improving security without proportionally increasing system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit automatically evaluates sensor data and makes access decisions without requiring manual security checks. The system serves itself by autonomously processing sensor information and controlling access, reducing the need for additional human operators or complex manual procedures
3Productivity
If automated access control is implemented, then delivery efficiency is improved, but risk of unauthorized access increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit acts as an intermediary between the automated sensor system and the access mechanism. It processes sensor data, evaluates hazard variables, and only authorizes access when safety criteria are met, thereby maintaining automated efficiency while preventing unauthorized access through intelligent mediation
Solution Approach 2:
The system takes preliminary anti-action by blocking access by default and only permitting it when safety conditions are verified. The control unit proactively prevents potential unauthorized access by requiring positive confirmation of safe conditions before allowing the delivery process to proceed
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures secure and safe access to the vehicle interior by assessing risk and state variables, allowing controlled opening and delivery, leveraging existing vehicle sensor technology without additional expenditure.
Implementation Method 1
The sensors according to the invention are at least one radar, LIDAR, ultrasonic, infrared sensor and / or a video system
Implementation Method 2
The sensors according to the invention are at least one radar, LIDAR, ultrasonic, infrared sensor and / or a video system
Implementation Method 3
The sensors according to the invention are at least one radar, LIDAR, ultrasonic, infrared sensor and / or a video system
Implementation Method 4
The sensors according to the invention are at least one radar, LIDAR, ultrasonic, infrared sensor and / or a video system
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AI summary
The present invention is based on a device and on a method for enabling access to a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle (101), wherein the motor vehicle has at least one sensor (201 – 206) which senses the surroundings and and/or the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The core of the present invention is that the enabling of access which occurs in response to an enabling request (5) originating from outside the motor vehicle takes place at least as a function of the sensing by the sensor (201 – 206). The invention advantageously provides secure access to the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.