Vehicle Valet Mode Scheduling Without Manual Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle valet modes require manual activation and authentication, which can be inconvenient and may lead to user forgetfulness, compromising vehicle security and privacy.
Innovation Solution
A system that automatically activates a valet mode based on predefined conditions, such as location and time, without requiring user authentication, using a vehicle's computing platform to schedule and manage valet events.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual activation and authentication are required for valet mode, then vehicle security and privacy are protected, but user convenience deteriorates due to forgetfulness and manual intervention requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically activating valet mode in advance based on pre-configured conditions (location, time, appointment data) before the user needs to manually activate it. This eliminates the need for user authentication at the moment of need while maintaining security through pre-established rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the vehicle to automatically manage valet mode activation and deactivation based on sensor data, location information, and pre-set conditions. The vehicle serves itself without requiring continuous user intervention or authentication.
2Ease of operation
If manual activation is required for valet mode, then user control over vehicle functions is maintained, but system complexity increases due to authentication requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the authentication requirement from the valet mode activation process. Instead of requiring user authentication, the system uses automatic condition-based triggers (location, time, appointment data) to activate valet mode, removing the complex authentication step while maintaining user control through pre-configured preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
User control is maintained through preliminary action by allowing users to pre-configure their preferences and conditions for valet mode activation in advance. The system then automatically executes these pre-defined rules without requiring complex real-time authentication, simplifying the operational process.
3Ease of operation
If automatic valet mode activation based on conditions is implemented, then user convenience is improved by eliminating manual intervention, but device complexity increases due to condition monitoring and scheduling systems
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves multi-functionality by using a single integrated controller that performs multiple functions: monitoring location data, checking time conditions, processing appointment information, and activating valet mode. This consolidates what could be separate complex systems into one universal controller, reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges multiple condition monitoring functions (location tracking, time checking, appointment data processing) into a unified automatic activation system. By combining these functions that already exist in modern vehicles into a single valet mode control process, the system avoids the complexity of separate dedicated systems for each function.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes a controller programmed to, responsive to receiving information for an appointment. The controller is further programmed to schedule a valet event using the information in anticipation for a valet mode associated with the appointment. The valet event includes one or more conditions. The controller is further programmed to responsive the one or more conditions being met, activate the valet mode to restrict at least one vehicle function without requiring a user authentication.