Abstract:
A vehicle security system (10) for a vehicle (12) equipped with a passive keyless entry/passive start security system (14) (PEPS (14)) including a nomadic device (16) configured to determine a present location (20) of the nomadic device (16) (e.g. key fob, smart phone), and a controller configured to control a security-status based on the present location (20). The controller determines the security status based on the proximity of the nomadic device (16) in order to thwart theft of the vehicle (12) using a relay attack.
Abstract:
Medium-range and global network information and control for a vehicle (14) is achieved with a portable wireless key fob (16), a user-provided nomadic device (18), and a vehicle-installed telematics unit (12) including a medium-range RF transceiver (20) and a wireless network transceiver (24). The fob (16) includes a medium-range RF transceiver (22) for bi-directional communication with the telematics unit (12), and a short-range wireless transceiver (30) for bi-directional communication with the nomadic device (18). The fob (16) communicates with the telematics unit (12) in a conventional manner, and also relays information between the telematics unit (12) and the nomadic device (18). If a communication initiated via the fob (16) cannot be completed because the fob (16) is out of range, the communication is sent to the nomadic device (18) for network transmission to the telematics unit (12). If a communication initiated via the nomadic device (18) cannot be completed due to inadequate signal reception, the communication is sent to the fob (16) for RF transmission to the telematics unit (12).
Abstract:
A vehicle security system for securing a vehicle equipped to determine that a valid radio frequency identification RFID tag (14) is proximate to the vehicle when there is an attempt to start the vehicle. The system includes an authorization device (24) configured to determine that vehicle operation has been authorized, and an interference device (30) configured to receive an authorization signal from the authorization device. The interference device e.g. a jamming device is configured to interfere with the determination that a valid radio frequency identification tag is proximate to the vehicle when the authorization signal does not indicate that vehicle operation has been authorized. The system is readily installed in a vehicle as no electrical connections are required, except for an optional power connection.
Abstract:
A vehicle operating system that assists a vehicle operator (12) with locating a control input (14) of a vehicle device so as to minimize operator distraction when operating the vehicle device. The system includes a camera (16) having a first perspective view of the control input, a display (22) readily observed by the operator, and a processor (18) configured to process a signal from the camera to determine a hand position of a hand approaching the control input and output a display signal having a second perspective view of the control input that is dependent on the operator's hand position relative to the control input. The second perspective view corresponds to that of a virtual camera attached to the operator's forearm or wrist, and so provides a perspective view that is substantially fixed relative to the hand.
Abstract:
A communication system (10) and method (200, 300, 400) to allow authorized access to a vehicle (12). The system communicates with an internet server (14) and a mobile communication device (18) such as a smart phone (22) or RFID transponder (20) to determine if a person (16) attempting to access the vehicle (12) is authorized. The system includes an in-vehicle security module (24) configured to be installed on the vehicle (12) and to receive an authorization signal (26) from the internet server (14). The in-vehicle security module (24) includes a keyless entry transmitter (34) configured to communicate with a keyless entry system (38) of the vehicle (12) effective to allow access to the vehicle (12) if the authorization signal (26) is received. By using a keyless entry transmitter (34) to operate the vehicle's security system, the communication system (10) is easy to install as opposed to systems that require a wired interface with the vehicle (12). Such a system is useful for unattended operation of vehicle (12) rental fleets or employee vehicle (12) fleets.
Abstract:
A system and method for controlling communication modes of a personal communication device traveling in a vehicle. The system includes a communication center configured to provide communication services, a personal communication device (PCD) configured to communicate with the communication center, and a controller installed in a vehicle. The communication center is configured to selectively disable any of the PCD communication modes when the PCD is residing or traveling in the vehicle. Which communication modes are disabled may be based on a customer profile. The system and method provide a way for a parent to limit the communication modes of PCD used by their child, especially when the child is traveling in and presumably operating a particular vehicle such as the family car. The system and method may also be used by employers to limit the PCD communication modes available to employees operating company vehicles.
Abstract:
A system and in-vehicle communication module for relaying a remote keyless entry command from a cellular network to a vehicle keyless entry receiver. The module include a cellular network receiver configured to receive a remote keyless entry command from a cellular network; and a keyless entry transmitter located in the vehicle and in communication with the cellular network receiver. The keyless entry transmitter is configured to transmit a remote keyless entry signal to a vehicle keyless entry receiver in the vehicle in order to execute a vehicle operation. By sending a remote keyless entry signal to a vehicle remote keyless entry system, installation and engineering costs can be reduced.