A telematics system that includes a security controller is provided. The security controller is responsible for ensuring secure access to and controlled use of resources in the vehicle. The security measures relied on by the security controller can be based on digital certificates that grant rights to certificate holders, e.g., application developers. In the case in which applications are to be used with vehicle resources, procedures are implemented to make sure that certified applications do not jeopardize vehicle resources' security and vehicle users' safety. Relationships among interested entities are established to promote and support secure vehicle resource access and usage. The entities can include vehicle makers, communication service providers, communication apparatus vendors, vehicle subsystem suppliers, application developers, as well as vehicle owners/users. At least some of the entities can be members of a federation established to enhance and facilitate secure access and usage of vehicle resources.

A lock control apparatus for a vehicle includes anchors to receive a signal transmitted from a terminal; a communication module to communicate using controller area network (CAN) communication; a detector installed on a door to input a detection signal; and a processor to receive the signal transmitted from the terminal from at least one of the anchors through the communication module, calculate a position of the terminal based on the signal transmitted from the terminal, determine whether to unlock the door in response to the position of the terminal and the detection signal, and control an engine to start. The processor controls the anchors to enter a sleep mode in response to waiting times of the anchors and resets the anchors to release the sleep mode and controls the anchors to enter a waiting mode in response to the number of anchors transmitting the signal from the terminal.

Access to a vehicle is controlled based on the presence or amount of one or more analytes in a potential driver. The one or more analytes are detected using a non-invasive analyte sensor. The non-invasive analyte sensor may be included in a steering wheel of the vehicle, a touch point in the vehicle, or a mobile device of the potential driver. The one or more analytes are indicative of an identity and/or a status of the potential driver. The status of the potential driver may include the presence of amounts above a threshold for one or more intoxicants and/or indicators of tiredness or sickness. The access is based on the identity and/or status of the potential driver as indicated by the presence or amount of the one or more analytes.

The invention relates to a system (100) that is intended to be integrated into a motor vehicle, and comprising: a medium-range detection module for measuring a current distance relative to a portable user authentication device (200); and an intention sensor for detecting an intention to open and/or unlock an opening panel of the motor vehicle.

The medium-range detection module has a standby state and an active state. It is able to receive control data for controlling its standby or active state, and, in response, to switch from its standby state to its active state.

The intention sensor has a standby state and an active state. It is able to receive control data for controlling its standby or active state, and, in response, to switch from its standby state to its active state, with said control data depending on a detection carried out by the medium-range detection module.

A device and a system for a motor vehicle configured for locking and/or unlocking an object. The device includes a lock, a communication unit configured to send and receive radio signals, and a control unit. The device is operable via radio communication with the motor vehicle's central locking system and can be coupled to the motor vehicle in a manner allowing substantial freedom in selecting its position relative to the motor vehicle. The system further enables objects, such as bicycles or other items, to be secured to the motor vehicle without requiring separate access devices.

A lock control apparatus for a vehicle includes anchors to receive a signal transmitted from a terminal; a communication module to communicate using controller area network (CAN) communication; a detector installed on a door to input a detection signal; and a processor to receive the signal transmitted from the terminal from at least one of the anchors through the communication module, calculate a position of the terminal based on the signal transmitted from the terminal, determine whether to unlock the door in response to the position of the terminal and the detection signal, and control an engine to start. The processor controls the anchors to enter a sleep mode in response to waiting times of the anchors and resets the anchors to release the sleep mode and controls the anchors to enter a waiting mode in response to the number of anchors transmitting the signal from the terminal.

A method for a vehicle having a main battery and a reserve energy storage device is provided. The method includes determining occurrence of a triggering event associated with the vehicle, and transferring power from the main battery to the reserve energy storage device in response to the triggering event to render the vehicle not drivable.

An authentication system includes a vehicle control device and a server, a first processor and a second processor. The first processor included in the vehicle control device may transmit a signal for requesting authentication information to the server, receive a signal containing first unique information from the server, receive a short message service (SMS) message containing second unique information, transmit a signal containing third unique information to the server based on identifying the second unique information corresponding to the first unique information, receive the authentication information from the server based on the transmitted signal containing the third unique information, and perform a service based on the authentication information. The second processor included in the server may transmit the authentication information to the vehicle control device.

An authentication system includes a vehicle control device and a server, a first processor and a second processor. The first processor included in the vehicle control device may transmit a signal for requesting authentication information to the server, receive a signal containing first unique information from the server, receive a short message service (SMS) message containing second unique information, transmit a signal containing third unique information to the server based on identifying the second unique information corresponding to the first unique information, receive the authentication information from the server based on the transmitted signal containing the third unique information, and perform a service based on the authentication information. The second processor included in the server may transmit the authentication information to the vehicle control device.

A processor of a vehicle control device: acquires regular vehicle stop position information indicating a regular vehicle stop position of a vehicle from a database that stores history information on a vehicle stop position of the vehicle; when it is detected that the vehicle has stopped, requests latest position information on the vehicle; acquires the latest position information on the vehicle; when the vehicle meets a prespecified requirement for engine start lock, determines whether to activate the engine start lock of the vehicle by at least comparing the regular vehicle stop position information and the latest position information; and when it is determined to activate the engine start lock, activates the engine start lock.