A mobile access device includes a transceiver and a control module. The transceiver transmits and receives ultra-wideband signals including a first challenge signal. The control module: transmits via the transceiver the first challenge signal to a vehicle, where the first challenge signal is associated with a passive entry or a passive start operation of the vehicle, based on the first challenge signal, receive a response signal from the vehicle, determine a distance between the mobile access device and the vehicle based on the response signal, determine a wait period based on the distance, wait a minimum period, where the minimum period is a minimum of (i) the wait period and (ii) an advertisement period or a predetermined ranging period, and subsequent to waiting the minimum period, transmit a second challenge signal to the vehicle to update the distance between the mobile access device and the vehicle.

A handleless door entry system for a vehicle. The system including: an occupant detection component including a first detection component and a second detection component, wherein the first detection component is configured to detect a device within a predetermined distance of the handleless door entry system, and wherein the second detection component is configured to detect an intent of an object or individual approaching the handleless door entry system.

A system has a communication system that is in communication with a computing system. The computing system runs computer-executable instructions that may examine a profile of a passenger. Furthermore, the system may determine based upon the profile that support is to be provided audibly to the passenger whenever support is provided to the passenger. The system may also detect divergences from a predetermined path or route, which is determined may be determined by comparing a position signal output against the predetermined path. In response to detecting divergences, the system may further output an audible support message having content based on the detected divergences. Moreover, the system may be configured to contact authorities and stop the autonomous vehicle.

The present invention is to perform position estimation in relation to a vehicle and a key module by using an ultra-wideband (UWB) and, specifically, relates to a method and system for precise position estimation for a vehicle, whereby position can be estimated, with effects minimized that result from the type of the vehicle and the quality of exterior metal of the vehicle.

The method for precise position estimation for a vehicle over a UWB comprises the steps of: receiving, by an LIN transceiver, a position estimation-related signal delivered from an internal part of a vehicle, and transmitting the signal to a UWB transceiver to start the position estimation; the control unit measuring a predetermined number of times reception signal delays occurring in relation to a UWB tag, while turning on or off the switch of each of M antennas at predetermined time intervals; determining antennas at which the value of a corresponding reception signal delay measured the predetermined number of times is lower than a preset threshold; measuring the distances between the determined antennas and the distances between each of the antennas and the UWB tag; determining position angles with respect to the UWB tag by using a two-way ranging (TWR) positioning method on the basis of the distances between the antennas and the distances between each of the antennas and the UWB tag; measuring the distances between the UWB tag and UWB anchors measured using a triangulation method according to the M anchors and UWB tag; and estimating the position of the UWB tag on the basis of the position angles with respect to the UWB tag and the distances between the N UWB anchors and the UWB tag.

The vehicle (1) provides its identity to the portable electronic device (5) of a user not driving the vehicle, the portable electronic device displays visible features of the vehicle, the user selects the vehicle on the display to provide a signal to the wireless communication unit of the emergency stop system of the vehicle. In case of a terrorist attack, signals from a plurality of portable devices cause the vehicle to stop or slow down.

The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for authenticating an electronic device. An operating method of a target device according to an embodiment includes generating a random value based on whether an electronic device is within a certain distance from the target device, transmitting, to the electronic device, first information including the generated random value and identification information of the target device, and receiving, from the electronic device, first authentication information obtained based on the first information, encrypting the received first authentication information and a target device key, transmitting the encrypted target device key and the encrypted first authentication information to a server, and receiving, from the server, second authentication information obtained based on the first authentication information, and determining whether to open or close a door based on a comparison between the second authentication information and the random value.

A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.

A transportation analytics (TA) computing device may be provided. The TA computing device may include at least one processor and/or associated transceiver. The at least one processor and/or associated transceiver may be configured to: (1) receive, from a user mobile device, telematics data including an indicator that the user mobile device is communicatively linked to a transportation device; (2) identify each period that the user mobile device is communicatively linked to a transportation device as a trip using the transportation device; (3) store, the telematics data in a database in association with a trip identifier corresponding to the identified trips and a time stamp; (4) perform a lookup in the database to identify, based upon the timestamps, telematics data corresponding to a time period; and/or (5) calculate, based upon the identified telematics data, a premium amount for insuring the user during the trips taken during the time period.

User data stored in memory of a shared vehicle is managed in a secure manner. In some embodiments, user data stored in the vehicle is deleted in response to receiving a communication that initiates closing of usage of the vehicle (e.g., from a client device of a user that is operating the vehicle). A new user of a vehicle is prevented from being able to read or use private data of a prior user. In some embodiments, when authorizing usage of a vehicle by a new user, the vehicle is caused to delete the prior user data. After the prior user data has been deleted, a notification is received from the vehicle confirming that the vehicle has deleted the prior user data.

A vehicle theft-prevention apparatus can include a locking mechanism with an engagement component. The locking mechanism can be engaged via a first action to apply a force on the vehicle when in an engaged state. The locking mechanism can disengage, via a second action, to withdraw the force from the vehicle when in the engaged state. The locking mechanism can maintain a current state of the force in response to the first action and the second action when in a disengaged state. One or more computing devices can receive a command to enable or disable the locking mechanism. In response to receiving the command, the computing device can cause the engagement component to transition the locking mechanism from the disengaged state to the engaged state or from an engaged state to a disengaged state.