Disclosed is a vehicle capable of performing digital key authentication more smoothly. The vehicle includes a reader provided to perform communication with a digital key through near field communication (NFC), and a controller configured to perform a preset function of the vehicle based on a success of a transaction with the digital key through the reader, wherein the reader operates in a first mode of detecting the presence of the digital key based on the success of the transaction, and does not start the transaction even when the digital key is detected while operating in the first mode.

A fingerprint data reset system that may reset registered fingerprint data through an on-board diagnostics includes: a vehicle including a first controller configured to authenticate input fingerprint data based on comparison between the input fingerprint data and registered fingerprint data; and the on-board diagnostics configured to communicate with a plurality of controllers of the vehicle through an in-vehicle communication network of the vehicle, wherein the on-board diagnostics is configured to transmit a fingerprint reset request signal to the first controller among the plurality of controllers based on receiving a user input for resetting the registered fingerprint data, and the first controller is configured to determine whether the user input is received from a user of the vehicle based on the fingerprint reset request signal, and reset the registered fingerprint data based on a determination that the user input is received from the user of the vehicle.

A method includes receiving a request to assume control of a vehicle generated by a candidate operator via a first communication pathway. The method obtains a key from an onboard controller of the vehicle and communicates the key to the candidate operator via a second communication pathway that is different from the first communication pathway. The method determines the candidate operator to be a confirmed operator based at least in part on obtaining the key from the candidate operator via the first communication pathway.

A vehicle theft-prevention system can include a mobile application that can determine a location of the mobile device. One or more computing devices can be in communication with the mobile application via a network. The mobile application and the at least one computing device configured to determine that the location of the mobile device has moved outside of a geofence associated with a vehicle theft-prevention apparatus. The mobile application and the at least one computing device can cause the vehicle theft-prevention apparatus to change from an unarmed mode to an armed mode.

An authentication device including: a processor; a first communication section installed at a vehicle and configured to perform first wireless communication with a terminal; and a plurality of second communication sections installed at the vehicle and configured to perform second wireless communication with the terminal, the processor being configured to: compute a distance and an angle of a position of the terminal with respect to the first communication section based on the first wireless communication of the first communication section with the terminal; cause a second communication section that, out of the plurality of second communication sections, corresponds to the computed angle, to execute the second wireless communication with the terminal; and determine, based on the executed second wireless communication and the computed distance, whether or not the terminal is present in an area corresponding to the second communication section executing the second wireless communication.

A vehicle alarm assembly includes a housing that is positionable in a vehicle. A communication unit is integrated into the housing and the communication unit is in remote communication with a personal electronic device and an extrinsic communication network. A plurality of motion sensors is each integrated into the housing to sense motion within a predetermined distance of the vehicle. A plurality of cameras is each integrated into the housing to visually monitor the surrounding area of the vehicle. A microphone is integrated into the housing to capture audio and a speaker is remotely positioned with respect to the housing to emit audible sound outwardly from the housing. Each of the motion sensors, the cameras and the microphone is in communication with the communication unit.

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 portable device for unlocking a vehicle, a method, and a storage medium. The portable device includes a communication unit and a processing unit. The communication unit is configured to scan a pairing request signal from the vehicle, and transmit a locking/unlocking signal to the vehicle. The processing unit is configured to: receive a motion status signal indicating a motion status of the portable device and a temperature signal indicating an ambient temperature of the portable device; and switch an operating mode of the portable device based on at least one of the motion status signal and the temperature signal. The portable device for unlocking a vehicle proposed in the disclosure can switch its operating mode in response to a change in the motion status and the ambient temperature, thereby solving a problem of fast power consumption and a short service life of a smart key, and solving a problem of failure of a function of the smart key at high temperature in summer or at low temperature in winter.

An access system for a vehicle may include at least one antenna configured to receive access signals for authorization to gain access to the vehicle, and a controller configured to receive motion data from a key fob associated with the vehicle, the motion data indicative of a route of a user associated with the key fob, classify the motion data as one of an open route and a closed route, and restrict access to the vehicle in response to the motion data being classified as an open route.

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.