A vehicle operation device includes memory and a processor. The processor is configured to store tokens received from a server in the memory to be used for authentication to a vehicle. When an operation of the vehicle is performed in a state in which communication with the server is possible, a token is used to conduct authentication to the vehicle. When a predetermined operation of the vehicle is performed in a state in which communication with the server is interrupted, authentication to the vehicle is conducted without using a token.

A vehicle operation device includes memory and a processor. The processor is configured to store tokens received from a server in the memory to be used for authentication to a vehicle. When an operation of the vehicle is performed in a state in which communication with the server is possible, a token is used to conduct authentication to the vehicle. When a predetermined operation of the vehicle is performed in a state in which communication with the server is interrupted, authentication to the vehicle is conducted without using a token.

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media may be configured to facilitate monitoring usage of a vehicle. Usage information for a vehicle may be obtained. The usage information may characterize usage of the vehicle by one or more persons. A monitoring event may be detected based on the usage information. Responsive to detection of the monitoring event, one or more lights of the vehicle may be controlled.

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media may be configured to facilitate monitoring usage of a vehicle. Usage information for a vehicle may be obtained. The usage information may characterize usage of the vehicle by one or more persons. A monitoring event may be detected based on the usage information. Responsive to detection of the monitoring event, one or more lights of the vehicle may be controlled.

Systems, methods and apparatus of vehicle security operations during parking. For example, a vehicle includes: a proximity sensor configured to detect presence of an object approaching the vehicle when the vehicle is in a parking state; at least one camera configured to monitor surroundings of the vehicle when the vehicle is in the parking state; and an artificial neural network configured to extract identification information of the object from images generated by the camera and determine a security classification of the presence of the object. The identification information is stored in the vehicle and/or transmitted to a server or a mobile device, in response to the security classification being in a predefined category.

Systems and methods are provided for detecting theft of an enclosure of an autonomous vehicle. Pressure exerted by the enclosure to a fixture as measured by one or more piezoelectric sensors can be monitored. A change in the pressure exerted by the enclosure as measured by the one or more piezoelectric sensors can be detected. An alert can be generated based on the change in the pressure.

Systems and methods are provided for detecting theft of an enclosure of an autonomous vehicle. Pressure exerted by the enclosure to a fixture as measured by one or more piezoelectric sensors can be monitored. A change in the pressure exerted by the enclosure as measured by the one or more piezoelectric sensors can be detected. An alert can be generated based on the change in the pressure.

The invention discloses an electronic sound signaling system that generates warning sounds in the forward and reverse mode of operation of a vehicle. The signaling system incorporates an electronic circuit with a standard automotive horn or alarm device in place of mechanical contacts or circuit breakers. The electronic circuitry includes electronically powered programmable microcontroller, a horn driver circuit, voltage sensing circuit, on a printed circuit board (PCB) Assembly and one or more sensors. The sound signaling system uses the standard automotive horn device to generate warning sounds in response to one or more sensor signals. The system also performs multiple functions and is compatible to operate in different voltage ranges. The system has many advantages, including increased reliability, increased operating voltage range, reduced circuit complexity, reduced cost and reduced ambient noise.

The invention discloses an electronic sound signaling system that generates warning sounds in the forward and reverse mode of operation of a vehicle. The signaling system incorporates an electronic circuit with a standard automotive horn or alarm device in place of mechanical contacts or circuit breakers. The electronic circuitry includes electronically powered programmable microcontroller, a horn driver circuit, voltage sensing circuit, on a printed circuit board (PCB) Assembly and one or more sensors. The sound signaling system uses the standard automotive horn device to generate warning sounds in response to one or more sensor signals. The system also performs multiple functions and is compatible to operate in different voltage ranges. The system has many advantages, including increased reliability, increased operating voltage range, reduced circuit complexity, reduced cost and reduced ambient noise.

Methods and systems for identifying autonomous vehicle users are described herein. An autonomous vehicle may receive a request to transport a first user to a first destination location. While travelling along a route to the first destination location, the autonomous vehicle may receive a request to pick up a second user at a second starting location and transport the second user to a second destination location. The autonomous vehicle may travel to the second starting location when the second user is within the threshold distance of the autonomous vehicle. Upon arriving at the second starting location, the autonomous vehicle may detect whether a person approaching the vehicle is the second user by detecting a biometric identifier for the person. As a result, the second user may be allowed to enter the autonomous vehicle and/or the autonomous vehicle may begin travelling to the second destination location.