A method for implementing security on a vehicle, comprising integrating an auto device on the vehicle; receiving, at the auto device, input from a remote device to authenticate the remote device to the auto device; verifying, at the auto device, that the remote device is a first authenticated remote device or one of a sequence of at least one subsequently authenticated remote devices; and enabling a security related function of the vehicle upon receiving, at the auto device, instruction from the remote device if the remote device is a first authenticated remote device.

A smart safe console system is provided herein. The smart safe console system includes a smart safe console assembly for mounting in a vehicle, having a safe body suitable for securing an electronic device, a button configured for controlling input and output to and from the electronic device when a vehicle hosting the smart safe console system is in use, and a wireless charging apparatus. Such smart safe console system is useful for improving the safety of a user when traveling in a vehicle with an electronic device.

A smart safe console system is provided herein. The smart safe console system includes a smart safe console assembly for mounting in a vehicle, having a safe body suitable for securing an electronic device, a button configured for controlling input and output to and from the electronic device when a vehicle hosting the smart safe console system is in use, and a wireless charging apparatus. Such smart safe console system is useful for improving the safety of a user when traveling in a vehicle with an electronic device.

A smart safe console system is provided herein. The smart safe console system includes a smart safe console assembly for mounting in a vehicle, having a safe body suitable for securing an electronic device, a button configured for controlling input and output to and from the electronic device when a vehicle hosting the smart safe console system is in use, and a wireless charging apparatus. Such smart safe console system is useful for improving the safety of a user when traveling in a vehicle with an electronic device.

A personal vehicle having quick detachable modules and wireless communication between modules. In one embodiment, a scooter is provided that has a chassis frame and a vehicle body module detachably attached to the frame chassis. The vehicle body module includes one or more batteries. The scooter also includes a rear wheel module having a hub motor detachably attached to the frame chassis, and a controller that directs power from the battery to the hub motor and wirelessly transmits data between the modules to enable vehicle operation.

A personal vehicle having quick detachable modules and wireless communication between modules. In one embodiment, a scooter is provided that has a chassis frame and a vehicle body module detachably attached to the frame chassis. The vehicle body module includes one or more batteries. The scooter also includes a rear wheel module having a hub motor detachably attached to the frame chassis, and a controller that directs power from the battery to the hub motor and wirelessly transmits data between the modules to enable vehicle operation.

One or more controllers, responsive to detecting a voltage at a jump start power input of a vehicle, attempt activation of a secondary power converter of the vehicle, and responsive to the activation of the secondary power converter being unsuccessful, attempt activation of a primary power converter of the vehicle.

A vehicle anti-theft device for deterring vehicle theft includes a housing that is coupled to a sidewall of the vehicle. A first power module and an actuator are coupled to the housing and are positioned in an internal space defined by the housing. The actuator is operationally coupled to the first power module. A brake pedal, which is operationally coupled to a braking system of the vehicle, is pivotally coupled to the sidewall of the vehicle proximate to the housing. A first coupler is coupled to the actuator and extends from an opening in the housing. A second coupler, which is complementary to the first coupler, is coupled to the brake pedal. The actuator is positioned to motivate the first coupler to reversibly and selectively couple to the second coupler when the brake pedal is depressed. The braking system of the vehicle is engageable to reduce the risk of theft.

A method for activating a vehicle function, by an activation device, from a user's hands-free access equipment. Activation of the function triggered by detection of a press of the user on a contact surface of the vehicle. The device includes at least one transceiver located under the contact surface able to communicate with the piece of equipment via ultra-wideband. The method includes: transmission of waves to the piece of equipment; reception of reflected waves; comparison, during a predetermined length of time of: i) values of the phase of the reflected waves with a predetermined phase-value profile exhibiting a phase rotation, and ii) values of the amplitude of the reflected waves with a predetermined amplitude-value profile exhibiting an increase in amplitude; detection of a press of the user on the contact surface depending on the result of the comparisons; activation of the vehicle function if the press has been detected.

A method for activating a vehicle function, by an activation device, from a user's hands-free access equipment. Activation of the function triggered by detection of a press of the user on a contact surface of the vehicle. The device includes at least one transceiver located under the contact surface able to communicate with the piece of equipment via ultra-wideband. The method includes: transmission of waves to the piece of equipment; reception of reflected waves; comparison, during a predetermined length of time of: i) values of the phase of the reflected waves with a predetermined phase-value profile exhibiting a phase rotation, and ii) values of the amplitude of the reflected waves with a predetermined amplitude-value profile exhibiting an increase in amplitude; detection of a press of the user on the contact surface depending on the result of the comparisons; activation of the vehicle function if the press has been detected.