The invention relates to a method of resetting a device (2). The device (2) transmits an error signal (99) to a control unit (1). The control unit (1) outputs an acknowledgment signal (100). In response thereto, the device (2) outputs an inquiry signal (101). Based on the inquiry signal (101) received and a password, a reply signal (102) is generated by the control unit (1). Based on the reply signal (102), an information of the inquiry signal (101) and a password, the device generates a comparison result based on which a reset mechanism in the device (2) is activated. The invention further relates to a device (2) and a control unit (1).

A validity of a user input is determined by determining the user input (a) matches an identifier string and is valid or (b) does not match the identifier string and is invalid. Access to a vehicle is authorized based on the user input being valid. A number of invalid attempts are determined based on the user input being invalid. Based on the number of invalid attempts being less than a lockout number, a risk level of the user input is evaluated to adjust the lockout number. Then, upon determining the validity of a secondary user input, (a) access to the vehicle is authorized based on the secondary user input being valid or (b) a lockout of the vehicle is activated based on the secondary user input being invalid and the number of invalid attempts equaling the adjusted lockout number.

A validity of a user input is determined by determining the user input (a) matches an identifier string and is valid or (b) does not match the identifier string and is invalid. Access to a vehicle is authorized based on the user input being valid. A number of invalid attempts are determined based on the user input being invalid. Based on the number of invalid attempts being less than a lockout number, a risk level of the user input is evaluated to adjust the lockout number. Then, upon determining the validity of a secondary user input, (a) access to the vehicle is authorized based on the secondary user input being valid or (b) a lockout of the vehicle is activated based on the secondary user input being invalid and the number of invalid attempts equaling the adjusted lockout number.

A system, comprising a computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive authentication an operator of a service controller from a server computer, identify a vehicle by scanning a physical code with the service controller and pair the service controller with the vehicle. The vehicle can be operated with the service controller.

A system, comprising a computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive authentication an operator of a service controller from a server computer, identify a vehicle by scanning a physical code with the service controller and pair the service controller with the vehicle. The vehicle can be operated with the service controller.

A response vehicle includes a transmission, a braking subsystem, and a vehicle management system coupled to at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem. The vehicle management system includes an interlock module configured to provide a signal to switch the at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem from a locked condition to an operational condition only in response to an authenticated user request thereby preventing undesired operation of the response vehicle.

A response vehicle includes a transmission, a braking subsystem, and a vehicle management system coupled to at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem. The vehicle management system includes an interlock module configured to provide a signal to switch the at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem from a locked condition to an operational condition only in response to an authenticated user request thereby preventing undesired operation of the response vehicle.

Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to systems and methods for securely creating passwords for performing various keyless operations upon a vehicle. In an exemplary method, a computer receives a request for creating a password for a phone-as-a-key (PaaK) device. The computer determines that the PaaK device is present inside the vehicle and that the vehicle engine has been placed in an accessory state or a run state by an authorized PaaK device located in the vehicle. The computer further determines that a passive entry passive start (PEPS) key fob is present inside the vehicle. A prompt is provided for entry of a password. The computer checks to determine if an entered password has been already assigned to another PaaK device. If unassigned, the computer links the password to the PaaK device and authorizes the entered password as a valid keyless starting password for the vehicle.

Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to systems and methods for securely creating passwords for performing various keyless operations upon a vehicle. In an exemplary method, a computer receives a request for creating a password for a phone-as-a-key (PaaK) device. The computer determines that the PaaK device is present inside the vehicle and that the vehicle engine has been placed in an accessory state or a run state by an authorized PaaK device located in the vehicle. The computer further determines that a passive entry passive start (PEPS) key fob is present inside the vehicle. A prompt is provided for entry of a password. The computer checks to determine if an entered password has been already assigned to another PaaK device. If unassigned, the computer links the password to the PaaK device and authorizes the entered password as a valid keyless starting password for the vehicle.

A vehicle includes a transceiver and a processor. The processor is programmed to generate a user identifier responsive to receipt of authentication rights to the vehicle via the transceiver, and responsive to occurrence of a scheduled time and location specified by the authentication rights, activate a phone key of the authentication rights corresponding to the user identifier with a key manager and activate a passcode of the authentication rights corresponding to the user identifier with a passcode manager.