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Utilizing vehicle information as a security pin/passkey

US10057244B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2015
Grant dateAug 21, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for connecting a mobile device to a vehicle system of a vehicle. The method includes the following: generating a passkey based on at least one of vehicle information and an image accessible to an occupant of the vehicle; transmitting instructions for composing the passkey to the mobile device; and connecting the mobile device to the vehicle system subsequent to entry of the passkey at the mobile device.

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