Automotive ECU controller and data network having security features for protection from malware transmission
US10320836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one implementation, a method for providing security on controllers includes detecting, by a given controller, an attempted security attack on the given controller; in response to detecting the attempted attack, entering a safe mode of operation for the given controller in which at least one process performed by the given controller is restricted such that the at least one process is performed only when a current context of the controller matches a permitted context that is associated with the given controller; in response to detecting the attempted attack, transmitting a safe mode alert to one or more other controllers; and for at least one of the one or more other controllers, in response to receiving the safe mode alert, entering a safe mode of operation for the other controller.
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