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Electronic control unit protection framework using security zones

US10462155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2017
Grant dateOct 29, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S40/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems are provided herein for a hardware protection framework. A security module monitors a plurality of voltage lines of at least one electronic control unit (ECU) electrically coupled to a communications bus. A voltage differential across at least two of the plurality of voltage lines of the at least one ECU is measured. The voltage differential is compared to a plurality of predetermined signal fingerprints associated with the at least one ECU. A variance in the compared voltage differential is identified relative to one or more of the plurality of predetermined signal fingerprints. Data characterizing the identified variance is provided. In some aspects, a pulse or a data stream is injected based on the voltage differential having an amplitude lower than a predetermined voltage threshold.

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