Biometric authentication for a vehicle without prior registration
US10600270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00888
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus are disclosed for biometric authentication for a vehicle without prior registration. An example vehicle include a biometric scanner to generate a biometric token and a body control module. The body control module when the biometric token is authorized, enable san ignition switch. Additionally, when the biometric token is not authorized and an additional source of authorization is received, the body control module (a) tracks usage of the vehicle subsequent to receiving the biometric token, and (b) marks the biometric token as authorized when the usage satisfies a threshold.
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