Systems and methods for starting a vehicle using a secure password entry system
US10919497B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/84
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to systems and methods for ensuring password security when starting a vehicle having a keyless engine starting system. In an exemplary method, a computer detects a depression of an engine start push button when no phone-as-a-key (PaaK) device or passive-entry-passive-start (PEPS) key fob is present in the vehicle. The computer responds by executing a verification procedure prior to password validation. The verification procedure can include operations such as determining that no PaaK device or PEPS key fob is present either inside the vehicle or within a defined geofence outside the vehicle. If the verification procedure is successful, the computer displays a prompt upon a display screen for entering of a password. The computer then uses various security measures when verifying the validity of an entered password, followed by displaying of a message indicating acceptance or rejection of the password.
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