Methods and systems for user recognition and expression for an automobile
US11072311B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/84
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for user recognition and express for an automobile. For one example, a data processing system for an automobile includes a database, a user capture device, and a computer. The database stores at least an image of a user of the automobile. The user capture device captures at least an image of the user. The computer is coupled to the database and the user capture device. The computer allows the user access to the automobile if the user is authenticated as a valid user by determining if stored image of the user match the captured image of the user. The facial features can include two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) images including facial features. The computer allows the user access to the automobile and controls of the automobile if the user is authenticated as a valid user. The computer can also deny the user access to the automobile and controls of the automobile if the user is not authenticated as a valid user. The user can be a driver or a passenger of the automobile. The computer can also configure settings or preferences for the driver or passenger if authenticated as a valid user.
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