Method and apparatus for authenticating vehicle smart key
US11242031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/63
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A key authentication method of an apparatus is provided. The key authentication method includes receiving a signal from a terminal using a plurality of communication modules, determining whether the terminal is within a predetermined distance from the apparatus, on the basis of each signal received via the plurality of communication modules, and changing a control mode of a vehicle on which the apparatus is mounted, on the basis of whether the terminal is within the predetermined distance from the apparatus.
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