Safety system for an electronic device of a vehicle, electronic device, vehicle and method
US11321429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/94094
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A security system for a programmable electronic device of a vehicle, the electronic device including an interface that can be used for accessing and/or programming the electronic device by means of an external access. The security system includes a sensor configured to detect a position and/or orientation of the electronic device with respect to the vehicle, and a security module. The security module is configured to determine coincidence based on of the position and/or orientation of the electronic device with respect to the vehicle detected by the sensor and an expected position and/or orientation of the electronic device with respect to the vehicle, and in the event of a detected coincidence prevent access and/or programming of the electronic device.
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