Methods and apparatus for enabling contactless command of a vehicle
US11951941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/0092
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect, a method includes determining when a vehicle has arrived at a destination and performing a first authentication process when it is determined that the vehicle has arrived at the destination. The first authentication process being arranged to authenticate a first party to enable the first party to interact with the vehicle. The method also includes determining when the first party has successfully completed the first authentication process, performing a second process when it is determined that the first party has successfully completed the first authentication process, determining whether the second process is successfully completed, and enabling the first party to interact with the vehicle when it is determined that the second process is successfully completed. Performing the second process includes determining when the first party is present within the sensing zone. The first authentication process and the second process are contactless with respect to the vehicle.
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