Vehicle control panel with passenger detection for function enablement
US12001535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/252
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is an apparatus used for providing control of functions of a vehicle in response to touch commands of an authorized passenger. The functions for which the authorized passenger is provided control are disallowed to the driver when the vehicle is moving. The passenger is authorized with two-factor authentication. The first of the two factors is the fingerprint of the passenger which is enrolled before vehicle movement. The second factor is the location of the passenger. The first factor is used when an occupant attempts to control disallowed functions. The second factor is used when an occupant attempts to enroll a fingerprint. A display panel displays a prompt to enroll a fingerprint before vehicle movement, uses a fingerprint interface to enroll an original fingerprint, and instantaneously captures fingerprints of those attempting to control disallowed functions and compares them to enrolled fingerprints.
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