Subscription-based activation of ads features
US12277558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/84
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method performed by a distributed subscription-handling system for supporting subscription-based activation of Automated Driving System (ADS) features in a vehicle. Arrangements that support a process where complexity and/or the transaction cost of ADS feature subscription handling may be limited. There is identified at one or more ADS-equipped vehicles connected via a peer-to-peer blockchain network having at least a first service provider node dedicated to an ADS feature provider, data indicative of one or more subscription options comprising indication of various ADS feature sets available for activation and indication of respective corresponding required ADS-related vehicle configuration are defined in at least a first blockchain-stored smart contract deployed by the at least first service provider node.
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