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Method and apparatus for using a secure credential infrastructure to access vehicle components

US7757076B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2004
Grant dateJul 13, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

We present technology that allows layman computer users to simply create, provision, and maintain secured infrastructure—an instant PKI. This technology can be used in a wide variety of applications including enabling secure communications to components of a vehicle, and enabling secure communications between the vehicle and associated infrastructure.

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