Identification and computer login of an operator of a vehicle
US8255990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/002
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for identifying and performing a vehicle operator computer login to a vehicle computer provided in a vehicle. A device is arranged to request and receive vehicle operator data stored on a data carrier provided for a tachograph comprising a reader for reading the data carrier. The device controls communication of vehicle operator related data to the vehicle computer, wherein the device is arranged to initiate a vehicle operator login procedure of the vehicle computer, in dependence on the data carrier inserted in the tachograph. The invention is also related to a vehicle arrangement, a computer program and a computer program product. The invention solves the problem of providing identification and login of an operator of a vehicle to the vehicle computer in a simplified and secure way. The invention also enables shortened start up/stop times of a vehicle by reducing systems login/logoff time for an operator.
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