Vehicle use control system and method thereof
US8437886B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/62
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle use control system and method are provided. The vehicle use control system includes a vehicle unlocking unit, a vehicle control unit, and at least one mobile communication unit. One mobile communication unit transmits a request to use a vehicle to the vehicle unlocking unit. The vehicle unlocking unit receives the request and generates a first prompt to a key holder which prompts whether to accept the request, and if an approval is received, the vehicle unlocking unit generates a first authentication information to the vehicle control unit and the mobile communication unit. The mobile communication unit acquires a second authentication information in response to user input to the vehicle control unit. If the second authentication information matches the first authentication information, the vehicle control unit unlocks the vehicle and allows the vehicle to be started up.
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