Programming vehicle modules from remote devices and related methods and systems
US9374355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for programming a vehicle module. An exemplary vehicle includes a first module, a gateway module communicatively coupled to the first module, and an update module communicatively coupled to the gateway module. The update module is configured to provide authorization information and programming data to the gateway module. The gateway module is configured to verify that programming of the first module is authorized based at least in part on the authorization information and provide the programming data to the first module after verifying that the programming of the first module is authorized.
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