AU2018101847B4 - The ConsortImmobiliser is a broad immobiliser solution that provides for multi-user interphase local and remote immobilisation, tracking, and geo-fencing of uniquely identified and authenticated vehicle over a secure communication channel. - Google Patents

The ConsortImmobiliser is a broad immobiliser solution that provides for multi-user interphase local and remote immobilisation, tracking, and geo-fencing of uniquely identified and authenticated vehicle over a secure communication channel. Download PDF

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AU2018101847B4
AU2018101847B4 AU2018101847A AU2018101847A AU2018101847B4 AU 2018101847 B4 AU2018101847 B4 AU 2018101847B4 AU 2018101847 A AU2018101847 A AU 2018101847A AU 2018101847 A AU2018101847 A AU 2018101847A AU 2018101847 B4 AU2018101847 B4 AU 2018101847B4
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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    • B60R25/045—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor by limiting or cutting the electrical supply to the propulsion unit
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
    • H04W4/02—Services making use of location information
    • H04W4/021—Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
    • B60R25/04—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
    • B60R2025/041—Preventing use of engine operating on the fluid supply
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
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    • B60R2025/0415—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor with safe immobilisation

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Abstract

An immobiliser provides for multi-user interphase local and remote immobilisation, tracking, and geo-fencing of uniquely identified and authenticated vehicle over a secure communication channel. In one aspect, the immobiliser system acquires and authenticate Vehicle digital ID and sends signal to the Vehicle Programmable Logic Controller/EFI (or power electronics/controller in terms of electric/hybrid vehicles) to prevent supply of fuel/power to engine/motor and hence prevents engine/motor start. While vehicle is in motion and except with master code override, the FOB/APP cannot immobilise the vehicle when in defined close proximity to the vehicle.

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METHODS FOR IMMOBILISING A VEHICLE
Technical Field [0001] The present disclosure relates to a method of immobilising a vehicle.
Summary [0002] In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of immobilising a vehicle, the vehicle having a driving mechanism configured to move the vehicle, and a control receiver operatively connected to the driving mechanism, the method comprising:
receiving, from a user device associated with the vehicle, an immobilisation input to immobilise the vehicle;
upon receiving the immobilisation input, acquiring vehicle data from the vehicle via a network, the vehicle data including a location of the vehicle and information to enable the network to identify the vehicle;
acquiring a location of the user device;
authenticating the vehicle data;
subsequent to authenticating the vehicle data, determining whether the location of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined distance from the location of the user device; and transmitting a stop signal to the control receiver of the vehicle in response to determining that the vehicle location is greater than the predetermined distance from the location of the user device, the stop signal including information to enable the driving mechanism to stop movement of the vehicle.
[0003] The user device may be a key fob or a smartphone.
[0004] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method for remotely immobilising a vehicle, the vehicle having a driving mechanism configured to move the vehicle, and a control receiver operatively connected to the driving mechanism, the method comprising:
receiving an immobilisation input from a remote user via activation of a master code;
2018101847 23 Apr 2019 in response to receiving the immobilisation input, acquiring vehicle data via a network, the vehicle data including information to enable the network to identify the vehicle;
authenticating the vehicle data; and after the vehicle data is authenticated, transmitting a stop signal to the control receiver, the stop signal including information to enable the driving mechanism to stop movement of the vehicle.
[0005] The vehicle data may include a unique vehicle identifier.
Description of Embodiments [0006] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a broad immobiliser solution that provides for multi-user interphase local and remote immobilisation, tracking, and geo-fencing of uniquely identified and authenticated vehicle over a secure communication channel. It is envisaged that the immobiliser solution may be retrofitted into any vehicle. Preferably, all communication channels are secure and hack-proof and actions and progressive steps may be programmable to suit business requirements.
[0007] Methods for immobilising a vehicle according to embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described. The vehicle described herein has a driving mechanism and a control receiver operatively connected to the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is configured to move the vehicle and comprises an engine/motor. The control receiver may be part of a vehicle programmable logic controller or electronic fuel injection system, for example. In the case of electric/hybrid vehicles, the control receiver may be part of the power electrics/controller.
[0008] A method for immobilising a vehicle according to one embodiment utilises a user device that is associated with the vehicle. The user device may be a key fob or a smartphone. The method comprises the step of receiving an immobilisation input from the user on the user device. The immobilisation input may be inputted via a software application on the user device, for example. In response to receiving the immobilisation input, vehicle data is then acquired via a network. The vehicle data includes information to enable the network to identify the vehicle. The vehicle information includes a vehicle identifier that is unique to the vehicle. The vehicle information also includes a location of the vehicle in real-time. The
2018101847 23 Apr 2019 vehicle data is then authenticated. After the vehicle data is authenticated, the vehicle location is compared with a location of the user device. A stop signal is transmitted to the control receiver of the vehicle when the vehicle location is greater than a predetermined distance from the user device location. The stop signal includes information to enable the driving mechanism to stop movement of the vehicle. For example, the driving mechanism, upon receiving information from the control receiver, may stop supply of fuel/power to the engine/motor and hence prevent the running of the engine/motor. While the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle cannot be immobilised when the user device is within the predetermined distance from the vehicle such as, for example, within the vehicle itself.
[0009] In an alternative embodiment, the method is initiated automatically without user input. In this embodiment, the vehicle is set to self-arm to activate immobilisation if it is determined that the user device is greater than a predetermined distance from the vehicle.
[0010] Upon receiving the stop signal, the vehicle may initiate the following actions:
• Ramp down power to electronic fuel injection/fuel pump or power supply to motor generator in electric/hybrid vehicle. Ramp time = At.
• Activate all emergency/hazard lights signalling at t= 0.
• Activate hazard alarm/buzzer at t = 0.5At.
[0011] It may be necessary to allow authorised 3rd parties, such as a law enforcement agencies or super administrators, to activate immobilisation of a uniquely identified and authenticated vehicle of interest through an interphase. In this scenario, the authorised 3rd party will have access to a master code that, once activated, can initiate the necessary steps to remotely immobilise a vehicle.
[0012] Accordingly, a method for remotely immobilising a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will now be described. The method comprises the step of receiving an immobilisation input from a remote user, such as an authorised third party, via activation of a master code. In response to receiving an immobilisation input, vehicle data is acquired via a network. The vehicle data includes information to enable the network to
2018101847 23 Apr 2019 identify the vehicle. The vehicle information includes a vehicle identifier that is unique to the vehicle. The vehicle information may also include a location of the vehicle in real-time. The vehicle data is then authenticated. After the vehicle data is authenticated, a stop signal is transmitted to the control receiver. The stop signal includes information that enables the driving mechanism to stop movement of the vehicle. The vehicle is immobilised until the master code activation is reversed, irrespective of whether the user device location is within the predetermined distance of the vehicle location.
[0013] In any of the above embodiments, the method may also comprise the step of generating and sending an activity report to the user or remote user upon receiving the immobilisation input.
[0014] It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments, without departing from the broad general scope of the present disclosure. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.

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  1. CLAIMS:
    1. A method of immobilising a vehicle, the vehicle having a driving mechanism configured to move the vehicle, and a control receiver operatively connected to the driving mechanism, the method comprising:
    receiving, from a user device associated with the vehicle, an immobilisation input to immobilise the vehicle;
    upon receiving the immobilisation input, acquiring vehicle data from the vehicle via a network, the vehicle data including a location of the vehicle and information to enable the network to identify the vehicle;
    acquiring a location of the user device;
    authenticating the vehicle data;
    subsequent to authenticating the vehicle data, determining whether the location of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined distance from the location of the user device; and transmitting a stop signal to the control receiver of the vehicle in response to determining that the vehicle location is greater than the predetermined distance from the location of the user device, the stop signal including information to enable the driving mechanism to stop movement of the vehicle.
  2. 2.
    The method of claim 1, wherein the user device is a key fob or a smartphone.
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    Title • Hack Proof secure connectivity.
    • Frequency Hopping capability enabled.
    • Mobiliser/immobiliser push buttons • Location finder • Geo-fencing alarm.
    Authorised 3rd Super User • APN Interphase • Hack Proof secure connectivity.
    • Master code to override personal code once activated • Frequency Hopping capability enabled.
    • Mobiliser/immobiliser push buttons • Location finder • Geo-fencing alarm.
    Consortimmobiliser
    Air-Gap Communication
    2G/3G/4G/HPSA/RFID
    2G/3G/4G/
    HPSA/RFID
    28 November 2018
    Vehicle of Interest • Communication Module • Receiver • Transmittable Unique ID • GPS Enabled • Frequency Hopping Capability • Signal to programmable logic • Programmable set of actions • Non-compromisable Installed and Packaging.
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