DE102016107910A1 - Identification system for a vehicle, vehicle and authorization procedure - Google Patents

Abstract

An identification system (24) for a vehicle (10) having an ID reader (32) disposed in a vehicle interior (12) of the vehicle (10) and adapted and configured to communicate with an ID carrier (28) that carries identification information (30) which is transferable to a stationary terminal (40) in order to trigger an authorization process (50) associated with the stationary terminal (40) and in the region of an outside (14, 16) of the vehicle ( 10) arranged in communication with the ID reader (32) and adapted and arranged to communicate with an ID reader (42) of the stationary terminal (40) for communicating the identification information (30) to the ID reader (42) of the stationary terminal (40), so that the authorization process (50) can be triggered.

Description

The present invention relates to an identification system for a vehicle, wherein a stationary terminal has an ID reading device by means of which the identification information associated with the vehicle is readable in order to trigger an authorization process in the stationary terminal.

The invention further relates to a vehicle having such an identification system and to a method for carrying out a corresponding authorization process with respect to a stationary terminal using such an ID carrier.

The document US 7,813,699 B2 discloses an electronic traffic toll collection system having at least one antenna for establishing RF communication with transponders attached to the tolled vehicles.

From the document US 8,120,491 B2 It is known to exchange vehicle information by means of a mounted on or in the exterior mirror RFID tags with an external reader.

The document US 7,649,503 B2 discloses an electronic traffic toll collection system with antennas for establishing RF communication with cellular modules installed in vehicle rear-view mirrors.

It is also from the document US 9,172,811 It is known to provide a system for limiting the functions of a mobile terminal in the vicinity of the driver's seat in the vehicle for safety reasons, wherein RFID transceivers, which are accommodated, for example, in the exterior mirror, are used to detect the mobile terminals.

Furthermore, it is from the document US 2011/0161140 A1 It is known to provide passenger numbers for a passenger-based toll using a vehicle detection system. In this case, a camera is integrated in an on-board unit, which is activated by means of RFID detection of an object (eg traffic signs) in the surroundings of the vehicle. For RFID detection, an RFID detector can be integrated in the onboard unit, which RFID detector detects an RFID tag in a traffic sign.

From the document US 8,872,673 B2 is known in a rearview mirror of a vehicle identification device for the collection of traffic toll. The identification device is connected by means of Bluetooth with a mobile phone, which in turn receives an ID via a mobile radio link and forwards it to the identification device. In addition, the identification device is connected to an RFID reader for the collection of the traffic toll, wherein the ID is forwarded accordingly.

Finally, the document reveals WO 2011/124305 A1 a method for detecting a rotating wheel of a vehicle by evaluating the Doppler shift of a reflected beam emitted by a detector unit, wherein the vehicle is an onboard unit for establishing a radio connection with a transceiver in the detector unit. The radio connection can be made, for example, according to the RFID standard. This method can be used to determine the direction and distance of the onboard unit from the transceiver.

Today's RFID technology ("Radio Frequency Identification") enables fast and reliable identification with the help of electromagnetic waves. The RFID technology can therefore be used as a key for access. An RFID carrier can be actively designed with power supply, so that the identification information is actively transmitted by means of a transmitter in the ID carrier. Alternatively, it is possible to form the ID carrier as a passive transponder, which does not have its own power supply. In this case, the energy for reading the identification information is inductively transmitted to the ID carrier.

For access to parking lots access control in the form of such RFID carriers is often used. Here, a driver often receives a personalized access card (RFID carrier), which is held directly to a stationary terminal to unlock a barrier (vehicle passage) or open. The RFID carrier is normally placed in a storage compartment in the driver area or kept in a pocket of the driver and can be seen from these storage locations first to trigger the authorization process.

It is also known to use online banking for paying bills.

Against this background, it is an object of the invention to provide an improved identification system for a vehicle, an improved vehicle and an improved method for performing an authorization process.

The above object is achieved by an identification system for a vehicle having an ID reader disposed in a vehicle interior of the vehicle and configured and arranged to communicate with an ID carrier carrying identification information that is stationary Terminal is transferable to a terminal assigned to the stationary Authorization process, and arranged with an outside of the vehicle communication device which communicates with the ID reader and which is adapted and adapted to communicate with an ID reader of the stationary terminal to communicate the identification information to the Transmit ID terminal of the stationary terminal, so that the authorization process can be triggered.

Furthermore, the above object is achieved by a vehicle having an identification system of the type according to the invention.

Finally, the object is achieved by a method for carrying out an authorization process with respect to a stationary terminal using an ID carrier, which is arranged in a vehicle interior of a vehicle, in particular by means of an identification system according to the invention, with the steps of identifying information from the ID Carrier to read and transmit to a specified in the region of an outside of the vehicle communication device that comes into contact with an ID reading device of the stationary terminal when approaching the vehicle to the stationary terminal to the identification information to the ID reading device of the stationary terminal transmit, so that with respect to the stationary terminal of the authorization process is triggered.

With the identification system according to the invention, a kind of "gateway" for identification information is preferably provided, which is arranged in a vehicle interior on an ID carrier. By arranging the ID reader in the vehicle compartment, the ID carrier can be easily read. A removal from a storage space or a removal from a bag of a clothing of the driver is not usually required, due to the proximity of the ID carrier to the ID reader in the vehicle interior.

In the present case, the arrangement in the vehicle interior is intended to mean that the ID reader is located inside the vehicle body and within the passenger compartment, so that a spatial proximity between the ID carrier and the ID reader is possible.

The connection between the ID reader and the arranged in the region of an outside of the vehicle communication device is preferably wired, preferably via signal lines. However, the connection may also be a wireless connection based, for example, on wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, NFC or the like.

The communication device is preferably configured such that it can "emulate" the presence of the ID carrier on the outside of the vehicle.

The ID carrier may physically be a card, a clip, a chip, a key, etc. The ID reader is preferably designed to read both ID carriers in the form of conditional access tags and ID carriers by means of which a payment can be released or triggered, for example a credit card, a debit card or the like ,

However, the ID carrier may also be a cellular phone or other portable electronic device containing the characteristics of an ID carrier having the above functions. The communication between the ID carrier (card, clip, chip, tag or even electronic mobile device) and the ID reader can be carried out according to the RFID principle, where the ID carrier may not have its own power supply and the energy to read from the ID carrier is provided inductively by means of the ID reader.

However, communication between the ID carrier and the ID reader may also be through NFC (Near Field Communication) or other similar methods that are not wireline.

In general, however, it is also conceivable that the ID carrier is connected via a cable connection with the ID reader, so quasi "plugged" into the reader or the like.

The communication device communicates with the stationary ID reader according to standards known in the art. The communication device, which is arranged in the region of an outside of the vehicle, thereby enables a reliable and effective data or signal connection of wireless type with the ID reading device, in particular due to the arrangement in the region of the outside, so that the communication distance can be short.

It is particularly advantageous if the ID reading device is designed as an RFID reading device and / or if the ID reading device is designed as an RFID reading device.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the communication device is arranged in a side region of the vehicle, in particular on or in an exterior mirror of the vehicle.

However, the communication device can also be arranged, for example, in the region of a tank filling opening, so that a communication between the communication device and a tap is possible.

Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange the communication device in the region of a door or in the area of a fender. Preferably, the communication device is arranged behind a portion of the vehicle, which is preferably not made of metal, so that a radio link between the communication device and the ID reading device can be largely trouble-free and unshielded.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the ID reading device is connected to a vehicle control device and / or if the communication device is connected to the vehicle control device.

The vehicle control unit, for example in the form of an on-board computer, can control the communication and can preferably control and control the "gateway" described above.

Furthermore, the vehicle control unit is preferably connected to an input / output unit via which, for example, additional information or authentication information such as a password can be entered.

While the ID carrier carries identification information that typically identifies a person or a vehicle, for some authorization operations, not only the identification information is required, but additionally an additional security level, for example in the form of a password to be associated with the identification information.

As a result, the security can be increased, for example, against a theft of the ID carrier.

In payment transactions, for example, it is known to input to an ATM (ATM) the debit card which carries identification information and additionally to enter a password in the form of a PIN code to perform the authentication. Only the authentication then allows authorization in the form of a payment release.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a storage space for the ID carrier is formed in the vehicle interior.

The storage space is preferably provided in the passenger compartment. The ID reader is preferably arranged in the immediate vicinity of the storage location, preferably at a distance of less than one meter, in particular less than 50 cm and preferably less than 20 cm.

In the method according to the invention, it is advantageous if the stationary terminal is associated with a lockable vehicle passage, wherein the identification information of the ID carrier in the stationary terminal triggers an authorization process, on the basis of which the vehicle passage is unlocked.

According to a further embodiment, the stationary terminal is a payment terminal, wherein the identification information of the ID carrier in the stationary terminal triggers an authorization process by which a payment is released.

Preferably, the identification system used for this purpose is both suitable for carrying out authorization processes for unlocking vehicle passages and authorizing processes for releasing payments.

As mentioned above, the authorization process can be done solely on the basis of the identification information. According to a preferred embodiment, the authorization process requires an authentication process performed using the identification information and an associated password.

The password is preferably input by means of an input device in a vehicle interior of the vehicle, for example via an on-board computer or other vehicle control unit.

The invention may therefore be realized preferably on the basis of one or more of the following features. Preferably, an RFID is used in the exterior mirror for the access authorization and for billing by the driver for authorized services. Preferably, an internal RFID interface (ID reader) is implemented in a vehicle, for example at a storage location of an access card (ID carrier). This RFID interface is connected to a further RFID interface (communication device) in the outer area (for example exterior mirrors) of the vehicle. The external RFID interface then communicates with an external RFID reader. Preferably, an EC card reader can be connected to the internal RFID interface or include such, in order thus to make a payment via the vehicle computer.

Preferably, for example, can be driven to a gas station and billing can be performed via this RFID interface.

Preferably, therefore, an RFID gateway is created within a vehicle.

In an exemplary scenario, an employee ID card (ID carrier) is located in a storage compartment in the vehicle interior on an RFID interface. The identification information (RFID with access code) is sent to the RFID interface in the exterior mirror. As a result, an activation code can be read out at the stationary terminal for access authorization and access be granted to the vehicle.

In another exemplary application, an RFID interface in the vehicle is used to connect an EC bank card to an EC card reader. The PIN is entered, for example, via the on-board computer. At a filling station, the bank connection can preferably be read in via the RFID interface in the outer area of the vehicle (for example mirrors) to the filling station. Subsequently, a release of the refueling process and billing can take place. An input of a debit card to an external device is therefore preferably not required.

In another exemplary application, an RFID interface in the vehicle is used for a payment process at a charging station for electric vehicles. For this purpose, the RFID interface is located in a charging socket of the vehicle. A charging cable then transmits via the RFID interface information received regarding the payment process to a charging station.

With the invention, at least one of the following advantages may preferably be achieved. The side pane does not need to be opened for authorization operations. In left-hand drive countries, terminals can be conveniently operated from the inside without having to get out. A billing process at petrol stations, toll stations and parking garages can be handled directly by the vehicle. Billing can be performed personified.

It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination given, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description. Show it:

1 a schematic representation of a vehicle with an embodiment of an identification system according to the invention; and

2 a schematic plan view of a vehicle and associated stationary terminals.

In 1 is shown in schematic form a vehicle and generally with 10 designated. The vehicle 10 is in particular a passenger car, but may also be a commercial vehicle. In general, it is also conceivable that the vehicle is rail-bound or designed as a ship.

The vehicle 10 has a vehicle interior 12 on. Further, the vehicle points 10 an outdoor area with a first side area 14 left and a second side area 16 right up.

The vehicle 10 includes a control unit 18 that is a display device 20 , for example in the form of a screen, as well as with an input device 22 is connected, which can be configured as a keyboard, as a touchpad, as a multimedia controller, etc.

In the vehicle interior 12 is a storage place 26 for an ID carrier 28 arranged. The ID carrier 28 carries identification information 30 ,

In the immediate vicinity of the storage area 26 is an ID reader 32 arranged to be formed by the ID carrier 28 the identification information 30 to read.

As it is in 1 is exemplified, a coupling between the ID reader 32 and the ID carrier 28 a wired coupling, as with 34a shown with an ID carrier 28a and associated identification information 30a ,

However, the coupling can also be an inductive coupling or an NFC coupling, as in 34b is shown. Also in this case is the ID reader 32 in close proximity to the associated ID bearer 28b with the identification information 30b arranged.

However, the ID carrier can also be located anywhere in the vehicle interior 12 be arranged as it is at 28c is shown, in which case the ID carrier 28c an identification information 30c wearing. In this case, the coupling is 34c a radio coupling in the vehicle interior, which may be, for example, an RFID radio connection, a Bluetooth radio connection, a Zigbee connection or the like.

The ID reader 32 is preferably with the controller 18 connected.

Further, the ID reader 32 with a communication device 36L connected in the left side panel 14 is arranged. The connection between the ID reader 32 and the communication device 36L via a connection 38L , which is preferably wired, but can also be implemented as a radio link. The connection 38L can be a direct connection between the ID reader 32 and the communication device 36L However, it can also be indirectly via the control unit 18 be furnished.

at 36R is another or alternative communication device 36R shown in the right side panel 16 is arranged and connected 38R with the ID reader 32 connected is. The embodiment with a communication device 36R in the right side area 16 may for example be provided for vehicles that are exported to countries with left-hand traffic, in which case, for example, the steering wheel is arranged right in the vehicle interior.

The communication device 36R however, may also be in addition to the communication device 36L be provided. The following explanations regarding the communication device 36L can affect the communication device in the same way 36R Respectively.

The communication device 36L is designed to work with a stationary terminal 40 in communication, preferably in a wireless communication, in particular in the form of an RFID communication. The communication device 36L can from the ID reader 32 and / or from the controller 18 preferably be driven to detect the presence of an ID carrier 28 in the exterior of the vehicle 10 "emulated", preferably in a page area 14 or 16 ,

The stationary terminal 40 has an ID reader 42 which is adapted to the communication device 36L in communication, preferably in the form of an RFID communication.

The ID reader 42 is with a control device 44 of the stationary terminal 40 connected. In the control device 44 is an identification module 46 contain, by means of which the identification information 30 provided by the respective ID carrier 28 by means of the ID reader 32 transmitted and via the communication device 36L to the ID reader 42 transmitted, extracted and checked.

The identification module 46 can also be designed as an authentication module. In this case, the communication connection between the communication device 36L and the ID reader 42 in addition to the identification information 30 a password 48 , transmitted for example in the form of a PIN code. The password 48 will, as it is in 1 is indicated schematically, preferably via the input device 22 entered.

In this case, the identification module checks 46 the authentication data, namely the combination of identification information 30 and password 48 and releases them if necessary.

If the identification module 46 has checked the identification information or the authentication information becomes an authorization process in an authorization module 50 triggered, leaving a release 52 a vehicle transit or a payment process can be done.

In 2 is in schematic form a vehicle 10 shown in a schematic plan view. In the vehicle interior 12 is a storage place 26 for the ID carrier 28 as well as an ID reader 32 arranged. Furthermore, in the vehicle interior 12 an input device 22 intended.

The identification information of the ID carrier 28 can be used to release a vehicle passage, the present schematically by a barrier 56 implied that with a stationary terminal 40 ' connected is. Alternatively or additionally, a fuel nozzle 58 with a stationary terminal 40 '' be connected in the form of a gas pump, using a payment system 60 is coupled. In this case, a payment for a refueling operation by means of the identification information (and possibly a password 48 ) stored on the ID carrier.

The communication device 36L is preferably in the range (ie in or on) of a left exterior mirror 64L arranged. The communication device 36R is preferably in a right side mirror 64R arranged. However, the communication devices can also be arranged at other locations in the region of the outside, for example in the region of an A pillar, in the region of a B pillar, in the region of a mudguard, in the region of a door, etc.

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Cited patent literature

• US 7813699 B2 [0003]
• US 8120491 B2 [0004]
• US 7649503 B2 [0005]
• US 9172811 [0006]
• US 2011/0161140 A1 [0007]
• US 8872673 B2 [0008]
• WO 2011/124305 A1 [0009]

Claims (11)

Identification system ( 24 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ), with - in a vehicle interior ( 12 ) of the vehicle ( 10 ) ID reader ( 32 ), which is designed and set up with an ID carrier ( 28 ) containing identification information ( 30 ) leading to a stationary terminal ( 40 ) is transferable to a stationary terminal ( 40 ) associated authorization process ( 50 ), and - one in the region of an outer side ( 14 . 16 ) of the vehicle ( 10 ) arranged communication device ( 36 ) with the ID reader ( 32 ) and which is designed and set up with an ID reading device ( 42 ) of the stationary terminal ( 40 ) to communicate the identification information ( 30 ) to the ID reader ( 42 ) of the stationary terminal ( 40 ), so that the authorization process ( 50 ) can be triggered. Identification system according to claim 1, wherein the ID reader ( 32 ) as an RFID reader ( 32 ) and / or wherein the ID reading device ( 42 ) as an RFID reader ( 42 ) is trained. Identification system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the communication device ( 36 ) in a page area ( 14 ; 16 ) of the vehicle is arranged, in particular on or in an exterior mirror ( 64 ) of the vehicle ( 10 ). An identification system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vehicle ( 10 ) is an electric vehicle, and the communication device ( 36 ) is arranged in a charging socket of the vehicle. Identification system according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the ID reader ( 32 ) with a vehicle control unit ( 18 ) and / or wherein the communication device ( 36 ) with the vehicle control unit ( 18 ) connected is. Identification system according to one of claims 1-5, wherein in a vehicle interior ( 12 ) a storage space ( 26 ) for the ID carrier ( 28 ) is trained. Vehicle ( 10 ) with an identification system ( 24 ) according to any one of claims 1-6. Method for carrying out an authorization process ( 50 ) with respect to a stationary terminal ( 40 ) using an ID carrier ( 28 ) located in a vehicle interior ( 12 ) of a vehicle ( 10 ), in particular by means of an identification system ( 24 ) according to any one of claims 1-6, comprising the steps of identifying information ( 30 ) from the ID carrier ( 28 ) and to one in the area of an outside ( 14 . 16 ) of the vehicle ( 10 ) communication device ( 36 ) when approaching the vehicle ( 10 ) to the stationary terminal ( 40 ) with an ID reader ( 42 ) of the stationary terminal ( 40 ) to communicate the identification information ( 30 ) to the ID reader ( 42 ) of the stationary terminal ( 40 ), so that in relation to the stationary terminal ( 40 ) the authorization process ( 50 ) is triggered. Method according to claim 8, wherein the stationary terminal ( 40 ) a lockable vehicle passage ( 56 ), the identification information ( 30 ) of the ID carrier ( 28 ) in the stationary terminal ( 40 ) an authorization process ( 50 ), due to which the vehicle passage ( 56 ) is unlocked. Method according to claim 8, wherein the stationary terminal ( 40 ) is a payment terminal, the identification information ( 30 ) of the ID carrier ( 28 ) in the stationary terminal ( 40 ) an authorization process ( 50 ), through which a payment is released. Method according to one of claims 8-10, wherein the authorization process ( 50 ) an authentication process ( 46 ) using the identification information ( 30 ) and an assigned password ( 48 ), preferably by means of an input device ( 22 ) in a vehicle interior ( 12 ) of the vehicle ( 10 ) can be entered.

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