GB2478922A - Authorisation device for a vehicle starting system - Google Patents

Authorisation device for a vehicle starting system Download PDF

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GB2478922A
GB2478922A GB1004789A GB201004789A GB2478922A GB 2478922 A GB2478922 A GB 2478922A GB 1004789 A GB1004789 A GB 1004789A GB 201004789 A GB201004789 A GB 201004789A GB 2478922 A GB2478922 A GB 2478922A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • 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

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An authorisation device for a vehicle starting system comprises a wireless transmitter/receiver 102 for communication with a vehicle authorisation agency 104; a user identification system 106; and a controller 108 able to communicate with the identification system and with the agency and control the starting system 110. The controller is able to send information about the vehicle and information about the user to the authorisation agency and receive authority from the agency to allow the car to be started if the user is authorised to drive the vehicle. An integrated control housing the user identification system and the controller is also disclosed. User identification may be by means of a card and pin, or biometric means such as fingerprint scanner, retina scanner, voice recognition or image recognition.

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Authorisation device for a vehicle
Field of Invention
This invention relates to a device for irmnobilising a vehicle when unauthorised use is detected, and more especially for verifying both user credentials and vehicle details prior to permitting a vehicle to be started.
Background of the Invention
DE1O15711OA1 discloses an electronic ignition lock that has a memory containing the registration details of a vehicle which are entered by the licensing authority or an authorized agency so that the car can only be operated by the registered owner's key. This approach is not able to imrnobilise the vehicle if the user's registration details become invalid.
Disclosure of Invention
From the foregoing, it may be appreciated that a need has arisen for a system for verifying both user credentials and vehicle details prior to permitting a vehicle to be started.
This need is met by the authorisatiori device for a vehicle starting system of the present invention comprises a wireless transmitter/receiver for communication with a vehicle authorisation agency; a user identification system; and a controller able to communicate with the identification system and with the agency and control the starting system. The controller is able to send information about the vehicle and information about the user to the authorisation agency and receive authority from the agency to allow the car to be started if the user is authorised to drive the vehicle. A integrated control housing the user identification system and the controller is also disclosed.
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For a more complete explanation of the present invention and the technical advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following description and the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 shows a block diagram of an authorisation device for a vehicle starting system of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a side view of a console for an authorisation device for a vehicle starting system of the present invention; and Figure 3 shows an isometric view of a console for an authorisation device for a vehicle starting system of the present invention.
Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
Embodiments of the present invention and their technical advantages may be better understood by referring to Figure 1 which shows a block diagram of an authorisation device for a vehicle starting system of the present invention.
The authorisation device for a vehicle starting system comprises a wireless transmitter/receiver (102) for communication with a vehicle authorisation agency (104); a user identification system (106); and a controller (108). The controller is able to communicate with the identification system and with the agency and control the starting system (110) . The controller sends information about the vehicle and information about the user to the authorisation agency via the transmitter/receiver. If the user is permitted to drive that particular vehicle, then the controller receives authority from the agency to allow the car to be started. If the user is not permitted to drive that particular vehicle, then the controller prevents the car from being started.
The user identification system typically includes an authorisation card carrying information specific to a user; a card reader able to read the information specific to the user; and a user interface. An example of an integrated console having the identification system and the controller is shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Referring now to Figure 2, which shows a side view of a console (200) attached to a holder (202) that is pivotally (204) connected to a suction pad (206) for attaching to a windscreen or a dashboard of a vehicle, the console is an integrated device having a card reader (208), a user interface (210), and housing a controller (108). A card carrying information about the user, for example a card similar to a conventional bank card having chip and PIN technology, is inserted into the card reader. The user interface is typically a touch-screen keypad that allows the user to enter a Personal Identification Number, and which displays authorisation information to indicate whether or not the user is authorised to drive the vehicle.
Referring now to Figure 3, which shows an isometric view of the console (200), the console is an integrated device having a card reader (208), a user interface (210), and housing a controller (108). A card carrying information about the user, is inserted into the card reader. The user interface is typically a touch-screen keypad that allows the user to enter a Personal Identification Number, and which displays authorisation information to indicate whether or not the user is authorised to drive the vehicle.
The card can be, for example a card similar to a conventional bank card having chip and PIN technology, or it can be a Radio Frequency Identification tag carried by the user which is interrogated by the controller. In this latter case, a separate card reader on the console is not required.
In further embodiments, the user identification system includes a biometric input device such as a fingerprint scanner, a retina scanner, a voice recogniser or an image recogniser. According to these embodiments the user need not carry a card.
The vehicle authorisation agency can be an insurance company which allows the users records at the Insurance company to be checked, for example, as to whether the user's insurance is up-to-date, and whether or not the user is permitted to drive the vehicle, or whether or not the vehicle has been stolen. The vehicle authorisation agency can alternatively or additionally be a government agency holding records about the road-worthiness of the vehicle: for example, if the MOT certificate has expired, the user may not start the car. The vehicle authorisation agency can alternatively or additionally be a government agency holding records about the user's licence details: for example if the user has been banned from driving, he is not permitted to drive the car.
Preferably the authorisation device for a vehicle starting system includes a display able to indicate to the user if the car is authorised to be started.
The wireless transmitter/receiver is preferably located in the rear of the vehicle away from electromagnetic disturbances caused by the operation of the motor.
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GB2491909A (en) * 2011-06-15 2012-12-19 Bryan Leslie An immobilisation device and system for a vehicle
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ITUB20160166A1 (en) * 2016-01-21 2017-07-21 Andrea Marfia SYSTEM FOR THE PREVENTION OF AUTOMOTIVE ACCIDENTS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY.
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JP2002145020A (en) * 2000-11-15 2002-05-22 Teruya:Kk Automobile theft preventing system
GB2373614A (en) * 2001-03-21 2002-09-25 Int Computers Ltd Vehicle security system and method
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GB2427295A (en) * 2005-06-15 2006-12-20 Sukhbir Tandy Remote authorisation or immobilisation of road vehicle based on recorded status of car and driver

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2491909A (en) * 2011-06-15 2012-12-19 Bryan Leslie An immobilisation device and system for a vehicle
US9376090B2 (en) * 2012-07-18 2016-06-28 Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst Gmbh & Co. Kg Method for authenticating a driver in a motor vehicle
EP2763444A1 (en) * 2013-02-01 2014-08-06 Alcatel Lucent A method and devices for authenticating
ITUB20160166A1 (en) * 2016-01-21 2017-07-21 Andrea Marfia SYSTEM FOR THE PREVENTION OF AUTOMOTIVE ACCIDENTS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY.
GB2556893A (en) * 2016-11-23 2018-06-13 Siemens Rail Automation Holdings Ltd Input of data into an on-board computer of a train

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