KR20160109798A - User authentication modules and vehicle with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a user authentication module, and a vehicle having the same. More specifically, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the user authentication module is mounted in a vehicle and controls the vehicle through user authentication. The user authentication module comprises: a near field communications unit performing near field wireless communications with a mobile terminal to receive user authentication information; and a user authentication unit comparing the received user authentication information and prestored user serial numbers to authenticate a user of the mobile terminal. The user authentication module is provided to control the state of the vehicle in accordance with the authentication result of the user authentication unit.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION [0002] USER AUTHENTICATION MODULES AND VEHICLE WITH THE SAME [0003]

The present invention relates to vehicle control technology, and more particularly, to a user authentication module and a vehicle having the same.

With the development of wireless communication and the emergence of mobile terminals that can be used in various fields, technologies for increasing convenience and security of users by using wireless communication in the field of vehicle control system are being developed.

However, the conventional vehicle control system can provide convenience such as starting the vehicle or locking the door of the vehicle by using a smart key or a vehicle key (hereinafter referred to as a smart key) provided with the vehicle, Anyone who owns a smart key because there is no authentication method is able to operate and operate the vehicle, which poses a security risk.

In addition, as information and communication technologies have developed, most people have mobile terminals such as smart phones, mobile phones, PDAs, MP3s, PMPs, and tablet PCs, There is often no space available. Even if a separate device that can mount a mobile terminal in a vehicle is installed, it only provides a space that can accommodate the mobile terminal, so that there is a problem in that utilization is reduced.

Further, when a plurality of people use the vehicle together, it is troublesome to adjust the electric equipments or convenience equipments of the vehicle so that each user is suitable to ride on the vehicle.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2013-005450306 (2013.06.05)

An embodiment of the present invention is to provide a vehicle control system and method capable of controlling a vehicle through short-range wireless communication between a mobile terminal and a user authentication module.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a vehicle control system and method capable of controlling start-up of a vehicle through bidirectional communication between the mobile terminal and the vehicle and verifying vehicle status information.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and another problem to be solved can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

A user authentication module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a user authentication module installed in a vehicle and controlling the vehicle through user authentication. The user authentication module includes a local communication unit for performing local wireless communication with the mobile terminal to receive user authentication information; And And a user authentication unit for authenticating a user of the mobile terminal by comparing the received user authentication information with a previously stored user identification number, wherein the user authentication module controls the state of the vehicle according to an authentication result of the user authentication unit .

Wherein the user authentication module further includes a mobile terminal accommodation groove in which the mobile terminal is housed, wherein the short distance communication unit performs short range wireless communication with the mobile terminal while the mobile terminal is housed in the mobile terminal accommodation groove .

Wherein the user authentication module transmits a running enable signal to the vehicle when the received user authentication information matches the pre-stored user unique number, and when the received user authentication information does not match the pre-stored user unique number, Signal to the vehicle.

The user authentication module may measure a wireless communication signal strength with the mobile terminal after authentication of the mobile terminal, and may transmit a non-driving signal to the vehicle when the wireless communication signal strength becomes less than a predetermined signal strength.

Wherein the user authentication module changes the state of the vehicle from a non-travelable state to a travelable state in accordance with the authentication result of the user authentication section, and the non-travelable state includes at least one of a steering wheel lock state, a pedal lock state and a side brake lock state , And the running state can be at least one of the handle lock release, the pedal lock release, and the side brake lock release.

The short-range wireless communication may be any one of NFC communication, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Wherein the user authentication module comprises: a mobile terminal storage groove in which the mobile terminal is housed; And a wireless charging unit provided in the mobile terminal receiving groove for wirelessly charging the mobile terminal.

The user authentication module may further include an electromagnetic wave shielding unit for shielding electromagnetic waves generated from the wireless charger unit from going out.

The user authentication module may further include a wired connection unit wired to the mobile terminal for wiredly charging the mobile terminal.

Wherein the user authentication module comprises: a mobile terminal storage groove in which the mobile terminal is housed; And an ultraviolet ray irradiating unit provided in the mobile terminal receiving groove for irradiating ultraviolet rays into the mobile terminal receiving groove.

The user authentication module may identify who the authenticated user is when the user of the mobile terminal is authenticated.

The user authentication module may cause the position of the side mirror of the vehicle to be adjusted to a position set for the identified user.

The user authentication module may cause the identified user to perform a welcome operation.

The user authentication module may cause the seat position of the vehicle seat to be adjusted to a position set for the identified user.

The user authentication module may be adapted to adjust at least one of a seat temperature of the vehicle seat and an intensity of wind blowing from the vehicle seat to a value set for the identified user.

The user authentication module may cause the steering wheel position of the vehicle to be adjusted to a position set for the identified user.

The user authentication module may cause at least one of a volume and a radio frequency of the audio device of the vehicle to operate at a value set for the identified user.

The user authentication module may operate such that the awning device of the vehicle operates at a value set for the identified user to adjust the transmittance of light passing through the awning device.

The user authentication module may adjust at least one of brightness and color temperature of the vehicle illumination to a value set by the authenticated user.

The user authentication module may set at least one of the air conditioning state of the air conditioner provided in the vehicle and the air blowing direction to a state set for the authenticated user.

The user authentication module may cause the navigation of the vehicle to display at least one candidate destination address set for the identified user.

The user authentication module may further include a mirroring unit for receiving the mirroring data from the mobile terminal of the identified user and for transmitting the mirroring data to another display device in the vehicle.

Wherein the user authentication module comprises: a mobile terminal storage groove in which the mobile terminal is housed; A casing forming the mobile terminal receiving groove; A vibration sensing unit mounted on a bottom of the casing for sensing vibrations of the mobile terminal; A sound transmission unit mounted on one side wall of the casing and transmitting sound to the received mobile terminal; A touch unit mounted on the one side wall of the casing for touching a display surface of the received mobile terminal; And a sound acquisition unit mounted on the one side wall of the casing to acquire sound of the mobile terminal housed therein.

The user authentication module may detect a vibration of the mobile terminal accommodated in the vibration sensing unit or transmit an incoming signal to the call connection unit when it detects the ringing sound of the mobile terminal.

The sound transmission unit may voically transmit the voice signal of the user of the vehicle input through the microphone of the call connection unit to the sound input unit of the received mobile terminal.

The sound acquisition unit may acquire the sound output from the sound output unit of the received mobile terminal and transmit the sound to the speaker of the call connection unit.

The user authentication module may be arranged to provide information on the authenticated user in connection with the financial service.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the user authentication module can change the state of the vehicle from the non-driving state to the driving enabled state by acquiring the user authentication information from the mobile terminal through the near field wireless communication and performing the user authentication. As a result, it is possible to prevent a person who does not have the mobile terminal from unauthorizedly operating the vehicle. In addition, since the wireless charging unit is provided, the mobile terminal can be charged wirelessly while accommodating the mobile terminal. Furthermore, it is possible to sterilize the mobile terminal through an ultraviolet ray irradiating unit or the like to remove bacteria or pollutants that are stuck on the mobile terminal. In addition, the vehicle can be changed to a state in which the vehicle is set for the user through the identification of the user, such as the electric equipment or convenience equipment of the vehicle. Accordingly, the user can solve the troubles of adjusting the electric equipment or convenience equipment of the vehicle every time the vehicle is mounted on the vehicle.

1 is a configuration diagram of a vehicle operation control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a schematic diagram of a user authentication module according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a side cross-sectional view of a user authentication module according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a flowchart of a vehicle operation control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a user authentication module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a side cross-sectional view of a user authentication module according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. However, this is an exemplary embodiment only and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the following description, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intention or custom of the user, the operator, and the like. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical idea of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are merely a means for efficiently describing the technical idea of the present invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

1 is a configuration diagram of a vehicle control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a vehicle operation control system 10 may include a user authentication module 100, a mobile terminal 200, and a vehicle 300.

The user authentication module 100 may be provided in the vehicle 300. For example, the user authentication module 100 may be installed in the interior of the vehicle 300 such as a center console, a center fascia, a glove box, an arm rest, a front door, a rear door, a seat cushion lower portion, a front seat seat back, Can be installed in the structure. The user authentication module 100 may be provided in the form of a pocket capable of accommodating the mobile terminal 200 in the vehicle 300, for example.

The user authentication module 100 performs short-range wireless communication with the mobile terminal 200 to authenticate the user. The user authentication module 100 may receive user authentication information from the mobile terminal 200 through short-range wireless communication. Here, the near field communication may be Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth, WiFi, or the like.

The user authentication module 100 may perform user authentication by comparing the received user authentication information with the pre-stored user unique number. When the user authentication is successful (i.e., when the received user authentication information matches the pre-stored user unique number), the user authentication module 100 can transmit the drive enable signal to the vehicle 300. [ Here, the travelable signal may be a signal for changing the vehicle 300 from the non-travelable state to the travelable state. For example, the travelable signal may be a signal for changing the non-travelable state such as the steering wheel lock state, the pedal lock state, and the side brake lock state to the travelable state such as the handle unlock state, the pedal lock state release state, and the side brake lock state release state.

When the user authentication fails (that is, when the received user authentication information and the previously stored user unique number do not match), the user authentication module 100 can transmit the inability to travel to the vehicle 300. Here, the non-travelable signal may be a signal that causes the vehicle 300 to maintain a non-driving state such as a steering wheel lock state, a pedal lock state, and a side brake lock state.

In this way, the user authentication module 100 performs user authentication through short-distance wireless communication with the mobile terminal 200. When the user authentication is successful, the user authentication module 100 changes the state of the vehicle 300 from the non- And if the user authentication fails, the state of the vehicle 300 is maintained in the non-driving state. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent the vehicle 300 from being stolen or illegally operated.

In addition, the user authentication module 100 may measure the strength of a wireless communication signal with the mobile terminal 200. The user authentication module 100 transmits a driving prohibition signal to the vehicle 300 when the wireless communication signal strength with the mobile terminal 200 becomes less than a predetermined signal strength after the user authentication success, Can be changed from the driving enabled state to the non-driving enabled state. That is, when the user of the mobile terminal 200 departs a predetermined distance from the vehicle 300, the user authentication module 100 changes the state of the vehicle 300 back to the non-driving state, And the like. A specific description of the user authentication module 100 will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG.

The mobile terminal 200 may be, for example, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), MP3, a tablet PC, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a wearable device, And various other mobile terminals may be applied.

The mobile terminal 200 may send the boot authentication information to the vehicle 300 via a remote communication (e.g., a mobile communication network such as 3G or LTE). The user can start the vehicle 300 remotely by transmitting start authentication information through the mobile terminal 200. [ Here, the boot authentication information may include the same authentication information as the user authentication information.

The mobile terminal 200 may receive vehicle status information from the vehicle 300. Here, the vehicle state information may be current state information of the vehicle such as the indoor / outdoor temperature, humidity, start state of the vehicle 300, door lock state, tire air pressure, and the like. Here, the vehicle status information is not limited thereto, and information indicating the status of the other vehicles may be included. The mobile terminal 200 displays the vehicle status information received from the vehicle 300 on the screen so that the user can confirm it. Thereby, the user can easily check the state of the vehicle remotely.

The mobile terminal 200 can perform short-range wireless communication with the user authentication module 100. Specifically, the mobile terminal 200 may perform short-range wireless communication with the user authentication module 100 to transmit user authentication information so that the user authentication module 100 can perform user authentication. For example, when the user of the mobile terminal 200 is boarded in the vehicle 300 and stores the mobile terminal 200 in the user authentication module 100 of the pocket type, The user authentication module 100 can transmit the user authentication information.

The vehicle 300 may include a start signal authentication unit 302 and a travel controller 304.

The startup signal authentication unit 302 performs remote two-way communication with the mobile terminal 200. The startup signal authentication unit 302 may receive the startup authentication information from the mobile terminal 200 and compare the startup authentication information with the pre-stored user specific number to perform the authentication. When the startup authentication is successful, the startup signal authentication unit 302 can start the vehicle 300. [ Here, the vehicle 300 may be in a state in which the vehicle 300 can not travel until a travelable signal is generated through user authentication between the user authentication module 100 and the mobile terminal 200. That is, the vehicle 300 may be in a state in which the engine is started through the start-up authentication until the vehicle-drivable signal is generated, but can not be driven due to the steering wheel lock state, the pedal lock state, and the side brake lock state .

The travel controller 304 receives the travelable signal or the travel impossibility signal from the user authentication module 100 and controls the traveling state of the vehicle 300. The travel controller 304 can change the state of the vehicle 300 from the non-travelable state to the travelable state upon receipt of the travelable signal from the user authentication module 100. [ For example, the travelable signal may be a signal for changing the non-travelable state such as the steering wheel lock state, the pedal lock state, and the side brake lock state to the travelable state such as the handle unlock state, the pedal lock state release state, and the side brake lock state release state.

Specifically, when the running disabled state is the steering wheel lock state, the travel controller 304 generates the steering wheel lock release signal as a steering wheel to release the steering wheel lock and change the vehicle 300 to the running enabled state. If the vehicle is in a pedal-locked state, the travel controller 304 generates a pedal unlocking signal as a pedal to release the pedal lock and change the vehicle 300 to a runnable state. In addition, when the in-travel disabled state is the side brake locked state, the travel controller 304 generates the side brake unlock signal as a side brake to release the site brake lock and change the vehicle 300 to the running enabled state. Here, the handle-locked state may be a state in which the handle is locked so that the user can not rotate the handle of the vehicle 300. In addition, the pedal-locked state may be a state in which, when the user presses the accelerator pedal of the vehicle 300, the transmission of the acceleration signal to the vehicle 300 is controlled. In addition, the side brake locked state may be a state in which the side brake of the vehicle 300 is fixed so as not to be released.

The travel controller 304 can maintain or change the traveling state of the vehicle 300 in a non-traveling state in accordance with the current traveling state of the vehicle 300 when receiving the travel impossibility signal from the user authentication module 100. [ That is, when the current running state of the vehicle 300 is in the running disabled state, the running state of the vehicle 300 is maintained in the non-running state. When the current running state of the vehicle 300 is in the running possible state, The running state can be changed from the running possible state to the running impossible state.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a user authentication module according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of a user authentication module according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the case where the user authentication module is installed in the center tunnel in the vehicle is shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

2 and 3, the user authentication module 100 includes a housing unit 102, a mobile terminal accommodation groove 104, a short range communication unit 106, a user authentication unit 108, a wireless charging unit 110, A connecting portion 112, an ultraviolet ray irradiating portion 114, an inlet cover 116, and the like.

The housing part 102 serves as a case that forms the outer shape of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 into which the mobile terminal 200 is inserted and housed. The housing part 102 may be formed in a pocket shape of a hexahedron corresponding to the mobile terminal 200. However, the housing part 102 may be formed in various shapes to accommodate the mobile terminal 200. [

In addition, an electromagnetic wave shielding portion 118 may be formed in the housing portion 102. The electromagnetic wave shielding unit 118 is provided so as not to interfere with the electromagnetic wave generated in the wireless charger unit 110 from entering the mobile terminal 200 from the wireless charger unit 110 while blocking the outside of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 . When the mobile terminal 200 is positioned on one side of the wireless charger 110, the electromagnetic wave shielding unit 118 may be formed on the other side of the wireless charger 110 in the housing unit 102. The electromagnetic wave shielding portions 118-1 and 118-2 may be stacked in the housing portion 102 in a stacked manner. At this time, the plurality of electromagnetic wave shielding parts 118-1 and 118-2 may be spaced apart from each other.

Alternatively, all or a part of the housing part 102 or the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be made of an electromagnetic wave shielding material without the separate structure of the electromagnetic wave shielding part 118. That is, the housing part 102 or the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 itself (partly or entirely) may be made of an electromagnetic wave shielding material. Also, the housing part 102 or the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be made of a resin including an electromagnetic wave shielding material. For example, the housing part 102 or the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be made of a resin containing electromagnetic wave shielding fibers or electromagnetic wave shielding powder. At this time, the electromagnetic wave shielding material may be included in the entire area of the housing part 102 or the mobile terminal receiving groove 104, or may be included in only a part of the area.

The mobile terminal receiving groove 104 has a receiving space into which the mobile terminal 200 is inserted. In the mobile terminal receiving groove 104, all or part of the mobile terminal 200 can be inserted and housed. At this time, the storage space of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 can function as a ringing tongue. To this end, the storage space of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be large enough to increase the sound pressure generated in the mobile terminal 200. For example, the storage space of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be formed to be twice as large as the size of the mobile terminal 200. Accordingly, it is possible to provide user convenience by amplifying sounds such as a phone incoming alert sound and a text incoming alert sound in a state where the mobile terminal 200 is housed in the mobile terminal housing groove 104. The material of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be, for example, wood, plastic, or the like. On the other hand, the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be disposed at an inclination at a predetermined angle within the above-described structure (or the housing portion 102) inside the vehicle. Accordingly, the user can view a part of the screen of the mobile terminal 200 even when the mobile terminal 200 is inserted into the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. An inlet cover 116 may be formed at an entrance of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 into which the mobile terminal 200 is inserted. The inlet cover 116 may be opened and closed according to the insertion and withdrawal of the mobile terminal 200. A protective member 120 for protecting the mobile terminal 200 may be formed on the bottom surface of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104.

Further, at least one inner surface of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be made of an elastic material (here, it is used to mean that the elastic member is formed by protruding at least one inner surface of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104) . For example, at least one inner surface of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be made of a material such as cotton, rubber, silicone, spring, spring, and the like. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the mobile terminal 200 stored in the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 from being impacted even when the vehicle is shaken or stopped suddenly, and the mobile terminal 200 can be safely stored and charged have. That is, one inner surface of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 serves as a cushion.

The short-range communication unit 106 may perform short-range wireless communication with the mobile terminal 200. [ Here, the near field communication may be Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth, WiFi, or the like. When the mobile terminal 200 is located in the vehicle 300 or is located in the mobile terminal storage groove 104 provided in the user authentication module 100, To receive the user authentication information. The local communication unit 106 may measure the signal strength of the mobile terminal 200. Here, the short-range communication unit 106 may measure the signal strength of the mobile terminal 200 at predetermined intervals.

When the wireless communication signal strength of the authenticated mobile terminal 200 does not indicate a predetermined signal strength or more (that is, when the signal strength becomes less than a predetermined strength), the short-range communication unit 106 transmits the fact to the user authentication unit 108).

The user authentication unit 108 can authenticate the user by comparing the user authentication information of the mobile terminal 200 received from the local communication unit 106 with the pre-stored user unique number. When the user authentication is completed, the user authentication unit 108 can transmit the drive enable signal to the vehicle 300. [ Here, the travelable signal may be a signal for changing the vehicle from the non-travelable state to the travelable state. For example, the travelable signal may be a signal for changing the non-travelable state such as the steering wheel lock state, the pedal lock state, and the side brake lock state to the travelable state such as the handle unlock state, the pedal lock state release state, and the side brake lock state release state. When the user authentication fails, the user authentication unit 108 may transmit a driving inhibition signal to the vehicle 300. [ By performing the user authentication with the mobile terminal 200 through the user authentication unit 108 provided in the user authentication module 100 as described above, it is possible to automatically change the vehicle to the driving enabled state upon authentication of the mobile terminal 200 do.

The user authentication unit 108 can receive a wireless communication incapable signal indicating whether the strength of the wireless communication signal strength of the mobile terminal 200 authenticated by the short range communication unit 106 can be confirmed. If the user authentication unit 108 receives the wireless communication impossibility signal from the local communication unit 106, the user authentication unit 108 can transmit the inability to travel to the vehicle 300. [

The wireless charging unit 110 wirelessly charges the mobile terminal 200 stored in the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. The wireless charging unit 110 may be formed on the other side of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 or the housing unit 102. The wireless charging unit 110 may wirelessly transmit energy to charge the battery of the mobile terminal 50. [ The wireless charging unit 110 includes a power transmission unit (not shown) for radiating wireless power into the air to charge the battery of the mobile terminal 200. [ As the power transmitting unit, for example, a charging coil or a radiator may be used. In addition, the wireless charging unit 110 may include a charge control unit (not shown) for controlling the power radiation of the power transmission unit. The wireless charging unit 110 can determine whether wireless charging is possible by checking the signal strength of the mobile terminal 200 that is confirmed by the short range communication unit 106. [ However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to transmit a signal to the mobile terminal 200 from a power transmitting unit (not shown) of the wireless charging unit 110 and to determine whether wireless charging is possible according to the size of a response signal fed back from the mobile terminal 200 Or it may be determined whether or not the mobile terminal 200 can be charged by confirming whether or not the mobile terminal 200 has been stored through a separate sensor.

The wired connection unit 112 is wired to the mobile terminal 200 to charge the mobile terminal 200. The wired connection part 112 may be formed on the outer surface of the housing part 102, for example. However, the wire connection part 112 is not limited thereto, and the wire connection part 112 may be formed in a vehicle interior structure (not shown) near the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. The wired connection 112 may be wired to the mobile terminal 200 via a cable (e.g., data cable, charging cable, data and charging cable, etc.). The mobile terminal 200 may be wired via the wired connection 112. [ The user authentication module 100 may charge the battery of the mobile terminal 200 by performing the wire charging and the wireless charging operations together.

The ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114 irradiates ultraviolet rays into the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 to sterilize the mobile terminal 200. At least one ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114 may be formed inside the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. The ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114 may be, for example, an ultraviolet LED or an ultraviolet lamp. The ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114 may operate together with the wireless charger 110. In this case, the mobile terminal 200 can be sterilized while the battery of the mobile terminal 200 is charged. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114 may operate separately from the wireless charger 110.

The user authentication module 100 may further include a photocatalyst unit (not shown) that generates a sterilizing substance in response to ultraviolet rays irradiated by the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114. The photocatalytic portion can be formed by coating a photocatalyst (e.g., titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, cadmium sulfide, tungsten oxide, etc.) material on the inner surface of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. When the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114 irradiates ultraviolet rays into the mobile terminal receiving groove 104, the photocatalyst material reacts with ultraviolet rays to generate hydroxy radicals and superoxide having strong oxidizing power. Hydroxy radicals and superoxide oxidize and decompose contaminants in the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 to sterilize the mobile terminal 200.

The inlet cover 116 is formed at the entrance of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 (i.e., the open front end of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104). The inlet cover 116 is formed to open and close the inlet of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. The inlet cover 116 may be formed on one side or both sides of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. One side of the inlet cover 116 may be coupled to the hinge 116-1 at the inlet side housing portion 102 of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. [ Accordingly, the inlet cover 116 can be rotated inward of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 while being pushed by the mobile terminal 200 when the mobile terminal 200 is received. When the mobile terminal 200 is taken out of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104, the entrance cover 116 rotates in the direction of the entrance of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 to close the entrance of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 . Here, the hinge 116-1 may provide an elastic force to the inlet cover 116 in a direction in which the mobile terminal 200 is drawn out. The hinge 116-1 may be, for example, a torsion spring.

Herein, a part of the mobile terminal 200 is exposed to the outside in a state where the mobile terminal 200 is housed in the mobile terminal receiving groove 104, but the present invention is not limited thereto. And can be inserted into the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 and housed therein. At this time, the entrance of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 may be closed by the entrance cover 116. [

Meanwhile, the inlet cover 116 may be formed of an ultraviolet barrier material or coated with an ultraviolet barrier material. As described above, the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 114 irradiates ultraviolet rays into the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 to sterilize the mobile terminal 200. At this time, the ultraviolet shielding material of the entrance cover 116 can prevent the ultraviolet rays inside the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 from being directed to the entrance of the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. Accordingly, the sterilization efficiency of the mobile terminal 200 can be increased. The ultraviolet shielding material can be, for example, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and the like.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the short range communication unit 106 receives the user authentication information through the short distance communication with the mobile terminal 200, and the user authentication unit 108 transmits the user authentication information received from the mobile terminal 200 The unauthorized user can prevent the unauthorized person from driving the vehicle and enhance the security of the vehicle by comparing the previously stored user's unique number to authenticate the user and transmitting the vehicle running signal or the vehicle running disable signal to the vehicle according to the authentication result. In addition, since the user can transmit the start signal and the vehicle drive enable signal of the vehicle to the vehicle using the mobile terminal 200 and the user authentication module 100 possessed by the user without having the existing vehicle key, Convenience.

In addition, the battery of the mobile terminal 200 can be charged wirelessly while the mobile terminal 200 is housed in the mobile terminal receiving groove 104. At this time, since the mobile terminal receiving groove 104 is formed in the vehicle interior structure, the space utilization in the vehicle can be enhanced. In addition, the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit 106 can sterilize the mobile terminal 200 to remove bacteria or contaminants from the mobile terminal 200.

4 is a flowchart of a vehicle control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated flow chart, the method is described as being divided into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps may be performed in reverse order, combined with other steps, performed together, omitted, divided into detailed steps, One or more steps may be added and performed. Also, one or more steps not shown in the method according to the embodiment may be performed with the method.

Referring to FIG. 4, the mobile terminal 200 transmits startup authentication information to the vehicle 300 according to a user's command (S410). Specifically, the mobile terminal 200 can transmit the boot authentication information to the vehicle 300 remotely according to a user operation. The user can start the vehicle 300 remotely by transmitting start authentication information through the mobile terminal 200. [ Here, the boot authentication information may include the same authentication information as the user authentication information. Here, the vehicle 300 may be in a state in which the vehicle 300 can not travel until a travelable signal is generated through user authentication between the user authentication module 100 and the mobile terminal 200.

Next, the user authentication module 100 performs short-range wireless communication with the mobile terminal 200 to receive user authentication information from the mobile terminal 200 (S420). For example, when the user of the mobile terminal 200 is boarded on the vehicle 300 and stores the mobile terminal 200 in the user authentication module 100 in the form of a pocket, the user authentication module 100 authenticates the user authentication module 100 100 may receive user authentication information from the mobile terminal 200 via short-range wireless communication.

Next, the user authentication module 100 compares the user authentication information of the mobile terminal 200 received from the mobile terminal 200 with the stored user-specific information to check whether the authentication number matches the authentication number of the mobile terminal 200 (S430).

If the user authentication module 100 determines that the user authentication is successful, the user authentication module 100 transmits a driving permission signal to the vehicle 300 (S440). Then, the travel controller 304 changes the state of the vehicle 300 from the non-travelable state to the travelable state.

Next, the user authentication module 100 measures the wireless communication signal strength of the mobile terminal 200 and determines whether it is less than a predetermined strength (S450).

If the wireless communication signal strength is less than the predetermined strength (S450), if it is less than the predetermined strength (i.e., when the user of the mobile terminal 200 is out of the predetermined distance from the vehicle 300) 100 transmits a driving impossible signal to the vehicle 300 (S460). Then, the travel controller 304 changes the state of the vehicle 300 from the travel possible state to the travel impossible state.

If the user authentication module 100 does not match the authentication number (S430), the user authentication module 100 transmits a non-driving signal to the vehicle 300 (S460). Then, the travel controller 304 keeps the state of the vehicle 300 in the non-travelable state.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a user authentication module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5, the user authentication module 400 may include a local area communication unit 402, a user authentication unit 404, a mirroring unit 406, and a storage unit 408. Here, the user authentication module 400 may be mounted inside the vehicle 500.

In the following, the user authentication module 400 includes a side mirror controller 502, a seat adjuster 504, a handle adjuster 506, an audio adjuster 508, a light adjuster 510, an air conditioner 512, a navigation 514 ), The incoming call connection unit 516, and the awning device controller 518, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be connected to the above-described configurations through the vehicle 500. [ That is, the user authentication module 400 may control the operation of the side mirror adjuster 502, the seat adjuster 504, the handle adjuster 506, the audio adjuster 508, the light adjuster 510 (not shown) The air conditioning controller 512, the navigation 514, the incoming call connection 516, and the awning device controller 518, and the like.

The short-range communication unit 402 may perform short-range wireless communication with the mobile terminal 600. Here, the near field communication may be Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth, WiFi, or the like. Specifically, the short range communication unit 402 can receive the user authentication information from the mobile terminal 600 through the short distance wireless communication. Here, the user authentication information may include user identification information. The user identification information is information that can identify who the user of the mobile terminal 600 is. That is, the user identification information is changed according to the user of the mobile terminal 600.

Also, the short range communication unit 402 may measure the signal strength of the mobile terminal 600 at predetermined intervals. In this case, if the wireless communication signal strength of the authenticated mobile terminal 600 does not indicate a predetermined signal strength or more (i.e., the signal strength is less than a predetermined strength), the short- 404, < / RTI >

The user authentication unit 404 may perform user authentication by comparing the user authentication information received from the mobile terminal 600 with the pre-stored user identification number by the short range communication unit 406. Specifically, the user authentication unit 404 compares the user identification number stored in the storage unit 408 with the received user authentication information, checks whether the user authentication information matches the received user authentication information, and performs user authentication . If there is a unique ID corresponding to the received user authentication information, the user authentication unit 404 can identify the authenticated user through the user identification information included in the user authentication information. Herein, the user authentication information includes user identification information. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the user authentication module 400 may store the user identification information by matching with the user identification number.

Herein, the storage unit 408 of the user authentication module 400 stores information on a per-user basis (for example, a first user (vehicle owner), a second user (spouse of the vehicle owner) The child of the vehicle owner), etc.) may be stored in advance. Here, after confirming who the authenticated user is, the user authentication module 400 may transmit a vehicle state change signal to the vehicle 500 to change the state of the vehicle 500 to a predetermined state according to the user .

Hereinafter, the setting information of the vehicle for each user is stored in the storage unit 408, and the previously stored setting information of the user is provided to each electric appliance or convenience appliance of the vehicle 500, but the present invention is not limited thereto . For example, the user authentication unit 404 may transmit user identification information on who is an authenticated user to each electric appliance or convenience appliance of the vehicle 500, and each electric appliance or convenience appliance is connected to the vehicle The state of the vehicle can be changed by confirming the setting information. The user authentication unit 404 transmits user identification information on who is the authenticated user to a control unit (not shown) of the vehicle 500, and a vehicle control unit (not shown) The state of the vehicle can be changed by checking the setting information of the different vehicle. Hereinafter, this will be described in detail.

The user authentication module 400 may transmit the side mirror adjustment signal to the side mirror adjuster 502 such that the position of the side mirror is the position set for the authenticated user. In addition, the user authentication module 400 may be configured to fold the side mirror of the vehicle 500 when the signal intensity of the mobile terminal 600 identified by the user is less than a predetermined intensity in a state where the door of the vehicle 500 is closed And can transmit the side mirror fold signal to the side mirror adjuster 502.

The user authentication module 400 may transmit a seat adjustment signal to the seat adjuster 504 such that the seat position of the seat of the vehicle 500 is the seat position set for the authorized user. In addition, the user authentication module 400 may adjust the seat temperature of the seat 500 of the vehicle 500 to be the seat temperature set for the authenticated user. In addition, the user authentication module 400 can adjust the airflow to be set at the wind speed set for the authorized user when the seating seat of the vehicle 500 is a ventilation sheet.

The user authentication module 400 may send a handle adjustment signal to the handle adjuster 506 such that the position of the handle of the vehicle 500 is the handle position set for the authenticated user. Here, the handle adjustment signal may be such that the handle is adjusted according to the body shape of the user, and the position of the handle is adjusted by moving the handle vertically or horizontally.

The user authentication module 400 may transmit an audio control signal to the audio conditioner 508 so that the audio device of the vehicle 500 is operated in a state that is set for the authenticated user. Here, the audio adjustment signal may be a signal for adjusting at least one of audio volume, preferred song list reproduction, and preferred radio frequency setting. The user authentication module 400 may confirm the setting of the audio of the vehicle 500 preset by the user in the storage unit 408 so that the audio of the vehicle 500 operates at a predetermined value.

The user authentication module 400 may send a light control signal to the light conditioner 510 so that the lighting device of the vehicle 500 is adjusted to a state set for the authenticated user. Here, the light conditioner 510 can adjust the illumination installed in the vehicle 500. In this case, the illumination control signal may be a signal for adjusting at least one of brightness and color temperature of the illumination. The user authentication module 400 may check the illumination setting of the vehicle 500 preset by the user in the storage unit 408 so that the illumination of the vehicle 500 may operate at a preset value.

The user authentication module 400 may send the air conditioner adjustment signal to the air conditioner 512 so that the air conditioner of the vehicle 500 is operated with the set state for the authenticated user. Here, the air conditioner adjustment signal may be a signal for adjusting at least one of the strength and the direction of the cold air or the warm air. Here, the user authentication module 400 has been described as controlling the blowing intensity and the blowing direction of the air conditioner (i.e., the heater and the air conditioner) installed in the vehicle 500, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be provided separately from the air conditioner The blowing intensity and the blowing direction of the blower may be adjusted.

The user authentication module 400 may send a navigation control signal to the navigation 514 to operate the navigation of the vehicle 500 to a state set for the authenticated user. Here, the navigation control signal may be a signal for displaying a favorite destination address list, a recent visited address list, and the like on the screen. That is, the navigation 514 may display at least one of the user's preferred destination address list and the latest visited address list of the mobile terminal 600, and may display at least one destination list for each list. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the navigation 514 may automatically input a destination address according to a user setting of the mobile terminal 600. At this time, the destination address may be an address of a place most recently visited by the user.

The user authentication module 400 may detect that the mobile terminal 600 stored in the user authentication module has received a telephone call. That is, it can be determined that the mobile terminal 600 has received a telephone call or vibration. In addition, the vehicle 500 may further include an incoming call connection unit 516 corresponding thereto. When the incoming call connection unit 516 sends a call signal to the mobile terminal 600 stored in the user authentication module 400 to notify the incoming call to the mobile terminal 600, the incoming call connection unit 516 outputs a sound message to the vehicle occupant, Can be displayed on the instrument panel. In this case, when the vehicle occupant provides the user authentication module 100 with a call connection signal through voice or by pressing a button on the handle, the user authentication module 100 requests the mobile terminal 600 The mobile terminal 600 may be put into a call state by touching or pressing the call button. Also, the user authentication module 400 may be connected to a sound transmission device such as a speaker and a microphone in the vehicle through the incoming call connection unit 516 to allow the occupant to make a hands-free call. The contents of receiving and calling a telephone through the user authentication module 400 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The user authentication module 400 may transmit the awning device adjustment signal to the awning device controller 516 so that the awning device installed in the vehicle 500 is operated in a state set for the authenticated user. Here, the awning device may be mounted on the door glass of the vehicle 500. In addition, the awning device adjustment signal may be a signal that controls the transmittance of light passing through the awning device.

Meanwhile, the user authentication module 400 can perform the welcome operation for the authenticated user. Here, the welcome operation may be a sound or image informing the authenticated user that the authentication is completed. The welcome operation may include a welcome message to the authenticated user. The user authentication module 400 generates a sound greeting for the welcome operation through a speaker provided by the vehicle 500, the mobile terminal 600, the user authentication module 400 or the like or displays a greeting or an avatar on the instrument panel of the driver's seat It may be graphically displayed. Of course, such a welcome operation may be performed immediately after the user authentication is completed, and may also operate with the side mirror controller 502, the seat controller 504, and the like.

In addition, the user authentication module 400 may provide information about the authenticated user in connection with the financial service. For example, the authentication operation of the user authentication module 400 may be used in connection with the financial settlement of the mobile terminal 600. Alternatively, the authentication information authenticated by the user authentication module 400 may be transmitted to an external device in connection with the financial service of the user of the mobile terminal 600. [

The mirroring portion 406 may be in a mirrored connection with another display device in the vehicle 500. The mirroring unit 406 may be a mirroring unit that performs a mirroring process on a screen (for example, a home screen, an application execution screen, a background screen, a text message screen, an SNS message screen, (Such as image contents or sound contents) to other display devices 700-1 and 700-2 in the vehicle to display and / or output sound.

Specifically, the mirroring unit 406 may transmit mirroring data (stored contents, incoming call, incoming video call, incoming call, incoming messenger, etc.) request signal to the mobile terminal 600 according to a command input from the user. Next, the mirroring unit 406 may receive the mirroring data from the mobile terminal 600. [ Next, the mirroring unit 406 can transmit the mirroring data to the display devices 700-1 and 700-2 located in the vehicle. The display devices 700-1 and 700-2 include a navigation device installed in a vehicle or a multimedia device installed in the vehicle (for example, a multimedia device mounted on a center fascia of the vehicle, or a multimedia device provided for a passenger in the rear seat of the vehicle) Device, etc.) or other mobile terminal of a passenger in the vehicle. The mirroring unit 406 may perform short-range wireless communication using the mobile terminal 600 and the display devices 700-1 and 700-2 and the short-range communication unit 402. However, the mirroring unit 406 may be a separate communication unit .

The mirroring unit 406 performs image scaling (e.g., up-scaling or down-scaling) on the resolution of the mirroring data in accordance with the resolution of each of the display devices 700-1 and 700-2, , 700-2. The mirroring unit 406 may previously store resolution information of the display devices 700-1 and 700-2.

The storage unit 408 may store data used for user authentication in the user authentication module 400. In particular, the storage unit 408 may store user-specific information and user identification information. In addition, the storage unit 408 may store setting information of a vehicle for each user. Here, the setting information of the vehicle may be a side mirror control state, a vehicle seat position control state, a steering wheel control state, an audio control state, a light control state, an air conditioning control state, a navigation address list state, and the like.

6 is a side view of a user authentication module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

6, the user authentication module 400 includes a casing 410 capable of housing the mobile terminal 600, a vibration sensing part 450 mounted on the bottom of the casing 410, a casing 410, A sound transmitting portion 440 mounted on a lower portion of one side wall of the casing 410 and capable of transmitting sound to a microphone of the mobile terminal 600 accommodated in the lower portion of the side wall of the casing 410, A touch unit 430 for touching the display surface and a sound acquiring unit 420 for acquiring sound from the speaker of the mobile terminal 600 mounted on the upper end of one side wall of the casing 410 . The user authentication module 400 may further include an entrance cover 460 that can press the housed mobile terminal 600 to one side wall to fix the position of the mobile terminal 600. [

According to the user authentication module 400 having the above-described configuration, when a call is received to the mobile terminal 600, the bell sound or vibration is detected by the sound acquisition unit 420 or the vibration detection unit 450, It can determine that the call has been received, generate an incoming call signal, and transmit it to the incoming call connection unit (516 in FIG. 5). Then, as described above, the incoming call connection can output a sound message or display a graphic indicator on the instrument panel to notify the user of the vehicle (500 in FIG. 5) that the telephone has come.

If the user of the vehicle wishes to make a call connection by pressing a voice or a button attached to the handle, the incoming call connection unit transmits the call connection connection request to the user authentication module 400, and the touch unit 430 of the user authentication module 400 Can be operated. Then, the sound of the mobile terminal 600 is transmitted to the speakers of the vehicle through the sound acquisition unit 420, and the voice of the vehicle user is transmitted to the microphone and sound transmitting unit 440 To the microphone of the mobile terminal 600 through the microphone.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, I will understand. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by equivalents to the appended claims, as well as the appended claims.

10: Vehicle operation control system
100, 400: user authentication module
102: housing part
104: Mobile terminal storage home
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108, 404: User authentication unit
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112: wired connection
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116, 460: inlet cover
116-1: Hinge
118, 118-1, 118-2: electromagnetic wave shielding part
200, 600: mobile terminal
300, 500: vehicle
302: Start signal authentication unit
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406: Mirroring unit
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410: casing
420: sound acquisition unit
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440: sound transmission unit
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502: Side mirror controller
504: Seat adjuster
506: Handle adjuster
508: Audio conditioner
510: light conditioner
512: air conditioner
514: Navigation
516: incoming call connection
518: Shovel adjuster
700-1, 700-2: other display devices in the vehicle

Claims (28)

A user authentication module mounted on a vehicle and controlling the vehicle through user authentication,
A short range communication unit for performing short range wireless communication with the mobile terminal and receiving user authentication information; And
And a user authentication unit for authenticating a user of the mobile terminal by comparing the received user authentication information with a previously stored user identification number,
Wherein the user authentication module is provided to control the state of the vehicle according to an authentication result of the user authentication unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module further comprises a mobile terminal receiving groove in which the mobile terminal is received,
Wherein the short-range communication unit performs short-range wireless communication with the mobile terminal while the mobile terminal is housed in the mobile terminal accommodation groove.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
And transmits a driving permission signal to the vehicle when the received user authentication information matches the pre-stored user's unique number, and transmits a driving impossible signal to the vehicle when the received user authentication information and the pre-stored user unique number do not coincide with each other User authentication module.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
Wherein the mobile communication terminal measures a wireless communication signal strength with the mobile terminal after authentication of the mobile terminal and transmits a non-driving signal to the vehicle when the wireless communication signal strength becomes less than a preset signal strength.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module changes the state of the vehicle from the non-driving state to the driving enabled state in accordance with the authentication result of the user authentication unit,
Wherein the driving disabled state is at least one of a steering wheel lock state, a pedal lock state, and a side brake lock state, and the drive possible state is at least one of a handle lock release, a pedal lock release, and a side brake lock release.
The method according to claim 1,
The short-
NFC communication, Bluetooth, and WiFi.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
A mobile terminal housing groove in which the mobile terminal is housed; And
Further comprising a wireless charging unit provided in the mobile terminal receiving groove for wirelessly charging the mobile terminal.
The method of claim 7,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
And an electromagnetic wave shielding unit for shielding the electromagnetic wave generated from the wireless charger unit from going out.
The method of claim 7,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
Further comprising a wired connection wired to the mobile terminal for wired charging the mobile terminal.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
A mobile terminal housing groove in which the mobile terminal is housed; And
And an ultraviolet ray irradiating unit provided in the mobile terminal receiving groove for irradiating ultraviolet rays into the mobile terminal receiving groove.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
And if the user of the mobile terminal is authenticated, identifies who the authenticated user is.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
To adjust the position of the side mirror of the vehicle to a position set for the identified user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
And to perform a welcome operation on the identified user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
To adjust the seat position of the vehicle seat to a position set for the identified user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
To adjust at least one of a seat temperature of the vehicle seat and an intensity of wind blown from the vehicle seat to a value set for the identified user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
To adjust the steering wheel position of the vehicle to a position set for the identified user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
Wherein at least one of volume and radio frequency of the audio device of the vehicle is operated with a value set for the identified user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
Wherein the vehicle awakening device operates at a value set for the identified user to adjust the transmittance of light passing through the awning device.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
Wherein at least one of brightness and color temperature of the vehicle illumination is adjusted to a value set by the authenticated user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
So that the air conditioning state of at least one of the intensity and the blowing direction of the air conditioner provided in the vehicle is set to the state for the authenticated user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
The navigation of the vehicle to display at least one candidate destination address set for the identified user.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
Further comprising a mirroring unit for receiving mirroring data from the mobile terminal of the identified user and for transmitting the mirroring data to another display device in the vehicle.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
A mobile terminal housing groove in which the mobile terminal is housed;
A casing forming the mobile terminal receiving groove;
A vibration sensing unit mounted on a bottom of the casing for sensing vibrations of the mobile terminal;
A sound transmission unit mounted on one side wall of the casing and transmitting sound to the received mobile terminal;
A touch unit mounted on the one side wall of the casing for touching a display surface of the received mobile terminal; And
And a sound acquisition unit mounted on the one side wall of the casing to acquire sound of the received mobile terminal.
24. The method of claim 23,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
Wherein the vibration sensing unit senses the vibration of the mobile terminal housed in the vibration sensing unit or transmits a call signal to the call connection unit when it detects a ringing sound of the mobile terminal.
24. The method of claim 23,
The sound transmission unit includes:
And voices the voice signal of the user of the vehicle input through the microphone of the call connection unit to the sound input unit of the received mobile terminal.
24. The method of claim 23,
The sound acquisition unit
Wherein the sound output unit receives the sound output from the sound output unit of the mobile terminal and delivers the sound to the speaker of the call connection unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user authentication module comprises:
And to provide information about the authenticated user in connection with the financial service.
A vehicle in which the user authentication module according to any one of claims 1 to 27 is mounted.

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