Ford Motor had 28 patents in cybersecurity during Q1 2024. Ford Motor Co filed patents for systems and methods to operate peripheral devices in vehicles, a consignment delivery method using user authentication, a computer system for object recognition, a method to generate temporary identifiers for electronic control units, and a facial recognition authentication system for user verification. GlobalData’s report on Ford Motor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ford Motor grant share with cybersecurity as a theme is 53% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Methods and systems for operating a peripheral device of a vehicle (Patent ID: US20240092168A1)
The patent filed by Ford Motor Co. describes systems and methods for operating a peripheral device of a vehicle. The control circuitry determines if the peripheral device is connected to a vehicle controller, receives operational settings for the device, and then uses the vehicle controller to control the peripheral device based on the received settings. The method includes tasks such as controlling a vehicle system, installing soft switch configurations, assigning tasks to the vehicle, selecting operational settings based on operational parameters, determining the location of the vehicle, requesting user authentication, providing operational access based on authentication, and allowing user review and approval of operational settings.
Additionally, the patent includes claims for a system comprising control circuitry to carry out the described method, as well as a vehicle comprising control circuitry to determine peripheral device connection, receive operational settings, and control the device. The system and vehicle are designed to efficiently operate peripheral devices within a vehicle, ensuring proper functionality and user interaction through the use of operational settings and control circuitry. The method and system outlined in the patent aim to enhance the overall performance and user experience of peripheral devices within vehicles by utilizing advanced control mechanisms and operational settings tailored to specific tasks and parameters.
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