Ford Motor had 25 patents in internet of things during Q2 2024. Ford Motor Co has filed patents for a method to manage vehicle access, a system for operating cruise control based on speed limits and traffic data, an emotional human-machine interface for vehicles, and a system to manage charging priority for accessories. These innovations aim to enhance user experience, safety, and efficiency in vehicle operations. 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 had no grants in internet of things as a theme in Q2 2024.
Recent Patents
Application: Wearable virtual keys for vehicle access (Patent ID: US20240208462A1)
The patent filed by Ford Motor Co. describes a method for managing vehicle access through a multi-step authentication process involving user devices and vehicle units. The method involves obtaining a request to access a vehicle, determining if the user device is registered, transmitting an authentication request to another user device if unregistered, obtaining an authentication response, and outputting a control signal to unlock vehicle units based on the response. The process includes different levels of access based on the authentication responses, such as unlocking doors, activating cameras, and enabling ignition, with the ability to reject access and activate the alarm system if necessary.
The patent also covers a vehicle equipped with the described access management system, including a transceiver, processor, and memory for executing the authentication process. The vehicle can receive access requests, determine user device registration, transmit authentication requests, obtain responses, and control vehicle units accordingly. The system allows for a secure and customizable access control mechanism, enabling different levels of access based on the authentication responses, such as unlocking doors, activating cameras, and enabling ignition. The patent also includes a computer-readable storage medium with instructions for executing the access management process, providing a comprehensive solution for secure and efficient vehicle access control.
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