Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided and include a control module that establishes a secure wireless communication connection with a portable device. A sensor receives connection information about the secure wireless communication connection, eavesdrops on the wireless secure communication connection based on the connection information, measures signal information of a communication signal sent from the portable device to the control module during the secure wireless communication connection, compares the measured signal information with wakeup criteria information, and reports the measured signal information to the control module in response to the measured signal information satisfying the wakeup criteria. The control module receives the measured signal information from the sensor and determines a location of the portable device based on the measured signal information. The measured signal information includes at least one of received signal strength indicator information, angle of arrival information, and time difference of arrival information.
Abstract:
Localization systems and methods are provided and include a first sensor configured to perform wireless communication with a portable device using a communication protocol that allows for communication over open advertising communication channels and that allows for communication using a secure communication connection. The first sensor communicates with the portable device using the secure communication connection and seconds sensor communicate with the portable device by transmitting or receiving broadcast signals over the open advertising communication channels. A control module receives first signal information about signals transmitted or received by the first sensor and second signal information about signals transmitted or received by the second sensors and determines a location of the portable device based on the first signal information and the second signal information. The first signal information and the second signal information include received signal strength indicator information, angle of arrival information, and/or time difference of arrival information.
Abstract:
A method for delegating control of a vehicle feature to a wearable electronic device. The method includes the following: wireless pairing the wearable electronic device to at least one of a smart device or a vehicle controller onboard a vehicle; delegating control of the vehicle feature to the wearable electronic device using at least one of the smart device or the vehicle controller such that a wearer of the wearable electronic device can control the vehicle feature using the wearable electronic device; and operating the vehicle feature based on commands generated by the user using the wearable electronic device.
Abstract:
A smart device interface for a vehicle. The smart device interface includes a transmitter/receiver and a controller. The transmitter/receiver is configured to communicate with a first smart device of a driver and a second smart device of a passenger. The controller is configured to permit the passenger to perform tasks on behalf of the driver using the second smart device. The tasks include responding to messages received by the first smart device of the driver, entertainment system operation, and navigation system operation.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for localization and passive entry/passive start (PEPS) systems for vehicles are provided. A communication gateway in a vehicle configured to establish a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication connection with a portable device. Sensors are configured to measure signal information about a communication signal sent from the portable device. A localization module is configured to receive the signal information from the sensors and determine a location of the portable device based on the signal information. A passive entry/passive start (PEPS) system is configured to receive the location of the portable device from the localization module and perform a vehicle function including at least one of unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, and allowing the vehicle to be started based on the location of the portable device. Each of the plurality of sensors are synchronized.
Abstract:
A system and method for a vehicle including a communication gateway in a vehicle configured to establish a wireless communication connection with a portable device; a plurality of object sensors that detects objects surrounding the vehicle; a remote park assist system configured to (i) identify at least one parking space based on data received from the plurality of object sensors; (iv) determine a movement trajectory for the vehicle; (v) transmit a vehicle maneuver request to the portable device; (vi) receive a plurality of responses from the portable device in response to transmitting the vehicle maneuver request; and (vii) maneuver the vehicle based on the plurality of object sensors, the plurality of responses, and the movement trajectory; and the portable device, in response to receiving a request from the remote park assist system, is configured to transmit the plurality of responses.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided and include a sensor that is configured to generate a first link key data packet. A control module of a vehicle is configured to generate a second link key data packet. In response to (i) a first authenticated response of the first link key data packet matching a second authenticated response of the second link key data packet and (ii) a user device being connected to a communication gateway of the control module by a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication link, the sensor is configured to communicate signal information to the control module using a hardwire link that electrically couples the control module and the sensor. The signal information includes information corresponding to physical characteristics of the BLE communication link.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for vehicle passive entry/passive start (PEPS) are provided. A communication gateway establishes a Bluetooth low energy communication connection with a portable device. The communication connection has a connection event during which information is exchanged between the communication gateway and the portable device. The communication gateway instructs sensors to perform two-way ranging using impulse radio (IR) ultra-wide band (UWB) communication with the portable device based on the information exchanged during the connection event. A localization module determines a location of the portable device based on the two-way ranging performed by the plurality of sensors. A PEPS system receives the location of the portable device from the localization module and performs a vehicle function, including unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, or allowing the vehicle to be started, based on the location of the portable device.
Abstract:
A system is provided for an antenna construction with a higher dielectric constant to support miniaturization without substantially impacting spectral performance of the antenna.