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US9079554B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9079554-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314071704-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Publication date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
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A computer-implemented method includes determining that an infotainment system has been activated. The method further includes accessing a vehicle network containing at least a unique vehicle identifier. The method additionally includes comparing the unique vehicle identifier to a stored vehicle identifier. The method further includes permitting access to the infotainment system only if the unique vehicle identifier matches the stored vehicle identifier.
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What is claimed is: 1. A computer-implemented method comprising: determining, by a processor, that a requested-upload corresponds to a locked vehicle infotainment system (VIS) unlocking procedure; verifying, by the processor, requested-upload authenticity; activating, by the processor, the requested-upload to unlock the VIS; responsive to the unlocking, deleting, by the processor, a vehicle identification number (VIN) associated with the locked VIS; obtaining, by the proce…
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- What does patent US9079554B2 cover?
- A computer-implemented method includes determining that an infotainment system has been activated. The method further includes accessing a vehicle network containing at least a unique vehicle identifier. The method additionally includes comparing the unique vehicle identifier to a stored vehicle identifier. The method further includes permitting access to the infotainment system only if the uni…
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- Ford Global Tech Llc
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- Primary CPC classification B60R25/01. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jul 14 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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