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EP1080288A1 - Remote control device for motor vehicles - Google Patents

Remote control device for motor vehicles

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EP1080288A1
EP1080288A1 EP99923498A EP99923498A EP1080288A1 EP 1080288 A1 EP1080288 A1 EP 1080288A1 EP 99923498 A EP99923498 A EP 99923498A EP 99923498 A EP99923498 A EP 99923498A EP 1080288 A1 EP1080288 A1 EP 1080288A1
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user
vehicle
identification device
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remote control
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Paul Aschauer
Michael Koblbauer
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00563—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys using personal physical data of the operator, e.g. finger prints, retinal images, voicepatterns
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00182—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated with unidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/20—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass
    • G07C9/22—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder
    • G07C9/25—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
    • G07C9/26—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition using a biometric sensor integrated in the pass
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C2009/00753—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by active electrical keys
    • G07C2009/00769—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by active electrical keys with data transmission performed by wireless means
    • G07C2009/00793—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by active electrical keys with data transmission performed by wireless means by Hertzian waves

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  • the invention relates to a remote control device for vehicles
  • Such a remote control device is known from the unpublished German patent application 197 13 607 insofar as the release signal can only be triggered there when the operator is recognized as authorized.
  • the alternative embodiment is also conceivable, in which the release signal is transmitted, but only becomes effective when the operator is recognized as authorized. It is therefore not for the transmission, but rather for the release signal to become effective, whether the operator is the authorized person.
  • the previous invention is only relevant to the extent within the scope of the invention , than is now specifically tailored to the application in a motor vehicle
  • the invention has for its object to provide a remote control device of the type mentioned above, with which effective protection against unauthorized use is achieved, for example, in cases in which the transmitter and thus the identification device fall into the hands of an unauthorized user
  • the identification device now recognizes personal, individual biometric features of the user. For example, the case is excluded in which the identification is carried out using a key for an access control device. Only the authorized user has the individual features. Only he is able to help of the release signal to trigger the desired functions This is p ⁇ mar about opening a vehicle, but also about locking or putting the drive motor into operation and also within the scope of personalization the possibility of parts of the vehicle, such as seats, air conditioning and the like according to the personal needs of each user
  • the identification device can be designed in different ways. One possibility is with the aid of a speech recognition module which, like in known access control devices, recognizes the individual vocal characteristics of the respective user
  • a fingerprint of the authorized user can be a conventional sensor which takes a static image of the fingerprint on the basis of the image recognition and compares it with corresponding information of the authorized user.
  • it can but it is also a sensor in which the fingerprint or the individual features of the fingerprint are detected by a stroking movement of the finger via a fixed sensor
  • the verification of the user can be carried out in different ways. For example, it can be carried out in the unit formed from the transmitter and identification device. This unit can also be connected to a conventional mechanical key. This possibility of verification offers the advantage that the release signal may not be available the vehicle is transmitted This ensures that the release signal is protected against eavesdropping
  • the user can also be verified in the vehicle.
  • the release signal and the information obtained with the aid of the identification device are then transmitted to the vehicle and only if this information is that of the authorized user, the corresponding functions of the Vehicle drawn
  • the latter additionally offers the possibility of enabling the use of the vehicle by several authorized persons.
  • the information of an authorized user is transmitted. If the information is then transmitted, for example within a period of one minute, in the form of the biometric data of a new user, the latter applies In the future, this is also considered to be authorized.
  • the prerequisite for this is that this information, as well as the information of the first authorized user, be stored in the vehicle and kept ready for the comparison of subsequently transmitted information
  • Fig. 2 shows a detail of Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale
  • FIG. 1 shows a top view of a remote-controllable vehicle 1 which has a plurality of transponders 2, 3 which are connected to a central control device (not shown).
  • the transponders 2 and 3 are part of a remote control device which is operated by a mobile transponder 4
  • the transponder 4 is located in a remote control key 4 'which is common today and has a he of push buttons, for example 5 and 6 on the push button 5 is used to give a control device for the central locking and locking system of the vehicle (not shown) the command "lock” or "lock", the push button 6 to the command "unlock”
  • the mode of operation of the key switch 5 corresponds to that of the radio key common today, the mode of operation of the key switch 6 is designed according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows the key 4' of FIG. 1 on an enlarged scale.
  • the sensor 7 takes a picture of the skin rile structure of the user and compares this structure with a structure which is stored in a memory (not shown) of the key 4. The comparison is carried out in a manner known per se via corresponding commercially available devices for fingerprint identification. In this comparison If the user is recognized as authorized, a transmitter also provided in the key 4 'transmits a release signal to the transponders 2 and 3, which then forward this release signal to appropriate devices, for example for central locking or the commissioning of the vehicle. This signal can, as such known about a Ve tapping mechanism must be bug-proof and individually tailored to the respective vehicle
  • the senor 7 is also possible to design the sensor 7 in such a way that it only receives information about the skin groove structure of the respective user and accepts this information the vehicle is transferred There is then the comparison device which compares this information with stored information of the authorized user or users and, if necessary, carries out the described release operations It is also possible, after the identification of an authorized user, which can be made visible by a light indicator 8 in the key 4, for example, to save the biometric data (finger structure) of another user or to transmit it to the vehicle 1. This user is then also authorized and can open or start up the vehicle in the future without prior authorization by the initially authorized user. All that is necessary is to record the biometric data by the sensor 7 in the manner described and to compare it with the data then stored by the same user. In this way it is possible to include the user authorization of several users
  • a voice comparison device known per se can also be provided in the key 4 ′, which identifies the authorized user on the basis of his voice spectrum
  • the storage process can be tamper-proof by saving the data only if the mechanical part 9 of the key 4 'is in a holder, e.g. the ignition lock of the vehicle 1 is introduced and there unlocks a mechanical lock

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Abstract

The invention relates to a remote control device for motor vehicles (1), comprising a transmitter (4) for a wireless transmitted enabling signal, which is activated only when the user has been recognized as an authorized user and which has an identification device (7) recognizing said authorization and which is assembled in one single constructional unit along with the transmitter. The identification device records personal and individual characteristics of the user.

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Fernbedienungseinrichtung für FahrzeugeRemote control device for vehicles
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Fernbedienungseinrichtung für FahrzeugeThe invention relates to a remote control device for vehicles
Eine derartige Fernbedienungseinrichtung ist aus der nicht vorveroffentlichten deutschen Patentanmeldung 197 13 607 insoweit bekannt, als dort das Freigabesignal erst auslosbar ist, wenn der Bediener als berechtigt erkannt ist Im Rahmen der vor- hegenden Erfindung ist auch die alternative Ausfuhrungsform vorstellbar, bei der das Freigabesignal zwar übertragen wird, aber erst dann wirksam wird, wenn der Bediener als berechtigt erkannt ist Es kommt somit nicht für das Übertragen, sondern das Wirksamwerden des Freigabesignals darauf an, ob der Bediener der Berechtigte ist Ferner ist im Rahmen der Erfindung die frühere Erfindung nur insoweit maßgeblich, als nunmehr speziell auf den Anwendungsfall bei einem Kraftfahrzeug abgestellt istSuch a remote control device is known from the unpublished German patent application 197 13 607 insofar as the release signal can only be triggered there when the operator is recognized as authorized. Within the scope of the present invention, the alternative embodiment is also conceivable, in which the release signal is transmitted, but only becomes effective when the operator is recognized as authorized. It is therefore not for the transmission, but rather for the release signal to become effective, whether the operator is the authorized person. Furthermore, the previous invention is only relevant to the extent within the scope of the invention , than is now specifically tailored to the application in a motor vehicle
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Fembedienungseinπchtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, mit der eine wirksame Sicherung vor einer unberechtigten Benutzung beispielsweise in den Fallen erzielt wird, in denen der Sender und damit die Identifizierungseinrichtung in die Hände eines nicht berechtigten Benutzers fallenThe invention has for its object to provide a remote control device of the type mentioned above, with which effective protection against unauthorized use is achieved, for example, in cases in which the transmitter and thus the identification device fall into the hands of an unauthorized user
Die Erfindung lost diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1The invention achieves this object through the features of patent claim 1
Die Identifizierungseinrichtung erkennt nunmehr personliche individuelle biometπ- sche Merkmale des Benutzers Es ist damit beispielsweise der Fall ausgeschlossen, bei dem die Identifizierung anhand eines Schlüssels für eine Zugangskontrolleinrichtung vorgenommen wird Nur der berechtigte Benutzer weist die individuellen Merkmale auf Nur er ist in der Lage, mit Hilfe des Freigabesignais die gewünschten Funktionen auszulosen Dabei handelt es sich pπmar um das Offnen eines Fahrzeugs, aber auch um das Verschließen bzw die Inbetriebnahme des Antriebsmotors sowie auch im Rahmen der Personahsierung um die Möglichkeit, Ausrustuπgsbau- teile des Fahrzeugs, wie Sitze, Klimaanlage und dergleichen entsprechend den persönlichen Bedurfnissen des jeweiligen Benutzers einzustellenThe identification device now recognizes personal, individual biometric features of the user. For example, the case is excluded in which the identification is carried out using a key for an access control device. Only the authorized user has the individual features. Only he is able to help of the release signal to trigger the desired functions This is pπmar about opening a vehicle, but also about locking or putting the drive motor into operation and also within the scope of personalization the possibility of parts of the vehicle, such as seats, air conditioning and the like according to the personal needs of each user
Die Identifizierungseinrichtung kann auf unterschiedliche Weise ausgestaltet sein Eine Möglichkeit besteht mit Hilfe eines Spracherkennungsmoduls, das wie bei bekannten Zugangskontrolleinrichtungen die individuellen stimmlichen Merkmale des jeweiligen Benutzers erkenntThe identification device can be designed in different ways. One possibility is with the aid of a speech recognition module which, like in known access control devices, recognizes the individual vocal characteristics of the respective user
Alternativ dazu ist es auch möglich, mit Hilfe der Identifizierungseinrichtung einen Fingerabdruck des berechtigten Benutzers abzutasten Es kann sich dabei um einen konventionellen Sensor handeln, der auf der Basis der Bilderkennung ein statisches Bild des Fingerabdrucks aufnimmt und mit entsprechenden Informationen des berechtigten Benutzers vergleicht Alternativ kann es sich dabei aber auch um einen Sensor handeln, bei dem der Fingerabdruck bzw die individuellen Merkmale des Fingerabdrucks durch eine streichende Bewegung des Fingers über einen feststehenden Sensor erfaßt werdenAlternatively, it is also possible to scan a fingerprint of the authorized user with the aid of the identification device.This can be a conventional sensor which takes a static image of the fingerprint on the basis of the image recognition and compares it with corresponding information of the authorized user.Alternatively, it can but it is also a sensor in which the fingerprint or the individual features of the fingerprint are detected by a stroking movement of the finger via a fixed sensor
Die Verifikation des Benutzers kann auf unterschiedliche Weise vorgenommen werden Sie kann beispielsweise in der aus Sender und Identifizierungseinrichtung ge- bildeten Baueinheit vorgenommen werden Diese Baueinheit kann auch mit einem konventionellen mechanischen Schlüssel verbunden sein Diese Möglichkeit der Verifikation bietet den Vorteil, daß ggf das Freigabesignal nicht an das Fahrzeug übertragen wird Damit ist eine besondere Abhorsicherheit für das Freigabesignal erreichtThe verification of the user can be carried out in different ways. For example, it can be carried out in the unit formed from the transmitter and identification device. This unit can also be connected to a conventional mechanical key. This possibility of verification offers the advantage that the release signal may not be available the vehicle is transmitted This ensures that the release signal is protected against eavesdropping
Alternativ kann die Verifikation des Benutzers auch im Fahrzeug vorgenommen werden Es werden dann das Freigabesignal und die mit Hilfe der Identifizierungseinrichtung gewonnenen Informationen an das Fahrzeug übertragen und nur dann, wenn diese Informationen die des berechtigten Benutzers sind, mittels des Freiga- besignals die entsprechenden Funktionen des Fahrzeugs ausgelost Letzteres bietet zusätzlich die Möglichkeit, eine Nutzung des Fahrzeugs durch mehrere Berechtigte zu ermöglichen Hierzu wird zunächst die Information eines berechtigten Benutzers übertragen Wird anschließend, beispielsweise innerhalb einer Zeitspanne von einer Minute, die Information in Form der biometrischen Daten eines neuen Benutzers übertragen, so gilt dieser zukunftig ebenfalls als berechtigt Voraussetzung hierfür ist, daß diese Information wie auch die Information des ersten berechtigten Benutzers im Fahrzeug abgespeichert und für den Vergleich einer nachfolgend übertragenen Information bereitgehalten wirdAlternatively, the user can also be verified in the vehicle. The release signal and the information obtained with the aid of the identification device are then transmitted to the vehicle and only if this information is that of the authorized user, the corresponding functions of the Vehicle drawn The latter additionally offers the possibility of enabling the use of the vehicle by several authorized persons. First, the information of an authorized user is transmitted. If the information is then transmitted, for example within a period of one minute, in the form of the biometric data of a new user, the latter applies In the future, this is also considered to be authorized. The prerequisite for this is that this information, as well as the information of the first authorized user, be stored in the vehicle and kept ready for the comparison of subsequently transmitted information
Damit ist es beispielsweise möglich, bei einem Hotel oder auf einem Parkplatz den Aufseher in die Lage zu versetzen, das Fahrzeug selbständig zu benutzen Gleichzeitig ist sichergestellt, daß die Benutzung durch einen Nichtberechtigten ausgeschlossen ist Es ist auch möglich, die Nutzungsmoglichkeiten für den auf diese Weise mit der Berechtigung versehenen Benutzer einzuschränken So kann es bei- spielsweise sinnvoll sein, diesem nur die Benutzung des Fahrzeugs mit einer Maxi- algeschwindigkeit von 20 km/h zuzugestehen Dies bietet den Vorteil, daß dann, wenn der neue Benutzer seine Berechtigung durch Zwang des ersten Benutzers erlangt hat, dieser zweite Benutzer nur in eingeschränktem Umfang über das Kraftfahrzeug verfugen kannThis makes it possible, for example, to enable the supervisor of a hotel or a parking lot to use the vehicle independently.At the same time, it ensures that use by an unauthorized person is excluded.It is also possible to use the vehicle in this way Restrict users with the authorization. For example, it may make sense to only allow them to use the vehicle at a maximum speed of 20 km / h. This has the advantage that if the new user is forced to do so by the first Has acquired user, this second user can only have limited access to the motor vehicle
Anhand der Zeichnung ist die Erfindung weiter erläutert Es zeigtThe invention is further explained on the basis of the drawing
Fig 1 ein Ubersichtsbild für die erfindungsgemaße Fernbedienungseinnchtung für Fahrzeuge und1 shows an overview image for the remote control device for vehicles and
Fig 2 eine Einzelheit von Fig 1 im vergrößerten MaßstabFig. 2 shows a detail of Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale
In Fig 1 ist ein fernbedienbares Fahrzeug 1 in der Draufsicht gezeigt, das mehrere Transponder 2, 3 besitzt, die mit einem zentralen Steuergerat (nicht dargestellt) ver- bunden sind Die Transponder 2 und 3 sind Teil einer Fernbedienungseinnchtung, die durch einen mobilen Transponder 4 steuerbar ist Der Transponder 4 befindet sich in einem heutzutage üblichen Fembedienungs-Schlussel 4' und weist eine Rei- he von Tastschaltern, beispielsweise 5 und 6 auf Der Tastschalter 5 dient dazu, einem Steuergerat für die Zentralvernegelungs- und Schließanlage des Fahrzeugs (nicht dargestellt) den Befehl „Verriegeln" bzw „Sichern" aufzugeben, der Tastschalter 6 dazu, den Befehl „Entriegeln" aufzugeben Wahrend die Wirkungsweise des Tastschalters 5 der des heutzutage üblichen Funkschlussels entspricht, ist die Wirkungsweise des Tastschalters 6 erfindungsgemaß gestaltet1 shows a top view of a remote-controllable vehicle 1 which has a plurality of transponders 2, 3 which are connected to a central control device (not shown). The transponders 2 and 3 are part of a remote control device which is operated by a mobile transponder 4 The transponder 4 is located in a remote control key 4 'which is common today and has a he of push buttons, for example 5 and 6 on the push button 5 is used to give a control device for the central locking and locking system of the vehicle (not shown) the command "lock" or "lock", the push button 6 to the command "unlock" To give up While the mode of operation of the key switch 5 corresponds to that of the radio key common today, the mode of operation of the key switch 6 is designed according to the invention
Wird der Tastschalter 6 betätigt, so wird gleichzeitig ein Sensor aktiviert, der sich unterhalb des aus durchsichtigem Material befindlichen Tastkorpers 6' befindet Der Sensor 7 ist in Fig 2 im Detail gezeigt Fig 2 zeigt den Schlüssel 4' von Fig 1 in vergrößertem Maßstab Der Sensor 7 nimmt ein Bild der Hautnilenstruktur des Benutzers auf und vergleicht diese Struktur mit einer Struktur, die in einem Speicher (nicht dargestellt) des Schlüssels 4 hinterlegt ist Der Vergleich wird in an sich bekannter Weise über entsprechende handelsübliche Einrichtungen zur Fingerabdruck Identifizierung durchgeführt Wird bei diesem Vergleich der Benutzer als berechtigt erkannt, so übertragt ein ebenfalls im Schlüssel 4' vorgesehener Sender ein Freigabesignal zu den Transpondem 2 und 3, die dieses Freigabesignal dann an entsprechende Einrichtungen, beispielsweise für die Zentralvernegelung bzw die Inbetriebnahme des Fahrzeugs weiterleiten Dieses Signal kann, wie an sich bekannt, über einen Verschlusselungsmechanismus abhörsicher und individuell auf das jeweilige Fahrzeug abgestimmt seinIf the key switch 6 is actuated, a sensor is activated at the same time, which is located below the probe body 6 'made of transparent material. The sensor 7 is shown in detail in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 shows the key 4' of FIG. 1 on an enlarged scale. The sensor 7 takes a picture of the skin rile structure of the user and compares this structure with a structure which is stored in a memory (not shown) of the key 4. The comparison is carried out in a manner known per se via corresponding commercially available devices for fingerprint identification. In this comparison If the user is recognized as authorized, a transmitter also provided in the key 4 'transmits a release signal to the transponders 2 and 3, which then forward this release signal to appropriate devices, for example for central locking or the commissioning of the vehicle. This signal can, as such known about a Ve tapping mechanism must be bug-proof and individually tailored to the respective vehicle
Anstelle der dargestellten und beschriebenen Ausfuhrungsform mit der im Schlüssel 4' angeordneten Vergleichseinrichtung für den Fingerabdruck des berechtigten Be- nutzers, ist es auch möglich, den Sensor 7 so auszugestalten, daß er lediglich eine Information über die Hautrillenstruktur des jeweiligen Benutzers aufnimmt und diese Information an das Fahrzeug übertragt Dort befindet sich dann die Vergleichsein- richtung, die diese Information mit gespeicherten Informationen des bzw der berechtigten Benutzer vergleicht und ggf die beschriebenen Freigabeoperationen durchfuhrt Ebenfalls möglich ist, nach der Identifizierung eines berechtigten Benutzers, die beispielsweise durch einen Leuchtanzeige 8 im Schlüssel 4 sichtbar gemacht werden kann, die biometrischen Daten (Fingerπllenstruktur) eines weiteren Benutzers abzuspeichern bzw auch an das Fahrzeug 1 zu übertragen Dieser Benutzer ist dann ebenfalls berechtigt und kann zukunftig ohne vorhergehende Autorisierung durch den zunächst berechtigten Benutzer das Fahrzeug offnen bzw in Betrieb nehmen Hierzu ist es lediglich erforderlich, die biometrischen Daten durch den Sensor 7 in der beschriebenen Weise aufzunehmen und mit den dann gespeicherten Daten desselben Benutzers zu vergleichen Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, die Benut- Zungsberechtigung mehrerer Benutzer aufzunehmenInstead of the illustrated and described embodiment with the comparison device for the fingerprint of the authorized user arranged in the key 4 ', it is also possible to design the sensor 7 in such a way that it only receives information about the skin groove structure of the respective user and accepts this information the vehicle is transferred There is then the comparison device which compares this information with stored information of the authorized user or users and, if necessary, carries out the described release operations It is also possible, after the identification of an authorized user, which can be made visible by a light indicator 8 in the key 4, for example, to save the biometric data (finger structure) of another user or to transmit it to the vehicle 1. This user is then also authorized and can open or start up the vehicle in the future without prior authorization by the initially authorized user. All that is necessary is to record the biometric data by the sensor 7 in the manner described and to compare it with the data then stored by the same user. In this way it is possible to include the user authorization of several users
Anstelle eines Sensors, der auf die Hautrillenstruktur anspricht, kann auch eine an sich bekannte Stimmvergleichseinπchtung im Schlüssel 4' vorgesehen sein, die den berechtigten Benutzer anhand seines Stimmspektrums identifiziertInstead of a sensor that responds to the skin groove structure, a voice comparison device known per se can also be provided in the key 4 ′, which identifies the authorized user on the basis of his voice spectrum
Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, nur dem berechtigten Benutzer die Möglichkeit zu verschaffen, mit Hilfe des Schlüssels 4 das Fahrzeug tatsächlich zu benutzen Wird der Schlüssel 4 verloren, sind die biometrischen Daten des Finders und möglichen unberechtigten Benutzers weder im Schlüssel 4' noch im Fahrzeug 1 gespeichert Trotz des Schlusselbesitzes ist er nicht in der Lage, das Fahrzeug zu benutzen Der Speichervorgang kann manipulationssicher vorgenommen werden, indem die Speicherung nur möglich ist, wenn der mechanische Teil 9 des Schlüssels 4' in eine Aufnahme, z B das Zündschloß des Fahrzeugs 1 eingeführt ist und dort eine mechanische Sperre entriegeltIn this way it is possible to give only the authorized user the possibility of actually using the vehicle with the help of the key 4. If the key 4 is lost, the finder's biometric data and possible unauthorized users are neither in the key 4 'nor in the vehicle 1 saved Despite having the key, he is not able to use the vehicle. The storage process can be tamper-proof by saving the data only if the mechanical part 9 of the key 4 'is in a holder, e.g. the ignition lock of the vehicle 1 is introduced and there unlocks a mechanical lock
Damit ist ein wirksamer Diebstahlschutz erzielt Effective theft protection is achieved

Claims

Patentansprücheclaims
1 Fernbedienungseinnchtung für Fahrzeuge mit einem Sender für ein drahtlos übermitteltes Freigabesignal, das erst wirksam ist, wenn der Benutzer als berechtigt erkannt ist, und mit einer Identifizierungseinrichtung, durch die diese Be- rechtigung erkannt wird und die mit dem Sender zu einer Baueinheit vereinigt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Identifizierungseinrichtung persönliche, individuelle Merkmale des Benutzers aufnimmt1 remote control device for vehicles with a transmitter for a wirelessly transmitted release signal, which is only effective when the user is recognized as authorized, and with an identification device by which this authorization is recognized and which is combined with the transmitter to form a structural unit, characterized in that the identification device records personal, individual characteristics of the user
2 Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Identifizie- rungseinπchtung einen Fingerabdruck aufnimmt2 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the identification device takes a fingerprint
3 Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Identifizierungseinrichtung eine Stimm Charakteristik aufnimmt3 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the identification device records a voice characteristic
4 Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Identifizierungseinrichtung die aufgenommene Information überprüft und die Verifikation des Benutzers vornimmt4 Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the identification device checks the recorded information and carries out the verification of the user
5 Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Identifizierungseinrichtung die aufgenommene Information zum Fahrzeug übertragt und die Verifikation des Benutzers im Kraftfahrzeug vorgenommen ist5 Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the identification device transmits the recorded information to the vehicle and the verification of the user is carried out in the motor vehicle
6 Einrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Anschluß an die Übertragung der Information über den berechtigten Benutzer eine entspre- chende Information über einen neuen Benutzer übertragbar ist, der dann ebenfalls berechtigt ist Einrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Berechtigung des neuen Benutzers eingeschränkt ist 6 Device according to claim 5, characterized in that, following the transmission of the information about the authorized user, corresponding information about a new user can be transmitted, who is then also authorized Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the authorization of the new user is restricted
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