Lumen Technologies has patented a method for implementing IoT functionality in vehicles through a portable device connected to the OBD2 DLC port. The device monitors vehicle sensor data, operator input, and wireless communications to detect compromised vehicle operation, alert the operator, and initiate remediation actions. GlobalData’s report on Lumen Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Iot security system for vehicles with obd2 connection
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12013944B2) outlines a method involving a portable device that communicates with a vehicle's computing systems through an OBD2 DLC port to monitor wireless communications, vehicle sensor data, and operator input sensor data. The portable device analyzes this data to determine if the vehicle's operation has been compromised and alerts the operator if necessary. In the case of a compromise, the device can initiate remediation operations, such as disrupting communication between the vehicle's computing system and external devices. The method is designed for IoT-capable vehicles and involves machine-to-machine IoT communications, with the portable device acting as an IoT gateway.
The patent also details additional features of the portable device, including the ability to analyze sensor data for inconsistencies, block wireless communications using a block-wireless-communications button, jam frequencies to disrupt communication, restore settings and configurations, encrypt and store data locally, and detect and remove malicious software. The device can also validate firmware of the vehicle's computing systems, sensors, and input devices. These functionalities aim to enhance the security and integrity of IoT-capable vehicles by providing real-time monitoring, analysis, and response capabilities through a portable device connected to the vehicle's OBD2 DLC port. The method and device offer a comprehensive approach to safeguarding vehicle operations and data in the evolving landscape of connected vehicles and IoT technologies.
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