Michael Westra

The present disclosure general relates to the field of networked computerized infotainment system. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a vehicle computing system using a high speed network to manage data between one or more control modules communicating with the system.

The illustrative embodiments generally relate to a method and apparatus for tailored wireless module updating.

In a first illustrative embodiment, a system includes a mobile device processor configured to communicate wirelessly with both a remote server and a vehicle computing system (VCS). The processor is further configured to query the VCS for a module version, relay the module version to a remote system and receive information relating to an updated module version and module. The processor is also configured to query the VCS for vehicle battery information, inform a user of battery sufficiency for… Show more

In a first illustrative embodiment, a system includes a mobile device processor configured to communicate wirelessly with both a remote server and a vehicle computing system (VCS). The processor is further configured to query the VCS for a module version, relay the module version to a remote system and receive information relating to an updated module version and module. The processor is also configured to query the VCS for vehicle battery information, inform a user of battery sufficiency for a recommended installation of the updated module, and, responsive to a user instruction to proceed with installation, instruct the VCS to download and install the updated module. Show less

In a first illustrative embodiment, a computer implemented method includes receiving a request for payment-related information at a wireless device. The method also includes communicating between the wireless device and a paired vehicle computing system (VCS) to verify the presence of a known vehicle. Further, the method includes transmitting requested payment-related information, responsive to the verification of the presence of the known vehicle.

Method for vehicle hardware theft prevention.

A computer-implemented authentication method includes receiving a request to access one or more features of a vehicle computing system (VCS) from an application running on a wireless device in communication with the VCS. The method further includes preparing a secure access rights request to a remote server including one or more characteristics associated with the application and sending the secure request from the VCS, through the wireless device to the remote server. The method additionally… Show more

A computer-implemented authentication method includes receiving a request to access one or more features of a vehicle computing system (VCS) from an application running on a wireless device in communication with the VCS. The method further includes preparing a secure access rights request to a remote server including one or more characteristics associated with the application and sending the secure request from the VCS, through the wireless device to the remote server. The method additionally includes receiving a response to the request having been sent from the remote server through the wireless device. The method includes verifying the authenticity of the received response and updating a policy table including information from the received response, the information including at least an expiration trigger and access rights for the application. Also, the method includes validating the application for usage based at least on the information included in the updated policy table. Show less

Various embodiments relate to wireless
connectivity within a vehicle. In some embodiments, a
vehicle computer may serve as an in-vehicle wireless access
point for one or more devices in a vehicle.

Various embodiments relate to methods and systems for providing volumes of data to a vehicle infotainment computing system. In some embodiments, the volumes of data may comprise software applications.

Interfacing with mobile applications over a variety of transport channels.

Various embodiments relate to security controls associated with the use of a vehicle computing system. In some embodiments, the security controls relate to regulating the use of vehicle resources when using applications installed on one or more devices via the vehicle computing system. The one or more devices may be remote from the vehicle computing system.

Various embodiments generally relate to methods and systems for queuing messages related to vehicle-related services.

The illustrative embodiments generally relate to a protocol for communication between a vehicle-based computing system and a service delivery network (SDN).