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Method, computer program and apparatus for verifying authorization of a mobile communication device

  • US 10,266,148 B2
  • Filed: 07/26/2017
  • Issued: 04/23/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for checking an authorization of a mobile communication device for operating a vehicle engine of a vehicle, the method comprising:

  • determining a position of a mobile communication device, wherein the position of the mobile communication device is inside or outside the vehicle, the determining of the position of the mobile communication device corresponding to determining a position of the mobile communication device in or on a wireless charging apparatus of the vehicle;

    receiving a digital key value from the mobile communication device; and

    checking the authorization of the mobile communication device for operating the vehicle engine, based on the position of the mobile communication device and based on the digital key value;

    wherein the determining of the position of the mobile communication device further comprises varying a radiation characteristic of an antenna unit and capturing information about transmission properties between the antenna unit and the mobile communication device based on the varied radiation characteristic, wherein the determining of the position of the mobile communication device is based on the captured transmission properties.

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