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Method and system for component authentication of a vehicle

  • US 20040003231A1
  • Filed: 06/28/2002
  • Published: 01/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for authentication of a prospective vehicle by a component for use in the prospective vehicle, the method performed by the component and comprising the steps of:

  • accessing the prospective vehicle;

    obtaining from a certification authority a certification that an authentic vehicle is associated with a cryptographic key;

    utilizing the cryptographic key in cryptographic communication with the prospective vehicle; and

    determining whether the prospective vehicle is the authentic vehicle based on whether the cryptographic key is successfully utilized in the cryptographic communication.

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