[001] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to providing secured access to a vehicle, and more particularly to methods and systems for securing access to the vehicle by using biometrics and dynamic passwords.
BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, a vehicle may have different types of locking mechanisms, which enable an authorized user to access and operate the vehicle. Similarly, if an un-authorized user possess key of the vehicle, then the un-authorized user may access/operate the vehicle without the knowledge of the authorized user. Also, considering the vehicle such as a tractor which has additional accessories such as trailers, the accessories may be removed from the vehicle by the un-authorized user.
[003] Accordingly, the conventional methods to access vehicles include using a keyless access mechanism. Typically, the keyless access mechanism may include a key chain fob with several push buttons that may lock and unlock the doors of the vehicle and release a trunk latch, or activate a horn and/or lights associated with a panic function.
[004] In the case of a vehicle with an open cab, grab bar(s)/handle(s) may have been disclosed for accessing the vehicle. However, the grab bar(s)/handle(s) may not be communicatively coupled to the door lock and/or alarm of the vehicle to prevent the access of the vehicle by the un-authorized user.
OBJECTS
[005] The principal object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for securing access to a vehicle.
[006] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for providing keyless access to the vehicle.

[007] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for performing a two level authentication of a user to enable access to the vehicle.
[008] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for providing authorized keyless ignition of the vehicle engine.
[009] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for providing a dynamic password to authenticate a user of the vehicle.
[0010] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for creating additional user profiles to enable access to the vehicle.
[0011] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for transmitting the details of a second user to a first user, on the second user attempting to access the vehicle.
[0012] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating at least one embodiment and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0013] Embodiments herein are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, through out which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better

understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for securing access to a vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0015] FIG. 2 is a flow chart depicting the process of data management, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0016] FIG. 3a is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle with a cabin or a trailer by the first user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0017] FIG. 3b is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle with cabin or trailer by the second user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0018] FIG. 4a is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the first user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0019] FIG. 4b is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the second user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0020] FIG. 5a is a flow chart depicting a method for securing access to the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0021] FIG. 5b, is a flow chart depicting a method for managing user data in at least one of an electronic device and a Control Unit (CU), according to embodiments as disclosed herein; and
[0022] FIG. 5c is an example flow chart depicting a method for connecting to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network by the Control Unit (CU), according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0024] The embodiments herein achieve methods and systems for securing access to a vehicle by authenticating user using at least one of a biometric data and a dynamic password. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 5c, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for securing access to a vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The system 100 includes a first biometric device 102, a second biometric device 104, a Control Unit (CU) 106 and an electronic device 108. The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may include an input means such as a keypad, touchpad, a touchscreen, and so on. The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may be connected to the CU 106 via at least one of a wired network, a Controller Area Network (CAN), a bus network, and so on. Further, the electronic device 108 may be connected to the CU 106 via a communication network. The communication network may be a wired (such as a local area network, a CAN, Ethernet, and so on) network or a wireless communication network

(such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Infrared (IR), Radio Frequency (RF), cellular, and so on).
[0026] The system 100 may also include a server (not shown) and databases (not shown) to extract a user details such as profile details and biometric details and so on. In an embodiment, the system 100 may include a cloud computing platform/system. The cloud computing system, such as system 100 can be part of a public cloud or a private cloud. The server may be a standalone server or a server on a cloud. Further, the server may be any kind of computing device such as those, but not limited to a personal computer, a notebook, a tablet, desktop computer, a laptop, a handheld device a mobile device, and so on. The server can be a vendor/OEM (original equipment manufacturer) server. Although not shown, some or all of the devices in the system 100 can be connected to a cloud computing platform via a gateway. Also, the cloud platform can be connected to devices located in different geographical locations.
[0027] The CU 106 may also include a processor, a micro¬controller, a memory, a storage unit, an input output unit, an electronic control unit and a display unit. The CU 106 may also control a series of actuators on an internal combustion engine. The CU 106 may be a dedicated control unit or a generic control unit which may perform other functions related to the vehicle, such as the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and so on.
[0028] Further, the electronic device 108 can be, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a handheld device, a phablet, a laptop, a computer, a wearable computing device, a vehicle infotainment system, an IoT (Internet of Things) device, a vehicle infotainment system, a vehicle dashboard, and so on. The electronic device 108 may include a processor, a memory, a storage unit, input output unit and a display unit. Further, the electronic device 108 may comprise processing modules (not

shown) and a database (not shown). Further, the electronic device 108 may include or may be coupled to at least one of, a fingerprint scanner, an iris scanner and so on, to obtain the biometric details of the user.
[0029] Examples of the vehicle includes, but not limited to, at least one of a car, a truck, a tractor, a bus, a van, a motor cycle, a scooter, a farm equipment, and so on. The vehicle may include at least one accessory attached to the vehicle, such as, but not limited to, a tower, a trailer, a cabin, a hitch, an implement, a towable implement, a push-able implement, and so on. The first biometric device 104 may be mounted to at least one of a door, a tower, a trailer, a footrest, a handle, and so on.
[0030] The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may use sensors, such as at least one of, but not limited to, a motion sensor, a touch sensor, a fingerprint reader, an iris reader, a face recognition camera, a voice recognition, a gas sensor, and so on. Further, the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 can sense biometric means, such as at least one of, but not limited to, fingerprint, palms, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina, odor/scent, and so on. The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 can store the biometric data such as but not limited to fingerprint, palms, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina, odor/scent, and so on. In an embodiment herein, the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may use different sensors, which may sense different biometric means. In an embodiment herein, both the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may use the same sensors, which may sense the same biometric means.
[0031] In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to receive, by the first biometric device 102, at least one of a first input from at least one of a first user and a second user. In an embodiment, the first input

includes an action input and a keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to determine, by the first biometric device 102, if at least one of the first input is at least one of an action input and a keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to transmit, by the first biometric device 102, a first dynamic One-Time Password (OTP) via the CU 106, to a communicatively coupled electronic device 108 associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the first input is the keypad entry input. The dynamic OTP can be at least one of but not limited to a Personal Identification Number (PIN), an alphanumeric code, a numeric code, and so on. The dynamic OTP may be generated by at least one of but not limited to, an application for generating the dynamic OTP, the server, the CU 106 and so on. In an embodiment, the application for generating dynamic OTP may reside in electronic device 108.
[0032] In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to provide, by the first biometric device 102, an access for at least one of the first user and the second user to the vehicle, based on validating at least one of the action input and the first dynamic OTP. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to receive, by the second biometric device 104, at least one of a second input from at least one of the first user and the second user. In an embodiment, the second input comprises the action input and the keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to determine, if at least one of the second input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to transmit, by the second biometric device 104, a second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, to the communicatively coupled electronic device 108 associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the second input is the keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to initiate, by the second

biometric device 104, ignition of engine of the vehicle, via the CU 106, based on validating at least one of the action input and the second dynamic OTP.
[0033] In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to store, by
5 the electronic device 108, the received data corresponding to at least one of
the first user and the second user. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to transmit, by the electronic device 108, the received data corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user to the CU 106, based on establishing a communication with the CU 106. In an
10 embodiment, the system 100 is configured to receive, by the electronic
device 108, the at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, from at least one of the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104.
[0034] In another embodiment, the system 100 is configured to
15 determine, by the CU 106, via the at least one of the first biometric device
102 and the second biometric device 104, the at least one of the first input and the second input is the keypad entry input. In an example, the system 100 is configured to initiate, by the CU 106, a search for a pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network. The system 100 is configured to
20 connect, by the CU 106, to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot
communication network for transmitting at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP.
[0035] In an embodiment, the second user is added by the first user via the electronic device 108, wherein the electronic device 108 comprises
25 an application to enable addition of at least one of the first user and the
second user. In an embodiment, the second user can be a plurality of users added by the first user via the electronic device 108. In another embodiment, the first user may receive at least one of a message and a notification via the electronic device 108, if the second user performs at
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least one of the accessing the vehicle and attempt to ignite the engine of the
vehicle. In an embodiment, the first biometric device 102 is mounted to the
vehicle on at least one of a door and a trailer. In another embodiment, the
second biometric device 104 is mounted to the vehicle on at least one of a
5 dashboard, a steering, a gear, and a handle. In yet another embodiment,
authenticating at least one of the first input and the second input may
comprise validating at least one of a biometric data, a user ID, and a
dynamic OTP. In an embodiment, the at least one of the first dynamic OTP
and the second dynamic OTP is transmitted by the CU 106 to the electronic
10 device 108 using at least one of a Short Message Service (SMS), an Instant
Message (IM), an e-mail, a widget, a pop-up, and a one-time dynamic password (OTP) generating application.
[0036] The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric
device 104 can have different dynamic OTPs. The dynamic OTP may be
15 valid for certain time period such as 12 hours or a day, wherein the engine
may be ignited with the same dynamic OTP by the same user.
[0037] Embodiments disclosed herein may provide access to
different users using a dynamic OTP. The dynamic OTP can be generated
randomly by OTP generation method associated with pseudo-
20 randomness or randomness. The dynamic OTP can be random in nature and
may be valid for limited period. The dynamic OTP may be based on time
synchronization or mathematical method. The system 100 may include
dynamic OTP generating application that may generate dynamic OTP and
transmit to at least one of the CU 106 and the first user or second user.
25 [0038] Further, two level authentication may be used to provide
secured access to the vehicle. In an example herein, the first level of
authentication can be a User ID and the second level of authentication can
be the dynamic OTP. The vehicle may not be accessed if the information
provided by the user is not authenticated. For example, if User ID and
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dynamic OTP are incorrect, then the dynamic OTP may expire after certain
period. Further, the at least one of the first user and the second user may
choose action input such as biometrics for second level of authentication
via second biometric device 104, even if the at least one of the first user
5 and the second user had chosen keypad entry input for the first level of
authentication via first biometric device 102.
[0039] FIG. 2 is a flow chart depicting the process of data management, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. At a first step, a dealer of the vehicle may register the first user (i.e. owner or a driver) via
10 the application of the electronic device 108. At a second step, the dealer or
the first user may provide the details of the first user in the application of electronic device 108. At a third step, the dealer or the first user may provide the vehicle data via the application of the electronic device 108. At a fourth step, the electronic device 108 may be connected via the Wi-Fi
15 hotspot or wired interface to the CU 106 associated with the vehicle. At
fifth step, the user may add/modify the provided details in the application of electronic device 108. At sixth step, the data is saved by the electronic device 108 and synced with the CU 106 based on establishing the connection with the CU 106.
20 [0040] The various actions in method may be performed in the
order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 2 may be omitted.
[0041] FIG. 3a is a flow chart of example scenario for accessing the vehicle with a cabin or a trailer by the first user, according to embodiments
25 as disclosed herein. The first user can use at least one of the biometric
mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If any one of the biometric devices is damaged/not functioning, then the first user may use the dynamic OTP mode of authentication. The first user may perform an action using the first biometric device 102 to unlock the door or trailer of the vehicle. Similarly,
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the first user may perform an action using the second biometric device 104 to turn on the ignition of the vehicle.
[0042] Accordingly, the first user may enter user ID on the keypad
of the first biometric device 102, to receive the dynamic OTP through
5 electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered
using the keypad of the first biometric device 102, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the first user to unlock the door via the first biometric device 102. After unlocking the door of the vehicle, the first user may enter inside the vehicle and proceed for second level authentication.
10 The first user may again enter the user ID on the keypad of the second
biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through the electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the second biometric device 104, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the first user to turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The CU 106
15 may also initiate the process of igniting the engine of the vehicle.
[0043] The various actions in method may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 3a may be omitted.
[0044] FIG. 3b is a flow chart of example scenario for accessing the
20 vehicle with cabin or trailer by the second user, according to embodiments
as disclosed herein. The second user may be added by the first user in the application of the electronic device 108 and synced to the CU 106 for the first time. The second user can use at least one of the biometric mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If the biometric device is damaged/not functioning,
25 then the second user may use the dynamic OTP mode of authentication.
The second user may perform the action across first biometric device 102 to unlock the door or trailer of the vehicle. The first user may be notified via the message or in-app notification about the second user details.
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Similarly, the second user may perform the action across the second biometric device 104 to turn on the ignition of the vehicle.
[0045] Accordingly, the second user may enter user ID on the
keypad of the first biometric device 102, to receive the dynamic OTP
5 through electronic device 108 via CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is
entered using the keypad of the first biometric device 102, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the second user to unlock the vehicle via the first biometric device 102. The first user may be notified via the message, pop¬up, widget, or in-app notification about the second user details. After
10 unlocking the door of the vehicle, the second user may enter inside the
vehicle and proceed for second level authentication. The second user may again enter the user ID on the keypad of the second biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the second
15 biometric device 104, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the second
user to turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The CU 106 may also ignite the engine of the vehicle. The first user may be notified regarding the location of the vehicle via the message or in-app notification after the engine is turned off. The CU 106 may connect to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot
20 connection associated with the at least one of the first user and the user of
the accessed vehicle. Further, the location is detected based on at least of a
map application associated with the electronic device 108 and a map
application associated with the CU 106 and may be shared to the first user.
[0046] The various actions in method may be performed in the
25 order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some
embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 3b may be omitted.
[0047] FIG. 4a is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the first user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The first user can use at
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least one of the biometric mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If the biometric
device is damaged by wear and tear, then the first user may use the
dynamic OTP mode of authentication. The first user may perform the
action across second biometric device 104 to turn on the ignition of the
5 vehicle.
[0048] Accordingly, the first user may again enter the user ID on the keypad of the second biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the second biometric device 104, the CU 106
10 may authenticate and allow the first user to turn on the ignition of the
vehicle. The CU 106 may also ignite the engine of the vehicle.
[0049] FIG. 4b is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the second user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
15 [0050] The second user may be added by the first user in the
application of the electronic device 108 and synced to the CU 106 for the first time. The second user can use at least one of the biometric mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If the biometric device is damaged/not functioning, then the second user may use the dynamic OTP mode of authentication.
20 The second user may perform the action across the second biometric device
104 to turn on the ignition of the vehicle.
[0051] Accordingly, the second user may enter the user ID on the keypad of the second biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is
25 entered on the second biometric device 104, the CU 106 may authenticate
and allow the second user to turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The CU 106 may also ignite the engine of the vehicle. The first user may be notified regarding the location of the vehicle via the message or in-app notification after the engine is turned off. The CU 106 may connect to the pre-
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designated Wi-Fi hotspot connection associated with the at least one of the
first user and the user of the accessed vehicle. Further, the location is
detected based on at least of a map application associated with the
electronic device 108 and a map application associated with the CU 106
5 and may be shared to the first user.
[0052] FIG. 5a is a flow chart depicting a method 500a for securing access to the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
[0053] At step 502, the method 500a includes receiving, by the first biometric device 102, at least one of a first input from at least one of a first
10 user and a second user. In an embodiment, the first input includes an action
input and a keypad entry input. At step 504, the method 500a includes determining, by the first biometric device 102, if at least one of the first input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input. At step 506, the method 500a includes transmitting, by the first biometric device
15 102, a first dynamic OTP via the CU 106, to the communicatively coupled
electronic device 108 associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the first input is the keypad entry input. At step 508, the method 500a includes providing, by the first biometric device 102, access for at least one of the first user and
20 the second user to the vehicle, based on validating at least one of the action
input and the first dynamic OTP. At step 510, the method 500a includes receiving, by a second biometric device 104, at least one of a second input from at least one of the first user and the second user. In an embodiment, the second input comprises the action input and the keypad entry input. At
25 step 512, the method 500a includes determining, if at least one of the
second input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input. At step 514, the method 500a includes transmitting, by the second biometric device 104, a second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, to the communicatively coupled electronic device 108 associated with at least one
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of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one
of the second input is the keypad entry input. At step 516, the method 500a
includes initiating, by the second biometric device 104, ignition of engine
of the vehicle via CU 106, on validating at least one of the action input and
5 the second dynamic OTP.
[0054] The various actions in method 500a may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 5a may be omitted.
[0055] FIG. 5b is a flow chart depicting a method 500b for
10 managing user data in at least one of the electronic device 108 and the CU
104, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
[0056] At step 518, the method 500b includes storing, by the
electronic device 108, received data corresponding to at least one of the
first user and the second user. At step 520, the method 500b includes
15 transmitting, by the electronic device 108, the received data corresponding
to at least one of the first user and the second user to the CU 106, based on
establishing a communication with the CU 106. At step 522, the method
500b includes receiving, by the electronic device 108, the at least one of the
first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, from at
20 least one of the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device
104.
[0057] The various actions in method 500b may be performed in the
order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some
embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 5b may be omitted.
25 [0058] FIG. 5c is an example flow chart of method 500c for
connecting to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network by the CU 106, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
[0059] At step 532, the method 500c includes determining, by the CU 106, via the at least one of the first biometric device 102 and the second
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biometric device 104, the at least one of the first input and the second input
is the keypad entry input. At step 534, the method 500c includes initiating,
by the CU 106, a search for pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication
network. At step 536, the method 500c includes connecting, by the CU 106,
5 to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network for
transmitting at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP.
[0060] The various actions in method 500c may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some
10 embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 5c may be omitted.
[0061] The embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented through at least one software program running on at least one hardware device and performing network management functions to control the network elements. The network elements shown in Fig. 1 include blocks
15 which can be at least one of a hardware device, or a combination of
hardware device and software module.
[0062] The embodiment disclosed herein describes a methods and systems for securing access to a vehicle. Therefore, it is understood that the scope of the protection is extended to such a program and in addition to a
20 computer readable means having a message therein, such computer
readable storage means contain program code means for implementation of one or more steps of the method, when the program runs on a server or mobile device or any suitable programmable device. The method is implemented in at least one embodiment through or together with a
25 software program written in e.g. Very high speed integrated circuit
Hardware Description Language (VHDL) another programming language, or implemented by one or more VHDL or several software modules being executed on at least one hardware device. The hardware device can be any kind of portable device that can be programmed. The device may also
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include means which could be e.g. hardware means like e.g. an ASIC, or a combination of hardware and software means, e.g. an ASIC and an FPGA, or at least one microprocessor and at least one memory with software modules located therein. The method embodiments described herein could be implemented partly in hardware and partly in software. Alternatively, the invention may be implemented on different hardware devices, e.g. using a plurality of CPUs.
[0063] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments and examples, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments and examples disclosed herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

We claim:

1. A system (100) for securing access to a vehicle comprising:
a first biometric device (102) comprising a keypad, coupled to a Control Unit (CU) (106) associated with the vehicle configured to:
receive at least one of a first input from at least one of a first user and a second user, wherein the first input comprises an action input and a keypad entry input;
determine if at least one of the first input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input;
transmit, via the CU (106), a first dynamic One-Time Password (OTP) to a communicatively coupled electronic device (108) associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the first input is the keypad entry input; and
provide access for at least one of the first user and the second user to the vehicle, based on validating at least one of the action input and the first dynamic OTP; and
a second biometric device (104) comprising a keypad, coupled to the CU (106) associated with the vehicle configured to:
receive at least one of a second input from at least one of the first user and the second user, wherein the second input comprises the action input and the keypad entry input;
determine if at least one of the second input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input;
transmit, via the CU (106), a second dynamic OTP to the communicatively coupled electronic device (108) associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the second input is the keypad entry input; and
initiate, via the CU (106), ignition of engine of the vehicle based on validating at least one of the action input and the second dynamic OTP.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, the electronic device (108) communicatively coupled to the CU (106), wherein the electronic device is configured to:
store, data received from the fist user corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user;
transmit, the received data corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user to the CU (106), based on establishing a communication with the CU (106); and
receive, via the CU (106), the at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP, from at least one of the first biometric device (102) and the second biometric device (104).

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the action input comprises at least one of, a fingerprint input, a palms input, a face input, a DNA input, a palm print input, a hand geometry input, an iris input, a retina input, a odor input and a scent input.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second user is added by the first user via the electronic device (108), wherein the electronic device (108) comprises an application to add at least one of the first user and the second user.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first user receives at least one of a message and a notification via the electronic device (108), if the second user performs at least one of attempting to access the vehicle and attempting to ignite engine of the vehicle.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first biometric device (102) is mounted to the vehicle on at least one of a door, a cabin, and a trailer.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second biometric device (104) is mounted to the vehicle on at least one of a dashboard, a steering, a gear, and a handle.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the validating at least one of the first input and the second input comprises authenticating at least one of a biometric data, a user ID, and a dynamic OTP.

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic device (108) is communicatively coupled to the CU (106) by using at least one of a wired interface, a Wi-Fi, and a wireless hotspot.

10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP is transmitted by the CU (106) to the electronic device (108) using at least one of a Short Message Service (SMS), an Instant Message (IM), an e-mail, and a dynamic OTP generating application.

11. A method (500a) for securing access to a vehicle comprising:
receiving, by a first biometric device (102), at least one of a first input from at least one of a first user and a second user, wherein the first input comprises an action input and a keypad entry input;
determining, by the first biometric device (102), if at least one of the first input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input;
transmitting, by the first biometric device (102), a first dynamic One-Time Password (OTP) via a Control Unit (CU) (106), to a communicatively coupled electronic device (108) associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the first input is the keypad entry input;
providing, by the first biometric device (102), access for at least one of the first user and the second user to the vehicle, based on validating at least one of the action input and the first dynamic OTP;
receiving, by a second biometric device (104), at least one of a second input from at least one of the first user and the second user, wherein the second input comprises the action input and the keypad entry input;
determining, by the second biometric device (104), if at least one of the second input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input;
transmitting, by the second biometric device (104), a second OTP via the CU (106), to the communicatively coupled electronic device (108) associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the second input is the keypad entry input; and
initiating, by the second biometric device (104), ignition of engine of the vehicle via the CU (106), based on validating at least one of the action input and the second dynamic OTP.

12. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, the method (500b) further comprises:
storing, by the electronic device (108), data received from the fist user corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user;
transmitting, by the electronic device (108), the received data corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user to the CU (106), based on establishing a communication with the CU (106); and
receiving, by the electronic device (108), the at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP via the CU (106), from at least one of the first biometric device (102) and the second biometric device (104).

13. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11,wherein the action input comprises at least one of, a fingerprint input, a palms input, a face input, a DNA input, a palm print input, a hand geometry input, an iris input, a retina input, a odor input and a scent input.

14. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the second user is added by the first user via the electronic device (108), wherein the electronic device (108) comprises an application to add at least one of the first user and the second user.

15. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first user receives at least one of a message and a notification via the electronic device (108), if the second user performs at least one of attempting to access the vehicle and attempting to ignite engine of the vehicle.

16. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first biometric device (102) is mounted to the vehicle on at least one of a door, a cabin, and a trailer.

17. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the second biometric device (104) is mounted to the vehicle on at least one of a dashboard, a steering, a gear, and a handle.

18. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the validating at least one of the first input and the second input comprises authenticating at least one of a biometric data, a user ID, and a dynamic OTP.

19. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the electronic device (108) is communicatively coupled to the CU (106) by using at least one of a wired interface, a Wi-Fi, and a wireless hotspot.

20. The method (500a) as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP is transmitted by the CU (106) to the electronic device (108) using at least one of a Short Message Service (SMS), an Instant Message (IM), an e-mail, and a dynamic OTP generating application. , Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to providing secured access to a vehicle, and more particularly to methods and systems for securing access to the vehicle by using biometrics and dynamic passwords.

BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, a vehicle may have different types of locking mechanisms, which enable an authorized user to access and operate the vehicle. Similarly, if an un-authorized user possess key of the vehicle, then the un-authorized user may access/operate the vehicle without the knowledge of the authorized user. Also, considering the vehicle such as a tractor which has additional accessories such as trailers, the accessories may be removed from the vehicle by the un-authorized user.
[003] Accordingly, the conventional methods to access vehicles include using a keyless access mechanism. Typically, the keyless access mechanism may include a key chain fob with several push buttons that may lock and unlock the doors of the vehicle and release a trunk latch, or activate a horn and/or lights associated with a panic function.
[004] In the case of a vehicle with an open cab, grab bar(s)/handle(s) may have been disclosed for accessing the vehicle. However, the grab bar(s)/handle(s) may not be communicatively coupled to the door lock and/or alarm of the vehicle to prevent the access of the vehicle by the un-authorized user.

OBJECTS
[005] The principal object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for securing access to a vehicle.
[006] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for providing keyless access to the vehicle.
[007] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for performing a two level authentication of a user to enable access to the vehicle.
[008] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for providing authorized keyless ignition of the vehicle engine.
[009] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for providing a dynamic password to authenticate a user of the vehicle.
[0010] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for creating additional user profiles to enable access to the vehicle.
[0011] Another object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for transmitting the details of a second user to a first user, on the second user attempting to access the vehicle.
[0012] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating at least one embodiment and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0013] Embodiments herein are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, through out which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for securing access to a vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0015] FIG. 2 is a flow chart depicting the process of data management, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0016] FIG. 3a is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle with a cabin or a trailer by the first user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0017] FIG. 3b is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle with cabin or trailer by the second user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0018] FIG. 4a is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the first user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0019] FIG. 4b is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the second user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0020] FIG. 5a is a flow chart depicting a method for securing access to the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0021] FIG. 5b, is a flow chart depicting a method for managing user data in at least one of an electronic device and a Control Unit (CU), according to embodiments as disclosed herein; and
[0022] FIG. 5c is an example flow chart depicting a method for connecting to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network by the Control Unit (CU), according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0024] The embodiments herein achieve methods and systems for securing access to a vehicle by authenticating user using at least one of a biometric data and a dynamic password. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 5c, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for securing access to a vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The system 100 includes a first biometric device 102, a second biometric device 104, a Control Unit (CU) 106 and an electronic device 108. The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may include an input means such as a keypad, touchpad, a touchscreen, and so on. The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may be connected to the CU 106 via at least one of a wired network, a Controller Area Network (CAN), a bus network, and so on. Further, the electronic device 108 may be connected to the CU 106 via a communication network. The communication network may be a wired (such as a local area network, a CAN, Ethernet, and so on) network or a wireless communication network (such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Infrared (IR), Radio Frequency (RF), cellular, and so on).
[0026] The system 100 may also include a server (not shown) and databases (not shown) to extract a user details such as profile details and biometric details and so on. In an embodiment, the system 100 may include a cloud computing platform/system. The cloud computing system, such as system 100 can be part of a public cloud or a private cloud. The server may be a standalone server or a server on a cloud. Further, the server may be any kind of computing device such as those, but not limited to a personal computer, a notebook, a tablet, desktop computer, a laptop, a handheld device a mobile device, and so on. The server can be a vendor/OEM (original equipment manufacturer) server. Although not shown, some or all of the devices in the system 100 can be connected to a cloud computing platform via a gateway. Also, the cloud platform can be connected to devices located in different geographical locations.
[0027] The CU 106 may also include a processor, a micro-controller, a memory, a storage unit, an input output unit, an electronic control unit and a display unit. The CU 106 may also control a series of actuators on an internal combustion engine. The CU 106 may be a dedicated control unit or a generic control unit which may perform other functions related to the vehicle, such as the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and so on.
[0028] Further, the electronic device 108 can be, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a handheld device, a phablet, a laptop, a computer, a wearable computing device, a vehicle infotainment system, an IoT (Internet of Things) device, a vehicle infotainment system, a vehicle dashboard, and so on. The electronic device 108 may include a processor, a memory, a storage unit, input output unit and a display unit. Further, the electronic device 108 may comprise processing modules (not shown) and a database (not shown). Further, the electronic device 108 may include or may be coupled to at least one of, a fingerprint scanner, an iris scanner and so on, to obtain the biometric details of the user.
[0029] Examples of the vehicle includes, but not limited to, at least one of a car, a truck, a tractor, a bus, a van, a motor cycle, a scooter, a farm equipment, and so on. The vehicle may include at least one accessory attached to the vehicle, such as, but not limited to, a tower, a trailer, a cabin, a hitch, an implement, a towable implement, a push-able implement, and so on. The first biometric device 104 may be mounted to at least one of a door, a tower, a trailer, a footrest, a handle, and so on.
[0030] The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may use sensors, such as at least one of, but not limited to, a motion sensor, a touch sensor, a fingerprint reader, an iris reader, a face recognition camera, a voice recognition, a gas sensor, and so on. Further, the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 can sense biometric means, such as at least one of, but not limited to, fingerprint, palms, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina, odor/scent, and so on. The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 can store the biometric data such as but not limited to fingerprint, palms, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina, odor/scent, and so on. In an embodiment herein, the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may use different sensors, which may sense different biometric means. In an embodiment herein, both the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 may use the same sensors, which may sense the same biometric means.
[0031] In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to receive, by the first biometric device 102, at least one of a first input from at least one of a first user and a second user. In an embodiment, the first input includes an action input and a keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to determine, by the first biometric device 102, if at least one of the first input is at least one of an action input and a keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to transmit, by the first biometric device 102, a first dynamic One-Time Password (OTP) via the CU 106, to a communicatively coupled electronic device 108 associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the first input is the keypad entry input. The dynamic OTP can be at least one of but not limited to a Personal Identification Number (PIN), an alphanumeric code, a numeric code, and so on. The dynamic OTP may be generated by at least one of but not limited to, an application for generating the dynamic OTP, the server, the CU 106 and so on. In an embodiment, the application for generating dynamic OTP may reside in electronic device 108.
[0032] In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to provide, by the first biometric device 102, an access for at least one of the first user and the second user to the vehicle, based on validating at least one of the action input and the first dynamic OTP. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to receive, by the second biometric device 104, at least one of a second input from at least one of the first user and the second user. In an embodiment, the second input comprises the action input and the keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to determine, if at least one of the second input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to transmit, by the second biometric device 104, a second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, to the communicatively coupled electronic device 108 associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the second input is the keypad entry input. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to initiate, by the second biometric device 104, ignition of engine of the vehicle, via the CU 106, based on validating at least one of the action input and the second dynamic OTP.
[0033] In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to store, by the electronic device 108, the received data corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to transmit, by the electronic device 108, the received data corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user to the CU 106, based on establishing a communication with the CU 106. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to receive, by the electronic device 108, the at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, from at least one of the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104.
[0034] In another embodiment, the system 100 is configured to determine, by the CU 106, via the at least one of the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104, the at least one of the first input and the second input is the keypad entry input. In an example, the system 100 is configured to initiate, by the CU 106, a search for a pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network. The system 100 is configured to connect, by the CU 106, to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network for transmitting at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP.
[0035] In an embodiment, the second user is added by the first user via the electronic device 108, wherein the electronic device 108 comprises an application to enable addition of at least one of the first user and the second user. In an embodiment, the second user can be a plurality of users added by the first user via the electronic device 108. In another embodiment, the first user may receive at least one of a message and a notification via the electronic device 108, if the second user performs at least one of the accessing the vehicle and attempt to ignite the engine of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the first biometric device 102 is mounted to the vehicle on at least one of a door and a trailer. In another embodiment, the second biometric device 104 is mounted to the vehicle on at least one of a dashboard, a steering, a gear, and a handle. In yet another embodiment, authenticating at least one of the first input and the second input may comprise validating at least one of a biometric data, a user ID, and a dynamic OTP. In an embodiment, the at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP is transmitted by the CU 106 to the electronic device 108 using at least one of a Short Message Service (SMS), an Instant Message (IM), an e-mail, a widget, a pop-up, and a one-time dynamic password (OTP) generating application.
[0036] The first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104 can have different dynamic OTPs. The dynamic OTP may be valid for certain time period such as 12 hours or a day, wherein the engine may be ignited with the same dynamic OTP by the same user.
[0037] Embodiments disclosed herein may provide access to different users using a dynamic OTP. The dynamic OTP can be generated randomly by OTP generation method associated with pseudo-randomness or randomness. The dynamic OTP can be random in nature and may be valid for limited period. The dynamic OTP may be based on time synchronization or mathematical method. The system 100 may include dynamic OTP generating application that may generate dynamic OTP and transmit to at least one of the CU 106 and the first user or second user.
[0038] Further, two level authentication may be used to provide secured access to the vehicle. In an example herein, the first level of authentication can be a User ID and the second level of authentication can be the dynamic OTP. The vehicle may not be accessed if the information provided by the user is not authenticated. For example, if User ID and dynamic OTP are incorrect, then the dynamic OTP may expire after certain period. Further, the at least one of the first user and the second user may choose action input such as biometrics for second level of authentication via second biometric device 104, even if the at least one of the first user and the second user had chosen keypad entry input for the first level of authentication via first biometric device 102.
[0039] FIG. 2 is a flow chart depicting the process of data management, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. At a first step, a dealer of the vehicle may register the first user (i.e. owner or a driver) via the application of the electronic device 108. At a second step, the dealer or the first user may provide the details of the first user in the application of electronic device 108. At a third step, the dealer or the first user may provide the vehicle data via the application of the electronic device 108. At a fourth step, the electronic device 108 may be connected via the Wi-Fi hotspot or wired interface to the CU 106 associated with the vehicle. At fifth step, the user may add/modify the provided details in the application of electronic device 108. At sixth step, the data is saved by the electronic device 108 and synced with the CU 106 based on establishing the connection with the CU 106.
[0040] The various actions in method may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 2 may be omitted.
[0041] FIG. 3a is a flow chart of example scenario for accessing the vehicle with a cabin or a trailer by the first user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The first user can use at least one of the biometric mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If any one of the biometric devices is damaged/not functioning, then the first user may use the dynamic OTP mode of authentication. The first user may perform an action using the first biometric device 102 to unlock the door or trailer of the vehicle. Similarly, the first user may perform an action using the second biometric device 104 to turn on the ignition of the vehicle.
[0042] Accordingly, the first user may enter user ID on the keypad of the first biometric device 102, to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the first biometric device 102, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the first user to unlock the door via the first biometric device 102. After unlocking the door of the vehicle, the first user may enter inside the vehicle and proceed for second level authentication. The first user may again enter the user ID on the keypad of the second biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through the electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the second biometric device 104, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the first user to turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The CU 106 may also initiate the process of igniting the engine of the vehicle.
[0043] The various actions in method may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 3a may be omitted.
[0044] FIG. 3b is a flow chart of example scenario for accessing the vehicle with cabin or trailer by the second user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The second user may be added by the first user in the application of the electronic device 108 and synced to the CU 106 for the first time. The second user can use at least one of the biometric mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If the biometric device is damaged/not functioning, then the second user may use the dynamic OTP mode of authentication. The second user may perform the action across first biometric device 102 to unlock the door or trailer of the vehicle. The first user may be notified via the message or in-app notification about the second user details. Similarly, the second user may perform the action across the second biometric device 104 to turn on the ignition of the vehicle.
[0045] Accordingly, the second user may enter user ID on the keypad of the first biometric device 102, to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the first biometric device 102, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the second user to unlock the vehicle via the first biometric device 102. The first user may be notified via the message, pop-up, widget, or in-app notification about the second user details. After unlocking the door of the vehicle, the second user may enter inside the vehicle and proceed for second level authentication. The second user may again enter the user ID on the keypad of the second biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the second biometric device 104, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the second user to turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The CU 106 may also ignite the engine of the vehicle. The first user may be notified regarding the location of the vehicle via the message or in-app notification after the engine is turned off. The CU 106 may connect to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot connection associated with the at least one of the first user and the user of the accessed vehicle. Further, the location is detected based on at least of a map application associated with the electronic device 108 and a map application associated with the CU 106 and may be shared to the first user.
[0046] The various actions in method may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 3b may be omitted.
[0047] FIG. 4a is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the first user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The first user can use at least one of the biometric mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If the biometric device is damaged by wear and tear, then the first user may use the dynamic OTP mode of authentication. The first user may perform the action across second biometric device 104 to turn on the ignition of the vehicle.
[0048] Accordingly, the first user may again enter the user ID on the keypad of the second biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered using the keypad of the second biometric device 104, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the first user to turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The CU 106 may also ignite the engine of the vehicle.
[0049] FIG. 4b is a flow chart depicting an example scenario for accessing the vehicle without the cabin or the trailer by the second user, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
[0050] The second user may be added by the first user in the application of the electronic device 108 and synced to the CU 106 for the first time. The second user can use at least one of the biometric mode or the dynamic OTP mode. If the biometric device is damaged/not functioning, then the second user may use the dynamic OTP mode of authentication. The second user may perform the action across the second biometric device 104 to turn on the ignition of the vehicle.
[0051] Accordingly, the second user may enter the user ID on the keypad of the second biometric device 104 to receive the dynamic OTP through electronic device 108 via the CU 106. Once, the dynamic OTP is entered on the second biometric device 104, the CU 106 may authenticate and allow the second user to turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The CU 106 may also ignite the engine of the vehicle. The first user may be notified regarding the location of the vehicle via the message or in-app notification after the engine is turned off. The CU 106 may connect to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot connection associated with the at least one of the first user and the user of the accessed vehicle. Further, the location is detected based on at least of a map application associated with the electronic device 108 and a map application associated with the CU 106 and may be shared to the first user.
[0052] FIG. 5a is a flow chart depicting a method 500a for securing access to the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
[0053] At step 502, the method 500a includes receiving, by the first biometric device 102, at least one of a first input from at least one of a first user and a second user. In an embodiment, the first input includes an action input and a keypad entry input. At step 504, the method 500a includes determining, by the first biometric device 102, if at least one of the first input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input. At step 506, the method 500a includes transmitting, by the first biometric device 102, a first dynamic OTP via the CU 106, to the communicatively coupled electronic device 108 associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the first input is the keypad entry input. At step 508, the method 500a includes providing, by the first biometric device 102, access for at least one of the first user and the second user to the vehicle, based on validating at least one of the action input and the first dynamic OTP. At step 510, the method 500a includes receiving, by a second biometric device 104, at least one of a second input from at least one of the first user and the second user. In an embodiment, the second input comprises the action input and the keypad entry input. At step 512, the method 500a includes determining, if at least one of the second input is at least one of the action input and the keypad entry input. At step 514, the method 500a includes transmitting, by the second biometric device 104, a second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, to the communicatively coupled electronic device 108 associated with at least one of the determined first user and second user, if the determined at least one of the second input is the keypad entry input. At step 516, the method 500a includes initiating, by the second biometric device 104, ignition of engine of the vehicle via CU 106, on validating at least one of the action input and the second dynamic OTP.
[0054] The various actions in method 500a may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 5a may be omitted.
[0055] FIG. 5b is a flow chart depicting a method 500b for managing user data in at least one of the electronic device 108 and the CU 104, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
[0056] At step 518, the method 500b includes storing, by the electronic device 108, received data corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user. At step 520, the method 500b includes transmitting, by the electronic device 108, the received data corresponding to at least one of the first user and the second user to the CU 106, based on establishing a communication with the CU 106. At step 522, the method 500b includes receiving, by the electronic device 108, the at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP via the CU 106, from at least one of the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104.
[0057] The various actions in method 500b may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 5b may be omitted.
[0058] FIG. 5c is an example flow chart of method 500c for connecting to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network by the CU 106, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
[0059] At step 532, the method 500c includes determining, by the CU 106, via the at least one of the first biometric device 102 and the second biometric device 104, the at least one of the first input and the second input is the keypad entry input. At step 534, the method 500c includes initiating, by the CU 106, a search for pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network. At step 536, the method 500c includes connecting, by the CU 106, to the pre-designated Wi-Fi hotspot communication network for transmitting at least one of the first dynamic OTP and the second dynamic OTP.
[0060] The various actions in method 500c may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 5c may be omitted.
[0061] The embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented through at least one software program running on at least one hardware device and performing network management functions to control the network elements. The network elements shown in Fig. 1 include blocks which can be at least one of a hardware device, or a combination of hardware device and software module.
[0062] The embodiment disclosed herein describes a methods and systems for securing access to a vehicle. Therefore, it is understood that the scope of the protection is extended to such a program and in addition to a computer readable means having a message therein, such computer readable storage means contain program code means for implementation of one or more steps of the method, when the program runs on a server or mobile device or any suitable programmable device. The method is implemented in at least one embodiment through or together with a software program written in e.g. Very high speed integrated circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL) another programming language, or implemented by one or more VHDL or several software modules being executed on at least one hardware device. The hardware device can be any kind of portable device that can be programmed. The device may also include means which could be e.g. hardware means like e.g. an ASIC, or a combination of hardware and software means, e.g. an ASIC and an FPGA, or at least one microprocessor and at least one memory with software modules located therein. The method embodiments described herein could be implemented partly in hardware and partly in software. Alternatively, the invention may be implemented on different hardware devices, e.g. using a plurality of CPUs.
[0063] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments and examples, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments and examples disclosed herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.