Connection authentication

摘要

One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for connection authentication are provided herein. A mobile device or device may act as an initiator of a connection with a vehicle, which acts as a target. A user utilizing the device may initiate a connection request by launching an application or browser on the device. The device transmits the connection request to the vehicle. The vehicle may receive the connection request and respond with a device identifier (ID) request. A user of the device may select whether or not to continue. If the user continues, the device transmits a device ID of the device to the vehicle. An interface component may render the connection request for an occupant of the vehicle, such as the driver, and await a response. In this way, a driver of a vehicle may act as a gatekeeper for connections.

主权项

1. A method for connection authentication, comprising:
receiving a connection request from a passenger's mobile device acting as an initiator for a connection; transmitting a device identifier request including a request for a media access control address (MAC) to the passenger's mobile device in response to the connection request; receiving a confirmation request at the passenger's mobile device requesting permission to transmit the device identifier including the MAC in response to receiving the device identifier request; receiving the device identifier including a media access control address (MAC) associated with the passenger's mobile device and a supplemental information related to an aspect of the connection including at least one of one-time authentication, permanent authentication, or timer based authentication, in response to the device identifier request and in response to the confirmation request; rendering by a vehicle the connection request for a passenger of the vehicle based on the device identifier of the passenger's mobile device; accepting by the driver of the vehicle the connection request; and receiving a request to control one or more components of the vehicle from the passenger's mobile device, wherein the vehicle acts as a target for the device initiating the connection.