Method and apparatus for biometric vehicle activation

摘要

A system includes a processor configured to detect push-to-start (PTS) button engagement. The processor is also configured to scan a finger positioned on a vehicle fingerprint scanner for a fingerprint. The processor is further configured to verify that the fingerprint corresponds to an authorized driver and engage a vehicle ignition when the fingerprint corresponds to an authorized driver.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with an off-board server; and a processor in communication with the wireless transceiver and further configured to: detect push-to-start (PTS) button engagement; receive an add-new-driver instruction and personal identification number (PIN); validate the PIN utilizing the off-board server; scan a finger positioned on a vehicle fingerprint scanner for a fingerprint following validation of the PIN; verify that the fingerprint corresponds to an authorized driver at the off-board server; request a vehicle setting from the off-board server associated with the authorized driver utilizing the fingerprint; and engage a vehicle ignition when the fingerprint corresponds to an authorized driver.