Abstract:
A computer-implemented method includes determining, at a first mobile device associated with a first user, whether a second mobile device is within range for near field communication (NFC). When in range, the method includes receiving, at the first mobile device, first data and second data from the second mobile device via an NFC transmission, the first data being based on input from a second user associated with the second mobile device, the second data being metadata indicating a software application configured to process the first data. When the first mobile device does not have the software application indicated by the second data, the method includes retrieving, at the first mobile device, the software application via a network. The method also includes providing, at the first mobile device, the first data to the first user via the software application.
Abstract:
To assist a driver with requesting navigation data via a head unit of a vehicle, partial user input provided to the head unit is received via a short-range communication link and suggested input corresponding to the partial user input is generated. The partial user input includes a sequence of alphanumeric characters. The suggested input includes the sequence of alphanumeric characters and one or more additional characters and corresponds to a set of one or more geographic locations. The suggested input is provided to the head unit via the short-range communication link.
Abstract:
To provide navigation data to a head unit installed in a vehicle, an indication of a current location and a current orientation of the vehicle are received. Map data for generating a digital map of a geographic area including the current location is received from a network device via a first communication link. A digital map image is generated using the map data, such that the digital map is oriented in accordance with the current orientation. The digital map image is provided to the head unit via a second communication link
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described herein for enabling users to select from available secure service providers (each having a Trusted Service Manager (“TSM”)) for provisioning applications and services on a secure element installed on a device of the user. The device includes a service provider selector (“SPS”) module that provides a user interface for selecting the secure service provider. In one embodiment, the SPS communicates with a key escrow service that maintains cryptographic keys for the secure element and distributes the keys to the user selected secure service provider. The key escrow service also revokes the keys from deselected secure service providers. In another embodiment, the SPS communicates with a central TSM that provisions applications and service on behalf of the user selected secure service provider. The central TSM serves as a proxy between the secure service providers and the secure element.
Abstract:
Generally, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to techniques for determining a transport mechanism to transfer data peer-to-peer between computing devices. One or more alternative transport mechanisms supported by both a first computing device and a second computing device may be determined. The first computing device may determine whether to use one of near-field communication (NFC) and one of the one or more alternative transport mechanisms as a transport mechanism to transfer data between the first computing device and the second computing device based at least in part on at least one attribute of the data to be transferred. Data may be transferred between the first computing device and the second computing device using the transport mechanism.
Abstract:
A portable device is configured to provide geographic information to a head unit of a vehicle equipped with a display device. One or more processors determine a user context related to a geographic location and detect that the portable device has been communicatively coupled to the head unit of a vehicle. The one or more processors transmit to the head unit, without an express user command, a request that the head unit accept data from the portable device for output via the display device. In response to receiving an indication that that the request has been granted, the one or more processors cause information related to the geographic location to be displayed via the display device, without an express user input at the portable device.
Abstract:
A portable device is configured to provide geographic information to a head unit of a vehicle equipped with a display device. One or more processors determine a user context related to a geographic location and detect that the portable device has been communicatively coupled to the head unit of a vehicle. The one or more processors transmit to the head unit, without an express user command, a request that the head unit accept data from the portable device for output via the display device. In response to receiving an indication that that the request has been granted, the one or more processors cause information related to the geographic location to be displayed via the display device, without an express user input at the portable device.
Abstract:
A computer-implemented method includes determining, at a first mobile device associated with a first user, whether a second mobile device is within range for near field communication (NFC). When in range, the method includes receiving, at the first mobile device, first data and second data from the second mobile device via an NFC transmission, the first data being based on input from a second user associated with the second mobile device, the second data being metadata indicating a software application configured to process the first data. When the first mobile device does not have the software application indicated by the second data, the method includes retrieving, at the first mobile device, the software application via a network. The method also includes providing, at the first mobile device, the first data to the first user via the software application.
Abstract:
A projected architecture system may include a first device, associated with a driver of a vehicle, which drives the display of content on the infotainment screen of the vehicle. A passenger in the motor vehicle may have a second device that the passenger can utilize to transmit an instruction to the first device. The instruction may cause the display of the infotainment system to be altered. The passenger may, for example, utilize the second device to cast a point of interest or navigation direction to the infotainment display via the first device. Thus, the driver does not need to search, browse, and/or view functions and/or content on the infotainment system's display and can concentrate on operating the vehicle.
Abstract:
Systems and techniques are provided for per-device authentication. A hardware serial number associated with a hardware component of a computing device may be received. The hardware serial number may be converted to a hardware key check. A hardware key associated with a certificate from the computing device may be received. The hardware key may be compared to the hardware check key to obtain a verification of the certificate. The certificate may be verified when the hardware key check matches the hardware key and the certificate may not be verified when the hardware key check does not match the hardware key. A signature associated with the certificate may be verified. Access to the data processing apparatus by the computing device may be permitted when the certificate is verified and the signature is determined to be authentic.