The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published patent application US20260084654A1, detailing a method for controlling access to a motor vehicle. The patented method involves receiving an assignment ID related to a mobile device and initiating a shared vehicle key assignment procedure based on this ID, where the shared key is derived from a primary digital vehicle key.

This patent publication does not impose new regulatory obligations on entities. However, it signifies a development in intellectual property related to automotive access control technologies. Companies involved in developing or implementing digital vehicle key systems may wish to review this patent for potential implications on their existing or future product designs and licensing strategies.