Toyota Patent for Software Updates via Wireless Networks

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12585451B2 to Toyota Motor North America, Inc. This patent covers a method for delivering software updates to vehicles, specifically detailing the reception of encrypted updates over an open wireless network and a one-time decryption key over a closed wireless network. The key is received while the vehicle is in motion and preparing to perform an action related to the software update.

This patent grant signifies a new technological development in automotive software management. While it does not impose direct regulatory obligations on other manufacturers, it highlights potential future industry standards and intellectual property considerations for vehicle software updates. Companies involved in automotive technology and cybersecurity should be aware of this patent as it may influence the design and implementation of future vehicle update systems.