Elmar Schoch

Title: Elmar Schoch and Vehicle Software Authorization

Introduction

Elmar Schoch is an inventor associated with Dachau, Germany. His patent work addresses secure authorization for running computer programs on vehicle components.

Latest Patents

Schoch is credited with 1 patent: “Method, Vehicle Component, and Computer Program for Granting Authorization to Run a Computer Program by Means of a Vehicle Component of a Vehicle.” The invention describes storing component-specific identification information during production and an additional authentication key during development. A cryptographic signature links the key to the identification information. The vehicle component runs a cryptographically signed program only when the signature is validated through an authentication process using the key and is based on the component’s identification information.

Career Highlights

Schoch is associated with Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as BMW. His patent reflects work on cryptographic authentication and software authorization for vehicle components.

Collaborations

Michael Gruffke and Richard Wimmer are identified as Schoch’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Elmar Schoch’s patent focuses on protecting vehicle software by tying program authorization to component-specific identification and cryptographic authentication.