Ralf Schoula

Title: Ralf Schoula and Passive Radio-Based Vehicle Access

Introduction

Ralf Schoula is an inventor associated with Usingen, Germany, and Volkswagen AG. His patent work concerns passive radio-based locking systems that enable access to a transportation vehicle using a mobile device as a key.

Latest Patents

The supplied information lists 1 patent for Ralf Schoula: “Method for Operating a Passive Radio-Based Locking Device and Passive Radio-Based Locking Device with a Mobile Device as a Transportation Vehicle Key.”

The invention describes a vehicle locking system in which a mobile radio key unit communicates with a vehicle transceiver through electromagnetic radio signals. Before enabling an access function, the system updates identification features associated with at least two data communication interfaces and permits access only when the relevant features have their latest values. This approach focuses on the operation and security of passive radio-based vehicle access.

Career Highlights

Schoula’s listed patent connects his inventive work with vehicle access technology at Volkswagen AG. The patent addresses how a mobile device can function as a transportation vehicle key within a passive radio-based locking system.

Collaborations

The supplied information identifies Claus-Peter Brückner as Schoula’s coworker. No further details about their specific collaboration are provided.

Conclusion

Ralf Schoula’s listed invention focuses on updating communication-interface identification features to support passive radio-based vehicle access, reflecting a practical application of mobile-device technology in transportation security.