This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Sebastian Hild: Vehicle Software Authorization and Security
Introduction
Sebastian Hild is an inventor associated with Germering, Germany, and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG). His patent work addresses secure authorization for running computer programs on vehicle components.
Latest Patents
Hild is associated 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 passes authentication using the additional key and is based on the component’s identification information.
Career Highlights
Hild’s patent reflects work at the intersection of automotive engineering, software, and cybersecurity. Its approach ties program authorization to the identity of a specific vehicle component, helping ensure that software is authenticated before it runs.
Collaborations
Hild’s listed coworkers include Michael Gruffke and Elmar Schoch. His company affiliation is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as BMW AG.
Conclusion
Sebastian Hild’s patent focuses on securely authorizing software for vehicle components by connecting cryptographic authentication to component-specific identification.
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