[RahulNagaraj]

Hyundai is reported to have patented a new technology that could replace traditional car keys. The new tech, called the "Iris identification system", will scan the eyes of a person to verify his identity.

The iris scanner will come paired with an infrared camera to identify the driver in case he is wearing glasses or there is any other obstruction on his face. Further, the system will be able to either adjust the lighting or ask the driver to remove the obstruction in order to get the required iris scan. The eye scanner could be positioned on the dashboard and will even be able to move the steering wheel automatically to get a clear scan.



Once the eye scanner verifies the driver, he will be allowed to unlock, enter & drive the car. The system will also be able to adjust the seat and steering wheel position as per the driver's preference.

The eye scanner tech is believed to be a fool-proof method as the human iris is unique and rarely matches another one. Also, the image can be easily stored and used for future use.

Hyundai already offers fingerprint tech on its Genesis brand. The luxury models can be unlocked via the owner's smartphone while the fingerprint tech is used to switch on the engines. If brought into the market, the iris identification system could be a natural extension of this existing tech. The Korean carmaker could also introduce the tech in some of Hyundai & Kia's models in the future.

Source: TheDrive

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[giri1.8]

Translation: Companies are racing ahead to collect more personal data.

There will be a point where one feels safer on public transit, while cars will go all out to collect every single info about its users.

[saisree]

So to open the boot, I have to get myself scanned at the driver side and then proceed on to open the boot. _/|\_ Hyundai.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by giri1.8

Companies are racing ahead to collect more personal data.

With such capable smartphones in our pocket, I think the time has come to say goodbye to the "key". In fact with technology overall (cheap fingerprint scanners, eye scanners), I really don't know why we are all roaming around with bulky car keys in our pockets.

Originally Posted by saisree

So to open the boot, I have to get myself scanned at the driver side and then proceed on to open the boot. _/|\_ Hyundai.

It's the Koreans, man. They are the masters of features. You can leave it to them to mass-produce scanners and make them cheap. Then, you'll have one in front of the boot (maybe next to the HMSL), the bonnet and even all 4 doors!

[groom]

Originally Posted by saisree

So to open the boot, I have to get myself scanned at the driver side and then proceed on to open the boot. _/|\_ Hyundai.

Already existing rear camera can be upgraded with face ID, no ? think about it.

[saisree]

Originally Posted by groom

Already existing rear camera can be upgraded with face ID, no ? think about it.

Rear camera is tad lower. As GTO says, It has to be somewhere around HMSL if they want to integrate it. But, it may create problems for children if they have to operate boot.