Smartphones to replace Car keys?

Warwithwheels · 23rd January 2013, 10:55

Found this interesting piece of information about this innovative technology.

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Smartphones equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology are all set to replace the traditional car keys.

It doesn't end there, as per the report you can also start the engine, stream music, sync data and also charge your phone wirelessly by just placing it in the center console.

Looks like Hyundai is quite optimistic about incorporating this technology in its cars, starting 2015.

How safe could this technology be? With all these hackers around, will NFC technology be able deliver the same degree of security that traditional keys do? Also what would people do incase their smart phone battery drains out?

Incidentally, BHPian Chevelle has carried out an amazing review of NFC tags and their possible implementation in everyday life.

Check this out http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...id-review.html

Here's a video that explains the features in brief http://bcove.me/pw8rn0sj

Source + Full Report here: http://mashable.com/2012/12/28/nfc-smartphone-car-keys/

23rd January 2013, 10:55	#1
Warwithwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,348 Thanked: 1,739 Times	Smartphones to replace Car keys? Found this interesting piece of information about this innovative technology. Smartphones equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology are all set to replace the traditional car keys. It doesn't end there, as per the report you can also start the engine, stream music, sync data and also charge your phone wirelessly by just placing it in the center console. Looks like Hyundai is quite optimistic about incorporating this technology in its cars, starting 2015. How safe could this technology be? With all these hackers around, will NFC technology be able deliver the same degree of security that traditional keys do? Also what would people do incase their smart phone battery drains out? Incidentally, BHPian Chevelle has carried out an amazing review of NFC tags and their possible implementation in everyday life. Check this out http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...id-review.html Here's a video that explains the features in brief http://bcove.me/pw8rn0sj Source + Full Report here: http://mashable.com/2012/12/28/nfc-smartphone-car-keys/ Last edited by Warwithwheels : 23rd January 2013 at 11:06.
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