Ford's New Patent Hopes to Let Drivers Open Cars with an Eye Scan
Jana Pijak — October 21, 2015 — Autos
References: jalopnik & biometricupdate
Currently in development, Ford's latest foray into biometric car tech hopes to let drivers open their vehicles with a built-in eye scan feature. First filed in 2012, Ford's revolutionary patent is only getting attention now thanks to consumers' growing interest in biometric security options in the automotive realm.
While other similar prototypes -- like fingerprint-powered ignitions -- are already in testing and development stages, this unique techology is said to be even more secure than existing options. This is because the software will offer varying biometric car security features like fingerprint and facial scans that can be used as an alternative to retinal imaging.
Using one's smartphone, this technology would essentially lock and unlock a car's door via Bluetooth software but would require a biometric test to ensure an unauthorized person isn't entering someone else's vehicle.
While other similar prototypes -- like fingerprint-powered ignitions -- are already in testing and development stages, this unique techology is said to be even more secure than existing options. This is because the software will offer varying biometric car security features like fingerprint and facial scans that can be used as an alternative to retinal imaging.
Using one's smartphone, this technology would essentially lock and unlock a car's door via Bluetooth software but would require a biometric test to ensure an unauthorized person isn't entering someone else's vehicle.
Trend Themes
1. Biometric Security - The growing interest in biometric security options in the automotive realm presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in car access and authentication systems.
2. Fingerprint Power - The development of fingerprint-powered ignitions and other similar prototypes opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in car keyless entry systems.
3. Multi-modal Biometrics - The introduction of biometric car security features like fingerprint, facial, and retinal scans creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in multi-modal biometric authentication.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovations in biometric car locks, access systems, and authentication technologies.
2. Cybersecurity - The cybersecurity industry can capitalize on the demand for secure biometric technologies by developing advanced solutions for protecting biometric data in car access systems.
3. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can leverage Bluetooth software and smartphone integration to create disruptive innovations in car lock/unlock mechanisms using biometric tests.
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