For some time, remote keyless entry systems have become commonplace in Europe with the American market following close behind, writes Matthew Beecham.
Paul Martindale, active safety product line architect for Delphi believes this trend will continue. “Market estimates continue to predict upwards of 20% CAGR through 2016, consistent across all regions, with China growth predicted to be even greater even though the current penetration rate is very low.”
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Martindale expects today’s ignition locks to be replaced with a system involving no buttons at all. “The vehicle and key fob will recognize each other when they are in close proximity, allowing drivers vehicle access through synchronization of highly secure encrypted communication. Drivers will not need to push a button or physically contact the vehicle in any way.”
And then there are other biometric recognition systems, such as face recognition, retinal scans, iris recognition, palm scans and voice recognition. “While the technology is feasible, we have not seen a great demand for this type of recognition to date,” added Martindale.
When it comes to radical technology such as passive entry, could the technology backfire and pose serious threats to individual security? Martindale concluded: “To date this technology has been embraced by consumers and market research forecasts growth.”
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