U.S. lawmakers are discussing a bill that would require car makers to introduce passive monitoring of drivers to detect whether they may have been drinking.
Software République has chosen the VivaTech show to unveil the world premiere of its H1st vision concept car, the embodiment of its vision for the mobility of the future. We spoke to Philippe Keryer, EVP Strategy, Research and Technology at Thales and member of the Software République strategy com... Read more
Calls are being made to fit all new vehicles with immobilisation devices police could use to stop cars remotely to allow them to defuse high-speed chases and possible terror attacks.
RUTHLESS car finance firms are fitting controversial “kill switches” that immobilise vehicles if drivers fail to meet payments. The devices are understood to be offered to those with po…
Besides security, car biometrics can also detect and prevent drunk driving.
Very soon, we will be seeing talking cars that use voice biometrics.
Jaguar is also working on something similar: a car that uses gait recognition technology for security.
https://www.insidetechlaw.com/autonomous-vehicles/02_the-integration-of-biometrics-into-autonomous-vehicles
Check this out! This company showcased a concept car that uses gait and facial recognition biometrics to authenticate users!
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/group/innovation/news/software-republique-unveils-concept-car-vivatech
Some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers are already embracing facial recognition and other biometric technologies!
This can go wrong in many ways if hackers get access to it.
https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/
Car engine kill switches can be dangerous! Check out this driver who nearly crashed after her car was shut down at a busy highway after missing a payment.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2769788/We-hit-probably-dead-Woman-s-car-remotely-shut-busy-three-lane-Las-Vegas-interstate-auto-lender-determined-missed-payment.html
It can be used by the police to safely stop cars during high-speed chases.
Kill switches are popular with auto lenders and car finance companies.
Remote kill switches are very effective at curbing car thefts.
Most car tracking units now come equipped with a remote kill switch.