Latching systems
“Designed to comply with governmental and insurance regulations, Delphi systems trigger an alarm when movement is detected in the vehicle’s interior.”
SUPERSLIM AND SPACIOUS Continental, meanwhile, has launched one of the thinnest electronic car keys on the market. While most modern card-shaped car keys are usually more than five mm thick, the new key from Continental measures just 3.4 mm. Where previous key cards were
sometimes a bit of a struggle to fit into pockets, the new key card will fit into some wallets. Even the modern passive start and entry (PASE) system is integrated in the
to produce high-precision and delicate shapes.
PAY-BY-TOUCH The new, slimline key card is also future proofed: in the medium term, innovations such as the display presented for the first time by Continental on the bi-directional key, which shows information about the current vehicle status, will be just as much a possibility as the integration of near field communication (NFC) technology chips. This technology is
to remotely switch on headlamps and interior lights. Delphi is also employing NFC in
its Gateway Key Fob technology and Bluetooth interface, effectively acting as a range extender for the standard short range ‘phone interfaces. Meanwhile Continental uses NFC
sensors in the doors and cabin, which allow the owner’s smartphone to open the door and then start the car.
ANTI-THEFT BUILT IN The latest security systems also make it more difficult for thieves to steal the vehicle. Delphi, for instance, offers multiple anti-theft systems, including interior intrusion detection systems, inclination sensing devices and battery backed- up sounders. Designed to comply with governmental and insurance regulations, Delphi systems trigger an alarm when movement is detected in the vehicle’s interior. When equipped with an optional
inclination sensor, the system also triggers an alarm when a change in inclination (lifting or tilting) is detected when an attempt is made to put the immobile car onto or into another vehicle to be transported away.
card, despite its slim
dimensions. The more than 20% reduction in
material thickness has been made possible by using resin transfer moulding (RTM) for the first time, employing a special epoxy compound. This material doesn’t compromise the electronic components during the production process, while its excellent flow properties also mean it can be used
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used, particularly, in contactless payment systems, so, if an individual’s credit card details are saved on the key, he or she can then pay for things simply by touching a sensor field on a ticket machine or at supermarket cash tills, for example. These smart keys are
particularly useful for lone women motorists when the car is parked in a dark location, allowing drivers
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