Hyundai Mobis has developed ‘Integrated Smart Key’

Hyundai Mobis has developed a mobile phone integrated smart key which is able to unlock and start a car by using a mobile phone using short range wireless communication (NFC) technology. Hyundai Mobis, on August 2, announced that it has developed an integrated system that uses applications as smart keys for vehicles by installing applications on smart phones supporting NFC technology. The system is the first of its kind in Korea and it aims to mass-produce by 2019.

NFC is a non-contact, near-field wireless communication technology that enables bidirectional data transmission and reception between terminals within 10 cm. In the field of information and communication technology (IT), the use of electronic cards such as transportation cards, credit cards, and membership cards has been expanding for about 10 years.

Convenience is one of the advantages of smart key using NFC. The driver can control the vehicle from within the smartphone application without having to carry an existing smart key.

Users can start the car immediately by unlocking the car door lock with your mobile phone, by inserting it into the car and placing it on the wireless charger pad. This is done by communicating with the in-vehicle antenna and the smartphone. The antenna can be mounted anywhere inside.

Security is the most important factor when controlling a vehicle using a smartphone. Hyundai Mobis has developed an `authentication controller` that incorporates the latest data encryption technology and authentication technology to encrypt the information of vehicles and smart phones and accurately confirm their identity. Hacking, loss, and information disclosure and tampering can now be prevented through the key.

Besides, a third party may be granted the right to use the smart key in consideration of the common use of the car or the use of the vehicle by another person. With the permission of the vehicle owner, the application can be installed and authenticated on the mobile phone. Car owners will be able to control usage rights, such as using only on certain days of the week, time zones, or opening doors but not starting.

"The recent convergence of automobile and ICT technology is proceeding at a rapid pace and competition among companies is fierce," said Jo Seo-gu, director of the DAS parts development center at Hyosung Corp. "We have developed a variety of new technologies to enhance user convenience and prevent security incidents. We will develop an item ahead of our competitors.”


By Kim Yang Hyuk mj@


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