There are several stages in the evolution of car keys

The smart cockpit is a complex system composed of multiple subsystems, including the central control system, entertainment system, voice interaction system, monitoring system, digital key system, etc.

The past, present and future of car keys

In the process of automobile intelligence development, driven by factors such as user demand, technology, policies, and industry norms, the form of automobile keys has gradually evolved from traditional mechanical keys to intelligent, digital, and keyless. Here, I divide the evolution of automobile keys into three stages: physical keys, digital keys, and digital keys + biometric keys.

1. Physical key: A physical key refers to a key with an independent entity, including mechanical keys, remote control keys, smart keys, NFC cards, etc. These car keys may be easily lost, easily copied, not safe, and not convenient enough during use. For example, if the owner forgets to bring the key when going out, he will not be able to use the vehicle. As people are increasingly relying on smart mobile devices, traditional physical car keys cannot meet people's pursuit of the convenience of "only taking a mobile phone" when going out.

2. Digital key: The essence of digital key is to "digitalize" the traditional car key, using smart mobile devices such as smartphones, bracelets, watches, etc. as carriers, and using technologies such as Bluetooth, NFC, and UWB to communicate with the vehicle to help users conveniently and safely control vehicle functions. One of the key reasons for the establishment of this direction is that smart mobile devices have become an indispensable medium in work and life, such as mobile payment, mobile door opening, and mobile remote monitoring.

3. Digital key + biometric key: As the application of biometric identification technology (such as fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, iris recognition, voice recognition, etc.) in automobiles becomes more mature and popular, car keys may develop in the direction of digital key + biometric key integration. The integration of the two can meet the needs of users to expand scenarios and further improve the safety and convenience of car use. For example: when you go out without your mobile phone, you can also unlock and use the vehicle with fingerprint recognition.