Gemalto empowers
smartphone-based digital vehicle key
smartphone-based digital vehicle key
· Securely lock/unlock and start your car using
your smartphone
your smartphone
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2017 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO),
the world leader in digital security, is providing its Trusted Services Hub (TSH)
to support Daimler AG’s new smartphone-based ‘digital vehicle key’ for the
Mercedes-Benz E-Class range. The premium car maker’s innovative solution gives
drivers the freedom to lock/unlock and start their vehicles using nothing more
than an NFC smartphone. Gemalto’s TSH enables seamless and secure over-the-air
deployment of the digital keys to any type of phone that supports the solution.
the world leader in digital security, is providing its Trusted Services Hub (TSH)
to support Daimler AG’s new smartphone-based ‘digital vehicle key’ for the
Mercedes-Benz E-Class range. The premium car maker’s innovative solution gives
drivers the freedom to lock/unlock and start their vehicles using nothing more
than an NFC smartphone. Gemalto’s TSH enables seamless and secure over-the-air
deployment of the digital keys to any type of phone that supports the solution.
With the key safely downloaded to a secure
element* via Gemalto’s TSH, drivers can lock/unlock their cars by simply
placing the smartphone against the door handle. The engine can also be turned
on with the phone in the charging tray of the dashboard and pressing the start
button. Capable of operating even if the phone battery** is drained, the need
to carry a conventional key is eliminated.
element* via Gemalto’s TSH, drivers can lock/unlock their cars by simply
placing the smartphone against the door handle. The engine can also be turned
on with the phone in the charging tray of the dashboard and pressing the start
button. Capable of operating even if the phone battery** is drained, the need
to carry a conventional key is eliminated.
As an integral part of the ‘Mercedes me connect’ program, the digital
vehicle key will connect seamlessly with services that meet the demands of
modern mobility and digital lifestyles.
vehicle key will connect seamlessly with services that meet the demands of
modern mobility and digital lifestyles.
“Digitalization demands that
companies harness their expertise to forge strong relationships with all
stakeholders within the connected car ecosystem,”
said Christine Caviglioli, vice president New Mobility Solutions at Gemalto.
“For Daimler AG, this aim is fully supported by our solutions, which
enable it to offer customers innovative services through their preferred
device, without compromising security.”
companies harness their expertise to forge strong relationships with all
stakeholders within the connected car ecosystem,”
said Christine Caviglioli, vice president New Mobility Solutions at Gemalto.
“For Daimler AG, this aim is fully supported by our solutions, which
enable it to offer customers innovative services through their preferred
device, without compromising security.”
*A Secure Element is a tamper resistant
hardware platform, capable of securely hosting applications and storing
confidential and cryptographic data. It can be found in a SIM provided by a
Mobile Network Operator and/or an eSE (embedded Secure Element)
built into phone handset by OEMs.”
hardware platform, capable of securely hosting applications and storing
confidential and cryptographic data. It can be found in a SIM provided by a
Mobile Network Operator and/or an eSE (embedded Secure Element)
built into phone handset by OEMs.”
**up to 10 door lock /
unlock in the next 24h if the smartphone device supports this functionality
unlock in the next 24h if the smartphone device supports this functionality
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