Hauppauge, New York – VOXX Electronics Corp. (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp., first introduced the EyeLock ID vehicle application at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in January, in a 2015 Jeep Wrangler inside the VOXX International booth. EyeLock’s iris identity authentication technology is being used as a proof of concept to validate the driver and authorize the start of a vehicle. Integrating this biometric solution into vehicles provides a higher level of vehicle security than what is currently available. No two irises are alike, and outside DNA, the iris is the most accurate human identifier.
The EyeLock technology was also integrated in a 3D printed automobile designed and developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) at the 2015 North America International Auto Show in late January.
Tom Malone, president of VOXX Electronics Corp. said, “We have been a pioneer in the automotive after-market and OE channels and recognize the opportunity that EyeLock represents to bring an entirely new level of security and personalization into the automotive space.”
“EyeLock’s iris authentication solutions enable a contextual and immersive experience for the driver, while unlocking new ways for automakers, content providers, and insurers to engage consumers,” explained Anthony Antolino, EyeLock chief marketing and business development officer.
With the EyeLock ID vehicle application installed, even if someone unauthorized got a hold of your keys, they would not have the ability to start the car. Only an authenticated user can start the vehicle, the authentication process takes less than five seconds to complete and is as simple as looking in the mirror on the visor. Aside from granting access to start the vehicle, the EyeLock ID vehicle application could also offer users customized vehicle settings that would automatically set seat and mirror positions, radio presets, or any other customized features offered by the vehicle. The solution will offer up to five registered users’ access to the vehicle.
The EyeLock ID vehicle application could also provide benefits for usage based insurance applications as well as the fleet industry. By providing that extra level of security to access a vehicle, fleet managers would be able to use this technology to monitor their fleet to ensure drivers with authorized access are the ones behind the wheel, while also helping to maintain each driver’s hours of operation.
Source: VOXX International Corp.