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Gemalto Empowers Daimler AG’s Smartphone-based Digital Vehicle Key

Securely lock/unlock and start a car using a smartphone.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Gemalto 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 car maker’s solution gives drivers the freedom to lock/unlock and start their vehicles using nothing more than an NFC smartphone.   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 p...

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