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Keyless Entry Car System – Smart Entry, Gesture Open

The realm of vehicle access control is swiftly advancing with the introduction of keyless entry car systems, signifying a significant leap towards the future. These systems empower owners to effortlessly open and close car doors through intuitive keyless entry gestures, securing and unlocking doors with body, hand, or finger movements. The cutting-edge keyless technology enables users to approach their cars, initiate a simple wave or gesture in front of the electronic door entry system, and witness the doors gracefully open. Beyond doubt, keyless car entry systems usher in a new era of heightened security, convenience, and user-friendly experiences for vehicle owners. This innovative technology allows users to unlock their cars seamlessly, employing hand motions—be it body gestures, hand movements, or finger gestures—eliminating the need to fumble around for traditional keys.

Furthermore, these keyless entry systems, equipped with capacitive sensing (or radar) technology and motion sensors, play a pivotal role in reducing false positives, ensuring secure access to the vehicle. As the automotive industry continually expands and evolves, technologies like gesture recognition are progressively becoming available in an increasing number of vehicles, promising swift and secure car door operations.

Keyless Car Entry with a hand Gesture
Keyless car door opening with a hand gesture – Click for video

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Innovative Technologies Powering Modern Touchless Entry Systems

The landscape of modern keyless car entry systems is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Leveraging technologies such as hand gestures, motion sensors, and capacitive sensing technology, these touchless entry systems redefine secure and convenient access to vehicles. The focus remains on providing users with swift and easy access to their vehicles, and we’ll delve into the mechanics of these modern keyless car entry systems to uncover their benefits for vehicle owners.

Securing Car Entry Through Body, Hand, and Finger Gestures, or a Gentle Touch Gesture

The concept of secure car entry is gaining prominence, allowing drivers to interact with their vehicles using a variety of gestures, including body movements, hand gestures, finger movements, or even a gentle touch. Traditional keyless entry systems relied on touch pads placed on the vehicle’s exterior to detect movements, while newer technologies integrate capacitive or radar touch technology. Our Smart Entry™ system distinguishes between a hand cleaning the car, rain and wind, and a deliberate opening gesture. Notably, this keyless entry system is designed to function seamlessly even when users are wearing gloves.

Radar-Based Proximity Sensors with Obstacle Detection

In scenarios where doors open without a physical handle, a sensor on the door assesses the safety of the opening. Whether facing a stationary or moving obstacle, our sensor identifies obstructions and halts the door’s motion. Smart Entry™ goes beyond detecting obstacles—it safeguards the vehicle and prevents damage to anything caught by the proximity sensor. The radar-based proximity sensors precisely measure the door’s swing path, enabling the module to make informed decisions on when to trigger the door’s opening function.

Finger Gesture Keyless System
touch activated car door lock / Car door open
Open Car door without a door handle, instead use a hand swipe or gesture

Defining Proximity for Obstacle Detection

Proximity, in this context, refers to the physical closeness between objects. Measurements involve distance, angle, and height. For keyless car entry, proximity sensing technology relies on electrical signals to gauge the distance of each obstruction. These sensors ensure doors open safely and promptly, ceasing motion whenever obstacles fall within the allowed proximity.

Define proximity for obstacle detection.

Proximity, in this context, refers to the physical closeness between objects. Measurements involve distance, angle, and height. For keyless car entry, proximity sensing technology relies on electrical signals to gauge the distance of each obstruction. These sensors ensure doors open safely and promptly, ceasing motion whenever obstacles fall within the allowed proximity.

Keyless Entry System car

Older keyless technology using touchpads, and brand unlock

Keyless Brand Touchpad
Door frame touchpad

Past Innovations in Keyless Technology

Ascencioné® has consistently been at the forefront of unlocking doors and vehicles through various keyless entry technologies. From capacitive touchpads concealed behind mirrors and glass to deadfronts revealing backlit numbers on car door trims, our journey includes brand entry using illuminated OEM logos. Collaborating with manufacturers, we are poised to introduce our keyless entry into upcoming vehicle models, aligning with the evolution of technology for safer and more convenient task completion.

Open Sliding Door Gesture
Smart Open Sliding door
Body Gesture Keyless
Smart Open Hatch allows you to open your hatchback on both feet.

Smart Open Hatch: A Safer Alternative to Foot-Operated Truck/Hatch Hands-Free Open

In a notable revelation, a prominent 50-year marketing research firm highlights foot-operated truck/hatch hands-free open as one of the most problematic attributes in 2022. Its lack of security, false positives, and the need for a person to stand on one foot while gesturing with the other pose vulnerabilities. Smart Open Hatch, responding to body gestures, emerges as a safer alternative, addressing concerns about security, reliability, and unnecessary delays associated with false positives.

Keyless Entry Car Systems Driving Future Sales

Smart Entry offers a blend of convenience and secure access to vehicles. With advanced sensing capabilities, vehicles equipped with Smart Entry can detect obstacles within proximity, ensuring safe and reliable unlocking of doors. Manufacturers, in designing keyless car entry systems, must prioritize security, mitigate false positives, and address various issues to ensure customer satisfaction. In essence, keyless entry car systems are poised to drive future sales by delivering an optimized user experience that seamlessly integrates efficiency with security.

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