I don't know about you, but the keys on my
key chain seem to constantly multiply. All of my necessary keys, along
with large key fobs that came with both of our cars, create an unwieldy
mass of metal and plastic.
As a lover of computers and technology,
nothing gives me more pleasure than to say, "Technology to the rescue."
There is a new technology in the pipeline that may end this key chain
aggravation once and for all. Passive keyless entry, as it's called, is
poised to give drivers more convenience -- and to give them a sense of
security, as well.
With passive keyless entry, each driver is issued a small key card.
The beauty of this card is it can remain in the driver's purse or
pocket at all times. Simply walking up to the car when you have the key
card in your possession will not only open the car, it will start the
car when you are ready. With this new keyless system, only a person
with a keycard will be granted access to the vehicle, creating a much
more secure atmosphere. Keyless entry also offers built-in
customization. If there is more than one driver, the specially coded
cards will adjust each driver's settings, like seat position and
favorite radio stations.
Get ready, because our cars of tomorrow will do more than take us
from point A to point B. Their computer systems will operate the
vehicles more efficiently and enhance the driving experience to make it
both comfortable and convenient, all at the same time. They will also
free us from carrying around that accumulation of keys.
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