A popular radio-frequency ID system that is used to deter car thefts and as a convenience device for the purchase of gasoline can be defeated with low-cost technology, computer scientists from The ...

With gas prices and consumers’ motivation to lessen their impact on the environment both rising, the growth of car-sharing programs is booming. Currently, approximately 348,000 individuals in 600 ...

Almost all automobiles manufactured since 1995 have had an RFID transponder embedded in the plastic housing surrounding their key grip. These 13.56 MHz passive transponders communicate with an RFID ...

Three hundred bucks for a new car key? Nonsense! When you lose your keys or want to have an extra made for that new teen driver, don’t let the stealership lighten your wallet. Just pull the ECU and ...

The country's largest auto dealer, AutoNation, chooses an RFID vehicle "immobilizer" system for its 516 nationwide dealerships. Integrated Solutions, July 2001 Written by: Dan Schell The rapid ...

Maxim Integrated is highlighting its line of RFID keys and cards designed for the two-billion-units-per-year automatic identification, access control, and electronic cash (e-cash) markets. This new ...

It can be difficult, digging out your keys or wallet when your hands are full. Well, if an experimental new 3D-printed "smart ring" reaches production, such digging may no longer be necessary. The ...