Gadgets that unlock and open doors, monitor your home from afar, and control access and privacy for a range of applications are already out there and improving users’ lives.
Sewable Sensor Pads Lilypad Arduino: Kits of sewable electronic pieces consist of sensor pads that can be embedded in textiles to create interactive garments. The monitors use inputs such as light and temperature sensors and respond with outputs such as … Continue reading Lilypad Arduino
Control Your Car From Afar Audi and LG: The luxury car manufacturer unveiled a tap-to-unlock webOS-based technology for the Audi S7 at CES earlier this year. It’s designed to let drivers unlock the car, and eventually, start and stop the … Continue reading Audi + LG
Gun Safety on Your Watch Armatix Smart System: The radio-controlled watch is designed to enhance gun safety. Using integrated electronic intelligence, a Smart System gun will only work if it is within range of the watch, with a safety mechanism … Continue reading Armatix Smart System
Wristband Security System Intelygenz and Prosegur: The software company and Spanish security service company have teamed up to create a smart watch app for Android wear. The application includes a range of functions designed for service professionals that include reducing … Continue reading Intelygenz and Prosegur
Secure Access in a Heartbeat Nymi: Unlock the world, especially when your hands are full, with a wristband that authenticates the one and only you. Nymi’s patented biometric authentication system, HeartID, uses the heart’s unique ECG signature to confirm the … Continue reading Nymi
An Open Sesame for Your Hotel Room Starwood Hotels and Resorts: Since November 2014, Starwood Preferred Guests could open their hotel room door with their iPhone. The keyless service is now available on the Apple Watch. The app can also … Continue reading Starwood Preferred Guests
