BMWis a drunk driver Digital Key We have applied for a patent for technology that prevents you from driving your car through an app.
website Auto BlogAccording to , the Digital Key app is responsible for starting the vehicle and can read breathalyzer data connected to the smartphone.
If the driver refuses the test or fails to prove that his or her blood alcohol level is below the legal limit, the vehicle may be rendered inoperable indefinitely.
In order not to leave the driver completely unattended, BMWsuggested that the Digital Key app could be used to open vehicle doors, activate infotainment and climate control systems, minimizing the risk of drunk users freezing or falling asleep outside and ensuring their safety while waiting for a taxi or ride.
The technology raises questions about how individuals’ data can be used, and whether breathalyzer test results could possibly be recorded and sold to insurance companies. past GMhas been sued for selling user data.
However, the patent highlights that humans have proven time and time again that they are not always capable of making safe choices. So if the German manufacturer’s idea can save a few people’s lives, it’s not entirely a bad thing.
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