BMWis a drunk driverDigital KeyWe have applied for a patent for technology that makes it impossible to drive a vehicle through an app.
websiteAuto BlogAccording to , this digital key app is responsible for starting the car and can retrieve data from an alcohol checker connected to your smartphone.
If the driver refuses the test or cannot prove that their blood alcohol level is below the legal limit, the vehicle may be disabled indefinitely.
To avoid leaving drivers completely stranded,BMWsuggests that a digital key app can be used to unlock doors and operate infotainment and climate control systems. This minimizes the risk of drunk users freezing or sleeping outside, improving safety while waiting for a taxi or ride.
The technology raises questions about how individuals’ data will be used and whether alcohol test results can be recorded and sold to insurance companies. In the pastGMhas been sued for selling user data.
However, the patent also points out that humans have repeatedly proven that they cannot always make safe choices. So if the German automaker’s idea can save a few lives, that’s never a bad thing.
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