Paris and Amsterdam, September 22, 2016. – Valeo, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, is working with Gemalto, a global leader in digital security, to secure the Valeo InBlue® electronic car key system. With Valeo InBlue® technology, drivers can use their smartphone or connected watch to lock, unlock and start their cars, using apps to control and remotely access vehicle data via Bluetooth®.
This innovation was based on the principle of onboard equipment connected to smartphone software development kit SDK , which provides hosting of a secure electronic key for the vehicle via Valeo cloud platform.
Valeo InBlue® technology uses Gemalto’s Allynis Trusted Services Hub TSH solution to provide secure wireless Over-The-Air OTA deployment and lifecycle management of applications and sensitive vehicle credentials.
This Gemalto solution provides secure transmission of vehicle electronic keys and their secure storage on smartphones. In addition, the technology is comparable in terms of security to current mobile payment solutions used by banks around the world. Valeo InBlue® technology is compatible with Android or iOS for smartphones connected to any mobile network. The ease of implementation of this solution allows it to be deployed in any market.
Marc Vrecko, President of Valeo’s Comfort and Driver Support Systems Business Group“In 2015, 1.4 billion were sold worldwide. smartphones. The number of smart watches sold this year is expected to be 50 million., which will enable the active adoption of smart app capabilities for cars. Gemalto is a pioneer in the development of safe technology for cars. Its trusted Trusted Service Hub solution has enabled us to provide next-generation services with increased security for drivers and vehicle manufacturers.”.
With Valeo InBlue® technology, authorized users can remotely register new connected devices for use with a vehicle and receive information about it, such as location or the amount of fuel in the tank, making it easy to secure carpooling and simplify rental.
Frederic Vasnier, executive vice president of software and product implementation at Gemalto“People love their cars as much as they love their connected devices. The combination of these two aspects will transform the automotive sector, increase productivity, safety and driving comfort, and be the first stepping stone to promising new mobile services that facilitate car rental and sharing.
Valeo InBlue® technology secures electronic keys against tampering, thereby increasing security and convenience for drivers. This technology will be a revolutionary leap in car-sharing and rental practices and set the stage for a whole new market that Frost & Sullivan says will reach 26 million. person”.
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