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Digital Key Guide
New for 2021


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Digital Key Guide
New for 2021

Understanding the digital key landscape

Digital Key systems are seen by many in the automotive sector as the next item to be included in an evolving connected world. Developing systems that allow drivers to lock, unlock and start their car with a digital device, especially a smartphone, fits perfectly with the growing vision of increased user connectivity. Digital key systems are not just seen as an attractive replacement for key fobs, but also offer a method of sharing and revoking keys over the air.

The Digital Key Guide has been created by SBD Automotive to assist companies in the automotive industry in setting up internal design and test standards and setting strategies by understanding what OEMs and product developers are introducing around digital key.

Features & Benefits

  • An overview on digital key communication technologies including NFC, BLE, UWB, positioning techniques and the functions that each technology provides.

  • Outlines the regulations and standards surrounding digital keys.

  • To help your understanding of consumer expectations for digital key systems, SBD has carried out a series of studies and surveys focused on consumer views of digital key and vehicle access technologies. 

  • SBD predictions on digital key market penetration for Western Europe and the US.

  • Benchmarking summary of the latest all digital key systems, tested by SBD Automotive's Anti-theft Team. 

  • A overview comprehensive catalogue and mini database of the digital key marketplace, including OEM systems and retro-fit systems.

New Research Report for 2021

SBD Automotive's extensive knowledge in anti-theft, digital key research and system evaluation is at the core of this report. The objectives are to provide SBD’s interpretation of the current market situation and provide information and guidance for OEMs and suppliers who are developing digital key systems.

Contact our Sales Team to find out more.

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To find out more about this 2021 Report, contact the SBD Sales Team