Smartphone versatile keys

New software turns smartphones into versatile keys

The people can open doors using an application, but the technology is still a long way from gaining widespread acceptance.German researchers have now developed a piece of software that will make smartphone technology even more secure, versatile and acceptable.

Using the ShareKey, digital keys can be transferred by e-mail using a smartphone.smartphones and tablets have become an integral part of our daily lives.ShareKey sends electronic keys directly to the user's mobile phone, in the form of a QR code attached to an e-mail or MMS

"In essence, ShareKey offers two new functions: users can issue digital keys remotely and assign these keys certain user permissions,"said the experts.The solution is built around modern security technologies and can be easily integrated into existing access control systems.

At this year's CeBIT trade fair in Hannover from March 5 to 9, researchers will be demonstrating their ShareKey software, a solution which will make the key app concept even more versatile and secure.