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Sharp and Nissan Merge Cell Phone with Car Key

Sep 24, 2008, 10:35 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Today NTT DoCoMo and technology partners Sharp and Nissan rolled out the first mobile phone that has an integrated Intelligent Key in it. The Intelligent Key can be used to unlock a car, and also to start the engine. Nissan has already built a number of cars that can use the Intelligent Key system. The technology will be on display this year, and the companies involved hope to have commercial distribution starting in 2009.

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crxtreme89

Sep 24, 2008, 11:27 AM

Stolen Phone = Stolen car

Great idea but I see this being not so good. Now people will really have to start using the phone lock feature on their phones.

Jayshmay

Not a problem if you report your phone stolen, especially if you report the IMEI #, so the carrier can disable the phone.

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bluecoyote

Sep 24, 2008, 5:24 PM

Nice

I love Nissan's intelligent keys. It does suck if someone steals your phone they've got your car, but I've had both fall out of my pocket. At least it beats the $400.00 it costs to have a new iKey made.

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