Stellantis Granted Patent for Biometric Vehicle Entry System

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Stellantis Granted Patent for Biometric Vehicle Entry System​

New Patent Could Eliminate the Need for Key Fobs or Smartphones​

Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has just been granted a groundbreaking patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 1, 2025, for a “system and method for accessing a vehicle with a biometric key.” Originally filed back in March 2023, this patent aims to change how drivers get into their vehicles—especially in situations where their key fob, smartphone, or other typical access devices are unavailable.

Stellantis Granted Patent for Biometric Vehicle Entry System

Stellantis has been granted a patent for a biometric vehicle entry system, transforming how drivers access their cars.

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Finger chopped off to beat car security

WHEN a gang of carjackers struck in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last week, they didn't just make off with the car. They chopped off the tip of one of the driver's fingers and took that too. The gang struck on 28 March and first forced the victim of the crime to activate the car's...

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The gang struck on 28 March [2005] and first forced the victim of the crime to activate the car’s fingerprint-recognition system to start the engine. But when they realised the fingerprint would be needed every time the car was started, they cut off his fingertip and dumped him at the roadside.

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