Ultra Wideband Entry
Apple’s new iPhone 11 devices pack an Ultra Wideband chip under their hoods. But, at this point, it doesn’t do much. Future plans could include wireless tracking tags or, as the patents reveal, keyless entry for the Apple Car.
The patent details a system that could use a combination of Bluetooth and UWB to transfer data between a device and a car’s security system. Interestingly, it suggests that the “device” in question could be an iPhone or Apple Watch, instead of a key fob.
Different devices could be assigned different privileges, such as the ability to turn on the ignition or simply open doors. Because of the accuracy of UWB, some of those functions could even be restricted to when a device is actually within a certain range.