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Bluetooth ignition lock prototype
Building a prototype of a cryptographically secure OTP based wireless module attached to the ignitional lock is a fundamental for a minimal viable product of keyless vehicle operation.
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Proof of concept with Espressif
After several iterations with the Ardurino development boards and researching the performance and various features of other microcontrollers the ESP32 from Espressif has emerged as the best option to deliver a minimal viable product that has the necessary wireless connectivity and longevity.
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An accessible app for keyless rental
With modern technology the common way of renting with paper contracts, cash deposits, physical keys and withholding personal identifications unlawfully could be replaced and automated with an accessible and secure smartphone application.
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Anything that is moving anywhere?
A generic hardware and software platform for vehicle rentals could scale to support technically any kind of vehicle that supports personal mobility and uses some layer of physical security and authorization to operate.
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Hardware even for rusty old bikes
Connecting the existing vehicle fleet in Asia to the Internet-of-Things mostly requires interfacing with the ignition locks of rusting internal combustion engine motorcycles, far from the pristine electric vehicles, but in principal all can utilize the same modern and efficient microcontroller technology.
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Being inclusive to traditional vendors
An important proposition of the project is to be inclusive to uncles and aunties who are running their rentals for decades and connect them to a digital economy where they have a chance to compete and innovate.