Project description
Most people today carry mobile phones, and these are increasingly being equipped with Bluetooth interfaces to replace cables that may have otherwise connected the phone to headsets, computers or networks. This project will develop software that will allow Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to be used as identifying tags, (dis)allowing the bearer from gaining access to controlled venues or resources. The most obvious application is as a swipe card replacement, for access to offices etc. The system could also be used to control access through turnstiles for public transport, and entry into sport and entertainment venues, with the phone negotiating to buy a ticket at the entry point if the bearer doesn't already have one. The system could also be used to enforce policies for the venue, e.g. turning off audible ringing of phones in cinemas. Finally, the system could provide access control to computers, only allowing a computer to be used by people carrying an appropriately programmed Bluetooth phone, and so providing some deterrent to theft of laptop computers.
People
Agus Salim |
Marvyn Mei |
Products