According to an article published on the 6Th of July, 2011 In the Week magazine entitled "Can smart phones replace house keys?", a new app has been introduced by Lockmaker Schlage supposedly allows smart-phone users to unlock their doors using Internet connection , a new feature that threatening to make our juggling traditional key chains obsolete. This new technological breakthrough is related somehow to the idea of using remote-control to open cars and key card to unlock hotels rooms doors . The article also mention how the there are a couple of obstacles that can constitute hardships, Moreover , considered as weak points to the use of this new app. The ones mentioned are connection failure or and the deterioration of the smart phone battery life that can affect the app ability to unlock the door.
Technology in general has made life easier for us in many ways , and the new invention will be another point or score in favor of modernity and against traditionalism . Personally, I do use technology in my life , but I do take caution , because to me technology can't be trusted. Simply malfunction can occurred anytime no matter how guaranteed the technology was. Non the less, this new app is useful and I will definitely use it , for many reasons . First , it will make the weight of my heavy bag lighter by loosing those heavy key chains. Second, it will take one thing out of the list of the things that I should check on every time I step out of the house . Third, I believe that it is more secure than traditional keys which are easy to copy manually ,unless we were up against an MIT graduate thief or intruder that to him cracking my new electronic app wouldn't be much of a problem.
Making a physical copy of a key could be easier. I admit it. But aren't you worried about battery out of your phone or malfunction of the router?
ReplyDeleteHello Kayan!
ReplyDeleteSeems that you are worried about your heavy bag."I'm joking":)
I got your point and I see you love the world of i-tech.
Do you think this technology is indispensable? its inventions is related to really needs or is just for commercial purpose? How many keys do usually people need to take?
Beside the dictionary and check emails, how many app are there in your smart phone that you use frequently?