Continental Automotive

Remote Cloud Key

Overview
How it works
USE Cases
Benefits

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Remote Cloud Key – Key as a Service

The Remote Cloud Key (RCK) solution from Continental ITS is a highly scalable, secure cloud managed remote keyless access service for cars. RCK supports on demand access to cars, trucks, light trucks, vans or buses using a smart device, to lock, unlock and authorize the vehicle for start. It is a perfect solution for car sharing companies, car rentals, for fleets and for families to share cars. RCK is powered by the Continental cloud.

RCK Share Vehicle Access Platform – RCK is offered as a platform service with flexible APIs that gives business the freedom & flexibility to integrate with the workflows as business models demand
RCK is Retrofittable – RCK solution is available for both new and existing vehicles. RCK can be retrofitted to existing vehicles in the market without the need to modify other components or the wiring harness of the vehicle
RCK Device Works Across Most OEMs – There is no need to create a specialized version per OEM or vehicle model. The individual commands specific to makes and models are computed in the cloud and the smart phone and key device are used as conduit to communicate with the vehicle. RCK can cover the majority of all access protocols in use today and we are continuously adding support to additional protocols
RCK is Secure – RCK uses vehicle’s native RF protocols to communicate with the vehicle to enable access and is as secure as using a physical key-fob to lock/unlock the vehicle

RCK is Scalable – The Continental Backend Services are delivered through a micro services architecture. This allows the solution to scale easily and automate the orchestration

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Full Mobility Service Solution: Backend, Apps and Hardware

The solution comprises of the following components:

Continental Backend Services: A set of highly scalable services that can be accessed securely through REST APIs. These backend services are hosted in redundant public cloud infrastructure distributed in multiple zones
Continental Key Learning Mobile App: A Continental provided mobile application that enables provisioning of a vehicle’s key to Continental’s secure backend
RCK Device Typically installed in the vehicle, acts as a simple RF transponder that communicates with the vehicle’s RF receiver to deliver the lock/unlock/start engine messages

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Remote Vehicle Access Easily Managed

The RCK platform can easily support a use case of your choice that requires one to provide temporary on-demand access to a vehicle. While shared economy services like Car Sharing are obvious candidates, the platform can be used in applications like Vehicle Refueling or any other type of vehicle grooming services where the owner of the vehicle have to grant controlled access to the vehicle temporarily.

Customization – Having access to the service’s APIs allows easy integration of features into a business model’s work-flow
Rentals/Car Sharing – Integrate the virtual key into the Rental App/Loyalty App
Fleets – Manage access to the vehicle based on jobs, schedule, vehicle & driver availability
Roadside Assistance – Retrofit existing vehicles with the ability to unlock remotely without the need for telematics
Spare Key – Use the phone as a key or share the vehicle with family members using the virtual key on the phone
Dealerships – Enhance the customer experience with ease of access to the vehicles in the dealership lot
Vehicle Auction Houses – Key management, ease of access to the vehicle using the app
Package Deliveries – Partner with E-Commerce companies to deliver packages to the trunk of the car
Vehicle Grooming – On site, on demand refueling service for the car, car washing or valet services, whatever the type of service that requires temporary access to the vehicle

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Remote Cloud Key Highlights

Scalable, Secure & Seamless (Non-Intrusive)

Cloud managed remote keyless access service for vehicles
No modification, No hacks, No changes to the car’s existing circuitry

Vehicle Coverage

RCK covers a wide range of models on the market and is continuously adding new makes and models to this list
Application Interface is agnostic to vehicle specific protocols. No additional effort as we support more cars & models

Seamless Integration & User experience

Highly configurable transceiver device (Key Device) that can integrate into CarSharing Module or Mobile Apps. – No hardware changes required to support additional models
Secure REST APIs for integration from the smartphone app or the backend to manage provisioning & requesting access messages for lock/unlock etc.
Customer branded mobile app or a customer developed Bluetooth key to lock, unlock & start

Streamlined Operations

No need for cellular connection – Can work in offline mode in conjunction Customer’s Backend and/or by caching messages on the smart phone application
RCK Provisioning app helps with vehicle provisioning and on boarding of vehicles into the RCK platform