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Talking Car Computers

The Honda Anti-Theft Negotiator Fends Off Bad Guys

— April 9, 2012 — Autos
This video is a clever April Fool's joke about car alarm systems. The fake Honda Anti-Theft Negotiator named ‘TERII’ is a computer system that fights off car robbers with a number of comical strategies.

To identify the driver, TERII uses fingerprint technology to unlock the doors. If a robber tries to open the door, TERII doesn’t recognize the hand and asks the person to step away from the vehicle. The voice is projected from speakers that come from the wheel wells and even urge robbers to break into other cars. TERII even describes to car thiefs what will happen to them if they go to prison. The Honda Anti-Theft Negotiator can even locate the robber’s house by reading information off their phone in their pocket.

If only this invention wasn't an April Fool's joke...
Trend Themes
1. Car Security Technology - Innovations in car security technology are creating disruptive opportunities for car manufacturers and tech companies to improve car security and prevent theft.
2. Voice-activated Car Systems - The rise of voice-activated systems in cars presents disruptive opportunities for car manufacturers and software companies to develop innovative technologies that enhance the in-car experience.
3. Fingerprint Recognition - Fingerprint recognition technology is increasingly being adopted in security systems, with disruptive opportunities for manufacturers and software companies to develop more advanced and secure systems.
Industry Implications
1. Automobile Manufacturing - Automobile manufacturers can benefit from adopting new security technologies to differentiate themselves from competitors and improve customer satisfaction.
2. Security Technology - The security technology industry can benefit from expanding into the automobile sector to provide innovative security solutions for car manufacturers and owners.
3. Software Development - Software developers can capitalize on the trend towards voice-activated systems and develop new applications and interfaces for in-car experiences.
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