This Credit Card Locks Your Smartphone Remotely

Apparently, there are many ways to protect your data on a smartphone. If some use a lock code or an integrated fingerprint reader, SALT is defined as an innovative alternative. Indeed, the accessory operates as a virtual key for your smartphone.

SALT, is one of the current projects looking for backing on Kickstarter. In short, SALT is a card which when carried around with you alleviates the need to have a pin on your phone. The card is a credit card sized card and uses Bluetooth to connect to your device, telling your phone when you are nearby. Whenever you are within 10ft of your phone, the card connects and automatically unlocks the phone so you no longer need to continuously enter your pin every time you pick the device up. When you move more than 10ft away the SALT card automatically locks your phone again.

According to the developers, users spend up to 52 hours per year typing their pin in to their phone (not so sure about this to be honest) and as such claim they can save you these hours while offering security and convenience. The card itself is similar in all respects to a credit card and designed to be carried in your wallet or purse. The card runs on Bluetooth 4.0, works with Android 4.4 (KitKat) via a SALT app and according to the developers has been designed with a one-year battery contained within. So there is no need to charge the card although presumably after one year you will have to buy another one.

SALT is scheduled to launch in just four months at the end of December 2014. Find out more at http://www.securesalt.com