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The interstate also has “traffic counters” which pick up unique bluetooth IDs that are broadcast from each car’s center console infotainment system. There’s a
by reaperman 2y ago
The interstate also has “traffic counters” which pick up unique bluetooth IDs that are broadcast from each car’s center console infotainment system.
There’s a shocking number of ways to track a person in their vehicle before we even get down to the license plate. If most people here on HN don’t know about them, the general public is obviously completely unaware.
https://tti.tamu.edu/researcher/now-taking-it-to-the-streets-collecting-travel-time-data-speed-with-bluetooth-technology/ https://tti.tamu.edu/researcher/now-taking-it-to-the-streets...
- ssl-3 2y agoEven tires often have RFID, and have for a long time. And even the TPMS sensors in valve stems: They go on their merry way, broadcasting their unique ID (and tire pressure) to anyone who cares to listen. It's all quite real, and it is pervasive. The only question is: Who, if anyone, is listening and keeping track?
- ranger_danger 2y agoNow if only this data could be used as an alibi in court. Sorry your honor, your government's own data proves I could not have been at Jimmy's house where this crime took place.
- reaperman 2y agoI don't think there's any reason it couldn't be introduced as evidence.