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Flicking lights or swiping wipers could one day add extra security to vehiclesAn experimental prototype of the Battery Sleuth authenticator device installed in a vehicle. Battery Sleuth bypasses both the wireless communication that key fobs depend on and the standardized onboard communication network that’s used in today’s vehicles. Instead, it authenticates drivers by measuring voltage fluctuations in a vehicle’s electrical system. Drivers can also deliver the voltage fluctuation manually using auxiliary functions that draw battery power. An experimental prototype of the Battery Sleuth authentication device and a diagram showing its installation.