Post Four - RFID Locks

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A five star hotel in Bangkok, Thailand has instituted a new technological breakthrough in their hotel; RFID non-contact locks on the doors. Simply flashing a keycard with the matching RFID will unlock the door without the guest having to even touch the door or twist a lock. This allows for convenience and added security and luxury. The door locks can also be opened using a cell phone that has been programmed with the correct RFID. As these phones become more widely used and available, the hotel will be able to increase security and convenience even further.
This breakthrough in technological integration will add to this particular hotel’s appeal to potential guests. The promise of a simpler and more secure environment is a crucial aspect of any hotel, and this hotel is a pioneer. It is also a more green approach, reducing wasted or lost room keys with an easy to activate system of replacements. Once the cell phone system becomes utilized, it will eliminate the issue of keycards entirely. Overall, the combination of increased security and the feeling of increased luxury will make this upgrade by the hotel an economical and smart purchase.