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Re: USBLock : lock/unlock your computer with a USB key

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  Re: USBLock : lock/unlock your computer with a USB key Schneider <js@globe.de> - 2013-04-12 15:46 +0200

#43449 — Re: USBLock : lock/unlock your computer with a USB key

On 11.04.2013 22:16, Ian Kelly wrote:
> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Ethan Furman <ethan@stoneleaf.us> wrote:
>> On 04/11/2013 04:13 AM, Sven wrote:
>>> Yes, I had the idea to add bluetooth too, removes the whole plugging and
>>> unplugging spiel. I might start work on that,
>>> and if anyone else wants to dive in and help, feel free. I will probably
>>> need to refactor the Listener a little, or
>>> create a USB and BT listener class.
>>
>> Doesn't BlueTooth have a 30 foot range?  For locking I'd rather be at 10 or
>> even 5 feet away.
> Pair it with a Google Glass and have it lock after you've stopped
> looking at the screen for 30 seconds.

Maybe not with Google Glass, but with a web cam placed on top of the 
screen. Like Samsung does since the Galaxy S III.
There it just happens the other way round: no lock as long as you have 
your face in front of the phone.

bg,
Johannes

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