'Invisible key' invented in Taiwan

Published: 3/10/2011 at 04:15 PM
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A team of Taiwanese researchers have developed an "invisible key" technology which allows users to unlock their doors by means of simple hand gestures, the head of the team said Monday.

A team of Taiwanese researchers have developed an "invisible key" technology which allows users to unlock their doors by means of simple hand gestures, the head of the team said Monday. At the heart of the technology developed by his team is a chip that can detect movement in three dimensions.

"In the future, you won't have to worry about losing or forgetting your keys," said Tsai Yao-pin, who teaches at the Technology and Science Institute of Northern Taiwan.

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yik
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Discussion 5 : 03/10/2011 at 09:29 PM5
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I once was working in a very "delicate environment". To open doors, one needed a retina scan plus a "voice pattern". ---- That was back in the early 1970s! My question: Are some of us going back in time to reinvent the past?
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Discussion 4 : 03/10/2011 at 05:33 PM4
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Disc 2: My thoughts exactly.
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Discussion 3 : 03/10/2011 at 05:15 PM3
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I imagine the inventor already has a system to overcome the video-thief.

I wonder how well the lock works after an injury or a few too many cocktails.
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Discussion 2 : 03/10/2011 at 04:49 PM2
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good idea for thief. just video anyone go into house and no need to break in. save a lot in damage and insurance too.
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Discussion 1 : 03/10/2011 at 04:40 PM1
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Does it work with invisible lock?
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