"A neural network can be trained to learn your pattern of typing. Each successful login becomes a sample in its training set. That way it learns your natural variations and you don't have to perform perfectly each time or risk being rejected. Again no expensive biometric hardware required."
I dont know about that. unless it learns time of day with logon, I would be screwed.
In the morning im too groggy to type in my password quickly, usually resorting to a two finger hunt and peck routine that often somehow misses the right keys the first time anyway.
In the afternoon my rythm is much improved and quicker, with less mistakes.
I think there is too much variation like that for a neural net to train on that it would risk it overgeneralizing too much.
First, there is the question of how many clickable subdivisions that you divide the screen in. Second, it will take a lot longer, especially as the subdivisions get smaller, as it will require more precise mousing.
I think Gesture recognition would be a better method, personally.
Honestly, I dont care what web browser is on top in ratings. I use mozilla, and thus I will code for mozilla. I have the luxary of not coding HTML for business, but for pleasure, and the people who view my sites are most likely going to be like minded and will have a high chance of using mozilla as well.
Then to those of you who have to code for business: Screw Internet Exploder, Screw Nutscrape, Screw Mozilla. Code strictly to the standards. Any thing else is going to bite you in the arse 10 years down the line. Most browsers show some ability at following the standards. Also, standards change a lot less then what a browser renders. You code for MSIE 6 and then M$ decides to switch formats on you? Youre screwed. At least W3C doesnt change the standards too often. And if you need some fancy gizmo thats nonstandard but only one browser supports, then most likely you need to rethink your site design. Tastefully done, Tables and static images will please more people then a hyper-active flash super animation.
What advantages does a remote screen have over a notebook? (or tablet?)
I guess it would deter employee theft, because it wouldnt work outside the network.
But does it really make financial sense to buy something for inter building work, and then have to buy even more stuff so that employees can work outside the building (ie trips).
Or do they envision this thing to replace desktop PC's with wireless screens and massive centralized servers? (and what would the cost benifit be? it costs $500 to buy a full desktop PC, vs $1k for the wireless display, and then $50k for a server)
Instead of buying some proprietary solution: Why not use a large lcd screen, a compact flash (or similar) HD, 128mb or so ram, and a small processor, and a PXE (network) boot over the 802.11 connection? (essentially a large screen, minimal hardware, networked tablet PC)
That way the corporation can run whatever software it wants.
As people have pointed out though, its going to be hard to display movies or games on these (or videoconfrencing for that matter)
For instance, you have to charge your cordless phone for 9 hours before use. your cell phone gets charged for 8 i think hours before use. rechargable PDA's get charged a couple hours before use.
So an initial charge time of 9 hours isnt really new in the electronics market.
And besides, you do it the first night, and forget about it.
I am sure one way of using it would be to hold your hand in the air, but because this mouse detects tilt, i am sure that resting your arm on the desk and simply rotating your hand while it rests on the desk would work also.
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I believe that the ones your refering to arent gyroscopic. Ive seen the ones that professors use, and they usually have a small joystick or a small trackball.
(and yes, they have the built in laser pointer;) )
I dont know about the rest of you, but i do believe glass is a liquid.
I dont know how much the rate at which glass sags (which is minimal, but still there) would affect something like this, especially depending on the thickness.
If the glass is to thin, your 30 year archivel copy might have sagged enough to expose the silicon (or the circut part, you know what i mean)
Switch to Gentoo- emerge makes upgrading SO EASY. emerge is my friend, and allows an incompotent former windows 2000->Mandrake lover like me to admin my servers effortlessly
Of course, id prefer google to keep up a kickass search engine, not waste its money arguing against idiots like this that represent themselves so they can sue for free.
The fact that this guy has no case is irrelevant. its still going to take a shitload of money and time to prove that in court.
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"A neural network can be trained to learn your pattern of typing. Each successful login becomes a sample in its training set. That way it learns your natural variations and you don't have to perform perfectly each time or risk being rejected. Again no expensive biometric hardware required."
I dont know about that. unless it learns time of day with logon, I would be screwed.
In the morning im too groggy to type in my password quickly, usually resorting to a two finger hunt and peck routine that often somehow misses the right keys the first time anyway.
In the afternoon my rythm is much improved and quicker, with less mistakes.
I think there is too much variation like that for a neural net to train on that it would risk it overgeneralizing too much.
First, there is the question of how many clickable subdivisions that you divide the screen in. Second, it will take a lot longer, especially as the subdivisions get smaller, as it will require more precise mousing.
I think Gesture recognition would be a better method, personally.
Honestly, I dont care what web browser is on top in ratings. I use mozilla, and thus I will code for mozilla. I have the luxary of not coding HTML for business, but for pleasure, and the people who view my sites are most likely going to be like minded and will have a high chance of using mozilla as well.
Then to those of you who have to code for business:
Screw Internet Exploder, Screw Nutscrape, Screw Mozilla. Code strictly to the standards. Any thing else is going to bite you in the arse 10 years down the line. Most browsers show some ability at following the standards. Also, standards change a lot less then what a browser renders. You code for MSIE 6 and then M$ decides to switch formats on you? Youre screwed. At least W3C doesnt change the standards too often. And if you need some fancy gizmo thats nonstandard but only one browser supports, then most likely you need to rethink your site design. Tastefully done, Tables and static images will please more people then a hyper-active flash super animation.
There are always 9+ inch LCD screens going on ebay. Of course a little electronic knowhow might be required as few come with a controller.
The first thing i thought of when i read small LCD screens where those LCD buttons, and the LCD screens that you find in wearable computer displays.
Oh well, guess thats too small for him...
Whats the matter, dont you trust 64bit WEP security? ;)
What advantages does a remote screen have over a notebook? (or tablet?)
I guess it would deter employee theft, because it wouldnt work outside the network.
But does it really make financial sense to buy something for inter building work, and then have to buy even more stuff so that employees can work outside the building (ie trips).
Or do they envision this thing to replace desktop PC's with wireless screens and massive centralized servers? (and what would the cost benifit be? it costs $500 to buy a full desktop PC, vs $1k for the wireless display, and then $50k for a server)
Instead of buying some proprietary solution:
Why not use a large lcd screen, a compact flash (or similar) HD, 128mb or so ram, and a small processor, and a PXE (network) boot over the 802.11 connection?
(essentially a large screen, minimal hardware, networked tablet PC)
That way the corporation can run whatever software it wants.
As people have pointed out though, its going to be hard to display movies or games on these (or videoconfrencing for that matter)
Now for a limited time, you can buy a product to sniff both X10 networks and users porn^H^H^H^Hdesktops!
Only $199.99 for this amazing device!!!
(note, not garenteed to break ssh tunnels)
You might try to adapt how people make model trainsets (with all that paper wad type modeling) to make a rock lookalike computer case.
Id definitly say, that given the proper amount of time, its feasable.
Does the two colors mean that it comes in 27 and 49mhz version?
(obvious to anyone who has a normal tyco or similar RC Car)
All that open gearing and interior access is just begging for kids and crumbs and small parts and a high maintenance life....
Yeah, not something I am buying....
During high winds, wouldnt the natural lift of the wings put stress on the column holding it down?
Unfortionatly, slashdotters motivation and hunger for this "karma" substance doesnt seem to extend to doing any actual work.
Maybe if you tried the "dollar" substance, you might get better results.
I dont know if youre aware, but the wireless X10 cameras at least can be tapped quite easily.
Not something im putting in my house.
You should look at http:The PolyBot by xerox parc. ;)
Very reconfigurable
hit the nail on the head....
(now wonders where my modpoints are, i lost them a day or two ago...)
"So what happens to those people who don't want to live forever?"
Only the people who want to live forever will pay to have it done.
(id imagine this cant be cheap for a while)
(and besides, 200 years isnt forever).
the same applies to any cordless technology.
For instance, you have to charge your cordless phone for 9 hours before use.
your cell phone gets charged for 8 i think hours before use.
rechargable PDA's get charged a couple hours before use.
So an initial charge time of 9 hours isnt really new in the electronics market.
And besides, you do it the first night, and forget about it.
I am sure one way of using it would be to hold your hand in the air, but because this mouse detects tilt, i am sure that resting your arm on the desk and simply rotating your hand while it rests on the desk would work also.
I believe that the ones your refering to arent gyroscopic.
;) )
Ive seen the ones that professors use, and they usually have a small joystick or a small trackball.
(and yes, they have the built in laser pointer
I dont know about the rest of you, but i do believe glass is a liquid.
I dont know how much the rate at which glass sags (which is minimal, but still there) would affect something like this, especially depending on the thickness.
If the glass is to thin, your 30 year archivel copy might have sagged enough to expose the silicon (or the circut part, you know what i mean)
and you are wondering why it doesnt work.
Switch to Gentoo-
emerge makes upgrading SO EASY.
emerge is my friend, and allows an incompotent former windows 2000->Mandrake lover like me to admin my servers effortlessly
(plus rh8 is fugly, but thats a different story)
"Talk about a legal nightmare!!"
Talk about a lot of rich blind people !!
"Of course, I think google may do the same. ;)"
Of course, id prefer google to keep up a kickass search engine, not waste its money arguing against idiots like this that represent themselves so they can sue for free.
The fact that this guy has no case is irrelevant. its still going to take a shitload of money and time to prove that in court.