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Posts for May 26, 2006

• Using an iSight for Biometric Authentication in OS X 10.5 Leopard

  So I have an idea: Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard should have a feature that allows each MacBook and MacBook Pro to learn what its owner’s face looks like via the built-in iSight camera. After being trained what its owner looks like, the system should then allow a facial recognition scan to unlock the user's keychain instead of a password. Think of the possibilities! Simply arrive at the coffee shop, pop open your MacBook and have the screen flash at you while it takes several scans. Once it recognizes you, your desktop appears and off you go. No password required for a relatively secure experience.

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