__/ [ Oliver Wong ] on Thursday 27 July 2006 21:37 \__
>
> "Roy Schestowitz" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:4111787.C7gJ1DcBv3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | For the first time, you can hit your computer and get a meaningful
>> | response! Using Linux and the Hard Drive Active Protection System
>> | (HDAPS) kernel drivers, you can access the embedded accelerometers on
>> | Lenovo (formerly IBM) ThinkPads, then process the accelerometer data
>> | to read specific sequences of "knocking" events -- literally rapping on
>> | the laptop case with your knuckles -- and run commands based on those
>> | knocks. Double tap to lock the screen, and knock in your secret code
>> | to unlock.
>
> I bet a significant portion of users will choose "Shave and a Haircut"
> as as their passwords.
>
> But this is a very neat enhancement, assuming there's a way to toggle
> it
> on and off in case of accidental knockings during transportation, for
> example.
>
> - Oliver
A quick Web search led me to this video I once came across:
http://www.ossblog.it/post/1084/gtorilla-ovvero-prendi-a-schiaffi-il-pc-ed-usa-glx
Have a look. It's a neat video, so mind not the language.
Best wishes,
Roy
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