October 3, 2011

Scientist Invents Invisible Key

I’m not exactly sure how this will directly affect professionals in the near-term, but Japanese scientists have developed a digital key system that works similarly to the Nintendo Wii and Xbox. The technology, which they say is less than two years from commercial distribution, would allow people to make simple hand gestures, which the system would... Read more »

Isaac M. O'Bannon

I’m not exactly sure how this will directly affect professionals in the near-term, but Japanese scientists have developed a digital key system that works similarly to the Nintendo Wii and Xbox.

The technology, which they say is less than two years from commercial distribution, would allow people to make simple hand gestures, which the system would then interpret using 3-D motion sensing detection. It would be usable with virtually any kind of locks and key-based ignition systems, if manufacturers in those industries implement it.

While it might be distracting to have to perform the “secret handshake” to get your car started (and I think I still prefer remote key lock clickers), it might have the uninteded benefit of decreasing drunk driving, as the occasional sot might not have the hand control or memory of the gesture required.

http://news.yahoo.com/invisible-key-invented-taiwan-scientists-075252957.html

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Isaac M. O'Bannon

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies. . Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy groundforces veteran (never a SEAL). Email: isaac.obannon - @ - cpapracticeadvisor.com . Isaac OBannon 2019 Cropped Small Headshot