[grc] Unlock faster with a face mask ??

Tue May 26 15:11:52 PDT 2020

Dear Taproot,

This is a little thing. Thanks for the reminder of the big issues that need
attention.

Dave

David Devereaux-Weber
President, WORT Board of Directors
president at wortfm.org <President at wortfm.org>
(608)576-2599

On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 4:25 PM taproot--- via grc <grc at maillist.peak.org>
wrote:

> Am I the only one that this drives crazy, even homicidal? People whose
> biggest problem is that they have to pull down their mask to unlock their
> phone. And feel the need to share that with the world. What about people
> who have no home, no job, no healthcare, no money, no safety? C
>
>
> >> FYI
> >>
> >> "this update also tracks users and reports this data to the government.
> >> Something that many people would rather avoid."  Tom.
> >>
> >>
> https://www.rcrwireless.com/20200526/analyst-angle/kagan-how-to-unlock-iphone-android-face-mask?utm_campaign=20200526%20RCRenewsTues&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
> >>
> >> KAGAN: HOW TO UNLOCK IPHONE, ANDROID FASTER WITH A FACE MASK
> >>
> >> By Jeff Kagan [1] on MAY 26, 2020Analyst Angle [2]
> >>
> >> * COVID-19 is a real pain in theâ€¦ well you know. We have noticed how
> >> difficult and time consuming it can be to simply unlock and use our
> >> smartphone when we are wearing a face mask. Let me share two secrets
> >> that may help you.
> >>
> >> One partial solution was just announced by Apple for their iPhone. The
> >> other is a recommendation for a complete solution that every smartphone
> >> maker can deliver, if they are concerned for their customers.
> >>
> >> Apple Face ID was designed to make unlocking your iPhone fast and easy.
> >> That's unless you are wearing a mask. In that case, Face ID does not
> >> recognize you. So, you either have to take your mask off, or you must
> >> let it go through several cycles before it eventually takes you to the
> >> keypad.
> >>
> >> FIRST FIX TO UNLOCK APPLE IPHONE WITH FACE MASK
> >>
> >> So, Apple iPhone update iOS 13.5 tries to fix this new problem. First,
> >> let me say thank you to Apple. I know they are trying. This solution is
> >> good, but not good enough. But it's a good start, so thank you Apple.
> >>
> >> Of course, this update also tracks users and reports this data to the
> >> government. Something that many people would rather avoid.
> >>
> >> The update screen says among other thingsâ€¦ iOS 13.5 speeds up access
> >> to the passcode field on devices with Face ID when you are wearing a
> >> face mask.
> >>
> >> Bingo. That's what every iPhone user needs. If it only solved the
> >> problem.
> >>
> >> So, if you have already upgraded your iOS to 13, then you should update
> >> even further to 13.5.
> >>
> >> SECOND, DUAL FACIAL RECOGNITION DETECTS TWO FACES, WITH AND WITHOUT MASK
> >>
> >> The other solution is one that I would like to recommend to every
> >> smartphone maker including Apple, Google, Samsung and all the rest.
> >>
> >> Simply have a dual facial recognitionâ€¦ one with a mask and one
> >> without.
> >>
> >> That way, it will work whether you are out and about with your mask on,
> >> or whether you are alone and not wearing a mask.
> >>
> >> Who says Face ID can only recognize one face? It can do whatever it's
> >> programmed to do.
> >>
> >> If smartphone makers really care about their customers, they will
> >> implement this solution immediately. It is quick and easy fix.
> >>
> >> No new technology is needed. Just have it create a facial profile for
> >> two faces rather than one.
> >>
> >> In fact, we could take this one step further if they really care about
> >> customers. They could let the user choose how many facial profiles they
> >> want to use. Perhaps they want to let their spouse have access and
> >> create another profile. After all, there are emergencies in which this
> >> makes perfect sense.
> >>
> >> IPHONE, ANDROID, SAMSUNG SMARTPHONE FACIAL RECOGNITION UPDATE
> >>
> >> So, Apple, Google, Samsung and every other smartphone maker, update your
> >> facial recognition program to recognize two faces, one with a mask and
> >> one without.
> >>
> >> That's the fastest and easiest solution. Period.
> >>
> >> We all seem to use our smartphones when walking around. Suddenly, we've
> >> been wrestling with this new problem. Finally, a first fix is here, and
> >> the better, even more comprehensive fix was just suggested.
> >>
> >> No more awkward moments when trying to use your smartphone when you are
> >> masked. No more taking your mask off just to use your phone. No more
> >> having the Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay not work because it
> >> doesn't recognize your face with the mask on.
> >>
> >> Seems to make perfect sense to me and everyone I mention this to. So,
> >> what do you think? This solution could happen very quickly. So, let's
> >> just see how long it takes before these smartphone makers take this
> >> path. You are welcome!
> >>
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> >> * Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) [5]
> >> *
> >>
> >> Apple [6] Google [7] Samsung [8]
> >
> >
> >
> > Links:
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> > [1] https://www.rcrwireless.com/author/jkagan
> > [2] https://www.rcrwireless.com/category/analyst-angle
> > [3]
> >
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> > [4]
> >
> https://www.rcrwireless.com/20200526/analyst-angle/kagan-how-to-unlock-iphone-android-face-mask?share=linkedin&nb=1
> > [5]
> >
> https://www.rcrwireless.com/20200526/analyst-angle/kagan-how-to-unlock-iphone-android-face-mask?share=twitter&nb=1
> > [6] https://www.rcrwireless.com/tag/apple
> > [7] https://www.rcrwireless.com/tag/google
> > [8] https://www.rcrwireless.com/tag/samsung
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