[grc] Unlock faster with a face mask ??

[Tom Voorhees]

All of you are free to write about how to fix Bigger neglected issues
for this GRC list!  

Many homeless folks somehow do poses smart phones. The intended point
was many mindless clicks can get you tracked and profiled for the
benefit of those types that profit from homelessness etc, etc. Tom.  

On 2020-05-26 15:11, David Devereaux-Weber via grc wrote:
> 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 theâEUR¦ 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 thingsâEUR¦ 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 recognitionâEUR¦ 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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