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Re: Combination lock implementation

 

On Wednesday 18 September 2013 17:20:53 Alexander Antimonov wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 4:23 PM, Michael Zanetti
> 
> <michael.zanetti@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > On Wednesday 18 September 2013 15:29:39 Alexander Antimonov wrote:
> >> On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Michael Zanetti
> >> 
> >> <michael.zanetti@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> > or is too insecure (1, 2, 3, 4 is
> >> > reasonably fast to enter, but too easy to guess for an attacker).
> >> 
> >> How about to place digits randomly, differently on every unlock ?
> > 
> > In that case you'll end up rotating the wheel for half a minute before
> > being able to access your phone...
> 
> Then, maybe, do not rotate at all, but just tap. Circle with digits
> become just another look for keypad (for those who like it more).

Yeah, I guess something along those lines will happen at some point. But as it 
doesn't add too much value its not directly in our focus right now. Still, 
keep the ideas flowing.

Br,
Michael


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