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Apple Insider has uncovered a recently published patent, filed in 2004, that outlines plans for an anti-theft feature for mobile devices. The “acceleration-based theft detection system” could, possibly, apply to the iPhone – which we all know is packed with accelerometers. Upon sensing erratic movements associated with theft (like continuous, rapid motion) the device could sound an alarm or lock itself, or both. Apparently, the system can distinguish between accidental movements and the accelerations data that would indicate someone stealing your phone. We’re not sure how accurately this system could work, but if this patent does indeed materialize in the iPhone, users may think twice before taking a jog with it in their pocket.
via: looprumors
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Will Park
Will hails from The City of Angels - Los Angeles, California. He spends his time playing with his numerous gadgets and looking forward to seeing what future holds for mobile technology. An avid promoter of a fully "digital" life, he promotes the widespread adoption of truly mobile, paper-less living. He dreams of the day when he can go completely digital. No more snail mail, paper receipts, bound books, notepads/spiral notebooks, credit cards, hard currency. He's a digital warrior - fighting for the converged life. He is an idealist and a realist - he has a perfect view of what the world should be but knows that the world is not perfect. Can we ever hope to see Will's dream become reality? We'll see...
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