LoGiCaL__ wrote:I believe biometrics would be best implemented as an additional layer including the password. Lets just say you needed to repeat a voice phrase or fingerprint. All that you would need would be a recording or a fingerprint duplicate from some other object. Not that that's going to be easy to obtain, but if the password was also implemented it would make it just that much harder to access the device. I don't see a reason for not having both. Interesting concept though.<br><br>This also brings up the issue of what if the recording/scanning device gets messed up or you lose your voice or lol accidentally burn off your fingerprints? Can you not access your important files anymore?
I agree. As I said earlier, the flash drive could use biometrics as an additional layer of security. Would be a plus point if you had alternate verification options for safety such as voice AND fingerprinting. An optional GPS module that can be turned on and off only by the owner would make it ideal to trace in the event of loss. The GPS module could be bundled with a proximity sensor that alerts the user when he/she is found to be far away from the device. And of course, there's the remote kill switch. On top of that, everything should be rugged, waterproof and the flash drive should be high speed, high capacity. Now that's ideal.
limdis wrote:I've used biometric devices. Not once was it double layered. Basically it just replaces the password to make logging in easier and faster. You can store each of your 10 fingers prints, so if you just happen to lose one you can still get in. But if you want to get the mother of all secured flash drives, get yourself an
Ironkey. This little thing comes equip with its own mini nuclear war head.
I hear you man. I don't know why manufacturers are that incompetent. Love the Ironkey though. That, added to the other features I stated above could make one heck of a flash drive lol. I'm buying an Ironkey s200 16 Gb Personal thanks to you. Damn expensive though...