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    m17 facial recognition software on m9750?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by gshemar, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. gshemar

    gshemar Notebook Guru

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    Hi, just saw this aliennetworks video:

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QdThfZHE66c&feature=related

    ...which refers to a feature built into the webcam. Basically it detects a person by recognising a particualr face and will lock the sytem if you leave it for a momment. As soon as you return, it will automatically recognise you and unlock itself. I have the m9750 and wondered if this feature could work on that system? Anyone tried this or knows how to do it?
     
    gshemar, Dec 29, 2008
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  2. exiled

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    you can always try it out but i dont recommend it. The facial software although it is fun, it adds alot of time to your start up time. It will make the start up time so slow you will never want to use it again :)
     
    exiled, Dec 30, 2008
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  3. Mystik

    Mystik Notebook Deity

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    That feature is in the Command Center for the m15x and m17x as well. maybe try updating your cc?
     
    Mystik, Dec 30, 2008
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  4. megszalott

    megszalott Notebook Consultant

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    Could somebody upload this software somhere please. I would like to install it on the M9750. Same camera as the M17.
     
    megszalott, Apr 11, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    go to Alienware.com and download it
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 11, 2009
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  6. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    You'll love it for the first few days, after that you'll disable it. Its really buggy and slows down your comp a bit at startup.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Apr 12, 2009
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  7. CSHawkeye81

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    where do you go to disable it??
     
    CSHawkeye81, Apr 12, 2009
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  8. megszalott

    megszalott Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have my hive. Pretty sh**ty from AW, that they treat sh costumers like crap. They don't ship laptops to my country, so I cannot buy from them, and this way I have no warranty, or my hive.
     
    megszalott, Apr 14, 2009
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    Goto your Command Center, it should be the first thing you see.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Apr 14, 2009
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