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    Toughbook adds software that hides your screen when you're not looking at it

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Kardan, Jun 24, 2011.

  1. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Earlier this month, Panasonic and PrivateEyes Enterprises announced future Toughbooks would have the option of including software that changes your screen image as soon as you stop looking at it. Here's the link with more info and free demo software: PrivateEye Enterprise

    It uses a webcam (add-on or built in) to monitor your facial characteristics. Look away or have another face enter the camera's field of view and the software either defocuses the screen image or replaces it with an image of your chosing. They offer a 30-day free demo - but the actual software only seems to be available in a 50 seat enterprise "starter pack" for $36,000. FYI
     
    Kardan, Jun 24, 2011
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  2. Th3_uN1Qu3

    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    That's probably the dumbest marketing tactic ever. Someone has probably already found a way to make the "30-day" demo last forever.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Jun 25, 2011
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  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    This would put a whole new definition to watching pr0n on your computer whilst at work :D

    EDIT: DAMN COMPUTER MONITOR BOARD SOFTWARE
     
    Rob, Jun 25, 2011
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    I guess no wearing sunglasses while you work then.
     
    Pinecone, Jun 25, 2011
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  5. Kardan

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    It should be interesting to see how much Panasonic charges for the software option - and whether they offer also it as an retro-fit accessory.
     
    Kardan, Jun 25, 2011
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