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Now, new device that replaces passwords with 'passthoughts'
Researchers have now created a new device that would replace passwords with 'passthoughts' for computer authentication, a report has said.
Researchers have now created a new device that would replace passwords with 'passthoughts' for computer authentication, a report has said.
Researchers at the UC Berkeley School of Information, have formed a 100-dollars headset that wirelessly connects to a computer via Bluetooth.
The device's sensor rests against the user's forehead, providing a electroencephalogram (EEG) signal from the brain, Mashable reports.
Researchers say the NeuroSky Mindset looks just like any other Bluetooth set and is more user-friendly.
Brainwaves are also unique to each individual, so even if someone knew your passthought, their emitted EEG signals would be different, researchers explained.
The idea of mind-reading is pretty convenient, but if the devices aren't accessible people will refuse to use it no matter how accurate the system, researchers added.
