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Dummy cursors keep your passwords safe from prying eyes

By DigInfo TV - [12/3/2013 - 04:19] - 0 - Security

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NmTPSgQjDs?feature=player_embedded&w=640&h=360] This is a system for preventing password theft, by mixing several dummy cursors in with the real cursor. The software keyboards used in on[...]

Dummy cursors keep your passwords safe from prying eyes

Via Japan Science and Technology Agency

4 Methods for a More Secure Smartphone

By Akihabaranews Contributor - [1/3/2013 - 05:34] - 0 - Security

Hacking isn’t just a problem reserved for computers anymore. The newest targets hackers are going after are mobile devices, including tablets and even smartphones. That’s a scary thought when you consider how many messages,[...]

NEC acquires Cyber Defense Institute, Inc., expanding cyber security business

By Stephen - [28/2/2013 - 06:51] - 0 - Security

NEC Corporation announced today that they finalized a contract to acquire Cyber Defense Institute, Inc., a leading Japanese company in the cyber security space specializing in security diagnosis. The acquisition will be completed on Ma[...]

NEC acquires Cyber Defense Institute, Inc., expanding cyber security business

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[CEATEC 2012] KDDI presents a new palm authentication app for Smartphones

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/10/2012 - 02:14] - 0 - Phones Security

KDDI’s booth was rather uneventful this year and has not much to show, unless maybe this very cool new palm authentication app for Smartphones. Unlike Fujitsu Palm Reader technology, KDDI’s palm authentication app will actu[...]

[CEATEC 2012] KDDI presents a new palm authentication app for Smartphones

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NICT presents the Daedalus a New Cyber-attack alert system

By DigInfo TV - [20/6/2012 - 08:38] - 3 - Security Software

NICT has developed Daedalus, a cyber-attack alert system. Daedalus renders attacks on networks visible in real time. The sphere in the center represents the Internet, and the circles moving around it represent networks under observatio[...]

NICT presents the Daedalus a New Cyber-attack alert system

Via NICT

ESPRIMO enterprise desktop PCs: world’s first keyboard palm vein sensor models

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/6/2012 - 08:41] - 0 - Accessories Biometric Security

All of the new ESPRIMO desktop models are equipped with the latest architecture for high-speed processing, including the third-generation Intel® Core™ processor family of high-performance CPUs. The ESPRIMO D752/E supports Intel® vPro™ [...]

ESPRIMO enterprise desktop PCs: world’s first keyboard palm vein sensor models

Via Fujitsu

Aisin ITS demosntrates Intelligent monitoring and warning system for vehicles

By DigInfo TV - [28/5/2012 - 09:21] - 0 - Car

The Aisin Group has shown a demonstration car featuring their latest Intelligent Transportation Systems technology, with a range of intelligent monitoring and warning systems. “In this system, a camera detects where your face is,[...]

Aisin ITS demosntrates Intelligent monitoring and warning system for vehicles

Via Aisin Seiki

Grappa : Dual-purpose shopping bag and emergency helmet

By DigInfo TV - [22/4/2012 - 09:52] - 3 - Offbeat

Grappa is a reusable eco-friendly shopping bag which also doubles a as a helmet in case of a natural disaster such as an earthquake. “Unlike usual disaster reduction products, the concept behind this is that you can carry it with[...]

Grappa : Dual-purpose shopping bag and emergency helmet

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JVC demonstrates Touch-Based 3D Surveillance Camera System Interface

By DigInfo TV - [29/3/2012 - 09:23] - 0 - Camcorder

JVC Kenwood is developing an integrated surveillance camera system, which maps the locations of surveillance cameras in a 3D render of the building, so the user can intuitively overlook the entire area under surveillance. “Until [...]

JVC demonstrates Touch-Based 3D Surveillance Camera System Interface

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Okaya introduces Next-generation vending machine concept with see-through display

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/12/2011 - 10:42] - 5 - Offbeat

This concept model for a next-generation vending machine, which features a see through display, is being developed by Sanden, a large manufacturer of vending machines, in conjunction with Okaya Electronics and Intel. This concept model[...]

Okaya introduces Next-generation vending machine concept with see-through display

Via Okaya Electronics

Spherical flying machine developed by Defense Ministry’s Research Department

By DigInfo TV - [28/10/2011 - 08:20] - 7 - Robot

This is the world’s first spherical flying machine developed by the Research Department at Japan’s Ministry of Defense. This machine can hover like a helicopter, and take-off and land vertically. But because it works like a[...]

Spherical flying machine developed by Defense Ministry’s Research Department

Via TRDI

[Toyota Safety Day] We tested Toyota’s Steering Wheel prototype with integrate ECG sensors

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/7/2011 - 08:59] - 0 - Car Healthcare

Here you are another wonder from Toyota’s Safety Day with this very interesting ECG set of sensors that has been integrated into a steering wheel. The concept here is simple how to prevent accident and save live before something wrong [...]

[Toyota Safety Day] We tested Toyota’s Steering Wheel prototype with integrate ECG sensors

Via Toyota

KDDI introduces Phone-capable Pedometer For The Elderly

By DigInfo TV - [21/7/2011 - 09:24] - 1 - Press Conference Healthcare Phones

KDDI has announced the Mi-Look, a GPS-capable pedometer with mobile network access for the elderly. The Mi-Look has a waterproof body, QVGA display, and three main buttons. It can also be used to communicate with family members. The Mi[...]

KDDI introduces Phone-capable Pedometer For The Elderly

Via KDDI

Fujitsu Develops World’s First Personal Authentication Technology with Palm Vein and Fingerprint Authentication

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/6/2011 - 12:00] - 0 - Biometric

Fujitsu today announced the development of the world’s first biometric authentication technology that combines data on palm vein patterns with fingerprint data from three fingers. By employing both palm vein pattern and fingerpri[...]

Fujitsu Develops World’s First Personal Authentication Technology with Palm Vein and Fingerprint Authentication

Via Fujitsu

Fujitsu Achieves World’s Smallest and Slimmest Vein Sensor

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/4/2011 - 01:37] - 0 - Biometric

Fujtsiu announced today the world’s smallest and slimmest contact-free vein authentication sensor. This new sensor is 29.0 mm Wide , 11.2 mm tall and 29.0 mm thick as well as including a high-speed image-capture system that conti[...]

Fujitsu Achieves World’s Smallest and Slimmest Vein Sensor

Via Fujitsu

[Security Show 2011] Pimp your Safe with Eagle Safes! Who said Hello Kitty?

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/3/2011 - 03:54] - 1 - Household

The Korean company Eagle Safes had a nice little booth at this year Security Show in Tokyo. While it was the first time for me to hear about this company I have to admit that I kind a like their concept of designed High-ends safes for [...]

[Security Show 2011] Pimp your Safe with Eagle Safes! Who said Hello Kitty?

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[Security Show 2011] SLDN18 Canon new Full HD Night Vision Camera

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/3/2011 - 03:26] - 0 - Camcorder

Slightly overkill when it comes to check on who’s stealing your newspapers or milk the morning, the SLDN18 is nevertheless an impressive All-weather and 24h surveillance camera. Equipped with a protective armored casing, the SLDN18 is [...]

[Security Show 2011] SLDN18 Canon new Full HD Night Vision Camera

Via Canon

[CEBIT 2011] Ultra X, The diagnostics experts.

By Ike - [2/3/2011 - 07:49] - 0 - Misc Peripherals Software

Have you ever been in one of those situations where you are gaming and all of a sudden your harddrives crashes and fails? Or you are listening to your favorite MP3s only to find out that there is no music? You check your computer and [...]

[CEBIT 2011] Ultra X, The diagnostics experts.

AU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by Kyocera

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/2/2011 - 05:52] - 0 - Phones

AU by KDDI has introduced yesterday in japan the second version of its Kid phone, the Mamorino 2. Designed as a tracking device for kids, this GPS Phones with emergency alarm and call alert, has been improved to received up to 10 pre-p[...]

AU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by Kyocera

Via AU KDDI

AirLive presents two new cost-effective surveillance stations

By Akihabara News Team - [18/1/2011 - 05:57] - 0 - Networking

The taiwanese brand AirLive announced the release of their new NVR8 and NVR16 surveillance stations. The only difference between them is that one can monitor only 8 IP cameras, whereas the other can mange up to 16 (can you guess which [...]

AirLive presents two new cost-effective surveillance stations

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Thanko Updates Spycam Watch with Metal Band Model

By Akihabara News Team - [13/12/2010 - 10:17] - 0 - Watches

Thanko’s waterproof, motion sensor-activated spycam watch was updated with a new model with a metal band. This IPX8-rated (waterproof beyond 1 meter) wristwatch has 4GB of memory, and has a motion sensing feature that automatical[...]

Thanko Updates Spycam Watch with Metal Band Model

Via GeekStuff4U.com

LG and VMware come together to push employee-owned smartphones

By Akihabara News Team - [8/12/2010 - 01:43] - 0 - Phones

A new partnership has formed between LG and VMware with the goal to improve security on employee-owned devices so that they may be used for work related exchanges. Using VMware’s technology with LG smartphones the alliance hopes to all[...]