Re:Bluetooth 5
by matthewmacleod on Wednesday June 08, 2016 @07:35AM
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It's also terrible that people, and their clothing, are so detectable in the visible light spectrum.
I wasn't completely clear above, but there are a couple of differences:
- Your clothing doesn't contain unique identifiers (yet!) :)
- The devices seem to often be happy to broadcast their information in the clear. Your clothes don't advertise your position or heart rate to the whole world either!
They do "broadcast" where you shop (if someone knows where your clothes are from), what kind of job you have, your social class and many other informations about the person.
Re:Bluetooth 5
by matthewmacleod on Wednesday June 08, 2016 @08:43AM
(#11861810)
Well, that's very true. At least its easy for everyone to see what they're sharing there though!
Your clothing doesn't contain unique identifiers
But your face does...
Re:Bluetooth 5
by nileshtrivedi on Wednesday June 08, 2016 @10:24AM
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Which requires a camera being pointed at you, whereas bluetooth isn't based on line-of-sight.
It's also terrible that people, and their clothing, are so detectable in the visible light spectrum. Where's the 'tarnkappe' when you need it?
( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloak_of_invisibility )
Also appreciate the "will be marketed as 'Bluetooth 5.' [no dot zero]". Sounds like a band name, or a gang. Good thinking there - the Bluetooth 5 are now taking over the neighborhood ...