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Re:Heart Rhythm as Password (Apple Patent Application) by MikeCapone on Sunday May 09, 2010 @03:08AM (#1331676)
Are any of these identifiable characteristics really that invariable? What if someone starts exercising a lot, or loses 200 pounds, or starts taking medication that affects the heart/blood pressure, etc..?

I imagine being locked out of your account and trying to diagnostic your heart must be a pain...

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Re:Heart Rhythm as Password (Apple Patent Application) by jrockway on Sunday May 09, 2010 @03:45AM (#1331700)
As with fingerprints, your password is always the primary authentication method. The fingerprint / heartbeat authentication support is there as an alternative; to be "cool", take longer than typing your password, and make it easier for intruders to access your device.
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Re:Heart Rhythm as Password (Apple Patent Application) by sesqu on Sunday May 09, 2010 @05:52PM (#1332930)
On the plus side, it'd be like a regular heart exam. If you can't access your account, you might have a bigger problem.
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