> > On 5 Aug 2007, at 16:11, Nkoli wrote: > >> I think your implementation is great; it's logical and clean. The >> only thing I would change is the first boot part. Most phones, if >> not all, allow security conscious users to set some kind of >> password/pin to lock their phones. It should also be an option on >> the Neo, not a requirement. >> >> Example, at first boot, user is asked whether they wish to set a >> password, Yes or No. If yes, password is set per your >> implementation and becomes a requirement each boot. If no, remind >> the user they can still set a password from <fill in the blank> and >> leave it at that. > > Passwords and pins are pretty fiddly, even tedious to enter. > > There was some research into using pictures of faces which you click > a few of to log in. Now it would be hard to get such images of faces > for our use, but I'm sure symbols or colours would do?
This would be pretty cool! A hash of the symbol sequence could also be used as an encryption key, to store personal information but also the SIM's PIN, so authentication using pictures/symbols will transparently authenticate to the SIM. See also : http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistir/nistir-7030.pdf _______________________________________________ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community