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USB PC Locking keys

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by t. hans

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I've just stumbled on a 'not-so-new' technology called USB Screen Locking Keys. These things apparently lock a computer screen when you've moved further than 2meters away from the machine, unlocking things when you return. There's quite a few utilities out to do any number of other useful things with the same hardware.

Has anyone ever used more than one of these devices in an office setting?

I'm interseted in using them in a Dr.'s Office setting for the exam room machines. Specifically, I want to purchase 12 of them and install them in all my exam rooms. Then give the nurses & dr's a transmitter.

So, my question is this: Are the transmitters able to be used interchangeably? Meaning, can one transmitter unlock all twelve machines when in proximity, or are they only able to unlock one machine?

What are your thoughts?

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by dr dij

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- many companies have security that can include devices like these. They goto screen locked as you said. Very good idea as it only takes seconds when you step away to... I"m sure they each have a unique code so they wouldn't unlock other similar devices.

However it might be possible to get them keyed with the same unique ID. Best bet is to peruse the mfgr's webiste and ask them any questions that are still not answered.

by t. hans

Unfortunately, nobody really knows who actually manufactures the keys. There are quite a few resellers though. Comments from the resellers do agree that they run on unique ID's, but do not confirm/deny any ability to connect with multiple transmitters.

by t. hans

I'm looking more for in-general information. Apparently nobody really can say where or who manufactures the hardware, but there are tons of utils out there that uses the hardware.

I guess, to clarify a bit better, I'm looking to find out if there's anyway, through soft or hard ware, to sync multiple transmitters to multiple receivers simultaneously. That way my staff can each carry a xmtr & unlock any machine they are currently in proxmitity with...

by ic-it

the link I provided?
That particular model allows you to share the generated code with whomever (or how many) you desire.

by t. hans

Yes, I did and am in an email converstaion with them. I've not gotten a clear answer whether their devices will share USB Keys and Transmitter buttons. Probably because of a language barrier.

I'll respond with the final answer once I get it.

by david.wallis

they lose their transmitter? can they still unlock the machines?

by t. hans

Yes, all of the propaganda given by the various resellers says, "...if a key is lost, the user can still type in their password until a replacement key is acquired."

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