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Security through obscurity. If this ever becomes a common use security measure, thieves will not think twice. Good gimmick though. Very novel.
by noobface 14y ago
Security through obscurity.
If this ever becomes a common use security measure, thieves will not think twice.
Good gimmick though. Very novel.
- codegeek 14y agoBut that's the question. how can the thief know for sure if it is real or fake ? will they take a chance even if there is a 95% probability that it could be fake?
- atirip 14y agoExactly. I'm using only the sticker "protected by well known security company" on my front door. Other suckers pay them for security systems.
- wikwocket 14y agoBut how many thieves are up-to-date on the latest in home intrusion prevention, including popular decoy systems? Presumably most home break-is are not performed by career criminals who do research and use the latest technology to break into homes, but rather by opportunists and desperates looking for a quick grab. Or at least, that is the premise behind the sale of "fake" security systems like this, or those generic "security system on premises" stickers. I'm sure they reduce the risk of casual crimes by some percent, but I'm not sure if that's worth $200 for most people.
- Danieru 14y agoThis 'system' only has one node and thus can only cover one room and so would only be practical for retail, not homes. As the great statistician patrick has thought us, businesses will pay if you can demonstrate a ROI. This system only has to prevent half a robbery to pay for itself. The ironic part is the businesses already have real security systems which do everything the laser system could do. The real security system will already phone the police and ring an alarm.