Related Sections: Security
Remock Lockey offers invisible lock with wireless key access
The geek nation will never have to worry about Mom throwing out their comic book collections again with the debut of the Remock Lockey. The remote controlled lock is specifically designed to be placed "inside" the door of the room you want to secure and can only be opened via a tiny remote control shaped like a key (up to 16 different remotes can be registered to a single lock).
The unit operates on normal store bought batteries, but don't worry about locking yourself out because of lax battery upkeep because the Remock Lockey will automatically prevent locking if the battery level is too low. Your invisible security is rather affordable at just 198,000 Korean won ($163) here.
Via Funshop Korea
By Chris Downs at 4:04 PM ON 10/08/08
One of the easiest locks to pick are those which rely on radio frequencies. RadioShack has every transistor and capacitor to build your own scanner (to capture a frequency) and emitter (to broadcast it). Therefore, some tech-junkies might think this is a good idea, but this is one of the easiest locks to pick. Have fun wasting hundreds trying to go "safe" haha.
By solisdad2000 at 8:29 AM ON 10/09/08
Clever, would be nice to swap metal for plastic key (less weight, less holes in pockets!) But would I really trust that a lock could be strongly held in place by some sticky tape? Also, it would have been better if it was like a remote (no button) car key so the lock opens when I'm near and locks when I'm not - no need to take the "key" out of my pocket?
By Kat Swales at 12:06 PM ON 10/24/08
If that were true, Chris Downs, cars would be stol;en all the time much mroe easilly, no I imagine they use similar to a car key, a special encrupted signal that changes based on time or similar
By Yuffles at 3:56 PM ON 10/24/08
I would hope so Kat. Car locks aren't impenetrable frequencies, it has been done, but the people with the skill to crack that kind of encryption are smart enough to understand that it would be more beneficial in the long term to work for an encryption company and develop smarter algorithms than to steal cars.
If what Chris said were true, then this would be nowhere near worth $163.
By Kevin at 8:59 PM ON 10/24/08
I personally live in fear of lock picking, because it is so much more prevalent with thieves than a well placed boot. I can't begin to tell you how many i see on a daily basis wandering around with a radio shack box containing a home build frequency generator connected to a laptop.
My true concern with this lock would be that it doesn't look secure. I don't care how actually secure it is, it makes no impression to the outside, making a cursory passer by more interested, not less interested, in testing it.
Cool concept though.
By Kevin at 9:02 PM ON 10/24/08
Just looked at the pictures again, and i'm clearly smoking something. its right there.
Disregard the 2nd statement, and never mind the bullocks.
on your cellphone!
Text DVICE to 72434
editor@dvice.com
Kevin:
Just looked at the pictures again, and i'm clearly smoking something. its right there. Disregard the 2nd statement...More »