Hey Bill!
Is KG6VVP an amateur ham radio operator call name?
My dad was W5GLD.
Barbara J. Burcham, C.I.D.
Fairfield Industries, Inc
281-275-7687
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From: DesignerCouncil [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Brooks,Bill
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 5:09 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [DC] Warning... when attending events
Hi Mary,
Actually, that kind of feature could be accomplished easily... a motion
detector chip in the computer and a password is all that would be
needed. A
laptop owner could engage the alarm monitor before leaving it unattended
by
just clicking an icon, or make it automatically enable with your
screensaver
program so you cannot leave it unarmed accidentally... Upon returning, a
simple password could disengage it.
Anyone tampering with the computer would set it off in a matter of
seconds... either typing on it, or hitting the power switch or bumping
the
unit... and they would not be able to disable it without the password.
The
audio built into the Laptop could be configured to sound a very loud
alarm
and a recorded message if you liked...
A key switch accessory would be a cool addition though, especially if it
would notify you that the alarm had been tripped from some distance...
Also
remote arming of the alarm would be nice if the laptop was not in use at
the
time it was being left unattended.
I was completely taken by surprise by the theft... and I am still
reeling
from it. I would really like to see the perpetrators brought to justice
and
get my Laptop back... It's probably too much to hope for...
Today, I received a letter from the Hotel owner, and he sited the same
denial of responsibility that you mentioned... even though he mentioned
that
they have roving security agents on the premises... seems they weren't
'roving' in our area during the theft were they? What good are they
then?
By the way... you did an excellent job with the workshop especially
considering the circumstances... thanks for making the trip to San
Diego, I
wish it hadn't cost us both so much... but I am glad you came just the
same.
Best Regards,
Bill Brooks - KG6VVP
PCB Design Engineer , C.I.D.+, C.I.I.
Tel: (760)597-1500 Ext 3772 Fax: (760)597-1510
http://www.dtwc.com
http://pcbwizards.com
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From: Mary Sugden [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:32 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [DC] Warning... when attending events
The lap top thefts in San Marcos were a well planned and executed inside
job.
The equipment was unattended for less than 15 minutes. I was livid
when
one of the staff walked over to the door and tapped on a little 3" x 4"
sign
that stated
"WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS LEFT UNATTENDED".
The sign was so small, you had to be within 5 feet to read it. The
employee's arrogance and smugness were infuriating. I was speechless.
In
retrospect,
I should have been suspicious when it took 3 guys to refresh the water
for
six
people. Most of all, I am mad at myself for leaving the room without a
concern for security. I should have known better. It would be a major
inconvenience
to break down the equipment and carry it with me each break. There's
hardly
enough room for me in the bathroom cubicle, let alone a lap top and
computer
projector.
At the PCB Design Conferences, Pete Waddell has a monitor posted at
every
door, and over the years, I have become spoiled rotten and have become
complacent
by the good work they do. At the next conference, I will make sure to
thank these silent observers and tell them how much I appreciate the job
they do!
At all future workshops, I will make sure that the facility does posts a
room
monitor at all breaks and lunches. ...Wait a minute while I close the
barn
door!
I think a very simple alarm would do the trick. If the thief picked up
the
computer a very loud alarm would go off, like those on automobiles.
Maybe
it
could scream...
...Stop Thief! ...You are being video taped! ...Put me down you
brute!
...Call the police! ...Mommy!
After my experience, I would buy one. Must be cheaper than the $2,400
it
cost to replace my lap top!
Still HOT and BOTHERED in Santa Clara, Mary Sugden
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