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A wand with a powerful electromagnet embedded in
the tip, and a lock
hidden behind a disguised (nonremovable from the
outside) plate in the wall. You wave the wand in a
mystical looking gesture, and the lock analyzes the
movement pattern.
Only opens if you wave it in the correct pattern and
utter
the correct
magic words. The magic words respond only to your
voice, utilizing
simple voiceprint analysis.
So to open the lock, you need a powerful magnet, the
right gesture,
the right password and the right voiceprint (2 of
which can be easily
changed on a daily basis). The benefit is that it's
completely pick proof.
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//completely pick proof// barring a thief with a parabolic mic, binoculars and a magnet. |
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Easily solved: include a small switch in the stem of
the wand, with which the user can turn the
electromagnet off and on in a secrety-secret
pattern. |
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The thief has to know it uses a magnet. |
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Well, that's blown it, then. Now he'll know for sure. |
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It should auto-swing open for effect.
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What's Elvish for 'Friend?' |
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Misdirection is the key (pun intended) to all good magic tricks. Whilst the would-be thief is busy with his parabolic mic, binoculars and a magnet watching and recording your complex shwooshy motions and everchanging incantations, surreptitiously step 3 times on a small button hidden in the floor which opens the door. [RS's] Auto-swing idea is mandatory of course. |
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The perfect gift for the Dr. Who fan in your life. |
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Borrowing from Google Authenticator, it could also change the
wand pattern and passphrase randomly every 3 times you use it,
sending an email to your smartphone with a simple animated
video tutorial attached so only you know. |
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// parabolic mic, binoculars and a magnet // Uh, why would someone put a secret door where it is visible through an outside window? Or if that was the only reasonable location for the door, at least I'd close the blinds before opening it.
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A security system using the XBOX Kinect could be interesting as well. |
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Pointy hat and celestial-pattern robes optional, but
strongly recommended. |
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