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A software on Facial Recognition has been developed through join efforts between Rey Juan Carlos ( Madrid Universidad) and DIA( Dept. of Artificial Intelligence) researchers of FIUPM. The software can recognize facial expression in real time. When used on video applications, facial expressions of persons sitting in front of their computer screen can be perceived quite accurately and promptly.

Facial recognitions are currently limited to six prototypes: anger, fear, disgust, happiness, surprise, and sadness. Images are processed at 30 images/second enabling actual facial recognition in real time! This software can work on desktop computers and laptops.

This software will cause significant changes in our current computer era. Human and computer interfaces will be greatly enhanced. Online business and government relations will be improved more. The use of avatars that can represent the person’s actual emotions in real time will greatly change how online relations and transactions are handled. Even the gaming industry will reach a new level with a much more interactive game play, whether single or multiplayer.

An estimated one third wireless networks are not secured. This means, the free firewall protection available to users are not being utilized. Hotspots are all the rage, be it in businesses, at homes, or in other areas even in parks making every intruder eavesdrop from miles away. A prowler could then pick the signal up from the router and interrupt services, launch viruses and averts authorized access to the network. Their ability to tap an internet connection leads to lower bandwidth resulting in a slower connection.

Insufficient knowledge of the free firewall protection made available to many is not well consumed by the users. As a result, they unconsciously turned on Windows firewall, the ZoneAlarm and top with the anti-virus firewall, all in progress. Setting up a routers firewall and a little self education can save anyone from encountering adversities and could prevent identity theft from growing at epidemic proportions.