Computer scientists use music to track body movements

Computer scientists use music to track body movements 08/28/2017 05:45 PM EDT Researchers at the University of Washington have demonstrated that it is possible to transform a smart device into a tool that uses sonar to collect information about people's movements and activities near the device. By showing vulnerabilities of devices that can endanger people's privacy, this work can help lead to practical defenses. Full story at http://www.washington.edu/news/2017/08/16/computer-scientists-use-music-to-covertly-track-body-movements-activity/ Source University of Washington This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111