Microsoft seeks patent for office 'spy' software

[babygirl]

Microsoft is developing Big Brother-style software capable of remotely monitoring a worker’s productivity, physical wellbeing and competence.

The Times has seen a patent application filed by the company for a computer system that links workers to their computers via wireless sensors that measure their metabolism. The system would allow managers to monitor employees’ performance by measuring their heart rate, body temperature, movement, facial expression and blood pressure. Unions said they fear that employees could be dismissed on the basis of a computer’s assessment of their physiological state.

Microsoft last night refused to comment on the application, but said: “We have over 7,000 patents worldwide and we are proud of the quality of these patents and the innovations they represent. As a general practice, we do not typically comment on pending patent applications because claims made in the application may be modified through the approval process.”

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[Linnar How]

good share！！

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Unions said they fear that employees could be dismissed on the basis of a computer’s assessment of their physiological state.
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If they do so, the unemployment will be increasing.

[nancy]

If they do so, the unemployment will be increasing.

agree.............

[ericlee]

Microsoft sucks...