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 More options Dec 10 2010, 6:50 am
From: ducksauz <ducks...@dc401.org>
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:50:20 -0500
Local: Fri, Dec 10 2010 6:50 am
Subject: User Attributes (was: Re: Hardware)
On 12/10/10 3:37 AM, Flemming Frandsen wrote:

> I also want to support keys that don't always have access, so I can do
> things like allow the 15-17 year olds access only on week days or when
> there are other members around, that sort of complexity is best
> handled by a central server, so I want to make it possible to have an
> on line mode as well.

Along the same line, I think it makes sense to define a dictionary of
user attributes/authorizations. This could be used to specify what
pieces of equipment a member is trained on and ready to use. This way
you could control access to expensive and/or dangerous tools with the
same system.

Add an RFID controller to your laser cutter and it only turns on for
folks who have been trained on it. Such a system would also allow for
automated usage accounting.

If you don't want to be so draconian with access control to the gear, at
a bare minimum a monitor page could display all the users in the space
and notes as to what they can use.

/ducksauz


 
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