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Used to work at a pretty secure place. Each button had a small screen on it, and the numbers were randomized. So apparently this is an actual concern.
Scramble pads. We have them where I work. Damn password can change a few times a week without warning. Gone for lunch? Well good luck getting back in until reception comes back to tell you the new code.
Had this once at a retail store while paying. Entering PIN without muscle memory. .... Weird and almost made 3 errors which would have blocked my card.
Neat, animated gif here
https://a-1lock.com/Home/Hirsch-Electronics-Scramble-Pad
Those also prevent observers from being able to learn the code by watching someone type it in from a distance.
That's smart, but probably frustrating as an authorized user.
iirc this is a GrapheneOS feature too
I've seen this on payment terminals too. It's real annoying when you're used to do the same motion all the time. But safer obviously.
I wonder if this is a problem for dyslexia?