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BioSpec 94/20 9.4 Tesla MRI
This high-field research MRI is operated through the OPTIC in collaboration with Dr. Andrew Kung. It is capable of extremely high resolution anatomical imaging, and uses advanced functional imaging applications, such as contrast MRI, diffusion weighted imaging, and spectral imaging.
Perkin-Elmer IVIS Spectrum Optical Imaging System
The IVIS spectrum is a noninvasive imaging technique that uses bioluminescent and fluorescent reporters that can render a 3D view of the animal. It can be used for disease progression and monitoring, as well as observing gene expression patterns in vivo. It has high throughput capabilities of up to 5 mice with a 23 cm field of view, and creates high resolution images of up to 20 microns with a 3.9 cm field of view.
VEVO 2100 High Resolution Ultrasound
The Vevo 2100 ultrasound system allows us to noninvasively detect and measure abnormalities as well as to compare to normal tissue, thereby identifying the magnitude of the abnormalities. Post acquisition analysis on ultrasound scans is offered with the Vevo 2100 Analysis software installed on a dedicated OPTIC computer for qualitative and quantitative assessments and measurements.
Perkin-Elmer FX micro CT
A computed tomography (CT) scan makes use of computer-processed combinations of many X-ray images taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of a scanned object. This provides the user with a 3D image of the internal structure without having to cut into it.
Cross-sectional images are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various medical disciplines.


High Tech Services
GPS (Global Positioning System)
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio-navigation system formed by 24 orbiting satellites and their ground stations. Launched and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense, these satellites send a stream of signals to the earth’s surface enabling a GPS receiver to calculate accurate positions within 10 feet or less.
Do you want to know the whereabouts of your teenager or spouse? GPS tracking devices are designed to be concealed within the vehicle, allowing you to record the complete travel activities of your vehicle… anywhere… anytime. You don’t have to get involved in the dangerous practice of following a vehicle. You can quickly and easily let GPS do the work for you.
Did you ever wish you had a tool that could prove your suspicions were valid? Next time you sense suspicious activity with your vehicle, make sure a GPS device goes along for the ride. GPS technology can track a vehicle to the nearest address, tell how long the vehicle remained at any given destination and provide details of suspicious activities.
We can provide you with a variety of vehicle travel data, including every turn, every stop, the exact time and duration of each stop, mileage and speed.
We utilize professional electronic countermeasures equipment, as well as conduct physical searches for video and audio transmitting devices. Don’t be fooled by people using cheap imitations and claiming to provide this service. We use the most advanced and sophisticated equipment available and our agents are experts in this field. We are skilled at sweeping anything from a vehicle to a corporate headquarters. We can also provide this service for an individual in their private residence.


Yuken “A” Series Variable Displacement Piston Pump (A16)
- Many models in “A” series available in a wide range of displacements from 10 to 219 cm3/rev (.610 to 13.36 cu. in. /rev).
- High efficiency.
- Energy saving.
- Low noise level.
- Low heat generation.
- A variety of control methods are supported.
- Ten types of unique control methods are available which integrate amplifiers and sensors. These control types range from standard pressure compensator control to proportional solenoid pressure/flow control.


Software Defined Wide Area Networks provide fast, global interconnectivity at a fraction of the cost of similar solutions. Our SD-WANs are securely powered by our Enclave platform.
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Dispel SD-WAN infrastructure is virtualized and deploys within 30 minutes from any major public cloud provider or on-prem private instance. Users and groups are given SD-WAN specific access, which will allow them to safely and reliably connect to the resource group located within the SD-WAN.
For IoT or Hardware connectivity, programmatic access can be given to those devices either via hardware installed beside the systems or software clients installed on the systems themselves.
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Thermoluminescence dating labs
The amount of light produced is proportional to the number of trapped electrons that have been freed which is in turn proportional to the radiation dose accumulated.
In order to relate the signal (the thermoluminescence—light produced when the material is heated) to the radiation dose that caused it, it is necessary to calibrate the material with known doses of radiation since the density of traps is highly variable.
An example of this can be seen in Rink and Bartoll, 2005.
Thermoluminescence dating was modified for use as a passive sand migration analysis tool by Keizars, et al., 2008 (Figure 3), demonstrating the direct consequences resulting from the improper replenishment of starving beaches using fine sands, as well as providing a passive method of policing sand replenishment and observing riverine or other sand inputs along shorelines (Figure 4).
1996-2001: age determination of the Late Pleistocene loess of eastern Belgium with TL 1997- 1998: Age determination of tropical sand dunes with TL 1999 - present: implementing OSL dating and age determination of the Dutch coversands 2002 - present: TL and IRSL dating of Chinese loess deposits Luminescence dating is based on the measurement of the amount of light that is released upon thermal or optical stimulation, by minerals such as quartz and feldspar.
(approximate dating of the last burning of a terracotta) Two samples Analysis.
Thermoluminescence emits a weak light signal that is proportional to the radiation dose absorbed by the material. The technique has wide application, and is relatively cheap at some US0–700 per object; ideally a number of samples are tested. The destruction of a relatively significant amount of sample material is necessary, which can be a limitation in the case of artworks.
The heating must have taken the object above 500° C, which covers most ceramics, although very high-fired porcelain creates other difficulties.
Most excited electrons will soon recombine with lattice ions, but some will be trapped, storing part of the energy of the radiation in the form of trapped electric charge (Figure 1).
Depending on the depth of the traps (the energy required to free an electron from them) the storage time of trapped electrons will vary as some traps are sufficiently deep to store charge for hundreds of thousands of years.


Active tag: An RFID tag that has a transmitter to send back information, rather than reflecting back a signal from the reader, as a passive tag does. Most active tags use a battery to transmit a signal to a reader. However, some tags can gather energy from other sources. Active tags can be read from 300 feet (100 meters) or more, but they're expensive (typically more than US$20 each). They're used for tracking expensive items over long ranges. For instance, the U.S. military uses active tags to track containers of supplies arriving in ports.
Agile reader: A generic term that usual refers to an RFID reader that can read tags operating at different frequencies or using different methods of communication between the tags and readers.
Air interface protocol: The rules that govern how tags and readers communicate.
Amplitude modulation: . Changing the amplitude of a radio wave. A higher wave is interpreted as a 1 and a normal wave is interpreted as a zero. By changing the wave, the RFID tag can communicate a string of binary digits to the reader. Computers can interpret these digits as digital information. The method of changing the amplitude is known as amplitude shift keying, or ASK.
Antenna: The tag antenna is the conductive element that enables the tag to send and receive data. Passive, low- (135 kHz) and high-frequency (13.56 MHz) tags usually have a coiled antenna that couples with the coiled antenna of the reader to form a magnetic field. UHF tag antennas can be a variety of shapes. Readers also have antennas which are used to emit radio waves. The RF energy from the reader antenna is "harvested" by the antenna and used to power up the microchip, which then changes the electrical load on the antenna to reflect back its own signals.
Antenna gain: In technical terms, the gain is the ratio of the power required at the input of a loss-free reference antenna to the power supplied to the input of the given antenna to produce, in a given direction, the same field strength at the same distance. Antenna gain is usually expressed in decibels and the higher the gain the more powerful the energy output. Antennas with higher gain will be able to read tags from farther away.
Anti-collision: A general term used to cover methods of preventing radio waves from one device from interfering with radio waves from another. Anti-collision algorithms are also used to read more than one tag in the same reader's field.
Auto-ID Center: A non-profit collaboration between private companies and academia that pioneered the development of an Internet-like infrastructure for tracking goods globally through the use of RFID tags.
Automatic Identification: A broad term that covers methods of collecting data and entering it directly into computer systems without human involvement. Technologies normally considered part of auto-ID include bar codes, biometrics, RFID and voice recognition.
Application Family Identifier (AFI): A feature of some RFID tags which enables separation of RFID tags by application, so that, for instance, a tag on a library item does not interfere with a system for handling baggage. Also used for security in some library RFID implementations.
Backscatter: A method of communication between passive tags (ones that do not use batteries to broadcast a signal) and readers. RFID tags using backscatter technology reflect back to the reader radio waves from a reader, usually at the same carrier frequency. The reflected signal is modulated to transmit data.
Carrier frequency: The main frequency of a transmitter, or RFID reader, such as 915 MHz. The frequency is then changed, or modulated, to transmit information.
Chipless RFID tag: An RFID tag that doesn't depend on a silicon microchip. Some chipless tags use plastic or conductive polymers instead of silicon-based microchips. Other chipless tags use materials that reflect back a portion of the radio waves beamed at them. A computer takes a snapshot of the waves beamed back and uses it like a fingerprint to identify the object with the tag. Companies are experimenting with embedding RF reflecting fibers in paper to prevent unauthorized photocopying of certain documents. Chipless tags that use embedded fibers have one drawback for supply chain uses—only one tag can be read at a time.
Closed-loop systems: RFID tracking systems set up within a company. Since the tracked item never leaves the company's control, it does not need to worry about using technology based on open standards.
Cyclic redundancy check (CRC): A method of checking data stored on an RFID tag to be sure that it hasn't been corrupted or some of it lost. (See Checksum.)
Data transfer rate: The number of characters that can be transferred from an RFID tag to a reader within a given time. Baud rates are also used to quantify how fast readers can read the information on the RFID tag. This differs from read rate, which refers to how many tags can be read within a given period of time.
Data field: An area of memory on an RFID microchips that is assigned to a particular type of information. Data fields may be protected (see below) or they may be written over, so a data field might contain information about where an item should be sent to. When the destination changes, the new information is written to the data field.
De-tune: UHF antennas are tuned to receive RFID waves of a certain length from a reader, just as the tuner on the radio in a car changes the antenna to receive signals of different frequencies. When UHF antenna is close to metal or metallic material, the antenna can be detuned, resulting in poor performance.
Die: The silicon block onto which circuits have been etched to create a microchip.
Duty cycle: The length of time the reader can be emitting energy. Regulations in the European Union say readers can be on only 10 percent of the time.
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) : A method of storing data on microchips. Usually bytes can be erased and reprogrammed individually. RFID tags that use EEPROM are more expensive than factory programmed tags, where the number is written into the silicon when the chip is made, but they offer more flexibility because the end user can write an ID number to the tag at the time the tag is going to be used.
Electromagnetic interferance (EMI): Interference caused when the radio waves of one device distort the waves of another. Cells phones, wireless computers and even robots in factories can produce radio waves that interfere with RFID tags.
Electronic Product Code (EPC): A serial, created by the Auto-ID Center, that will complement barcodes. The EPC has digits to identify the manufacturer, product category and the individual item.
EPCglobal: A non-profit organization set up the Uniform Code Council and EAN International, the two organizations that maintain barcode standards, to commercialize EPC technology. EPCglobal is made up of chapters in different countries and regions. It is commercializing the technology origianally developed by the Auto-ID Center.
European Article Numbering (EAN): The bar code standard used throughout Europe, Asia and South America. It is administered by EAN International.
Excite: The reader is said to "excite" a passive tag when the reader transmits RF energy to wake up the tag and enable it to transmit back.
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS): The use of electronic systems to secure physical items. Several technologies are included, though the interesting technology used for EAS of relevance to this discussion is implemented using RFID tags.
Factory programming: Some read-only have to have their identification number written into the silicon microchip at the time the chip is made. The process of writing the number into the chip is called factory programming. This data can't be written over or chagned.
Far-field communication: RFID reader antennas emit electromagnetic radiation (radio waves). If an RFID tag is outside of one full wavelength of the reader, it is said to be in the "far field." If it is within one full wavelength away, it is said to be in the "near field." The far field signal decays as the square of the distance from the antenna, while the near field signal decays as the cube of distance from the antenna. So passive RFID systems that rely on far field communications (typically UHF and microwave systems) have a longer read range than those that use near field communications (typically low- and high-frequency systems).
Field programming: Tags that use EEPROM, or non-volatile memory, can be programmed after it is shipped from the factory. That is, users can write data to the tag when it is placed on a product.
Frequency: The number of repetitions of a complete wave within one second. 1 Hz equals one complete waveform in one second. 1KHz equals 1,000 waves in a second. RFID tags use low,high, ultra-high and microwave frequencies. Each frequency has advantages and disadvantages that make them more suitable for some applications than for others.
Frequency hopping: A technique used to prevent readers from interfering with one another. In the United States, UHF RFID readers actually operate between 902 and 928 MHz, even though it is said that they operate at 915 MHz. The readers may jump randomly or in a programmed sequence to any frequency between 902 MHz and 928 MHz. If the band is wide enough, the chances of two readers operating at exactly the same frequency is small. The UHF bands in Europe and Japan are much smaller so this technique is not effective for preventing reader interference.
High-frequency: From 3 MHz to 30 MHz. HF RFID tags typically operate at 13.56 MHz. They typically can be read from less than 3 feet away and transmit data faster than low-frequency tags. But they consume more power than low-frequency tags.
Inductive coupling: A method of transmitting data between tags and readers in which the antenna from the reader picks up changes in the tag’s antenna.
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) bands: A group of unlicensed frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Inlay: An RFID microchip attached to an antenna and mounted on a substrate. Inlays are essentially unfinished RFID labels. They are usually sold to label converters who turn them into smart labels.
Integrated circuit (IC): A microelectronic semiconductor device comprising many interconnected transistors and other components. Most RFID tags have ICs.
Integrated Library System (ILS): The system that a library uses to manage its collection, typically comprising a database and software to support functions such as circulation, collection management, acquisitions, patron account management, item searching, etc.
Linear-polarized antenna: A UHF antenna that focuses the radio energy from the reader in a narrow beam. This increases the read distance possible and provides greater penetration through dense materials. Tags designed to be used with a linear polarized reader antenna must be aligned with the reader antenna in order to be read.
Low-frequency: From 30 kHz to 300 kHz. Low-frequency tags typical operate at 125 kHz or 134 kHz. The main disadvantages of low-frequency tags are they have to be read from within three feet and the rate of data transfer is slow. But they are less subject to interference than UHF tags.
Memory: The amount of data that can be stored on the microchip in an RFID tag.
Memory block: Memory on the microchip in an RFID tag is usually divided into sections, which can be read or written to individually. Some blocks might be locked, so data can't be overwritten, while others are not.
Modulation: Changing the radio waves traveling between the reader and the transponder in ways that enable the transmission of information. Waves be changed in a variety of ways that can be picked up by the reader and turned into the ones and zeroes of binary code. Waves can be made higher or lower (amplitude modulation) or shifted forward (phase modulation). The frequency can be varied (frequency modulation), or data can be contained in the duration of pulses (pulse-width modulation).
Multiplexer: An electronic device that allows a reader to have more than one antenna. Each antenna scans the field in a preset order. This reduces the number of readers needed to cover a given area, such as a dock door, and prevents the antennas from interfering with one another.
Near-field communication: RFID reader antennas emit electromagnetic radiation (radio waves). If an RFID tag is within full wavelength of the reader, it is said to be in the "near field." If it is more than the distance of one full wavelength away, it is said to be in the "far field." The near field signal decays as the cube of distance from the antenna, while the far field signal decays as the square of the distance from the antenna. So passive RFID systems that rely on near-field communication (typically low- and high-frequency systems) have a shorter read range than those that use far field communication (UHF and microwave systems).
Noise: Unwanted ambient electrical signals or electromagnetic energy found in the operating environment of RFID equipment. Noise can be caused by other RF devices, robots, electric motors and other machines.
Nominal range: The read range at which the tag can be read reliably.
Null spot: Area in the reader field that doesn't receive radio waves. This is essentially the reader's blind spot. It is a phenomenon common to UHF systems.
NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol ( NCIP ): ANSI/NISO Z39.83-2002. A communication protocol for interoperability among integrated library systems to support library operations: Interlibrary Loan, Direct Consortial Borrowing, and Self Service. The NCIP standard was approved by the National Information Standards Organization in 2002. The intent of this standard is to succeed SIP2.
Object Name Service (ONS): An Auto-ID Center-designed system for looking up unique Electronic Product Codes and pointing computers to information about the item associated with the code. ONS is similar to the Domain Name Service, which points computers to sites on the Internet.
One-time programmable tag: Also called a field-programmable tag. An RFID tag that can be written to once and read many times (see WORM).
Orientation: The position of a tag antenna vis-a-vis a reader antenna. With UHF systems, readers can be either circular-polarized or linear-polarized. When using a linear polarized antenna, the tag reader and antenna reader must be in alignment in order to achieve the longest reading distance. If that tag antenna is aligned vertically and the reader is sending out signals horizontally, only a small portion of the energy emitted by the reader will will hit the tag antenna.
Object Identifiers (OID): It is a string of numbers that identifies an object.
Passive tag: An RFID tag without a battery. When radio waves from the reader reach the chip’s antenna, the energy is converted by the antenna into electricity that can power up the microchip in the tag. The tag is able to send back information stored on the chip. Today, simple passive tags cost from U.S. 20 cents to several dollars, depending on the amount of memory on the tag and other features.
Patch antenna: A small square reader antenna made from a solid piece of metal or foil.
Physical Markup Language (PML): An Auto-ID Center-designed method of describing products in a way computers can understand. PML is based on the widely accepted eXtensible Markup Language used to share data over the Internet in a format all computers can use. The idea is to create a computer language that companies can use to describe products so that computer can search for, say, all "softdrinks" in inventory.
Power level: The amount of RF energy radiated from a reader or an active tag. The higher the power output, the longer the read range, but most governments regulate power levels to avoid interference with other devices.
Protocol: A set of rules that govern communications systems. (See Air-interface protocol.)
Proximity sensor: A device that detects the presence of an object and signals another device. Proximity sensors are often used on manufacturing lines to alert robots or routing devices on a conveyor to the presence of an object. They can be used in RFID systems to turn on readers.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): A method of identifying unique items using radio waves. Typically, a reader communicates with a tag, which holds digital information in a microchip. But there are chipless forms of RFID tags that use material to reflect back a portion of the radio waves beamed at them.
Read: The process of retrieving data stored on an RFID tag by sending radio waves to the tag and converting the waves the tag sends back into data.
Reader: A device used to communicate with RFID tags. The reader has one or more antennas, which emit radio waves and receive signals back from the tag. The reader is also sometimes called an interrogator because it "interrogates" the tag.
Reader field: The area of coverage. Tags outside the reader field do not receive radio waves and can't be read.
Read-only tags: Tags that contain data that cannot be changed unless the microchip is reprogrammed electronically.
Reader talks first: A means by which a passive UHF reader communicates with tags in its read field. The reader sends energy to the tags but the tags sit idle until the reader requests them to respond. The reader is able to find tags with specific serial numbers by asking all tags with a serial number that starts with either 1 or 0 to respond. If more than one responds, the reader might ask for all tags with a serial number that starts with 01 to respond, and then 010. This is called "walking" a binary tree, or "tree walking." (See Singulation.)
Read range: The distance from which a reader can communicate with a tag. Active tags have a longer read range than passive tags because they use a battery to transmit signals to the reader. With passive tags, the read range is influenced by frequency, reader output power, antenna design, and method of powering up the tag. Low frequency tags use inductive coupling (see above), which requires the tag to be within a few feet of the reader.
Read rate: Often used to describe the number of tags that can be read within a given period. The read rate can also mean the maximum rate at which data can be read from a tag expressed in bits or bytes per second. (See Data transfer rate.)
Read-write tag: an RFID tag that can store new information on its microchip. These tags are often used on reusable containers and other assets. When the contents of the container are changed, new information is written to the tag. Read-write tags are more expensive than read-only tags.
RFID tag: A microchip attached to an antenna that is packaged in a way that it can be applied to an object. The tag picks up signals from and sends signals to a reader. The tag contains a unique serial number, but may have other information, such as a customers' account number. Tags come in many forms, such smart labels that can have a barcode printed on it, or the tag can simply be mounted inside a carton or embedded in plastic. RFID tags can be active, passive or semi-passive.
Scanner: An electronic device that can send and receive radio waves. When combined with a digital signal processor that turns the waves into bits of information, the scanner is called a reader or interrogator.
Semi-passive tag: Similar to active tags, but the battery is used to run the microchip's circuitry but not to broadcast a signal to the reader. Some semi-passive tags sleep until they are woken up by a signal from the reader, which conserves battery life. Semi-passive tags can cost a dollar or more. These tags are sometimes called battery-assisted tags.
Sensor: A device that responds to a physical stimulus and produces an electronic signal. Sensors are increasingly being combined with RFID tags to detect the presence of a stimulus at an identifiable location.
Signal attenuation: The weakening of RF energy from an RFID tag or reader. Water absorbs UHF energy, causing signal attenuation.
Smart label: A generic term that usually refers to a barcode label that contains an RFID transponder. It's considered "smart" because it can store information, such as a unique serial number, and communicate with a reader.
Smart cards: See Contactless smart cards.
SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave): A technology used for automatic identification in which low power microwave radio frequency signals are converted to ultrasonic acoustic signals by a piezoelectric crystalline material in the transponder. Variations in the reflected signal can be used to provide a unique identity.
Synchronization: Timing readers or reader antennas near one another so that they don't interfere with one another.
SIP2: 3M™ Standard Interchange Protocol. A communication protocol that provides a standard interface between a library's integrated library system (ILS) and library automation devices (e.g., check-out devices, check-in devices, etc.). The protocol can be used by any application that has a need to retrieve information from an ILS or process circulation transactions via the ILS. There are two versions of SIP, version 1.0 and 2.0. SIP2 is based on a proprietary protocol, but has been opened for use by all parties providing systems for library circulation.
Tag talks first: A means by which a reader in a passive UHF system identifies tags in the field. When tags enter the reader's field, they immediately communicate their presence by reflecting back a signal. This is useful when you want to know everything that is passing a reader, such as when items are moving quickly on a conveyor. In other cases, the reader wants to simply find specific tags in a field, in which case it wants to broadcast a signal and have only certain tags respond. (See Reader talks first.)
Transceiver: A device that both transmits and receives radio waves.
Transponder: A radio transmitter-receiver that is activated when it receives a predetermined signal. RFID transponders come in many forms, including smart labels, simple tags, smart cards and keychain fobs. RFID tags are sometimes referred to as transponders.
Ultra-high frequency (UHF): From 300 MHz to 3 Ghz. Typically, RFID tags that operate between 866 MHz to 960 MHz. They can send information faster and farther than high- and low-frequency tags. But radio waves don’t pass through items with high water content, such as fruit, at these frequencies. UHF tags are also more expensive than low-frequency tags, and they use more power.
Unique Identifier (UID): A serial number that identifies the transponder. The U.S. Department of Defense has also developed an identification scheme called UID.
WORM: Write once, read many. A tag that can be written to only once by the user. Thereafter, the tag can only be read.
Write rate: The rate at which information is transferred to a tag, written into the tag's memory and verified as being correct.
XML: See eXtensible Markup Language.
XML Query Language (XQL): A method of searching a database based on the extensible markup language (XML). Files created using the Auto-ID Center’s Physical Markup Language can be searched using XQL.
Z39.50: Supporting information retrieval among different information systems


Distributed systems are traditionally designed independently from the underlying network, making worst-case assumptions about its behavior. Such an approach is well-suited for the Internet, where one cannot predict what paths messages might take or what might happen to them along the way. However, many distributed applications are today deployed in datacenters, where the network is more reliable, predictable, and extensible. We argue that in these environments, it is possible to co-design distributed systems with their network layer, and doing so can offer substantial benefits.
Our recent work uses this approach to the performance of coordination systems. This includes state machine replication protocols, which are the standard mechanism for ensuring availability of critical datacenter services, and distributed transactions, which simplify programming for large-scale distributed storage systems.
Our first project demonstrates the feasibility of optimizing protocols for the data center environment. It uses network-level techniques to provide a Mostly-Ordered Multicast primitive (MOM) with a best-effort ordering property for concurrent multicast operations. We use this primitive to build Speculative Paxos, a new replication protocol that relies on the network to order requests in the normal case, while still remaining correct if messages are delivered out of order. By leveraging the datacenter network properties, Speculative Paxos can provide substantially higher throughput and lower latency than the standard Paxos protocol. It simultaneously outperforms latency- and throughput-optimized protocols on their respective metrics.
NOPaxos demonstrates that a small amount of in-network computational power can be used to nearly eliminate the performance overhead of replication. carefully divides replication responsibility between the network and protocol layers. The network orders requests but does not ensure reliable delivery – using a new primitive we call ordered unreliable multicast (OUM). Implementing this primitive can be achieved with near-zero-cost in the data center using upcoming flexible switch architectures or existing middlebox designs. Our new replication protocol, Network-Ordered Paxos (NOPaxos), exploits network ordering to provide strongly consistent replication without coordination. NOPaxos achieves throughput within 2% and latency within 16us of an unreplicated system, showing that fault-tolerance does not have to come at the cost of performance.
Distributed storage systems now rely on multiple layers of coordination to apply transactional updates atomically. They are partitioned over multiple shards for scalability and replicated for fault tolerance, requiring both atomic commitment and consensus protocols on each operation. We are developing a new system, Eris, which takes a different approach. It bypasses the need for these expensive protocols by exploiting a new network property, network multi-sequencing, which we show can be efficiently provided by datacenter networks. Eris avoids both replication and transaction coordination overhead: we show that it can process a large class of distributed transactions in a single round-trip from the client to the storage system without any explicit coordination between shards or replicas.
The Speculative Paxos source code is available on GitHub.
NOPaxos source code will be available soon.


I have some exciting news to spread: According to heise.de, Xen was successfully ported to the ARM architecture by some Citrix employees. Furthermore Samsung seems to work on the same thing, but without Xen requiring virtualization support from the hardware.
This may have some huge impact on how we will work with e. g. Android in the future. Xen may run on Android devices (especially smartphones and tablets), and it might even be the case that you won’t boot into your “normal” Android OS when switching on your device. Instead you will boot into a virtual machine and may switch between various instances of Android. This makes multiple user profiles and even isolation of apps possible.
Furthermore this might lead to forging a solution which creates backups from your Android VMs. Later, you might be able to restore your Android within a few seconds in case of emergency.
This is definitely some great news for the community, and in the future every ARM device will profit from it. Thanks to the individuals which made this possible!


Namco's System 246 is the Arcade equivilent to the Sony Playstation 2. The original rack units consisted of a normal Playstation 2 motherboard connected to a custom Namco daughter board for various io. The game program is run off of a memory card sized piece called a dongle. The game's assets are loaded off of a normal pc ide dvd-rom drive. The original rev a and b rack units featured the same controller port / memory card block as a Playstation 2 console which was usually hidden under a metal cage as seen in the picture above. This system runs at both Low resolution (15hz) or High resolution (31hz) modes. Most games will run at the 31hz High resolution mode but some early titles for the system were limited to the 15hz Low resolution mode. Certain games such as Soul Calibur II and Soul Calibur II Arcade Edition could even use a standard Playstation or Playstation 2 controller for play by simply plugging it into the port on your system. Later version C rack units could not do this due to the lack of the controller ports. Just like the Sega Naomi or Neo Geo MVS this system was designed with the idea or only having to buy game software insead of a brand new system for each game making the cost for an arcade operator much lower then traditional games. Below is some additional Information on Namco System 246 Arcade.


Dr. Dickens received his Doctorate and Masters from Howard University and Cornell University, respectively, in the field of Electro-physics. Dr. Dickens is certified in efficient lighting technologies and is a subject matter expert in Smart Grid and alternative energy technologies. For the past 4 years, Dr. Dickens worked as an instructor teaching electronics, semiconductor device physics, power systems, power electronics and alternative energy systems. And before that, Dr. Dickens held the position of Director for the Semiconductor Center for Electronic Devices (SCEDC) at Morgan State University where he specialized in the modeling and simulation of wide band gap (SiC and GaN), power devices (HEMTs and HBTs), and power amplifiers.
Mr. White received his master's degree from Florida International University in management information systems. For the past 15 years, he has worked as an information technology consultant and application developer in a professional services firm. Mr. White is also a voting member of the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel.
Dr. Nyarko received his doctorate from the School of Engineering at Morgan State University where he specialized in intelligent computer algorithms and visualization. For the past several years, Dr. Nyarko has been a consultant contracted as a software engineer performing research in relation to military projects.
Dr. White received his doctorate from Howard University in the field of Material Science where he specialized in semiconductor power materials. For the past 10 years, Dr. White has worked as a researcher at the Material Science Research Center of Excellence (MSRCE) at Howard University. At the MSRCE, Dr. White performed research that included the fabrication and characterization of power materials, such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride.
Mr. Greg White received his master's degree form Howard University in the field of material processing. For the past 10 years, Mr. White has worked for several semiconductor companies that include Motorola, On Semiconductor, Micron Technology and Infinera Corporation in the area of material processing.
Mr. Deven Collins received his masters from Howard University in the field of Material Science where he specialized in device fabrication. Currently, Mr. Collins is completing his doctorate at Morgan State University in electrical engineering. Recently, Mr. Collins ran for the 7th District State Senate for Louisiana.


About ACCA 2016
To exploit the full potential of Information and Communication Technologies for the growth and development of the country, research and development in computing, communication and applications ought to be augmented. Realizing the role of the academia towards strengthening research and development in the field, the Department of Computer Science, Sullamussalam Science College, Areacode, Malappuram, Kerala, has embarked on a mission of setting up a platform for the researchers and academia in the field of computing, communication and applications by organizing regular annual national level research colloquiums, seminars and conferences. As part of this move, the Department has been organizing a National Conference series on Advances in Computing, Communication and Application with the objective of bringing researchers, academia and Industry personnel of the field on a single platform to share their ideas and research findings and discuss how these can be harnessed to benefit the society. The Department is happy to announce the launch of the third edition of its National Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Application (ACCA’16). The ACCA’ 16 is scheduled for 9-10 March, 2016. The ACCA’ 16 will spotlight the recent advances in Computing, Communication and Application together with its allied areas.
Just like the earlier editions of the conference, the conference proceedings will be published by International Journal of Computer Application (IJCA) which is indexed with EBSCO, Google Scholar, Informatics, ProQuest CSA Technology Research Database, NASA ADS(Harvard University), CiteSeer, UlrichWeb, Scien- tificCommons (Univer sity of St Gallens), University of Karlsruhe, Germany, PennState University.
The Department of Computer Science, Sullamussalam Science College (a Government Aided First Grade College affiliated to the University of Calicut, approved by the UGC and accredited by NACC with A grade), Areacode, Malappuram, Kerala, is one among the top Computer Science Departments under the University of Calicut. The Department has all the modern infrastructural and learning facilities, including Computer Labs with more than 150 systems, 2407 High-speed broadband Internet Connectivity, Departmental Library, Digital Learning Repository, e-Journals, Multimedia Resource Centre and the like. The Department currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Computer Science and it proposes to start Research programmes in Computer Science.
English is the official language of the conference. We welcome paper submissions. Potential authors are invited to submit full (and original research) papers (which is NOT submitted/ published/ under consideration anywhere in other conferences/journal) in electronic (DOC & PDF only).


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Operational Technology (OT) Asset management
Good OT asset management relies on a comprehensive and accurate inventory of all hardware and software tha is present in your OT environment.
Between the device and other devices including the protocol used to connect, time of the connection, duration of the
connection, amount of data transferred, physical layer information such as Wi-Fi channel used.
That shows where each device is on the Purdue reference architecture model and the real-time connections that each device makes relative to other devices in other levels of the Purdue model.
including important information such as date, time, type, activities that caused the alert, severity of the alert.
Accessed by the device including the date and time, name of the service, amount of traffic, and transmission characteristics such as latency.
To and from the device including port, description and size of the transfer.
Based on manufacturer reputation, cloud synchronization behavior, connection security, data-at-rest security, malicious domains visited, number of wireless protocols used, malicious behavior, number of open ports, user authentication, threat detected, and vulnerability history.
(CVEs) found on the device including drilldown details such as CVE publish date, attack vector, attack complexity, and whether user interaction is required.
This includes firmware vulnerabilities such as CDPwn.
Another important aspect of OT asset management is ensuring that each device is programmed and configured correctly.
The scope of device discovery extends to your entire environment—from the manufacturing line to the executive suite.
This is important because attackers view your environment as one large interconnected attack surface. Including network switches and firewalls, video cameras, HVAC systems, and more...


But this is about to change as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is scheduled to fly by the dwarf planet on its way to the Kuiper Belt on July 14, as per CBS News.
On July 14 the spacecraft will make its closest approach to the dwarf planet, flying within 7,700 miles of the surface.
Scientists have yet to see anything quite like the dark spots.
“We can see very large regional differences in brightness across the planet”, said principal investigator Alan Stern from the Southwest Research Institute.
Of course, scientists hope that this discovery will lead to more information not just about the spots but also what they may be related to as the New Horizons probe continues to get closer.
It has taken the New Horizons spacecraft more than nine years to traverse 3 billion miles of space between the Earth and Pluto.
NASA also released another timelapse of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon.
“We already knew there was methane on Pluto, but these are our first detections”, said Will Grundy, the New Horizons Surface Composition team leader with the Lowell Observatory.
The latest true-color images of Pluto and Charon depicting two distinct hemispheres of Pluto and the mysterious “dark patch” on Charon. Among the team, we’ve been impressed at how much they match.
Pluto was discovered by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 and was christened planet No. 9 in our solar system.
One of the last plans the American New Horizons spacecraft will do as bears down on will be to maneuver it.
But the real Pluto – the cold sphere once considered a planet of our solar system – is still out there, billions of miles away.
The New Horizons spacecraft has made a critical observation in preparation for its upcoming observations of Pluto’s tenuous atmosphere.
The Dwarf planet was captured by Nasa’s New Horizons space probe using two cameras which were able to capture previously unseen colour and resolution.
Consequently, with the New Horizons spacecraft nearing Pluto, the astronomical community hasn’t been as excited as this since August 1989, when we enthusiastically waited for the Voyager 2 spacecraft to give us our first detailed view of Neptune.
Even at the speed of light, which is 186,000 miles per second, a message sent to or from the New Horizons craft takes four and a half hours to arrive.
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At #10 on our list of “Top 20” SOC Capability Areas is Monitoring; more specifically, the Collection and Aggregation of sensor data from across the security instrumentation in your organization.
As Threat Actors have become more sophisticated and developed better evasion techniques, Auditing/Monitoring has become a huge and complex topic area. So, we break this operational need out into more specific capability areas, each discussed in a separate article:
Having selected, and hopefully deployed, an initial set of Sensors and Sensor Tuning capabilities, Security Operations must now focus on the remote Monitoring of those sensors, including data Collection and Aggregation methodologies and capabilities. All this monitoring data needs to be centralized somewhere (possibly in a tiered approach for very large organizations) and prepped for detection analysis. We address this as a separate Capability Area because this is a non-trivial challenge.
Early remote monitoring capabilities in this area that are still heavily relied upon include protocols and standards such as syslog and SNMP. Since the 1990s, SIEMs have attempted to address some of this collection and aggregation challenge with proprietary approaches. More recently, the vulnerability auditing and management market has seen some convergence on NIST's Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) standard. Microsoft's proprietary Windows Event Forwarding also enables secure consolidation of monitoring data. And in environments that demand deep monitoring to support digital forensics, there is a periodic need to capture and record even more detailed network connection data such as NetFlows / IPFIX, SuperFlows (a group of unidirectional flows from one host to many hosts), and full packet capture (PCAP) data.
Many organizations begin with a “Collect Everything” approach. Grabbing and storing as much data as their sensors can provide and their (hopefully, out-of-band) network bandwidth can support. Which is not surprising, given these organizations are not certain yet what they are looking for. However, more experienced Security Operations teams would caution “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.”
In even a modest-sized organization of 100s to 1000s of systems and devices, the simplistic “collect everything, continuously” approach does not scale. But instead, typically results in enormous volumes of data being centrally collected (e.g., 10s of millions of events per day). Resulting in security “Big Data” that often proves to be little more than distracting noise, consuming huge amounts of network bandwidth and storage space, and far exceeding the Tier 1 & 2 Analysts’ ability to even review. Eventually resulting in demands for sophisticated, real-time data pipeline/streaming Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) technologies, and advanced Detection Analytics (discussed in a follow-on article), using automated analysis approaches such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) that take the humans “out of the loop”.
Where resources permit, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capabilities can significantly inform a more conservative, more effective monitoring strategy. But as more and more data is continuously collected, Security Operations efforts will need to invest in capabilities that can store-and-forward, stream/ETL, aggregate, filter, and fuse this data into actionable information that proves useful, rather than overwhelming, to Tier 1 and 2 analysts.
Ultimately, organizations will also need to establish some Retention Policy to govern how long they need to keep all this data available online. Balancing the desire to keep an infinite historical perspective with the practical constraints of budget and search/query performance implications.
This article barely scratches the surface of the need for Monitoring (Collection, Aggregation) capabilities in contemporary Security Operations. But taken together with the other capability areas in this “Top 20” list, we hope to shine a light on the breadth, depth, and complexity of what is involved in building effective Security Operations today.
Contact us if you'd like help identifying and selecting Monitoring (Collection, Aggregation) capabilities to support your own Security Operations efforts.
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The day when computationally relevant quantum computers can crack basic encryption is coming. Arguably, some claim such a system exists on the short term horizon while others believe such an event to occur years in the future.
Protecting your data, now, is the best course of action to avoid today’s data being decrypted by tomorrow’s quantum computer. We call this possibility, “Q-Day”. The day when a quantum computer with sufficient capabilities can crack encryption.
Thwarting quantum computer threats from such malicious activity requires organizations to use crypto agility. The term crypto-agility refers to your organization’s ability to quickly and efficiently switch from one cryptographic algorithm or protocol to another. This is important because the cryptographic algorithms and protocols used can be vulnerable to quantum computer cryptanalysis or other types of unforeseen attacks.
We call this possibility, “Q-Day”. The day when a quantum computer with sufficient capabilities can crack encryption.
Some examples of crypto agility in practice include using cryptographic libraries that support multiple algorithms, using flexible cryptographic key management systems, and designing information systems that easily support the use of new cryptographic algorithms or protocols. By maintaining a crypto agility system, you can ensure your cryptographic infrastructure remains secure and effective over time, even as the cryptographic landscape evolves.
Fortunately, quantum-safe cryptographic algorithms and protocols are being developed and tested. This algorithm can be easily implemented in cryptographically agile systems. This means your organization can quickly and easily switch to new algorithms or cryptographic protocols without disrupting operations or compromising the security of your data.
To avoid the wrath of Q-Day requires a proactive approach to cryptography. Commissioning a crypto-agile system would make great strides towards this goal. Avoiding tomorrow’s Q-Day demands action today.
Robert Clifford is a CISSP with over 25 years of experience in security-centric environments.


Electromagnetic inspection (EMI) machines are cost-effective and efficient methods to detect surface flaws and cracks. However, EMI systems combined with gamma and/or magnetic flux wall measurement systems are not very accurate concerning coverage and wall thickness accuracy. Ultrasonic testing (UT) is the most accurate and preferred method of wall thickness measurement because it provides 100% wall coverage. Understanding the need to constantly innovate, Patterson Tubular Services recently incorporated ultrasonic wall thickness measuring services to its EMI system. This means EMI inspections at PTS now include longitudinal flaw, transverse flaw and PSL 3 ultrasonic wall thickness measurements, taking advantage of both to provide the most complete and accurate inspection.
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Ecobloom is a Stockholm-based startup within the area of smart indoor farming. We bring nature closer to people by empowering them to grow their own food in a fun and interactive way. By combining an ancient growing method with modern technology, we hope to revolutionize the way we grow food. We are a small team with a shared vision to help create a better and more sustainable place for future generations. And we look for like-minded people who share the same goal. Is that you?
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We are currently looking for a tech-savvy person with great knowledge and interest in electronics, sensors and firmware development. As part of the core team of Ecobloom, you will be helping out with the development of the technology of our product(s), and work with the latest within FoodTech. You will be working closely with great minds within everything from Mechanical Engineering to Strategic Design.
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- Highly experienced with electronics development and sensory systems
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Veloxity, Inc. is a privately held wireless telecom company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company is founded in 2013 by telecom veteran Bahadir Kuru and Bora Eristurk to develop mobile consumer experience management (CXM) solutions with a unique device-centric measurement approach.
The Veloxity team applies decades of wireless network performance management, analysis and optimization experience to solve our clients’ needs. We believe that network-centric analysis falls short of the mark in today’s world of rapidly expanding and evolving wireless networks – only user-side data can deliver what you need. And that’s why we’ve created world-class tools to collect, analyze and utilize live data from end-user devices so you can rapidly analyze, visualize and act on the true state of your wireless network from your customers’ perspective.
Veloxity delivers an in-depth view of the “true quality” end-user wireless experience for mobile operators, internet service providers and digital network providers to enable them to improve their customers’ quality of service, reduce support costs and subscriber churn, and open up new revenue paths through service enhancements, upsells and new business opportunities.


The Department is currently implementing the new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) program at Scotland County Hospital. EMR is expected to 'go live' on April 1, 2014.
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Industry 4.0: meaning, opportunities and concrete examples of smart manufacturing
What is Industry 4.0? Industry 4.0 indicates that process of digitization of the manufacturing sector which, by renewing the value chain, changes the way of working but also the nature of organizations. The level of innovation is such that today the synonym of Industry 4.0 is smart manufacturing, where the "smart" suffix becomes the common denominator of an integrated information management, associated with the use of digital technology.
From the Robots to the advanced Internet of Things
From self-learning robots to the pervasive adoption of advanced sensors (designed to enhance monitoring and control capacity along the entire supply chain), together with a processing power and increasingly reliable and secure connections; from the use of 3D printers to the latest generation programming that introduces simulation modes and new applications of augmented reality, digital promotes integration and cooperation between companies and inter-company, elevating the quality of information flows and time to the nth degree to market the business. Smart manufacturing and the smart supply chain, in fact, are the declinations of the Internet of Things paradigm that is bringing more effectiveness and more intelligence in many sectors and business areas.
"Technological intelligence is no longer linked only to machines and people," explained Enrico Tantussi, Country Manager of Econocom Italia. "But it has become ubiquitous and pervasive: buildings, but also means of transport, have become intelligent and technological. products and their packaging. With the Industry 4.0, the technological ecosystem is expanding, increasing the levels of monitoring and control that help us to manage a plurality of resources in the name of a more virtuous sustainability and a security that improves the quality of life. Digital is teaching us to share and collaborate through a new ability to do more and do better, helping us to reduce operating costs and work in compliance with regulations. "
The Industry 4.0 case history of Servair
This is the case of Servair, an international player for air services that, in order to automate the reception of goods and vehicles, has embraced a model of Industry 4.0 thanks to Econocom which, as a technology provider, has set up a system that combines Cloud platforms, SaaS paradigms and a strongly mobile approach, has made it possible to rationalize operations and increase airport security, not only optimizing consumption and costs, but also reducing the number of vehicles circulating and the carbon footprint.
The case history Industry 4.0 Aldes
Another example of excellence for Industry 4.0 is Aldes, a company specializing in air conditioning and air quality systems. Thanks to Econocom, Aldes has integrated a new system intelligence that, by making connected and communicating the devices with the central system and with the devices of the final customers, allows to manage in real time the information, guaranteeing a real time access to the collected data , which exploiting the paradigm of the Cloud, avoids burdening the systems, tertiarizing complexity. All this introducing a better data traceability that allows to guarantee the monitoring and the quality of the processes.
Smart manufacturing: the best strategy is disruptive
"Whether we talk about Industry 4.0 or smart manufacturing - concluded Tantussi - it is important for companies to understand how many opportunities there are in designing, building and putting into production integrated technologies capable of responding in a scalable and flexible way to the needs of the business without excessively burden the IT department. In this innovation path, the role of technological partners is fundamental. The Econocom group, which also includes its satellites (Bizmatica and Asystel), thanks to its technological and financial engineering skills, is a bit 'the alter ego of Industry 4.0, the driving force that accelerates the progress brought by digital technologies , freeing companies from the obligation to bear heavy initial investments and managing a complexity that is not part of the core business ».
Industry 4.0: flexible implementation models are needed
One of the keys to success of Industry 4.0 and of smart manufacturing, in fact, is the possibility to choose flexible implementation models for extremely disruptive innovations. Abandoning the concept of technology ownership, aiming at obtaining the best quality of services that technology must guarantee, is an integral part of a long-term strategic vision of innovation that allows to obtain important competitive differentials.


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The Tech Revolution: Navigating the Tech sub-Industries
In today’s fast-paced world, technology is at the forefront of innovation, driving change across various sectors. The tech industry is a sprawling landscape, encompassing a multitude of sub-industries, each with its unique characteristics and significance. In this blog post, we will embark on a journey through the intricate web of tech sub-industries, exploring their distinct features and interconnectedness. At Sparkwave Technologies, we believe that understanding these sectors is key to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
Software Development vs. Hardware Engineering
The Powerhouses of Tech: Building the Digital and Physical World
The foundation of the tech world lies in software development and hardware engineering. These two sub-industries play pivotal roles in shaping our digital and physical reality. Software development involves coding and creating digital solutions that enhance user experiences, while hardware engineering focuses on designing and assembling physical components that power our devices. Despite their apparent differences, these two domains often collaborate seamlessly, giving rise to innovative products and services that propel us into the digital age.
tech sub-industries of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
The Guardians of the Digital Realm: Shielding and Empowering
In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are the guardians of the digital realm. Cybersecurity experts work tirelessly to safeguard data and systems against threats, while artificial intelligence professionals harness the power of data to create intelligent systems. Although their missions differ, they are intrinsically linked in fortifying the digital landscape, preventing breaches, and driving technological progress.
E-commerce and Healthcare Tech sub-industries
Transforming Industries: Streamlining Shopping and Enhancing Healthcare
E-commerce has redefined the way we shop, creating seamless online shopping experiences that cater to our evolving consumer demands. In contrast, healthcare tech has revolutionized patient care through telemedicine and electronic health records, making healthcare more accessible and efficient. These sub-industries may cater to distinct needs, but they both address the changing dynamics of their respective sectors.
CleanTech and Fintech
Sustainability Meets Finance: Paving the Way for a Green Future of Tech sub-industries
CleanTech and Fintech are at the forefront of addressing two critical global challenges. CleanTech champions sustainability with innovations in renewable energy and environmental solutions, offering a pathway to a greener future. On the other hand, Fintech disrupts traditional finance with digital payments, blockchain technology, and innovative financial services, promoting financial inclusion and efficiency.
Gaming and EdTech
Entertainment and Education: Immersive Experiences and Digital Learning
Gaming provides immersive entertainment experiences, captivating players worldwide and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in interactive media. EdTech, on the other hand, empowers learners through digital tools and platforms, transforming the way education is delivered. These industries may cater to different audiences, but they frequently share similar technology stacks, bridging entertainment and education in exciting ways.
The Tech Tapestry: Embracing Diversity for a Digital Future
In this journey through the diverse tech landscape, we’ve witnessed how each sub-industry contributes uniquely to the broader technological ecosystem. At Sparkwave Technologies, we thrive on innovation and collaboration, enabling us to stay ahead in this ever-evolving environment.
In conclusion, the world of tech sub-industries is a complex and interwoven tapestry. Each sector, while distinct, relies on the others to drive innovation and create the digital future. As we move forward, we invite you to share your thoughts and experiences. Together, we shape the future of technology.
Join us in exploring these exciting sub-industries and all things tech from Sparkwave Technologies.


Never bin your old electricals. And don’t put them in your general recycling bin. Everything with a plug, battery or cable must be recycled separately. Enter your postcode here to find all your local battery and electrical recycling points.
The UK Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 aim to reduce the environmental impact of electrical and electronic waste on the environment, as well as increase the frequency of it being reused, recovered or recycled, instead of ending up in landfill. Electrical equipment that ends up in landfill can lead to hazardous substances leaking out, causing soil and water contamination, which can harm both human health and wildlife.


The past decade brought a revolution to machine learning: algorithms are now able to deal with tasks and amounts of data that seemed to be science fiction only a decade ago. The statistical physics community and the machine learning ones were connected and indeed many concepts and algorithms of machine learning have roots in physics. It is time to revive this connection. This school aims to bring together researchers from machine learning and statistical physics to train a new generation that will be able to take full advantage of the strong link between the two fields to make further scientific progress. The school will cover both theoretical aspect of machine learning and statistics, and their deep link with physics, as well as the direct application of machine learning technics in physics, an activity that is currently whiteness a burst of activity. The format will be several (~10) 3h introductory lectures, and about twice as many contributed invited talks.
Marc Mézard (Ecole Normale, Paris), Gerard Ben Arous (Courant Institute), Giulio Biroli (CEA Saclay, France), Nicolas Brunel (Duke University), Yann LeCun (Courant Institute and Facebook), Stephane Mallat (ENS & College de France), Andrea Montanari (Stanford), Dmitry Panchenko (University of Toronto, Canada), Sundeep Rangan (New York University), Riccardo Zecchina (Politecnico Turin, Italy), Alexander Tkatchenko (Université du Luxembourg)
Florent Krzakala (ENS Paris FR), Lenka Zdeborova (IPhT Saclay FR)
You enjoy the school ? We organizers (Florent Krzakala and Lenka Zdeborova) are looking for postdocs on these topics. Come talk to us during the conference!
More information on the institute webpage


The battery on a Mercedes-Benz is essential for starting the car and keeping all electrical systems running smoothly.
However, Mercedes batteries must be replaced every four to five years.
If your battery is due for a replacement, we’ve good news for you:
Anyone can replace a Mercedes battery, and it doesn’t require special tools. Getting a new Mercedes battery replaced by the dealer can cost up to $700, but if you buy a genuine OEM battery and perform the replacement yourself, it may cost as little as $200.
5 Steps to replace a Mercedes-Benz battery
If your Mercedes displays a ‘Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running’ message, it’s a sign that your battery is on its last legs and needs to be replaced:
Of course, it can also happen that your Mercedes won’t start due to a completely discharged battery.
Here is how to replace a Mercedes battery in five steps:
- Inform yourself about the safety precautions.
- Gather the necessary tools and the new battery.
- Locate the battery in your Mercedes.
- Remove the old battery.
- Install the new battery.
1. Inform yourself about the safety precautions
Before we jump into the nuts and bolts of battery replacement, let’s talk safety.
We know it’s boring, but it’s super important.
Here’s a quick overview of what you should know:
- Avoid a terminal short. Perhaps the most important thing to remember during a Mercedes battery replacement is to prevent contact between the battery’s positive and negative terminals. Also, the positive contact of the battery mustn’t make contact with any metal parts of the car.
- Turn off your Mercedes. It might sound obvious, but it’s easy to overlook. You don’t want the keys in the ignition when you’re working on the battery.
- Be careful of metal objects. Here’s something many forget: remove any metal jewelry or watches before starting. These can conduct electricity and cause short circuits or even burns. Trust me, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
2. Gather the necessary tools and the new battery
Great! Now that you know about the safety precautions, let’s gear up.
Here are the tools you need to replace a Mercedes battery:
- 10 mm Socket Wrench: This is for disconnecting the battery cables from the positive and negative terminals.
- 13 mm Socket Wrench: This one removes the bracket that holds the battery in place.
- 8″ Extension (Optional): Depending on your Mercedes model, an 8″ extension for your wrench can be a real arm-saver here. If you struggle to reach the battery terminals or brackets, this will come in handy.
- Battery Terminal Brush (Optional): If your car is a bit older or if you’ve noticed some corrosion around the battery terminals, this tool is a good idea. It helps clean the battery posts and ensures a good connection with the new battery.
- Memory Saver Device (Optional): This gadget keeps your car’s electronic memory (like radio presets, clock settings, and memory seats) alive while you swap out the battery. It’s not essential, but it’s nice to have if you don’t want to reset everything afterward.
If you’re buying the replacement battery yourself, you should also keep in mind to buy the correct one.
AutoZone has a special filter that allows you to enter your exact Mercedes model and find the ideal battery:
3. Locate the battery in your Mercedes
Now that you’ve got your tools ready, the next step is finding the battery in your Mercedes.
The most common Mercedes battery location is under the hood, near the windshield, completely on the left or right side. However, depending on your model, the battery might also be in the trunk or even under the rear seat.
Here is the battery location of some common Mercedes models:
- Mercedes C250, C300, E350, E320, E400, S500, and S550: You’ll usually find the battery under the hood, on the right side (from the driver’s perspective), near the windshield.
- Mercedes GLC300, CLA250, and GLA250: The starter battery is located under the hood. It’s usually on the left side (from the driver’s perspective), near the windshield, and under a plastic cover.
- Mercedes GLE350, ML350, R350, and GL450: The battery for these models is located under the front passenger seat. You can access it from behind the front passenger seat by sliding the seat all the way forward and removing the plastic cover.
Note that some Mercedes models, like the C300, E350, or GLE350, have two batteries. In this case, the battery for the starter motor is usually located under the hood, while the auxiliary battery (which powers the car’s electrical systems) is located inside the front passenger footwell, in the trunk, or under the front passenger seat.
If your model isn’t listed here, or if you’re still unsure, your owner’s manual is your best friend. It will have a diagram showing exactly where the battery is located in your specific model.
For example, here is the battery location for the Mercedes GLE as shown by the owner’s manual:
4. Remove the old battery
Here is how to remove a Mercedes battery:
- Remove the plastic cover. Most (newer) Mercedes models have a plastic cover placed above the battery. It’s usually clipped in. Carefully remove it.
- Disconnect the battery terminals. Start with the negative terminal (it’s usually marked with a minus (-) sign or is black in color). Use your 10 mm socket wrench to loosen the terminal clamp. Once it’s loose, gently remove the clamp from the battery post. After that, do the same for the positive terminal (marked with a plus (+) sign or red in color).
- Remove the holding bracket. Next, you’ll need to remove the bracket that’s keeping the battery in place. Unscrew the 13 mm bolts holding the bracket. Don’t lose these bolts – you’ll need them to secure the new battery.
- Lift out the old battery. Batteries can be heavy, so be prepared for a bit of weight. Carefully lift the battery out. If it’s stuck or difficult to move, check to ensure you haven’t missed any securing components.
- Inspect the area. Once the old battery is out, take a moment to inspect the area. If you see any corrosion or debris, now is a great time to clean it up. A clean battery area can help extend the life of your new battery.
Tip: Many auto parts stores will take your old battery for recycling.
5. Install the new battery
Exciting times – you’re now ready to install the new battery in your Mercedes!
Here’s how to do it:
- Position the new battery. Gently place the new battery into the same spot where the old one was. Make sure it’s oriented correctly, with the positive and negative terminals in the right positions (the positive terminal near the positive cable, and the same for the negative). The battery should sit flat and secure in its tray.
- Secure the battery with the bracket. Reattach the holding bracket using your 13 mm socket wrench.
- Connect the terminals. Reconnect the battery terminals, but in reverse order from how you disconnected them. First, connect the positive terminal (the red or plus (+) one). Tighten the clamp with your 10 mm socket wrench. Then, move on to the negative terminal (the black or minus (-) one) and do the same. Be careful not to over-tighten, as this can damage the terminals.
- Test Your work. Start your Mercedes to ensure everything is working correctly. If it starts smoothly, that’s a great sign! If you’ve used a memory saver device, you can now remove it. Check that all your settings are as they should be.
And there you have it! You’ve successfully installed a new battery in your Mercedes.
FAQs about Mercedes battery replacement
Here are some popular questions we get about Mercedes battery replacements:
How much is a battery for a Mercedes-Benz?
A genuine Mercedes battery typically costs about $400. However, if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) battery would cost you around $200.
How long does a Mercedes battery last?
Generally, a Mercedes battery lasts for about four years. Of course, this can vary based on factors like usage, climate, and how well the battery is maintained.
How often do you replace a Mercedes battery?
It’s recommended to replace a Mercedes battery every three to five years. This timeframe ensures that your car’s battery remains reliable and performs well.
Where is the Mercedes auxiliary battery located?
In most cases, the auxiliary battery in a Mercedes is located under the floor panel or in a side compartment of the trunk. However, this can vary depending on the model.
What is an auxiliary battery for?
An auxiliary battery in a Mercedes-Benz primarily supports the transmission. It allows the transmission to shift from ‘Drive’ or ‘Reverse’ to park if power from the main battery is unavailable. It also supports the start/stop system and can power electronic systems while the engine is off.
You’ve just successfully replaced the battery in your Mercedes-Benz.
That’s a big achievement, especially if it’s your first time doing something like this.
I hope you feel proud and a bit more connected to your car now.
It’s a great feeling, isn’t it?
Feel free to share your experience or ask any questions in the comments!


HI POWERR ELECTRONICS established in the year 2005, started its operation as manufacturer of SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY (SMPS). Presently HIPE supplies a full line of Switching Power Supplies AC / DC , DC / DC models from 15 watt to 150 watt, Input Voltage AC 90-135V /170-264V / 96 –264V Universal Input Range Designs.
In HIPE, latest technology is always used for new product development program.Considering the drawbacks of the conventional lighting system, the environmental problems caused by them like “GLOBAL WARMING” and the need for "ENERGY SAVING " techniques , HIPE has developed a new series of LED ( light Emitting Diode ) Lights . As the emphasis on LOW CARBON IMPACT increases , the importance & growth of LED lighting industry will increase. So,HIPE will continue to develop various ranges of LED Lights suited for different applications.
At HIPE, we believe in 3B Principle: BEST TECHNOLOGY, BEST QUALITY and BEST SERVICE. We strictly observe QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS; hence our products can be trusted . From our wide range of products , the customer can select the best suited for their requirement.
We at HI POWERR ELECTRONICS commit ourselves to meet the requirements of our customes by :
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Smart sensor technology may soon be the industry standard in senior living
According to an article published on Senior Housing News last month, “A growing number of senior living companies are implementing pilot programs testing various smart sensor or remote monitoring technology platforms in communities, and consumer expectations will drive a “seismic shift” toward full-scale deployment of these kinds of programs.” (Read full article here >>)
Very exciting! Those of us in the industry have known for a while there would be no choice but to adopt sensor technology into this market, but it may be sooner rather then later. This type of technology would allow more seniors to be cared for, save money, and allow facilities to provide better care.
The article goes on to say “The most successful organizations are those that are anticipating their residents’ needs… Smart sensor technology is going to empower organizations in a way they’ve never had in the past so they can anticipate residents’ needs, and then be able to provide for them.”
So what types of sensors are these communities on the forefront of technology looking towards? You will find many on the Home Health Tech Store. Common categories will be Home Fire Prevention, Monitoring & Alerts, and Mobility.
Technology in this market has largely just been reactive. But in the best communities, says Porter, there’s a transition to, ‘How can we use technology to anticipate needs as residents age in place?’
Posted on February 7, 2013, in Home Health Tech and tagged Aging In Place, Home Health Tech, home health technology, Independent living, Smart sensor technology. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.


Smok Novo 2 – The Best Vaping Product to Date
The Smok Novo 2 is a great new vaporizer from Vaporesso. This makes it a great value for the price. The first version of the vaporizer was a huge flop. The reason being that it just couldn’t keep your vapor quality on track. It was all over the place. Vaporesso Element Vape has really gotten it right this time with the Smok Novo 2.
The biggest modify from the first version to the next is the huge upgrade in battery power, going through the old 435.00 as to the brand new eight hundred mah. Double typically the battery power implies twice the performance. Increased air-intake ability does mean more steam production from your current device. And, associated with course, the standard charging methods with regard to the novo 2 pod system permit for fast getting times.
But, it’s not only the upgraded performance that really impresses a new user. The largest alter is in typically the form of the pods themselves. Instead of being like the older ones where these people had to end up being replaced frequently, the new ones have a much longer lifespan. There will be no need to be able to go through the trouble of constantly replacing a dry pod after which waiting regarding the replacement to be able to arrive. The new Smok Novo a couple of pods last up to two weeks between replacements.
The upgraded design also will come with a nothing else upgrades as nicely. The exterior shell of the device will be a lot fuller than the older versions and it also does have a little little more drag. This particular makes for a better clean since the excess drag helps to pull the e-liquid in to the coils. That process can take longer if the novo two is included with e-liquid. So, those looking with regard to an easy in order to use electronic device might want to take into account the upgrade in this article.
Past that, the novo 2 has superb battery life. We have had a number of slow chargers, yet with a chance to rapidly charge to some full charge, I’ve never ever needed to replace them. The high wattage battery enables for lots of every day charging and even the super fast battery-life for someone that will might be depleted regarding juice while actively playing their favorite computer game. That should provide you lots of choices when playing about the go.
There are several pod alternatives with the Smok Novo 2. Smok offers both air flow and water holding chamber devices. You could get the greatest of both sides by combining your own electronic device with the particular best of the two worlds with typically the air chamber variation. Smok uses a patented design of which allows for optimal performance and durability of your system and then improves it using the water chamber. In this way a new very efficient nova chip that gives you with the particular highest quality vapour experience.
Smok also gives two different varieties of battery options. The first will be their standard acer battery. The second reason is their particular new microprocessor managed acer battery which usually can also be pre-installed in typically the Smok Novo 2 kit. I find the new kind to be a bit more dependable and longer lasting nevertheless the price level may be the bit higher with regard to the ease of getting the novo pod version with the kit. It’s merely a personal preference and something which could not work for you. In either case the Smok Novo a couple of is a excellent little kit in order to have for your electric devices.
Overall the Smok Novo 2 is an excellent electronic device that will will give you hrs of great electronic vapor experience. If you are looking for a very portable and compact vaporizer that furthermore performs well and it is very reliable. You might want to consider the Smok Novo 2 vaporizer/cooktop combo. You’ll find that it heats upwards fast and you can prepare almost any foods that you would like to prepare.