Virtual Reality is currently one of the most exciting, new technologies with many people claiming the technology has finally caught up with our Sci-Fi dreams. VR is generating a huge amount of interested in the media with all the major technology and software companies making new announcements about VR on almost a daily basis. For the general public VR is an extremely interesting technology with the potential to influence everything from entertainment to education, business to healthcare. Yet for many people they still haven’t experienced wearing a VR headset and viewing VR content in full HD – the VR Station gives the public a chance experience state of the art VR technology, potentially for the first time.
VR is a new media that is more immersive and engaging than anything we have experienced before. The technology allows us to feel as if we are actually there, able to look where we would like. With VR people aren’t just watching a film or video they become part of an experience. For brands, sporting teams and businesses it is the chance to engage viewers like never before, it is the chance to completely engage someone in your story, make them fell part of the experience and explore the content in their own way – this is why VR is so powerful. The VR Station enables content producers to increase the reach of their VR content and ensure that people experience the best possible VR experience.


An Application Broke my Computer.. for a while
I’d never seen software crash hardware, so this was kind of neat in an inconvenient way. I was surfing the net then when I got the Black Screen of Death. I thought I had a momentary power failure, but all the house clocks were unaffected. It happened twice.
I was running BOINC in the background. BOINC is a network computing application that loans unused computer power to grid computing applications. I’d changed my application settings so BOINC could use my PC when I wasn’t using much of the processor power. It did. All 8 processors. Maxed them out. On comes the light bulb.
I take the box to the shop and blow the dust out of the fans and heat sink fins. There is an embarrassing amount of dust clogging the CPU heat sink. Dust rhinos, not dust bunnies. Then I downloaded an app to measure PC temperatures and voltages. I restart and then turn off BOINC. The temperatures drop a lot. There was a 30C drop in the cpu and core temperatures. The four cores were running at 100C after I cleaned out the dust bunnies. Now they are down to 70C.
Lesson learned. You can use so much processor power that your dirty system overheats! No problems now, but I think I’ll cut BOINC back so it only gets a few of the processors at a time. It would have been a true experiment if I’d taken temperatures before I cleaned the PC.


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Researchers are developing novel neuroelectric devices for communicating with neurons in the brain. These devices can stimulate neurons and detect their signals with transducers . Nexuses between a human brain and a robot/machine are of plausible interest to avant-garde neuroscientists. Current applied research in this field includes:
• Bionics - the replacement of damaged or amputated body parts with prosthetic limbs connected to and controlled by the human neural network (see Figure 1).
• Bioimplantronics - the technology of implanting electronic devices in biological organs.
• Neuroelectronics - implanting electrodes in different parts of the brain for electrotherapy, electroencephalography, and neuroprosthetics.
The field of bionics has marked a course of rapid advancement aimed at aiding amputees and the handicapped with artificial limbs just as real in their functions as the original (see Figure 2). Amputees will soon be able to control robotic limbs by just thinking through the motions .
Circuitry implanted in the body is not science fiction, but an everyday fact of life. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the implantation of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags in human subjects. The tags have been used as "e-passports" in the past and more recently are being employed as "e-keys," patient identification records, and identity tracking chips . These biological chip implants might in the future integrate directly with the central nervous system so that a soldier with the implant could transmit visual, auditory, or tactile information about the enemy or imminent danger to a main station with just a thought.Could the quest for immortality be satisfied simply by uploading our memory and mind to a terabyte-size data storage mechanism? Does our consciousness permeate brain machine interfaces that allow amputees or locked-in patients to regain limb functionality? Or is our consciousness just a byproduct of neural firings in the bioelectric circuitry of the brain? Before envisioning the challenges and prospects of neuroelectronics, let us first revisit its past, which defined the modern scientific theories of the brain.


Answers to frequently asked questions
How do I setup my computer for the NU network?
To set up your computer on the NU network, you need to make sure that it is set to accept an IP address from our DHCP server. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Go to the Start Menu and select the Settings menu. Click on Control Panel and then Network Connections.
- Right-click on Local Area Network and select Properties.
- Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
- Under the General tab, choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
- Click OK.
Your computer is now set up for access on the Northwest University network.
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The Lutron RA2 Select Main Repeater Hub is the device that allows you to control all of the other RA2 Select devices in your home and/or garage via the Lutron App. It will communicate to the RA2 Select switches, PowPaks, Picos, etc, to dim lights, turn on or off switches, enable scenes, and more.
The Main Repeater needs to be connected to your home network via an ethernet connection, so keep that in mind when setting your Lutron system up. Once the Main Repeater is in place, it will wirelessly connect to the other devices in the home/garage. You will likely need to use the Wireless Repeater Extender to make sure your entire space has the coverage it needs. This hub allows you to connect up to 100 items in total.
The RA2 Select system is extremely reliable and is super simple to set up. RA2 Select is our choice for most situations, and in order to use it, you'll need this.
This item is shipped from our warehouse at OGHQ in Lady Lake, FL. Shipping costs calculated at checkout.


Artificial Intelligence and machine learning have made it possible for organizations around the world to improve processes and optimize efficiency. However, it has growing limitations with its ability to differentiate correlation and causation.
That means we think we’re being data-driven, but we’re actually jumping to the wrong conclusions.
The impact of this can be comical like the graph below. It shows that the trend line of revenue generated by arcades maps closely to computer science doctorates awarded in the US. So if we want more computer scientists, we just need to get more people to spend money at arcades. Right?
To make human-level data-driven decisions, we need an innovative approach to analytics that separates correlation from causation. Luckily, it’s not only already here and picking up speed…it’s trending.
All Aboard the Causal AI Hype Train, It’s a Bright Future Ahead
Gartner released their 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle of emerging technology and Causal Artificial Intelligence (Causal AI) was featured as a key innovation that will transform the world within the next ten years.
Dealtale is in good company driving this train alongside companies like McKinsey and Microsoft. Across industries, we’re breaking open the black box that predictive analytics lives in to make data insights actually actionable.
As Gartner defines it:
“Causal artificial intelligence (AI) identifies and utilizes cause-and-effect relationships to go beyond correlation-based predictive models and toward AI systems that can prescribe actions more effectively and act more autonomously.”
While a machine learning algorithm can provide insights with predicted outcomes, it can’t tell you how different decisions will change the results.
A common example Forbes outlined in a recent article on Causal AI is geared towards retail marketers who need to run an offer, but can only select one cohort to run the promotion for. A predictive model might tell them that the highest likelihood to buy would be loyal shoppers. So the marketer might send the promotion to them, see the big return on sales, and think “Data-driven success!”
But wait. Wouldn’t those loyal customers buy already without incentive?
To truly measure the increased gross margins, you would want to do an A/B test or leverage a causal algorithm.
Causal AI Turns Predictive Insights Into Prescriptive Actions
Causal AI algorithms move beyond predicting who would be the most likely to buy, they guide on the most effective way to make it happen. When marketers are looking at a campaign and considering how they should promote through ads, email, or mail, they want more than just a spreadsheet—they want prescriptive suggestions they can trust.
*An excerpt from KDD poster “ML Prescriptive Canvas for Optimizing Business Outcomes” by Gerben Oostra.
According to Forbes, it’s the trust that Causal AI can generate that is driving the industry toward it at full speed; decisions are more transparent, results can be reproduced, and bias is eliminated. It brings the human ability to understand the larger context of casual and effect into the equation and delivers better business results.
Join Gartner Aboard the Casual AI Hype Train Today
Introducing Causal AI into your business will help make predictions more accurate so you can make faster, smarter decisions with predictable results. The good news is that you don’t have to wait.
Get ahead of the curve. Dealtale’s Causal AI is ready and waiting for you. It is out-of-the-box, no code, and is easy to implement. Check out our free two-week trial.


The RESILIENT project aims to design, develop, and install a new integrated concept of interconnectivity between buildings, DER (Distributed Energy Resources), grids and other networks at a district level. It also aims to assess the resulting energy and environmental benefits.The RESILIENT approach combines different innovative technologies (including smart ICT components, optimized energy generation and storage technologies) to (i) provide real time accounts of energy demand and supply at a district level, and (ii) assist in the decision-making process.
Sigma Orionis leads the Dissemination activities and contributes to Exploitation through watch activities (technologies, regulatory framework and markets).
|Theme||Interaction and integration between buildings, grids, heating and cooling networks, and energy storage and energy generation systems|
|Full title||Coupling Renewable, Storage and ICTs, for Low carbon Intelligent Energy Management at district level|
|Start date||September 1 2012|
|Unit||Energy & Environment|


Operational Technology Security
Industrial Control Systems (ICS), the utility grid, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) constitute a wide range of devices and services, including many that are in the class of critical infrastructure. The growing number of operational technology endpoints connected to the Internet increases the cyber-attack surface exponentially, introducing new vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
Unique and Scalable Solution
Invisinet Transport Access Control (TAC) is well suited to protect distributed operational technology devices and supporting cloud services. TAC operates end-to-end across network and cloud boundaries, regardless of network topology. Invisinet segments and isolates SCADA and IIoT devices blocking scanning, discovery, and access from all unidentified and unauthorized devices and systems. It closes attack vectors by allowing only authorized and authenticated inbound and outbound network sessions. Invisinet TAC operates prior to a session or connection being made, effectively rendering critical infrastructure networks and IIoT devices invisible to attackers. Low host compute requirements support integration with many different types of operational devices. Invisinet can be deployed on a device or in a network segment architecture to communicate identity on behalf of individual IoT sensors or SCADA devices. This supports both new and legacy environments, providing scalability supporting millions of devices.
Delivering strategic value to operational environments:
- Stops cyber-attacks and unauthorized visibility: Invisinet provides a new and fundamental solution to protect against advanced persistent threats and attacks by dropping unnecessary and unwanted traffic
- Regulatory compliance: Utilities and critical infrastructure operators are faced with increasing regulatory compliance requirements. NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) is a set of requirements designed to secure the assets required for operating North America’s bulk electric system. Invisinet protects those critical assets by enabling identity based access to those systems and supporting networks
- Privacy: The connection of utility systems and IoT devices significantly increases the level of information shared across various organizations. Access to sensitive information must be tightly controlled. Invisinet proactively discards unauthorized traffic from entering or leaving a network – only authenticated connections are allowed to be established


Dr. Steve Kramer is the President and Chief Scientist of Paragon Science, Inc. Drawing upon his research and consulting experience in the academic, business, and government fields, Dr. Kramer sets the research and business directions for the company. He founded Paragon Science with the goal of developing cutting-edge technologies to aid in the counter-terrorism efforts of the United States and has since expanded Paragon Science’s scope to focus on providing valuable business intelligence in the commercial data-mining industry.
In 2005, Dr. Kramer started his current research in graph theory, network analysis, and complex systems theory, yielding Paragon’s patent-pending dynamic anomaly detection technologies. He has performed data-mining consulting work for multiple clients, including The Advisory Board, Digital Motorworks, RetailMeNot, and Vast.com. He presented his paper “Anomaly detection in extremist web forums using a dynamical systems approach” at the 2010 ACM SIGKDD Workshop on Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI-KDD 2010) and at the Pentagon. He also recently served as a program committee member and paper reviewer for IEEE International Conferences on Intelligence and Security Informatics 2011,IEEE International Conferences on Intelligence and Security Informatics 2012, ACM SIGKDD Workshop on Intelligence and Security Informatics 2012, IEEE Intelligence and Security Informatics 2013, and FOSINT-SI 2013 (International Symposium on Foundations of Open Source Intelligence and Security Informatics).
A native of Los Alamos, New Mexico, he worked during six summers at Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Computing Division and the Applied Theoretical Physics Division. In May 1987, he graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in physics and mathematics from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where he earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa. Working under Prof. Michael Marder in the Center for Nonlinear Dynamics at the University of Texas at Austin, he earned his Ph.D. in physics in May 1993. His dissertation on nonlinear models of rivers and river networks involved pattern formation in complex systems; computational physics; numerical solutions of nonlinear partial differential equations; and visualization of three-dimensional, time-dependent data.
From 1993 to 1997, Dr. Kramer performed research under multiple US Air Force SBIR contracts in the areas of computational electromagnetics; computer simulations of imaging systems and optical scanning devices; and numerical calculations of wave propagation applied to radar cross sections, inverse scattering, and interactions of microwaves with biological media.
From 1997 to 2001, Dr. Kramer worked in the e-commerce software industry. As Vice President of Education at Trilogy Software, he led a team of 25 people and oversaw a $1.3M annual budget to deliver technical training and technical documentation to external clients and internal employees. Following his years at Trilogy, he served as Manager of Educational Services at Motive Communications, another software company, before launching Paragon Science.
S. Kramer, “Anomaly detection in extremist web forums using a dynamical systems approach,” accepted to the ACM SIGKDD Workshop on Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI-KDD 2010), July 25, 2010.
P. Rudolf, S. Kramer, and J. Baxendale, “A software bridge to connect the USAF SRI (Scanning Radiometric Imager) to a model of the eye,” SBIR Phase I Final Report (December 1995).
P. Rudolf, S. Kramer, and J. Baxendale, “Spatial inverse scattering: theory and applications,” SBIR Phase II Final Report (November 1995).
P. Rudolf, S. Kramer, J. Baxendale, and C. Crump, “Virtual optics — a numerical imaging technique,” SBIR Phase I Final Report (May 1994).
Stephen P. Kramer, “Nonlinear models of rivers and river networks,” doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas at Austin (May 1993).
S. Kramer and M. Marder, “Evolution of river networks,” Phys. Rev. Lett. 68, 205 (1992).
R. E. H. Clark, J. Abdallah, Jr., G. Csanak, and S. P. Kramer, “Electron-impact cross sections and coherence parameters for the 6s2 1S – 6s 6p 1P transition in neutral barium,” Phys. Rev. A 40, 2935 (1989).


The history of the doctoral and master’s programs in physics at the University of Tsukuba dates back to its predecessor, the Tokyo University of Education, where Dr. Shinichiro Tomonaga developed renormalization theory in quantum electrodynamics and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965. Since then we have continued to produce significant research results, which have been recognized by the prizes and awards such as the Nishina Memorial Prize, the Japan IBM Science Prize, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Prize, the Japan Academy Prize. More recent accomplishments include the discoveries of the top quark and the Higgs particle. We conduct research in advanced areas of physics, and will continue to produce world-class results.
The degree programs in physics offer education and research in the following fields.
- Particle physics
- Theoretical particle physics, Experimental particle physics
- Theoretical Astrophysics, Observational Astrophysics
- Nuclear physics
- Theoretical Nuclear physics, Experimental Nuclear physics (Low energy nuclear experiments, High energy nuclear experiments, Atomic cluster experiments)
- Condensed matter physics
- Theoretical condensed matter physics (Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, Quantum theory of condensed matter, Nano-quantum materials science physics, Soft matter theory, Semiconductor nano-materials science physics, Nano-structure materials science physics), Computational biophysics, Experimental condensed-matter physics (Magnetic materials physics, Semiconductor physics, Strongly-correlated materials physics, Surface physics, Low temperature physics)
- Plasma experiment, plasma simulation, Analysis of plasmas in large-scale fusion devices
The curriculum of the degree programs in physics is systematically organized by taking advantage of its two-term structure. In the master’s program, students learn the broad basics of physics in fundamental subjects, acquire advanced knowledge in each field in specialized subjects, and then carry out creative research under close supervision by advisors. The program is aimed at fostering researchers and highly-skilled professionals who possess a deep understanding of physics, have creativity in research in their specialized fields, and have flexibility to apply their skills to other sciences and technologies. In addition, the program offers an English Course for English-speaking students, enabling them to gain a master’s degree solely by attending classes given in English.
The doctoral program is designed to help students acquire a broad perspective through research, and become independent researchers by developing basic skills, application skills, and the determination and endurance. In particular, a doctoral dissertation needs to be written in English, and in many cases be reviewed by committee members consisting of leading extramural researchers in the field.
In the fields of particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics, we offer a special educational system: the Unified Educational Program for the History of the Universe. Graduate students enrolled in this program can conduct their research in a relatively long term at overseas research hubs, and thus obtain international research expertise. Also, the Educational Program for the High Energy Accelerator Science is offered in cooperation with the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) on education and research. In addition, we offer the Dual-Degree Program, which enables the students to obtain both a doctoral degree and a master’s degree in different fields of academics, for example, a doctoral degree in theoretical nuclear physics and a master’s degree in computer science. For researchers having achieved adequate research results in industry or other institutions, we offer the Early-Ending Program, which enables completion of a doctoral program in one year at the shortest.


At Premier Imaging, our radiologists use state-of-the-art technology to make accurate, efficient diagnoses. Our ultrasounds, X-Ray machines, and other technologies are tools we rely on daily.
In the past few decades, diagnostic technology has come a long way to helping healthcare teams and their patients detect health conditions earlier, better understand existing medical issues, and improve treatment planning and prognoses.
At Premier Imaging, we use advanced diagnostic technologies to provide our referring physicians and their patients accurate, decisive, and consistent interpretations complemented with high-resolution images on a prompt and timely basis.
With these technologies, we can look inside of your body to diagnose and monitor many different types of diseases and medical conditions, from internal injuries to tumours. The type of diagnostic test we run depends on your doctor's orders, which are based on your symptoms and the part of your body that needs to be examined.
Many imaging tests are painless, non-invasive and easy, while others are more complex and take a few minutes longer.
By leveraging state-of-the-art tools to take ultrasounds, mammography, X-Rays, and bone mineral density tests, we can share information efficiently with healthcare teams and offer precise, potentially life-saving diagnoses.
This non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique uses sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body. At our Ottawa clinic, we use this technology for general, musculoskeletal, obstetrical, vascular, and 3D ultrasounds.
A specially designed X-Ray machine uses low-energy radiation to capture multiple images using a high-resolution camera. During a mammogram, the breasts are positioned between two plastic imaging plates.
With X-Ray technology, we use electromagnetic energy to see through tissue to examine fractured bones and soft tissue. X-Rays (radiographs) can help us diagnose infections, heart problems, blocked blood vessels, arthritis, and other conditions.
During a bone mineral density test, we use an enhanced form of X-Ray technology to measure bone loss. DXA (dual-energy absorptiometry) machines feature special software to convert data and display measurements of bone density on a computer monitor.
We'll collaborate with your healthcare team to create a streamlined imaging and diagnostics process. Find out how we can help.


Authors: Yazen S. Almashhadani, Husham J. A. Alqaysi, Ghassan A. QasMarrogy
Communication and Computer Eng. Dept.,Cihan University-Erbil
Due to the spectacular growth of the wireless services and demands in recent years, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a latest and suiTable modulation scheme for commercial high-speed broadband wireless communication systems. OFDM is one of the main techniques proposed to be employed in 4th Generation Wireless Systems. One of the OFDM key parameters is a cyclic Prefix (CP). Cyclic prefix is a guard time length padded with every OFDM symbol to completely alleviate Inter-symbol Interference (ISI) and to preserve orthogonality among OFDM subcarriers as long as the guard time length is sufficiently greater than channel delay spread. This paper analyzes OFDM system and the effect of cyclic prefix and length of cyclic prefix on OFDM system. Besides, compare the performance of the system with and without cyclic prefix. The simulations were carried out over AWGN and Rayleigh fading channels, and the results have been compared with the theoretical ones.
Keywords: OFDM; BER, BPSK; Cyclic prefi;, ISI
 Manhas, P. and M. Soni, Comparison of OFDM System in terms of BER using Different Transform and Channel Coding. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2016. 1(1): p. 153-158.
 Kaur, S. and G. Bharti, Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing in wireless communication systems: A Review. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology, 2012. 1(3).
 Gawande, P.D. and S.A. Ladhake, BER PERFORMANCE OF OFDM SYSTEM WITH CYCLIC PREFIX & ZERO PADDING. International Journal of Advances in Engineering & Technology, IJAET, 2013. 6(1): p. 316-324.
 Hanzo, L., W. Webb, and T. Keller, Single-and Multi-carrier Quadrature Amplitude Modulation: Principles and Applications for Personal Communications, WATM and Broadcasting: 2nd. 2000, IEEE Press-John Wiley.
 Weinstein, S. and P. Ebert, Data transmission by frequency-division multiplexing using the discrete Fourier transform. IEEE transactions on Communication Technology, 1971. 19(5): p. 628-634.
 Jiang, Y. and Y. Wang. A new out-of-band power suppression scheme by extending effective cyclic-prefix of OFDM. in Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC 2010-Spring), 2010 IEEE 71st. 2010. IEEE.
 Cho, Y.S., et al., MIMO-OFDM wireless communications with MATLAB. 2010: John Wiley & Sons.
 Roy, T.K., Comparative BER performance analysis of OFDM system using BPSK modulation technique over AWGN and Rayleigh fading channel. International Journal of Applied Research in Computer Science and Information Technology, 2012. 1(3).
 Sappal, A.S. and P. Kaur, BER performance of OFDM system with 16-QAM and varying length of Guard interval. International Journal of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, 2012. 2(3).
 Craciunescu, R., S. Halunga, and O. Fratu. Guard Interval effects on OFDM/BPSK transmissions over fading channels. in Telecommunications Forum (TELFOR), 2012 20th. 2012. IEEE.


Keypoint Intelligence is the global data and market intelligence leader for the digital imaging industry. The company is the authoritative provider of test based analytical information, competitive intelligence and sales enablement to the digital imaging industry. Its portfolio of products and services covers hardware, software, consumables and document management. Along with providing clients access to a range of SaaS tools and platforms, the company offers the most comprehensive independent research and data in the industry.
Keypoint Intelligence supports the industry’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturers, Independent Software Vendors and more than 2,000 dealers and leasing companies active in the digital imaging industry. The company’s core platform, bliQ, is based on its sophisticated and proprietary analytical testing capabilities, powering a product offering that includes field and laboratory test reports, product evaluations and outsourced testing services. In addition, Keypoint Intelligence is widely recognized as the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the imaging, document solutions, production print, and digital media industries.


The Elegant Monkeys
Area of Expertise: translating human emotions to binary, and rendering mental states into observable information.
Each passing day, the digital and physical are becoming intertwined. As such, we are focused on building one of the core missing elements in the frontier of technology: the bridge of emotions. Our team is looking to lead the next singularity point of the digital age by translating human emotions to binary, and rendering mental states into observable information.
Striving to connect that which is uniquely human with ingenious hi-tech, each TEM product is meant to improve the quality of life through innovative technology aimed at our emotional, mental and human needs. We use the virtual world as basis for improving the quality of life for us, the inhabitants of the real world.


Power up with robots Standroid and Dandroid in this playful board book! When two robots make one giant mess, will they figure out how to clean it up?
Standroid’s battery is full and Dandroid’s charging is complete. The two robots are fueled up and ready to play! How do robots play? They crash! crash! crash! And they squish! squish! squish! And they end up making a very big mess! Error! Will the two robots figure out how to clean it all up?
Michael Slack is an artist, illustrator, and character designer. His humorous, character-driven art has been recognized by Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, Applied Arts, Pictoplasma, Computer Arts, and SBS Digital Design. Michael’s illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, and on TV. His paintings and drawings have been exhibited in the US and Europe.


In the latest episode of AI Equation, embark on a captivating journey as Alex engages in a dynamic conversation with Bill Wong, a distinguished Principal Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group, spearheading AI and data analytics research. This riveting discussion delves into the profound impact of AI in the tech industry, unraveling key trends, potential benefits, and the challenges that companies face in the implementation of AI initiatives.
Exploring the AI Landscape: Trends and Transformative Technologies
Bill Wong, an influential thought leader in AI and analytics, brings his wealth of experience to the forefront as he and Alex explore the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. From machine learning advancements to the integration of AI in data analytics, the conversation unveils the transformative technologies shaping the future of the tech industry.
Key Trends in AI: Bill and Alex dissect the current trends in AI, providing listeners with valuable insights into the innovations driving change. From natural language processing to the rise of autonomous systems, the discussion navigates through the cutting-edge developments that are reshaping how businesses operate.
Challenges in Implementation: Implementing AI initiatives is not without its hurdles. The episode candidly addresses the challenges companies encounter, from data privacy concerns to the need for upskilling teams. Bill Wong shares practical advice on overcoming these obstacles and fostering a culture of innovation.
Securing Buy-In: Navigating the Executive Landscape
One of the highlights of the episode is the exploration of strategies to secure buy-in from top-level executives. Bill Wong draws from his extensive experience to provide actionable insights for AI enthusiasts and professionals seeking to garner support for their initiatives.
Communicating Value: Effectively communicating the value proposition of AI initiatives is crucial. Bill shares strategies for articulating the impact of AI on business outcomes, making a compelling case for executives to embrace transformative technologies.
Navigating the Dynamic Landscape: Insights for Success
As the conversation unfolds, listeners gain valuable insights into navigating the dynamic landscape of transformative technologies. From staying abreast of industry shifts to fostering a culture of continuous learning, Bill and Alex provide a roadmap for success in the fast-paced world of AI.
Continuous Learning Culture: The tech industry is synonymous with rapid evolution, and AI Equation explores the importance of fostering a continuous learning culture. Bill Wong shares strategies for individuals and organizations to stay ahead of the curve and leverage the latest advancements in AI.
Don’t Miss this Episode!
AI Equation brings you an episode of unparalleled insights and expertise. Join Alex and Bill Wong in a conversation that transcends the ordinary, offering a deep dive into the impact of AI in the tech industry. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a tech professional, or a business leader, this episode provides a roadmap for navigating the dynamic world of transformative technologies. Don’t miss the chance to glean insights from one of the top influential thought leaders and speakers in AI and analytics. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to success in the AI equation!


There are many different types of best car batteries. A car battery is used to start the vehicle, power the lights, and much more … When you drive your car’s engine, it constantly charges the battery. In any case, these batteries have a limited life, and at some point, you should replace them. There are many different types of batteries, and you must choose which is the best for your car and your circumstances since for example, a deep cycle battery is not the best for all cars.
Humid cell battery:
This is one of the most common batteries that exist. It is very popular because it is the most economical. The design of the battery uses plates that are suspended freely. These plates are isolated from each other, the negative plate is completely sealed in a separate place. They do not require maintenance and are completely sealed. The fluid in the battery will stay until it dies and you do not have to worry about it. These batteries cost from $ 50 to several hundred dollars depending on the brand you buy.
These batteries have plates made of a calcium alloy. This calcium reduces the amount of fluid that the battery loses, which causes the auto discharge rate to be much slower. The big disadvantage they have is that you can definitely damage the battery if you overload it. The bubbles that flow into the liquid are important since they are responsible for mixing the different densities of the acids. You can usually find these batteries for less than $100 as they are also very common.
VRLA Batteries (Gel and AGM):
The abbreviations mean: “Valve regulated lead acid”, This name describes the safety valves that are in the battery box, these valves are pressurized. Inside the box contains a gas in a liquid state to be pressurized, so any chance of fluid loss is lost. There are 2 basic designs for VRLA batteries: Gel or AGM. Gel batteries use silicone to make the acid more solid as if it were a gel. This type of battery, in general, is very good but it is not the best for a starter battery, they also cost between 100 and 250 dollars. AGM batteries, instead of using water or a gel, use a fiberglass separator to hold the electrolyte in place, which causes the internal resistance to be very low. It is a perfect battery to start the engine since it allows to supply a lot of power from a very small battery.
Deep cycle batteries:
Deep cycle batteries provide power for a long time. They are commonly used in small boats, golf carts, or electric cars. You will also find them in the solar energy industry and wind turbines to store energy. These batteries have thicker plates as this increases their load capacity. Normally they are not used in cars since they have a high discharge ratio, this means that the battery would discharge very quickly. So if you did not use your car for a long time you would find the battery almost discharged. Deep cycle batteries are expensive and the cheapest start at 180 dollars. This one is one of thebest car batteries.
Some high-end or limited edition vehicles offer this type of battery. Normally they are used for powering electric cars since they are much lighter and this gives greater autonomy to the vehicles. The 911 race porch of 2010 uses a lithium battery to start it. They are the most expensive batteries, and their price starts at 985 dollars too much more. This also one of thebest car batteries.


What is Firewall?
A firewall is software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet or a network, and then either blocks it or allows it to pass through to your computer, depending on your firewall settings.
A firewall can help prevent hackers or malicious software (such as worms) from gaining access to your computer through a network or the Internet. A firewall can also help stop your computer from sending malicious software to other computers.
If you use a computer at home, the most effective and important first step you can take to help protect your computer is to turn on a firewall.
If you have more than one computer connected in the home, or if you have a small-office network, it is important to protect every computer. You should have a hardware firewall (such as a router) to protect your network, but you should also use a software firewall on each computer to help prevent the spread of a virus in your network if one of the computers becomes infected.
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Tools & Materials
- Double Gang Box
- Drywall Saw
- HDMI Cable
- Coaxial Cable
- Wire Stripper
- Wire Caps
- Electrical Tape
In the first video on running electrical wire and cable through the wall, we ran wires up to a spot directly behind where our flat-panel TV is mounted. In this video, we’ll finish the job by installing an electrical box and receptacles where we can plug in our TV wires so they’re hidden from view.
Purchase a new electrical outlet based on your project's needs.
Remove the old outlet and single gang box (if existing) and install the new double gang box by placing it over one side of the existing cutout and tracing the perimeter of the rest of the box on the wall.
Cut out the hole with a drywall saw.
Fish the two new wires through the wall to the opening.
punch through the knockout tabs on the back of the box using a hammer and screwdriver. This is where the electrical cables will enter the box.
hook up the coaxial cable and HDMI cords to the back of the plate before screwing it into the gang box.
strip the ends of our new electrical cable using these wire strippers.
Pull the wires through the knockouts of the electrical box and fasten the box to the wall.
Connect existing and new cable to the outlet. Black wires to the hot side and white wires to neutral side.
For the ground wires, create a pigtail and connect it to the green ground screw on the outlet. Then connect the ground wires to each end of the pigtail.
Screw the outlet into the double gang box.
Repeat this process for the electric box that will be place behind the TV.
Turn the power back on and test the connections.
Add metal clips on the studs to prevent future nails from reaching the cables. Hammer into place.
Repair the holes in the wall by placing the cut-out pieces back into place and secure with. Watch Repairing Drywall for more information.
Should I use the screw terminal or the holds in the back of the electrical outlet to attach the wires?
Technically, you can use either one. But wires “backstabbed” into these holes (as it is called) are more likely to fall out, which could start a... More »
They are really only designed for towels and other lightweight... More »
Yes, use a reducing slip joint rubber or plastic... More »
I’m adding an interior wall and I want to make sure the studs will be plumb. What’s the best way to do this?
You can layout the top plate of the wall (generally with studs spaced 16” on center) and then use a plumb bob to plumb down to layout the... More »
Check the voltage rating of the unit. Units with 115 volts (having less than a 9,000 BTU capacity) will not overload average house wiring. For... More »
Use a receptacle analyzer. Leave the power on, but make sure nothing is plugged into any outlet on the circuit, and turn off all switches on the... More »
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They refer to the number and types of wire inside the cable. For example, 14-2 means the cable has two 14-gauge wires inside. 12-3 G means the cable... More »
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when other depression treatments haven’t been effective.This treatment for depression involves delivering repetitive magnetic pulses, so it’s called repetitive TMS or rTMS.During an rTMS session, an electromagnetic coil is placed against your scalp near your forehead. The electromagnet painlessly delivers a magnetic pulse that stimulates nerve cells in the region of your brain involved in mood control and depression. It’s thought to activate regions of the brain that have decreased activity in depression.
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You can install Fenix Server and Fenix+ 3 on one or two different computers in your local network.
Client workstations can connect to Fenix Server in the local network and over the Internet.
This option is suitable for companies that can allocate a dedicated computer in a local network for running simulations. In this case, the scenario for calculations is simple, because you have centralized storage for all simulation results, multiple user access to server computing resources, task queue, and other features. For more information visit
This option is very similar to the previous variant except for the ability to configure access to the server over the Internet. You can start calculating in the office, and get the results at home or elsewhere.
Installation on a single computer
If it is not possible to select a separate computer for calculations, it is possible to install Fenix Server on the same computer together with Fenix + 3. In this installation option, it remains possible to work simultaneously with many calculations.


1) Small Strip Board
2) 3.5mm Standard audio jack (Male)
3) Wires for Audio input
4) Wires for connecting the LED Strip to the stripboard
5) LED strip
6) 1 TIP 41 Transistor
7) Headphones (Obviously)
8) 3.5mm audio splitter
9) 9 Volt battery along with its connector
10) Probably some tapes
1) Soldering Tool
2) Soldering stand
3) Soldering wire
4) Wire stripper
Alright. Here are the steps.
Step 1) Take the 3.5mm male audio jack and twist it open. Once its opened, you should see this:
Using one wire, connect it to the longest metal and solder it to secure the connection. Take another wire and connect to either one of the remaining metal joint. Here's how it should look like:
Step 2) Take the transistor and mount it on the small strip board. Connect the wiring as follow. Ignore the individual LED. Just replace it with the LED Strip. Ignore the 12 Volt too. I'm using a 9 Volt battery.
If you've wired it all up. It should look like this:
The yellow and green are from the audio jack. The black and red wire at the extreme right links to the battery. I have two wires at the center pin because I'm lighting up both red and blue to create a purple light colour effect. One of the wires connected to the positive of the battery goes to the LED Strip.
Step 3) Just solder everything and your circuit is ready. Just have to do some final touches. I'm using a double sided tape to secure all the circuitry as well as the battery to the left side of the headphones. Image as follows:
Step 4) Connect both the headphone and the audio jack that links to your circuitry to the audio splitter and plug it to any device and watch the light dance. Totally no software or programming involved. :)
A picture of an audio splitter.


A student had recently installed Autodesk Inventor Professional 2014 SP1 on his Dell Inspiron 7520, running Windows 8.1. Inventor refused to run and crashed with a more or less useless crash report.
It turns out that Dell or possibly someone else hadn’t properly installed the driver for the AMD Radeon HD graphics card. Catalyst Control Center was surely missing.
A trip to support.dell.com to download the current driver for the AMD Radeon HD graphics card was required. I ensured that Inventor always run using the high performance graphics card and that power savings are disabled regardless of the charger being used or not.
Inventor Professional 2014 SP1 now runs happy on said student’s Dell Inspiron 7520.


in the Volkswagen Group. Luminar CEO Dismisses Elon Musk’s Critiques of Lidar for Self-Driving. autonomy.”. Luminar was awarded Best Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) or Autonomous Product/Service at TU-Automotive Detroit 2018. software every day. As of August 2016, the company worked with 25 self-driving car programs. Besides, he is an engineer, entrepreneur, and LiDAR industry pioneer for Autonomous Vehicles. Velodyne Lidar ships sensors to mobility industry customers for testing and commercial use. How Old Is Luminar CEO Austin Russell?  In 2019, Luminar won a gold award at the Digital Camera Grand Prix for its innovation in the photo editing space. Luminar is a universal photo editing software application developed by Skylum (formerly Macphun) available for Windows and macOS.. Luminar works as a standalone application and as a plugin for Adobe and Apple products. ", Appreciating the simple interface of the software, TechRepublic wrote that "Skylum's Luminar 2018, on the other hand, addresses common image issues—including color correction, brightening and darkening, cropping, and applying filters—without requiring you to become an expert in manipulating a variety of palettes, layers, and tools. Luminar is an autonomous vehicle sensor and software company with the vision to make autonomy safe and ubiquitous by delivering the only lidar … Luminar Technologies Inc. on Wednesday said it has received $100 million in new funding and unveiled a new lidar sensor it claims can be produced to be sold for less than $500. US Patent Application 20170199277. As of August 2016, the company worked with 25 self-driving car programs. It offers Hydra, a lidar tool set for testing and development programs. Luminar Technologies, Inc. is producing advanced sensor technologies for the autonomous vehicle industry. In 2018, Luminar was named an Editor’s Pick by Outdoor Photographer. In other words, if Luminar should happen to capture the entire lidar market -- i.e. The company run by a 23-year-old photonics genius is ramping up production as self-driving cars get closer to reality.  Luminar works directly with raw files. Austin Russell is the founder and CEO of Luminar Technologies. Luminar, the manufacturer of high-performance lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles, is about to achieve a major milestone. 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Both patents include embodiments involving MEMS LBS. Tech Radar reviewed the beta version of the application in 2016 and gave it a 4.5 out of 5. It integrates with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Photos for macOS. LiDAR point clouds, camera pixels, and radar echoes. Luminar is partnered with 7 of the top 10 global automakers and is set to power the introduction of highway … Now a LiDAR device designed to leapfrog the competition is heading for mass-production. Scanner 2 axis scanning mirrors with 120° x 30° FoV, scans only the laser rather than spinning the whole lidar device . The company's headquarters and main R&D facilities are in Orlando, FL, and key business operations in Palo Alto, CA. It offers Hydra, a lidar tool set for testing and development programs. Luminar, the lidar startup that burst onto the autonomous vehicle scene in April 2017 after operating for years in secrecy, is merging with special purpose … Founded in 2012 by CEO Austin Russell, Luminar built a new type of lidar from the chip-level up, with technological breakthroughs across all core components. Corning, one of the world's leading innovators in materials science for industrial and scientific applications, including Corning Gorilla Glass, is working with Luminar to build LiDAR windows, among other optical components. In May, Mobileye acquired Israel startup Moovit, one of the world's leading MaaS providers, and said the service eventually would include self-driving robotaxis. The effects can be combined using layers and masks. Auston Russell is a billionaire at 25 years old. The company also develops Iris, an auto-grade lidar package for roofline integration in the series-production programs. , "Macphun unveils Luminar 2018, takes on Adobe Lightroom CC", "Luminar: The only photo-editing tool most Mac users need", "Skylum Luminar | EISA – Expert Imaging and Sound Association", "Luminar takes the negatives out of photo editing", "Fstoppers Reviews Macphun'sLuminar 2018 Image Editor", "Luminar 4 Review: The Future of Photo Editing? That means the company engineered its own: lasers, receivers, chips, packaging and more, rather than incorporating off-the-shelf components. Lidar is at the heart of Russell's start-up; Luminar develops its own lidar sensor technology for autonomous vehicles. LIDAR SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED LASER AND MULTIPLE SENSOR HEADS Luminar is an autonomous vehicle sensor platform company with the vision to power every autonomous vehicle with the first LiDAR capable of making them both safe and ubiquitous. executive officer, Austin Russell. History. The reverse merger agreement with “special purpose acquisition company” Gores Metropoulos - details of which were revealed in August - has boosted Luminar’s cash reserves by nearly $600 million. The sensors bounce lasers of objects to guide autonomous vehicles. 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The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it providing $16 million in funding for 54 projects — nine of them at Oak Ridge National Laboratory — to help commercialize promising energy technologies.
Here are the awards to ORNL: Continue reading
A simulation of combustion within two adjacent gas turbine combustors. (ORNL image)
General Electric has used Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Titan supercomputer — a Cray XK7 system capable of more than 20 million billion calculations per second — to simulate combustion and increase the efficiency of GE’s H class natural gas-powered turbines, which are reportedly the most efficient turbines of their kind. Continue reading
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has received a $2.54 million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) for a research project to develop a “low-cost, multi-layer, highly transparent and thermally insulating film” for windows. Continue reading
The 7th annual Clean Energy Ministerial and inaugural Mission Innovation will be held June 1-2 iin San Francisco, with delegates from more than 20 countries, including China and India and France. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will be on hand for the U.S.-hosted event. Here’s the link.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced Thursday that it had successfully demonstrated a new 20-kilowatt wireless charging system for electric vehicles.
The lab said the charging system achieved 90 percent efficiency at three times the rate of the plug-in systems commonly used to recharge electric vehicles.
“This ability can help accelerate the adoption and convenience of electric vehicles,” ORNL said in a release distributed to the news media.
The Department of Energy laboratory collaborated on technology development with Toyota, Cisco Systems, Evatran, and Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research. Continue reading
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has achieved a milestone in manufacturing research, significantly lowering the cost of producing industrial-grade carbon fiber and broadening the potential use of the light and strong material in motor vehicles and a range of other products.
ORNL’s Technology Transfer Office last week published a notice seeking applications from companies interested in licensing a new process developed at the lab for commercial use.
“Historically, carbon fiber has been too expensive for widespread use in automobiles and other high-volume industrial applications,” UT-Battelle — the government’s managing contractor at ORNL — said in notice published on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Energy last week made the first awards in a small-business voucher program, enabling 33 companies to gain access to expertise and top-notch research facilities at national labs.
Nine of the clean-energy projects will be carried out at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the first round of the pilot program has generated an enthusiastic response.
“This is kind of a grand experiment,” said Mike Paulus (pictured right), ORNL’s director of technology transfer. Continue reading
Oak Ridge National Laboratory will support two projects to develop and demonstrate technologies for advanced nuclear reactor designs, according to info released by the lab.
The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy recently announced that it would commit about $6 million initially and later up to $80 for the nuclear industry projects headed by Southern Co. and X-energy. Continue reading
The Electric Power Research Institute’s Knoxville lab will receive a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to work with five utilities to “design, develop and demonstrate technology for end-to-end grid integration of energy source and load management with PV generation.” The grant to EPRI was among DOE’s announcement this week of awards totaling $18 million to develop solar energy storage solutions and other projects to boost grid resiliency.
The Department of Energy last week announced multi-year awards to X-energy and Southern Co. for development of advanced nuclear reactors designs. Here’s the announcement.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory will play a big role in the Department of Energy’s Grid Modernization Initiative. DOE today announced awards totaling $220 million over three years, and ORNL is involved in more than 25 of the funded projects.
According to lab spokeswoman Morgan McCorkle, ORNL will receive about $11 million in Fiscal Year 2016 and a total of about $22 million over the three years. Here’s a list of the projects and the institutions involved. Continue reading
An Oak Ridge National Laboratory employee uses a remote-manipulator to move a vial of plutonium-238 oxide inside a shielded hot cell at ORNL’s Radiochemical Engineering Development Center. (ORNL photo/Jason Richards)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced Tuesday it had achieved production of 50 grams of plutonium-238. That’s roughly the mass of a golf ball, according to the Department of Energy, but it’s considered an important milestone in re-establishing a U.S. stockpile of Pu-238 for use as a power source on deep-space missions.
ORNL has been developing the capability over the past couple of years with funding that NASA provided via the DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy. The lab uses the High Flux Isotope Reactor for production of the plutonium isotope and then processes and purifies the radioactive material in a series of shielded hot cells. Continue reading
An elevated view of the Boiler Operating Area at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s reconfigured Steam Plant. (ORNL photo/Jason Richards)
The Department of Energy’s Office of Inspector General this week issued an audit report that looked at the agency’s resolution of the steam plant problems at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ORNL came to an agreement for a new gas-fired steam plant with Johnson Controls after the earlier biomass-fuel system failed to work as planned and created a hazardous environment.
Although the situation was reportedly resolved in a positive way, the IG identified some lingering issues. Continue reading


What is SIP?
Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”) is a communication protocol used to initiate, modify and terminate interactive user sessions. It supports multimedia communications, including voice, video, and messaging. It is widely used in VoIP implementations. It is not necessary for all VoIP implementations but is required to support some advanced features such as device mobility.
To be a little technical, SIP is an application-layer protocol that defines how the devices involved in a conversation exchange information with each other to set up and control a session.
Overall, SIP is a powerful and flexible protocol that enables a wide range of communication services and applications, including voice and video conferencing, instant messaging, and multimedia collaboration tools.
SIP is made up of two main sub-protocols, SIP Calling and SIP Trunking. They are often confused but support different SIP concepts.
SIP Calling is a specialised SIP protocol that enables communications between two or more participants. It establishes an Internet link between devices, initiates the call, including any encryption requirements, and terminates the communications session. It supports voice, data, and messaging.
To make a SIP call, users need a device that supports SIP, such as a SIP-enabled phone, softphone app, or PBX system. They also need to have a SIP account from a SIP service provider, which can provide them with a phone number, calling plan, and other features. The SIP account information is usually provided by the corporate VoIP system, or by the SIP module in a SIP-enabled PBX system.
Once the user has a SIP account and device, they can initiate a call by entering the destination phone number or SIP address. The SIP device sends a request to the SIP server to establish a connection with the destination device. If the connection is successful, the two devices can exchange voice or video data packets to complete the call.
SIP calling offers many benefits, including cost savings, greater flexibility, and advanced calling features. It also enables users to make and receive calls from anywhere with an Internet connection, which is especially useful for remote workers, travellers, or people who need to communicate across different locations.
Implementations of the SIP Calling Protocol on smart devices make the smart device a VoIP-capable device. Users connected to a corporate WiFi network can use their smart device as a VoIP handset. In large sites, such as a campus, users can be contacted on their internal extension number, and make calls wherever they are.
SIP Trunking, like SIP Calling, is used to manage Internet-based communications using the SIP protocols. The difference is that it acts as an interface between an existing internal PBX and the Internet. Organisations can use their existing phone system to make and receive calls without changing their infrastructure, but over the Internet rather than existing PSTN lines. That can be a major cost saving for organisations, particularly those that make long-distance and International calls.
To set up SIP trunking, businesses need a SIP-enabled PBX system and a SIP service provider. The provider will assign a range of phone numbers, which can be used by employees to make and receive calls over the Internet. The provider will also handle the routing of calls between the PBX system and the public switched telephone network (PSTN), which allows for calls to be made to non-SIP devices, such as traditional landline phones.
In summary, in normal operation the SIP service provider acts as a virtual phone line, allowing businesses to make and receive calls using their existing PBX system. This eliminates the need for the maintenance of the expensive hardware and infrastructure associated with traditional phone systems and can significantly reduce communication costs.
SIP trunking also offers greater flexibility and scalability than traditional phone systems, allowing businesses to easily add or remove phone lines as needed. It also provides advanced features such as call routing, caller ID, and call recording.
Overall, SIP trunking is a cost-effective and flexible solution for businesses that want to modernize their communication systems and take advantage of the benefits of VoIP technology.
SIP is a viable option for businesses seeking to reduce their communications costs, while at the same time improving service levels, and internal operational efficiencies. Whether they opt for a full-blown VoIP system incorporating SIP trunking, or a simpler VoIP-based SIP Calling implementation, depends on their individual corporate development plans.


As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, businesses require a partner who not only understands the present but also envisions the future. Target Mind, known for its innovative approach to software and web development, is that visionary partner. This article explores how Target Mind is crafting the future of digital solutions.
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Researchers discovered the potential of solar power technology more than a century ago and the first commercial photovoltaic solar panels were introduced in the 1950s. In fact, though more efficient than the original models, some photovoltaic solar panels use construction and technology that is similar to the first ever produced. But that doesn’t mean that solar technology isn’t advancing. New discoveries are making solar power more efficient, and therefore, more competitive with other power generating technologies.
Crystalline Silicon’s Success
Solar power technology is creating jobs and adding new power to America’s economy. Most solar power is generated through photovoltaic (PV) technology, which uses panels of specially-treated silicon to generate electricity from its reaction to sunlight. The original and most prevalent solar technology in monocrystalline silicon, which still provides some of the best efficiency, though it can be expensive to construct. Polycrystalline silicon is less expensive to make, but generally operates at lower efficiency levels.
Thin Film’s Versatility
A relatively new solar technology is thin film solar, which gives end user a lighter, though less efficient, option for solar power generation. With more development, thin film technology could help drive down prices. And with its portability, it could also help expand the use of solar technology into new areas, such as helping to power cars. If thin film can get efficiency into the 20 percent range, this technology could see much wider deployment due to its costs and portability.
Potential for New Technology
The first solar cell had just a 1 percent efficiency. Today, solar panels regularly generate 15 percent efficiency, with 20 percent being outstanding, and some cutting-edge technology could achieve as much as 40 percent efficiency from a solar cell. One new technology that is getting some notice is “black silicon.” By treating the surface of silicon to absorb more sunlight, these panels can generate more energy in areas with less light. Coating silicon black has in the past undercut efficiency, but now new methods are producing an efficiency of 22 percent.
Executing and Funding a Solar Project
Evaluating what kind of solar technology is best for your project can be a difficult question for many solar project builders. Vasari Energy can help developers and property owners develop solar projects by identifying and utilizing the best sources of technology and financing. If you have questions about solar power project finance, the professionals at Vasari Energy can provide expert guidance on a range of project finance and management issues on solar power projects for businesses and industries of all types and sizes.


The PIC Projects website features projects created since 2004 along with snippets and other information.
Everything here uses parts from Microchip’s 8-bit mid-range PIC microcontrollers. Earlier work was based on the original 12F and 16F ranges such as the 16F628A and 12F629 and code written in assembler. More recently the enhanced mid-range devices such as 12F1822, 16F1825 have been favorites and currently the latest devices with Core Independent Peripherals ( CIPs ) like the 16F18345 with code written in Microchip’s free XC8 compiler.
All the projects have been built and tested on real hardware. There is lots of information on the project pages if you want to have a go at making them. The programmer ready HEX files are all free to use and in most cases the source code is available too.


When designing your OOH-AV Smart Home, our key goal is to makes its operation as simple as possible for our clients. Control4 Light switches are programmed uniquely for your home.
Your custom wall light switches can control a lot more than the ambience of the room. Would you like to start your favourite playlist, dim the lights and open the shades all at the touch of a button? OOH-AV can make this happen and more!
Keep your home safe with smart lighting
With a Control4 lighting system, you can use sensors to turn on exterior lighting as someone approaches your home. If you are away, you can also be sent a notification to your phone to allow you to check all is safe. Lighting scenes can also be created to mimic your home movements when you are away on holidays, giving the appearance that your home is occupied.
Improve your home energy efficiency
No one likes wasting money, so why waste energy on unnecessary lighting costs. A Control4 lighting system can be programmed to turn on and off your lights automatically, so no more wasted lighting in unoccupied rooms. They also offer a dimming functionality, so just by dropping the output to 90% you can reduce your energy consumption.


Satellite-based system of area estimation for main agricultural crops of Ukraine
The article studies one of the most important issues of agricultural production maintenance – development of a system of crops area estimation in Ukraine. The objective of this paper is to describe the similar system that uses high resolution satellite data and operational agrometeorological data from the network of the Hydrometeorological Centre of Ukraine as input information. The system is based on step-by-step solving of the following tasks: obtaining geoinformation data for individual agricultural crops; development of methods for multispectral satellite images classification; development of software applications to automate the process of these images classification with subsequent classification of crop areas. The research uses the following algorithms (or classifiers) to classify the agricultural land: SVM (support vector machine), RF ("random forest") and NN (neural networks). The choice of the most accurate of them formed the basis of the general method of classification. The values of spectral characteristics of red and infrared channels of a complete set of cloudless satellite images during the growing period were used as input data (features). As a result, in 2018 some test calculations were conducted to estimate the area of agricultural crops in Kyiv Region. The results of evaluation of accuracy of the satellite-based agricultural crops area estimation using the statistical data showed that the lowest accuracy is typical for winter wheat and corn. The accuracy of soybeans and spring barley classification is quite low for most of the tested fields. Sunflower and rapeseed crops showed the highest accuracy. In order to improve the accuracy of classification, it is necessary to introduce more classification features (in a temporary aspect) by processing more satellite images during the growing period, and to increase the number of test samples through systematic sampling of ground data across the regions in Ukraine. We suggest using the scheme of main agricultural crops area estimation satellite-based system by the Hydrometeorological Centre of Ukraine.
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On 29 August 2016 , sixteen KYS students participated in the Arduino Workshop organized by UTeM. The workshop was taught by 4 engineering students from UTeM. The workshop started at 3pm with an opening speech. Students paired up and were given a set of Arduino components worth RM400+. There were a total of 6 projects guided by the students of UTeM. Arduino only works when it receives the code from the computer or laptop and the Arduino board connecting to the LED using sensors. The students from UTeM taught us a lot about both the software and the hardware components. The main purpose of this workshop is to encourage students to participate in the state level competition in October 2016 and to help students improve their critical thinking skills. This workshop was held from 3pm to 6pm and ended with a group photo with the engineering students from UTeM.
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ZEALHO is a designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave-based components and subsystems for wireless and advanced communications industries. We are located in Hangzhou, china; deliver highly reliable customized products on time, with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.
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Eagle Handheld Magnifier with LED Light Features:
- Simple to operate LED light
- Ideal for those doing close work or crafts
- Comes with built in jewellers loupe
- LED provides a crystal clear view
The 3 in 1 LED magnifier is a fantastic accessory for any hobbyists, children and adults alike. The LED light gives the user a better and clearer view, whether that be reading a book or label. Comes with a built in jewellers loupe.
(3 x large lens and 45 x small lens)
Requires 3 x AAA batteries (Not Supplied) .Product Dimensions (mm): 190x85x30. Net weight (kg): 0.125


Alistair McClymont recently completed a three-month residency at the Central Laser Facility - an opportunity made possible by The Arts Catalyst with ArtQuest. Alistair's previous work has included making night-time rainbows, suspending raindrops in mid-air and creating tornadoes with deceptively simple machines. A UK based artist working in sculpture, photography and video, McClymont describes these as ‘phenomena’ artworks, in which he tries to capture natural, often overlooked occurrences and evoke a sense of wonder.
The Central Laser Facility (CLF) produces some of the world’s most powerful light beams, providing scientists with an unparalleled range of state-of-the-art laser technology. These high powered lasers are used to recreate the extreme conditions inside stars and planets, others can reveal intricate detail on a microscopic scale enabling scientists to build up a complex picture of the exact molecular interactions that lead to disease. The CLF also uses laser beam 'tweezers' capable of holding individual micro-droplets that make up clouds helping scientists gain an insight into climate change.
Dr Ceri Brenner is a Physicist who enjoys communicating the extreme and inspiring science that she and others carry out at the Central Laser Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
Alistair McClymont describes his recent project, "My goal with this project is to investigate the strong similarity I see between scientists and artists, I wanted to do this by taking part in their experiment. My hypothesis is that both ultimately search for truth and both see beauty in that truth.
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Orchestrating of work between humans, teams, systems and robots
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) enables you to create software robots to automate manual business processes. The computer software ‘robot’ is configured to perform tasks using existing systems for transactional processing, manipulating data, triggering responses and communicating with any digital application - just like your current workers.
RPA is different from conventional systemic automation. Your bots execute the processes and interact with the applications as a human would, effectively replicating the actions of employees. Additionally, these robots can learn as well as cloned to scale to the volume of tasks required.
As the RPA tools evolve in consistency, credibility and applicability, more organisations will be quick to adapt to the emerging technology.
Below are some examples of the simple manual tasks RPA can undertake at your organisation. Utilising Articifical Intelligence / Machine Learning improvements, more complex tasks are achieveable using cognitive automation technogies to build on RPA's potential.


WDM/KS (Windows Driver Model/Kernel Streaming) drivers bypass Microsoft's kernel mixer (which is normally used to mix the outputs from multiple audio applications into one stereo stream), this option can provide very low latency. WDM is Windows native and even an on-board soundchip should support KS well enough.
In principle, WDM/KS is just as good as ASIO, but it has to be a WDM driver to work properly. Many interfaces have WDM drivers with ASIO, the WDM driver spec allows other program interface standards to be added on without limitations. "ASIO4ALL", a free program that adds ASIO to a WDM only driver, uses KS to get in. Using ASIO4ALL is therefore just the same as using WDM/KS.
Here's some Pros for WDM/KS...
- The host can adjust the latency - you don't have to go into the driver control panel.
- Different WDM drivers from different makes of interfaces can be used to get more channels. With ASIO, only one driver can be used at a time.
- Low latency is available even with cheap sound hardware that has no ASIO driver.
And the Cons...
- WDM/KS cannot work if something else is already using the WDM driver - Some Mediaplayers and Codecs keep the driver in use even when they are not open!
- Once Kernal Streaming is in use, nothing else can use the WDM driver. Sonar has an option to release the driver when it's not running so you can temporarily use some other audio program that needs the audio hardware without first closing Sonar.


Kia Soul EV Used to Test New Wireless Charging System
In this day and age, we are more reliant on electronics than ever before. We love using our phones and tablets to take pictures, surf the internet, keep tabs on our finances, listen to music, and more. But once the battery is down to 10%, we start to get a little anxious. Luckily, there are wireless charging devices (including ones that can fit in the console of your Kia) that can re-juice your device in no time. And now, thanks to an innovative project from Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCHI), drivers of electric vehicles like the Kia Soul EV may get to enjoy wireless charging in the future!
This new technology innovation was created in conjunction with Mojo Mobility, Inc. (Mojo) over a 3-year time frame. Essentially, it recharges an electric vehicle via an electromagnetic field between a receiver on the bottom of the electric vehicle and a transmitter installed in the floor of your garage. All you would need to do is park your electric vehicle on top of the transmitter and let it do its thing! The wireless charging would allow for an 85% charge so you can conveniently drive to your next destination without worry.
We all know that there are days where you cannot park straight to save your life. With the wireless charging technology from Kia, your electric vehicle will still be able to get juiced up when the transmitter and receiver are not perfectly matched up!
Will the Wireless Technology from Kia Be Available Soon?
As of right now, there are no plans to put this exact version of wireless technology into production, but don’t lose hope! We might be able to see something similar (or better) from Kia in the future as the demand for electric vehicles increases. So keep following our blog for the latest news and details!


As the complexity and functionality of devices increases, so does the demand for more software in the embedded space. The Embedded Software Store was developed jointly by Avnet Electronics Marketing and ARM to provide an embedded marketplace bringing developers and software vendors together to provide solutions for customers in the embedded software space.
ARM designs the technology that lays at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. The ARM comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies.
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Avnet Electronics Marketing is one of the world's largest technology, marketing, distribution and services companies, offering leading design chain services combined with world-class supply chain services in support of the electronics industry. Avnet Electronics Marketing is focused on exceeding our customers' needs and expectations. We serve electronic original equipment manufacturers (EOEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers in more than 70 countries, distributing electronic components and embedded solutions from leading.