The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is the simulation of physical phenomenons calculated using the numerical technique called Finite Element Method (FEM).
During the design phase of components and complex systems it’s used in parallel with the classic design approach in order to reduce the number of physical prototypes and experiments, reaching high level of optimization in a shorter amount of time.
With static analysis, it’s possible to analyze linear static and nonlinear quasi-static structures. With only a single computational step it’s possible to solve problems in linear and static load conditions.
Different geometries, types of link and non-linear materials can be considered during the analysis process.
We can simulate dynamic FEA analysis is used to evaluate the impact of transient loads also to avoid potential noise and vibration problems.
The Eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes of a structure caused by external vibrations can be simulated using modal analysis.
The peak response of a structure or a complex system under a given load can be simulated with harmonic analysis.
Heat transfer is one of the most common analyzed physical phenomena. Through the thermal analysis we can provide useful information during the design phase of a product as:
- Temperature distributions.
- Heat flux paths – important information for insulation evaluation.
- Boundary condition for thermal stress analysis
Noise & Vibration
Using Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) we can predict the transmission of sound and vibration through complex structural acoustic systems.


This course provides an overview of 5G capabilities and evaluates the driving forces behind 5G efforts, timeline, key requirements, and pre-5G activities in the cellular infrastructure domain. The key topics covered include future road-maps for key operators, guidelines on spectrum and regulatory initiatives, and academic research on millimeter waves, massive MIMO, and IoT.
This course will review 5G NR coexistence with other wireless communication systems. Three primary use cases of 5G will be studied– enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable and low latency communications (URLLC), and massive machine-type communication (mMTC). 5G Outlook and Technologies will address the challenges inherent with tackling issues such as new frequency spectrum, wide bandwidth, MIMO, and Beam Steering. In order to demonstrate the future role of the 5G base station (gNB), the course will examine 5G NR non -standalone mode (NSA) and standalone mode (SA).
√ Course outline
√ Online access to self-guided PowerPoint deck
√ Certificate of completion
What You'll Learn
- 5G timeline, key requirements, use cases, and recent developments in the wireless industry.
- Understanding 3GPP’s progress: Non-standalone (NSA) 5G NR and Standalone (SA) 5G NR
- 5G wireless features and their benefits , including new radio physical layer, 5G base station—gNodeB (gNB)
- Discuss the key enablers of 5G and key deployment topologies.
- 5G and Edge computing, network slicing, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), fiber backhaul, C-RAN, and Wi-Fi
- 5G deployment—potential applications and changes required to implement 5G.


The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication, given by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Futures, aim to recognize excellence in science communication by Research Scientists and Journalists.
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications aim to inspire a new generation of science journalists and research scientists to engage the public with complex ideas in science, technology, and engineering, and to encourage continuing excellence in the field.
Each year, in partnership with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the program will award 24 prizes honoring research scientists, science journalists, and science communicators who have produced excellent pieces of science communication. The program has been designed to be forward looking in its potential to encourage continuing excellence in science communication and foster connections and opportunities that help make awardees even more effective communicators. To this end, the program will also provide programming, professional development and networking opportunities to the research scientists, science journalists, and science communicators after receiving their awards.
“From cataloging changes in the Earth’s atmosphere to sequencing genomes of new viruses, scientific knowledge has never been vaster, and effective communication about science has never been more important”
– Wendy Schmidt, co-founder, Schmidt Futures
Each year, the program will award 24 prizes honoring excellence in science communication by research scientists, science journalists, and science communicators. The program will welcome submissions that explore the full spectrum of science — its beauty and societal benefits, its complexities, its shortcomings and controversies.
Leading scientists and experts in all aspects of science communication and journalism – from the academic, non-profit, corporate, and other sectors – review the submissions and select the winners.
9 Awards for Research Scientists
These awards will be split into three subcategories in science, engineering, or medical fields: graduate students (who were master’s or Ph.D. candidates), early-career researchers (who were zero-five years post-master’s or Ph.D.), and mid-to-later career researchers (who were six or more years post-master’s or Ph.D.).
9 Awards for Science Journalists
These awards will focus on three subcategories in science journalism: community journalists (who reported on local and/or community-specific issues, or the effects of wider issues on a locality or community), early-career journalists (who were under 30 years of age, or had less than five years of professional experience), and freelance journalists (who were self-employed).
Selected from 550 entries for works published or aired in 2021 through February 2022, this year’s award recipients are:
Professional Development and Training
The program will partner with science communicators, universities, and science journalism organizations to provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for the science communicators identified through the awards program. This initiative will provide ongoing resources and training for the awardees, eventually building capacity and networking opportunities within the broader science and journalism communities.
About National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions related to science, technology, and medicine. They operate under an 1863 congressional charter to the National Academy of Sciences, signed by President Lincoln.
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Schmidt Futures and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Announce the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications
Multi-Year Award Program Funded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt Will Recognize Excellence in Science Communication by Research Scientists and Journalists
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Innovative technology is transforming the world, and that includes the real estate marketplace.
As they design and select homes, today’s Waterloo Region home buyers are looking for options that were nonexistent for homeowners 20 years ago. Or even 10 years ago. Modern houses – and we don’t just mean new homes, but homes that have been ‘tech upgraded’ – enhanced with smart technology, have become more than rooms and walls.
These smart homes are integrated systems of efficiency, entertainment, and security, designed to cater to a high-tech lifestyle, something that is especially appealing to the Millennial and Gen Z homebuyers who are an ever-increasing demographic in the real estate market right now.
These technological smart home advances are adding value to Waterloo Region homes in creative ways:
Control centers allow owners to manage almost everything in the home remotely. They can turn up the heat, turn on the lights, or turn off the television from around the globe. With remote access, homeowners no longer have to worry about misplaced or stolen keys. They can even grant entry to others while they are away from home.
Wireless technology and video surveillance options have transformed home security. Systems can be added without drilling holes and hiding wires. Cameras and video technology allow personal, remote observation of the home inside and out.
In addition to securing their home against crime, home owners can check on Fido while they are out, confirm a package delivery, or enjoy peace of mind that the kids arrived safely home from school.
Smart technology can provide greater efficiency for utilities, which can provide significant savings over the years. Improved temperature control technology, remote access to thermostats, and better utility sensors can create a highly efficient home and one that is a lot more cost effective to run.
The Internet of things has added multiple new features to homes. Homeowners can link smart appliances, security systems, and more to connect every facet of their lives. The connectivity a home offers can boost its value to plugged-in buyers who are seeking modern networking capabilities.
Getting the Best ROI on Your Smart Home Tech Investment
These smart technologies are becoming more affordable and more accessible. And more and more buyers expect to find high-tech options listed among standard home features. But which should a Waterloo Region homeseller – or soon to be Waterloo Region homeseller – consider adding to get the best ROI?
A programmable thermostat is an excellent investment. They are affordable, relatively easy to install and buyers practically expect to them. An older thermostat that cannot offer the energy and money saving benefits that something like Google’s Nest can will equate to wasted money in their minds, and you don’t want that.
Keyless entry systems are another relatively simple smart home upgrade that buyers will love. Home buyers will not only appreciate the extra security that bypassing physical keys offers but also that simply by changing a code they will be able to make the home they buy theirs, without having to worry about the hassle of changing the locks or just who might have keys to their new home that the previous owner forgot were out there.


The detected substance is a transuranium element with the atomic number 104. Elements like this one only appear artificially. It had been discovered in the Radiation Laboratory (now Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) at the University of California, Berkeley (USA). The discovery was also claimed by the Russian Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna (former Soviet Union) - they named the element kurchatovium (Ku), after Igor Kurchatov. It can be created for instance by nuclear fusion of californium-249 and carbon-12 (generates rutherfordium-261).
- https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Transuranium_element&oldid=808868270 - as at December 15, 2017


You've seen the new Honda Accord it its full glory, now here's the hybrid version that will go on sale early next year in America. No longer just a regular hybrid, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan can be charged via an external electric source (like your home wall socket, hence plug-in) and is powered by what Honda calls its first two-motor hybrid system. No IMA here.
The Earth Dreams hybrid system (click here for more on Earth Dreams) consists of a 2.0 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine producing 137 hp and a 124 kW electric motor. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery, and total system output is 196 hp.
The hybrid system allows power from the ICE to flow directly to the front wheels, power the generator to supply electrical propulsion or even charge the battery pack. Honda says that the system moves seamlessly between all-electric EV Drive, petrol-electric Hybrid Drive and direct Engine Drive. The car will always start as a pure EV and soldier on till there's no more charge, and the i-VTEC comes to life.
The all-electric mode is expected to last between 16 to 24 km, while the total driving range is over 800 km. When in petrol-only mode, the Accord PHEV is expected to return one of the top EPA fuel economy ratings among mid-size sedans, and is also expected to earn an Enhanced AT-PZEV rating from the California Air Resources Board.
There's more. The driver can choose \"HV\" mode, where the Accord acts as a conventional hybrid, blending petrol and electric power to maximise fuel efficiency. In \"HV Charge\" mode, the Accord blends petrol and electric power while also augmenting the battery charge level.
The Accord PHEV will feature an electric servo braking system similar to the setup on the Honda Fit EV,which allows for \"exceptionally natural brake pedal feel\" while extending the range over which the regenerative braking can take place.
Speaking of which, the Accord PHEV can be fully charged from a low-charge indication point in less than three hours using a 120-volt household electrical outlet, and in less than one hour using a 240-volt \"Level-2″ charger. A free HondaLink EV smartphone allows owners to monitor the charging state of the Accord.
Powertrain aside, the Accord body received further improvements in weight reduction, aerodynamic efficiency and rolling resistance in its PHEV transformation.
Weight reduction features include an all-aluminium front subframe, proprietary 17-inch forged aluminium wheels, aluminium brake pedal, aluminum hood, aluminum rear bumper beam and a tyre puncture repair kit in place of regular Accord's spare wheel.
Aerodynamic advancements include a powertrain undercover, cabin floor undercovers, rear decklid spoiler and special wheel covers. The PHEV rolls with less friction, thanks to low rolling-resistance 225/50 tyres and low-friction wheel bearings.
Lastly, the Accord PHEV also has an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) to audibly warn pedestrians when it is approaching in EV Drive mode. If you've ever been passed by an electric car, you'll know that this is vital. Wonder how Honda's AVAS sounds like, though.


Plug in and use or charge any of your electronics while enjoying your time on your pontoon boat. Pontoon Dual USB & Power outlet is designed specifically for marine use.
- 5v Dual USB outlet with 1A and 2.1A ports
- 12v DC power socket also acts as a cigarette lighter (cigarette lighter plug not included)
- 4 1/8" x 1 11/16" x 2"
- 3 7/16" from center to center and 1" center to center
- Mounting screws and crimp connectors included for a faster install
Our PontoonStuff® electrical USB and Power Socket is built to new boat builder specifications.
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There are various providers for this service; for that reason, it’s essential to pick it wisely. A rapid web connection is needed for cloud computing, as you will need access to your files stored on the respective servers in any provided moment of day or night. With cloud storage, you’ll have security of data, and you will make sure that your files and crucial documents are constantly protected. You will only have to pay for the sources that you are working with, so cloud computing can also be viewed as a revenue saving chance.
There are many services offered by cloud computing corporations, including cloud safety. The most common files stored with this technology are video and audio streaming files, but those providers also offer virus filtering, cloud storage, email advertising and marketing, and so on. You’ll want to use cloud technologies if you want to save money for your organization, as the program is rapidly and reliable. It can be the ultimate safety feature, especially in regards to cloud computing safety.
You’ll have access for your files from each part of the planet, at any moment, using a basic password, even from mobile devices. Anytime you may need additional space, the provider can very easily modify your package, so your account could accommodate new files and documents. Moreover, a few of those firms enable you to modify the files yourself, so you’d be able to make those modifications instantaneously.
Cloud technology has grow to be reasonably priced throughout the most up-to-date years, so it really is now suited for personal usage. For those who do not have difficult disk space in your pc to store your games and files, it is possible to discover a corporation that is certainly capable to supply you the needed space, using the cloud computing technology. You’ll have access for the respective files with a easy web connection, as well as the cloud computing space would seem as yet another drive in your computer. With this facility, it is possible to offer access to your files for other persons, with the enable of a very simple password and username.
The future of cloud computing is bright, specifically with all the new providers conducting researches in this area. it really is believed that, inside the near future, the majority of storage space could be obtainable with this technique. Some world wide web corporations attempt to create operating systems based on this technologies, which means which you will probably be in a position to access your operating system virtually from any corner of the world. With this technologies, the computer systems would start off instantly, allowing you maximum mobility and reliability.


There is a large variety of headset styles available on the market today, so literally no single headset will fulfill all applications required. Some headsets are shown on this website, but there are many others that may meet your needs so contact us if you wish to find out more...
Typically we get asked for a headset that will suit busy users to allow a private hands free conversation whilst simultaneously using the Computer for example. The question here is usually Wired headset or wireless, if wired then does the existing phone have a dedicated headset plug (what type) is an amplifier unit required (some desk phones don't have enough volume to drive a headset) and is the headset to be Monaural or Binaural (one ear or both ears).
If the answer is wireless then is this to move about the office or simply not have cables trying to strangle you at your desk?
There are basically 2 wireless technologies here, each with their pro's etc. The Commonly known Bluetooth headsets are small light and can be used in conjunction with mobile phones as well, but they have a short range 5-10 mtrs. Also they can become problematic if there are other bluetooth devices nearby, so when there are 2 or more BT devices within range we look to the other technology, DECT wireless, much the same as the domestic cordless phone. These headsets have a longer distance they can operate over, more of them can be in the same space, but they won't connect to your Mobile phone typically, and they can tend to be a little larger than their BT cousins.
If you've opted for Wireless the question is then do you want to answer and hang up calls by pressing the button on the earpiece while away from the desk? If so then a handset lifter (mechanical device that sits under the Phones handset) is also required, or if your desk phone is EHS compatible then a special cable connection is used between the phone and headset unit. A few desk phones use the EHS protocol to control the answer/ hang up procedure without using the lifter. At this point we would say to those that feel a $50 corded basic headset is all they need - go to an electronics retail store and see how you get on!!, If you've already done this or want to know more, then click one of the links below for the type of headset you are looking for and send us a contact request for pricing.
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!!! This is the GENUINE VERSION of Smargo SmartReader+, not a Clone or an imitation !!!
This state of the art reader provides you almost unlimited possibilities. The pure USB reader enables full RS232 communication over USB. It is not only ISO7816 compatible but IS 100% ISO7816. The integrated USB to Serial converter enables the SmartReader Plus to work with all standard Phoenix compatible Linux and Windows applications.
Existing 3rd party software can be used through the Com Port, although connected through USB. Currently 3rd party software requires a Phoenix/Smartmouse compatible reader through a Serial/COMport.
The fullspeed USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compliant) interface and powerfull CPU ensures the fastest communication possible. The high-end design of the reader is very firm and of high quality.
The firmware is flashable and upgradable. Future smartcards and features can be added without the need for new hardware.
The desktop software will be updated frequently. When needed a firmware upgrade will be available for free.
A built in frequency generator makes it possible to generate all regularly used smartcard frequencies automatically.
The SmartReader is an USB cardreader /programmer based on a powerful ATMEL ARM 91 processor. The SmartReader + incorporates an integrated USB to Serial converter, which enables the SmartReader plus to work with all standard Phoenix compatible Linux and Windows applications.
The SmartReaders supports besides Linux/Windows computers and receivers like Octagon SF-1018 HD PVR Linux Twin, various Linux and Windows applications for PCI-DVB or USB-DVB.
- Powerfull ARM 91 Thumb Processor
- High-performance 32-bit RISC Architecture
- High-density 16-bitInstruction Set
- 64 Kbytes, organized in 512Pages of 128 Bytes (Single Plane)
- 16 Kbytes Internal High-speed SRAM, Single-cycle Access at Maximum Speed
- Low-power RC Oscillator, 3 to20 MHz On-chip Oscillator and one PLL
- Supports 3.20, 3.43, 3.69,4.00, 4.36, 4.80, 5.34, 6.00, 6.86, 8.00, 9.61, 12.0 and 16.0 MHz for smartcards (T=0 and T=1)
- No switches on programmer to select the desired mode, automatic frequency controll
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- Frequency/Baudrate autocalculation and Frequency Generator
- Developer guide available.
- Works on all Dreambox Models with USB connection, also on 6 MHz with Dreambox 7025.
- Can be cascaded with more SmartReaders (>100) in 1 system using an USB Hub
- Fullspeed USB1.1/ USB2.0
- Com Port via USB
- No power supply or cables required
- True ISO7816
- Upgradable firmware
- Windows driver available
- The Full speed USB communication ensures fast and correct data transfer to the card
- Compatible with PCI-DVB or USB-DVB devices


Welcome to the IHIU Web Interface.
This web site provides all the online services for our IHIU control systems, incuding data storage, online dashboards, graphing functions, and software updates.
Your IHIU controller should automatically connect to this site when powered up, and will periodically send sensor data, fault codes, and requests for services to the site.
To access your systems, you need to register on this site using the same email you used when setting up your IHIU controller. Once logged in, all your systems will be accessible from the menus, or from the homepage.
For visitors to this site who are unfamiliar with the IHIU control platform, it is a general purpose, open source electronic controller, loaded with a suite of software that can be updated as required to convert the controller to different functions. A growing number of packages are available from a wood pellet boiler monitor, through to a building automation system, along with a variety of sensors, actuators, pumps, relays that can be used to connect the IHIU controller to equipment.
Further information can be found on our Wiki site as follows:


I am a PhD student at Georgia Tech in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering under my advisor Prof. Cong (Callie) Hao as part of Sharc Lab. My main research area is in the intersection of hardware acceleration and applied deep learning as well a mix of other topics, including electronic design automation (EDA), FPGA architecture, VLSI algorithms, non-linear optimization, and high-level synthesis (HLS).
I am also a research faculty at Georgia Tech through Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) within the Cybersecurity, Information, Communication, Command and Control and Software Systems (CIPHER) lab division.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=y1QO9ooAAAAJ
Graph Neural Network Accelerators
Building FPGA accelerators for graph neural networks (GNNs) using HLS. Also building an automated framework to translate PyTorch models to GNN accelerators.
Graph Neural Networks for Electonic Design Automation and Hardware Security
Using GNNs to better representations of digital hardware netlists. Also using these representations to build EDA and HOST tools for hardware designers. Currently exploring self-supervised learning and multi-task learning for this problem.
M5: Multi-modal Multi-Task Model Mapping on Multi-FPGA with Accelerator Configuration Search
Akshay Karkal Kamath, Stefan Abi-Karam, Ashwin Bhat and Cong Hao
| Conference: DATE 2023 |
FlowGNN: A Dataflow Architecture for Real-Time Workload-Agnostic Graph Neural Network Inference
Rishov Sarkar, Stefan Abi-Karam, Yuqi He, Lakshmi Sathidevi, Cong Hao
| Conference: HPCA 2023 | Link 1 |
GenGNN: A Generic FPGA Framework for Graph Neural Network Acceleration
Stefan Abi-Karam*, Yuqi He*, Rishov Sarkar*, Lakshmi Sathidevi, Zihang Qiao, Cong Hao
| Preprint: Arxiv | Link 1 |
Honors and Awards
Recipient of the Georgia Tech "Warren Batts and Austin Brown Innovation Award" VIP Scholarship
| Georgia Tech |
3rd Place Oral Presentation
| The Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research Symposium |
- Member | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Member | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Member | American Meterological Society (AMS)
Python and Computer Science Foundations + Scientific Computing + Data Science + Machine Learning / Deep Learning + Scientific Data Visualization
| American Heritage School, Grades 9-12 | Plantation, FL, USA | Link 1 |


The first modern computer was conceptualized by Alan Turing in the year 1936. Since then, we have come a long way with computers as we know today. Thus, computing skills are a must have.
There are various courses specifically for computer skills – such as BCA at UG level, MCA at PG level. Besides, there are many computer certifications as well.
A list of these exams are relevant for you, if you wish to study computer applications, and/or specific computer training certifications.


In addition to being the first G-SHOCK analog model equipped with a depth sensor, the watch also comes equipped with a barometric pressure sensor that can be used to predict upcoming weather changes, a temperature sensor that detects the change of air and water temperature, as well as a digital compass that can be used to determine wind and tide direction. An auto-level correction function detects the angle of the watch during digital compass readings and compensates accordingly to ensure correct readings while aboard a rocking boat. Shock Resistant Double LED light LED light for the face (Full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration, afterglow) LED backlight fot the digital display Full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration, afterglow Solar powered Time calibration signal reception Auto receive up to six times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful) 5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal Manual receive The latest signal reception results Time Calibration Signals Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany) Frequency: 77.5 kHz Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan) Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga) Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China) Frequency: 68.5 kHz.
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Intuition from our everyday lives gives rise to the belief that information exchanged between remote parties is carried by physical particles. Surprisingly, in a recent theoretical study [Salih H, Li ZH, Al-Amri M, Zubairy MS (2013) Phys Rev Lett 110:170502], quantum mechanics was found to allow for communication, even without the actual transmission of physical particles. From the viewpoint of communication, this mystery stems from a (nonintuitive) fundamental concept in quantum mechanics—wave-particle duality. All particles can be described fully by wave functions. To determine whether light appears in a channel, one refers to the amplitude of its wave function. However, in counterfactual communication, information is carried by the phase part of the wave function. Using a single-photon source, we experimentally demonstrate the counterfactual communication and successfully transfer a monochrome bitmap from one location to another by using a nested version of the quantum Zeno effect.
"Protocol for direct counterfactual quantum communication" (бесплатно: https://arxiv.org/abs/1206.2042 )
It has long been assumed in physics that for information to travel between two parties in empty
space, “Alice” and “Bob”, physical particles have to travel between them. Here, using the “chained”
quantum Zeno effect, we show how, in the ideal asymptotic limit, information can be transferred
between Alice and Bob without any physical particles traveling between them.
А вот еще нечто в тему:
Counterfactual quantum-information transfer without transmitting any physical particles.
We demonstrate quantum information can be transferred between two distant participants without any physical particles traveling between them. The key procedure of the counterfactual scheme is to entangle two nonlocal qubits with each other without interaction, so the scheme can also be used to generate nonlocal entanglement counterfactually. We here illustrate the scheme by using flying photon qubits and Rydberg atom qubits assisted by a mesoscopic atomic ensemble. Unlike the typical teleportation, the present scheme can transport an unknown qubit in a nondeterministic manner without prior entanglement sharing or classical communication between the two distant participants.
Пока не разбирался, и не уверен, что смогу разобраться. Но надо бы, по идее. Crosspost: dreamwidth.org


I am currently a computer vision engineer.
Prior to that, I got my bachelor’s degree from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University under the supervision of Dr. Xinjun Sheng. After that, I got my M.S. degree in the Department of Computer Science at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). I was a member of [Machine Vision and Intelligence Group (MVIG)] under the supervision of Dr. Cewu Lu.
My research interests include Robotics and Computer Vision.
In my daily life, I like to play table tennis and travel.
- Programming Language: Python, C/C++, etc.
- Hardware: Verilog HDL, STM32 MCU, Arduino MCU, Raspberry Pi, Altium Designer, etc.
- Mechanical Design: Solidworks, AutoCAD, UG, etc.
- Framework: Pytorch, Tensorflow, ROS, etc.


Technological innovations in artificial intelligence are making vending machines more efficient and engaging to use. AI advancements can also help operators track inventory, optimize routes, track machine issues, prevent malfunctions and analyze buying patterns to determine the right products at the right location for the right customer. These are just a few examples of how AI companies are offering solutions to help operators in the convenience services industry, specifically for vending machines and micro markets.
In the 2023 NAMA Show educational session, Technologies Trending in Convenience Services, panelists discussed the impact of artificial intelligence in the convenience services industry. Paresh Patel, founder and CEO of PayRange, compared the sentiments of AI to when the internet was in its infancy. He said that every company is trying to integrate it into their products, and for the vending industry, it can be used in several ways, such as customer service support, merchandising and pre-kitting, which can all be beneficial to operators.
Carly Furman, CEO of Nayax, discussed how Nayax is using AI in card payment options, such as utilizing transaction data and offering value to customers through personalized loyalty programs. And, John Hickey, co-founder and president of Tech 2 Success, which offers IT services such as cloud migrations and management, e-commerce solutions and vending technology solutions, explained how AI can be used for customer data sales retention or reducing defects in machines to operate more efficiently. He added that using a data analyst may be helpful in understanding what technology can do for specific needs.
AI-powered vending machines
Hivery is a technology company that provides advanced systems for AI-powered vending machines. Hivery Enhance helps vending machine operators by applying machine learning to the data directly from a VMS. Hivery Enhance can also optimize planograms for each vending machine in a fleet. In 2018, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling teamed up with Hivery for a pilot program with impressive results – 15% fewer restocking trips and 6% in additional revenues.
Harman Digital Transformation Solutions is another company that is taking AI even further by offering a voice-activated vending machine with conversational intelligence and advanced payment options. By combining conversational AI with digital kiosk technology, customers can use self-service solutions without touching the screen. Harman's eNOVA features Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Understanding (NLU), and high-quality human speech synthesis. It can upsell offers for the user’s persona and preferences, and the vending machine can be enhanced with proximity sensors for demography detection to determine customer persona. The experience is enriched with voice-enabled assistance in product search, selection, ordering and payment.
Swyft, a San Francisco-based global provider of smart robotic vending machines and a range of satellite retail solutions, offers robotics and software to reduce customer friction and eliminate shrink. Its technology leverages AI and machine learning to predict customer behavior. Swyft's smart vending technology harnesses the power of big data to feed its AI engine, providing an understanding of the consumer as well as operational efficiency. Each interaction can be tracked and analyzed, from the choice of products to the time spent interacting with the system. The data is fed into the Swyft Cloud, where its AI technology sifts through, classifying and analyzing patterns to generate insights. These insights guide businesses on selecting products, which can help enhance revenue and streamline operations. Its solutions also offer real-time inventory – in which recommendations can optimize inventory levels and efficiently manage inventory to minimize waste.
Invenda Group AG, a leader in next-generation automated retail, recently partnered with Quividi, a leader in AI and computer-vision-based platforms providing real-time audience measurement and shopper engagement for digital out-of-home and retail. The partnership delivers high-fidelity audience impressions to Invenda's entire network of vending machines.
Invenda’s Internet of Retail technology powers smart vending machines featuring screens of up to 49 inches that can be leveraged to drive incremental advertising revenues. The screen space is sold through programmatic platforms and partner media brokers.
AI in unattended retail
SandStar AI Retail Technology is another artificial intelligence company, which provides computer vision technology for the retail industry. Its solutions engage shoppers with grab-and-go convenience, autonomous checkout and data analytics. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company provides smart kiosks, computer vision smart shops and smart store analytics. SandStar’s dynamic computer vision detects what is taken out of – or put back – into the kiosk and creates a shopping cart where the customer can quickly and easily confirm or correct their purchase. At NAMA 2023, SandStar unveiled a range of cutting-edge technologies, including QR code payment, age verification, and ChatVMS and ChatStore, as well as two new models, 21 Plus and Brew Buddy. SandStar's ChatVMS and ChatStore technologies, powered by natural language-based data analysis and recommendations, provide businesses with streamlined experiences, data-driven insights and automated operations.
Generative AI technology
Generative AI, a type of advanced AI, along with other technologies like computer vision, object recognition, advanced sensors and deep machine learning models, are being used in Amazon’s Just Walk Out unattended retail stores. Amazon research teams are using a type of generative AI called generative adversarial network (GAN) to create synthetic data for training Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. The team used datasets from millions of AI-generated synthetic images and video clips mimicking realistic shopping scenarios, including variations in store format, lighting conditions and crowds of shoppers. This training allowed Amazon to scale the original Just Walk Out technology to a system that can recognize millions of actions, minimizing mistakes, so when a customer exits, there is an accurate account of their purchases.
These technological innovations will continue to advance convenience services – as this is only the beginning of AI’s capabilities.


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Publications - Peter W. Shackle
● Examples of declarations in support of petitions for Inter Partes Reviews under
U.S.C 311 ET SEQ and 35 C.F.R. 42.100 ET SEQ
Declaration of Peter W. Shackle, Ph.D. in support of petition for Inter Partes Review of US patent 6586890
Declaration of Peter W. Shackle, Ph.D. in support of petition for Inter Partes Review of US patent 8362700
Declaration of Peter W. Shackle, Ph.D. in support of petition for Inter Partes Review of US patent 8089370
Declaration of Peter W. Shackle, Ph.D. in support of petition for Inter Partes Review of US patent 7429827
Declaration of Peter W. Shackle, Ph.D. in support of petition for Inter Partes Review of US patent 7196477
Declaration of Peter W. Shackle Ph. D. in support of petition for Inter Partes Review of US patent 7019622
● LEDs Magazine white paper: "Selecting or Specifying a driver for your LED array" June 2013.
● LEDs magazine Sept. 2014, P74
"New Driverless LED Light Engines Have up to 93% Efficiency and No Perceptible flicker"
● LED Professional Magazine Feb 2015 P49
"A New Approach to the Design of Driverless AC LED Light Engines"
● LEDs Magazine April 1st 2016
"Driverless AC Light Engines deiver Improved Flicker Performance"
● LEDs Magazine April 2017
"A New Flicker Metric and its Application to AC LED Light Engines"
● An ASIC approach to PIC. Invited Keynote address, International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices, Tokyo, April 1990 .
● High Voltage and Smartpower ICs (book edited by P. W. Shackle, 1987) Proceedings of a symposium held at the Electrochemical Society meeting in May 1987.
● High Voltage and Smartpower ICs - The last Semiconductor Frontier. Invited paper at the Fifth Australian and Pacific region microelectronics conference. May 1986
● The High Voltage IC revolution. (Cover Page article) Powertechnics Magazine,
● Standard Cells Step In to Ease The Design of High Voltage Chips. Electronic Design,
September 5 1985
● Custom High Voltage Integrations for Industry. Presentation in Professional program at ELECTRO/85, New York, April 1985
● High Voltage ICs are Here. Integrated Circuits Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 2, March/April 1984.
(Cover Page article)
● IC Increases Efficiency of Single Phase Induction Motors. Electronic Design, May 12, 1983, Vol. 31, No. 10. (Cover page article).
● A Line Powered Induction Motor Energy Saver. IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits
Conference, Rochester New York, 1983. p. 412.
● A New Bidirectional Solid State Switch for telephone loop plant applications. Proc. IEEE (Cover Page), Vol 69, No. 3, March 1981, p. 292
● A 500V Monolithic Bidirectional 2X2 Crosspoint array. IEEE International Solid State Circuits Conference, San Francisco, February 1980. (Outstanding paper award)
● A Low Substrate Leakage Junction Isolated PNPN Crosspoint Array. IEEE J. Solid State Circuits, Vol. SC13, No. 2, April 1978.
● An experimental study of distributed effects in a microwave bipolar transistor. IEEE Trans. on ED, Vol. ED21, No. 1, January 1974.
● The fabrication of bipolar transistors using electron lithography, ion implantation and nickel masked gold metallization. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, November 1973, Vol. 10, No. 6
● A new technique for the characterization of microwave avalanche diodes. IEEE Trans. on MTT, November 1970, No. 18, pp. 995-998.
● A high efficiency, self pulsed IMPATT oscillator. Electronics Lett. Aug. 1969, P.39
● Measurement of the Hall Coefficient of liquid metals by the Corbino method. Phil. Mag., Vol. 21, No 173, p987, May 1970


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SSDs are involved today in each cutting-edge journal or PC. A look at the specialized boundaries clarifies that we are managing countless various kinds of SSDs, whose benefits and burdens are frequently not even known to the end client. Truth be told, SSDs are essentially recognized by their structure factor and the conventions utilized (NVMe, AHCI). Check online 120GB SSD Price in India.
The four most normal structure factors are SATA (2.5-inch design), mSATA, M.2, and PCIe, which we will present in more detail in this article. Extra boundaries, for example, information move rate or access time rely emphatically upon the separate structure factors and eventually decide the cost of the SSDs.
SATA (or S-ATA) represents Sequential Cutting edge innovation Connection and is the most generally involved interface for information moving between hard drives and capacity gadgets. Most of all SATA SSDs have a 2.5-inch design (approx. 10 x 7 x 0.7 cm), which is useful in light of the fact that it relates to the size of journal hard drives. This permits them to be handily incorporated into a few PC and most journal drive sounds. If you have any desire to introduce a drive in a 3.5-inch narrows in your PC, there are extraordinary mounting outlines accessible, yet they are very reasonable. On the other hand, the market likewise offers SATA SSDs with 1.8 inch and 3.5 inch, however, the decision here is extremely unassuming.
Starting around 2002, a few details of the SATA standard have been grown, yet their various names frequently create turmoil.
The as of now quickest innovation is SATA-III or SATA 6G due to its exchange pace of 6 Gbit/s. So a SATA SSD with this association conveys the greatest read speed of 600 MB/s (expected to be around 550 MB/s). Be that as it may, this is far underneath what SSDs are prepared to do – different points of interaction like PCIe work upwards contrasted with 2000 MB/s. The justification for this is the AHCI move convention utilized by SATA, which was created for customary HDDs that seldom surpass 120 MB/s. NVMe models are considerably more remarkable here, yet in addition significantly more costly – one reason why SATA SSDs are as yet making progress, particularly among home clients.
Benefits of SATA SSDs
In reverse similarity of the SATA convention: SATA SSDs can likewise be introduced in more established gadgets (however with execution misfortunes)
Inescapable utilization of the point of interaction: Every single normal Pc and scratch pad offer relating associations
An extremely enormous assortment of offers at generally low costs (low expenses per GB)
High capacity limits conceivable (> 2 TB)
Burdens of SATA SSDs
bottleneck impact: SATA-III ports choke the presentation to a limit of 6 Gbit/s (yet adequate for typical use)
2.5-inch design for Ultrabooks and extremely level note pads part of the way excessively huge
The more modest rendition of the SATA SSD is mSATA, short for smaller than expected SATA. Execution-wise, nothing changes with this structure factor, on the grounds that mSATA drives likewise convey a most extreme throughput of 6 Gbps. The main significant distinction is in size and the related application regions: mSATA SSDs are multiple times less than typical 2.5-inch SATA drives. This makes them ideal for level gadgets like scratch pads and tablets, where the typical 2.5-inch drives come up short. Indeed, even with computers, changing to mSATA is no issue: Because of the indistinguishable connection point determination, typical SATA ports can be switched over completely to SATA ports through a basic connector. The large drawback of this point of interaction, in any case, is that mSATA is not really utilized any longer, as it has since a long time ago been surpassed by the more present-day M.2 standard.
Benefits of mSATA SSDs
Smaller shape empowers the establishment of level gadgets
Indistinguishable connection point detail with SATA permits the overhauling of more established gadgets
Same exchange execution as SATA SSDs regardless of more modest size
Burdens of mSATA SSDs
The connection point is barely or not by any stretch of the imagination utilized in current frameworks
All the while with SATAe the M.2 structure factor was presented, around then still under the term NGFF for Cutting edge Structure Element. M.2 SSDs arrive in a very level, conservative module card design and are subsequently liked in cell phones. The most normal is the 2280 configuration, which amounts to just 22 mm x 80 mm (optically equivalent to a Smash bar).
An M.2 drive can oblige both SATA and PCIe connectors as well as USB 3.0. It is worked either with the AHCI convention or the Non-Unpredictable Memory Express (NVMe) convention. M.2 SSDs that are PCIe-based and utilize the NVMe convention support up to four PCIe paths. Bringing about a lot higher information move rates than the 6Gbps of SATA or mSATA (and we’re talking seven to multiple times that). Thus, M.2 has overwhelmed mSATA, yet additionally, SATAe has moderately rapidly. And is presently utilized in all more current Ultrabooks and level journals. On a fundamental level, M.2 drives (whether with SATA-III or PCIe association). It can likewise be coordinated into work area computers. It can provided that the configuration and length of the space match.
Benefits of M.2 SSDs
Very space-saving and reduced, intended for establishment in the especially thin scratch pads and ultrabooks
Superior execution by utilizing around 4 PCIe paths
A great incentive for cash
Impediments of M.2 SSDs
Greater expenses per GB
“Hazard of disarray” between M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 NVMe SSDs
SSDs in view of the PCIe structure factor use PCIe innovation and the NVMe convention. PCIe drives are bigger than M.2 drives and permit more chips per card. Therefore, PCIe SSDs are particularly fascinating for bigger gadgets like work areas and servers, as they additionally give higher limits. The specific size relies upon the paths utilized. For instance, in the event that x1 is behind the structure factor, a solitary path is conceivable. With x4, 4 paths can currently be utilized. The number of fitting contacts and in this way the length and width of a PCIe SSD increments likewise.
The ongoing PCIe detail is 5.0 (status: fall 2020), however, 6.0 is now on the ascent and declared for 2021. With gadgets available,, PCIe 4.0 is just accessible.
Benefits of PCIe SSDs
Extremely superior execution values and limits conceivable
Burdens of PCIe SSDs


We took Rhoban Walk Engine without any changes. Code available at: https://github.com/Rhoban/kid_size_public/blob/master/Motion/engines
Now we use two-step algorithm for detection ball. Firstly we looking for ROI and then classify this ROI with Neural Network. We also carry out experiments with object detection networks like yolo-tiny v3. It shows quite good results. Moreover we want to use CNN for opponent detection. Now we have simple line detection algorithm. It consist of hough transform and then filtering with size of lines. We want to increase quality and stability of this algorithm.
For localisation we use Particle Filter. We extract posts, lines, angles and intersections as observation for Particle Filter.
The behaviour of the robot is designed using finite state machines. Changing states are based on various information such as game status, time spent in current state or information from the vision and localisation modules. Also we use BehaviourViewer from Rhoban team to test new behaviours in simulation.
– Robocup Asia-Pacific 2019 – 1st place in Humanoid KidSize – Robocup 2019 – 1st place in SPL Challenge Shield – Robocup German Open 2019 – 3rd place in Humanoid KidSize – Robocup Russia Open 2019 – 1st place in Humanoid KidSize Our team was an active organizer of Robocup Asia-Pacific 2019 Moscow. We made and provided the field, gates, Wi-Fi router, and also we were the TC/OC of the competitions in the Humanoid league of RCAP 2019 Moscow. In general, our activity is aimed at popularizing RoboCup in Russia. Moreover, we plan to organize a tournament in the Humanoid soccer league in Russia on the basis of our institute in the spring of 2020. We gave a lot of interviews to newspapers and magazines. Our interviews were shown on Russian television. An article in the popular Russian magazine “Popular Mechanics” was dedicated to our team and robosoccer. An article in a scientific journal is listed in the Publications section of this application.
THE ROBOSOCCER AS A MODERN EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM IN THE FIELD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. R. Gorbachev, S. Semendyaev, I. Khokhlov, V. Litvinenko, I. Ryakin. IEEE Proceedings of international conference on artificial intelligence: applications and innovations (IC-AIAI 2019), p. 55-57, 2019 (DOI 10.1109/IC-AIAI.2019.00019)


Supply chain software had a pretty good year in 2010, up about 10% over 2009. I just finished writing our annual look at the top 20 providers of supply chain software for the July issue. Here’s a link to last year’s story.
While it sounds like old news, one of the business drivers for new investments in supply chain software was the continued need for greater visibility into the supply chain. “The lack of visibility is forcing end users to look at applications that can be leveraged to track goods in motion,” said Chad Eschinger, a research director at Gartner.
That brings me to the promise of RFID and a solution I came across from TempTrip. You might wonder how I get to RFID from software. Here’s the connection: The kind of applications Eschinger was referring to are data-hungry beasts. To get those greater levels of visibility, you have to constantly feed data to the beast, and collect data from more and more points across the supply chain.
Enter TempTrip. The company has come up with a way to tie barcode, RFID and sensor technology together to collect data that might impact the shelf life of temperature sensitive products such as fresh produce or pharmaceuticals.
It’s a great example of the kind of innovation we’re seeing in this space and a reason that RFID is posting impressive numbers, especially in manufacturing and logistics outside the four walls. It’s also an example of how big business is seeing the potential in supply chain solutions: While the company has the vibe of a startup, it’s a subsidiary of Sealed Air.
TempTrip is not the first company to integrate sensors with RFID, acknowledges Phaedra Culjak, TempTrip’s chief operations officer. “What excites me is the way we’re doing it,” she says.
The company’s solution uses short read-range passive RFID tags with a temperature sensor that monitors the temperature of the product it is attached to. Configurations are set on the tag according to alarms – when temperature goes out of a specified range. The tag logs temperatures according to time intervals determined by the customer. That information is then tied in the system to a specific pallet, tote or container.
The RFID reader has an integrated barcode reader. Out in the field, an end user will scan the barcode on the pallet and then read the temperature information on the RFID tag. That ties the temperature information to a specific unit load of product. The software associated with the solution can then determine the remaining shelf life of the product.
In addition, the solution can break up the transport of a product into trip segments and hand off the shelf life calculations to each player in the supply chain. “That allows you to identify what happened to a product and where before it arrives at a DC,” Culjak says.
To enable reading in the field, TempTrip has come up with something it calls MiFi, which is a small device about the size of a cigarette box that will tell you when the reader is connected to a cellular or WiFi network and can upload data. “Initially, we were doing real-time uploading, but it was too much of a drain on the batteries,” says Culjak. So, it’s near real time, which is probably sufficient for most users.
The last differentiator: the solution is offered in a subscription-based cloud model. “We don’t have software installed on a PC anywhere,” Culjak says. Nor is there a cost to the tags. Those are provided to the end user by TempTrip and are returned at the end of a trip, much like a pooled pallet is returned to Chep, Peco or iGPS at the end of a trip.
“We wanted technology that is easy to use in the field, and also drives the cost down so that the monitoring in the industry becomes part of the every day logistics and supply chain functions that occur,” Culjak says. “We have customers who have told us they wanted to do temperature monitoring, but there wasn’t an easy or affordable way to do it. We think this makes it really simple.”


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Risk and Reward
Enhancing analytics precision and the bottom line through artificial intelligence.
- Georges Prouty
- July 2018
Regardless of the risks [associated with AI], the potential for improvement is significant.
Not a day goes by where we’re not reading something about the realized or potential benefits of artificial intelligence and its subset capabilities machine learning and deep learning.
The value of these advanced analytic capabilities is well-documented, concluding that it’s a game changer for all types of commercial enterprises including insurance. While benefits can certainly be overstated based on current levels of AI maturity, real value can be had and provide companies with greater efficiencies, reduction of repetitive manual tasks, better predictive capability and analytic leverage of digital engagement, internet of things and autonomous vehicles.
The economic impact of AI will be significant year-over-year. Accenture, in its research of 12 developed economies, predicts AI could double annual economic growth rates in 2035, with a projected increase in labor productivity of up to 40%.
In 2030, AI’s global economic impact could total $15.7 trillion from labor productivity improvements ($6.6 trillion) and increased consumer demand ($9.1 trillion), PwC reports.
Examples of AI insurance value include:
- Increased precision in fraud identification with reduction in inefficiencies.
Automation of underwriting, reducing costs and improving flexibility and profit.
Straight-through claims handling and loss visualization for faster decisions delivering customer delight.
Enhanced customer knowledge driving better digital delivery.
Reduction in data management time and effort with analytic robots providing automation.
Better emerging risk identification, including AI risk itself.
The dollar value of potential savings through precision, efficiency, reduction of leakage and brand will be measured in the trillions. The realization of value will be dependent on overcoming potential obstacles which include regulation, AI transparency requirements, privacy concerns and other external unknowns.
With all this good news about AI, is there any downside?
There is inherent risk in any business or human change, especially with something as impactful as AI.
Some of the other risks that could diminish or increase value include: displacement of jobs through AI automation affecting underwriting, claims, IT and administrative positions; changes in job responsibilities spanning the industry with AI able to handle and go beyond some of the traditional static modeling work; bias in data and algorithms leading to incorrect or damaging results; rise of litigation due to AI mistakes and moral issues for autonomous cars leveraging AI.
Regardless of the risks, the potential for improvement is significant. That will provide better bottom-line value through insight, automation and efficiency, which leads to an enhanced market and competitive standing.
The value is well-articulated in the trillions of dollars. And as AI continues to evolve, it will erase some of the current potential risks for companies.
Companies need to create an iterative roadmap for AI usage and operationalization. That roadmap should take advantage of key areas of need and value in the enterprise to transform organizations.
(Best’s Review contributor Georges Prouty is a senior insurance industry consultant with Teradata, specializing in insurance analytics and telematics. He can be reached at email@example.com.)


Being a boiler engineer and also an electrician, I can say there is no such a thing as electric combi boiler. But if you search Google for “electric combi boiler” you will get a lot of results. I am not even bothered to read any of them.
The smallest output of all combi gas boilers is 24kW/h, which gives 10L/min flow rate at 35 degree temperature rise, ie, from 5 degree inlet to 40 degree hot water output.
In practice, a shower will use less than 10L/min flow rate, so the hot water temperature is higher than 40 degree by 24kW/h. But a combi boiler is still just capable of supplying a single shower at any time.
In a domestic house, the max output of a single electrical appliance is about 10kW/h, less than half of a combi gas boiler. This 10kW/h limitation is by the electrical consumer unit and the size of cables. You can’t get around this limitation, unless you have a three phase electrical supply in a house.
There is no such a thing as electric combi boiler, or they are not real combi boilers.


The objective of our work is to unify the virtual world of the computer with the physical world of the user into a single "Euclidean" space. We argue that this is the key to intuitive or “natural” user interfaces. For details, see our two keynotes:
2012-2013 Keynote: Natural User Interface Hardware
"What makes an interface natural" and "why can 1-year olds use touch screens"? I discuss NUI at the example of prototype devices that unify the virtual world of the computer with the physical world of the user into a single "Euclidean" space. PPT 54.6MB given at British HCI 2012 and 3DUI 2013
2010-2011 Keynote: My new PC is a mobile phone
I argue that the computational device for the world is already here--it is mobile phones. 4 billion of them. But to make them useful, we need to create new software that turns phones into stand-alone computers. PPT+Video 116.3M given at Mobile HCI 2010 and USAB 2010
Mobile force-feedback (since 2013)
Haptic Turk (fullpaper at CHI 2014) offers the functionality of a motion platform--but is based on people. Allows bringing motion the concept of immersive haptic experiences to millions of users.
Muscle-Propelled Force-Feedback (note at CHI 2013) provides force feedback via electrical muscle stimulation, e.g., in interactive games. This saves the exoskeleton and motors, making the approach mobile.
Gesture Output(fullpaper at CHI 2013) allows mobile touch devices to send eyes-free messages to the user as a sequence of marks of graffiti characters via our force-feedback touch screen (PocketOuija).
Interactive construction (since 2012)
FaBrickation (fullpaper at CHI 2014) speeds up fabrication time of functional 3D printed objects by integrating construction kit building blocks.
LaserOrigami(best paper award at CHI 2013) allows users to produce fully assembled 3D objects using a laser-cutter--two orders of magnitude faster than with a 3D printer.
Constructable (fullpaper at UIST 2012) allows users to create physical objects by drawing directly on the workpiece while in the laser cutter
WirePrint prints 3D objects as wireframe previews. By extruding filament directly into 3D space instead of printing layer-wise, it achieves a speed-up of up to a factor of 10, allowing designers to iterate more quickly in the early stages of design.
gravity + multitouch = 3D tracking (since 2010)
Kickables (fullpaper at CHI 2014) are tangibles for feet, which provide tangible experiences for large scale installations with interactive floors.
Fiberio (fullpaper UIST 2013) is a multitouch table that senses fingerprints and identifies users biometrically during each touch.
GravitySpace (best paper nominee at CHI 2013)tracks users and their poses in smart rooms based on the latest 8m2 version of our pressure-sensing multitoe floor.
Bootstrapper(note at CHI 2012) recognizes tabletop users by their shoes. Bootstrapper uses a Kinect attached to a Microsoft Surface table pointed at users' shoes.
Multitoe (fullpaper UIST 2010) is an interactive floor. Based on FTIR sensing, it can identify users based on their soles, track users' foot and body postures, and enable high-precision interaction-using feet.
Lumino (best paper award CHI 2010,demos at Siggraph 2010 and Tabletop 2010)is a system of building blocks that allows microsoft surface to sense building elements arranged in three-dimensional structures.
RidgePad was our first project to explore 3D reconstruction from contact area.
Imaginary Reality Games (paper UIST 2013) are games that mimic real-world sport, such as basketball or soccer, except that there is no visible ball.
Understanding palm-based imaginary interfaces (fullpaper CHI 2013) allow users to interact with unfamiliar imaginary interfaces. We also explore revisit the fundamentals of imaginary interfaces, i.e. the role of visual and tactile cues.
BodyScape(best paper nominee CHI 2013) a body-centric design space for exploring how users may interact across the surfaces of their body.
Imaginary Phone (fullpaper UIST 2011) allows users to operate their phone without taking it out of the pocket. Instead users type on their hand. Users learn the device automatically by transferring spatial knowledge from the use of the physical device.
Data Miming(fullpaper CHI 2011). Users retrieve 3D objects from a database by describing their shape through gesture in 3-space. Tracked using a Kinect/PrimeSense depth camera.
Imaginary Interfaces (fullpaper UIST 2010) are devices that allow users to interact spatially as they normally would with a touch screen--yet without the screen.
Understanding touch (since 2010)
Understanding touch (fullpaper at CHI 2011). In order for a touch device to be highly effective it needs to match users' mental model of touch. But what is that model?
Touch on Curved Surfaces (fullpaper CHI 2011). Technology is emerging that allow touch-enabling non-planar surfaces, e.g., on mobile devices. We are modeling how users interact with such surfaces.
Nenya (note at CHI 2011). This input device is a passive magnetic ring. We obtain this tiny device form-factor by offloading all electronics into a bracelet that tracks the ring using a magnetometer.
Touch Projector (fullpaper CHI 2010) allows users to manipulate the contents located on distant public displays by touch manipulating its video image on their mobile device.
Disappearing Mobile Devices (fullpaper UIST 2009) are devices so small, that they only allow certain types of gesture interactions: a thought experiment about the ultimate future of mobile miniaturization.
Nanotouch (best paper nomineeCHI 2009) is a prototype device that users operate via the device backside. Allows for making very small mobile devices.
Let's kick it(note at CHI 2014) makes the unreachable bottom of vertical displays fully interactive by expanding direct touch to the feet.
360° Panoramic Overviews (note CHI 2012) allow users to get an overview of a augmented reality scene without losing spatial orientation.
Relaxed Selection Techniques (fullpaper UIST 2009) allow users to search time series data using a pen stroke that not only specifies the shape of the sought segment, but also specifies tolerances.


A Few Words
History of UNIX
- 1969: Developed at AT&T; Bell Labs in Murray Hill, New Jersey, one of the largest research facilities in the world. Created in an environment when most computer jobs were fed into a batch system.
Developed by researchers who needed a set of computing tools to help them with their projects and their collaborators. Allowed a group of people working together on a project to share selected data and programs.
- 1975: AT&T; makes UNIX widely available – offered to educational institutions at minimal cost. Becomes popular with university computer science programs. AT&T; distributes standard versions in source form: Version 6 (1975), Version 7 (1978), System III (1981).
- 1984 to date: University of California, Berkeley adds major enhancements, creates Berkeley Standard Distribution (BSD)
- 1984 to date: Many Berkeley features incorporated into new AT&T; version: System V
- UNIX has become the operating system of choice for engineering and scientific workstations.
- Two variations maintain popularity today, AT&T; System V based and the Berkeley Standard Distribution.
- Current versions (1/95)are System V release 4.2 .and 4.4 BSD
- Work is in progress to develop a Portable Operating System specification based on UNIX (IEEE POSIX committee).


As an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst, nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) is widely used in zinc-air batteries (ZABs). However, NC catalysts exhibit low conductivity and insufficient exposure of active sites. Therefore, a Co-based deep eutectic solvent (DES) was selected to modify NC catalyst (Co-NC) to improve ORR performances. Density functional theory (DFT) calculation shows that the modification of Co-based DES can change the electronic structure of NC and increase metallic active sites, which is beneficial to the desorption of reaction intermediates on Co-NC, further improving ORR performance. Co-NC shows excellent ORR performances and stability. Impressively, ZABs assembled with Co-NC manifest a high maximum power density of 177.4 mW cm−2, a high specific capacity of 726.12 mA h g−1 and a charge-discharge cycle life of 500 h. This study can provide practical reference for surface modified carbon-based electrocatalyst with DES to improve ORR performances.


Data network is a telecommunications network which allows computers to exchange data. In computer networks, networked computing devices exchange data with each other using a data link.
The connections between nodes are established using either cable media or wireless media. The best-known computer network is the Internet.
Structured Cabling is the foundation of any business, government or organizations’ IT network including data, voice, video or alarms, and defines how signals or data is transmitted through the network.
The Design and Planning for Structure Cabling is immensely important and should only be installed by a licensed contractor. Key components of the Structured Cabling design include the entrance facility, main equipment room, backbone cable, backbone pathway, Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF), and horizontal distribution system.
Adept Networks provides complete management for cabling and network devices and wiring systems that make up your business infrastructure.
Wireless networks are increasingly becoming the network connection of choice for many businesses. Standard wireless networks fall short on scalability, reliability, security, capacity, and manageability. These five factors are key–especially in a larger environment–for insuring production-ready wireless networks.
With this in mind, Adept Networks has partnered with strategic Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN or Wireless LAN) manufacturers that excel in business class networking: the ultimate success of a wireless technology rollout is working with a top-quality wireless network services provider that is flexible, well-credentialed, and easy to do business with.


Scientists succeeded in imaging the photocatalytic function of nanoparticles with unprecedently high resolution, which may provide a new tool for nanotechnology and optical manipulation of tiny devices.
A team of scientists led by the Department of Applied Physics at Osaka University, the Department of Physics and Electronics at Osaka Prefecture University, and the Department of Materials Chemistry at Nagoya University used photoinduced force microscopy to map out the forces acting on quantum dots in three dimensions. By eliminating sources of noise, the team was able to achieve subnanometer precision for the first time ever, which may lead to new advances in photocatalysts and optical tweezers.
Force fields are not the invisible barriers of science fiction but are a set of vectors indicating the magnitude and direction of forces acting in a region of space. Nanotechnology, which involves making and manipulating tiny devices such as quantum dots, sometimes uses lasers to optically trap and move these objects. However, the ability to analyze and handle such small systems requires a better way to visualize the 3D forces acting on them.
Now, a team of researchers at Osaka University, Osaka Prefecture University, and Nagoya University has shown for the first time how photoinduced force microscopy can be used to obtain 3D force field diagrams with subnanometer resolution. "We succeeded in imaging the optical near-field of nanoparticles using a photoinduced force microscope. This measures the optical force between the sample and the probe caused by light irradiation," first author Junsuke Yamanishi says.
Laser light was directed on a quantum dot placed underneath an atomic force microscopy tip. Moving the dot relative to the tip allowed the microscope to map out the 3D photoinduced force field. The team was able to achieve such a high level of precision using a few experimental improvements. They used ultra-vacuum conditions to increase the force sensitivity, and employed heterodyne frequency modulation, which involves mixing two other frequencies, to greatly reduce the impact of thermal heating. "We reduced the photothermal effect with this unique technology and achieved a resolution of less than one nanometer for the first time ever," senior author Yasuhiro Sugawara says.
This research may represent a fundamentally new technology for the design and evaluation of functional nanomaterials. It can also help supplement the toolbox of methods available to scientists working with photocatalysts and optical functional devices to move them using lasers.
Fig.1 (a) Schematic image of photoinduced force microscopy. (b)(c) Photo-induced force microscopy images of a quantum dot measured using different wavelengths (600 nm,520 nm). (d) Photoinduced force profiles for the images. This reflects the electronic energy structure designed for photocatalysis. (credit: Osaka University)
Fig.2 (a) Atomic force microscopy image of a quantum dot. (b) Photoinduced force microscopy image at 660 nm. (c) Photoinduced force profiles for the image. A spatial resolution of less than 1 nm has been obtained. (credit: Osaka University)
Fig. 3 (a) 3D force field mapping of the photoinduced force. (b) Experimentally obtained 3D photoinduced force field map using the laser with 660 nm wavelength. Colored arrows indicate the magnitude and direction of the force in the plane. The black and white shading indicates the magnitude of the force in the height direction. (c) Theoretically calculated 3D photoinduced force field map. The tendency to explain the results of experiments well is evident. (credit: Osaka University)
The article, "Optical force mapping at the single-nanometer scale" was published in Nature Communications at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-24136-2
Department of Applied Physics, Osaka University
Department of Physics and Electronics, Osaka Prefecture University,
Department of Materials Chemistry, Nagoya University
This story was originally published on Osaka University's website:


Building Analytical Applications on Hadoop
Data scientists – the analytical professionals who straddle the line between statistician and software engineer – are in demand like never before. Due to the scarcity of data science talent, it has become increasingly important for data scientists to spend less time answering one-off questions and more time building analytical applications that enable a broad class of users to interact with large data sets, ask detailed questions, and make valid inferences.
This talk gives an overview of the current best practices around creating analytical applications on Hadoop, including dashboards, data APIs, and machine learning models, and then describe how the next generation job scheduling system will enable data scientists to build tools that take Hadoop beyond MapReduce.
Video producer: http://www.meetup.com/Data-Mining/


In this article, we delve into the world of AI video generators, exploring what they are, how they work, and their impact on content creation. Whether you’re a content creator, a business owner, or simply intrigued by the wonders of artificial intelligence, this comprehensive guide will provide insights into the AI video generator landscape.
Unveiling the AI Video Generator
The AI video generator, an innovative creation of artificial intelligence and machine learning, is a software tool designed to automate and simplify the ai video generator process of video creation. By leveraging complex algorithms, it can transform text-based content into visually captivating videos.
How Does It Work?
The AI video generator employs natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision to analyze text input. It identifies key elements, such as context, tone, and emotions, and then selects appropriate visuals, animations, and audio components. The result is a fully-fledged video that effectively conveys the intended message.
Applications of AI Video Generator
The applications of AI video generators are far-reaching and span across various industries:
Marketing and Advertising: Craft compelling promotional videos that resonate with target audiences, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
E-Learning: Transform educational content into engaging video lessons, making learning more interactive and enjoyable.
Entertainment: Create captivating video content for entertainment purposes, from short films to animated stories.
Social Media: Generate attention-grabbing videos optimized for social media platforms, driving user interaction and sharing.
Business Presentations: Simplify complex ideas by converting them into visually appealing video presentations.
Product Demonstrations: Showcase product features and benefits through dynamic videos, enhancing consumer understanding.
Real Estate: Provide virtual property tours, allowing potential buyers to explore properties remotely.
Healthcare: Create informative videos explaining medical procedures and promoting health awareness.
The Magic Behind AI Video Generation
At the heart of the AI video generator’s enchanting capabilities are the sophisticated technologies that enable its remarkable transformation.
1. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
NLP enables the AI video generator to understand and interpret human language. By analyzing the context, sentiment, and keywords in the provided text, it can select visuals and animations that align with the content’s emotional tone.
2. Computer Vision
Computer vision empowers the AI video generator to identify and process visual elements. It can determine the most appropriate images, animations, and transitions based on the content’s context, further enhancing the video’s impact.
3. Machine Learning Algorithms
Machine learning algorithms allow the AI video generator to continuously improve its performance. As it generates more videos and receives feedback, it refines its selection of visuals and enhances its understanding of content nuances.
AI Video Generator in Action
Let’s take a closer look at how the AI video generator brings ideas to life:
Step 1: Text Input
Start by providing the text content you want to transform into a video. The AI video generator accepts various formats, including scripts, articles, or even a simple idea.
Step 2: Analysis
The AI-powered algorithms kick into action, analyzing the text for context, emotions, and relevant keywords.
Step 3: Visual Selection
Based on the analysis, the AI selects appropriate visuals, animations, and transitions that complement the content’s message.
Step 4: Audio Integration
Enhance the video’s appeal with background music, voiceovers, and sound effects that align with the content’s mood.
Step 5: Video Generation
Watch as the AI video generator weaves its magic, seamlessly combining visuals and audio to create a captivating video.
FAQs About AI Video Generator
Can AI video generators replace human creativity in content creation?
While AI video generators streamline the production process, human creativity remains essential for crafting unique and compelling narratives. AI serves as a valuable tool that enhances creative possibilities.
How accurate are the AI-generated videos in conveying the intended message?
AI video generators have made significant advancements in understanding context and emotions, resulting in accurate video interpretations. However, occasional fine-tuning may be necessary to ensure precise messaging.
Are there any limitations to AI video generators?
AI video generators excel in many areas, but they may face challenges with highly specialized or nuanced content. Human intervention might be needed for content requiring intricate storytelling.
Can I customize the visuals and animations in AI-generated videos?
Absolutely! Most AI video generators offer customization options, allowing users to modify visuals, animations, and other elements to align with their unique vision.
How is the voiceover for AI-generated videos created?
AI video generators often provide a range of voice options, allowing users to select a voice that best suits their video’s tone. Some platforms even offer the ability to use your voice for a personal touch.
Are AI-generated videos suitable for all industries?
Yes, AI-generated videos are versatile and can be adapted to various industries, from education and marketing to entertainment and healthcare.


Thermal Process Technology, Inc., introduces the next generation in thermocouple data acquisition. The NI-Winlogger is a high-density thermocouple module designed for high channel count systems. Each channel can sample at 75S/s.
The Type ‘T’ thermocouple system works in the Windows computer Operating System. The datalogger can be configured with either 16 or 32 differential channels. The analog input resolution is 24-bits. Cold-junction compensation is used for signal conditioning.
Communications between the datalogger and the computer uses a standard USB 2.0 cord. The 16-thermocouple model uses the USB to power the datalogger. The 32-thermocouple model uses a standard computer cord to power the logger.
The software user interface allows for any z-value and reference temperature to be used for the lethality calculation during the test run. Fahrenheit and Celsius data can be collected. The time-temperature data can be stored for further processing as a text file in a file designated by the user.


The stock BIOS that ships with the Asus 1215N is a fine BIOS... for a stock system. Unfortunately, it doesn't allow access to more than 2.8GB worth of RAM. As most people upgrade their systems, this is a bit of a downer - adding another 2GB for only 800MB more usable is no good.
Fortunately, updating the BIOS is easy - once you know the trick. Remember all that "Create a DOS boot CD, run the flasher" rubbish? No more! The Asus EZ-Flash system lets you flash directly from a USB stick (or, possibly, other media - but as the 1215N only has a USB port, it's the one we're using).
The trick is that if you try it, it probably won't work.
Why? EZ-Flash seems to require a hideous FAT16 filesystem to function. It also seems to require that the ROM be named "1215N.ROM" (for unknown reasons possibly related to old junk on my USB key). If this is enough for you to succeed, awesome, otherwise read on...
Creating a FAT16 filesystem is relatively easy under Windows.
This WILL blow away any old data on your USB key. This should be obvious...
Delete the partitions, create a new one (or just use the RAW partition - this works too), and then create a "FAT" filesystem. Not a FAT32 filesystem - just FAT.
Copy the ROM from the Asus download site to the USB key as "1215N.ROM" and then reboot with the USB stick in.
After rebooting, in the BIOS, press Alt-F2 repeatedly. The system should recognize the USB key and flash the BIOS, opening up your full amount of RAM!
From what I hear, the system can support 8GB, but I think 8GB in a netbook starts to get into "Wait... what?" category. However, it might be worth trying if you're doing something RAM-heavy and CPU-light...


Security cameras play a crucial role in safeguarding our homes, businesses, and public spaces. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics, these cameras can now be transformed into intelligent devices known as AI smart cameras or smart CCTV. In this article, we will explore how existing security cameras can be upgraded to AI smart cameras using edge devices. We will also delve into the benefits of this transformation and guide you through the process of connecting, setting up, and using our platform for a seamless experience.
Benefits of Using Existing Cameras
The first advantage of repurposing existing security cameras as AI smart cameras is cost-effectiveness. By utilizing the cameras already installed, users can save significant expenses associated with purchasing new hardware. Moreover, this approach ensures the integration of AI capabilities without the need for a complete infrastructure overhaul.
Another benefit is familiarity. Many users are accustomed to their current security camera systems and prefer to leverage the investments they have already made. Upgrading these cameras to smart CCTV allows for seamless integration with their existing security setup, ensuring a smoother transition
Additionally, repurposing existing cameras reduces waste and promotes sustainability. By maximizing the lifespan of these devices, we can minimize electronic waste and contribute to a greener future.
Connecting Cameras via Edge Devices
The key to turning traditional security cameras into AI smart cameras lies in the use of edge devices. These compact devices, equipped with powerful processing capabilities, can be easily connected to the existing camera system. Edge devices act as intermediaries, capturing the camera feed and running advanced AI algorithms locally, without relying on cloud-based processing.
The advantage of local processing is reduced latency. With AI algorithms running on the edge device, real-time analysis of video feeds becomes possible. This ensures swift detection of anomalies, immediate alerts, and quicker response times, enhancing the overall security system’s effectiveness.
Plug and Play the Edge Device
Setting up the edge device is a hassle-free process. Simply connect the device to the camera’s video output and power supply. The edge device will automatically detect the camera and establish a secure connection. Some devices even offer wireless connectivity options, eliminating the need for extensive wiring.
Once connected, the edge device acts as a bridge between the camera and the AI smart camera platform, allowing for seamless integration and data transfer. The device also provides a user-friendly interface for configuration and customization, empowering users to tailor the AI algorithms according to their specific requirements.
Create an Account and Start with Our Platform
After successfully connecting the cameras to the edge device, the next step is to create an account and start utilizing our AI smart camera platform. Registering an account provides access to a comprehensive suite of features and functionalities.
Our platform offers real-time video analysis, object detection, facial recognition, and advanced analytics powered by AI. Users can receive instant notifications and alerts on their mobile devices, enabling them to take immediate action when suspicious activities are detected.
Our platform’s user-friendly interface allows for easy navigation and customization. Users can fine-tune the AI algorithms, set up personalized alerts, and configure specific zones for monitoring. Additionally, the platform provides access to historical video footage for review and analysis, helping users make informed decisions and enhance their security strategies.
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business operations marks a pivotal shift in how companies approach productivity, efficiency, innovation, and customer engagement.
The role of AI in transforming business operations is profound and multifaceted, offering insights and automation capabilities that were once the realm of science fiction. This article explores the transformative power of AI across various sectors, illustrating its potential to redefine the business landscape.
Revolutionizing Customer Service
AI has dramatically changed the face of customer service. Chatbots and virtual assistants, powered by AI, can handle a multitude of customer inquiries simultaneously, providing instant responses 24/7.
This not only improves customer satisfaction by ensuring their queries are addressed promptly but also allows human customer service representatives to focus on more complex issues, thereby increasing overall service quality.
Optimizing Supply Chain Management
AI’s predictive analytics capabilities are revolutionizing supply chain management. By analyzing vast datasets, AI can forecast demand, identify potential supply chain disruptions, and suggest optimal inventory levels.
This helps businesses minimize costs, reduce waste, and ensure timely delivery of products. Furthermore, AI-enabled robots are increasingly being used in warehouses for picking and packing processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Enhancing Data Analysis and Decision Making
One of the most significant impacts of AI is its ability to sift through massive amounts of data to uncover actionable insights. Traditional data analysis methods are time-consuming and may not always identify the subtle patterns that AI algorithms can detect. By leveraging machine learning and data analytics, businesses can make informed decisions faster, identifying opportunities for growth and areas for improvement.
Personalizing the Customer Experience
AI’s ability to analyze customer data and predict preferences has opened new avenues for personalized marketing. Companies can now tailor their communications and recommendations to individual customers, significantly improving engagement rates and customer loyalty.
This level of personalization was unimaginable a few decades ago and represents a significant competitive advantage in today’s saturated markets.
Automating Routine Tasks
AI’s role in automating routine tasks cannot be overstated. From scheduling meetings and sorting emails to more complex processes such as accounting and HR tasks, AI applications are freeing up human employees to focus on strategic and creative tasks. This shift not only boosts productivity but also enhances job satisfaction by reducing the monotony of repetitive tasks.
Driving Product and Service Innovation
AI is a key driver of innovation, enabling companies to design new products and services or improve existing offerings. For instance, AI algorithms can simulate how new materials will perform under different conditions, speeding up the research and development process. In the service sector, AI can identify gaps in the market, helping companies to innovate and meet emerging customer needs.
Improving Security Measures
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, AI is playing a crucial role in enhancing security measures. AI systems can monitor and analyze network traffic for unusual patterns, detect potential threats, and respond to security incidents more quickly than human operators. This proactive approach to cybersecurity helps protect sensitive data and maintain customer trust.
Facilitating Remote Work
The recent surge in remote work has been supported by AI technologies that enable collaboration and productivity outside the traditional office environment. AI-powered tools help manage remote teams, track project progress, and ensure smooth communication, making it easier for businesses to adapt to the new norm of work.
Navigating Ethical Considerations
The adoption of AI in business operations brings with it ethical considerations, particularly concerning privacy, bias, and job displacement. Companies must navigate these challenges carefully, implementing AI in ways that are transparent, fair, and respectful of privacy.
This includes developing AI systems that are free from biases and ensuring that employees are upskilled or reskilled to work alongside AI technologies.
Looking to the Future
As AI technology continues to evolve, its role in business operations will only grow more significant. The future promises even more advanced AI applications, from autonomous vehicles and drones for delivery to AI-driven predictive maintenance for machinery.
Businesses that embrace AI now will be well-placed to leverage these advancements, staying ahead of competitors and continuing to innovate.
The role of AI in transforming business operations is undeniable. From revolutionizing customer service to optimizing supply chain management, enhancing data analysis, and driving innovation, AI is at the forefront of business transformation.
However, as companies continue to integrate AI into their operations, they must also address the ethical considerations it raises, ensuring that the adoption of AI benefits both the business and its stakeholders.
Embracing AI represents not just a technological shift but a strategic move towards a more efficient, innovative, and customer-centric business model.