Freedom without cables... no noise or distortion With these Skull Rider's wireless earphones you will have up to 20 hours of your favorite music, or 24 hours in calls. They are modern, light and compact. Choose your favorite color, the one that best identifies with your outfit at all times.
Manual: FAQ and Trubelshooting Guide / Synchronization
1. Search and delete the “waves” from the list of mobile devices to perform the pairing right from the start.
2. Remove the headphones from the case. They will turn on automatically.
3. Put both earphones in your ear.
4. Press the touch button of both headphones until the two turn off (“Power off”).
5. Release the button for 1 second.
6. Now press and hold the touch button of both headphones for more than 20 seconds. First they will turn on (“Power on”), after several seconds you hear: “Den Den Den” once and after a few seconds you will hear “Den Den Den” again. It is important to wait to listen to the “Den Den Den” 2 times before releasing the touch button of the headphones.
7. Release the touch button for 1 second.
8. Turn on again by pressing the touch button for 3 seconds (“Power on”).
The headphones can be used separately, in fact this is a function that very few headphones have. To use them separately:
1. We took the headphones out of the case.
2. We press the two touch buttons of the headphones until both headphones are turned off.
3. Press again pressing several seconds until the two headphones blink red and blue (first they will turn on and after a few seconds they will both flash in red and blue).
4. Now we can pair them separately to two different Bluetooth devices (two mobiles for example). Each headphone will play the audio of the transmitter to which it is connected.
Bluetooth - Compatible with any device with Bluetooth 4.2 or higher.
Wireless Stereo - excellent sound quality
Water Resistent - Category IP65
Case - Rotating case with metallic charge in white color.
Touch Control - Pause/Play, Forward/Backward functions and volume control.
Wireless Range - Up to 10m.
Autonomy - Up to 5 hours of music (or 6 hours of calls) between recharges. The case has 3 recharges.
WAVES weight - 5 gr each earpiece, 45 gr case.


Many claims have been made about the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning – with predictions ranging from dystopian wastelands to intelligent societies in which we can all enjoy better health and leisure time. Which is closer to the truth?
Whichever end of the utopia/dystopia scale you tend to err towards, it is worth considering the words of the late, great Stephen Hawkins. Despite benefiting from machine intelligence that enabled him to talk, Hawkins repeatedly warned about artificial intelligence one day spelling “the end of the human race”.
Since the 1980s, advanced computer-based speech prediction helped Hawkins cope with neurological disease. Today, this technology continues to evolve and find wide application in our society.
The potential of AI and ML is vast: technology companies are investing heavily in self-teaching technologies. AI has moved a long way from the “brute force” logic of the Deep Blue computer that defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997.
By 2011, IBM’s cognitive computing engine, Watson, won against champion players of the TV show Jeopardy, a language-based, creative-thinking game. Then, in 2016, Deep Mind’s AlphaGo, demonstrated how machines could use neural networks to study a game and learn as it played – by beating world champion Lee Sedol over five matches.
Deep Mind’s latest breakthrough takes the technology one step further. With no prior knowledge or data input beyond the rules of the game, AlphaZero taught itself to play Go, chess and shogi to a level that defeated all human players.
However, while the technology has advanced, the debate has not.
This is what prompted Hawkins to call for greater research into the topic and to warn against the headlong rush to commercialise the technology without fully understanding the potential consequences.
He emphasised the need to think about and plan for superhuman AI – the point at which AI systems go beyond human intelligence processes. While that may be decades away, the rules we programme now into our machine intelligence will be the rules that guide this machine-driven expansion of intelligence.
Hawkins was warning that the mistakes we make now might not be understood until it is too late to put them right; hence his passionate call for greater research, knowledge sharing, understanding and responsible policy making.
Find out more about Stephen Hawkins’ life: https://theconversation.com/a-timeline-of-stephen-hawkings-remarkable-life-93364


An Overview of Research Conducted by the HeartMath Institute
The first biomagnetic signal was demonstrated in 1863 by Gerhard Baule and Richard McFee in a magnetocardiogram (MCG) that used magnetic induction coils to detect fields generated by the human heart. A remarkable increase in the sensitivity of biomagnetic measurements has since been achieved with the introduction of the superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) in the early 1970s. The ECG and MCG signals have since been shown to closely parallel one another.
In this section, we discuss how the magnetic fields produced by the heart are involved in energetic communication, which we also refer to as cardioelectromagnetic communication. The heart is the most powerful source of electromagnetic energy in the human body, producing the largest rhythmic electromagnetic field of any of the body’s organs. The heart’s electrical field is about 60 times greater in amplitude than the electrical activity generated by the brain. This field, measured in the form of an electrocardiogram (ECG), can be detected anywhere on the surface of the body. Furthermore, the magnetic field produced by the heart is more than 100 times greater in strength than the field generated by the brain and can be detected, in all directions, using SQUID-based magnetometers.
The heart’s magnetic field, which is the strongest rhythmic field produced by the human body, not only envelops every cell of the body, but also extends out in all directions into the space around us. The heart’s magnetic field can be measured several feet away from the body by sensitive magnetometers. Research conducted at HMI suggests the heart’s field is an important carrier of information.
BIOLOGICAL ENCODING INFORMATION
Every cell in our bodies is bathed in an external and internal environment of fluctuating invisible magnetic forces. It has become increasingly apparent that fluctuations in magnetic fields can affect virtually every circuit in biological systems to a greater or lesser degree, depending on the particular biological system and the properties of the magnetic fluctuations. One of the primary ways that signals and messages are encoded and transmitted in physiological systems is in the language of patterns. In the nervous system it is well established that information is encoded in the time intervals between action potentials, or patterns of electrical activity. This also applies to humoral communications in which biologically relevant information also is encoded in the time interval between hormonal pulses. As the heart secretes a number of different hormones with each contraction, there is a hormonal pulse pattern that correlates with heart rhythms. In addition to the encoding of information in the space between nerve impulses and in the intervals between hormonal pulses, it is likely that information also is encoded in the interbeat intervals of the pressure and electromagnetic waves produced by the heart. This supports Pribram’s proposal discussed earlier that low-frequency oscillations generated by the heart and body in the form of afferent neural, hormonal and electrical patterns are the carriers of emotional information and the higher frequency oscillations found in the EEG reflect the conscious perception and labeling of feelings and emotions. We have proposed that these same rhythmic patterns also can transmit emotional information via the electromagnetic field into the environment, which can be detected by others and processed in the same manner as internally generated signals.
A useful technique for detecting synchronized activity between systems in biological systems and investigating a number of bioelectromagnetic phenomena is signal averaging. This is accomplished by superimposing any number of equal-length epochs, each of which contains a repeating periodic signal. This emphasizes and distinguishes any signal that is time-locked to the periodic signal while eliminating variations that are not time-locked to the periodic signal. This procedure is commonly used to detect and record cerebral cortical responses to sensory stimulation. When signal averaging is used to detect activity in the EEG that is time-locked to the ECG, the resultant waveform is called the heartbeat-evoked potential.
The heart generates a pressure wave that travels rapidly throughout the arteries, much faster than the actual flow of blood that we feel as our pulse. These pressure waves force the blood cells through the capillaries to provide oxygen and nutrients to cells and expand the arteries, causing them to generate a relatively large electrical voltage. These pressure waves also apply pressure to the cells in a rhythmic fashion that can cause some of their proteins to generate an electrical current in response to this "squeeze." Experiments conducted in laboratory have shown that a change in the brain’s electrical activity can be seen when the blood-pressure wave reaches the brain around 240 milliseconds after systole.


2007, Apple shed the notion that corporation was solely about computers, with one keynote presentation. In that moment the late-Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to the world, and from that exact point-in-time…that moment on the linear timeline that is history, its course changed. Successfully merging your music with your camera and integrating that and more into a singular device was one thing…but for that device to be a phone; groundbreaking.
A decade later, on this second Tuesday in September, we stand on the cuspid of the next phase of technological advancement as Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple brings to use the iPhone X. Encased with a glass finish on both sides, enriched with a sleek designed and exaggerated curvicatures, the device boasts a dynamic retina display along with a bevy of features. Including; TrueDepth Camera System, Face ID and A11 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine.
Pre-order for the Apple iPhone X is slated for October 27th and available in-store on November 3rd. Available in both 64 GB and 256 GB starting at $999 MSRP.
For more information on the Apple iPhone X follow the link.


Physics Level 11
Chapter 13 Light and Reflections
The electromagnetic spectrum includes all light waves, not just those visible to humans. Ray diagrams can be used to describe light waves and to predict the results of interactions with surfaces. Mirrors have many applications for scientists and in everyday life. For example, a reflector telescope uses two mirrors to gather, focus, and reflect light unto the eyepiece. This time-tested design is popular among amateur astronomers.
The world has changed a lot, but one thing has not changed,
our commitment to your education remains strong


WhaleTeq Co., Ltd recently released the new generation tester CMRR 3.0+ to facilitate CMRR tests required by medical standards.
CMRR 3.0+ is now equipped with a touch screen and the test parameters can be adjusted and checked in an easier way under standalone operation.
Common Mode Rejection Ratio Tester – CMRR 3.0+
If you have a higher requirement for CMRR, CMRR 3.0+ is now capable of adding the exclusive shielding covers to improve the shielding effect. Based on our test environment and ECG DUT, the best CMRR value under the imbalance test can be up to 113dB
CMRR 3.0+ with Shielding Covers
In general, CMRR 3.0+ provides 3 major advantages for CMRR testing:
All-In-One Integration to Increase Test Efficiency
- Built-in calibrated sine wave signal generator with 70.71/20/2/2.828/0.5 Vrms voltage output.
- Built-in calibrated voltage meter circuit. No needs to use the external meter to measure the output value.
- Built-in MCU and electronic relays. All RC circuits (51KΩ/47nF), ±300 mV DC and other voltage selections can be switched manually or automatically. No needs to replace patient cables manually as DC Offset can be added to RA/LA/LL/V1~V6 separately.
Multiple Operation Modes Offer Test Flexibilities
- Knobs and touch screen assist to adjust and check the test parameters quickly under standalone operation.
- Easy to conduct repeated tests under PC software operation.
- CMRR Assistant software simplifies medical standards into parameters, options and test sequences. Follow the software instructions and you can complete the required tests easily.
- SDK (Software Development Kit) allows user to develop customized or automated test software.
Compliant with Medical Standard Test Requirements
- AAMI/ANSI EC11/13
We simplify and explain the procedures to save your time!


Digital animation and interactive entertainment using 3D graphics modeling are Momentum’s core focus areas. We provide a wide range of 3D graphics products and services to our customers including both real-time and off-line rendering solutions. Momentum’s technologies in 3D face modeling and animation are augmented with state-of-the-art graphics programming expertise including GPU shader programming and modeling/animation authoring tools.
Bee for Maya
Bee™ harnesses the power of the GPU for high-quality, high-performance real-time rendering within Maya. Bee™ allows the graphics artists to instantly see the effects of changes in shader parameters and textures in Bee™’s custom Maya viewport renderer. With Bee™, one can observe how advanced high dynamic range post-processing effects and real-time shadows and light shafts enrich the scene and characters visually. Existing Maya scenes can be effortlessly converted for real-time rendering with Bee™. Custom Bee™ shading nodes employing advanced techniques such as texture-space processing and real-time reflection are developed using a combination of .hlsl and Bee™’s own .xml based effect specification language.
Please contact us for further inquiry about Bee™.
3D Modeling and Animation
Momentum has developed proprietary technologies for generating personalized 3D face models and for realistically animating these models in real-time. These technologies are compatiable with popular modeling, animation and rendering tools like Autodesk® Maya® and 3ds Max®.
3D Characters for Presentations
Momentum has applied its 3D face modeling and animation technology to easily create fascinating presentations with virtual characters in them. These presentations can be embedded into web sites, regular 2D presentations (e.g. Powerpoint®) and other office documents. Interactivity can be added using Flash animation technology.
Interactive presentation with a 3D character:
Momentum is cooperating with STERIS, a global leader in infection prevention, contamination control, surgical and critical care technologies, to use 3D Simulation in product marketing and training.
View Suleymaniye Mosque in 3D with this Augmented Reality(AR) Application.
View Janissary Model in 3D with this Augmented Reality(AR) Application.


An indoor positioning system (IPS) is a technology that uses a network of devices and sensors to determine the precise location of a person or object inside a building or other enclosed space. IPS technology can be used in a wide range of industries, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve efficiency, safety, and customer experience.
One of the key applications of IPS in the retail industry is in-store navigation. With the help of IPS, retailers can guide shoppers to specific products or areas within the store, making it easier for them to find what they’re looking for. Additionally, retailers can use IPS to track the movement of customers throughout the store, giving them valuable insights into shopping patterns and preferences. This information can be used to optimize store layout and product placement, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction.
IPS can track and locate medical equipment, patients, and staff in the healthcare industry. This can help to improve patient care and safety, as well as reduce the risk of equipment loss or theft. Additionally, IPS can be used to track the movements of patients with dementia or other conditions that may put them at risk of wandering.
In the manufacturing industry, IPS can track the location and status of industrial equipment and assets. This can help to improve efficiency and reduce downtime, as well as facilitate inventory management and maintenance schedules. Additionally, IPS can be used to track the movements of employees, allowing managers to monitor productivity and identify areas for improvement.
There are several technologies that are commonly used in IPS, including:
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): This technology uses radio waves to communicate with devices and sensors in the environment, allowing for precise location tracking and navigation. BLE beacons, which are small, low-power devices that can be placed throughout a building, are commonly used in IPS.
Wi-Fi: This technology can also be used for location tracking and navigation, but it typically requires more infrastructure than BLE. Wi-Fi access points can be used to triangulate the location of a device or sensor based on its signal strength.
Ultra-Wideband (UWB): This is a relatively new technology that uses extremely low-power radio waves to communicate with devices and sensors in the environment. It is more precise than BLE and Wi-Fi and is suitable for precise location tracking and navigation.
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification): This technology uses radio waves to communicate with a tag or transponder that can be attached to an object. RFID can be used for inventory management and tracking but is less precise than BLE, Wi-Fi, and UWB.
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): This technology uses a laser to measure the distance to objects and surfaces in the environment. LiDAR can be used for precise location tracking and navigation, as well as for creating 3D maps of indoor environments.
Indoor positioning systems (IPS) are an important technology that can be used in a wide range of industries to improve efficiency, safety, and customer experience. IPS uses a network of devices and sensors to determine the precise location of a person or object inside a building or other enclosed space. There are several technologies that are commonly used in IPS, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), RFID, and LiDAR.


BlueBorne- A New Attack Vector – Security researchers over at Armis Labs have published a detailed technical whitepaper detailing a severe vulnerability that can, potentially, leave billions of Bluetooth-enabled devices susceptible to remote code execution and MiTM (Man-in-The-Middle) attacks. So in case you are already intrigued about BlueBorne, here’s what you need to know about it so that you don’t end up becoming an unwitting victim of cyber-crime:
What is BlueBorne?
Simply put, BlueBorne is an attack vector that can allow cyber criminals to use Bluetooth connections to silently take control of targeted devices without any action whatsoever on part of the victim. What’s really disconcerting is that for a device to be compromised, it doesn’t have to be paired to the attacker’s device, nor does it even need to be set to ‘discoverable’ mode. As many as eight separate zero-day vulnerabilities (including four critical ones) can be used to hack into most Bluetooth devices in use today, irrespective of the operating system. What that means in essence, is that over 5 billion Bluetooth-enabled devices from around the world are potentially vulnerable from this massive security loophole that was detailed earlier this week by IoT-focused security research firm, Armis Labs. According to the technical whitepaper published by the company, BlueBorne is particularly dangerous not only because of its massive scale, but because the loopholes actually facilitate remote code execution as well as Man-in-The-Middle attacks.
What devices are affected from BlueBorne?
“The vulnerabilities disclosed by Armis affect all devices running on Android, Linux, Windows, and pre-version 10 of iOS operating systems, regardless of the Bluetooth version in use,” the researchers write in the blog post.
Since April, the researchers have informed Google, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, and the Linux Foundation and worked with them to roll out the fix. A coordinated public disclosure was made on September 12.
The vulnerability in the case of iOS devices is limited to iOS 9.3.5 and lower versions. For Apple TV, it’s 7.2.2 and lower. For iOS 10, no patch is required as the bug is already eliminated.
All Android devices, except the ones “only” using Bluetooth Low Energy, are affected by four vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-0781, CVE-2017-0782, CVE-2017-0785, CVE-2017-0783) that are a part of BlueBorne.
The bugs impact devices like Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, Pumpkin Car Audio System, etc. You can download the Armis BlueBorne Scanner app from Google Play to check if your Android device is affected.
While there is no mention of Android Oreo, Google has issued security patches for Android Nougat and Marshmallow as a part of the September Security Bulletin.
Windows versions released since Vista are affected by vulnerability (CVE-2017-8628) called “Bluetooth Pineapple”. It can be used to perform MITM attacks.
Microsoft has released the fix through their Patch Tuesday update on September 12.
Linux (now this is shocking!!)
Currently, there is no patch available for Linux devices where the Linux kernel is at heart of various operating systems, commonly known as Linux distributions.
The researchers say the ones running BlueZ are affected by the information leak vulnerability (CVE-2017-1000250). Linux devices released since October 2011 (3.3-rc1) are affected by the remote code execution bug (CVE-2017-1000251).
How Can Hackers Exploit the BlueBorne Security Vulnerability?
BlueBorne is a highly infectious airborne attack vector that has the potential to spread from device to device through air, which means a single compromised device can, in theory, infect dozens of devices around it. What makes users especially vulnerable to the threat is the high level of privileges that Bluetooth run with on all operating systems, allowing attackers to have virtually full control over compromised devices. Once in control, cyber criminals can use these devices to serve any of their nefarious objectives, including cyber espionage and data theft. They can also remotely install ransomware or incorporate the device as part of a large botnet to carry out DDoS attacks or commit other cyber crimes. According to Armis, “The BlueBorne attack vector surpasses the capabilities of most attack vectors by penetrating secure “air-gapped” networks which are disconnected from any other network, including the internet”.
How to Protect your Bluetooth-Enabled Device From BlueBorne?
Microsoft released the BlueBorne security patch for its operating systems on July 11, so as long as you have automatic updates enabled or have manually updated your PC in the past couple of months and installed all the latest security patches, you should be safe from these threats.
If you’re using iOS 10 on your device, you should be fine, but if you’re stuck on earlier versions of the operating system (version 9.3.5 or older), your device is vulnerable until Apple releases a security patch to fix the problem.
Google released the BlueBorne fixes to its OEM partners on August 7th, 2017. The patches were also made available to users around the world as part of the September Security Update Bulletin, which was officially released on the 4th of this month. So if you’re using an Android device, go over to Settings > About Device > System Updates to check if your vendor has yet rolled out the September 2017 security patch for your device. If so, install it promptly to keep yourself and your Android device safe from BlueBorne.
If you’re running any Linux distro on your PC or using a Linux kernel-based platform like Tizen on your IoT / connected devices, you might have to wait a tad longer for the fix to filter through because of the coordination required between the Linux kernel security team and the security teams of the various independent distros. If you have the requisite technical knowhow, though, you can patch and rebuild the BlueZ and the kernel yourself by going over going over here for BlueZ and here for the kernel.
In the meantime, you can just disable Bluetooth completely on your system by following these simple steps:
- Blacklist the core Bluetooth modules
printf "install %s /bin/true\n" bnep bluetooth btusb >> /etc/modprobe.d/disable-bluetooth.con
- Disable and stop the Bluetooth service
systemctl disable bluetooth.service systemctl mask bluetooth.service systemctl stop bluetooth.service
- Remove the Bluetooth Modules
rmmod bnep rmmod bluetooth rmmod btusb
If you get error messages saying other modules are using these services, make sure to remove the active modules first before trying again.
If you find this article helpful do let us know your thoughts in the comment section.


Companies are increasingly leveraging technology to address the explosion in demand created by virtualization and the shift toward the cloud. They are also turning to cutting-edge tools to overcome back- and front-office challenges such as meeting server and storage needs, managing storage assets and complex infrastructure, fulfillment, forecasting, supply chain execution, monitoring customer loyalty, and leveraging big data and analytics. How are you gearing up to address these challenges?
Server is a system (software and suitable computer hardware) that responds to requests across a computer network to provide, or help to provide a network service. We provide several kinds of servers including:
Compact yet powerful towers; space-saving, versatile racks.
A modular platform that converges servers, storage, and networking.
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For your most demanding business processing workloads.
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From mainframes to palmtops, our world is experiencing a never ending cycle of evolution of computers. Earlier the expense were high and a middle class person could not afford to have one until the cheaper versions came into existence like portable laptops, palmtops, PCs etc. To add to this series, the very latest version of computer is smaller enough to be kept in your pocket (although you would probably never keep it there!).
Raspberry Pi is a very capable mini computer which is approx a credit-card sized! It belongs to a series of small-single board computers. It was developed in UK by Raspberry Pi Foundation. It was designed to promote basic computer science knowledge in schools and in developing countries.
Our very first question is : what actually differs RPi from a traditional PC? It is more or less the same like a PC we all have used once in our life except the fact that everything that makes up a computer is on a single board in RPi rather than a traditional PC, which has a motherboard and requires a number of additional daughter-boards to make a whole unit.
Now getting started with a RPi needs to follow a step or two. For everyday use, you will need to connect a mouse, keyboard and display as well as power. These are basic connections one has to arrange, you may also use an Ethernet cable or a USB dongle to add WiFi or Bluetooth.
The next step follows the installation ofan operating system. Many operating systems are available for RPi like Ubuntu and Windows 10. The operating system is officially supported by Raspbian which is based on Debian. Once everything is connected, the RPi will start to reboot. For the first time, choose Raspbian and leave it to run the installer. Once the Raspbian is installed successfully, you have a whole host of other software you can install too!
The best thing about RPi is its portability. It is also quite inexpensive with impressive advantage: Compatibility. It gives freedom to the user to connect with any monitor and input devices. As the availability of RPi is quite easy in Indian markets, it would be quite interesting to see it’s popularity among the geeky minds!


Posted on: June 28, 2018, | By Tony, WayKen Project Manager
For the automotive industry, is artificial intelligence (AI) an angel or a devil, the greatest threat or blessing to humanity in the future? There’s been a lot of online buzz about this recently.
Since the birth of artificial intelligence, it has a subtle influence on our lives. Its application field expands unceasingly, and it is predictable that in the future artificial intelligence can be implemented on a person’s consciousness. For the simulation in the process of information, it is not human intelligence, but it can think like a human being and may even surpass a human.
At present, the auto industry is one of the most widely used artificial intelligence. Many automakers are hard to hit funds to speed up the layout in AI for accelerating automatic car driving, networking, and mobile travel in areas such as research and development. However, the employment crisis and moral and ethical problems brought about by the widespread application of artificial intelligence have also become a sword of Damocles hanging over every motor stakeholder.
So how will such artificial intelligence affect the automobile industry?
Autonomous Driving And Artificial Intelligence
When talking about the application of artificial intelligence in the automobile industry, the first thing that comes to mind is automatic driving.
For a car to drive autonomously, there are three systems: perception, decision-making, and control. Among them, the top priority is image recognition ability, and the level of “smart” sensors largely determines the self-driving car reliability in complex road conditions, so the application of deep learning becomes the key.
On the development of the car in the future, you can provide an active human-computer interface with the ability to deep study. The system algorithm under complex road conditions independently find driving patterns and rules, and accordingly make all kinds of judgment and choice, such as using supervised learning in machine learning and the method of reinforcement learning with constant training and evolution. Eventually, it will gradually show more and more similarity to human driving behavior.
Every year, automobile manufacturers and technology companies devote more and more to the AI of the car, and some companies are now rapidly promoting the development of technology, such as Waymo.
In the eyes of many people, it will take at least a few decades before driverless cars really become a part of our lives. But it now seems entirely possible that the timetable could be advanced.
With the help of artificial intelligence, driverless cars have been able to actively respond, for example at complex intersections with yellow flashing lights. And with the help of virtual simulation test, the computer gradually learns to slowly turn at this intersection and can be quickly shared with other automatic driving vehicles, letting driverless car deal with more similar scenes smoothly.
What Will Be the Great Challenges And Opportunities to Automotive Manufacturer And Supplier?
1. Change the Production Structure of Traditional Cars
In addition to the important influence on self-driving cars, artificial intelligence also can change the traditional mode of production of the car to a certain extent, including manufacturing, inventory management, etc., so the quality control in production can be improved.
According to reports, artificial intelligence based on the algorithm can get and deal with huge amounts of data from sensors and other sources, detect anomalies in the fastest time, and predict whether production equipment is wear and tear.
Through the intervention of artificial intelligence, the service life of the equipment can be increased by 20%, and the maintenance cost can be reduced by 25%, thus saving a lot for the enterprise. In addition to the improvement in the production process, the quality of cars will also be improved in the future as artificial intelligence is 90% more capable of detecting defects than human beings.
Artificial intelligence can also be used to predict consumer demand in the market. Inventory problems under mass production can also be well solved, so the overstock can be reduced by up to 50%. In the process of automobile production and sales, no matter fine management, quality control and production and marketing demand can be forecast and a large amount of production cost can be left for the main machine factory.
2. Change the Traditional Way of Cars Development
There is a wave of new investment in the automotive in artificial intelligence. Toyota research institute, the research and development arm of Toyota motor corp., recently announced a $100 million investment to set up Toyota AI venture capital funding for technology start-ups. Toyota said the AI venture will focus on artificial intelligence, robotic systems, autonomous driving, data and cloud technology.
Automotive Prototyping is a sample car produced by automobile manufacturers during the development of new products. It is mainly used for various evaluation and performance tests of new products. After finding out the problems of the sample car and making modifications, the new round of sample car will be tested. In general, with a few rounds of trial production and testing of prototype vehicles, new products can be set up and put into production.
Traditionally, car development for pre-series has a special plastic 3D printing center where employees can build a physical model and the prototyped automotive parts for the company to evaluate new design and concept. Wheel cover, door handle, and radiator grille are molded and milled to show the new design.
At present, AI technology has been gradually applied to the research and development stage of automobiles. Correspondingly, the necessary prototyping manufacturer in automobile development process also changed their technology and process to adopt the challenges.
In the automotive industry, WayKen has been committed to providing the most advantageous and rapid prototyping support services in the production and development stage of customers.
From proof of concept design reviews and mechanical component engineering test to Show Car projects, and from exterior lighting to interior parts, WayKen always focuses on automotive prototype and rapid manufacturing as a complete service, able to support at all levels. At the CES show in 2018, our prototype car lighting for our customers was a great success, and their products are expected to be market soon.


Adatos will provide big data analysis services powered by their proprietary AI technology.
Showcase-Tv Inc (Tokyo, Japan; Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 3909; CEO Masahiro Mori) has made a business alliance with Adatos Pte Ltd (Palo Alto, California, USA; CEO Drew Perez). Adatos provides big data analysis services powered by proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, which is based on projects developed by IARPA (The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity). Showcase-Tv will provide and introduce Adatos’ software and analysis services to Japanese end-clients in financial and e-commerce industries. Showcase-Tv will also conduct R&D for new product development using a mix of technology from both Showcase-Tv and Adatos.
Background of this business allianceShowcase-Tv established R&D institute “ShowcaseLab” in January 2016 which conducts studies of the following: web information analysis technology, web terminal cognitive technology, big data, machine learning (deep learning), AR/VR, O2O, FinTech, user credit analysis, and IoT. There are growing needs amongst Showcase-Tv’s clients including: the prevention of abuse by hackers; big data analysis utilizing AI; increasing sales; and improving customer satisfaction for financial (such as banks, insurance companies, securities, credit card companies) and e-commerce clients.
To meet these client needs, Showcase-Tv will provide big data analysis services using Adatos AI technology.
About Adatos Pte Ltd
CEO: Drew Perez
Head office: 228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Business Base: US, Singapore, Australia, and Philippines
Business domain: Big data analysis powered by proprietary AI technology
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is an organization within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that funds high-risk, high-payoff research to overcome difficult challenges relevant to the United States Intelligence Community. IARPA funds academic and industry research across a broad range of technical areas, including mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, neuroscience, linguistics, political science, and cognitive psychology.
The effect of this business alliance Showcase-Tv will meet its clients’ needs for the prevention of abuse by hackers, big data analysis utilizing AI, increasing sales and improving customer satisfaction by utilizing Adatos technology. Showcase-Tv will also utilize the Adatos technology to further develop its product “ZUNOH” (a data marketing platform which was built based on accumulated conversion and users’ behavior data that aims to maximize conversion rates for clients). Showcase-Tv will also continue the R&D of high value “OMOTENASHI” services (the deeply rooted Japanese concept of offering the best service by anticipating customer needs and giving more than expected) by adopting leading-edge AI technology.
- Showcase-Tv Inc. Head office: Shoei Akasaka Building, 3-21-13 Akasaka, level 4F Tokyo, 107-0052
CEO: Masahiro Mori
Incorporated: February 1, 1996
Business Domain: The “NaviCast” Suite, which uses optimization technologies to specifically boost conversion rates on websites.
- Contact Showcase-Tv Inc.
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Bioinformatics: Genetics at Barnard and GARP
Assistant Professor of Biology Brian Morton has continued to upgrade and enhance the website that he and his students developed for use in his Genetics class: http://barnard.edu/biology/gab. The website has proven to be a boon for students enrolled in his class.
During the current reporting period, students have been working with Assistant Professor Brian Morton on a Bioinformatics Project. They have completed the initial development of a software package called GARP (Genome Analysis and Research Program). The two primary goals of the project are (1) to introduce students to techniques in computer programming with biological applications and (2) to develop a research tool for other Barnard students and for the wider scientific community. To accomplish these goals they are developing a software package that has many applications in bioinformatics and that can be expanded indefinitely by future students. The software package reads DNA sequence data files from GenBank, the international database that holds all published sequence information, including the data from genome sequence projects. Once the file is read, all of the information is presented in a simple format that allows the user to view and manipulate the data easily. It allows the user to work with any number of GenBank files simultaneously, to update information about genetic sequence data present in the file, and to launch analytical applications on any selected set of genes or sequence regions read from the GenBank files. By taking this route in developing GARP Professor Morton can accomplish the two goals: his students are introduced to the application side end of bioinformatics (i.e., the use of GARP to analyze genetic data) as well as bioinformation programming. Both of these areas will become increasingly important as the amount of sequence data increases in the coming years.
During the past year, three Barnard seniors have worked on the GARP package. Regina Schmitt worked as an HSPP Research Intern during the summer of 2001 and then through the 2001-2002 academic year. She wrote the core Java classes of the package, which are responsible for reading and parsing a GenBank file and then displaying the information in the file within a Java window. The user can then edit the data and use the menu system to launch applications. Rebecca Machalow wrote a series of applications to graph compositional properties along the length of the sequence in the GenBank file. She then used her application to analyze the structure and evolution of plastid genomes for her senior research project. Bhavanna Nancherla wrote an application class for GARP that plots comparisons for homologous genes contained in any two GenBank files.
With the basis of GARP now written, future students can supplement it very easily by writing new Java classes and allowing GARP to launch that class from a menu item. In this way Professor Morton and his students can continually update GARP to introduce novel analytical techniques. In addition, students can use GARP to analyze GenBank files in their own research. The main applications in the near future will be in the area of organelle genome evolution - particularly analyses of structural features centered on the origin of replication - and analyses of codon usage bias.
GARP is still under development and not yet ready for its public debut. We anticipate providing access to the program in next year's annual report, either on a CD or through the Genetics at Barnard website.


Craft technology is our term for the interweaving of computation with craft materials. This blending can take many forms, including the application of specialized software to aid in the design and construction of crafts (such as mechanical toys and paper sculpture) and in the creation of craft objects with embedded intelligence. Our particular interests lie in the educational realm—that is, we are especially interested in extending the landscape of children’s craft activities.
Sliceforms ― We are working on a software application called “Sliceform Creator” whose purpose is to help children create sliceform models in paper, wood, or plastic with the aid of a desktop laser cutter.
JavaGami ― We have spent nearly a decade developing the HyperGami and JavaGami design environments for paper sculpture. Kids and adults customize three-dimensional polyhedra on-screen; the software generates a two-dimensional folding net which the user may decorate, print to a color printer, and then assemble into a real three-dimensional paper model. Using basic polyhedral building blocks and operations such as stretching, capping, truncation, and slicing, it is possible to build everything from hippos and penguins to ice cream cones, carnivorous plants, and bubble gum machines. We are especially interested in studying kids’ spatial thinking, which was the focus of our NSF ROLE (Research on Learning in Education) grant.
Birdwatcher is a crocheted toy duck that children can program over the Web. By placing Birdwatcher in front of a designated website and “flashing” a new program in front of him, the toy can be programmed, or re-programmed, to do things like flap his wings, flash lights on his head, or play tunes.
"If we as computer scientists and engineers only strive to build invisible systems, we’ll neglect to build important technology that is educational, engaging, and beautiful."
— Leah Buechley, former PhD student, now Assistant Professor, MIT Media Lab


We hereby proudly present our biggest sales success - our light board for trucks, which we developed
nearly 20 years ago and which is still reaping praise from our customers.
The reason for this success and popularity progress is that it is:
- The world's thinnest and lightest light board - only 8 to 10 mm thick.
- Flexible, follows the shape of the vehicle to minimize wind noise and wind resistance
and to reduce fuel consumption.
- Handcrafted with built-in long-life and energy efficient LEDs.
- Waterproof - Live wires, LEDs etc. are embedded in the board to obtain a waterproof
and weatherproof light board
- CE marked
Due to its flexability, the sign will follow the lines or the shape of the vehicle on which it is mounted
Our standard signs for trucks and vans are all made of thin (6-10mm) acryl and white LED's (light emitting diodes) for 24Vdc as well as 12Vdc systems.
A power supply ensures stable and high light intensity regardless of the battery voltage if this is in within normal range. This means 23-30V for 24V systems and 11-16V for 12V systems.
The lifetime for the LED's is infinite (more than 100.000 working hours) at normal conditions, which means that no replacement is enquired within the lifetime of the sign.
An ongoing development of new features is done which will constantly improve the products.
The signs are all fully sealed, so that they can stand rough wheater with rain, winds and snow.
This is achieved by sealing the electronics (the LED's) with a weather-proof material.


This is the best article for the barcode inventory system. We will introduce the latest barcode inventory system. There is also a barcode printer that can print barcodes. Barcode scanner is one of the most important devices in the barcode inventory system. It can read the barcode and transmit data to the computer.
Barcode scanner comes with multiple interfaces, wired and wireless. The main advantage of a wireless scanner is it can transmit data without wires, it is very convenient. It can be used on site. On the other hand, wired barcode scanner is more stable than wireless one. It is used in a very stable environment. They are the best partners for barcode inventory system.
Barcodes are a popular item for computer systems. This is because each barcode has it’s own identity. This allows computers to keep track of objects and send and receive information from each other. This topic is important to know because it has multiple applications in the modern world. For example, in retail stores, barcodes are used to keep track of inventory. This can be very effective and helpful for businesses, which is why barcode scanners are popularly used in retail stores.
Using a barcode system allows businesses to keep track of inventory levels. They can keep track of their current level and their desired level of inventory. The difference between the two is the amount of copies stored by the business. This difference can then be used to determine if a reorder is needed.
Barcode Inventory systems are a great way to keep track of your warehouse, reducing the risk of losing inventory and increasing the efficiency of your supply chain. One of the most important factors to consider is the type of technology you’ll use. On a small scale, many businesses will benefit from a basic barcode system, while larger companies are more likely to need a high-end system.
You’ll also want to assess whether or not you’ll need NFC technology to allow for easy scanning. Features to look for in a system also include whether or not you’ll need a stand-alone device or be compatible with your existing computers.
Asalta is a great solution for small businesses who need a simple yet powerful management software solution for their inventory. Learn more about the benefits of using a retail inventory management solution and schedule a free consultation today!


NF/FF hybrid imaging system
Posted on July 5, 2015
Here’s an example of raytracing I did for a novel imaging system using real Edmund Optics lenses.
The system images the near field of an integrated optics chip when the lens B is inserted, and the far field when lens B is removed. I’m using ‘near field’ and ‘far field’ loosely — in the end the received images do essentially give you that, but it is perhaps more correct to speak of imaging in real space and in Fourier space, respectively. Both spatial filtering and spatial frequency filtering can be done with appropriately placed apertures.
This is quite a unique and handy experimental tool for the characterization of integrated optics. A zoom-in of the CCD and chip is shown to the right of the black line.


Truly impressive optical cavity. Today I was lucky to visit the European Gravity Observatory (VIRGO) just outside Pisa, Italy. The recent observation of a neutron star merger via gravity waves (of which VIRGO was a part) and via electromagnetic radiation has been a major development. Seeing the instrument used to detect gravity waves gave me a much better appreciation of the Herculean task this has been – the sensitivity is amazing. My host, Eric Genin, did a great job of showing me all of the complexities involved. There is a lovely demonstration interferometer in the entrance hall (picture above) that shows the operating principle of VIRGO, its ‘just’ a Michelson interferometer! Amazing to see how optical cavities can be used for such different things – creating new materials (Photmat), and detecting gravity waves (EGO). I was amused to see that during my visit, a period in which an upgrade is being carried out, the EGO was being used as a high-tech back drop for what looked like a fashion photo shoot.


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The adoption of capacitive touch input systems in modern automobiles began several years ago and now is a widely accepted and highly desirable amenity for drivers and passengers alike. Approximately 100 million new cars are produced every year and, on average, each one offers at least one touch surface. Many of them feature multiple capacitive touch interfaces. You can find 1D touch used for the touch buttons in the radio interface, steering wheel and door and roof modules. The number of 2D touch applications also has grown rapidly over the last five years with the addition of capacitive touchpads and touch screens to automotive designs. New technologies like proximity detection and air gestures are being incorporated into automotive Human/Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to reduce driver distraction and simplify the interaction between the driver and the vehicle. If you are developing a capacitive touch system for your automotive design, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of touch screen controllers to provide these advanced features while meeting the challenging design requirements of automotive applications.
As touch screen displays in the car become larger, drivers expect them to offer the same touch experience as their mobile phones. However, screens in automobiles require thicker cover lenses to meet stringent head impact and vibration tests, which can affect touch performance. Our maXTouch® “TD” family of touch screen controllers features technology that enables adaptive touch utilizing self-capacitance and mutual-capacitance measurements to recognize all touches through thicker cover lenses while avoiding false touch detections. They also feature our proprietary signal shaping technology that significantly lowers emissions to help large touch screens meet CISPR-25 Level 5 requirements for electromagnetic interference in automobiles.
All maXTouch touch screen controllers are compatible with maXTouch Studio software, a complete development environment that supports the tuning of maXTouch touch screen controllers and their integration into the vehicle.
Automotive Touch Technologies
- Water-tolerant touch buttons, wheels and sliders for applications such as car radio, door panels, steering wheels and roof panels
- Waterproof touch on metal
- Support for trunk kick sensor activation
- Touch libraries for PIC®, AVR® and SAM microcontrollers
- Multi-touch screens for use in center stacks and rear seat entertainment systems
- Multi-touch pads for center consoles, steering wheels, door modules and rear seat HVAC controls
- Support for water-tolerant touch, multi-gloved finger tracking and thick cover lenses
- Best-in-class EMI/EMC performance with dedicated EMI optimizer tool
- Touch gesture detection
- 3D hand gesture recognition for reduced driver distraction
- Proximity detection and spatial detection for automotive touch screens
Why Work with Microchip for Your Automotive Touch Design?
Having shipped more than 100M touch screen controllers to our automotive customers, we offer a comprehensive and proven platform to solve your touch and input sensing challenges. Our customer-focused global support infrastructure includes touch design centers located around the world. which means that we can offer real-time support wherever your supply chain partners are located. These strategically located application support centers provide assistance with touch sensor and PCB design and simulation, along with capacitive touch system integration and tuning.
Additional design resources include dedicated automotive development tools, complete technical documentation such as datasheets, application notes and tuning guides. You can also order IC samples and development tools through Microchip’s purchasing channel, www.microchipdirect.com.
As a leading supplier with over 50 years of experience in delivering embedded solutions to global automotive customers, we have a proven track record in the automotive market. We understand the unique requirements of our customers, from concept through production support. We offer dedicated quality systems, process and flows for automotive development, including full customer-reported Failure Analysis (FA) capabilities delivered through the industry-recognized 8D process.
Our automotive touch and gesture controllers are AEC-Q100 qualified up to Grade 1 (125°C operating temperature) and include support for functional safety requirements and Automotive SPICE® Level 3 compliant firmware development processes.


Application of Artificial Intelligence Based Bamboo Pest Recognition System to Forest Pest Control Scenario
Li Feifei1, Zhang Xiaoqian2, Xu Jie2, Zhao Bo3, Wang Haixia4, Chen Qibing5
1. Chengdu Thinlect Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu 610095, China; 2. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China; 3. Qionglai Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources, Chengdu 611500, China; 4. Chengdu Zoo/Chengdu Wildlife Research Institute, Chengdu 610081, China; 5. Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
Abstract：Artificial intelligence technology and its application have become an important backup and a growth point of innovation business for the development of forestry and grass industry. Under the background of the great development of bamboo industry in Sichuan Province, Qionglai City developed a recognition system for main pests of bamboo based on artificial intelligence technology and applied it to the bamboo industry base in the forest pest prevention scenario. The main functions of the system are to intelligently identify pests in bamboo industrial bases, which promotes the adoption of intelligent-based management methods such as statistical analysis of pest occurrence and patrol management by rangers. The application of this system facilitates the organized management of the local bamboo industry base, explores new ways to modernize the bamboo industry, and provides support for the intelligent development of the bamboo industry. This paper introduces the artificial intelligence technology used in the system and its practical application, and prospects the further application of relevant achievements in the field of forest pest control.
李非非, 张笑谦, 徐杰, 赵波, 汪海霞, 陈其兵. 基于人工智能技术的竹类主要害虫识别系统在森防场景中的应用[J]. 世界竹藤通讯, 2022, 20(5): 10-18.
Li Feifei, Zhang Xiaoqian, Xu Jie, Zhao Bo, Wang Haixia, Chen Qibing. Application of Artificial Intelligence Based Bamboo Pest Recognition System to Forest Pest Control Scenario. World Bamboo and Rattan, 2022, 20(5): 10-18.
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Sensors/Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects, often referred to as “smart” devices, which are embedded with software, sensors, and internet connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. Internet connectivity is now commonly built into vehicles, televisions, home appliances, security systems, and other consumer products. Examples of medical IoT (i.e., IoMT) include wearable electronics to monitor physiology, smart prescription products to monitor compliance, and integration of hospital devices into a single network, providing physicians with single-sign-on access to patient files, test results, and prescriptions. Sensors are an integral component of networked devices. Tier Seven is seeking dual-use biotechnology and operational technologies that have the capacity to increase medical compliance, operational readiness, and situational awareness by utilizing sensors to monitor either the external environment or individual personnel. Additionally, innovative capabilities to store, analyze, and transmit the data obtained from these devices in a secure manner are needed.


godson n : a male godchild
- Finnish: kummipoika
- French: filleul
- Portuguese: afilhado
- Russian: крёстный сын, крестник
- Scottish Gaelic: daltan
- Slovak: krstný syn
- Spanish: ahijado
The Loongson series (龙芯, also known as the Godson or Dragon chip) is an architecture of general CPUs developed at CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences) in the People's Republic of China as an alternative to US-made Intel and AMD chips. The chief architect is Professor Weiwu Hu of ICT (Institute of Computing Technology).
BLX IC Design Corporation, Ltd (BLX) was founded in 2002 by Institute of Computing Technology, China Academy of Sciences and Jiangsu Zhongyi Group. Based in Beijing, BLX focuses on designing the advanced 32bit/64bit Godson general and embedded processor, developing software tools and reference platforms.
The primary purpose of the chip is to run localized Chinese versions of Linux, with emphasis on Chinese character support.
NameInitially named 狗剩 (pinyin: Gou Sheng), which literally meant “Dog Leftover” in Chinese, following old Chinese traditions of naming a newborn baby with a humble name for easier upbringing and better health. And "Godson" was the English name as it is pronounced similarly to "Gou Sheng". Later “Loongson” was proposed as the official name which means the "Dragon Core" Chip, with "Godson" still being used as an internal codename for developers.
The first revision of the Loongson architecture, the Loongson1 is a pure 32-bit CPU running at a clock speed of 266 MHz. Its primary focus is with embedded designs such as cash registers, where 64-bit capability and high speed is not necessary. It was released in 2002.
Loongson 2The Loongson 2 adds 64-bit capability to the Loongson architecture. Initially running at 500 MHz, later revisions to Godson 2E were produced that run up to 1 GHz, while the latest Godson 2F being produced at 1.2 GHz and released to market in early 2008.
On December 26, 2007, China revealed its first supercomputer of 1 teraflops (the actual capacity is about 350G) in Hefei, designated as KD-50-I. This supercomputer was designed by a joint team led by academician Mr. Chen Guoliang (陈国良), professor of the computer science technology major of the University of Science and Technology of China (the primary contractor, with the Institute of Computing Technology of Chinese Academy of Sciences as the secondary contractor). KD-50-I is the first Chinese built supercomputer to utilize domestic Chinese CPUs, with a total of more than 330 Loongson-2F CPUs. The size of the computer was roughly equivalent to a household refrigerator and the cost was less than RMBY 800,000. The Loongson-2F thus became the first domestic Chinese CPU to be used in a supercomputer.
- Superscalar, out-of-order 32/64 bit MIPS Architecture processor core.
- Little endian MIPS III-compatible ISA
- Separate 64/64 KiB instruction and data L1 caches
- on-chip 512 KiB 4-way set associative L2 cache
- 4 execution units including 2 ALUs and 2 FPUs
- SIMD unit is integrated with one of the 2 FPUs
- Integrated DDR2 memory controller
- Integrated very-simple video accelerator
- max 4W at 1Ghz
Loongson 3The Loongson 3 is planned to run at a clock speed between 1 to 1.2 GHz, with 4 cores. The first version of the chip will only support DDR2 RAM, will not have SMT support or a built-in network interface.
HistoryThe instruction set is MIPS compatible, but the creators have backed away from promoting the chip as such due to threats of a lawsuit (see a Lexra history).
In June 2006 at Computex'2006, Taipei YellowSheepRiver company has announced a Municator YSR-639, a mini-computer based on the 400MHz Godson 2.
In September 2006, Li Guojie, director of the Institute of Computer Technology under the CAS announced a Longxin IIE (Godson IIE) a 64-bit chip containing 47 million transistors and reaching 1GHz. It implements a subset of the MIPS III ISA.
In the second half of the third quarter of 2006, China revealed the latest addition to the Godson series, the Godson 2E, which was already in early stage of manufacturing, and mass production was scheduled at the end of the year. According to developers' paper published on the Journal of Computer Science and Technology, tests show that the Chinese chip can rival Intel Pentium 4 processor in performance and it was superior to the early series of the Pentium 4 CPUs, but the Chinese CPU could be produced at a much lower cost.
Unlike processors from Intel, Advanced Micro Devices or Via Technologies, the Godson-2E is not based on the x86 instruction set. Instead, the chip uses a modified version of the MIPS instruction set that replaces proprietary instructions with ones developed by ICT. This means the Godson 2E cannot be used in PCs running Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, and thus the computing devices based on the Godson 2E would be most likely running the Linux operating system. In January 2007 Gentoo Linux was ported on this machine, the initial port was compiled on a Cobalt Qube micro-server.
In March 2007 STMicroelectronics bought a licence from MIPS Technologies Inc. and announced a partnership wherein STMicro will manufacture and distribute Godson-family processors.
The processor runs at clock speed of 1 GHz and like other chips in the Godson family, the Godson 2E was designed by the Chinese Academy of Science's Institute of Computing Technology (ICT) and was the first Chinese CPU produced using 90-nanometer process technology. Earlier versions of the Godson 2 chip were produced using a 180-nanometer process and ran at clock speeds up to 500MHz. Godson 2E CPU contains 47 million transistors, more than the 42 million of the original Pentium 4. But this processing power will not be a drain on laptop batteries, as power consumption is between 3 to 8 watts, according to CAE Fellow Li Guojie (李国杰), director of the institute. Li Guojie also announced that at the end of 2006, scientists would start to upgrade Godson 2E to Godson 2F, which will improve performance by about 30% and power consumption reduced by about 50%. By 2008, Godson-3 is scheduled to enter production.
On November 13, 2006, at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Computing Technology (ICT), Li Guojie announced to the public that "Godson 2E is ready for mass production. Li Guojie told the public that from Godson 1 to Godson 2B, the capability of the chip has tripled, and from Godson 2B to Godson 2C, from Godson 2C to Godson 2E, the capability has continuously tripled. On the average, the capability of Godson series chip doubles every year, four times of what Moore's law claims, and China should accumulate small successes into large success." Currently, the Loongson box that comes with a 600Mhz Godson 2E processor is sold in China at CNY1599 (~US$200) without monitor, mouse, and keyboard.
These computers primarily run the Linux operating system, however users have managed to port other operating systems such as Windows CE to the Loongson architecture.
Linux distributions that work on Loongson:
- Official Loongson Website (In Chinese)
- Chinese V-Dragon chip now on sale
- China launches Linux 'dragon chip', challenges Intel
- China's first server 'dragon chip'
- BLX IC Design
- Information page on the Godson II
- Article on Chinese development.
- Prof. Li Guojie page
- AMD and Blx Ic Design Corporation Open New Computing Client Development Center In China AMD pressrelease.
- Chinese design center spins Linux-based "computing client" designs article @Linuxdevices
- Chinese miniPC giveaway targets Apple, Microsoft article @Linuxdevices
- Godson 2E by ST Microelectronics Image
godson in Spanish: Godson
godson in French: Loongson
godson in Russian: Loongson
godson in Chinese: 龙芯


If you check the smart TV brands on sale you will realize there are some brands that were not available a month ago. This makes it very hard for people to decide on what to buy. People are no longer paying for cable but rather streaming the shows they want on Hulu, HBO as well as Netflix. In the short-term, more than 70% of the households will have smart TVs. For anyone who is hoping to buy a smart TV in the future, this is the best article to make a choice. It is important for you to know exactly what the smart TV is before you make a purchase. Smarts TVs are different from streaming devices even if they essentially do the same job. Amazon Fire, Roku, Google Chromecast and Apple TV work by connecting to your TV set. These devices have a lot of apps you can for entertainment like YouTube, Pandora, and Netflix. However, this is needed if the TV does not have WiFi capabilities. for streaming, it just takes connecting these devices to your TV. When you hook up the television set with a digital antenna you will be in a position to want the local TV channels. In case you are using a smart TV, all these features will be available without the need for anything. The modern ones even have a home assistant feature and voice recognition. You can use Alexa or Google Assistant. The Samsun SmartHub allows you to control your home via the TV set. You can turn the lights on or off and even lock the door by giving the TV commands.
When you start doing research on the smart TV to buy, you will be amazed by the available brands and you will also note that there are different platforms the smart TVs run on. You can stream through Amazon Fire courtesy of Amazon Fire Stick. When using Insignia or Toshiba devices, you will realize the platform is the same. Anyone using this platform will not be able to access YouTube though. Android TV is the next streaming platform which is primarily used by Sharp and Sony TV brands. You will not have problems with their user interface and it is always updated. Anyone who has a Google account can expect a better experience with Android TV because the company has a lot of information about its clients. Roku TV platform is also famous for the many apps available. many of the affordable smart TV brands have this streaming platform. Samsung SmartHub is the operating system in Samsung’s smart TVs. The look is user-friendly and different and you can learn more from this website. You can connect it to Samsung’s Smart Home and choose the apps you need from the horizontal bar located at the bottom part.


WARNING: the rtbth-dkms module BREAKS all RT3290 functionality, including wireless LAN when used with linux kernel version 4.16 (and probably later ones).
The RT3290 chip provides both WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity, but while on Arch WLAN connectivity works out of the box by using the kernel modules for RT2x00 chips, getting Bluetooth connectivity to work is a little bit more complicated. In this post I will describe how I got my bluetooth headset to work on my laptop.
In the first place, as recommended in the Bluetooth page in the Arch wiki we need to install the recommended
$ sudo pacman -S bluez bluez-utils
Once these are installed, we will need a driver module to provide the functionality. In the ArchLinux User Repository there are three packages which should be capable of providing it:
- rt3290sta-dkms: I was completely unable to get this working. As soon as I built and installed the package, I even lost WLAN connectivity (it blacklists rt2800 and rt2x00 modules), and had to remove the package to be able to recover it, because I was unable to get it working.
- rtbth-dkms: This package was removed in favor of the next one (see comments in AUR).
- rtbth-dkms-git: This is the good one. It says it is version 126.96.36.199, but it actually pulls the last version on the repository. Be advised.
All the three options use
dkms, so we should install it too, together with the headers for your kernel:
$ sudo pacman -S dkms linux-headers
Now we are ready to install the module. I personally like yaourt to install packages from AUR:
$ sudo yaourt -S dkms rtbth-dkms-git
Once it is built and installed, there are a couple more of things to do. The first thing is to enable the bluetooth service:
$ sudo sudo systemctl enable bluetooth.service
And the second one, to tell
systemd to reload the module at boot, and thus avoiding the “reload problem” mentioned in the comments of the
rtbth-dkms-git package. We can do this by adding a
/etc/modules-load.d/rtbth.conf file, containing a single line:
/etc/modules-load.d/rtbth.conf -------------------------------------------------------------- rtbth
After rebooting, everything should be working, and we should be able to interact with
bluetooth devices using
bluetoothctl. In my case I followed the instructions in the Bluetooth Headset Wiki page to get my headset working.


Hitachi Energy hands over North Sea Link, the first interconnector between Norway and the UK
Hitachi Energy has announced it has handed over the North Sea Link power interconnector to Statnett, the national power grid operator in Norway, and National Grid, which owns and manages gas and electricity infrastructure in the UK and northeastern United States.
The link, which is the world’s longest subsea power interconnector, is enabled by HVDC Light®, Hitachi Energy’s high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, interconnects Norway’s and the UK’s power grids, which are separated by the North Sea.
North Sea Link has the capacity to transmit 1,400 megawatts (MW) of renewable power through a 720-kilometer HVDC underwater cable, which is enough electricity to supply 1.4 million UK homes.*1 It allows Norway to import wind power from the UK and the UK to import hydropower from Norway. This efficient power exchange will help increase grid resilience in both countries, reduce fossil-fuel power generation in the UK and avoid 23 million tons of carbon emissions by 2030.*1
“North Sea Link is a cornerstone of Europe’s carbon-neutral energy future, interconnecting national power grids and enabling the flow of electricity across borders and seas,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “The link increases power supply reliability and security in both countries, accelerates progress toward their sustainability targets, and facilitates power trading and economic growth.”
“This is an exciting day for National Grid and an important step as we look to diversify and decarbonize the UK’s electricity supply. North Sea Link is a truly remarkable feat of engineering,” said Nicola Medalova, Managing Director for National Grid Interconnectors. “North Sea Link is a great example of two countries working together to maximize their renewable energy resources for mutual benefit.”
Hitachi Energy designed, engineered, supplied and commissioned the enabling technology for the interconnector – two HVDC Light® converter stations, one at Blyth in northeast England and the other at Kvilldal, Norway. The stations convert the alternating current power from the grid into direct current for efficient transmission in the subsea cable, then reconvert it back to alternating current for use in the receiving grid.


Chinese smartphone maker LeEco has announced the sale of its first smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset — LeEco Le Max Pro, a month after the device was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas.
The company made the announcement on Monday at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in Barcelona, the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain. The new generation mobile phone is priced at approximately Rs.21,000.
LeEco Le Max Pro Specifications
Let’s have a look at the specifications of LeEco Le Max Pro below :
It is reported that the Le Max Pro’s first sale was limited to just 1,000 units, and that engineering models instead of commercial models were sold in the flash sale that began at 12pm on Tuesday. We can expect the company to bump up the price closer at the full retail launch.
“As the new generation of LeEco’s superphone, it sets three worldwide industry benchmarks – the first Android smartphone with Snapdragon 820 chipset, ultrasonic Sense ID fingerprint scanner, and 802.11ad connectivity,” a company statement said.
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The dual frequency bands in this TP-Link WDR3600 wireless router support the combined bandwidth of up to 600 Mbps. The dual USB ports allow the users to connect the external removable devices and printers. You can easily share the printers and files locally. The external Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure the lightning fast transfer speed over the networks.
The TP-Link firmware is actually software that acts as a communication channel between the users, router and the computer. The TP-Link firmware acts as an interface between the users and their device. It is only through this firmware that a user is able to configure and customize their router.
Why do we need to update the firmware of the TP-Link router?
Updating the firmware of the router is a very important process. The TP-Link WDR3600 wireless router needs to be updated from time to time so that the router is kept in its best working condition. Moreover, updating the firmware adds up many crucial features of the router.
Added security in its basic frame
Web filtration option
Updating the firmware of the TP-Link router firmware
The TP-Link wireless router firmware can be updated much easily and the users with little or even no prior experience of networking can update the router with much ease.
Follow the below-mentioned steps carefully and the firmware of the router will be updated in no time.
Click the system settings>router firmware.
Then click on the update tab and select the update file from where you have saved it earlier. The router firmware update process will begin itself and within few seconds your router will be rebooted and the new updated firmware will be added to it.
Hack– Make sure that the router at the end gets a reboot properly and without any hassle. The router will get a reboot in no time, so wait patiently because if the router reboot at the end gets hurdled, then the router can get useless and or even get corrupted.


Handwritten digit recognition is not something new, but what if the model is built using Excel? In this video, we will use the neural network model built by Mike Pallister and we are going to turn it into an API with an interface so we can test it on the browser.
We will explain briefly how the prediction model works and then convert the model into an API. If you want to learn how to convert an Excel model into an API, this video is for you. You can also understand more about how the neural network model works in Excel.
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Anti-static foam swab significance
Static electricity can lead to serious problems in the industry, electronic manufacturing, data storage, printing, packaging, pharmaceutical and textile industries are recognized by the static problems, they are seeking remedial measures
Electrostatic charges can be a huge problem for small, sensitive electronic devices. Some devices may be damaged or destroyed
According to the ESD Association estimates, 25% of all electronic equipment damaged for unknown reasons can be attributed to the electrostatic damage and ESD damage of the electronics industry to $ 5 billion per year.
Once the electronic device is exposed to an ESD event, the circuit of the device may be permanently damaged, causing the equipment to malfunction.
Another problem is that dust or contaminants can also be attracted to the surface and products of your equipment by static electricity. Dust and other contaminants can affect product quality and productivity, which is not allowed.
In the production process, in order to reduce the loss must use anti-static foam swab for cleaning. Meditech is a professional manufacturer of foam swabs, the production of anti-static foam swab, has been in the field of optoelectronics, microelectronics and other static-sensitive industries have been widely used


DPL refers to a new type of optical rejuvenation technology. Different from the traditional photon rejuvenation technology, the narrow-spectrum light technology can stimulate the selected narrow-spectrum pulse light in the 100nm band, which contains the absorption peaks of melanin, oxygen and hemoglobin at the same time, which enables the effective treatment energy to be accurately concentrated, and can quickly and effectively solve the problems of facial color spots and telangiectasia (red face). DPL narrow spectrum light rejuvenation is known as an epoch-making optical beauty rejuvenation technology because its curative effect significantly exceeds photon rejuvenation and the treatment cycle is significantly shortened.
Different from the traditional photon rejuvenation technology, DPL technology can stimulate the selected narrow-spectrum pulse light in the 100nm band, which contains the absorption peaks of melanin, oxygen and hemoglobin at the same time, so as to accurately concentrate the effective treatment energy and quickly and effectively solve the problems of facial spots and telangiectasia (red face). Narrow spectrum DPL rejuvenation is known as an epoch-making optical rejuvenation technology because it is significantly better than photon rejuvenation and greatly shortens the course of treatment.
DPL photorejuvenation takes about 15 days to a month to see the effect. The specific time is not fixed, which is mainly related to their own physique. If the physique is better, the metabolic capacity of the body is relatively fast, and the recovery time is relatively short. For the physique is worse, the recovery time is relatively long.
This is a new high-tech technology of photon rejuvenation in the era of medicine and beauty. It can help our skin to have a photon rejuvenation and make our skin more transparent and white. It can make our skin look more three-dimensional and profound. This technology is of epoch-making significance at present. It can also help us regulate our skin. It is very good.
DPL photorejuvenation is a new technology, which has better effect than traditional photorejuvenation. In particular, the treatment effect of facial color spots and other skin problems has exceeded the traditional Photorejuvenation, the treatment cycle has been shortened a lot, and the relative safety has been improved. Therefore, the population using this technology is much higher than photorejuvenation.


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C&C Power is a manufacturer of DC power systems for both the telecom and UPS industries. We provide a large assortment of DC power products including both large and compact telecom power systems, fuse and breaker distribution panels, battery systems, rectifiers, relay racks, batteries, cable, and other system components. C&C Power also offers a variety of UPS peripherals including battery cabinets, maintenance bypass panels, remote alarm panels, and multiple AC distribution options.
C&C Power manufactures a full line of factory assembled battery cabinets available in a wide range of sizes and colors to meet your specific needs. All factory assembled cabinets are ETL, CSA and UL 1778 listed.
C&C Power manufactures a large assortment of telecom power products including both large and compact DC power systems, fuse and breaker distribution panels, battery systems, rectifiers, relay racks, batteries, cable, and other system components.
C&C Power manufactures a full line of UPS peripheral products available for use with any UPS system. Battery disconnects, circuit breaker distribution, maintenance bypass panels, outlet panels, and remote status alarm panels are available for any UPS application. Each of our solutions are tested to UL Standards and CSA certified.
C&C Power stocks thousands of batteries from many of the leading manufacturers in the industry including CSB, Deka, Enersys and many others. Along with batteries, C&C Power has a wide range of fully assembled solutions available to accommodate your unique power system needs.
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What is iPool?
iPool is an energy forecasting software developed by iEnergy Australia, established in 1997. The iPool Software is being used by major energy market participants in the Philippines.
iPool uses stochastic simulation to model the energy market. It uses accurate Market Bid-Based dispatch optimization and has Intelligent Bid Behaviour Modelling that responds dynamically to changing market conditions using Fuzzy Inference System technology. It accurately forecasts the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market Price by accommodating for uncertain demand variables, plant failures, renewable energy generation and transmission constraints.
Why do we use a Probabilistic Model?
Probabilistic, or Stochastic price forecasting, allows the assessment of the impact of dynamic assumptions, as compared to a deterministic approach, where a single result is obtained. Therefore, the range of price forecast results can be used to quantify the commercial uncertainty and determine the Value-at-Risk of a company’s portfolio.
Our methodology generates a sufficiently high number of random forecasts from dynamic assumptions. With this, we are confident that we have captured majority of the uncertainties in the market.


- Echo Plus is a hands-free smart speaker that you control using your voice. It connects to Alexa – a cloud based voice service to play music, make calls, check weather and news, set alarms, control smart home devices, and much more.
- Echo Plus has built-in smart hub using which you can setup compatible Zigbee enabled smart home devices directly. Just ask Alexa to discover your devices. You can control compatible lights and plugs from Philips, Syska, TP-Link and Oakter, using just your voice.
- Echo Plus has powerful speakers that fill the room with immersive 360° omnidirectional audio, and deliver crisp vocals and dynamic bass response.
- Just ask for a song, artist, or genre from your favourite music services like Amazon Prime Music, Saavn, and TuneIn. Using multi-room music, you can even play music across multiple Echo devices at the same time.
- With seven microphones, beam-forming technology, and noise cancellation, Echo Plus hears you from any direction-even in noisy environments or while playing music.
- Call or message anyone hands-free who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App. Simply ask “Alexa, how do I set up calling?” to get started. You can also use Alexa to make Skype calls.
- Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills. Just ask Alexa to order food from Zomato, request a ride from Ola, book a carpenter from Urbanclap, and more.
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- Set up your smart lights and plugs from Philips Hue and Anchor without a separate hub – just ask “Alexa, discover my devices”. Also control other compatible smart lights, plugs and remotes from Oakter, Syska, TP-Link, and more.
- Echo Plus connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.


With experts predicting 50 billion devices to be connected to networks worldwide by 2020, Internet of Things (IoT) technology is forging fresh business opportunities, bringing exciting new products to market, and introducing advancements that will impact literally every corner of our society. Toshiba is a global leader in this new era of interconnectivity and can help you capitalize on this revolution.
Making the most of our heritage as a technology innovator while employing the cloud and big data in ways few Global 1000 companies can, Toshiba has developed IoT solutions that have opened up a world of possibilities.
Backed by over a century of innovation, we’ve developed a full range of components—databases, sensors, memory chips, gateways, software, agents and more—which now power many successful IoT projects.
And with our extensive experience in the fields of manufacturing, energy, water treatment, social infrastructure, healthcare, and distribution, we are well equipped to help you create the products and solutions that improve lives and build value.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Interactieve TV Decoder
What is an Interactieve TV Decoder?
An Interactieve TV Decoder is a device that reads the incoming IP signal and converts it into an audiovisual signal compatible with televisions. The device used by EasyVoice Telecom is the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder.
How is the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder connected?
The MAG 322 only needs to be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable, the internet via an Ethernet cable, and to the power grid via the included adapter.
What are the dimensions of the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder?
The MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder has the following dimensions: 132 x 87 x 26 mm. The device weighs 144 grams.
What connections does the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder have?
The MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder used by EasyVoice Telecom has the following connections:
HDMI 1.4b with HDCP
2x USB 2.0
3.5mm audio jack
Does the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder have Wifi?
The standard MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder does not have built-in Wifi. You can order a Wifi adapter in our store.
Can multiple devices be used on a single subscription?
Each Interactieve TV Decoder can be connected to a single television. If you choose to receive TV via the application, you can use a single key on multiple devices, such as the Android app, the iOS app, or an app for Samsung Smart TVs.
What is the image quality of the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder?
The MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder supports fullHD 1080p resolution video and plays the latest audio and video formats with subtitle support. Thanks to HEVC support, your end-users can enjoy the highest quality image and sound.
Is there a remote control included with the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder?
The MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder from EasyVoice Telecom comes with a universal remote control. This allows end-users to control the Interactieve TV Decoder. The USB ports also allow connecting a keyboard or mouse to the device.
Can I record with the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder?
Currently, this is not fully supported. Work is being done on this feature. Further details will follow in the future. For now, you can enable time shift using a USB storage medium, allowing you to pause and fast forward programs.
I think my Interactieve TV Decoder is broken. What now?
In case of problems with the MAG 322 Interactieve TV Decoder, we always recommend turning off the device first and then turning it back on. In case of technical problems, please contact us.
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If you are thinking of getting a new phone in these days, then the Indian lava company has launched the lava z61 pro, which is going to hit the Chinese companies. With which we can ignore the Chinese phone and strengthen the Prime Minister’s slogan “Made in India”. Let’s know about the feature of this great phone: –
On the rear panel of the phone, 8 megapixels and 5-megapixel front camera for selfies have been given. Special features of the phone include a 1.6GHz octa-core processor and a 5.45-inch HD Plus display.
- Price in the Indian market
The price in the Indian market price of lava Z 61 Pro is less than 6000 rupees 5,774. The phone will come in two gradient finishes – Midnight Blue and Amber Red. Lava says that the phone will be made available on Flipkart and Amazon. It will also be made available in the offline market soon.
- Lava Z61 Pro specifications
Lava Z61 Pro has dual sim support and a 5.45 inch HD + display. Which comes with 18: 9 aspect ratios. Traditional bezels have been used in this smartphone. It works on a 1.6GHz octa-core processor. In this smartphone of the low budget range, users will get 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. Which users can expand up to 128GB with the help of microSD card support.
Talking about the camera, an 8-megapixel single camera sensor with an LED flash has been given on the rear panel. Apart from this, a 5-megapixel front camera for selfie and video calling is given in the top-bezel. Camera features include Bokeh Mode, Burst Mode, Panorama, and Filters et cetera. The phone has a battery of 3,100mAh and MicroUSB port is available for charging connectivity.


When we were little, we thought that by the year 2000 we’d be driving around flying cars. Fail.
When we were little, we imagined science driving us into a high-tech area of automation and robots. Fail.
When we were little, we thought of technology and the future as cold and mega-mechanic. Super ultra-fail.
Most of our perceptions on technology and the future have been way off. Luckily for us, the truth in the future and high technology is anything but cold. Luckily for us, we were wrong about technology driving us apart.
In truth, technology hasn’t been driven by scientists as much as we thought. As surprising as it may seem, technology has been driven by entrepreneurs — very young ones, at that.
There is no scientist within the founders of what I affectionately refer to as GAFA (Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple). Garage startups and originally starting small and very niche, GAFA shows us that most of the biggest innovations in consumer-facing technology could have been developed by anyone.
Even better still, these technologies have brought us closer together. We can watch grandkids grow up from a continent away. We can catch up with friends from across the world. We can make new friends and build businesses from remote locations. We can attend MIT or multiple other elite educational institutions — they are only a click a way.
What is most important is that what starts online does not stay online.


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Representation of an input midi port
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Representation of an output midi port
Return the number of devices. This number will not change during the lifetime of the program.
Translate portmidi error number into human readable message. * These strings are constants (set at compile time) so client has * no need to allocate storage
Translate portmidi host error into human readable message. These strings are computed at run time, so client has to allocate storage. After this routine executes, the host error is cleared.
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Non Contact and Accurate Reading: Use this non contact IR thermometer to read temperatures from a distance, while avoiding cross infection. IR thermometer has a quality lens and machined baffles to ensure accuracy with a 12:1 distance-to-target spot ratio. And, the thermometer gun’s bright pointing laser helps you aim.
It is actually more accurate and healthier than standard mercury thermometers.
Considerate Design: Infrared technology makes this thermometer handy to measure the temperature safely and assuredly. The elderly can easily operate this thermometer. You can read it clearly even in the dark with a large back-light LCD screen.
Intelligent Humanized Design: Our digital IR thermometer can store and recall up to 32 temperature readings, available to help you track changes of temperature.
Widely Use: The Forehead Thermometer can be widely use in family, school and even in public. It is suitable for infants, babies, children, adults and elders. Suitable for both indoors & outdoors use.
Digital Display and auto-off functions: The LCD screen is backlit, also has an auto-off function to extend the battery life, and features a low battery indicator so you never accidentally run out of battery.
Benefits of Non-contact Infrared Thermometer
- Measures the temperature from a distance.
- The thermometer is compact, lightweight and easy to use.
- Provides accurate measurements.
- Temperature reading available in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.


A small PCB the size of a TO-220 case containing a PWM voltage regulator to replace the classic 7805 by a more efficient regulator and with better ripple suppression.
I took over the project and made a PCB which uses a TPS62150 buck convertor to convert a positive potential between 5.5V and 17V to an output of 5V at 1A. If other resistor values are chosen in the feedback loop one can make a version that outputs a different potential. Like 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.5V or 1.2V. I haven't checked the lower voltage input limit of those lower voltages. But I guess it's about 0.5V above the output voltage at 1A output current.
The design still contains R3, for LC filter stability, which might be removed for the final version, if proven to be unnecessary.
I managed to assemble it by hand with a hot air solder gun and solder paste. I only had to resolder the IC once, too much paste. And it functions! I just need to do some extensive tests to measure the exact performance.
I added some test results in a zip file, I tested it with resistive loads, 4.7Ω, 20Ω and 470Ω. (Uncooled!) And I varied the input voltages to see what the effect is on the efficiency, as that is the major issue with linear regulators.
I updated the Excel sheet with some measurents I did in the lab on an 7805. (Cooled!) I put the efficiencies together in the graphs so the difference in efficiency is obvious to see. It is also interresting to take a look at the ouput voltages, the 7805 has a way higher dropout voltage.
I did a pulsed load test to see what would happen in an unideal load condition. I attached a 47Ω load and in parrallel a 6.8Ω load switched by an IRF530 N-MOSFET at 50kHz. That is a load step from about 10% to 85%. I am very pleased with the scope images I added here. No instability whatsoever but there is a spike when the load drops from 85% to 10%, but look at the scale, that is a frequency in the MHz range. A ferrite bead in series with the output could easily fix this. But then again, this is no realistic load scenario. I did have 1uF electrolitic caps on the input and output. A small value ceramic cap could be benificial as well.
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