This document discusses power analysis of the H.264/AVC video codec for mobile platforms. It provides background on video codecs and their encoder and decoder architectures. It then focuses on analyzing the power dissipation of the H.264 encoder, discussing its transform, quantization, and profiling. Experimental results show FPGAs are not well-suited for low-power optimizations. It concludes that while H.264 is power-intensive, an augmented cell phone architecture using coprocessors may balance power requirements with improved user experience.
The Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, also known as the Golden Temple, is the most significant place of worship for Sikhs. It houses the eternal Guru of Sikhism, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and is considered holy. The temple is moved daily to the Sri Akal Takhat Sahib at 10 PM and returned, and its golden exterior and exquisite marblework were commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the Sikh Empire.
This document discusses the use of Android to power the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides context on smart cities and the growth of connected devices. Key points made include that Android is well-suited for IoT due to its power efficiency, ease of development, and ability to connect devices. Specific Android-powered IoT platforms and tools are mentioned, such as Bluetooth Smart, Xively for data logging, and Google's efforts in the space. Issues around standardization, scale, and privacy of isolated IoT networks are also addressed.
The document discusses trends in libraries in the 21st century, including moving to digital formats like Library 2.0 and the web reloaded, as well as using laptop computers like the Dell Latitude for education and Apple styles in libraries. It also references a 179 km of shelves in the Bodelian Library in Oxford, UK and jokes about remembering the second slide.
1) The document discusses trends and challenges in the emerging field of the Internet of Things (IoT), which connects physical objects through internet connectivity and sensors.
2) Key enabling technologies for IoT include RFID, NFC, barcodes, QR codes, IPv6, and Bluetooth Smart devices.
3) Major issues in implementing IoT on a large scale involve lack of standardization, managing the huge number of connected devices, ensuring real-time performance, and addressing privacy and security threats posed by interconnected devices.
This document provides an overview of controlling real-world devices from Android using Arduino and Amarino. It discusses what Arduino and Amarino are, how to connect an Arduino device to Android using Amarino, and includes examples of demo apps. The architecture and API of Amarino are also outlined, along with where to find documentation and support for Amarino online.
The document provides information on the components and capabilities of a CanSat kit for a small satellite project. It includes an Arduino Pro Micro microcontroller, RFM69HW 433MHz radio transceiver, BMP180 temperature and pressure sensor, and 9V battery. The kit allows experimenting with space technology, electronics, programming, documentation, and problem solving skills through a small satellite project.
The document discusses running Android on the Raspberry Pi single-board computer. It provides specifications for the Raspberry Pi Model B, including its 700MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, HDMI and Ethernet ports. It notes that while Android can run on the ARM-based Raspberry Pi, current versions have issues like being unusable, very slow or not publicly released. Development is ongoing to improve Android performance on the Raspberry Pi.
This document discusses power analysis of the H.264/AVC video codec for mobile platforms. It provides background on video codecs and their encoder and decoder architectures. It then focuses on analyzing the power dissipation of the H.264 encoder, discussing its transform, quantization, and profiling. Experimental results show FPGAs are not well-suited for low-power optimizations. It concludes that while H.264 is power-intensive, an augmented cell phone architecture using coprocessors may balance power requirements with improved user experience.
The Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, also known as the Golden Temple, is the most significant place of worship for Sikhs. It houses the eternal Guru of Sikhism, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and is considered holy. The temple is moved daily to the Sri Akal Takhat Sahib at 10 PM and returned, and its golden exterior and exquisite marblework were commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the Sikh Empire.
This document discusses the use of Android to power the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides context on smart cities and the growth of connected devices. Key points made include that Android is well-suited for IoT due to its power efficiency, ease of development, and ability to connect devices. Specific Android-powered IoT platforms and tools are mentioned, such as Bluetooth Smart, Xively for data logging, and Google's efforts in the space. Issues around standardization, scale, and privacy of isolated IoT networks are also addressed.
The document discusses trends in libraries in the 21st century, including moving to digital formats like Library 2.0 and the web reloaded, as well as using laptop computers like the Dell Latitude for education and Apple styles in libraries. It also references a 179 km of shelves in the Bodelian Library in Oxford, UK and jokes about remembering the second slide.
1) The document discusses trends and challenges in the emerging field of the Internet of Things (IoT), which connects physical objects through internet connectivity and sensors.
2) Key enabling technologies for IoT include RFID, NFC, barcodes, QR codes, IPv6, and Bluetooth Smart devices.
3) Major issues in implementing IoT on a large scale involve lack of standardization, managing the huge number of connected devices, ensuring real-time performance, and addressing privacy and security threats posed by interconnected devices.
This document provides an overview of controlling real-world devices from Android using Arduino and Amarino. It discusses what Arduino and Amarino are, how to connect an Arduino device to Android using Amarino, and includes examples of demo apps. The architecture and API of Amarino are also outlined, along with where to find documentation and support for Amarino online.
The document provides information on the components and capabilities of a CanSat kit for a small satellite project. It includes an Arduino Pro Micro microcontroller, RFM69HW 433MHz radio transceiver, BMP180 temperature and pressure sensor, and 9V battery. The kit allows experimenting with space technology, electronics, programming, documentation, and problem solving skills through a small satellite project.
The document discusses running Android on the Raspberry Pi single-board computer. It provides specifications for the Raspberry Pi Model B, including its 700MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, HDMI and Ethernet ports. It notes that while Android can run on the ARM-based Raspberry Pi, current versions have issues like being unusable, very slow or not publicly released. Development is ongoing to improve Android performance on the Raspberry Pi.
This document summarizes Alexandru Iovanovici's background and research interests. It discusses his educational background, publications, work experience, and personal projects related to embedded systems and robotics using Arduino. It then provides an overview of the Internet of Things (IoT), including trends, issues, and a bio-inspired approach to managing large-scale heterogeneous sensor networks. Iovanovici proposes investigating the applicability of bio-inspiration to organize and manage IoT networks through simulation. Finally, it discusses current IoT implementations, alliances, and the state of the industry.
The document discusses using Arduino boards for networking and Internet of Things applications. It describes various networking options for Arduinos including wired protocols like Ethernet and serial, and wireless options like ZigBee, Bluetooth, and WiFi. It also provides an example of building a simple networked device with Arduinos and ZigBee modules to send button press events over a wireless network.
This document discusses using JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) testing to test system-on-chip (SoC) interconnects. It proposes adding boundary scan cells to interconnect wires to test for faults like opens, shorts, and crosstalk-induced signal integrity issues. An Integrity Loss Sensor Cell is described that can detect voltage and delay violations. Experimental results show these sensor cells add only modest area overhead. The approach extends standard JTAG to enable comprehensive testing of SoC interconnects.
This document summarizes Alexandru Iovanovici's background and research interests. It discusses his educational background, publications, work experience, and personal projects related to embedded systems and robotics using Arduino. It then provides an overview of the Internet of Things (IoT), including trends, issues, and a bio-inspired approach to managing large-scale heterogeneous sensor networks. Iovanovici proposes investigating the applicability of bio-inspiration to organize and manage IoT networks through simulation. Finally, it discusses current IoT implementations, alliances, and the state of the industry.
The document discusses using Arduino boards for networking and Internet of Things applications. It describes various networking options for Arduinos including wired protocols like Ethernet and serial, and wireless options like ZigBee, Bluetooth, and WiFi. It also provides an example of building a simple networked device with Arduinos and ZigBee modules to send button press events over a wireless network.
This document discusses using JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) testing to test system-on-chip (SoC) interconnects. It proposes adding boundary scan cells to interconnect wires to test for faults like opens, shorts, and crosstalk-induced signal integrity issues. An Integrity Loss Sensor Cell is described that can detect voltage and delay violations. Experimental results show these sensor cells add only modest area overhead. The approach extends standard JTAG to enable comprehensive testing of SoC interconnects.