This document provides recommendations for improving the process of capturing 3D scans of prostheses to create custom covers from UNYQ. It details the methods previously used at SSPR, including issues with using an iPad Mini. Testing alternative devices found the iPhone 6 generated scans 25% higher quality and 50% faster than the iPad Mini. Further testing an iPad Air 2 found processing power most affects scan quality. The recommendation is to purchase an iPad Pro to generate the best possible scans for UNYQ covers.
Eye tracking and its economic feasibilityJeffrey Funk
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to analyze how the economic feasibility of eye tracking technology is becoming better through improvements in infrared LEDs, micro-projectors, image sensors, and microprocessors. The capability to track an eye’s movement can help us better identify tired drivers and equipment operators, understand the eye movements of retail shoppers, and develop better human-computer interfaces. Tired drivers and machine operators lead to accidents and these accidents lead to loss of human life and equipment damage. Retailers would like to better understand the eye movements of their customers in order to better design retail stores. Eye trackers would enable one type of human-computer interface, Google Glasses, to understand the information that users are viewing and thus what they want to access
Eye tracking is done with a combination of infrared LEDs, micro-projectors, image sensors, and microprocessors. All of these components are experiencing rapid improvements in cost and performance as feature sizes are made smaller and the number of transistors are increased. Improvements in image sensors have led to higher accuracy and precision where precision refers to consistency. Much of these improvements have come from higher pixel densities and sampling frequencies of the image sensors; the latter enables tracking even when there are head movements.
These improvements have also led to lower costs and cost reductions continue to occur. The cost of high-end eye tracking systems have dropped from about 30,000 USD in 2000 to 18,000 in 2010 and 5,000 in 2013. Further reductions will occur as Moore’s Law continues and as higher volumes enable lower margins.
Eye tracking technology measures eye movements and gaze using cameras and light sources. It has various applications in research and product design. Eye trackers generally use infrared light and cameras to track the reflection of light sources off the eye to determine where a person is looking. Researchers can use eye tracking data to observe what stimuli capture people's attention and where their visual focus lies. The technology provides an unobtrusive way to understand how people interact with and process their environments.
Paulin hansen.2011.gaze interaction from bedmrgazer
This document describes a low-cost gaze tracking system designed for bedbound people. The system uses off-the-shelf hardware including a video camera, projector, and computer running open-source gaze tracking software. A large image is projected on a wall in front of the bed to allow visibility for others in the room while freeing up space around the bedridden user. An experiment tested the system's accuracy and precision with 12 subjects in both seated and lying positions. Gaze tracking was found to be most accurate and precise when subjects were seated versus lying down, and in the bottom half of the projected image versus the top half. The system achieved sufficient accuracy for basic gaze-based interaction applications.
Amazing Breakthrough Technologies That Can Potentially Change the WorldMarie Weaver
A breakthrough is not actually breaking through something and coming out with something never seen or imagined. A breakthrough is the byproduct of multiple innovations combined into one big evolution. Evolution in any medium of our lives takes place when multiple small innovations, experiments, and discoveries combined together to create a new, never before seen feature or a product that leverages our existing lives.
The three Finalists were:
*WEKIT — Wearable Experience for Knowledge Intensive Training — pitch by Paul Lefrere, Innovation Lead
*Sapien Labs (WINNER) — pitch by Tara Thiagarajan, Founder & Chief Scientist
*MyndYou — pitch by Shira Yama Nir, Project Manager
*Judged by: Bill Tucker, Senior Advisor to the K12 Education Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Eduardo Briceño, CEO and Co-founder of Mindset Works; John Cammack, Angel Investor; Neil Allison, Director of Business Model Innovation at Pearson North America
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
Eye tracking technology allows users to control devices with their eyes. It works by tracking the movement of the user's eyes using infrared light and cameras. The technology measures the point of gaze and motion of the eyes. It is being used in applications like assistive technologies, video games, and marketing research. In the future, eye tracking may allow new methods of human-computer interaction and be integrated into more devices.
Wearable Medical Records Talk at Wearables Tech Conferencedrchrono
This document discusses wearables in healthcare and their increasing role. It notes that 75,000 physicians have signed up, 270 million health records have been processed in 2014, and 4 million patients are on the platform. It also provides case studies of how different doctors have used the technology, including using medical speech to text, digital records instead of paper, and accessing notes from anywhere. Finally, it discusses trends driving wearables like decreasing hardware costs, increased computing power based on Moore's Law, and the growth of smartphones, connected devices, and cloud computing.
Wearable Medical Records Talk at Wearables Tech ConferenceDaniel Kivatinos
Daniel Kivatinos, cofounder and COO of drchrono talks about Wearable Medical Records at the Wearable Tech Conference
http://www.wearablestechcon.com/
A video of this talk can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm6NP7cPDNI&feature=youtu.be
Eye tracking and its economic feasibilityJeffrey Funk
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to analyze how the economic feasibility of eye tracking technology is becoming better through improvements in infrared LEDs, micro-projectors, image sensors, and microprocessors. The capability to track an eye’s movement can help us better identify tired drivers and equipment operators, understand the eye movements of retail shoppers, and develop better human-computer interfaces. Tired drivers and machine operators lead to accidents and these accidents lead to loss of human life and equipment damage. Retailers would like to better understand the eye movements of their customers in order to better design retail stores. Eye trackers would enable one type of human-computer interface, Google Glasses, to understand the information that users are viewing and thus what they want to access
Eye tracking is done with a combination of infrared LEDs, micro-projectors, image sensors, and microprocessors. All of these components are experiencing rapid improvements in cost and performance as feature sizes are made smaller and the number of transistors are increased. Improvements in image sensors have led to higher accuracy and precision where precision refers to consistency. Much of these improvements have come from higher pixel densities and sampling frequencies of the image sensors; the latter enables tracking even when there are head movements.
These improvements have also led to lower costs and cost reductions continue to occur. The cost of high-end eye tracking systems have dropped from about 30,000 USD in 2000 to 18,000 in 2010 and 5,000 in 2013. Further reductions will occur as Moore’s Law continues and as higher volumes enable lower margins.
Eye tracking technology measures eye movements and gaze using cameras and light sources. It has various applications in research and product design. Eye trackers generally use infrared light and cameras to track the reflection of light sources off the eye to determine where a person is looking. Researchers can use eye tracking data to observe what stimuli capture people's attention and where their visual focus lies. The technology provides an unobtrusive way to understand how people interact with and process their environments.
Paulin hansen.2011.gaze interaction from bedmrgazer
This document describes a low-cost gaze tracking system designed for bedbound people. The system uses off-the-shelf hardware including a video camera, projector, and computer running open-source gaze tracking software. A large image is projected on a wall in front of the bed to allow visibility for others in the room while freeing up space around the bedridden user. An experiment tested the system's accuracy and precision with 12 subjects in both seated and lying positions. Gaze tracking was found to be most accurate and precise when subjects were seated versus lying down, and in the bottom half of the projected image versus the top half. The system achieved sufficient accuracy for basic gaze-based interaction applications.
Amazing Breakthrough Technologies That Can Potentially Change the WorldMarie Weaver
A breakthrough is not actually breaking through something and coming out with something never seen or imagined. A breakthrough is the byproduct of multiple innovations combined into one big evolution. Evolution in any medium of our lives takes place when multiple small innovations, experiments, and discoveries combined together to create a new, never before seen feature or a product that leverages our existing lives.
The three Finalists were:
*WEKIT — Wearable Experience for Knowledge Intensive Training — pitch by Paul Lefrere, Innovation Lead
*Sapien Labs (WINNER) — pitch by Tara Thiagarajan, Founder & Chief Scientist
*MyndYou — pitch by Shira Yama Nir, Project Manager
*Judged by: Bill Tucker, Senior Advisor to the K12 Education Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Eduardo Briceño, CEO and Co-founder of Mindset Works; John Cammack, Angel Investor; Neil Allison, Director of Business Model Innovation at Pearson North America
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
Eye tracking technology allows users to control devices with their eyes. It works by tracking the movement of the user's eyes using infrared light and cameras. The technology measures the point of gaze and motion of the eyes. It is being used in applications like assistive technologies, video games, and marketing research. In the future, eye tracking may allow new methods of human-computer interaction and be integrated into more devices.
Wearable Medical Records Talk at Wearables Tech Conferencedrchrono
This document discusses wearables in healthcare and their increasing role. It notes that 75,000 physicians have signed up, 270 million health records have been processed in 2014, and 4 million patients are on the platform. It also provides case studies of how different doctors have used the technology, including using medical speech to text, digital records instead of paper, and accessing notes from anywhere. Finally, it discusses trends driving wearables like decreasing hardware costs, increased computing power based on Moore's Law, and the growth of smartphones, connected devices, and cloud computing.
Wearable Medical Records Talk at Wearables Tech ConferenceDaniel Kivatinos
Daniel Kivatinos, cofounder and COO of drchrono talks about Wearable Medical Records at the Wearable Tech Conference
http://www.wearablestechcon.com/
A video of this talk can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm6NP7cPDNI&feature=youtu.be
El documento describe la localización y características físicas, climáticas y ecológicas de la región de Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, México, donde se construirá un nuevo campus de la Escuela de Ciencias Médicas y Biológicas. También analiza la infraestructura urbana existente, incluyendo educación, salud, vivienda, transporte, energía eléctrica y uso del suelo. El terreno propuesto de 23 hectáreas se encuentra cerca de una mina y es accesible por la carretera principal
Adora B. Rarangur's CV summarizes her qualifications and 11 years of experience in hotel and restaurant work and 3 years of experience in facilities management. She currently works as a Soft Services Supervisor for Arabtec Enviro green LLC in the UAE. Previously she held roles such as Assistant Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Floor Supervisor, and Head Waitress. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and Tagalog and has received several awards and attended trainings for skills like managing employees, training, and first aid.
This document discusses using video games in the history classroom to engage students and promote learning. The author, a history teacher, explains how games like Assassin's Creed, Minecraft, Total War, and Plague Inc. can be used to visualize historical settings and concepts in an interactive way. Students demonstrated understanding of how diseases spread by playing Plague Inc. Battlfield 1 and Call of Duty have stimulated class discussions about the ethics of portraying real conflicts in games. Overall, video games encourage learning through trial and error and mastery, keeping students engaged in history topics.
La Restauración trajo el regreso de los monarcas absolutos a Europa luego de las guerras napoleónicas y el fin del orden establecido por el Congreso de Viena. Este periodo estuvo marcado por tensiones entre fuerzas conservadoras y liberales que buscaban mayores libertades individuales y constitucionales, mientras que a nivel cultural surgieron nuevos movimientos como el Romanticismo y el Nacionalismo.
El documento describe un programa de inmersión lingüística en español en una escuela de Fayette. El objetivo es que los estudiantes logren el éxito académico y la expresión en ambos idiomas a través de contenido curricular y actividades culturales. La planificación de una clase incluye objetivos lingüísticos como vocabulario sobre partes de una cancha de baloncesto para una unidad sobre "Marzo Loco". Al final, los estudiantes aplican los conceptos aprendidos en una actividad real en el gimnasio de la escuela
Un hombre observaba a una anciana que todos los días tiraba semillas por la ventana del autobús en el que viajaban. La anciana le explicó que quería ver flores a lo largo del camino. Aunque el hombre pensó que la idea era absurda, meses después se sorprendió al ver que todo el camino estaba lleno de flores. Se enteró de que la anciana había fallecido, pero su trabajo había dejado una herencia a todos los que podían disfrutar de la belleza de las flores.
The document discusses the history and concepts of set theory. It notes that the theory of sets was developed by German mathematician Georg Cantor in the late 19th century while working on trigonometric series. Several universal and component sets are defined and operations like union and intersection are performed on these sets. Examples of specifying sets using logical conditions are also presented.
This document provides information about purchasing a 3Com 3C10220 12-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Power Source (EPS) from Launch 3 Telecom. It includes details about payment options, same-day shipping and tracking, warranty, and additional services offered like repairs, de-installation, and asset recovery. Launch 3 Telecom is an authorized reseller and service provider of 3Com networking equipment.
Este documento explica qué es el plagio y cómo evitarlo. Define el plagio como usar ideas de otros sin reconocer adecuadamente la fuente. Explica diferentes tipos de plagio e indica que para evitarlo se debe dar crédito a ideas y citas de otras fuentes. Además, recomienda parafrasear ideas en lugar de copiar textualmente y siempre incluir referencias bibliográficas.
Este documento describe diferentes técnicas de toma de decisiones bajo incertidumbre como maximax, maximin, criterio de la media ponderada y el valor esperado. Explica que el criterio de valor esperado incorpora toda la información disponible sobre pagos y probabilidades para seleccionar la alternativa con el mayor pago esperado. También señala que realizar investigación de mercado puede ayudar a obtener estimaciones de probabilidad más precisas y así tomar una mejor decisión.
La geografía es una ciencia que estudia los procesos y fenómenos que ocurren en la superficie terrestre y las relaciones entre éstos y las actividades humanas. Se ayuda de otras ciencias y técnicas como la estadística, la demografía y la cartografía para conocer, explicar y enseñar sobre nuestro entorno y comprender las relaciones entre los lugares y las personas.
Mohammed Irfan is applying for an electrical engineer position and has over 3 years of experience working as an electrical engineer in Saudi Arabia. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and is proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and programming languages like C and C++. His experience includes designing electrical layouts, estimating quantities, performing calculations, and maintaining project documentation. He is looking to utilize his problem-solving skills and expand his knowledge and potential.
This document describes a used PCMCIA CD-ROM drive with cables for sale from Launch 3 Telecom. It provides contact information for purchasing the item, details on payment and same-day shipping, and an overview of Launch 3 Telecom's warranty and additional services.
LEWIS-- US Army CH and Formation-- MWAAR2 completejim lewis
The document summarizes the story of "The Four Chaplains" who sacrificed their lives on the USS Dorchester in 1943. It describes how as the ship was sinking after being hit by a torpedo, the four chaplains of different faiths removed their lifejackets and gave them to four frightened young men. Witnesses saw the chaplains, with their arms linked on the slanting deck, offering prayers as the ship went down. The story illustrates moral leadership and the importance of "formation" or building human character, which religious traditions aim to do through intentional strategies rather than just organic development.
Jemima Witt proposes several design options for an educational piece about Vienna and the MAK museum for young teens ages 11-16. The first option is a flat card illustration of the Vienna skyline or MAK interior with 3D relief details to create interest. The second option is a layered "dollhouse style" card that opens to reveal multiple floors and rooms of the MAK. The third option is a detailed pop-up card of the MAK building created using a laser cutter. The fourth option is a layered "concertina view" presenting different levels of the MAK or Vienna as a display piece. Next steps include creating mockups and finalizing content based on the chosen design and influences from other artists
The document contains several technology news articles.
1) Facebook announced a new program to allow users to pay to promote friends' posts without permission, raising privacy concerns.
2) Silicon Labs will collaborate with EEMBC to develop an ultra-low power microcontroller benchmark.
3) A new tablet app from Harvard researchers aims to more objectively diagnose concussions on the sidelines compared to subjective standard tests.
The document compares the performance of common OpenCV operations on flagship Android and iOS devices using three image dataset sizes. It finds that Android devices generally complete the operations faster than iOS devices, with the Galaxy Note 10.1 performing best. Face detection, Gaussian blurring, and Canny edge detection are the most computationally intensive operations, while grayscale conversion and HSV histogram calculation are least intensive. Completion times correlate strongly with battery consumption levels across devices and operations.
The article discusses Intel abandoning its "tick-tock" model of alternating new process nodes and architectures. It notes Intel will now focus on lengthening the time it uses 14nm and 10nm nodes, optimizing products for each node through architectural improvements rather than major new architectures. This signals an end to the predictable cadence Intel followed for a decade. The article also discusses how other chip makers like AMD, ARM and Nvidia improved performance and efficiency through architectural changes on the same nodes.
The document is a project report for a smart mirror created by a student team. It includes an overview of the project, a list of the hardware and software used, including APIs and a Raspberry Pi. It describes changes made from the previous quarter, including struggles faced and contributions by team members. It provides details on the final product and lessons learned.
El documento describe la localización y características físicas, climáticas y ecológicas de la región de Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, México, donde se construirá un nuevo campus de la Escuela de Ciencias Médicas y Biológicas. También analiza la infraestructura urbana existente, incluyendo educación, salud, vivienda, transporte, energía eléctrica y uso del suelo. El terreno propuesto de 23 hectáreas se encuentra cerca de una mina y es accesible por la carretera principal
Adora B. Rarangur's CV summarizes her qualifications and 11 years of experience in hotel and restaurant work and 3 years of experience in facilities management. She currently works as a Soft Services Supervisor for Arabtec Enviro green LLC in the UAE. Previously she held roles such as Assistant Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Floor Supervisor, and Head Waitress. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and Tagalog and has received several awards and attended trainings for skills like managing employees, training, and first aid.
This document discusses using video games in the history classroom to engage students and promote learning. The author, a history teacher, explains how games like Assassin's Creed, Minecraft, Total War, and Plague Inc. can be used to visualize historical settings and concepts in an interactive way. Students demonstrated understanding of how diseases spread by playing Plague Inc. Battlfield 1 and Call of Duty have stimulated class discussions about the ethics of portraying real conflicts in games. Overall, video games encourage learning through trial and error and mastery, keeping students engaged in history topics.
La Restauración trajo el regreso de los monarcas absolutos a Europa luego de las guerras napoleónicas y el fin del orden establecido por el Congreso de Viena. Este periodo estuvo marcado por tensiones entre fuerzas conservadoras y liberales que buscaban mayores libertades individuales y constitucionales, mientras que a nivel cultural surgieron nuevos movimientos como el Romanticismo y el Nacionalismo.
El documento describe un programa de inmersión lingüística en español en una escuela de Fayette. El objetivo es que los estudiantes logren el éxito académico y la expresión en ambos idiomas a través de contenido curricular y actividades culturales. La planificación de una clase incluye objetivos lingüísticos como vocabulario sobre partes de una cancha de baloncesto para una unidad sobre "Marzo Loco". Al final, los estudiantes aplican los conceptos aprendidos en una actividad real en el gimnasio de la escuela
Un hombre observaba a una anciana que todos los días tiraba semillas por la ventana del autobús en el que viajaban. La anciana le explicó que quería ver flores a lo largo del camino. Aunque el hombre pensó que la idea era absurda, meses después se sorprendió al ver que todo el camino estaba lleno de flores. Se enteró de que la anciana había fallecido, pero su trabajo había dejado una herencia a todos los que podían disfrutar de la belleza de las flores.
The document discusses the history and concepts of set theory. It notes that the theory of sets was developed by German mathematician Georg Cantor in the late 19th century while working on trigonometric series. Several universal and component sets are defined and operations like union and intersection are performed on these sets. Examples of specifying sets using logical conditions are also presented.
This document provides information about purchasing a 3Com 3C10220 12-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Power Source (EPS) from Launch 3 Telecom. It includes details about payment options, same-day shipping and tracking, warranty, and additional services offered like repairs, de-installation, and asset recovery. Launch 3 Telecom is an authorized reseller and service provider of 3Com networking equipment.
Este documento explica qué es el plagio y cómo evitarlo. Define el plagio como usar ideas de otros sin reconocer adecuadamente la fuente. Explica diferentes tipos de plagio e indica que para evitarlo se debe dar crédito a ideas y citas de otras fuentes. Además, recomienda parafrasear ideas en lugar de copiar textualmente y siempre incluir referencias bibliográficas.
Este documento describe diferentes técnicas de toma de decisiones bajo incertidumbre como maximax, maximin, criterio de la media ponderada y el valor esperado. Explica que el criterio de valor esperado incorpora toda la información disponible sobre pagos y probabilidades para seleccionar la alternativa con el mayor pago esperado. También señala que realizar investigación de mercado puede ayudar a obtener estimaciones de probabilidad más precisas y así tomar una mejor decisión.
La geografía es una ciencia que estudia los procesos y fenómenos que ocurren en la superficie terrestre y las relaciones entre éstos y las actividades humanas. Se ayuda de otras ciencias y técnicas como la estadística, la demografía y la cartografía para conocer, explicar y enseñar sobre nuestro entorno y comprender las relaciones entre los lugares y las personas.
Mohammed Irfan is applying for an electrical engineer position and has over 3 years of experience working as an electrical engineer in Saudi Arabia. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and is proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and programming languages like C and C++. His experience includes designing electrical layouts, estimating quantities, performing calculations, and maintaining project documentation. He is looking to utilize his problem-solving skills and expand his knowledge and potential.
This document describes a used PCMCIA CD-ROM drive with cables for sale from Launch 3 Telecom. It provides contact information for purchasing the item, details on payment and same-day shipping, and an overview of Launch 3 Telecom's warranty and additional services.
LEWIS-- US Army CH and Formation-- MWAAR2 completejim lewis
The document summarizes the story of "The Four Chaplains" who sacrificed their lives on the USS Dorchester in 1943. It describes how as the ship was sinking after being hit by a torpedo, the four chaplains of different faiths removed their lifejackets and gave them to four frightened young men. Witnesses saw the chaplains, with their arms linked on the slanting deck, offering prayers as the ship went down. The story illustrates moral leadership and the importance of "formation" or building human character, which religious traditions aim to do through intentional strategies rather than just organic development.
Jemima Witt proposes several design options for an educational piece about Vienna and the MAK museum for young teens ages 11-16. The first option is a flat card illustration of the Vienna skyline or MAK interior with 3D relief details to create interest. The second option is a layered "dollhouse style" card that opens to reveal multiple floors and rooms of the MAK. The third option is a detailed pop-up card of the MAK building created using a laser cutter. The fourth option is a layered "concertina view" presenting different levels of the MAK or Vienna as a display piece. Next steps include creating mockups and finalizing content based on the chosen design and influences from other artists
The document contains several technology news articles.
1) Facebook announced a new program to allow users to pay to promote friends' posts without permission, raising privacy concerns.
2) Silicon Labs will collaborate with EEMBC to develop an ultra-low power microcontroller benchmark.
3) A new tablet app from Harvard researchers aims to more objectively diagnose concussions on the sidelines compared to subjective standard tests.
The document compares the performance of common OpenCV operations on flagship Android and iOS devices using three image dataset sizes. It finds that Android devices generally complete the operations faster than iOS devices, with the Galaxy Note 10.1 performing best. Face detection, Gaussian blurring, and Canny edge detection are the most computationally intensive operations, while grayscale conversion and HSV histogram calculation are least intensive. Completion times correlate strongly with battery consumption levels across devices and operations.
The article discusses Intel abandoning its "tick-tock" model of alternating new process nodes and architectures. It notes Intel will now focus on lengthening the time it uses 14nm and 10nm nodes, optimizing products for each node through architectural improvements rather than major new architectures. This signals an end to the predictable cadence Intel followed for a decade. The article also discusses how other chip makers like AMD, ARM and Nvidia improved performance and efficiency through architectural changes on the same nodes.
The document is a project report for a smart mirror created by a student team. It includes an overview of the project, a list of the hardware and software used, including APIs and a Raspberry Pi. It describes changes made from the previous quarter, including struggles faced and contributions by team members. It provides details on the final product and lessons learned.
Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display developed by Google. It displays information in a hands-free format like a smartphone. The intended purpose is to allow users to access information available on smartphones without needing to handle a device. Some key features include responding to voice commands, taking pictures and videos, getting directions, and allowing phone calls or video chats. It utilizes technologies like augmented reality and runs on the Android operating system. Google Glass has potential applications in healthcare for improved patient care, medical training, and remote collaboration between doctors. However, concerns over privacy and health effects of prolonged use remain issues.
The document provides an update on progress made on an EPA air monitoring project. Key points:
- Several tasks are completed, including an SD data logger, operating system, particle sensor, and solar power system.
- Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Dioxide sensors were removed to reduce costs. An SD logger, open ports, and weatherproof hood were added instead.
- Current work involves developing the operating system and testing the solar power system. The weatherproof hood will be installed last.
- Upon completion, the low-cost probe will measure several air pollutants and transmit data wirelessly while storing it locally via SD card. It will be powered by a solar system and protected by
Using Sectra Pathology Viewer with the HP ElitePad 1000 G2 powered by IntelPrincipled Technologies
Tablets bring mobility and flexibility to the workplace, and differences in the hardware and software of the various devices on the market can have a great impact on the productivity of those who use them. Sectra Pathology Viewer is a common tool for tablets that pathology researchers and doctors use to view samples. In pathology research scenarios, we found that the Intel processor-powered HP ElitePad 1000 G2 provided up to 14.6 percent less waiting than the Apple iPad Air and offered more features such as the ability view multiple samples at a time. The Intel processor-powered HP ElitePad 1000 G2 is on call and ready to provide a better experience with Sectra Pathology Viewer.
The candidate has over 2.6 years of experience as an iOS application developer. Their key expertise includes problem solving, planning, organizing, communication and teamwork skills. Their objectives are to deliver assigned modules on time, develop good GUIs, backend services and business logic for clients, and develop apps to help society. The candidate has experience in Objective C, Swift, Java, XML and frameworks like Foundation, Core Bluetooth, HealthKit and more. They have worked on projects involving iOS, Android and cross-platform development using tools like Xcode, Android Studio and PhoneGap.
Mechanical_Engineering_Portfolio_2016_6_16Zach Howard
Zachary Howard is a mechanical engineer and artist-in-residence who has designed several innovative projects. These include the Synesthesia Mask featured in Popular Science, Thema portable fundus camera used in South Africa, and an interactive smart herb garden called Erb. He has worked at companies such as Autodesk, Planet Labs, and Skybox Imaging (acquired by Google), where he helped reduce satellite failure rates and developed thermal testing equipment. Howard has a degree in aerospace engineering and skills in CAD, coding, electronics, and rapid prototyping.
The document provides a summary of the top 10 toys and trends at CES 2019. Some of the key trends highlighted include delegation with impact through products that monitor health and safety, intelligence at the edge through machine learning models run locally on devices, and voice assistants becoming more ubiquitous. Top toys discussed include the nreal AR headset and Pimax 8K VR headset for their high quality visuals and wide field of view. The document also summarizes emerging trends in areas like private health testing, security, coaching and behavior modification technologies, and autonomous vehicles and drones finding practical business applications.
IRJET- Study on: Advancement of Smartphone Security by using Iris Scan DetectionIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on using iris scanning to improve smartphone security. It discusses how iris scanning works by capturing high-resolution photos of a person's iris using infrared cameras. These photos are analyzed to extract over 200 unique data points about the iris's patterns, curves, and features to generate a unique iris code for identification. When the user attempts to access their phone, it takes a new iris scan and compares the generated code to the saved code to authenticate the user. The research presented a prototype system using onboard cameras and found iris scanning to be a promising approach for hands-free interaction and access on mobile devices, though it has limitations like needing close proximity and being more expensive than other biometric options.
The iDO Now application allows physicians to securely access and share medical images from their mobile devices. It uses a cloud-based system to store images in a personalized account. Users can view images in multiple formats, share them via email, and set storage periods to save images reliably in the cloud for future access. The application helps doctors outside hospitals access patient images remotely to assist with emergency cases or consultations.
Project report for our work for the "Innovation Foresight and business design" course at Rotman school of Management, University of Toronto.
A futuristic project which would disrupt industries
1. The document discusses augmented reality, including its definition, components, and examples of applications.
2. The key components of an augmented reality system are head-mounted displays, tracking and orientation systems, and mobile computing power.
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UNYQCoverRecommendationReport
1. Recommendation Report: Fitting Transtibial
and Transfemoral UNYQ Covers
Scott Sabolich Prosthetics and Research
Summer 2016
Jake Bonsteel
Drew Walther
Internship Project
2. UNYQ Covers
UNYQ as a company began by crowd-funding their covers via Fundable.com
where they received $1.6 million in donations. They soon began taking preorders for
their covers in June of 2014 and they have been growing in popularity and accessibility
since their inception. The company traditionally has received photos of the prosthesis
from the patient’s prosthetist in order to render a 3D image file on which to base their
cover. However, a new way that has emerged to save time and energy for both parties:
UNYQ has began accepting 3D image files directly from prosthetists.
How does the prosthetist create this image? Normally, UNYQ makes the
recommendation to purchase a 3D imaging camera. A 3D imaging camera was
purchased here at SSPR, but it is currently being underutilized due to complexity and
time commitments. The current methods used are flawed and can be improved upon in
order to allow more satisfaction from our patients and ensure ongoing healthy
relationships with them.
3. Current Methods Used at SSPR
1. Pictures
Initially, taking pictures of the prosthesis was the only way a patient could receive a
UNYQ cover. This requires the UNYQ application to be used on a phone or tablet as
well as a large amount of time to be scheduled by the prosthetist with the patient
in-room. Through multiple rounds of testing using an actual prosthesis and leg
measurements, the time to obtain the appropriate amount of reliable and usable data
was approximated to be 34-37 minutes, which has been proven to be undesirable and
unrealistic for both prosthetists and patients.
2. 3D Imaging with iPad Mini (1st Generation)
The Occipital Structure Sensor (or OSS), made by Structure, is the 3D imaging camera
that is currently being used with the in-office iPad Mini to generate 3D images of
prostheses. Once a scan of the prosthesis is taken, it is saved as a .obj file and sent via
email to UNYQ to help create a prosthetic cover. The images produced using this iPad
are not suitable for UNYQ and in accordance with Occipital, the 1st generation iPad
mini is not compatible with the Structure Sensor; the sensor requires at least a second
generation iPad Mini or newer. Some sample images are provided to show the best
caliber 3D scan that the iPad Mini could produce:
4. Solution
The initial defined task was to generate an acceptable 3D model in a reasonable
amount of time using the hardware that we had at hand. We started with the iPad Mini
Generation 1 and the OSS, and were under the impression that a newer iPad was the
way to go for our recommendation. We began seeking to use a newer iPad at hand, and
found one to be used with the OSS. However, the holder for the camera did not fit, as
we had found a fully sized iPad. We then began searching for a way to mount the OSS
onto a fully sized iPad without purchasing a new holder online.
This led to our discovery that the Occipital Structure Sensor was actually
compatible with the iPhone as well. We then began searching for a way to mount the
OSS to an iPhone 6 that we had on-hand. We found a few ways of mounting it online:
firstly, Structure sells iPhone 6/6+ cases compatible with mounting the OSS. However,
still seeking to remain costless, we searched for a free 3D file of a homemade OSS
mounting iPhone case, which we found. We then took the file to a 3D printer at the
University of Oklahoma’s library and printed out our own iPhone 6 case onto which the
OSS is capable of mounting.
We mounted the OSS onto the iPhone 6 and downloaded the compatible
software. We calibrated it and tried it out on the sample leg used in our iPad Mini
testing. There was an immediate difference in the two most important factors: amount of
time taken to scan 360 degrees and quality of scan. Through multiple testing phases,
we determined a method that yielded results and 3D scans which we estimated had a
25% higher quality rate between the iPad Mini and iPhone 6, and cut down the amount
of time it took to generate the necessary models by as much as 50% (from 6.5 minutes
to 3-3.5 minutes), averaging a 35% faster full process rate (from 19-21 minutes to 13
minutes). Comparing the time to the picture-taking method, it saves an average of 65%
of process time to end result, resulting in a drastically reduced downtime for the patient
and more patient satisfaction. The quality difference is shown in the pictures below:
5. We then sent these scans to be checked by our contact at UNYQ, Evy Wilkins.
Within the week, we received a response. Evy told us that our scans were a lot better,
but still not entirely usable. We then knew that we had to pivot again in order to fully
accomplish our goal.
The next step we took was to locate a newer iPad. We got in contact with a
prosthetist named Camila that was shadowing at the Scott Sabolich facility in OKC, and
she allowed us to use her iPad Air 2, which came out in late 2014, the same year as the
iPhone 6, and they contain comparable processors (~1.5 GHz). However, the iPad Air 2
has twice the amount of on-board RAM that the iPhone 6 had (2 GB to 1 GB). Since the
processing power and Rapid Accessed Memory are the two components of data input
that iPads use, we knew it had to be one of these two factors. Looking at the iPad Mini
Gen 1 supported this hypothesis as well, as it had only 1 GHz of processing power and
512 MB of RAM.
6. To conclude whether it was the processor or RAM, we mounted the OSS to the
iPad Air 2 via masking tape in order to continue keeping our cost to zero. We calibrated
it and then tried it on our test legs. What we found quite surprising is that the iPad Air 2
actually yielded a 3D scan of comparable quality to the iPhone 6’s, but the results came
much faster and the scans could be completed much faster. There was no discernable
improvement to the quality and it did not match up to the quality of examples sent to us
by UNYQ. What we determined from this test is that the RAM affected the speed at
which the scan could be completed, and the processing power of the iPad/iPhone was
the variable that most affected the quality. We went online to determine if other sources
could back this up, and found an article from UNYQ actually stated that better
processors will result in better scans. Since we knew nothing onhand could do the job,
we began searching for better alternatives online. We found the specifications for all
iPads and began looking at their processing power, RAM capabilities, and price.
Through careful consideration of all possible variables and outcomes, we determined
the best course of action to be pursued by Scott Sabolich Prosthetics and Research
using the Occipital Structure Scanner in order to generate 3D models used for UNYQ
covers.
Recommendation
We recommend the purchase of a 2016 iPad Pro 9.7” Wi-Fi Only with 32 GB of
storage and a new Occipital Structure Scanner case made specifically for the iPad Pro.
This iPad Pro has 2.1 GHz of processing power on an Apple A9X processor, and 2 GB
of RAM. We chose this iPad Pro because it was the best compromise of processing
power, price, and RAM. This would cost around $650 to receive the best possible 3D
scans from the OSS. We chose this one because it has great capabilities, and the 12.9”
version has twice the RAM, but our estimates only dictate that that would save around
10% of time for the full scanning process, and it costs around $200 more. We chose the
Wi-Fi only and 32 GB options to save costs, because the operations it would be doing
7. would not require a cellular signal and would require hardly any data storage on the
device.
We recommend that a generic email should be set up on the device in order to
export the 3D scans to other email accounts for preparation of delivery. We also
recommend the installation of all first-party applications made by Structure be
downloaded onto the device. These applications are: Structure, Calibrator, and
Scanner, all made by Occipital, Inc.
We recommend the iPad Pro and Occipital Structure Sensor be kept in an
accessible spot in the lab, both fully charged. Through our research, we have
determined that the OSS seems to need recalibrating either after around 15 3D scans
or 3-4 weeks, whichever comes first. Calibration time is estimated to take around 7
minutes.
Finally, we recommend that a dedicated blanket with a bright color array and
linear stripes be kept in the cupboards furthest from the demonstration leg closet. This
will allow easy access to a desirable foundation and background for scans.
8. How To Scan a BK Prosthesis for a UNYQ Cover: Step by Step
1. Find and apply Occipital Structure Sensor to iPad.
2. Take iPad with OSS attached to patient room.
3. Take the following:
a. A picture looking straight on to the prosthesis and sound leg.
i. Should be taken a few inches above the floor.
ii. Top of the foot shell should be visible.
iii. Full socket should be visible.
b. Measure the maximum circumference of the calf.
c. Measure from the bottom of the socket to the top edge of the foot shell.
4. Open the Scanner application on the iPad and position the box using the camera
to contain the prosthesis but not the sound leg. Pinch to size the box until it fits
the entire socket in the box.
5. Press the “record” button in the application and take a 3D scan of the socket with
the patient in the prosthesis by fully circling the patient with the iPad in-hand.
a. Watch out for unclear and empty spots - you may bring the OSS closer to
the socket and do not have to keep the entire socket in frame during the
whole process.
6. Evaluate for usability, then email the scan to the desired destination - work email
recommended.
7. Have the patient remove the prosthesis and remove the sleeve.
8. Take the prosthesis to the table furthest from the demo closet in the conference
room and bring the table out so that a full 360 degree circle can be easily made
around it.
9. Find the blanket with stripes in the cupboard next to the table and lay the blanket
flat over the table.
10.Place the prosthesis on the table upright.
9. a. If the prosthesis does not stand on its own due to the patient’s alignment,
grab a piece of tissue paper or tape to crumple up and support on the
weaker side.
11.Press the “record” button and get a second 3D scan of the prosthesis. It is
imperative that the best quality result, so it is recommended to fill all holes and
define all pieces of the prosthesis clearly.
12.Evaluate for usability, then email the scan to the same email account used in
Step 6.
13.Go to computer and log into email account to which the scans have been sent.
There should be two emails: both titled “3D Model”. Open both emails and save
the “Model.zip” file to a desired location on the computer (recommended
desktop).
14.Open the “Model.zip” files and locate the “Model.obj” file within. You are now
ready to begin your order to UNYQ.
15.Begin an email to “snaps@unyq.com”. Upload the picture of the patient with
his/her prosthesis on, list the two measurements taken in Step 3, and upload
both “Model.obj” files to the email. Once the uploads are complete, you are ready
to send the email and complete the order. UNYQ will contact with more
information.
10. Common Problems and Their Solutions
1. Floor is being detected in 3D scan (semi-rare) - rotate roughly 15 degrees around
the prosthesis. The software will often detect the floor’s flatness after filling out its
3D image profile more effectively. If this does not fix the issue, try stopping and
beginning the scan again. If this problem persists, try flattening out the blanket
and beginning at a different angle.
2. Prosthesis does not stand on its own (semi-rare) - locate a small piece of pliable
material (we found that crumpled tape or tissue paper works best) and support
the prosthesis with the item under the weak side. Make sure the item is kept out
of the 3D scan by putting it entirely underneath the footshell.
3. OSS does not detect entirety of prosthesis’ ears (common)- the 3D scanner box
may be resized by pinching inwards and outwards to get the entirety of the
prosthesis. Size the box appropriately for the scan.
4. The scan seems to be offset from the image seen onscreen (rare) - calibrate the
OSS by closing the Scanner application and opening the Calibrator application,
then following all prompts through the process.
5. OSS is having difficulty detecting reflective componentry (rare) - try beginning the
scan at a different angle. If the problem persists, use standard off-white one-inch
masking tape to wrap around reflective components. Use small pieces to best
detect the curvature of the parts.
11. Conclusion
Our findings have led to a new and improved way of scanning for UNYQ covers
to save time and energy for both the prosthetists and the patients. We researched and
tested multiple methods of 3D imaging and found that the iPhone 6 along with the iPad
Mini and Air 2 lack the necessary results for UNYQ. The iPhone 6 and the iPad Air
(second generation) with the attached OSS produced a much more quality image than
the iPad Mini, but both still yielded inadequate results for UNYQ to use. By comparing
the processing power of each device, we determined that the 9.7 inch iPad Pro with the
OSS is best suited to improve the clarity of the images to reach in order to reach the
standards of UNYQ. The iPad Pro is also the most cost efficient in terms of the
processing power and RAM per dollar amount. This being said, these are our findings
for each device when solely using the Occipital Structure Sensor. We cannot feasibly
say that our issues when scanning with the other devices was due to an issue with the
OSS because we did not have another camera to test against the OSS. Therefore, we
concluded that the processing power of the devices being tested was the reason we
could not reach the image quality for UNYQ and why we recommend the 2.1 GHz of
processing power in the 9.7” iPad Pro. There is also potential for users to come across
minor problems when scanning that could prevent optimal quality; simple steps can be
taken to solve each problem with ease and efficiency. When the OSS is running at full
strength, scanning prostheses becomes a simple and easy process that ultimately
saves each prosthetist large sums of time. This improvement to the scanning
capabilities at SSPR will now allow prosthetists to advertise UNYQ covers to each and
every patient with much more ease.