Managing care through the air
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The wireless technology for remote health monitoring is started in cattle for monitoring heartbeat, temperature and signs of impending mad cow disease but is not prepared for humans to keep the older generation live longer. Electronics giants are working to pepper the home with a network of wirelessly linked sensors called motes slapped on nearly everything from coffee cups to bathroom doors.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2004
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Why, a child could fly this
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The Palm-Z Indoor Flyer has a wingspan as long as a typical hand, a small electric motor, and a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. The remote-controlled plane could be flown in a 5 meter radius but will accept an optional infrared signal to lengthen its signal range.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2007
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In-your-face goggles
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The TDVisor offers continuous views in both the left and right channels to give users less headaches compared to stereoscopic movies. An upcoming version with 1280-by-768 pixel resolution sells for $1500 and the device is compatible with most video equipment.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2007
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