Sultan of sound
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A biography of James L. Flanagan, a pioneer in voice coding techniques including the currently favored Linear Predictive Coding. This type of coding is used in low-bandwidth speech communications today-in cellphones, voice mail systems, and computer generated speech.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2005
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The laptop crusade
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Challenges in designing and use of the cheap $100 laptops at even remote places to provide information access to the poor are discussed. The challenges include cost, maintenance and theft of the laptops.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2007
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The codemaker
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Eric Hahn's passion for computers is reflected in his work and ventures in the industry. His background, career and accomplishments in the business are presented.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2007
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