This document provides an overview of Blu-ray technology. It discusses that Blu-ray uses a blue laser and thinner disc structure to achieve over 5 times the storage capacity of DVDs, allowing for recording of high definition video. The format was developed by a consortium of electronics companies and supports playback of full length HD movies. Blu-ray has higher manufacturing costs than DVD initially but production costs are expected to decrease over time as the technology matures. It will likely replace DVD and provide the standard for high definition video storage going forward.
Il documento tratta i fondamenti dell'informatica, inclusi concetti di hardware e software, con un focus sui vari tipi di computer e componenti hardware come la CPU e la memoria. Viene spiegato il ruolo del sistema operativo e i diversi tipi di software, oltre alle periferiche di input e output. Si conclude sottolineando l'importanza dell'alfabetizzazione informatica nella societ attuale.
The document discusses the Blue Eyes technology, which aims to develop computers that can understand users' emotions, identity, and presence through techniques like facial recognition and speech recognition. The technology uses non-obtrusive sensing methods to gather physiological data from users to determine their emotional states. This would allow computers to interact more naturally with humans. Experimental results showed that measures of skin conductivity, heart rate, finger temperature, and mouse movements can reliably predict a user's emotional state. Future work aims to improve these techniques with smaller, less intrusive sensors.
The document describes a new technology called Rainbow Technology that can store large amounts of data on ordinary paper. It works by encoding files into colored geometric shapes and symbols, representing data in combinations of colors instead of binary. A single sheet of paper can potentially store up to 450 GB of data using this method. The technology offers significant advantages over traditional storage methods like CDs and DVDs by storing more data at a much lower cost and in an environmentally friendly biodegradable format. However, data stored this way may be at risk for fading or loss over time.
The pill camera was invented in the 1990s as a minimally invasive way to examine the digestive tract. It is a capsule-sized device containing a camera, lights, batteries, and transmitter. As it passes through the digestive system, it takes over 50,000 images that are transmitted to an external data recorder. The pill camera has revolutionized gastrointestinal diagnosis and detection of conditions like Crohn's disease with its painless, non-invasive procedure.
Java Ring is a stainless-steel ring that houses a microprocessor called an iButton, which contains 134KB RAM, 32KB ROM, and a Java virtual machine. It was introduced in 1998 to enable personalized services using information stored on the ring. Examples included a robot making coffee based on a user's preferences. While Java Rings are not widely used, similar wearable devices could be used for applications like automatically adjusting vehicle settings based on the driver's stored preferences.
The document describes a proposed new data storage technology called "Rainbow Technology" that claims to be able to store up to 450 GB of data on an ordinary sheet of paper. It would represent data using colored geometric shapes rather than binary and could store around 2.7 GB per square inch when printed at high resolution. However, experts are skeptical because the claimed storage densities would require unprecedented compression or capabilities beyond current printing and scanning technologies. If proven, Rainbow Technology could provide an extremely low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative to DVDs and hard drives.
Project Loon is Google's initiative to provide internet access to rural and remote areas using high-altitude balloons. The balloons float in the stratosphere and work together to connect people on the ground. In 2013, Google launched a pilot test involving 30 balloons over New Zealand that successfully provided internet access to 50 test users. Project Loon aims to continue expanding its pilot program to create continuous connectivity around the 40th parallel south latitude using balloons and renewable energy sources.
An artificial passenger system is proposed to ensure drivers stay alert. It would converse with drivers using speech generation and ask questions to check alertness. A camera and voice analysis could also monitor for drowsiness, and measures like opening windows or spraying water may be used if needed. Developing voice-controlled telematics systems can reduce distraction compared to manual controls. Allowing natural speech queries makes it easier for drivers to interact without remembering complex syntax. However, full natural language understanding requires significant computer resources not available in vehicles. To address this, natural language components could be located on remote servers or downsized to run locally on embedded chips in vehicles. Researchers are developing a reduced natural language understanding variant that can run on limited resource
The document presents information about Smart Quill, including its introduction, features, working, applications, advantages, and disadvantages. Smart Quill allows for digital note taking and annotations. It has features like handwriting recognition, searchability, and collaboration. Some advantages are that it replaces physical notebooks and allows notes to be shared, while disadvantages include an internet connection being required and a learning curve for the technology.
The document discusses a novel plastic memory technology developed by scientists at HP Labs and Princeton University, which offers high-density data storage in a small size and at a lower cost than traditional silicon-based memory. The plastic memory utilizes a conducting polymer to create a one-time writable storage solution that can achieve data transfer speeds of 2-10 MB/s for reading and 1-4 MB/s for writing. This technology combines characteristics of both CDs and conventional memory chips, being cost-effective and energy-efficient while maintaining data even when powered off.
Fluorescent Multilayer Disk (FMD) technology allows for over 100 layers in a disk by using fluorescent materials that emit different wavelengths of light for each layer. This overcomes limitations of reflective DVDs which degrade after only a few layers. FMD prototypes demonstrated 50GB storage using red lasers, with plans for 140GB using red lasers and over 1TB using blue lasers. FMD works by filling pits with fluorescent materials that convert laser light to a distinct emitted wavelength, allowing layers to be read through the transparent disk. The main limitation is thickness, not interference like in DVDs.
This document discusses the history and development of night vision technology from its origins in WWII to modern applications. It describes how early night vision devices used searchlights but had disadvantages, leading to advancements like image intensification tubes and thermal imaging. The document outlines the generations of night vision and how they provide improved amplification and resolution. It discusses uses of night vision in the military, law enforcement, automobiles and other areas, concluding that night vision has come a long way from its military origins to help people today.
The Smart Quill is an innovative pen that captures handwritten text and transfers it to a computer, utilizing accelerometer technology and handwriting recognition software for accurate transcription. It features a display screen, security through handwriting verification, and can store up to 10 pages of notes, offering a convenient alternative to traditional keyboards. While it has advantages like portability and power efficiency, it also faces challenges such as errors from accelerometers and being less suitable for individuals with hand tremors.
This document describes Blue Eyes technology, which aims to give computers human-like perceptual abilities. It discusses the hardware, software, and technologies used to monitor users' physical and emotional states through sensors. The goal is to help computers understand users and interact in a more natural way. Blue Eyes uses devices like an emotion mouse and eye tracking to collect data on users, which is then analyzed to determine their state and needs. The information could help computers serve users better or ensure safety in environments like control rooms.
El documento describe los componentes principales de un ordenador y sus perif辿ricos, incluyendo la placa base, procesador y memoria del ordenador, as鱈 como perif辿ricos de entrada como teclados y ratones, perif辿ricos de salida como monitores e impresoras, perif辿ricos de comunicaci坦n como m坦dems y routers, y dispositivos de almacenamiento como discos duros, CDs y DVDs.
The document discusses the Blue Eyes technology, which aims to develop computers that can understand users' emotions, identity, and presence through techniques like facial recognition and speech recognition. The technology uses non-obtrusive sensing methods to gather physiological data from users to determine their emotional states. This would allow computers to interact more naturally with humans. Experimental results showed that measures of skin conductivity, heart rate, finger temperature, and mouse movements can reliably predict a user's emotional state. Future work aims to improve these techniques with smaller, less intrusive sensors.
The document describes a new technology called Rainbow Technology that can store large amounts of data on ordinary paper. It works by encoding files into colored geometric shapes and symbols, representing data in combinations of colors instead of binary. A single sheet of paper can potentially store up to 450 GB of data using this method. The technology offers significant advantages over traditional storage methods like CDs and DVDs by storing more data at a much lower cost and in an environmentally friendly biodegradable format. However, data stored this way may be at risk for fading or loss over time.
The pill camera was invented in the 1990s as a minimally invasive way to examine the digestive tract. It is a capsule-sized device containing a camera, lights, batteries, and transmitter. As it passes through the digestive system, it takes over 50,000 images that are transmitted to an external data recorder. The pill camera has revolutionized gastrointestinal diagnosis and detection of conditions like Crohn's disease with its painless, non-invasive procedure.
Java Ring is a stainless-steel ring that houses a microprocessor called an iButton, which contains 134KB RAM, 32KB ROM, and a Java virtual machine. It was introduced in 1998 to enable personalized services using information stored on the ring. Examples included a robot making coffee based on a user's preferences. While Java Rings are not widely used, similar wearable devices could be used for applications like automatically adjusting vehicle settings based on the driver's stored preferences.
The document describes a proposed new data storage technology called "Rainbow Technology" that claims to be able to store up to 450 GB of data on an ordinary sheet of paper. It would represent data using colored geometric shapes rather than binary and could store around 2.7 GB per square inch when printed at high resolution. However, experts are skeptical because the claimed storage densities would require unprecedented compression or capabilities beyond current printing and scanning technologies. If proven, Rainbow Technology could provide an extremely low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative to DVDs and hard drives.
Project Loon is Google's initiative to provide internet access to rural and remote areas using high-altitude balloons. The balloons float in the stratosphere and work together to connect people on the ground. In 2013, Google launched a pilot test involving 30 balloons over New Zealand that successfully provided internet access to 50 test users. Project Loon aims to continue expanding its pilot program to create continuous connectivity around the 40th parallel south latitude using balloons and renewable energy sources.
An artificial passenger system is proposed to ensure drivers stay alert. It would converse with drivers using speech generation and ask questions to check alertness. A camera and voice analysis could also monitor for drowsiness, and measures like opening windows or spraying water may be used if needed. Developing voice-controlled telematics systems can reduce distraction compared to manual controls. Allowing natural speech queries makes it easier for drivers to interact without remembering complex syntax. However, full natural language understanding requires significant computer resources not available in vehicles. To address this, natural language components could be located on remote servers or downsized to run locally on embedded chips in vehicles. Researchers are developing a reduced natural language understanding variant that can run on limited resource
The document presents information about Smart Quill, including its introduction, features, working, applications, advantages, and disadvantages. Smart Quill allows for digital note taking and annotations. It has features like handwriting recognition, searchability, and collaboration. Some advantages are that it replaces physical notebooks and allows notes to be shared, while disadvantages include an internet connection being required and a learning curve for the technology.
The document discusses a novel plastic memory technology developed by scientists at HP Labs and Princeton University, which offers high-density data storage in a small size and at a lower cost than traditional silicon-based memory. The plastic memory utilizes a conducting polymer to create a one-time writable storage solution that can achieve data transfer speeds of 2-10 MB/s for reading and 1-4 MB/s for writing. This technology combines characteristics of both CDs and conventional memory chips, being cost-effective and energy-efficient while maintaining data even when powered off.
Fluorescent Multilayer Disk (FMD) technology allows for over 100 layers in a disk by using fluorescent materials that emit different wavelengths of light for each layer. This overcomes limitations of reflective DVDs which degrade after only a few layers. FMD prototypes demonstrated 50GB storage using red lasers, with plans for 140GB using red lasers and over 1TB using blue lasers. FMD works by filling pits with fluorescent materials that convert laser light to a distinct emitted wavelength, allowing layers to be read through the transparent disk. The main limitation is thickness, not interference like in DVDs.
This document discusses the history and development of night vision technology from its origins in WWII to modern applications. It describes how early night vision devices used searchlights but had disadvantages, leading to advancements like image intensification tubes and thermal imaging. The document outlines the generations of night vision and how they provide improved amplification and resolution. It discusses uses of night vision in the military, law enforcement, automobiles and other areas, concluding that night vision has come a long way from its military origins to help people today.
The Smart Quill is an innovative pen that captures handwritten text and transfers it to a computer, utilizing accelerometer technology and handwriting recognition software for accurate transcription. It features a display screen, security through handwriting verification, and can store up to 10 pages of notes, offering a convenient alternative to traditional keyboards. While it has advantages like portability and power efficiency, it also faces challenges such as errors from accelerometers and being less suitable for individuals with hand tremors.
This document describes Blue Eyes technology, which aims to give computers human-like perceptual abilities. It discusses the hardware, software, and technologies used to monitor users' physical and emotional states through sensors. The goal is to help computers understand users and interact in a more natural way. Blue Eyes uses devices like an emotion mouse and eye tracking to collect data on users, which is then analyzed to determine their state and needs. The information could help computers serve users better or ensure safety in environments like control rooms.
El documento describe los componentes principales de un ordenador y sus perif辿ricos, incluyendo la placa base, procesador y memoria del ordenador, as鱈 como perif辿ricos de entrada como teclados y ratones, perif辿ricos de salida como monitores e impresoras, perif辿ricos de comunicaci坦n como m坦dems y routers, y dispositivos de almacenamiento como discos duros, CDs y DVDs.
El documento analiza las nuevas tecnolog鱈as en el 叩mbito de la educaci坦n, enfoc叩ndose en el uso de dispositivos m坦viles, simuladores y juegos serios que transforman los procesos de ense単anza. Tambi辿n se menciona la creciente importancia de los dispositivos t叩ctiles y la realidad aumentada como herramientas educativas. En general, propone una visi坦n de c坦mo estas innovaciones est叩n cambiando la interacci坦n de los estudiantes con los contenidos educativos.
Este documento es un tutorial detallado sobre c坦mo crear y gestionar un blog utilizando la plataforma Blogger, abarcando desde la creaci坦n de una cuenta de Gmail hasta la inserci坦n de elementos multimedia y la personalizaci坦n del dise単o del blog. Se describen las partes, estructuras y configuraciones b叩sicas de un blog, as鱈 como usos avanzados y consejos para mejorar la interacci坦n con los lectores. Adem叩s, proporciona informaci坦n sobre estad鱈sticas y la adici坦n de gadgets para enriquecer la experiencia del usuario.
El documento habla sobre conceptos de termodin叩mica como calor, temperatura, escalas de temperatura, sistemas termodin叩micos, leyes de la termodin叩mica, entre otros. Explica que el calor es la energ鱈a del movimiento molecular mientras que la temperatura es una medida de la energ鱈a molecular promedio. Tambi辿n define conceptos como capacidad calor鱈fica, entalp鱈a y las diferentes formas de transferir calor como conducci坦n, convecci坦n y radiaci坦n.
El documento resume los principales antecedentes e investigaciones sobre la memoria desde finales del siglo XIX hasta la actualidad. Aborda temas como los primeros estudios de Ebbinghaus y Bartlett, los l鱈mites de la memoria a corto plazo seg炭n Miller, los componentes y sistemas de memoria, los mecanismos biol坦gicos que subyacen a la formaci坦n de recuerdos, y trastornos como el alzh辿imer.
Som Energia: 1r Congr辿s d'Energies Renovables i Sostenibilitat en Territoris ...粥厩艶鉛揃鉛鱈
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Cooperativa de producci坦 i consum denergia verda com a eina per canviar el model energ竪tic
1r Congr辿s d'Energies Renovables i Sostenibilitat en Territoris Insulars
Recinte firal de Menorca, 11 a 14 d'abril de 2013
El documento aborda el tema de la neum叩tica en el contexto de un curso de bachillerato en tecnolog鱈a industrial. Se discuten compresores, cilindros neum叩ticos, v叩lvulas y su dise単o, as鱈 como la creaci坦n de circuitos neum叩ticos y diversos ejemplos de aplicaci坦n. Tambi辿n se incluyen ejercicios pr叩cticos para reforzar el aprendizaje.
Este documento presenta un pr坦logo de Noam Chomsky y una introducci坦n a un libro titulado "Hay alternativas". El pr坦logo describe c坦mo el poder se ha concentrado en manos de una peque単a fracci坦n del 1% m叩s rico a nivel mundial, en detrimento de la mayor鱈a de la poblaci坦n. La introducci坦n argumenta que existen alternativas viables a las pol鱈ticas neoliberales de austeridad que promueven los gobiernos y que estas alternativas se basan en evidencia cient鱈fica.
Aquest full el volen entregar els sindicats a la conselleria per demanar que el doblers que ens descomptin als vaguistes vagi al propi centre.
Per demanar que no hi quedi!
El documento proporciona una lista de los comandos m叩s usados en GNU/Linux y Unix, junto con una breve descripci坦n de la funci坦n de cada comando y ejemplos de su uso. Algunos de los comandos m叩s comunes incluyen man, cd, ls, cat, mkdir, rm, less, date, ps y top. El documento tambi辿n incluye informaci坦n de contacto sobre la Fundaci坦n C坦digo Libre, que public坦 el documento, y nota sobre la licencia bajo la cual el contenido se distribuye.
Este documento proporciona informaci坦n sobre comandos y herramientas 炭tiles en Ubuntu, incluyendo c坦mo ejecutar comandos como root, configurar la red, actualizar y gestionar paquetes, administrar el escritorio y pantalla, controlar servicios del sistema, y usar el cortafuegos ufw. Tambi辿n lista aplicaciones comunes como nautilus, dolphin, y kate, y proporciona detalles sobre c坦mo recuperar el sistema y obtener informaci坦n b叩sica sobre la versi坦n de Ubuntu.
Este documento presenta el Manifiesto GNU de Richard Stallman, en el que:
1) Explica el proyecto GNU y su objetivo de crear un sistema operativo compatible con Unix que sea software libre.
2) Define qu辿 es software libre y por qu辿 es importante que el software no tenga propietarios.
3) Describe los or鱈genes, logros y retos futuros del proyecto GNU, incluyendo el desarrollo del n炭cleo Linux y su combinaci坦n con el sistema GNU para crear GNU/Linux.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones para evadir la censura de sitios web bajo la Ley Sinde en Espa単a. Explica que cambiar los servidores DNS a opciones fuera de Espa単a evita que el gobierno bloquee sitios web. Tambi辿n recomienda usar proxies, Tor, VPN y herramientas de copia de seguridad para proteger el acceso a la informaci坦n. El objetivo es demostrar que la censura en Internet es ineficaz y que los usuarios siempre encontrar叩n la manera de acceder al contenido que deseen.
Este documento presenta una introducci坦n al software libre OpenOffice, incluyendo:
1) Las razones para usar OpenOffice, como que es gratuito, funciona en m炭ltiples sistemas operativos, y tiene una licencia que permite compartir y modificar el software.
2) C坦mo descargar e instalar OpenOffice desde su p叩gina web.
3) Una breve descripci坦n de las principales aplicaciones incluidas en OpenOffice como Writer para procesamiento de textos, Calc para hojas de c叩lculo, e Impress para presentaciones.
Cap09. Introducci坦n a Linux Otras tareas elementales粥厩艶鉛揃鉛鱈
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Este documento proporciona instrucciones sobre c坦mo realizar varias tareas b叩sicas en Linux, como comprimir y descomprimir archivos, grabar CDs/DVDs, reproducir audio y video, escanear documentos, y acceder a c叩maras digitales. Explica herramientas como K3b para grabar CDs/DVDs, aplicaciones para reproducir audio y video como Totem y Mplayer, y XSane para escanear. Tambi辿n incluye ejemplos y actividades para que el lector practique estas tareas.
Cap04.Introducci坦n a Linux El entorno de trabajo en Ubuntu粥厩艶鉛揃鉛鱈
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Este documento proporciona una introducci坦n al entorno de trabajo en Ubuntu. Explica los elementos b叩sicos como el teclado, rat坦n, escritorio, ventanas, lanzadores, personalizaci坦n del escritorio, paneles y selecci坦n de idioma. Describe las funciones y usos de cada uno de estos componentes para ayudar a los usuarios a familiarizarse con la interfaz de Ubuntu.
Cap07.Introducci坦n a Linux Aplicaciones de red粥厩艶鉛揃鉛鱈
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Este documento proporciona una introducci坦n a las aplicaciones de red m叩s populares en Linux, incluyendo el navegador Firefox, Evolution para correo y calendario, FTP con gFTP, y mensajer鱈a instant叩nea con Gaim. Explica funciones clave como navegar entre pesta単as, bloquear ventanas emergentes, usar marcadores, y configurar cuentas de correo en Evolution.
DOSSIER ESTIU A1INICIAL! Us presento un dossier que haurs de completar dura...JosepRamonGregoriMuo
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Benvolguts alumnes,
Us presento un dossier que haurs de completar durant les vostres vacances destiu i entregar-lo, ben fet i ben presentat, al setembre. La idea 辿s que practiqueu i no oblideu vocabulari que hem treballat durant el curs.
Us desitjo que passeu i gaudiu dunes bones vacances destiu.
Ens tornarem a veure al 8 de setembre quan comencen les classes de nou!
1. LORDINADOR I ELS SEUS COMPONENTS Esta presentaci坦n se ha realizado por Virgilio Marco. Profesor de Apoyo al rea Pr叩ctica del IES Tiempos Modernos de Zaragoza. [email_address] www.iestiemposmodernos.com Traduit: 粥厩艶鉛揃鉛鱈 Cap坦
2. LA INFORMTICA La Informtica 辿s una branca del coneixement que utilitza la informaci坦 codificada per a resoldre diferents problemes humans. Amb la Informtica podem escriure, jugar, comprar a distncia, reservar bitllets de transport, controlar mquines, representar imatges, etc.
3. LA INFORMACI CODIFICADA La informaci坦 codificada que utilitzem en els ordinadors esta composta de carcters que s坦n zeros 0 o uns 1 agrupats en conjunts m辿s o menys llargs segons sigui el missatge que desitgem transmetre. Segons com estiguin organitzats els zeros i els uns parlem de diferents codis informtics.
4. UNITATS DE MESURA DE LA INFORMACI En els ordinadors la unitat de mesura de la informaci坦 辿s el bit, que representa un carcter o d鱈git binari, 辿s a dir, un 0 o un 1 Al conjunt de 8 bits se l'anomena byte Un 0 o un 1 1 bit 1024 Mb 1 giga byte (Gb) 1024 kb 1 megabyte (Mb) 1024 bytes 1 quilobyte (Kb) 8 bits 1 byte equival竪ncia unitat de mesura
5. MAQUINARI I PROGRAMARI El maquinari (la mquina) 辿s el conjunt de components f鱈sics que composen el ordinador. Programari (el programa) 辿s el conjunt dinstruccions utilitzades per lordinador
6. UNA MIRADA A LINTERIOR DUN PC AQUEST SN ELS PRINCIPALS COMPONENTS INTERNS: PLACA BASE
12. LA PLACA BASE 辿s el suport sobre el qual sinstal揃len els diferents xips i els dem辿s elements que formen part de lordinador.
13. DISC DUR s un dispositiu demmagatzematge de dades, que utilitza etcnologia magn竪tica.
14. UNITAT DE DISC O DISQUETERA s el dispositiu que, utilitzant la etcnologia magn竪tica, permet llegir i gravar informaci坦 en els discos flexibles o disquets.
15. LECTOR DE CD-ROM Es el dispositiu que permet llegir la informaci坦 continguda en un CD - Rom.
16. TARGETES CONTROLADORES s坦n unes targetes de circuits impresos que fan possible el treball amb diferents perif竪rics. Per exemple la targeta de so, la targeta grfica, etc.
17. FONT DALIMENTACI Sencarrega de transformar la tensi坦 que arriba de la xarxa el竪ctrica (220 V) a 3,3 o 5 V, depenent del tipus dordinador de que es tracti.
18. EL MICROPROCESSADOR El microprocessador 辿s la part m辿s important de lordinador perqu竪 cont辿 la Unitat Central de Proc辿s (CPU) Les seves funcions s坦n: Processar les instruccions Calcular Manejar el flux dinformaci坦
23. MEMORIA I SISTEMES DENMAGATZEMATGE 1 MEMORIA INTERNA DE LORDINADOR MEMORIA RAM MEMORIA ROM
24. MEMORIA I SISTEMES DENMAGATZEMATGE 2 MEMORIA EXTERNA DE LORDINADOR SISTEMAS DENMAGATZEMATGE MAGNTICS SISTEMAS DENMAGATZEMATGE LASER DISC DUR DISQUETE DE 3 遜 CD-ROM DISC REGRABABLE DVD
25. ELS PERIFRICS 1 SN PERIFRICS ELS COMPONENTS QUE RODEGI AL MICROPROCESSADOR. A vegades se troben a linterior de la caixa i a vegades en lexterior. Entre els externs destaquen: TECLAT MICRFON