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Wireless Wonders
Several cities, including
Philadelphia and San
Francisco, are considering
installing city-wide
wireless internet
connections of a new
generation. These so-called
wireless mesh networks will
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Cell Phone Viruses
As cell phones, PDAs, and
other wireless devices
become more sophisticated,
hackers are starting to
spread viruses that can
infect them. Software
engineers have developed an
application that allows a PC
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Protect Yourself From Computer Hackers
Computer scientists observe
that the people most at risk
for the loss of private
information and other
computer problems are those
who create easily guessed
passwords and user names.
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New Disaster Warning Standard
Several federal agencies are
beginning to implement a
common, standardized system
for disseminating disaster
alerts, called the Common
Alert Protocol. The CAP is a
digital message format that
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Electrical Engineers Create Voice-controlled Mouse
Computer scientists worked with electrical engineers to move the cursor on a computer screen with the userýs voice instead of a mouse. Software interprets vocal commands to move the cursor, ... > more -
Computer Scientist Composes 3D World From Snapshots
Computer engineers have designed a program that can stitch together still photos of a the same area to form a comprehensive three-dimensional picture of it. The software looks for small details ... > more -
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Interactive Computing Experts Design New Devices For Everyday Uses
Computer scientists have found new ways to use technology to make people's lives easier. Setting up cameras in the kitchen to record each step made in cooking helps cooks pick up where they left off ... > more -
Electrical Engineers Develop Glove That Translates Sign Language
A new high-tech glove enables the translation of sign language into written text, facilitating communication for the hearing or speech impaired. The glove senses movements of the hand and fingers, ... > more -
Electrical Engineers Show Wireless Can Make a Difference in Emergencies
For the first time, a wireless communication system is being tested in simulated emergencies. Dispatchers can locate responders with GPS and give them directions by text message. The system relies on ... > more -
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Computer Scientists Develop Software That Evaluates Facial Expressions
Computer vision software can now map a person's face onto a mesh computer model and calculate facial expressions based on facial points such as lip curvature, eyebrow position, and cheek ... > more -
Mathematicians Show Tricks Behind Ads, Sales
Consumers need to be more aware of the mathematical details behind sales pitches, math experts say. Simple arithmetic can show exactly what kind of deal is ... > more -
Electrical Engineers Envision Broad, Transformational Use of Flash Memory
With their high capability and no moving parts, flash drives safely store data in camera memory sticks and in some MP3 players, and they also hide in gadgets such as cell phones. Experts say once ... > more -
Engineers Develop Non-Acoustical Sensor to Improve Battlefield Communication
A new device will soon help troops communicate on a noisy battlefield. The Tuned Electromagnetic Resonance Collar -- or TERC sensor -- detects changes in the electrical field around the neck produced ... > more -
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Computer Scientists Invent Typing System for Persons with Disabilities
A new system makes typing easier for persons with disabilities. Invented by computer science student Jake Wobbrock, EdgeWrite is a typing method that uses edges of a square template to guide a PDA ... > more
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