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Electrical, Computer Engineers Make Laptops Locate Themselves with Motion Sensors
Engineers have designed motion sensors so small they can fit inside a laptop computer or even a handheld device, where they can transmit data back wirelessly. New software uses the data to ... > more -
Electrical Engineers Develop Pocket-Size Fingerprint Recognition
A new pocket device reads fingerprints and validates them by wireless access to a computer. With this biometrics system, users can avoid using passwords, and get simpler and more secure access to ... > more -
Meteorologists, Atmospheric Scientists Perfect Next-Generation Weather Simulation
Three severe hurricanes hit the U.S. in 2005. Weather forecasters now hope to reduce the loss of lives caused by hurricanes with better computer modeling. With more precise predictions of a storm's ... > more -
Human-Interface Engineers Create Virtual-Reality Experience by Letting Users Walk in Rotating Sphere
A new invention allows users to explore virtual worlds while moving around safely in their real physical environment. Wearing a virtual-reality helmet, users walk inside a rotating, hollow sphere, ... > more -
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Computer Engineers Develop Clothes that Sense and Interpret Movements
New "electronic textiles" could help monitor the activities of patients with chronic illnesses. Computer engineers have developed pants with sensors embedded in the fabric that measure speed, ... > 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 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 -
Computer Scientists Turn Cell Phones into Health Care Resource
New software technology allows cell phone and PDA users to download their medical records, making them quickly accessible in case of emergency. The new software, to be available in a year, can even ... > more -
Civil Engineers Track Roaming Cell Phones to Monitor Traffic
Real-time cell phone use data can now be turned into better travel information. The new system, being tested in some states, follows the movement of cell phone signals from one cell tower to another. ... > more -
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Software Engineers Develop Biofeedback Method for Singing Lessons
Keeping a beat or staying on-key can be acquired skills. Software engineers have designed a new software package to make that easier, turning your computer into a singing teacher. The system plots ... > more
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