In one of my previous blog posts, I introduced different dimming methods for light-emitting diode (LED) drivers: analog and pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming. In this post, I will elaborate more on PWM dimming and how to get its frequency fast enough in order to reduce its effect on humans or other living creatures. Let’s review why PWM dimming is preferable to analog dimming in some applications, such as rear lamp. The brightness and color of an LED depends on the current flowing through. Once the curr
Google has finally released a fully supported version of Android for open source development boards in the form of Android Things (aka Brillo). I think the potential is there for this to open even …
My fiber POP is very heavily loaded with backhauls going everywhere, and we are running out of 5 ghz spectrum to get the bits to the next tower. And of course, sectors to feed the masses. Enter the AF-FX11. First step was to call a coordinator (I called Liz at Intelpath) to check on spectrum availability. I was a bit concerned by all the nay-sayers stating that there are almost no 80 mhz wide channels available. Well, turns out there were 80 mhz channels available for me. Woohoo!! Because I really wanted
Automotive Robots Step Out from Safety BarrierJohn Simpson29 November 2016 Human beings and robots are working side by side at the Smart Production Lab in Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant—a configuration made possible because the robots have been taught to show consideration for their co-workers.The robots grab and install transmission shafts and clutch rings—which is nothing out of the ordinary for a vehicle manufacturing plant—except that they are not performing their work behind a safety barrier. When a person approaches a robot, the machine immediately slows down, moving its arms out of the way while attempting to carry on working.Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg, head of the Volkswagen Smart Production Lab (l), and employee Johannes Teiwes are developing smart robots. Image credit: Volkswagen.”The robot detects my approach and shows consideration for me,” says Wolfgang Hackenberg, head of the Smart Production Lab. “This is the fundamental prerequisite for smart human-machine interaction.”The brains of the smart robot are in custom software that processes waves and gestures, calculates all sequences of human motion recorded by the sensors around the robot’s working area and evaluates the results. A wave from Hackenberg is sufficient to stop the robot. He waves again and the machine continues its work or hands over components and tools.In Volkswagen’s vision of the digitalized factory of the future, machinery and equipment, robots, goods and products will be networked with each other. People and robots will no longer work on a component beside each other or after each other but, rather, at the same time acting in cooperation.”Up to now, it has been necessary to ensure physical separation between the working steps and working areas of people and robots,” Hackenberg says. “This is not genuine cooperation. We have integrated a proprietary robot and sensors using software in such a way that workers and robots can use the same working space without any hazards and can even interact.”In developing the system, the lab cooperated closely with scientists from the Robotics Innovation Center of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, in Bremen, in which Volkswagen recently acquired a stake. One of the first results of this partnership was the software that allows direct cooperation between humans and robots, which can be applied to other industrial robots as well.While human workers in the factory of the future will be required to perform complex tasks with high levels of specialist expertise, creativity and problem-solving capabilities, Hackenberg says robots—with integrated sensors to allow for their safe operation among humans—will assume more responsibility for ergonomically difficult, physically strenuous work.
The hearing-impaired and even the deaf can now experience music, in a new collaboration between the Junge Symphoniker Hamburg Orchestra in Germany and wearable tech company CuteCircuit. The pair have created the Sound Shirt, an incredible garment that translates sound into vibrations. When the Junge Symphoniker Hamburg Orchestra plays classical music, the wearers can feel the various instruments, each sound
Quantum computing is the area of study focused on developing computer technology based on the principles of quantum theory. The quantum computer, following the laws of quantum physics, would gain enormous processing power through the ability to be in multiple states, and to perform tasks using all possible permutations simultaneously.A Comparison of Classical and Quantum ComputingClassical computing relies, at its ultimate level, on principles expressed by Boolean algebra. Data must be processed in an e
Supporting network config monitoring and archiving, along with VMware, Windows, Linux, and endpoint monitoring, and a helpful community aiding with SNMP, it’s a tool I’d suggest Admins at least take a look at.
Today, we’re releasing TrueMesh — it’s the next generation of eero mesh technology, built from the ground up to work perfectly with eero hardware. At the core of this update are significant improvements to our mesh routing algorithms, enabled by the learnings we’ve gathered through having networks up and running in homes around the world. Overnight, eero customers will see up to 2x the speed within their network, far greater intelligence in how their network adapts to their home, and flexibility to add even more eeros to their system. This is an entirely free update — every eero system will be upgraded automatically.
Overnight, eero customers will see up to 2x the speed within their network, far greater intelligence in how their network adapts to their home, and flexibility to add even more eeros to their system.
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Interacting with your customers is one of the most important parts of running a service business. If a person doesnt like you, or feel comfortable with you in their home, they are far less likely to be
Personal Space is Your Friend
Keep an appropriate amount of space between your female customer and yourself. Particularly if she is the only one home, be mindful of the fact that you are in her house by being respectful of her space. You should also be wary of sneaking up on your customer. Let her know what rooms in the house you will need to visit and in what order. If you want to go over anything with her when you are finished with your work, let her know ahead of time and ask where you will be able to find her when you’re finished in order to avoid wandering around her house.
Be Respectful
The importance of being respectful to your female customer simply cannot be overstated. Showing respect to both the customer and their home will go a long way. Make sure you are not tracking dirt through their living room, or leaving your equipment lying around their house. Being courteous also involves using respectful names for your female customers. Avoid calling them hon, dear, or sweetheart as it can often lead to them feeling uncomfortable. The best way to avoid awkward name situations is simply by sticking with calling them by whatever name they use when they introduce themselves to you.
Keep Your Language Neutral
You never know a customer’s views on a particular subject, so it’s important to keep your language neutral. Don’t make crude or inappropriate jokes that have the potential to make a homeowner feel uncomfortable. This advice applies to all customers, but is particularly important to be conscious of with female customers. If you’re ever in doubt of how a comment will be received, don’t say it.
Build Trust
The most important thing you can do to make a female customer feel at ease is to establish trust. The customer is letting you into their home and one of the biggest questions they are asking themselves is “can I trust this person?” If the opportunity arises, let them know a little bit about yourself, like why you started this business and what you love about it. The less they view you as a stranger, the more they will trust you. This will help build a good working relationship between you and your customer, which will ultimately lead to them booking you again!
The bottom line when dealing with female customers: treat them with respect. Respect their homes, their belongings, and their families during your visit and you’ll end up with more repeat business then you’ll know what to do with!
In one of my previous blog posts, I introduced different dimming methods for light-emitting diode (LED) drivers: analog and pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming. In this post, I will elaborate more on PWM dimming and how to get its frequency fast enough in order to reduce its effect on humans or other living creatures. Let’s review why PWM dimming is preferable to analog dimming in some applications, such as rear lamp. The brightness and color of an LED depends on the current flowing through. Once the curr
