...MICROSOFT SURFACE: MULTI-TOUCH TECHNOLOGY A White Paper Prepared By: Allison Jeffers Gainey Jeffersa2@winthrop.edu November 2008 EDUC 651 What are multi-touch surfaces? Multi-touch surfaces allow for a device to recognize two or more simultaneous touches by more than one user. Some have the ability to recognize objects by distinguishing between the differences in pressure and temperature of what is placed on the surface. Depending on the size and applications installed in the surface, two or more people can be doing different or independent applications on the device. Multi-touch computing is the direct manipulation of virtual objects, pages, and images allowing you to swipe, pinch, grab, rotate, type, and command them eliminating the need for a keyboard and a mouse. Everything can be done with our finger tips. Microsoft Surface http://www.microsoft.com/surface/index.html Defined: Microsoft Surface is an interactive table top that can do everything a network computer can do plus more without using a keyboard or a mouse. There are four key features: direct interaction, multi-touch ability, multi-user ability, and object recognition. Direct interaction allows you to touch or grab digital information with your hands and use natural gestures to open, grasp, and command virtual objects, pages and images. The multi-touch feature enables the Surface to recognize many points of contact simultaneously so you can enlarge an image by touching the opposite corners and dragging them outwards...
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...innovation aspect of the category new generation Computing, I would like to throw some highlight on the device basically invented by Microsoft called Microsoft Surface. Microsoft Surface (also known as Milan) is a multi-touch device announced by Microsoft on May 29, 2007. It is oriented as a hardware and software combination technology that allows one or multiple users, to maneuver digital content by the means of gesture recognition technology. This include the motion of hands or objects. The main target customers are retail, hotels, restaurants, hospitality business and military skillful purposes. On January 6, 2011 at Consumer Electronic show Microsoft revised the latest version of Microsoft Surface and named as Microsoft Surface 2.0, which was built with Samsung. A commercial unit of Microsoft Surface is cost around $12,500, whereas a developer Microsoft Surface unit is prized $15,000 and that includes a developer unit, five seats and its relevant support guide. The Users can communicate with the device by touching or sliding their fingertips and objects such as drawing brush across the screen, or by placing and moving placed objects on the screen. This mechanism of communication with computers is called as a Natural User Interface(NUI). Its Multi-touch capability is optimized to respond to 52 touches at one time. At a show with a reporter the Surface Computing director dipped his fingers in on screen paint palette, then slide it across the screen to draw a funny face, then he...
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...MICROSOFT SURFACE: MULTI-TOUCH TECHNOLOGY A White Paper Prepared By: Allison Jeffers Gainey Jeffersa2@winthrop.edu November 2008 EDUC 651 What are multi-touch surfaces? Multi-touch surfaces allow for a device to recognize two or more simultaneous touches by more than one user. Some have the ability to recognize objects by distinguishing between the differences in pressure and temperature of what is placed on the surface. Depending on the size and applications installed in the surface, two or more people can be doing different or independent applications on the device. Multi-touch computing is the direct manipulation of virtual objects, pages, and images allowing you to swipe, pinch, grab, rotate, type, and command them eliminating the need for a keyboard and a mouse. Everything can be done with our finger tips. Microsoft Surface http://www.microsoft.com/surface/index.html Defined: Microsoft Surface is an interactive table top that can do everything a network computer can do plus more without using a keyboard or a mouse. There are four key features: direct interaction, multi-touch ability, multi-user ability, and object recognition. Direct interaction allows you to touch or grab digital information with your hands and use natural gestures to open, grasp, and command virtual objects, pages and images. The multi-touch feature enables the Surface to recognize many points of contact simultaneously so you can enlarge an image by touching the opposite corners and dragging...
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...Lantek presents the new version of its ERP package, Lantek Expert III Lantek has presented the new version of its business management software package, Lantek Expert III, an integrated ERP solution aimed at companies operating in the metal and sheet metal, profile and tube processing sector. Lantek, a multinational leader in CAD/CAM software applications, has more than a decade’s experience in developing business management solutions, an area that it is currently booming and in which it is extending its international expansion strategy, in order to establish itself as one of the main world suppliers of ERP solutions for the sheet metal market. In this regard, and in order to offer technologically advanced tools that adapt to users’ requirements, Lantek has optimised its ERP package, of which it is currently marketing version 28. The main unique benefit of the package is its complete integration with the rest of Lantek’s CAD/CAM solutions. “The perfect integration of our CAD/CAM+ERP solutions is one of our competitive advantages, in fact, it is the added value we offer our customers, for whom it is fundamental and of key importance to have solutions that complement each other and help to speed up their processes, making them more competitive”, pointed out Zuriñe Sáenz, Lantek’s ERP Division Product Manager, who added that “as it is easy to use and flexible it enables full adaptation to the customer’s business processes, and never the other way around”. So, Lantek Expert III...
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...Case Study – Microsoft Surface vs Apple iPad Since its first introduction in 2010, Apple iPad has been dominating the tablet market. It is safe to say that the Apple iPad paved the road for the modern tablets. Nearly every company tried to copy the iPad, except Microsoft. In fact, Microsoft tried really hard to differentiate itself completely from the usual tablets on the market and compete directly with the iPad. In 2012, the company created a tablet, which can run both in tablet mode and desktop mode, and named it “Surface RT” or simply “Surface”. The Surface came with multiple preloaded software and the ability to edit Microsoft Office files. Microsoft Surface was without a doubt unique and unprecedented and had all the bells and whistles. Thus, one may ask, Why is Microsoft struggling to make sales on its tablets despite their versatility, features and smart design? What are the primary mistakes Microsoft made that had led to the Surface suffering in the Tablet market? What branding mistakes led to this current predicament for Microsoft? There is a number of mistakes or poor decisions that could have led the Microsoft Surface sells to suffer in the market. First and foremost, Microsoft missed the mark on branding its tablets. The name “Surface” used to be associated to an interactive computer table with a big touchscreen. Only few people knew of the existence of that device. Thus, after the failure in the Surface table, Microsoft decided to reuse the name for its...
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...Yvette Bostic Robley Welliver Lit 205/11 September 9, 2013 In order for one to understand Twyla’s characteristic of being slightly prejudice and the secret hate that she had toward her childhood friend has to do with the concepts and thoughts that Twyla’s mother in stored in her as a child about other people who were not like her and a lot of those concept where wrong. Twyla’s roommate Roberta did not meet any of the negative things Twyla’s mother had told her about Africa American people. Twyla thought she deserved better and was supposed to have better because she was white. She secretly had had toward Roberta because she ended up with the life Twyla was supposed to have, but because of the bond they had growing up would somehow keep them connected every time they ran into each other in passing. In the beginning of the story Twyla had a negative attitude toward African American people. Twyla’s mother had warned her as a little girl that “they never washed their hair and they smelled funny” (Morrison, Toni) this gives you an indication that Twyla was white and was raised by a prejudice white mother whom which at times she seemed to be ashamed of. The first time Twyla and Roberta was introduced Twyla seemed to be uncomfortable. She told Bozo “my mother won’t like you putting me in here” (Morrison, Toni) but as time went on it did not seem to bother Twyla much, Twyla and Roberta became best friends in the orphan home, they were always together and the played together...
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...002-740 Final Fairing & Finishing Techniques for fairing surfaces with WEST SYSTEM® Brand epoxy and a guide to finish coatings Final Fairing The first part of this manual describes final fairing techniques as they apply to boatbuilding and boat repair. These techniques are also useful for many nonmarine applications such as auto body repair or building forms and molds. Also included are methods for applying fairing compound that can reduce trial and error, and help make the fairing process easier and faster. Finishing The second part of this manual discusses epoxy as a barrier coating and the wide variety of finish coating options available for ultraviolet protection and long term durability. Cost, compatibility, durability, ease of application and health hazards are variables to consider in the selection of a coating option for your project. Catalog No. 002-740 Final Fairing & Finishing Techniques for fairing surfaces with WEST SYSTEM® Brand epoxy and a guide to finish coating 5th Edition—June 2005 The techniques described in this manual are based on the handling characteristics and physical properties of WEST SYSTEM Epoxy products. Because physical properties of resin systems and epoxy brands vary, using the techniques in this publication with coatings or adhesives other than WEST SYSTEM is not recommended. Refer to the current WEST SYSTEM User Manual & Product Guide for complete product information, and safety and handling guidelines. The information presented herein...
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...also adds a layer of protection against the elements. Here's why a sealcoat is a good investment for your parking lot no matter how large or small it is. Sealcoating Covers Imperfections In Color Sealcoating is a thin layer much like paint. It's dark, so it makes the surface of your parking lot dark again, just like when it was new. The coating also covers oil and dirt stains so the surface of your lot has a uniform color again. The only thing sealcoating doesn't cover up is damage such as cracks and potholes. Damage will show right through a sealcoat so the cracks and holes must be repaired before sealcoating is applied. Sealcoating isn't done to repair asphalt, it's done to improve its appearance and add a protective coating....
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...Licom Systems Ltd. 3D Surface Creation Training Course Notes INDEX OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 1 WORK VOLUME ................................................................................................................. 1 WORK PLANE .................................................................................................................... 1 WORK VOLUME CREATION. .............................................................................................. 2 2D WORK PLANES ............................................................................................................. 2 RULED SURFACE ............................................................................................................. 3 SWEPT SURFACE 2 CURVES ......................................................................................... 4 SWEPT SURFACE 3 CURVES ......................................................................................... 5 SURFACE OF REVOLUTION.......................................................................................... 6 COONS PATCH 3 CURVES.............................................................................................. 7 COONS PATCH 4 CURVES.............................................................................................. 8 INTRODUCTION .............................................................
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...Mark Allen MNGT. 4600 Mrs. Newman November 12, 2014 Final Report (1st Draft) I am doing my community service with Project Uplift, an organization affiliated with the university, which I have been involved with for almost 3 years now. Project Uplift is a volunteer/mentor program, which helps children around Lee County develop constructive, happy lives. I joined this organization in hopes of helping to make a child’s life better by spending a few hours per week with them. My friend, Sammy, and I began Project Uplift together by choosing a child based on information given to us by the organization. I have gotten the opportunity to spend many hours with Rell throughout our time together. I hope he gets as much out of our meetings as I do. My goal with Rell is to have an impact on him in a positive way so that he makes good decisions in life based on what he has learned through the years with Sammy and I. My experience with Project Uplift thus far has been magnificent and I believe it has made me a better person along the way. Seeing Rell grow up throughout the time spent with him is probably my favorite part of the whole experience. Rell was in fifth grade when we first met him two and a half years ago. It was difficult to even get a word out of him in the first couple of months we met, but now he is bouncing off of the walls when we pick him up. We have grown very close throughout the past couple of years and have made great progress from where we started. ...
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...Medium Rough Fine Boring Drilling Reaming Fine Broach grinding Orientation tolerances Fine Milling Parallelism tolerance Perpendicularity tolerance Angularity tolerance Fine Shaving Medium Fine Hone finishing Super finishing High Fine Buffing Fine Paper finishing Fine Lapping Rough Positional tolerances Fine Grinding Positional tolerance Fine Symmetry Fine Liquid honing Coaxiality tolerance or concentricity tolerance Surface rolling Electric discharge carving WEDM （Wire electric discharge machining） Fine Chemical polishing Electrolytic abrasion Circular run-out tolerance t t tt tt t ttt tt ttt t tt t t t t t t t tt t ttt t t ttt t The tolerance range in the considered plane is the area between two concentric circles separated by distance t. The tolerance range is the range contained between two coaxial cylinder surfaces separated by distance t. The tolerance range is the range contained between the two envelope...
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...coatings to adhere satisfactorily. Physical Characteristics Of Paint Colour : Grey Texture : Matt Specific Gravity : 0.85 - 1.00 (for mixture of Base and Hardener) Solid Content : 20 ± 2% by volume Surface Preparation : For galvanised surfaces and light alloys, thorough solvent degreasing to SSPC-SP1 is necessary. For steel, abrasive blast to Sa 2½ ISO 8501-1:1988 is required. All surfaces must be clean and dry before the paint is applied on. Recommended No. Of Coat : 1 coat Recommended Film Thickness Per Coat : 12 microns for dry film 60 microns for wet film Theoretical Coverage At Recommended Film Thickness : 16.6 m /litre (for dry film thickness of 12 microns) Practical Coverage (20% Loss Factor) : Recommended For Use: 2 Theoretical Coverage = Volume Solids (%) X 10 (m/litre) Dry Film Thickness () 2 13.3 m /litre (for dry film thickness of 12 microns) Note: This theoretical coverage rate has been calculated from the volume solids of the material and is related to the amount of coating applied onto a perfectly smooth surface without wastage. For a practical coverage rate, due allowance should be made for atmospheric conditions, surface roughness, geometry of the article being coated, the skill of applicator, method of application etc. when estimating quantities required for a particular job. Application Methods : Brush, roller, compressed air spray and airless...
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...Examining young children’s 1 The case study in this article presented the process of conceptual change in six-year olds. The process was described from two different view points: how the children’s conceptions change during the instructional process and how the social discussion during the experimental exploration can be seen in terms of the cognitive changes in children. Young children’s conceptual change has not been as widely studied as that in older students. The researcher in this case study suggested that conceptual changes as a party of the learning process should be viewed as a life long process, which begins before children enter school. Six-year-old children undergo floating and sinking during their conceptual change process. This article attempted to describe this process and how social discourse during the process of knowledge construction is linked to the change in children’s concepts. Conceptual change had generally been examined only through cognitive functions as a general process without consideration of the context before this case study. The children that were selected for this study were pre-schoolers age six. They all hailed from the city of Joensuu, Finland and were from the kindergarten involved with the ESKO research project. The groups wanted to participate in the study, but the researchers taught the topic after the teachers disagreed. The children came from two different groups in the ...
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...Chapter 1 – Materials Engineering Concepts * 1.1 Economic Factors * Availability and cost of raw materials * Manufacturing costs * Transportation * Placing * Maintenance * 1.2 Mechanical Properties * Loading conditions * Static load – A sustained loading of the structure over a period of time * Dynamic load – A load that generates a shock or vibration in the structure (periodic – repeats itself with time, random- load pattern never repeats, or transient- impulse load applied over short interval) * Dead load- Static load, always applied (weight of the structure) * Live load- Dynamic loads, (people in a building or movable objects) * Stress-Strain Relations * Stress : σ=FA (psi, ksi, kPa, MPa, GPa) * Strain: ε=Change in LengthOriginal Length (%, in/in, mm/mm) * Elastic behavior * Elasticity- instantaneous response (deformation to load) and must return to its original shape when the load is removed. Stretches the bonds between atoms-doesn’t change arrangement of atoms * Young’s Modulus (Modulus of Elasticity)- Slope of the linear portion of the stress-strain curve E=σε * Poisson’s ratio- Ratio of the lateral strain to the axial strain (must be between 0.0(compressible material)-0.5(does not change volume when load applied)) Usually between 0.1 and 0.45 ν=-εlεa * Generalized Hooke’s Law * εx=σx-ν(σy+σz)E ...
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