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Software detects academic reports containing passages copied from the Internet
Kazunari Sugimitsu, an engineering professor and director of the Research Center for Intellectual Property Science at Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Japan has developed a computer software that detects electronically submitted academic reports containing passages copied and pasted from the Net. He has applied for a patent for the software in February and plans to have it commercially available next year. The software breaks down paragraphs of electronic notes into clauses and words. The software next searches the Net for similar clauses and words and checks whether the “copy” and “paste” functions have been used. whether it detects passages containing similar clauses and words, it provides a URL for the professor or teacher to check.
Sugimitsu says the software will not only help professors, who are frustrated by such cheating that is believed to be rampant among students, but it plus will be good for the students. Kanazawa Institute of Technology is an institution of higher learning in Japan. It is often called KIT, koudai or for short. The institute is known for its rare educational policy that attaches importance to initiative of students.
Green House Golf Mouse
Green House GH-MUSG-W is an optical wired mouse in the shape of a golf ball. The mouse comes with a matching mouse pad in the shape of a golf field. The optical mouse lights up whenever the left or right buttons are clicked. The mouse pad in the shape of a golf field comes with a putter, ball and flag additionally.
The 800 dpi Green House optical mouse measures 83 × 83 × 31mm, weigh 65 g and will be available in Japan next month for approximately 2,980 yen ($29).
Adlink launches ExpressCard-to-PCI Extension System
The Adlink ECS-8582-4S extension system enables a laptop computer with an ExpressCard slot to remotely manage and control PCI devices installed in an extension chassis. ExpressCard technology leverages the features of PCI Express bus but in a small style factor for laptop computer usage. With ECS-8582-4S, laptop users can easily plug an ExpressCard host adapter into the laptop, and next cable it to an extension chassis up to 7 meters away. The extension chassis is capable of accommodating four half-size PCI cards with built-in potential supply.
The Adlink ECS-8582-4S extension system operates in 32-bit/33 MHz configuration with 132 MB/s full PCI bandwidth and comes with comprehensive hardware and software transparency. PCI cards installed in the extension system behave and work as whether these are directly installed into the host system, requiring no additional drivers or software installation.
NEC ECO CENTER Server consumes 55% less potential and occupies 50% less space!
NEC has concluded development on the “ECO CENTER,” a specialized space and energy-saving server whose marketing activities are scheduled to commence immediately. The ECO CENTER consumes up to 55% less capability, occupies 50% less space and is approximately 58% lighter than conventional servers due to the leveraging of cutting edge NEC technologies, such as highly efficient batteries, the optimum cooling functions of high-density packaging, and the adoption of advanced low ability CPUs, chipsets and memory.
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The NEC ECO CENTER achieves maximum energy-saving benefits by capitalizing on the optimization technology of NEC’s “Sigma System Center” integrated and VMware’s “VMware ESX 3.5″ to streamline allocation of operations in response to hardware demands.
Tokyo, May 26, 2008 – NEC Corporation announced today that it has concluded development on the “ECO CENTER,” a specialized space and energy-saving server whose marketing activities are scheduled to commence immediately.
The ECO CENTER consumes up to 55% less potential, occupies 50% less space and is approximately 58% lighter than conventional servers due to the leveraging of cutting edge NEC technologies, such as highly efficient batteries, the optimum cooling functions of high-density packaging, and the adoption of advanced low potential CPUs, chipsets and memory.
The ECO CENTER achieves maximum energy-saving benefits by capitalizing on the optimization technology of NEC’s “Sigma System Center” integrated and VMware’s “VMware(R) ESX 3.5″ (note 1*) to streamline allocation of operations in response to hardware demands.
“Loaded with such advanced technologies, the ECO CENTER is ideally suited for the large-scale application servers and Web servers being used in major enterprises and government agency info centers,” said Mr. Yukio Ito, Senior Vice President, NEC Corporation. With energy-saving IT devices attracting considerable attention in the battle against global warming, NEC intends to actively market the ECO CENTER as the core product in its “REAL IT COOL PROJECT.” An initiative that aims to cut the capability used by customer IT platforms by 50% year on year, and to realize a cumulative reduction in CO2 emissions from IT devices by approximately 910,000 tons by 2012.
New Product FeaturesElectrical ability Conservation
The ECO CENTER incorporates batteries that require 20% less electrical ability than conventional batteries. Furthermore, its server components are optimally located to maximize cooling airflow, which reduces the system’s temperature and amount of electricity called for to operate.
The system plus features Intel’s latest ability saving CPU advancements through the low voltage “Quad Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor L5420.” (note 2*) Moreover, the most recent potential conservation technologies, including chip sets, memory and more, enable the ECO CENTER to decrease potential consumption by 55% when compared to earlier systems.
Space Conservation / Weight Reduction
The ECO CENTER’s committed housing is specially designed for easy storage as a compact server module consisting of 2 servers. Each housing unit measures 2 meters tall with a 128-processor / 512-core maximum capacity. The space called for to store each unit has been reduced by as much as 50% in comparison to conventional equipment.
The server module is additionally composed of aluminum materials, and features cores mounted with 512-core capabilities. Furthermore, the module’s weight of 540kg is approximately 58% lighter when compared to previously available servers.
Electricity Conservation through the latest Technology Optimizations
The most valuable element of the system’s electricity conservation is met through a combination of “VMware ESX 3.5″ optimization and the integrated “Sigma System Center” platform management software, which optimally positions operations in response to burdens placed on the hardware (application servers).
Future measures with the “Sigma System Center” to reduce electricity consumption through optimization include a planned collaboration with the “Citrix XenServer Enterprise Edition” (note 3*) from Citrix Systems. Moreover, the correspondence to “Hyper-V” restricted in “Windows Server(R) 2008″ (note 4*) is additionally planned.
The ECO CENTER is plus expected to support “Windows Server 2003,” “Windows Server 2008,” and “Red Hat Enterprise Linux.” (note 5*)
NEC forecasts to start shipment of the ECO CENTER to overseas markets, including the U.S., Europe and Asia by September 2008.
NEC will continue to enhance its products and services under the “REAL IT PLATFORM” vision to achieve a more flexible, secure and user friendly IT environment.
Samsung to launch 256 GB SSD drive that year
Samsung plans to launch that year a flash memory-based solid-state disk that boasts a 256G byte capacity and high-speed interface. The Samsung 256GB SSD drive will have the same anatomy factor as a 9.5-millimeter high 2.5-inch hard-disk drive for which it is designed to be a drop-in replacement. The prototype drive announced by the company has a read speed of 200M bytes per second (Bps) and a sequential write speed of 160M Bps.
Samsung, which is one of the world’s largest makers of flash memory chips, is eager to see the drives become popular as their widespread use will represent a big new market for its chips. Samples of the drive will be available to customers from September with mass production due by the end of the year.
StatoilHydro plans to build World’s first full-scale floating wind turbine
State-controlled Norwegian oil company StatoilHydro has decided to build the world’s first full scale floating wind turbine, Hywind, and analysis it by a two-year period offshore Karmøy. StatoilHydro has developed HyWind based on floating concrete constructions familiar from North Sea oil installations. The rotor blades on the floating wind turbine will have a diameter of 80 metres, and the nacelle will tower some 65 metres above the sea surface. The floatation element will have a draft of some 100 metres below the sea surface, and will be moored to the seabed using three anchor points. The wind turbine can be located in waters with depths ranging from 120 to 700 metres.
The pilot project will be assembled in Åmøyfjorden near Stavanger and is to be located some 10 kilometres offshore Karmøy in the county of Rogaland. The wind turbine itself is to be built by Siemens. Technip will build the floatation element and have responsibility for the installation offshore. Nexans will lay cables to shore, and Haugaland Kraft will be responsible for the landfall.
Motorola TCR1000 Smallest TETRA Radio
Motorola today announced the introduction of the smallest body-worn TETRA Covert Radio, the TCR1000 that provides fully featured TETRA radio functions to users in covert operations. The new radio in thin anatomy factor can easily be concealed in light clothing and ensures secure communications with encryption features that improve operational effectiveness in the field. The Motorola TCR1000 weighs less than 180 grams and its small, light-weight design helps officers to disguise their equipment during covert operations, allowing them to blend into the crowd. While compact in design, the TCR1000 performs to the same high standards as mainstream Motorola TETRA terminals and offers excellent functionality including options for integrated GPS and end-to-end encryption. It incorporates many innovative features to address the strange requirements of covert radios such as discrete audio, radio control and lengthy battery lifetime.
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In terms of enhanced usability, the control features of the Motorola TCR1000 have been designed for covert operations, such as using audio tones to identify talk group number to enable audio-only recognition of talk group selection. The TCR1000 is controllable from a remote unit that provides greater flexibility to users in their operations.
HONG KONG – TETRA WORLD CONGRESS – 26 May 2008 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced the introduction of the smallest body-worn TETRA Covert Radio, the TCR1000, that provides fully featured TETRA radio functions to users in covert operations. The new radio in thin style factor can easily be concealed in light clothing and ensures secure communications with encryption features that improve operational effectiveness in the field.
The TCR1000 weighs less than 180 grams and its small, light-weight design helps officers to disguise their equipment during covert operations, allowing them to blend into the crowd. While compact in design, the TCR1000 performs to the same high standards as mainstream Motorola TETRA terminals and offers excellent functionality including options for integrated GPS and end-to-end encryption. It incorporates many innovative features to address the rare requirements of covert radios such as discrete audio, radio control and expanded battery lifetime.
In terms of enhanced usability, the control features of the TCR1000 have been designed for covert operations, such as using audio tones to identify talk group number to enable audio-only recognition of talk group selection. The TCR1000 is controllable from a remote unit that provides greater flexibility to users in their operations.
On functionality, the TCR1000 has an integrated GPS to locate resources as well as users who are in need of assistance. The radio additionally has an extended battery pack option which can easily extend users’ surveillance periods.
On defense features, the TCR1000 is equipped with all of the encryption features of Motorola’s TETRA radios and infrastructure portfolio. that ensures safety and knowledge protection and prevents interception from unwanted parties. Together with best-in-class audio performance and whisper mode for discrete use, the TCR1000 is well-suited for the user in surveillance covert type operations.
“As a leader in mission-critical communications, Motorola truly understands that different environments require different devices and solutions. Users in the public safety markets, including those involved in surveillance, close protection and special operations, require the highest level of shield. Based on feedback from users in covert environments, the TCR1000 is Motorola’s first designed-for-use covert radio with special interface, mold and protection features that come in a neat little package for those critical undercover applications,” said Jens Kristiansen, vice president and general manager, TETRA Products and Solutions, Motorola Government and Public Safety.
A wide range of covert accessories including vests and harnesses, microphone, earpieces and antenna, are available for the user to tailor solutions to operational requirements. For example, the vest option includes a body worn double loop antenna which can increase the range of communications.
Motorola’s new covert radio demonstrates its commitment to developing innovative solutions that enable its customers to fully harness the capability of TETRA. Just that year, Motorola was chosen by the Isle of Man Government agency of Home Affairs to supply a fleet of covert TETRA terminals, to be used by the Isle of Man Constabulary and Customs & Excise.
With rapid advances in technology and the ever-pressing issues of shield, interoperability and proven reliability, Motorola aims to deliver intuitive technology that is second nature to users, so they have the peace of mind to focus on their mission, not on the technology. The TCR1000 Covert terminal is a strong testomony to Motorola’s design-for-use ethos, which is to work hand-in-hand with its customers to create highly intuitive products to address the rare requirements of mission-critical environments.
For more info visit the Motorola booth at TETRA World Congress (Booth W) where it will showcase Technology That’s Second Nature™ through its MOTOA4™ portfolio of mission critical solutions.
