Invented by Marc Loinaz
The inventor of the one-chip video camera was Marc Loinaz, a Filipino resident of New Jersey who works with Lucent Technologies. He was featured in the July 1999 issue of Discover Magazine.
Marc Loinaz, Director of Design, Physical Layer Products
Dr. Loinaz has over 10 years of mixed-signal integrated circuit design experience. Before co-founding Aeluros, he was a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff in the High-Speed Physical Layer Design group at Agere Systems, building transceivers in SiGe for OC-192 and for OC-768. In his previous position at Bell Labs, Dr. Loinaz led a research team that demonstrated the world’s first single-chip color digital video camera in CMOS. He received the 1998 Best Paper Award from the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, a 1999 Award for Technological Innovation from Discover Magazine, and a 2000 Distinguished Technical Staff Award from Bell Labs. Dr. Loinaz received his Ph.D. degree from Stanford University in mixed-signal CMOS IC design. He has co-authored 13 papers and holds 6 U.S. Using the same ho-hum materials found in a personal computer, Marc Loinaz and his colleagues at Lucent Technologies have created every secret agent’s dream contraption: a video camera the size of a cigarette lighter. Lucent’s impetus was a little more practical, however. It was looking to create imaging devices “so cheap and low power they can be integrated into everything from wristwatches to kitchen appliances,” Loinaz says.
Today’s video cameras generate pictures from charge-coupled devices (CCDs), which provide a great picture but require a pile of support circuitry that cannot sit on the same chip as the image sensors. “This makes CCD cameras relatively large, power hungry, and complicated to design and manufacture,” says Loinaz. The one-chip camera, on the other hand, is based on the same ubiquitous silicon chip found in microprocessors and memory devices.
A big challenge for Loinaz’s team was “getting the sensitive analog circuits to live happily with the digital signal processing circuits on the same piece of silicon.” Ultimately they taught the two circuits simply to ignore each other. “We scheduled operations on the chip so that during all the sensitive analog operations, we shut down the digital circuits.” Lucent recently licensed its video on a chip to Vanguard International Semiconductor, which plans to market products based on the technology sometime this year. Mini-video imagers might be mounted on car bumpers to eliminate blind spots and reduce collisions. The one-chip camera could also be used in home security. And then, of course, there’s the potential for things like portable video wristwatch phones. Dick Tracy, eat your heart out.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
IT104Gadgets
Touchscreen laptops are pretty rarely used nowadays and if you want to get one it is going to cost you pretty much money. It is not worth that much money, I mean the touchscreen. However you can enjoy having this function on your laptop. NAVIsis has produced a gadget that will make your laptop's screen a touchscreen. No need to buy any expensive laptops you can use your old favorite one.
The laptop Tablet converts your laptop's screen into a touch sensitive one in several seconds. This gadget being attached to the side of the laptop's screen will let you use stylus to write things and push buttons. The controls will be just like you are using a usual touchscreen like on a PDA or Communicator phone.
The idea of that is great because you do not have to change the laptop itself even if you really want to get a touchscreen one. And it might be more useful in some cases when you use writing and any graphics programs.
However, the laptop's screen hasn't been created to be a touchescreen and to be touched by a stylus or ever worse by your hands. So you might actually ruin your screen using this gadget. It is either you are going to need to by a special protective cover for your screen or use the gadget as little as you can.
There are many wireless accessories to you computer now. Things like wireless mice, wireless keyboards, wireless speakers etc. You can control you computer from another room or from a large distance. The problem with that is that it is hard to see the display from far away this is why Teq Gear Company has created this wonderful gadget.
This gadget will make your monitor wireless and you will be able to sit several feet away from you computer on your bed and play your favorite game or send an e-mail to your friend. I think that this is awesome because I do not like sitting on those uncomfortable chairs.
The WID 101 is not actually a wireless monitor. It is a gadget that connects your computer video out with your monitor wirelessly. So you can connect your old monitor to the computer wirelessly with no problem. The other thing is that you have to plug the monitor into the electricity outlet.
How does it work? It is very simple. In order to connect your computer with your monitor it uses the wireless network. It can use either 802. 11 a, 802. 11 g, or 802. 11 b. So it will have no problem connecting to your computer.
What I like is that you will actually see no difference using this gadget as opposed to a normal wired way. The latency is not very big and a human eye does not notice it. Besides, you can lie in your bed leaving the computer in the office room.
This gadget supports resolution up to 1366 x 768 pixels which is really cool. It will also fit any 17" monitor. It is not advised to use it with other sizes monitors. I have set it to 1024 x 768 and it works just fine.
The good thing about this gadget is that the range of the 802. 11 wireless networks are very large and it can cover the entire house. The only problem that appears is finding a keyboard and a mouse that supports such a range.
The bad thing about this gadget is its price. It will cost you almost $ 1000. Recently I have bought a laptop for a $ 1200 so just compare the prices. However having such a high tech gadget will make you really cool.
If you do not know where to waste some money then you can buy this WID 101. My friend bought one and he says that it works just fine. Besides, if you do not have TV sets in every room you can replace them by installing the monitors there. The video card can support more then one monitor and you can watch TV from your computer.
I always wanted a cool smartphone that I would be proud of. I was looking for one that would be the best one for me. However, I could not find a gadget smartphone that was right for me. One day on my birthday I got a present from my parents. Guess what it was.
It was the new ROAD S 101 which is a very good smartphone. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. This smartphone has any feature that could have thought of built in. It is even better then the popular Nokia Communicator 9500. As a matter of fact I was going to buy this Nokia smartphone because I could not find any better one. The ROAD is not the name of this gadget it is translated as the Remote Office Access Device and this is the right name for a device like this one.
Now I do not even need a laptop because this wonderful smartphone has everything that I need. First of all it is a good looking and somewhat big phone. It has two displays: one on the inside and one smaller one on the outside. The smaller one has resolution 102 x 65 pixels and the other one that is much bigger has resolution of 640 x 240 pixels and it is almost as big as the side of this gadget. When you open it you see a pretty good QWERTY keyboard that is pretty comfortable to use.
The buttons are not very small like on the other models and it makes this keyboard one of the best mobile phone keyboards. Besides, as every good phone it has a very high quality 2 mega pixels camera. It supports MP3, WAV, AMR and other audio files and it can also record and play MPEG 4 video files. It makes this beautiful device on of the best multimedia devices in the world.
Besides, the files can be downloaded and uploaded in several ways because it has Bluetooth, Infrared port and it has a port for SD cards which can increase its capacity in storage memory. Besides, if you go to a resort or somewhere far from home you can still be in touch with you friends with help of this cool gadget.
It can connect to the Wi-Fi networks in any internet café. It also has a web browser built in and using it you can surf the web just as easy as sitting at home. You can easily download any programs, Java applications, and even games to you phone. It is based on the Linux operating system that makes this phone be more like a small handy PC then a cell phone.
I am not sure about modern laptops but I think that the life time of 5 hours with active use is a very good deal. I think that this device is an ultimate smartphone because it has everything you need now days. I am very happy with this gadget and I think that this was the best gift that I ever got.
At the moment there are a lot of different speakers that have original design. Moreover, due to the fact that many designers and producers have a great deal of new ideas the variety of these devices will go on increasing. So taking into consideration impressive supply of speakers it should be mentioned that a device has to possess at least one distinctive feature in order to be sold.
Thus, Chinese designers have recently invented new speakers in the form of an apple. It's quite possible that they wanted to make consumers think that their newly-made device is an Apple product. But in fact it doesn't really matter because given gadget is very stylish and original as it is. Besides that the price of this concept will probably be moderate enough, so the majority of customers will be able to afford it. As regards available colors there is possibility to choose between green and red.
Of course, new Chinese "Apple" USB speakers won't ever replace iPod Hi-Fi, but they could possibly be useful as a travel accessory for that ultra-modern laptop of yours. In addition, the compact size of the given gadget can be considered as a significant advantage, because it's very easy to find a place in your baggage or back pack for a usual "apple".
If music is what she can't live without, most of her time she spend on the go, and don't like limited space on MP3 players - then this gadget will be the perfect gift! Satellite digital radio receiver can play music everywhere it has a connection to satellite. It even has the ability to quickly record favorite songs and play them later. This radio receiver can even work as usual MP3 player so no worries if satellites cannot be seen. Like your hearts that are always connected to each other, let her be connected to the world of music with help of this gift.
The laptop Tablet converts your laptop's screen into a touch sensitive one in several seconds. This gadget being attached to the side of the laptop's screen will let you use stylus to write things and push buttons. The controls will be just like you are using a usual touchscreen like on a PDA or Communicator phone.
The idea of that is great because you do not have to change the laptop itself even if you really want to get a touchscreen one. And it might be more useful in some cases when you use writing and any graphics programs.
However, the laptop's screen hasn't been created to be a touchescreen and to be touched by a stylus or ever worse by your hands. So you might actually ruin your screen using this gadget. It is either you are going to need to by a special protective cover for your screen or use the gadget as little as you can.
There are many wireless accessories to you computer now. Things like wireless mice, wireless keyboards, wireless speakers etc. You can control you computer from another room or from a large distance. The problem with that is that it is hard to see the display from far away this is why Teq Gear Company has created this wonderful gadget.
This gadget will make your monitor wireless and you will be able to sit several feet away from you computer on your bed and play your favorite game or send an e-mail to your friend. I think that this is awesome because I do not like sitting on those uncomfortable chairs.
The WID 101 is not actually a wireless monitor. It is a gadget that connects your computer video out with your monitor wirelessly. So you can connect your old monitor to the computer wirelessly with no problem. The other thing is that you have to plug the monitor into the electricity outlet.
How does it work? It is very simple. In order to connect your computer with your monitor it uses the wireless network. It can use either 802. 11 a, 802. 11 g, or 802. 11 b. So it will have no problem connecting to your computer.
What I like is that you will actually see no difference using this gadget as opposed to a normal wired way. The latency is not very big and a human eye does not notice it. Besides, you can lie in your bed leaving the computer in the office room.
This gadget supports resolution up to 1366 x 768 pixels which is really cool. It will also fit any 17" monitor. It is not advised to use it with other sizes monitors. I have set it to 1024 x 768 and it works just fine.
The good thing about this gadget is that the range of the 802. 11 wireless networks are very large and it can cover the entire house. The only problem that appears is finding a keyboard and a mouse that supports such a range.
The bad thing about this gadget is its price. It will cost you almost $ 1000. Recently I have bought a laptop for a $ 1200 so just compare the prices. However having such a high tech gadget will make you really cool.
If you do not know where to waste some money then you can buy this WID 101. My friend bought one and he says that it works just fine. Besides, if you do not have TV sets in every room you can replace them by installing the monitors there. The video card can support more then one monitor and you can watch TV from your computer.
I always wanted a cool smartphone that I would be proud of. I was looking for one that would be the best one for me. However, I could not find a gadget smartphone that was right for me. One day on my birthday I got a present from my parents. Guess what it was.
It was the new ROAD S 101 which is a very good smartphone. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. This smartphone has any feature that could have thought of built in. It is even better then the popular Nokia Communicator 9500. As a matter of fact I was going to buy this Nokia smartphone because I could not find any better one. The ROAD is not the name of this gadget it is translated as the Remote Office Access Device and this is the right name for a device like this one.
Now I do not even need a laptop because this wonderful smartphone has everything that I need. First of all it is a good looking and somewhat big phone. It has two displays: one on the inside and one smaller one on the outside. The smaller one has resolution 102 x 65 pixels and the other one that is much bigger has resolution of 640 x 240 pixels and it is almost as big as the side of this gadget. When you open it you see a pretty good QWERTY keyboard that is pretty comfortable to use.
The buttons are not very small like on the other models and it makes this keyboard one of the best mobile phone keyboards. Besides, as every good phone it has a very high quality 2 mega pixels camera. It supports MP3, WAV, AMR and other audio files and it can also record and play MPEG 4 video files. It makes this beautiful device on of the best multimedia devices in the world.
Besides, the files can be downloaded and uploaded in several ways because it has Bluetooth, Infrared port and it has a port for SD cards which can increase its capacity in storage memory. Besides, if you go to a resort or somewhere far from home you can still be in touch with you friends with help of this cool gadget.
It can connect to the Wi-Fi networks in any internet café. It also has a web browser built in and using it you can surf the web just as easy as sitting at home. You can easily download any programs, Java applications, and even games to you phone. It is based on the Linux operating system that makes this phone be more like a small handy PC then a cell phone.
I am not sure about modern laptops but I think that the life time of 5 hours with active use is a very good deal. I think that this device is an ultimate smartphone because it has everything you need now days. I am very happy with this gadget and I think that this was the best gift that I ever got.
At the moment there are a lot of different speakers that have original design. Moreover, due to the fact that many designers and producers have a great deal of new ideas the variety of these devices will go on increasing. So taking into consideration impressive supply of speakers it should be mentioned that a device has to possess at least one distinctive feature in order to be sold.
Thus, Chinese designers have recently invented new speakers in the form of an apple. It's quite possible that they wanted to make consumers think that their newly-made device is an Apple product. But in fact it doesn't really matter because given gadget is very stylish and original as it is. Besides that the price of this concept will probably be moderate enough, so the majority of customers will be able to afford it. As regards available colors there is possibility to choose between green and red.
Of course, new Chinese "Apple" USB speakers won't ever replace iPod Hi-Fi, but they could possibly be useful as a travel accessory for that ultra-modern laptop of yours. In addition, the compact size of the given gadget can be considered as a significant advantage, because it's very easy to find a place in your baggage or back pack for a usual "apple".
If music is what she can't live without, most of her time she spend on the go, and don't like limited space on MP3 players - then this gadget will be the perfect gift! Satellite digital radio receiver can play music everywhere it has a connection to satellite. It even has the ability to quickly record favorite songs and play them later. This radio receiver can even work as usual MP3 player so no worries if satellites cannot be seen. Like your hearts that are always connected to each other, let her be connected to the world of music with help of this gift.
IT104Ethics
1.Why has there been a dramatic increase in the number of computer related security incidents (in Information Technology) In recent year?(Ethic in information technology 2 edition by George Reynolds p.68)
2.What are same characteristics of common computer criminals.Include there objective.
1. Security of information technology is of utmost importance
Protect confidential data
2. Safeguard private customer and employee data
Protect against malicious acts of theft or disruption
Must be balanced against other business needs and issues
3. Number of IT-related security incidents is increasing around the world
4. Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (CERT/CC)
Established in 1988 at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI)
Charged with
Coordinating communication among experts during computer security emergencies
Helping to prevent future incidents-To be sure, some computer criminals are mean and sinister types. But many more wear business suits, have university degrees, and appear to be pillars of their communities. Some are high school or university students. Others are middle-aged business executives. Some are mentally deranged, overtly hostile, or extremely committed to a cause, and they attack computers as a symbol. Others are ordinary people tempted by personal profit, revenge, challenge, advancement, or job security. No single profile captures the characteristics of a "typical" computer criminal, and many who fit the profile are not criminals at all.
3.What action must be taken in response to a security incidents.
- organizations learn how to respond to security incidents only after suffering attacks. By this time, incidents often become much more costly than needed. Proper incident response should be an integral part of your overall security policy and risk mitigation strategy.
There are clearly direct benefits in responding to security incidents. However, there might also be indirect financial benefits. For example, your insurance company might offer discounts if you can demonstrate that your organization is able to quickly and cost-effectively handle attacks. Or, if you are a service provider, a formal incident response plan might help win business, because it shows that you take seriously the process of good information security.
2.What are same characteristics of common computer criminals.Include there objective.
1. Security of information technology is of utmost importance
Protect confidential data
2. Safeguard private customer and employee data
Protect against malicious acts of theft or disruption
Must be balanced against other business needs and issues
3. Number of IT-related security incidents is increasing around the world
4. Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (CERT/CC)
Established in 1988 at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI)
Charged with
Coordinating communication among experts during computer security emergencies
Helping to prevent future incidents-To be sure, some computer criminals are mean and sinister types. But many more wear business suits, have university degrees, and appear to be pillars of their communities. Some are high school or university students. Others are middle-aged business executives. Some are mentally deranged, overtly hostile, or extremely committed to a cause, and they attack computers as a symbol. Others are ordinary people tempted by personal profit, revenge, challenge, advancement, or job security. No single profile captures the characteristics of a "typical" computer criminal, and many who fit the profile are not criminals at all.
3.What action must be taken in response to a security incidents.
- organizations learn how to respond to security incidents only after suffering attacks. By this time, incidents often become much more costly than needed. Proper incident response should be an integral part of your overall security policy and risk mitigation strategy.
There are clearly direct benefits in responding to security incidents. However, there might also be indirect financial benefits. For example, your insurance company might offer discounts if you can demonstrate that your organization is able to quickly and cost-effectively handle attacks. Or, if you are a service provider, a formal incident response plan might help win business, because it shows that you take seriously the process of good information security.
Monday, December 6, 2010
IT104 Cielo Mae Angcaco
Firewall
A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
IT104 Cielo Mae Angcaco
1. Why has there been a dramatic increase in the number of computer related security incidents in recent years?
2. What are the some characteristics of common criminals including there objective.
3.What actions must be take in response to a security incidents?
2. What are the some characteristics of common criminals including there objective.
3.What actions must be take in response to a security incidents?
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