The USS Makin Island Oct 25, 2009
Pascagoula, U.S.S. Makin Island: Simulation-Based Analysis and its Role in Electric-Plant Control System Design, inElectric Ship Technologies Symposium, 2007, ESTS 07, IEEE May 21-23, 2007. Van Orden, M. D. The book of United States Navy Ships, 3rd ed., New York: Dodd, Mead, & Company, 1979. (Suite101.com)
Is your microrobot up for the (NIST) challenge? Oct 23, 2009
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with IEEE, is inviting university and collegiate student teams currently engaged in microrobotic, microelectronic or MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) research to participate in the 2010 NIST Mobile Microrobotics Challenge. The competition will be held as part of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in May 2010 in Anchorage, Alaska ... NIST is organizing the 2010 Mobile Microrobotics Challenge... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Quantum Computer Chips Now One Step Closer To Reality Oct 18, 2009
Paul Berger, professor of electrical and computer engineering and professor of physics at Ohio State University, and his colleagues report their findings in an upcoming issue of IEEE Electron Device Letters. The team fabricated a device called a tunneling diode using the most common chip-making technique, called chemical vapor deposition. (Science Daily)
Smart moves at ITU to unify home net standards Oct 17, 2009
The standard will be known as G.9972 and describes the process by which G.hn devices will work with power line devices that use technologies such as IEEE P1901. Extensions to G.hn will also be developed to to support SmartGrid applications. (EETimes)
New Wi-Fi spec allows access point bypass Oct 15, 2009
"It can revolutionize what people do with it," says Edgard Figueroa, executive director, , the industry group that coined the term that is now a widely used shorthand for radio networks based on the IEEE 802. 11 standard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Synopsys chief to get chip leadership award Oct 14, 2009
As one of the leading experts on logic simulation and logic synthesis, he was made a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in January 1999 ... The Synopsys leader hasgarnered a number of industry awards in the past including the 2001 IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Industrial Pioneer Award, 2007 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal, and the 2008 EDAC/CEDA Kaufman award. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
'Development of Ferrite Materials and Their Applications' Recognized as IEEE Milestone Oct 13, 2009
Development of Ferrite Materials and Their Applications' Recognized as IEEE Milestone. Development of Ferrite Materials and Their Applications' Recognized as IEEE Milestone ... The Tokyo Institute of Technology and TDK Corporation were honored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.(1) (IEEE) with the grant of IEEE Milestones(2) for the invention of ferrite materials and their applications. (JCN Network, Japan)
Clever new device sees through walls Oct 13, 2009
The research is awaiting publication in the journal IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing. Here's how the signals get converted into blob-like images. (MSNBC -- Technology)
New Method Reveals All You Need To Know About 'Waveforms' Oct 13, 2009
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2009; Vol. 58, No. 10. Oct.. (Science Daily)
Radio waves 'see' through walls Oct 12, 2009
One of the studies which outlines the method and tests it in an indoor atrium and a grassy area with trees is awaiting publication soon in IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, a journal of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The study involved placing a wireless network of 28 inexpensive radio transceivers called nodes around a square-shaped portion of the atrium and a similar part of the lawn. (EurekAlert!)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 9, 2009
Intel has requested a waiver to the Federal Communications Commission's rule requiring HD cable set-tops to include an IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus port -- also known as FireWire -- for units that incorporate the chip maker's system-on-a-chip processors with IP outputs. You are receiving this email because you have requested either an eNewsletter or a magazine from Reed Business Information. (Multichannel News)
New Publication Offers Security Tips For WiMAX Networks Oct 9, 2009
The technology, guided by standards issued by IEEE, originally was designed to provide last-mile broadband wireless access as an alternative to cable, digital subscriber line (DSL) or T1 service ... It covers the IEEE 802. (Science Daily)
Third quarter engineering unemployment data show mixed trends Oct 8, 2009
"These mixed data suggest that the worst may be passing, but we are still a long way from the levels of engineering unemployment we would expect to see in a strong economy," IEEE-USA President Gordon Day said ... Career enhancement resources are available for IEEE members at ... IEEE-USA advances the public good and promotes the careers and public policy interests of more than 210,000 engineers, scientists and allied professionals who are U.S. members of IEEE. IEEE-USA is part of IEEE, the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
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Anixter to Host Webcast to Unveil New Infrastructure Assurance Program to the Security and Cabling Industries - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
IEEE-USA helps produce more than three-dozen TV news reports on technologies that benefit society Oct 8, 2009
WASHINGTON (6 October 2009) -- To increase the public's awareness and appreciation of the role of engineering in society, IEEE-USA has helped to produce more than three-dozen TV news reports on IEEE technologies this year ... The IEEE-USA-supported reports included: "Biomedical Engineers Creating Voice-Command Robotic Helping Hand for Patients in Need"; "Engineers Zero-In on Fighting Astronaut Bone Loss with Space Treadmill Simulator"; "Computer Scientists Make Still Photos in Existing Video... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Anixter to Host Webcast to Unveil New Infrastructure Assurance Program to the Security and Cabling Industries Oct 8, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Thu Oct 8, 3:05 am ET. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sex Offender Vagabond Oct 6, 2009
6:00 am October 5, 2009, by Bob Barr. Lets be clear I dislike sex offenders, especially those who commit sex offenses against minors, as much as any member of the Georgia General Assembly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Film explores world dominated by robots Oct 5, 2009
In July, Ohio State's Robert Wood and Texas A&M's Robin Murphy proposed three rules for robot programming in the journal IEEE Intelligent Systems, echoing science fiction author Isaac Asimov's famous "Three Laws of Responsible Robotics."(briefly, no hurting people, obey orders as long as they don't involve hurting people, and protect yourself, again, without hurting people. . (USA Today -- Tech)
LG Electronics CTO Receives 'Giants of Broadcasting' Award Oct 3, 2009
He received the Digital Television Pioneers Award from Broadcasting & Cable Magazine in 2000, the Arthur C. Clark Award from the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association in 1999, an Engineering Emmy for his outstanding digital television achievements in 1996 and the Matti S. Siukola Memorial Award from the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society in 1991. During his tenure at LG Electronics, Dr. Paik has been involved with virtually all of the company's core technologies, products and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FCoE Is Ready, Is It Time to Care? Sep 30, 2009
"Lossless 10 Gigabit Ethernet is a new protocol which is based on the IEEE 802.1 DCB standard," said Kash Shaikh, product management manager for Data Center Solutions at Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO). "This new enhanced Ethernet to the server can be seen as the stepping stone to FCoE. 10 Gigabit Ethernet connected to servers greatly reduces the number of server adapters and cables required.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Microchip + video glasses = sight for blind? Sep 25, 2009
In the October issue of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering journal, researchers have said they hope to attach the implant to the outside of the eye, and put the electrodes behind the retina. Share this on. (CNN -- Tech)
'Laser vision' offers new insights Sep 25, 2009
The system uses tiny lasers, which scan their light onto the retina to produce the entire range of human vision, reported the journal of the Institute of the Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE Spectrum ... "I was amazed by what I saw," said Harry Goldstein, senior associate editor of IEEE Spectrum ... Harry Goldstein, IEEE Spectrum. (BBC News -- Technology)
Retinal Implant Could Help Restore Some Vision Sep 24, 2009
In the latest version, described in the October issue of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, the implant is attached to the outside of the eye, and the electrodes are implanted behind the retina ... IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, October 2009 DOI. (Science Daily)
Analysis: How ready is Intel with 22-nm platform? Sep 23, 2009
Don Scansen is an , a licensed professional engineer and a senior member of the IEEE.. Free Subscription to EE Times. (EETimes)
IPSO Alliance Announces Certification and Compliance Initiative for IP-based Smart Objects Used in Offices, Homes, Healthcare and the Smart Grid Infrastructure Sep 23, 2009
Intended to complement the efforts of entities such as the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which develop and ratify technical standards in the Internet community, the IPSO Alliance performs interoperability tests, documents the use of new IP-based technologies, conducts marketing activities and serves as an information repository for users seeking to understand the role of IP in networks of physical objects. IPSO Alliance... (PR Newswire)
'Intelligent Car' Able To Learn From Owner’s Driving And Warn In Case Of Accident Hazard Sep 23, 2009
Part of the results of this project has been published in the renowned scientific journals IEEE Trans on Image Processing , IEEE Trans. on Vehicular Technology and IEEE Transactions on Circuits for Video Technology. (Science Daily)
IEEE-USA President endorses national innovation strategy Sep 23, 2009
WASHINGTON (22 September 2009) -- IEEE-USA President Gordon Day said today that he strongly endorses the "Strategy for American Innovation" released by the White House and discussed by President Barack Obama in a speech yesterday at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.. "IEEE-USA recognizes the vital role that science and technology research and development plays in ensuring U.S. competitiveness, energy independence and national security," Day said ... IEEE-USA advances the public good... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Next steps for Ethernet. Join the conversation Sep 18, 2009
Standards experts note it takes as much as a year just to gain the consensus needed to launch a new IEEE effort. The standards work itself can easily take another two years. (EETimes)
Necklace For Long-term And Robust Cardiac Monitoring In Daily Life Sep 17, 2009
16, 2009) IMEC and its research affiliate Holst Centre today present a prototype of an electrocardiogram or ECG necklace at the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Conference (EMBC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA). The technology enables long-term monitoring of cardiac performance and allows patients to remain ambulatory and continue their routine daily activities while under observation. (Science Daily)
Video: Google net architect on data centers Sep 17, 2009
The meeting gathered many of the networking developers working on the IEEE 802. 3ba standard for 40/100G Ethernet. (EETimes)
Video: Terabit ASICs need 25G links Sep 16, 2009
However, the OIF work does not define a full physical layer spec, said John D'Ambrosia, chairman of the IEEE P802. 3ba standard and host for the meeting. (EETimes)
Arasan Chip Systems Adds IEEE 1588 PTP Support to Ethernet IP Cores Sep 16, 2009
Arasan's Ethernet IP Enables Mission Critical Control Applications Using IEEE 1588 PTP ... Sept. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arasan Chip Systems, Inc. ("Arasan"), a leading provider of Intellectual Property (IP) Cores, announced that it has expanded its Ethernet Portfolio by integrating hardware support for IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) ... Mission critical environments such as factory automation systems, networking environments, manufacturing, test and measurement systems rely on... (Primezone Releases)
Video: Researchers craft automated surgical gear Sep 15, 2009
The researchers discussed their work at the recent conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (). Related Links. (EETimes)
Wireless Sensor Systems Enable A Better Sleep Sep 15, 2009
14, 2009) At IEEE EMB Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA), IMEC and its research affiliate Holst Centre present the clinical validation of a wireless sleep staging system on September 10. The miniaturized wireless system allows patients to wear the device in the comfort of their home, thus enabling early screening of abnormal sleep profiles outside clinics. (Science Daily)
Patton G.SHDSL CPE Modem Delivers First-Mile Ethernet Services at up to 22.8 Mbps Sep 15, 2009
Using EFM Bonding (IEEE 802. 3ah PAF) to combine up to four copper pairs (8 wires) into a single communications channel, the RocketLink(TM) Model 3202 EFM modem employs Ethernet over SHDSL (EoSHDSL) to extend connections up to 1. (PR Newswire)
802.11n Ratified Sep 15, 2009
At long last, the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) has ratified the. In a press release quietly issued late in the day on Friday, September 11th, the IEEE announced that its Standards Board had ratified the IEEE 802 ... The news came as no surprise to vendors and industry watchers, as the IEEE had been open about its for ratification. (HardwareCentral)
'Next generation' wi-fi approved Sep 15, 2009
11n technology, as it is known, was ratified by the IEEE, a body that oversees all wi-fi standards ... But without the IEEE's approval, there were no guarantees that future networking equipment would be compatible with the devices ... The IEEE's rubber stamp has changed that. (BBC News -- Technology)
Ikanos names Debajyoti Pal CTO Sep 15, 2009
Pal holds seven U.S. patents, has published more than 30 technical papers, is a Fellow of the IEEE and has served as a consulting professor of electrical engineering at over the last 12 years. Most Read Stories. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Indian scientist develops fastest encryption disk system Sep 14, 2009
The results of the research will appear in October 2009 issue of the 'IEEE Transactions on Information Theory', one of the top research journals in the field of transmission, processing and utilization of information. Asked how he claims his algorithm to be the 'fastest', he replied, "One has to see this in the context of the anonymous and strict review process of the journal 'IEEE Transactions on Information Theory.' "The reviewers allowed this claim to stand because I could scientifically... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Conventions and conferences Sep 14, 2009
Sept. 17-19: IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 120 delegates at Hilton Anchorage. Estimated economic impact: $116,899. (Anchorage Daily News)
IEEE ratifies 802.11n wireless standard Sep 12, 2009
11n wireless standard -- Government Computer News. What is your e-mail address. (FCW.com)
IEEE-USA and IEEE Computer Society to develop professional exam for software engineering Sep 11, 2009
WASHINGTON (10 September 2009) -- IEEE-USA and the IEEE Computer Society will be working together to develop an examination requested by state licensure boards for prospective use in licensing software engineering professionals ... The Computer Society, NCEES, the National Society of Professional Engineers, IEEE-USA and the Texas Board of Professional Engineers will share the cost of developing and maintaining the exam, and will provide subject matter experts to help develop it ... IEEE-USA... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Machines can't replicate human image recognition, yet Sep 10, 2009
Although the scope of the human users was limited, the results, presented in the September issue of IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, proved that robotic programs were not able to recognize distorted images. In other words, a computer recognition program had to rely on an accurate picture, while humans were able to tell what the picture was even though it was distorted. (EurekAlert!)
Medtronic starts trials for closed-loop brain implant Sep 4, 2009
An update on the Medtronic effort is one of more than 1,850 presentations at the 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (), starting here on Wednesday (September 2). Medtronic hopes the device will provide new data about brain functions to both research scientists and physicians. (EETimes)
Operate & Interact: ComEd and Black Hills Talk Value Sep 4, 2009
Perhaps those developing industry standards for smart grid, like the IEEE for instance, should consider setting standards for in-home displays FIRST, and the rest of the in-home technologies afterwards. Add your comments. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Nokia unveils new mobile gadgets Sep 3, 2009
5in touch-sensitive screen, 32GB of on-board storage, a web browser powered by Mozilla technology, integrated GPS with A-GPS and WLAN IEEE 802. 11b/g with UPnP support. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Blog Rx: Prototypes aim to lower health care costs Sep 3, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS While the U.S. debates how to lower the cost and extend the reach of health care, engineers at the conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society () here were showing technologies that can do it. Improvements in health care have greatly increased quality of life, but those increases have come at skyrocketing costs since the 19060's, said Yongmin Kim, professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington. (EETimes)
Blog Rx: Researcher taps into brain waves Sep 1, 2009
The field is one of a dozen represented at the 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society this week. Bin He is the current president of the society and thus chairman of this year's. (EETimes)
Bush, Obama Science & Technology Advisers to Speak at STEM Enterprise Workshop Aug 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of the Bush and Obama science teams probably don't get together too often, but senior officials from both administrations will share the stage at an IEEE-USA event in October ... The workshop will be at George Washington University on 21 October from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registration is $150 ($100 for IEEE and sponsoring societies members) and includes continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks ... IEEE-USA advances the public good and... (PR Newswire)
HTA unveils 2010 marketing campaign Aug 29, 2009
SMG will also focus on bringing clean-energy businesses to Hawaii, including the possibility of booking the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference in 2010. Reader Comments. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Sharp to Introduce New Mobile Internet Tool; Provides Internet Access and Works as an Electronic Dictionary and e-Book Aug 27, 2009
2 GB) Comms function Wireless LAN (IEEE 802. 11 b/g compatible(10)) Card slot microSD Memory Card/microSDHC Memory Card x 1(11) (16 GB max. (JCN Network, Japan)
CableLabs CEO Liao Looks To Create Bigger Tent Aug 27, 2009
He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Columbia University and is a recipient of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Millennium Medal. In general, Liao doesn't see that many differences between his spots at Panasonic and CableLabs. (Multichannel News)
Penetrating insights: NIST airframe tests help ensure better shielding for flight instruments Aug 27, 2009
The findings of these tests were published last year* and were presented last week at the IEEE EMC Society Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility in Austin, Texas ... Paper presented at the 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Austin, Texas, Aug. 17-21, 2009. (EurekAlert!)
Alliance drives Ethernet into cars, professional media Aug 26, 2009
The companies will promote a suite of IEEE standards for LAN bridging that extend the media capabilities of Ethernet ... AVnu has just started drafting compliance and interoperability specs for a bundle of standards including IEEE 802 ... 1 and IEEE 1722 and 1733. (EETimes)
Underwriters Laboratories Offers CTIA Battery Certification Service Aug 25, 2009
The CTIA Battery Certification Program verifies the conformance of applicable products, including lithium ion battery cells and packs, chargers and adapters to IEEE Standard 1725 (TM)1-2006, Standards for Rechargeable Batteries for Cellular Telephones. The program can be applied to single products or to combinations of applicable products as a complete system, for example, battery cell, battery pack, charger and host device (mobile phone) together. (PR Newswire)
Existing rockets could save taxpayers money Aug 25, 2009
Take a look at this IEEE Spectrum article. http://www. (Florida Today)
IEEE-USA Engineering Mass Media Fellows conclude internships after producing sci-tech reports Aug 21, 2009
WASHINGTON (19 August 2009) -- Covering sci-tech subjects, from clean coal and a new type of American car to disputed Web information and a Wii for seniors, IEEE-USA Engineering Mass Media Fellows David Lukofsky and Nicholas Diakopoulos completed their 10-week summer media internships this week ... To see the reports prepared by the IEEE-USA Engineering Mass Media Fellows ... Since 2000, 13 U.S. IEEE undergraduate and graduate students have served as IEEE-USA Engineering Mass Media Fellows,... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
AxonRF, Inc. Announces Its nowire Wireless Tank Monitor System Aug 20, 2009
Aug 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The nowire Wireless Tank Monitoring System (TMS) is the first in a series of products that AxonRF will be releasing using its enhanced IEEE 802 ... The nowire wireless network products are IEEE 802. (PR Newswire)
Roland 'Andy' Anderson Aug 20, 2009
Andy was a member of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, IEEE and the American Legion Post No. 500. Among the things he enjoyed were silversmithing, fixing antique clocks, making stained glass, fishing, playing poker and spending special time with his granddaughter. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
IEEE helps spawn industry collaborations Aug 18, 2009
The IEEE is extending the umbrella of support it offers its standards efforts to broader groups of companies that want to set up collaborations quickly. A group of security companies were the first to pilot the IEEE's program announced Monday (August 17) ... The program provides the IEEE's standard agreements for handling intellectual property, governance and antitrust issues, documents that can take individual companies as much as a year to forge. (EETimes)
AI tested on Super Mario Brothers game Aug 18, 2009
The winner will be revealed at two upcoming conferences: the Games Innovation Conference at the end of August and the IEEE Symposium on computational Intelligence and Games in early September. More on. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Cisco, HP clash over virtualization specs Aug 14, 2009
Both proposals are likely to get support this fall in IEEE standards efforts, opening the door to network switches that will compete in the marketplace. Both sides want to enable a new way of handling firewalls, access control, load balancing, deep-packet inspection and other network functions on data center switches. (EETimes)
Network-1 Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 14, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NSSI) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. (PR Newswire)
UTSA prof named editor of security journal Aug 13, 2009
A leading computer security professor at the has been named editor-in-chief of the academic journal, IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing ... The journal is the official publication of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc (IEEE) Computer Society ... This new IEEE editorial appointment is a testament to Professor Sandhu s successful career. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Novel temperature calibration improves NIST microhotplate technology Aug 12, 2009
As demonstrated for the first time in a paper in an upcoming issue of IEEE Electron Device Letters,* the new calibration method satisfies both requirements ... IEEE Electron Devices, Volume 30, No. 9 (September 2009). (EurekAlert!)
