yet2.com - Tech of the Week Detail: "Automatic Browsing of Large Pictures on Mobile Device
Pictures have become increasingly common and popular in mobile communications. However, due to the limitation of mobile devices, there is a need to develop new technologies to facilitate the browsing of large pictures on the small screen. This novel approach automates the scrolling and navigation of a large picture with a minimal amount of user interaction on mobile devices. An image attention model is employed to illustrate the information structure within an image. An optimal image browsing path is then calculated based on the image attention model to simulate the human browsing behaviors. Experimental evaluations of the proposed mechanism indicate that our approach is an effective way for viewing large images on small displays."
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
GUI Gets a Makeover
GUI Gets a Makeover: "September 25, 2006 (Computerworld) -- The graphical user interface — keyboard, mouse, windowing system — has dominated personal computing for the past 20 years. GUIs today represent the culmination of innovative work at organizations ranging from Xerox PARC in the ’70s to Apple Computer Inc. in the ’80s. But it was Microsoft Corp. that popularized it for mainstream business computing in the ’90s. Today, Windows and the Office productivity suite have become the GUI standard-bearers for the business desktop.
With major revisions of both products ready to roll out, the enterprise desktop GUI is getting its first significant face-lift in years. Most of those changes, such as the Aero 3-D features in Windows Vista, are small steps forward. Others, such as Office 2007’s ribbon bar, represent a bigger leap — both for the GUI and for end users.
More changes lie ahead. The GUI will get better at simplifying user options by filtering them down based on social or operational contexts — or where a mobile computing device is being used, researchers say. Tomorrow’s GUIs will adapt to bigger screens and multiple displays by rearranging the desktop and relegating different content to primary and secondary displays. Larger display acreage could also push gesture-based input devices such as touch screens, digitizing pads and the stylus into the mainstream. "
With major revisions of both products ready to roll out, the enterprise desktop GUI is getting its first significant face-lift in years. Most of those changes, such as the Aero 3-D features in Windows Vista, are small steps forward. Others, such as Office 2007’s ribbon bar, represent a bigger leap — both for the GUI and for end users.
More changes lie ahead. The GUI will get better at simplifying user options by filtering them down based on social or operational contexts — or where a mobile computing device is being used, researchers say. Tomorrow’s GUIs will adapt to bigger screens and multiple displays by rearranging the desktop and relegating different content to primary and secondary displays. Larger display acreage could also push gesture-based input devices such as touch screens, digitizing pads and the stylus into the mainstream. "
Monday, November 13, 2006
Friday, November 10, 2006
Moving images on fabric
Moving images on fabric - Cool idea for Resolve fabric panels with moving images.
Another link - http://www.gadget-box.com/product_info.php?products_id=4138
Another link - http://www.gadget-box.com/product_info.php?products_id=4138
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
Technical Interiors Consoles
Technical Interiors Consoles: "In addition to the world’s finest custom console solutions, we offer a variety of modular workstations for virtually any application. Whether you’re looking for an open-architecture LCD solution or a console that will create more desktop workspace by hiding your LCD displays when not in use, Technical Interiors is sure to have a solution for your unique needs. Once you’ve chosen the console system that’s right for your application, we offer a wide range of colors and finishes to match your existing interior."
LoJack for Laptops - Stolen Computer Recovery Service
LoJack for Laptops - Stolen Computer Recovery Service
Excerpt from Nasa Tech Briefs 10/23/2006
COMPANIES TO WATCH
You hear about it all the time -- an organization or large company has
a laptop stolen that contains invaluable data. And millions more are
stolen from businesses and individuals every year, with only 3 percent
ever being recovered, according to the FBI. Absolute Software of
Bellevue, WA, is trying to improve those odds with Computrace(R)
LoJack(R) for Laptops.
Similar to LoJack for your car, LoJack for Laptops tracks, locates, and
recovers stolen computers. Software installed on a computer silently
contacts the company's monitoring center after a theft report is filed,
and the computer reports its location every 15 minutes through an
Internet connection. The company tracks the location and works with law
enforcement to recover the computer.
Absolute Software also offers the ability to monitor who uses your
computer, what hardware and software changes they make, and to remotely
wipe a stolen computer's files using an algorithm approved by the
Department of Defense.
Excerpt from Nasa Tech Briefs 10/23/2006
COMPANIES TO WATCH
You hear about it all the time -- an organization or large company has
a laptop stolen that contains invaluable data. And millions more are
stolen from businesses and individuals every year, with only 3 percent
ever being recovered, according to the FBI. Absolute Software of
Bellevue, WA, is trying to improve those odds with Computrace(R)
LoJack(R) for Laptops.
Similar to LoJack for your car, LoJack for Laptops tracks, locates, and
recovers stolen computers. Software installed on a computer silently
contacts the company's monitoring center after a theft report is filed,
and the computer reports its location every 15 minutes through an
Internet connection. The company tracks the location and works with law
enforcement to recover the computer.
Absolute Software also offers the ability to monitor who uses your
computer, what hardware and software changes they make, and to remotely
wipe a stolen computer's files using an algorithm approved by the
Department of Defense.
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