AutoFFV is so called because this latest export model is 100% fully automatic. When installed it makes the normal gasoline car behave and perform as a Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV). This enables the vehicle to run on any mix of Gasoline and Ethanol.
Today we see a growing roll out of E85 (85% Ethanol and 15% gasoline) fuel pumps in forecourts and the AutoFFV converter is optimized to use this fuel and adapt automatically and economically to any mix below this. Using E85 has a dramatic effect on lowering green house gas (GHG) emissions with tests showing CO2 emissions lower by 40% to 70%, depending on the vehicle and driving conditions. With an average of over 50% lower GHG emissions, this relatively low cost upgrade to a car not only is environment friendly it can also save money and help lower fossil fuel imports said Mr. Vidar Lura, managing director of Abcesso. He added we have seen in Brazil over the past 20 years the very positive impact this converter technology and FFV take up has had on lowering dependence on fuel imports and helping keep our air cleaner. Running a car on E85 with an AutoFFV conversion improves performance, the car runs cleaner and it can save money.
AutoFFV also provides the driver the option to fill up with any mix of fuel. AutoFFV is a plug and play upgrade, once plugged in no additional switching or calibration is ever needed. It can also be removed at any time so the original manufacturers vehicle specification is maintained. AutoFFV is manufactured in Brazil for Abcesso to the highest quality standards by Letande Ind. Ltda.
Abcesso are now recruiting and training distributors and authorized dealers with the focus on areas where E85 fuel pumps are now established or scheduled to roll out.
2007年12月19日星期三
DVD Recorders Reviews
If you see a VCR now a day, it generates curiosity and it is also possible that it will take time to understand the functionality. More so because the VCRs are now almost obsolete and are replaced by the high-end DVD players and recorders. A DVD recorder is an electronic device that contains an optical disc recorder, which records the data or a video onto blank writable DVD disk. The DVD recorders are available as either installable drives for computers or as standalone components for use in studios or home theater systems. If you are using your VCR for quite a time now, the DVD recorder will offer you more advantages over a conventional VCR system. Though the rivalry is debatable, it is very much about a host of added features that will make the DVD recorder win the race. Some of the basic advantages of the DVD recorders compared to the VCR are as follows.
With help of the DVD recorder you will experience superior video and audio quality, that is not offered by the conventional VCR Compared to the video tape, the DVD is an easy to handle and smaller in size and can contain more data as well in the form of increased recording time. It allows random access to video chapters or files without rewinding or fast-forwarding Another great feature us the onscreen multilingual subtitles and labeling that is not available on VCRs The quality of the media and the optical reader reduces playback wear and tear It also allows high-quality digital copying, with little or no generation loss It features improved editing, at least on rewritable media You can have the playlisting done with your DVD recorder It eliminates the risk of accidentally recording over existing content or unexpectedly running out of space during recording Easy to find recordings due to chapter menus
This features greatly increase the popularity of a DVD recorder and it is rightly received by the market leaders as well as they offer a wide array of DVD recorders. Some of the leading manufacturers of the DVD recorders are Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Phillips etc. They offer the DVD recorders with some great features, which makes the experience of using them even more delightful. A number of manufacturers have gone further and have combined DVD recorders with hard disc-based digital video recorders, allowing for simple recording to large fixed disks, and the ability to spool these recordings off the DVD at a later date.
A good DVD recorders can record analog TV via over-the-air broadcasts, cable, or satellite, standard definition digital television (SDTV), same quality as DVD-Video (480i), analog camcorder video (8mm, Hi-8, VHS, and VHS-C formats), digital camcorder video (miniDV and Digital-8 formats). It is a better idea to read the reviews and compare the DVD recorders on features, price and up gradations. Read the reviews carefully before rushing to buy it.
With help of the DVD recorder you will experience superior video and audio quality, that is not offered by the conventional VCR Compared to the video tape, the DVD is an easy to handle and smaller in size and can contain more data as well in the form of increased recording time. It allows random access to video chapters or files without rewinding or fast-forwarding Another great feature us the onscreen multilingual subtitles and labeling that is not available on VCRs The quality of the media and the optical reader reduces playback wear and tear It also allows high-quality digital copying, with little or no generation loss It features improved editing, at least on rewritable media You can have the playlisting done with your DVD recorder It eliminates the risk of accidentally recording over existing content or unexpectedly running out of space during recording Easy to find recordings due to chapter menus
This features greatly increase the popularity of a DVD recorder and it is rightly received by the market leaders as well as they offer a wide array of DVD recorders. Some of the leading manufacturers of the DVD recorders are Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Phillips etc. They offer the DVD recorders with some great features, which makes the experience of using them even more delightful. A number of manufacturers have gone further and have combined DVD recorders with hard disc-based digital video recorders, allowing for simple recording to large fixed disks, and the ability to spool these recordings off the DVD at a later date.
A good DVD recorders can record analog TV via over-the-air broadcasts, cable, or satellite, standard definition digital television (SDTV), same quality as DVD-Video (480i), analog camcorder video (8mm, Hi-8, VHS, and VHS-C formats), digital camcorder video (miniDV and Digital-8 formats). It is a better idea to read the reviews and compare the DVD recorders on features, price and up gradations. Read the reviews carefully before rushing to buy it.
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Network of the World - December 19 - According to foreign media reports, Google's vice president and general manager of the enterprise sector DaveGirouard recently said that GoogleApps next year's goal is to attract more big customers. Girouard said Google Apps has been as fast as possible to attract the attention of small businesses. The current goal is to win more support from large enterprises. Girouard said: "In fact, we already have a number of large enterprise customers, but our aim is that the GoogleApps Microsoft and IBM to become the application of alternative applications." Past, and large enterprises that "we in the use of SAP products.." But Girouard said that in the next few months, there will be more and more large enterprises said: "We use GoogleApps." In June, Microsoft and IBM executives have acknowledged that Google Apps has been in the enterprise market posed a threat to them. Microsoft Office platform department heads RobCurry said GoogleApps has by virtue of simple, easy-to-use features such as attracting corporate users. Curry said: "In this field, we have Google as a rival." Although IBM is Google's partners. Ali network but IBM also believes that Google will own Lotus Notes, wholesale pearl wholesale necklace applications such as a threat. KenBisconti IBM vice president, said: "Google is the core of our partners, will continue to cooperate on. Google will eventually become our competitors."wholesale pearl wholesale necklacewholesale pearl wholesale necklace wholesale pearl wholesale necklacewholesale pearl wholesale necklacewholesale pearl wholesale necklacewholesale pearl wholesale necklace
2007年12月12日星期三
严打涂料业“傍名牌”-“九龙华润涂料”涉嫌侵权遭查处
“傍名牌”已成为扰乱我国市场经济秩序的重要问题，也是正在进行的整顿和规范市场经济秩序的热点和难点。在国家工商总局针对全国范围内的“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为进行严厉打击的要求下，日前，北京市工商行政管理局对涂料行业出现的“傍名牌”商品进行一次突击检查，“九龙华润 ”等多种涂料品牌因涉嫌“傍名牌”被查处。 在此次专项行动中，北京房山区工商分局良乡工商所根据举报，在永林建材城和裕恒通家具建材购物中心发现一种“九龙华润”涂料。这种涂料在名称、包装和商标上都与“华润漆”相似，涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所拥有的“华润漆”注册商标专用权和“华润漆”外观设计专利权。工商局执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的“九龙华润”涂料予以暂扣，并立案查处。 将行业中的知名商标注册成自己的公司商号，以便混淆公司名称与品牌名，试图使消费者误以为自己的产品与著名品牌有一定关联，从而扩大销路，获取利润，这种现象被业内称为“傍名牌”。在我国涂料行业，“傍名牌”现象由来已久。作为涂料行业中的领军品牌，“华润涂料”也成了众多“傍名牌”企业的主要目标。“华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，2006年，被相关部门认定为“中国驰名商标”。长期以来，诸如“九龙华润”这样打着“华润”字号的“伪华润”涂料品牌多达数十个。这些“伪华润”在市场上大量出现，让不知情的消费者误以为他们是广东华润涂料有限公司的分公司或者在广东顺德以外的生产基地，甚至还有的品牌以次充好，在市场上销售质量低劣的产品，从而使华润涂料的经济利益和企业形象受到巨大损失。 据悉，在此次专项行动中，北京海淀区工商分局、房山区分局、大兴区分局在各辖区内的建材市场共查获“九龙华润”、“英国华润”、“华润新世纪”、“润美”、“华润漆王”、“华润第二代”、“华润大赢家”等涉嫌侵权的木器漆共200余组，涂料300多公斤，执法人员对所有被查获的商品依法予以暂扣，目前案件正在进一步处理之中。 据了解，除“华润漆”以外，诸如“立邦漆”、“华隆涂料”、“嘉宝莉漆”等多个涂料市场的名牌产品都有过被“傍”的经历。这些知名企业纷纷表示，“傍名牌”行为使他们深受其害，希望工商部门的专项整治行动能够取得有效的成果。 据悉，北京市工商局针对涂料行业的专项整治行动由各区工商所对其辖区内的违法经营者进行查处。行动结束后，有关部门将对侵权行为进行立案审查。如果这些品牌的“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为成立，则会受到严厉惩罚。
2007年12月11日星期二
“润美漆”“英国华润涂料”“九龙华润涂料“华润新世纪”涉嫌傍名牌“华润涂料”被查处
本报讯 近日，根据国家工商总局对打击“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为专项活动的部署，北京市工商行政管理局，重拳打击涂料市场上的“傍名牌”产品，包括“英国华润”在内的涉嫌侵犯华润涂料“华润漆”商标权的“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为得到查处。 日前，北京大兴区工商分局根据举报，在大兴旧宫建材市场查获涉嫌侵权的“英国华润”涂料53箱。这些涂料涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所拥有的“华润漆”注册商标专用权和“华润漆”外观设计专利权，工商局执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的“英国华润”涂料进行暂扣，并立案查处。 “华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，2006年，该商标被司法认定为“中国驰名商标”，同时，“华润漆”产品先后被国家质检总局评为“产品质量国家免检产品”、“中国名牌产品”。记者发现，在大兴区被查获的“英国华润”涂料在外观、包装、名称上都和华润涂料非常相似。致使众多不知情的消费者都误以为这是华润公司旗下的子品牌，这一“傍名牌”的行为严重侵害了广东华润涂料有限公司的合法权益。 据业内人士介绍，目前我国涂料行业“傍名牌”现象非常普遍，这些“傍名牌”产品的经营者大多采用地下作坊式生产，产品质量无法有效保证，很多是根本不符合国家标准的“不合格品”，甚至是“有毒有害产品”，严重危害了消费者的人身安全。 在此次专项行动中，海淀区工商分局、房山区分局、大兴区分局在各辖区内的建材市场共查获“英国华润”、“华润新世纪”、“九龙华润”、“润美”、“华润漆王”、“华润第二代”、“华润大赢家”等涉嫌侵权的木器漆共200余组，涂料300多公斤，执法人员对所有被查获的商品依法予以暂扣，目前案件正在进一步处理之中。
2、近日，北京市工商行政管理局根据国家工商总局打击“傍名牌”的要求，对本市涂料行业的“傍名牌”产品进行突击检查，查获各种“傍名牌”的涂料产品200余组，“华润新世纪”等多种涂料品牌因涉嫌“傍名牌”被查处。 在此次专项行动中，房山区工商分局根据举报，在辖区内马各庄建材市场发现了一种广东江门市某涂料厂生产的“华润新世纪”涂料，这种涂料在名称、包装和商标上都与获得“中国驰名商标”的“华润漆”非常相似，工商执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的涂料进行暂扣，并立案查处。房山区工商分局经检科的刘科长表示，该涂料产品包装上突出使用了“华润”字样，容易在产品来源上造成与知名商品“华润漆”的混淆，涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所持有的“华润”注册商标专用权。工商执法人员在现场还发现了类似的涉嫌侵权品牌“英国华润”、“华润漆王”等涂料产品近200组，也一并予以查扣。 “华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，“华润漆”系列产品先后被国家质检总局评为“国家免检产品”和“中国名牌产品”，去年还被司法认定为“中国驰名商标”。 将行业中的知名商标注册成自己的公司商号，以便混淆公司名称与品牌名，试图使消费者误以为自己的产品与著名品牌有一定关联，从而扩大销路，获取利润，这种现象被业内称为“傍名牌”。近年来，涂料行业的“傍名牌”现象愈演愈烈，有的使用著名企业的名称或其中的部分关键字眼作为自己产品的名称，有的是外包装与名牌产品基本一样，有的是将知名企业的商标作为自己商号在境外登记或抢先注册，令不少消费者无法分辨。作为中国华润涂料市场的领军品牌，“华润漆”成为众多“傍名牌”不法企业的主要目标，仅在北京市场上，诸如“华润新世纪”这样打着“华润”字号的品牌多达十几种，这些质量完全没有保障的产品不仅损害了消费者的利益，而且大大损害了广东华润涂料有限公司的经济利益和企业形象。 记者从北京市工商局处获悉，本次针对涂料行业的专项整治行动将由各区陆续在辖区内开展，并且对侵权行为进行立案审查，如果这些品牌“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为成立，则会受到《反不正当竞争法》、《商标法》、《企业名称登记管理规定》等有关法律条款的严厉惩罚，以保持市场的健康发展。华润涂料 华润涂料 华润涂料 华润涂料
3、近日，北京市工商行政管理局根据国家工商总局打击“傍名牌”的要求，对本市涂料行业的“傍名牌”产品进行突击检查，查获各种“傍名牌”的涂料产品200余组，“华润新世纪”等多种涂料品牌因涉嫌“傍名牌”被查处。 在此次专项行动中，房山区工商分局根据举报，在辖区内马各庄建材市场发现了一种广东江门市某涂料厂生产的“华润新世纪”涂料，这种涂料在名称、包装和商标上都与获得“中国驰名商标”的“华润漆”非常相似，工商执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的涂料进行暂扣，并立案查处。房山区工商分局经检科的刘科长表示，该涂料产品包装上突出使用了“华润”字样，容易在产品来源上造成与知名商品“华润漆”的混淆，涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所持有的“华润”注册商标专用权。工商执法人员在现场还发现了类似的涉嫌侵权品牌“英国华润”、“华润漆王”等涂料产品近200组，也一并予以查扣。 “华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，“华润漆”系列产品先后被国家质检总局评为“国家免检产品”和“中国名牌产品”，去年还被司法认定为“中国驰名商标”。 将行业中的知名商标注册成自己的公司商号，以便混淆公司名称与品牌名，试图使消费者误以为自己的产品与著名品牌有一定关联，从而扩大销路，获取利润，这种现象被业内称为“傍名牌”。近年来，涂料行业的“傍名牌”现象愈演愈烈，有的使用著名企业的名称或其中的部分关键字眼作为自己产品的名称，有的是外包装与名牌产品基本一样，有的是将知名企业的商标作为自己商号在境外登记或抢先注册，令不少消费者无法分辨。作为中国涂料市场的领军品牌，“华润漆”成为众多“傍名牌”不法企业的主要目标，仅在北京市场上，诸如“华润新世纪”这样打着“华润”字号的品牌多达十几种，这些质量完全没有保障的产品不仅损害了消费者的利益，而且大大损害了广东华润涂料有限公司的经济利益和企业形象。 记者从北京市工商局处获悉，本次针对涂料行业的专项整治行动将由各区陆续在辖区内开展，并且对侵权行为进行立案审查，如果这些品牌“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为成立，则会受到《反不正当竞争法》、《商标法》、《企业名称登记管理规定》等有关法律条款的严厉惩罚，以保持市场的健康发展。
4、本报讯 近日，根据国家工商总局对打击“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为专项活动的部署，北京市工商行政管理局，重拳打击涂料市场上的“傍名牌”产品，包括“英国华润”在内的涉嫌侵犯华润涂料“华润漆”商标权的“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为得到查处。 日前，北京大兴区工商分局根据举报，在大兴旧宫建材市场查获涉嫌侵权的“英国华润”涂料53箱。这些涂料涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所拥有的“华润漆”注册商标专用权和“华润漆”外观设计专利权，工商局执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的“英国华润”涂料进行暂扣，并立案查处。 “华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，2006年，该商标被司法认定为“中国驰名商标”，同时，“华润漆”产品先后被国家质检总局评为“产品质量国家免检产品”、“中国名牌产品”。记者发现，在大兴区被查获的“英国华润”涂料在外观、包装、名称上都和华润涂料非常相似。致使众多不知情的消费者都误以为这是华润公司旗下的子品牌，这一“傍名牌”的行为严重侵害了广东华润涂料有限公司的合法权益。 据业内人士介绍，目前我国涂料行业“傍名牌”现象非常普遍，这些“傍名牌”产品的经营者大多采用地下作坊式生产，产品质量无法有效保证，很多是根本不符合国家标准的“不合格品”，甚至是“有毒有害产品”，严重危害了消费者的人身安全。 在此次专项行动中，海淀区工商分局、房山区分局、大兴区分局在各辖区内的建材市场共查获“英国华润”、“华润新世纪”、“九龙华润”、“润美”、“华润漆王”、“华润第二代”、“华润大赢家”等涉嫌侵权的木器漆共200余组，涂料300多公斤，执法人员对所有被查获的商品依法予以暂扣，目前案件正在进一步处理之中。
2、近日，北京市工商行政管理局根据国家工商总局打击“傍名牌”的要求，对本市涂料行业的“傍名牌”产品进行突击检查，查获各种“傍名牌”的涂料产品200余组，“华润新世纪”等多种涂料品牌因涉嫌“傍名牌”被查处。 在此次专项行动中，房山区工商分局根据举报，在辖区内马各庄建材市场发现了一种广东江门市某涂料厂生产的“华润新世纪”涂料，这种涂料在名称、包装和商标上都与获得“中国驰名商标”的“华润漆”非常相似，工商执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的涂料进行暂扣，并立案查处。房山区工商分局经检科的刘科长表示，该涂料产品包装上突出使用了“华润”字样，容易在产品来源上造成与知名商品“华润漆”的混淆，涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所持有的“华润”注册商标专用权。工商执法人员在现场还发现了类似的涉嫌侵权品牌“英国华润”、“华润漆王”等涂料产品近200组，也一并予以查扣。 “华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，“华润漆”系列产品先后被国家质检总局评为“国家免检产品”和“中国名牌产品”，去年还被司法认定为“中国驰名商标”。 将行业中的知名商标注册成自己的公司商号，以便混淆公司名称与品牌名，试图使消费者误以为自己的产品与著名品牌有一定关联，从而扩大销路，获取利润，这种现象被业内称为“傍名牌”。近年来，涂料行业的“傍名牌”现象愈演愈烈，有的使用著名企业的名称或其中的部分关键字眼作为自己产品的名称，有的是外包装与名牌产品基本一样，有的是将知名企业的商标作为自己商号在境外登记或抢先注册，令不少消费者无法分辨。作为中国华润涂料市场的领军品牌，“华润漆”成为众多“傍名牌”不法企业的主要目标，仅在北京市场上，诸如“华润新世纪”这样打着“华润”字号的品牌多达十几种，这些质量完全没有保障的产品不仅损害了消费者的利益，而且大大损害了广东华润涂料有限公司的经济利益和企业形象。 记者从北京市工商局处获悉，本次针对涂料行业的专项整治行动将由各区陆续在辖区内开展，并且对侵权行为进行立案审查，如果这些品牌“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为成立，则会受到《反不正当竞争法》、《商标法》、《企业名称登记管理规定》等有关法律条款的严厉惩罚，以保持市场的健康发展。华润涂料 华润涂料 华润涂料 华润涂料
3、近日，北京市工商行政管理局根据国家工商总局打击“傍名牌”的要求，对本市涂料行业的“傍名牌”产品进行突击检查，查获各种“傍名牌”的涂料产品200余组，“华润新世纪”等多种涂料品牌因涉嫌“傍名牌”被查处。 在此次专项行动中，房山区工商分局根据举报，在辖区内马各庄建材市场发现了一种广东江门市某涂料厂生产的“华润新世纪”涂料，这种涂料在名称、包装和商标上都与获得“中国驰名商标”的“华润漆”非常相似，工商执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的涂料进行暂扣，并立案查处。房山区工商分局经检科的刘科长表示，该涂料产品包装上突出使用了“华润”字样，容易在产品来源上造成与知名商品“华润漆”的混淆，涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所持有的“华润”注册商标专用权。工商执法人员在现场还发现了类似的涉嫌侵权品牌“英国华润”、“华润漆王”等涂料产品近200组，也一并予以查扣。 “华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，“华润漆”系列产品先后被国家质检总局评为“国家免检产品”和“中国名牌产品”，去年还被司法认定为“中国驰名商标”。 将行业中的知名商标注册成自己的公司商号，以便混淆公司名称与品牌名，试图使消费者误以为自己的产品与著名品牌有一定关联，从而扩大销路，获取利润，这种现象被业内称为“傍名牌”。近年来，涂料行业的“傍名牌”现象愈演愈烈，有的使用著名企业的名称或其中的部分关键字眼作为自己产品的名称，有的是外包装与名牌产品基本一样，有的是将知名企业的商标作为自己商号在境外登记或抢先注册，令不少消费者无法分辨。作为中国涂料市场的领军品牌，“华润漆”成为众多“傍名牌”不法企业的主要目标，仅在北京市场上，诸如“华润新世纪”这样打着“华润”字号的品牌多达十几种，这些质量完全没有保障的产品不仅损害了消费者的利益，而且大大损害了广东华润涂料有限公司的经济利益和企业形象。 记者从北京市工商局处获悉，本次针对涂料行业的专项整治行动将由各区陆续在辖区内开展，并且对侵权行为进行立案审查，如果这些品牌“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为成立，则会受到《反不正当竞争法》、《商标法》、《企业名称登记管理规定》等有关法律条款的严厉惩罚，以保持市场的健康发展。
4、本报讯 近日，根据国家工商总局对打击“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为专项活动的部署，北京市工商行政管理局，重拳打击涂料市场上的“傍名牌”产品，包括“英国华润”在内的涉嫌侵犯华润涂料“华润漆”商标权的“傍名牌”不正当竞争行为得到查处。 日前，北京大兴区工商分局根据举报，在大兴旧宫建材市场查获涉嫌侵权的“英国华润”涂料53箱。这些涂料涉嫌侵犯广东华润涂料有限公司所拥有的“华润漆”注册商标专用权和“华润漆”外观设计专利权，工商局执法人员依法对这些涉嫌商标侵权的“英国华润”涂料进行暂扣，并立案查处。 “华润漆”是广东华润涂料有限公司的注册商标，2006年，该商标被司法认定为“中国驰名商标”，同时，“华润漆”产品先后被国家质检总局评为“产品质量国家免检产品”、“中国名牌产品”。记者发现，在大兴区被查获的“英国华润”涂料在外观、包装、名称上都和华润涂料非常相似。致使众多不知情的消费者都误以为这是华润公司旗下的子品牌，这一“傍名牌”的行为严重侵害了广东华润涂料有限公司的合法权益。 据业内人士介绍，目前我国涂料行业“傍名牌”现象非常普遍，这些“傍名牌”产品的经营者大多采用地下作坊式生产，产品质量无法有效保证，很多是根本不符合国家标准的“不合格品”，甚至是“有毒有害产品”，严重危害了消费者的人身安全。 在此次专项行动中，海淀区工商分局、房山区分局、大兴区分局在各辖区内的建材市场共查获“英国华润”、“华润新世纪”、“九龙华润”、“润美”、“华润漆王”、“华润第二代”、“华润大赢家”等涉嫌侵权的木器漆共200余组，涂料300多公斤，执法人员对所有被查获的商品依法予以暂扣，目前案件正在进一步处理之中。
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Continuous focus mode used for shooting digital photos of moving objects
It is harder to shoot good digital photos of moving objects than of still objects. When objects are still you have all the time that you need to focus on the object and set the other camera parameters like shutter speed and aperture. This time shortens as the objects in the frame move faster and faster.
An example of moving objects that you might be photographing is a runner in a race, a racecar in a racing event or a jet fighter in an air show. The closer you are to those moving objects the faster they appear to be moving relative to your position and the faster they move the less time you have to set the camera and shoot the digital photo. For example if you are really far from a racecar during a race you have more time to take the photo than if you are virtually on the track and the car is heading your way.
There are many aspects to shooting good moving objects photos. In this article we will only look at one: focusing on the object. Other parameters such as shutter speed and aperture are explained in other articles. When objects are in focus digital photos look sharp and crisp when objects are out of focus they look unclear and blurry.
With low-end pocket cameras you do not have much choice when it comes to focusing. The camera will make its best effort to focus on the objects and there is little control for you as the photographer to guarantee the results. Semi-professional photographer are more likely to use SLR digital cameras with zoon lenses when taking photos of moving objects in scenarios like those described above. When using such equipment you can take advantage of a focusing mode known as Continuous Focus.
In Continuous Focus mode the camera continuously focuses on the objects in the photo. Once the shutter button is pressed and as long as it is held half way down the camera continuously focuses on the objects in the photo. The camera continuously corrects the focus as the objects distance from the camera changes.
When using this mode to shoot photos of moving objects you should hold the shutter button half way down and continuously move the camera to follow the objects. The camera will continuously keep the objects in focus. When you are ready to shoot the photo simply press the shutter button all the way down. By continuously correcting the focus the camera guarantees that it is always ready to shoot the photo when you feel the composition is right. For example you can use this mode to track an airplane in an air show and take the photo exactly when the composition is right maybe when another bigger and slower airplane is visible making the digital photo composition more impressive.
This mode is not free of drawbacks. One drawback is the associated high power consumption as the camera continuously corrects the focus it uses the power hungry motors in the lens in order to move the optical components back and forth. Another drawback is the need to keep the objects in focus in a specific area of the frame that the camera focuses on limiting the composition options - usually this area is in the center of the frame.
An example of moving objects that you might be photographing is a runner in a race, a racecar in a racing event or a jet fighter in an air show. The closer you are to those moving objects the faster they appear to be moving relative to your position and the faster they move the less time you have to set the camera and shoot the digital photo. For example if you are really far from a racecar during a race you have more time to take the photo than if you are virtually on the track and the car is heading your way.
There are many aspects to shooting good moving objects photos. In this article we will only look at one: focusing on the object. Other parameters such as shutter speed and aperture are explained in other articles. When objects are in focus digital photos look sharp and crisp when objects are out of focus they look unclear and blurry.
With low-end pocket cameras you do not have much choice when it comes to focusing. The camera will make its best effort to focus on the objects and there is little control for you as the photographer to guarantee the results. Semi-professional photographer are more likely to use SLR digital cameras with zoon lenses when taking photos of moving objects in scenarios like those described above. When using such equipment you can take advantage of a focusing mode known as Continuous Focus.
In Continuous Focus mode the camera continuously focuses on the objects in the photo. Once the shutter button is pressed and as long as it is held half way down the camera continuously focuses on the objects in the photo. The camera continuously corrects the focus as the objects distance from the camera changes.
When using this mode to shoot photos of moving objects you should hold the shutter button half way down and continuously move the camera to follow the objects. The camera will continuously keep the objects in focus. When you are ready to shoot the photo simply press the shutter button all the way down. By continuously correcting the focus the camera guarantees that it is always ready to shoot the photo when you feel the composition is right. For example you can use this mode to track an airplane in an air show and take the photo exactly when the composition is right maybe when another bigger and slower airplane is visible making the digital photo composition more impressive.
This mode is not free of drawbacks. One drawback is the associated high power consumption as the camera continuously corrects the focus it uses the power hungry motors in the lens in order to move the optical components back and forth. Another drawback is the need to keep the objects in focus in a specific area of the frame that the camera focuses on limiting the composition options - usually this area is in the center of the frame.
A Swiss army knife of technology or Just a Nokia mobile phone?
MThe latest piece of kit from Nokia, the N95. Not content with just giving us a phone and a chat and Nokia have also given as a dedicated music player, a five megapixel digital camera, built in GPS and a host of other features including WiFi, Bluetooth, three G, HSPDA, blogging tools and Flickr tools when on the go, and a whole list of other things. So the question is do you need all these devices which include a digital camera music player sat-nav ... or just the Nokia N95.
Now one of the main selling points of the Nokia N95 is the satellite navigation capabilities meaning that you'll never get lost again, well, theoretically. To activate it all you have to do is slide open the phone and inside there is a GPS receiver. Now while using it you do have to have it open which means you can look a bit of a Star Trek geek as you scan for an open signal. To download the maps you need a WiFi connection or three G. The Nokia maps are supported in 130 different countries which means you can roll up to New York Paris or wherever you are and get them up straight away, the bad news is you have to download the maps every time you used them and if you don't have a data package with your tariff this could prove expensive. The Nokia N95 was tested around London and overall performed really well, we wouldn't say it was as good as Tom Tom or nav-man but to get you from a to B or to a meeting at the last minute its a really good little gadget. Bearing in mind however you will have to buy the route planning software in addition to your contract with your mobile phone operator. Other than that however it is great!
When it comes to a digital camera the Nokia N95 has a five megapixel digital sensor, which is activated by sliding the lens cover from right to left, this then loads the software. Once you've taken the pictures you can upload them to another device using Bluetooth, WiFi, three G, or HSPDA to photos showing website Flickr or video showing website.
What we have found is when taking pictures there seems to be a slight delay, when you press the button to take the picture it seems to take a little time to focus, once the picture is taken there is a little bit of a hold before it gives you any other options so you can decide what you want to do or just go back and take another picture. Now compared to a normal digital camera it has quite a long delay which means if you are trying to capture something quick like a little child or a sporting event you might have a few problems.
Without wanting to repeat myself it's the same story with the digital camera as with the GPS it won't beat a traditional model. There were problems with focusing and with the lack of optical zoom; you have to get close to what you are taking the picture off or rely on the digital zoom which is nowhere near as good. Overall it will get you out of a fix if you don't have your traditional digital camera with you.
When it comes to music the Nokia N95 has a dedicated music player which is revealed when the phone is held horizontally by sliding the screen to the right. The four buttons which are then revealed on the left are your main controlling buttons for the music player, these include the traditional play, pause, skip forward and skip back. On the right-hand side is a d-pad which allows you to scroll through the songs, albums, artists and play list. It's all very similar to an iPod or any other MP3 player. Playing a song is just a case of selecting the track you want and pressing play; there was is a brief pause while the song loads up and starts playing. You can either choose to listen to the music through the speakers which are located at the bottom left and right hand side of the phone or you can choose to use the 3.5mm jack which means you can either plug-in headphones or external speakers. All you have to do to be able to use the speakers is to insert them into the phone using the aforementioned 3.5 mm jack and then select the speaker setting on the phone. Overall the sound is really good certainly comparable to any MP3 player you can find on the market today.
Jack of all trades but a master of none, The Nokia N95 is a Sat Nav, digital camera, dedicated music player all in one box. For the purists out there the individual elements won't beat a solo offering however you get so much in the little box it's probably worth the compromise.
Now one of the main selling points of the Nokia N95 is the satellite navigation capabilities meaning that you'll never get lost again, well, theoretically. To activate it all you have to do is slide open the phone and inside there is a GPS receiver. Now while using it you do have to have it open which means you can look a bit of a Star Trek geek as you scan for an open signal. To download the maps you need a WiFi connection or three G. The Nokia maps are supported in 130 different countries which means you can roll up to New York Paris or wherever you are and get them up straight away, the bad news is you have to download the maps every time you used them and if you don't have a data package with your tariff this could prove expensive. The Nokia N95 was tested around London and overall performed really well, we wouldn't say it was as good as Tom Tom or nav-man but to get you from a to B or to a meeting at the last minute its a really good little gadget. Bearing in mind however you will have to buy the route planning software in addition to your contract with your mobile phone operator. Other than that however it is great!
When it comes to a digital camera the Nokia N95 has a five megapixel digital sensor, which is activated by sliding the lens cover from right to left, this then loads the software. Once you've taken the pictures you can upload them to another device using Bluetooth, WiFi, three G, or HSPDA to photos showing website Flickr or video showing website.
What we have found is when taking pictures there seems to be a slight delay, when you press the button to take the picture it seems to take a little time to focus, once the picture is taken there is a little bit of a hold before it gives you any other options so you can decide what you want to do or just go back and take another picture. Now compared to a normal digital camera it has quite a long delay which means if you are trying to capture something quick like a little child or a sporting event you might have a few problems.
Without wanting to repeat myself it's the same story with the digital camera as with the GPS it won't beat a traditional model. There were problems with focusing and with the lack of optical zoom; you have to get close to what you are taking the picture off or rely on the digital zoom which is nowhere near as good. Overall it will get you out of a fix if you don't have your traditional digital camera with you.
When it comes to music the Nokia N95 has a dedicated music player which is revealed when the phone is held horizontally by sliding the screen to the right. The four buttons which are then revealed on the left are your main controlling buttons for the music player, these include the traditional play, pause, skip forward and skip back. On the right-hand side is a d-pad which allows you to scroll through the songs, albums, artists and play list. It's all very similar to an iPod or any other MP3 player. Playing a song is just a case of selecting the track you want and pressing play; there was is a brief pause while the song loads up and starts playing. You can either choose to listen to the music through the speakers which are located at the bottom left and right hand side of the phone or you can choose to use the 3.5mm jack which means you can either plug-in headphones or external speakers. All you have to do to be able to use the speakers is to insert them into the phone using the aforementioned 3.5 mm jack and then select the speaker setting on the phone. Overall the sound is really good certainly comparable to any MP3 player you can find on the market today.
Jack of all trades but a master of none, The Nokia N95 is a Sat Nav, digital camera, dedicated music player all in one box. For the purists out there the individual elements won't beat a solo offering however you get so much in the little box it's probably worth the compromise.
2007年12月7日星期五
Dental Insurance: An Ultimate Aid
One of the joys, as also the highlights of modern times, is the fact that science and technology has made life considerably easy, as also added some spice to it. It has transformed the world into a global village and ensured that the things, to fetch which, one had to visit the country of its origin, can actually be had in one's own backyard. Then, whether they are cloths, food or accessories. Food particularly has undergone huge change with a wide variety now available on a platter. Stuff which one thought never existed can also be relished now and that too sitting at home.
However, there lies the trouble. With a variety of spices, sauces etc. going into the mouth, they really wreck havoc on teeth. No surprises then that the cases of teeth decay are constantly on rise these days. It's true that toothaches don't kill any one but it can cause excruciating pain. Something which can only be understood by people who have the misfortune of suffering from it. It's a menace that needs medical assistance at the earliest. And if one does not have enough money to get oneself treated than the plight of such a person can very well be understood. It is here that dental insurance comes into play and ensures that one is free from the worries of arranging for the finance to get oneself treated, as it is the insurance company that takes care of all the finances with the concerned person not requiring to pay a single penny.
However, one must take care of a few things to gain completely from dental insurance. First of all one must ensure that the policy comes to life as soon as it is signed, one should also find out that whether the insurance company will pay the entire sum required for the treatment or only a part of it. One should also ensure that no wrong information is provided to the insurance company as well as the fact that there is no default on monthly premiums.
If efforts like these are taken then one can be rest assured that dental insurance will go a long way in helping people in such trying circumstances. Not for anything is dental insurance, a branch of sickness insurance, is so popular amongst the masses.
However, there lies the trouble. With a variety of spices, sauces etc. going into the mouth, they really wreck havoc on teeth. No surprises then that the cases of teeth decay are constantly on rise these days. It's true that toothaches don't kill any one but it can cause excruciating pain. Something which can only be understood by people who have the misfortune of suffering from it. It's a menace that needs medical assistance at the earliest. And if one does not have enough money to get oneself treated than the plight of such a person can very well be understood. It is here that dental insurance comes into play and ensures that one is free from the worries of arranging for the finance to get oneself treated, as it is the insurance company that takes care of all the finances with the concerned person not requiring to pay a single penny.
However, one must take care of a few things to gain completely from dental insurance. First of all one must ensure that the policy comes to life as soon as it is signed, one should also find out that whether the insurance company will pay the entire sum required for the treatment or only a part of it. One should also ensure that no wrong information is provided to the insurance company as well as the fact that there is no default on monthly premiums.
If efforts like these are taken then one can be rest assured that dental insurance will go a long way in helping people in such trying circumstances. Not for anything is dental insurance, a branch of sickness insurance, is so popular amongst the masses.
Borescopes -- Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever heard of a borescope? Chances are you've seen them, even if you didn't know what they were called. For example, have you ever seen an engine mechanic using a small-diameter tube, with an eyepiece on the end? In any position the thin, sometimes flexible tube, in strategic locations helps them to get a good look at what is going on inside. These are borescopes.
As you might have guessed, borescopes are commonly used when inspecting machinery. For example, HVAC professionals use rigid borescopes, which have a straight-line barrel, to inspect air conditioning and heat pump components. The advantage of using a borescope is that it often eliminates the need to completely disassemble a machine in order inspect it.
Major manufacturers include Olympus and Hawkeye -- Olympus borescopes and Hawkeye borescopes are industry leaders, and manufacture sophisticated, precision equipment which is used in manufacturing, science and technology, and other industries.
How to borescopes work? Rigid borescopes, which do not bend, utilize a series of positioned optical lenses to transmit light. There are video borescopes as well, which incorporate the latest video display technology.
On the other hand, borescopes which flex, or bend, utilize a different type of technology -- fiber optics. The fiber-optic filaments used in flexible borescopes allow these models to be bent and moved -- and this is really helpful when various obstacles in the way would prevent the use of rigid borescopes. ProVision borescopes are relatively inexpensive, flexible borescopes which are widely used by mechanics in the automotive field, as well as in other fields.
It is also possible to purchase various types of borescope accessories -- for example, if you will need to use your borescope in the field, you can purchase a battery operated light source for it. You can also purchase specially-designed carrying cases, changeable diameter shafts, couplers for the connection of a camera, etc.
And since borescopes can cost thousands of dollars to purchase new, it is also possible to rent them. Borescope rental companies have sprung up, and they provide a very important service for businesses who could not otherwise afford to purchase a borescope -- or for businesses or industries who only have an occasional need to use one. Borescope rental fees are extremely reasonable, and most borescope rental companies have a wide variety of models to choose from.
An important borescope advance is the development of specialized, PC-based software applications. These specialized programs will allow you to do things like digitally record images, to document your inspections, operate your borescope from a remote location -- some of them will even help you to do your paperwork! Some companies will offer these computerized applications along with your equipment purchase, eliminating the need for an additional, expensive purchase.
One of the fields where borescopes are used very widely is the field of medicine, where borescopes are called endoscopes. They are used during surgery, for doing autopsies, for gynecological examinations, colonoscopies, upper G.I. testing, etc. These special-purpose endoscopes are designed to be used within the human body without injuring it, and can also be sterilized without damaging the unit in any way.
As you might have guessed, borescopes are commonly used when inspecting machinery. For example, HVAC professionals use rigid borescopes, which have a straight-line barrel, to inspect air conditioning and heat pump components. The advantage of using a borescope is that it often eliminates the need to completely disassemble a machine in order inspect it.
Major manufacturers include Olympus and Hawkeye -- Olympus borescopes and Hawkeye borescopes are industry leaders, and manufacture sophisticated, precision equipment which is used in manufacturing, science and technology, and other industries.
How to borescopes work? Rigid borescopes, which do not bend, utilize a series of positioned optical lenses to transmit light. There are video borescopes as well, which incorporate the latest video display technology.
On the other hand, borescopes which flex, or bend, utilize a different type of technology -- fiber optics. The fiber-optic filaments used in flexible borescopes allow these models to be bent and moved -- and this is really helpful when various obstacles in the way would prevent the use of rigid borescopes. ProVision borescopes are relatively inexpensive, flexible borescopes which are widely used by mechanics in the automotive field, as well as in other fields.
It is also possible to purchase various types of borescope accessories -- for example, if you will need to use your borescope in the field, you can purchase a battery operated light source for it. You can also purchase specially-designed carrying cases, changeable diameter shafts, couplers for the connection of a camera, etc.
And since borescopes can cost thousands of dollars to purchase new, it is also possible to rent them. Borescope rental companies have sprung up, and they provide a very important service for businesses who could not otherwise afford to purchase a borescope -- or for businesses or industries who only have an occasional need to use one. Borescope rental fees are extremely reasonable, and most borescope rental companies have a wide variety of models to choose from.
An important borescope advance is the development of specialized, PC-based software applications. These specialized programs will allow you to do things like digitally record images, to document your inspections, operate your borescope from a remote location -- some of them will even help you to do your paperwork! Some companies will offer these computerized applications along with your equipment purchase, eliminating the need for an additional, expensive purchase.
One of the fields where borescopes are used very widely is the field of medicine, where borescopes are called endoscopes. They are used during surgery, for doing autopsies, for gynecological examinations, colonoscopies, upper G.I. testing, etc. These special-purpose endoscopes are designed to be used within the human body without injuring it, and can also be sterilized without damaging the unit in any way.
A Brief Introduction To Digital Cameras
Whether you simply want to take snapshots, and post them on the Web, or send them to your friends, by email, or you require creative, professional control of shooting and manipulating images, and high quality prints, you will find a digital camera to suit your requirements. Digital cameras, from basic, entry level models, to advanced SLR ("Single Lens Reflex") models, have no film that needs to be replaced, and, as the photographs that you take can be viewed instantaneously, eliminate the cost of developing photographs that you dont want.
Key Features
One of the most important components of a digital camera is a photosensitive silicon chip, known as a "Charge Coupled Device", or "CCD", or "Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor", or "CMOS". It is the characteristics of this chip, or sensor, which determine the frame size and sensitivity of the camera, and the quality of the finished photograph.
"Resolution", often quoted as "mega pixels" (MP), or millions of pixels, is the total number of tiny, individual picture elements (or "pixels") that an image contains. A 1.0 MP, or 2.0 MP, digital camera may be suitable for standard, 6 inch x 4 inch photographic prints, or the equivalent for example, for photographs sent by email, or displayed on the Internet but larger, 10 inch by 8 inch prints may require a minimum resolution of 3.0 MP, and for truly advanced, professional results, at least 7.0 MP, or 8.0 MP, may be required. The Mustek DV5200 model, for example, is a digital still, and digital video, camera, with a maximum resolution of 5.4 MP.
Zoom capability, that is, the ability to produce a close up, magnified image of your subject, can be confusing, not least because there are two different types of zoom. "Optical" zoom is, far and away, the more important of the two, because it involves real, physical movement of the camera lens. "Digital" zoom, on the other hand, is, as the name suggests, purely a digital, or software effect, the results of which may be largely unsatisfactory. Some camera manufacturers attempt to disguise poor optical zoom capability by quoting a confusing, and effectively meaningless, "total zoom" figure. For satisfactory results, look for a digital camera with at least "3x" optical zoom, and higher, if you can afford it.
Batteries may not seem to be all that important, at the outset, but by the time you have snapped your way through your umpteenth set of disposable batteries, you may find that the cost is mounting up. Rechargeable batteries, preferably lithium ion ("Li-Ion"), or lithium polymer ("Li-Po"), batteries, are likely to prove more economical in the long term, particularly if you are a keen photographer. The initial cost of these is, of course, somewhat higher than that of disposable batteries.
Conclusion
Digital photography can become addictive, and while, as a beginner, you dont need an advanced digital SLR camera costing hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds, it may be worth factoring in a little room for expansion in your initial purchase. You may find, for example, that a basic, entry level digital camera is limited in its capability when it comes to larger, better quality prints, or if your level of skill improves, and you are interested in more manual control over your photography.
Key Features
One of the most important components of a digital camera is a photosensitive silicon chip, known as a "Charge Coupled Device", or "CCD", or "Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor", or "CMOS". It is the characteristics of this chip, or sensor, which determine the frame size and sensitivity of the camera, and the quality of the finished photograph.
"Resolution", often quoted as "mega pixels" (MP), or millions of pixels, is the total number of tiny, individual picture elements (or "pixels") that an image contains. A 1.0 MP, or 2.0 MP, digital camera may be suitable for standard, 6 inch x 4 inch photographic prints, or the equivalent for example, for photographs sent by email, or displayed on the Internet but larger, 10 inch by 8 inch prints may require a minimum resolution of 3.0 MP, and for truly advanced, professional results, at least 7.0 MP, or 8.0 MP, may be required. The Mustek DV5200 model, for example, is a digital still, and digital video, camera, with a maximum resolution of 5.4 MP.
Zoom capability, that is, the ability to produce a close up, magnified image of your subject, can be confusing, not least because there are two different types of zoom. "Optical" zoom is, far and away, the more important of the two, because it involves real, physical movement of the camera lens. "Digital" zoom, on the other hand, is, as the name suggests, purely a digital, or software effect, the results of which may be largely unsatisfactory. Some camera manufacturers attempt to disguise poor optical zoom capability by quoting a confusing, and effectively meaningless, "total zoom" figure. For satisfactory results, look for a digital camera with at least "3x" optical zoom, and higher, if you can afford it.
Batteries may not seem to be all that important, at the outset, but by the time you have snapped your way through your umpteenth set of disposable batteries, you may find that the cost is mounting up. Rechargeable batteries, preferably lithium ion ("Li-Ion"), or lithium polymer ("Li-Po"), batteries, are likely to prove more economical in the long term, particularly if you are a keen photographer. The initial cost of these is, of course, somewhat higher than that of disposable batteries.
Conclusion
Digital photography can become addictive, and while, as a beginner, you dont need an advanced digital SLR camera costing hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds, it may be worth factoring in a little room for expansion in your initial purchase. You may find, for example, that a basic, entry level digital camera is limited in its capability when it comes to larger, better quality prints, or if your level of skill improves, and you are interested in more manual control over your photography.
Invoice Processing Software Major Business Benefits
The Age-Old Problem: Cost Control
According to IBM, Gartner and Aberdeen Group, between 75-80% of invoices in any business or organisation, are still processed manually - despite the advent of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). These days, sophisticated invoice processing solutions are available to cut a swathe through the time and costs involved in handling supplier payments and to enhance business workflow.
Invoice Processing: The Real Costs
With a manual system, hundreds often thousands of invoices must be reviewed and entered onto an accounting system, at massive cost in terms of labour, time and potential error.
Byline Group's research into Accounts Payable processing has shown that 90% of Accounts payable invoice processing involves keying data from paper; that the average time taken to process and Accounts Payable invoice is 12 days, and that 25% of all invoices are paid late.
Also according to Byline's research an accounts payable clerk handles just 70 invoices per day on average. Thus it is easy to put a labour cost on the front end processing. But the repercussions are felt further down the line too.
Invoice Processing Solutions: Key Benefits
Invoice processing solutions comprise software to allow invoice processing to be speeded up massively. This has a great impact on reducing accounts admin costs associated with invoice processing and also enables companies to make best use of any time critical payment times which may attract supplier discounts.
Automated invoice processing solutions allow a wide variety of typical invoices to be scanned at the same time and for them to be automatically reconciled against the original purchase order with minimal user intervention or data entry.
In essence, an invoice processing system uses sophisticated OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and data matching techniques
Invoice Processing Solutions:
The Basic Principal - The best invoice processing solutions will automatically scan, extract and validate invoice data and feed directly to an accounting system. Invoices come in a multitude of formats, layouts and styles from a wide variety of different suppliers. They can be machine printed or part handwritten, single or multi-page, coloured or white paper, and come from home or abroad.
However, all of these can be handled simply by scanning in a seed invoice and selecting the items of information that you want to capture. This is done by defining a target zone for each of them; the system will automatically distinguish between the field label e.g. VAT amount and the associated value. If you now select the supplier name as a unique attribute of all such invoices, every invoice from this supplier can automatically be recognised and processed and the captured data sent straight to the accounting system.
Sophisticated Functionality
The challenges of identifying columns and lines of information, knowing where one item description ends and another begins, handwritten information, validation against almost any criteria or data values all these are the remit of sophisticated invoice processing systems today.
Managing digitised invoices through the entire workflow approval process offers the potential for even greater efficiency and cost savings, and so it pays to check out software providers who can offer an interface with purchase-to-pay (P2P), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Content management (ECM) and Document Management (DM) to offer integrated workflow solutions.
Invoice Processing: Summary Benefits
1. Removes the need to handle and store large volumes of paper
2. Increases staff productivity and reduce processing costs
3. Faster invoice processing improves supplier relationships
4. More up-to-date position of the business/organisation's financial position
5. Reporting on all financial transactions assists with compliance to appropriate Accounting Standards
According to IBM, Gartner and Aberdeen Group, between 75-80% of invoices in any business or organisation, are still processed manually - despite the advent of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). These days, sophisticated invoice processing solutions are available to cut a swathe through the time and costs involved in handling supplier payments and to enhance business workflow.
Invoice Processing: The Real Costs
With a manual system, hundreds often thousands of invoices must be reviewed and entered onto an accounting system, at massive cost in terms of labour, time and potential error.
Byline Group's research into Accounts Payable processing has shown that 90% of Accounts payable invoice processing involves keying data from paper; that the average time taken to process and Accounts Payable invoice is 12 days, and that 25% of all invoices are paid late.
Also according to Byline's research an accounts payable clerk handles just 70 invoices per day on average. Thus it is easy to put a labour cost on the front end processing. But the repercussions are felt further down the line too.
Invoice Processing Solutions: Key Benefits
Invoice processing solutions comprise software to allow invoice processing to be speeded up massively. This has a great impact on reducing accounts admin costs associated with invoice processing and also enables companies to make best use of any time critical payment times which may attract supplier discounts.
Automated invoice processing solutions allow a wide variety of typical invoices to be scanned at the same time and for them to be automatically reconciled against the original purchase order with minimal user intervention or data entry.
In essence, an invoice processing system uses sophisticated OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and data matching techniques
Invoice Processing Solutions:
The Basic Principal - The best invoice processing solutions will automatically scan, extract and validate invoice data and feed directly to an accounting system. Invoices come in a multitude of formats, layouts and styles from a wide variety of different suppliers. They can be machine printed or part handwritten, single or multi-page, coloured or white paper, and come from home or abroad.
However, all of these can be handled simply by scanning in a seed invoice and selecting the items of information that you want to capture. This is done by defining a target zone for each of them; the system will automatically distinguish between the field label e.g. VAT amount and the associated value. If you now select the supplier name as a unique attribute of all such invoices, every invoice from this supplier can automatically be recognised and processed and the captured data sent straight to the accounting system.
Sophisticated Functionality
The challenges of identifying columns and lines of information, knowing where one item description ends and another begins, handwritten information, validation against almost any criteria or data values all these are the remit of sophisticated invoice processing systems today.
Managing digitised invoices through the entire workflow approval process offers the potential for even greater efficiency and cost savings, and so it pays to check out software providers who can offer an interface with purchase-to-pay (P2P), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Content management (ECM) and Document Management (DM) to offer integrated workflow solutions.
Invoice Processing: Summary Benefits
1. Removes the need to handle and store large volumes of paper
2. Increases staff productivity and reduce processing costs
3. Faster invoice processing improves supplier relationships
4. More up-to-date position of the business/organisation's financial position
5. Reporting on all financial transactions assists with compliance to appropriate Accounting Standards
VoIP Phones: Changing the face of telephony
With VoIP phones being introduced in the market the very way telephony was perceived has changed. Gone are the days when you would have to shell out a huge sum to make a long distance or international long distance call. Calling through this new technology i.e. voice over internet protocol helps you to save almost 40% on your calling expenditure.
VoIP phones or Internet phone service, as it is popularly referred to as works with the help of Internet. Your voice which is the analog signal format is sent via Internet after it is converted into small digital packets. These digital packets are then reconverted into analog signal format before they reach the final destination. This type of phone service, thus, helps in saving a tremendous amount of money as the calls are terminated through Internet which is relatively cheaper than optical fiber wires.
There are two types of long distance phone service available in the market as of now. One is the paid service and there is also a free Internet phone service. As obvious from name itself, the free Internet phone service is completely free of cost. There are number of VoIP service providers offering this service. One can easily search for a provider giving free phone service and then download the dialer from their website. Enter the destination number along with the proper country code or area code. Hit enter and you are connected! It's as simple as that.
On the other hand is the paid internet phone service. Numerous VoIP service providers are offering VoIP call termination service at a nominal rate. Depending upon your needs and requirements you can opt for either free or paid VoIP service.
Selection Of VoIP Service Provider
Choosing the VoIP phone service provider is one of the most crucial tasks. Certain factors must be kept in mind while making the final decision.
1. Quality of service - A hassle free service would give you and your customers a sound sleep! So you must ensure that the quality of service is free of common problems like jitters. The best way to check the quality is to ask for a live test of the call.
2. Support service - One should look around for a provider giving 24x7 online support in order to ensure smooth working of daily operations and quick resolution of problems.
In this day and age of changing communication needs, switching over to VoIP services is definitely the most viable and profitable option.
VoIP phones or Internet phone service, as it is popularly referred to as works with the help of Internet. Your voice which is the analog signal format is sent via Internet after it is converted into small digital packets. These digital packets are then reconverted into analog signal format before they reach the final destination. This type of phone service, thus, helps in saving a tremendous amount of money as the calls are terminated through Internet which is relatively cheaper than optical fiber wires.
There are two types of long distance phone service available in the market as of now. One is the paid service and there is also a free Internet phone service. As obvious from name itself, the free Internet phone service is completely free of cost. There are number of VoIP service providers offering this service. One can easily search for a provider giving free phone service and then download the dialer from their website. Enter the destination number along with the proper country code or area code. Hit enter and you are connected! It's as simple as that.
On the other hand is the paid internet phone service. Numerous VoIP service providers are offering VoIP call termination service at a nominal rate. Depending upon your needs and requirements you can opt for either free or paid VoIP service.
Selection Of VoIP Service Provider
Choosing the VoIP phone service provider is one of the most crucial tasks. Certain factors must be kept in mind while making the final decision.
1. Quality of service - A hassle free service would give you and your customers a sound sleep! So you must ensure that the quality of service is free of common problems like jitters. The best way to check the quality is to ask for a live test of the call.
2. Support service - One should look around for a provider giving 24x7 online support in order to ensure smooth working of daily operations and quick resolution of problems.
In this day and age of changing communication needs, switching over to VoIP services is definitely the most viable and profitable option.
Is Wholesale VoIP A Secure Option?
Internet has brought about a revolution in the field of communication. It offers diverse communication capabilities which if explored properly can result in substantial increase in the revenue generation capabilities of an organisation. One of the latest offerings of world wide web is VoIP call termination services. Voice over internet protocol or VoIP as it is commonly referred to as, helps to terminate telephony calls using Internet as opposed to optical fiber wires used by public switch telephony network or PSTN.
Due to the numerous advantages which come along with VoIP services, the retail market for the service is booming. In the year 2006, the retail market of U.S. showed a tremendous rise by adding 3.8 million residential users to this sector. This increase in retail segment has a direct effect on the wholesale VoIP segment which has witnessed a definite growth too.
Wholesale carrier services are offered by certain VoIP providers who sell VoIP minutes in bulk to the wholesalers of voice over IP. Venturing into the field of wholesale offers replete opportunities to wholesalers who can maximise their profits by reselling the service.
Anyone who has the complete infrastructure that is required for VoIP call termination can become a VoIP wholesale provider. For instance, you will have to procure servers, switches, gateways etc. One chief criteria for venturing into this field is that you must be operating on a large scale. A vast clientage ensures smooth inflow of profits for your organisation.
One major benefit that wholesalers get is that all of their calls are automatically terminated through the least expensive route. This means that you will save on every call that is being made!
Wholesale voice over IP carriers must ensure that they are getting the routes from the best service provider. For this certain important points must be kept in mind while shopping for a VoIP service provider. With the competition being at the peak right now in IP telephony sector, different providers offer very competitive rates. It would thus be advisable to carefully look around in order to find the provider giving the service at least rates. Also quality is one major factor. For this purpose one must do live testing to secure the quality of service being sold to you.
Voice over IP wholesale carriers have a vast market to tap and increase their earnings. So why not make the best use of this splendid opportunity?
Due to the numerous advantages which come along with VoIP services, the retail market for the service is booming. In the year 2006, the retail market of U.S. showed a tremendous rise by adding 3.8 million residential users to this sector. This increase in retail segment has a direct effect on the wholesale VoIP segment which has witnessed a definite growth too.
Wholesale carrier services are offered by certain VoIP providers who sell VoIP minutes in bulk to the wholesalers of voice over IP. Venturing into the field of wholesale offers replete opportunities to wholesalers who can maximise their profits by reselling the service.
Anyone who has the complete infrastructure that is required for VoIP call termination can become a VoIP wholesale provider. For instance, you will have to procure servers, switches, gateways etc. One chief criteria for venturing into this field is that you must be operating on a large scale. A vast clientage ensures smooth inflow of profits for your organisation.
One major benefit that wholesalers get is that all of their calls are automatically terminated through the least expensive route. This means that you will save on every call that is being made!
Wholesale voice over IP carriers must ensure that they are getting the routes from the best service provider. For this certain important points must be kept in mind while shopping for a VoIP service provider. With the competition being at the peak right now in IP telephony sector, different providers offer very competitive rates. It would thus be advisable to carefully look around in order to find the provider giving the service at least rates. Also quality is one major factor. For this purpose one must do live testing to secure the quality of service being sold to you.
Voice over IP wholesale carriers have a vast market to tap and increase their earnings. So why not make the best use of this splendid opportunity?
How to Select Mp3-player FOR THE JOURNEYS
How to Select Mp3-player FOR THE JOURNEYS
In the journey it does not be desirable to part from the dear music. Once cassette tape recorders were taken for the journey, D- record players then replaced them. The dimensions of portable audio always decreased; however, together with small player it was necessary to drag large bag with the disks or the cassettes. And only the appearance of technology MP3 made it possible to place volumetric sound-tape library on one CD, miniature card of memory or memory unit, which is been located inside the housing of player.
Actually, MP3-players is very convenient in order not to part from the music outdoors. But one matter - to listen to MP3-pleer on the jaunt on the adjacent park, and entirely another matter - in the distant journey or in the tourist march: far from all models will approach for this. In this article we will describe how is correct to select MP3-pleer for the tourist trip. How much music will be placed?
The first question, which will have to solve for itself, which the general duration of the compositions, which you want to listen to in the road. Then it is necessary to select the minimum volume of information, which can be placed on the carrier.
The volume of information, which is been perceivable on the carrier for the unit of time, for MP3- file is called bit rate. The higher bit rate, the higher the quality of record. For the record of music with the acceptable quality are used bit rate from 96 to 320 kbit/s. In the road the user does not usually receive the fine details of sonic picture - they simply are disguised with surrounding noise.
Therefore for the comfortable hearing it will be completely sufficient bit rate 128 kbit/s. In order to transfer this value in kbyte/s, it is necessary to divide this number into 8 - we obtain 16 kbyte/s, or 960 kbayt/min. After rounding off this number, let us formulate the simple rule: 1 min. music correspond to approximately 1 mb. of the memory of player.
Selection of the carrier
Most main characteristic MP3-pleera is the type of the data carrier. Many other properties of device depend on this parameter. CD. To usual CD are written the files in size MP3. since to this disk it is placed to 800 mb. of information, on it it is possible to preserve to 13 it is hour music.
Advantage MP3 D -pleerov is the cheapness of equipment and carrier. Moreover they know how to reproduce CD, and some models - videodisks of sizes Video CD and even DivX. But in this case the data of devices have it is many deficiencies. The construction of this playera is insufficiently well protected from the dust, the moisture and the mechanical actions. The selection of license disks in size MP3 CD in the stores is sufficiently scant. It is necessary either very to write CD with collection MP3- it is file, or to buy pirate publication. Finally, on the strength of the fact that diameter CD is 13 cm, player into the pocket you will not assume, it is necessary to bear it on the belt or in the bag. There are, true, models, which one can work with CD by the diameter of 8 cm (such disks can be written in the overwhelming majority of computer drives), they completely compact. But because of a comparatively small volume of information, which will be succeeded in writing down to 8- centimeter CD, these players did not receive wide acceptance.
In the journey it does not be desirable to part from the dear music. Once cassette tape recorders were taken for the journey, D- record players then replaced them. The dimensions of portable audio always decreased; however, together with small player it was necessary to drag large bag with the disks or the cassettes. And only the appearance of technology MP3 made it possible to place volumetric sound-tape library on one CD, miniature card of memory or memory unit, which is been located inside the housing of player.
Actually, MP3-players is very convenient in order not to part from the music outdoors. But one matter - to listen to MP3-pleer on the jaunt on the adjacent park, and entirely another matter - in the distant journey or in the tourist march: far from all models will approach for this. In this article we will describe how is correct to select MP3-pleer for the tourist trip. How much music will be placed?
The first question, which will have to solve for itself, which the general duration of the compositions, which you want to listen to in the road. Then it is necessary to select the minimum volume of information, which can be placed on the carrier.
The volume of information, which is been perceivable on the carrier for the unit of time, for MP3- file is called bit rate. The higher bit rate, the higher the quality of record. For the record of music with the acceptable quality are used bit rate from 96 to 320 kbit/s. In the road the user does not usually receive the fine details of sonic picture - they simply are disguised with surrounding noise.
Therefore for the comfortable hearing it will be completely sufficient bit rate 128 kbit/s. In order to transfer this value in kbyte/s, it is necessary to divide this number into 8 - we obtain 16 kbyte/s, or 960 kbayt/min. After rounding off this number, let us formulate the simple rule: 1 min. music correspond to approximately 1 mb. of the memory of player.
Selection of the carrier
Most main characteristic MP3-pleera is the type of the data carrier. Many other properties of device depend on this parameter. CD. To usual CD are written the files in size MP3. since to this disk it is placed to 800 mb. of information, on it it is possible to preserve to 13 it is hour music.
Advantage MP3 D -pleerov is the cheapness of equipment and carrier. Moreover they know how to reproduce CD, and some models - videodisks of sizes Video CD and even DivX. But in this case the data of devices have it is many deficiencies. The construction of this playera is insufficiently well protected from the dust, the moisture and the mechanical actions. The selection of license disks in size MP3 CD in the stores is sufficiently scant. It is necessary either very to write CD with collection MP3- it is file, or to buy pirate publication. Finally, on the strength of the fact that diameter CD is 13 cm, player into the pocket you will not assume, it is necessary to bear it on the belt or in the bag. There are, true, models, which one can work with CD by the diameter of 8 cm (such disks can be written in the overwhelming majority of computer drives), they completely compact. But because of a comparatively small volume of information, which will be succeeded in writing down to 8- centimeter CD, these players did not receive wide acceptance.
The biggest power consumers in digital cameras
Like other portable electronic devices digital cameras rely on batteries to power up their electronics and mechanical elements. Although battery technologies have improved a lot in the last few years they are still very limited in their energy capacity.
Understanding what elements of your digital camera consume the most power can help you to understand why you run out of battery so fast and to conserve battery power in the future. In this article we will list these power hungry components. Other articles explain how you can optimize usage to preserve power.
Your digital camera is built from many components. Some of them are electronic like the chipsets that run the camera and carry out all the wonderful automatic features. Some of them are mechanical like the motors that move the lenses to achieve focus or change the zoom factor. And some of them are optical like the lenses and the mirror in SLR cameras.
Every digital camera components consumes different amounts of energy. Some components consume very little power while others consume a lot. Digital cameras include smart electronics that optimize power consumption but for the most part power consumption depends on how the photographer uses the camera and its features.
Here is a list of three components that consume the most energy in a typical digital camera:
LCD screen: One of the great features of digital cameras is the ability to view photos immediately after they are taken using a small color and bright LCD screen built into the camera. This allows photographer to review the composition and decide if the photo is good enough or if they need to take more photos. Before the digital era photographers had to wait until the film was developed in order to review their photos. The digital era shortened this wait time to virtually zero. LCD screens are also used as convenient view finders when taking a photo you can look at the LCD and see exactly how the photo will look like. Pressing the shutter button actually shoots the photo. The problem with color and bright LCD screens is that they consume a lot of energy. This is the reasons why all digital cameras turn off the LCD screen automatically if not used for a certain amount of time.
Motors: Digital cameras include moving components. These are mostly optical elements that move in order to focus on objects or change zoom factors. Digital cameras include motors that move those elements as needed to achieve the photographer desired results. For example when auto focusing on objects in the photo frame the digital camera built in computer sends commands to the motors to move the lenses back and forth until focus is achieved. Motors are mechanical components and consume a lot of power when used. Furthermore the bigger and heavier the lens and optical elements that the motor have to move (for example big zoom lenses) the more energy is needed for the motors to complete their task.
Flash: Flash is used when shooting photos in dark conditions or in conditions where shadows can appear on the objects. Flash is an electro-optical component that works by charging energy into a special electronic component and then discharging this energy in a short time as light energy. There are many types of flash units the bigger and longer distance that a flash supports the more energy it consumes each time it is used.
Understanding what elements of your digital camera consume the most power can help you to understand why you run out of battery so fast and to conserve battery power in the future. In this article we will list these power hungry components. Other articles explain how you can optimize usage to preserve power.
Your digital camera is built from many components. Some of them are electronic like the chipsets that run the camera and carry out all the wonderful automatic features. Some of them are mechanical like the motors that move the lenses to achieve focus or change the zoom factor. And some of them are optical like the lenses and the mirror in SLR cameras.
Every digital camera components consumes different amounts of energy. Some components consume very little power while others consume a lot. Digital cameras include smart electronics that optimize power consumption but for the most part power consumption depends on how the photographer uses the camera and its features.
Here is a list of three components that consume the most energy in a typical digital camera:
2007年12月5日星期三
Modern LED Devices vs. Traditional Light-Emitting Sources
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) represent various types of semiconductor devices that produce incoherent narrow-spectrum light fascicles when powered with a steady-state voltage electrical source, producing the effect known as electroluminescence. LEDs come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors, nowadays serving for a multitude of purposes: illuminating traffic signals, railroad crossing signals and display panels, facilitating optical fiber communications, providing backlighting for LCD televisions and displays, being integrated in remote control and optical devices (infrared LEDs), or being used simply for decorative purposes (LEDs can emit light of various colors blue, green, yellow, orange, red and purple, to name only a few).
LED lights have come a long way, todays offer comprising highly reliable, durable and economical designs that can take various forms (LED bulbs, LED pods, LED tubes, LED displays, etc) and fulfill many different roles (functional or purely aesthetical).
LEDs are by far superior to traditional light sources such as incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent lamps, as they use less energy and produce less heat (unlike conventional light sources which consume a lot of electrical energy but transform only a fraction of the used energy into light, converting the rest of it into heat, LED lights are very economical, consuming less electrical energy and transforming a great part of it into light), have an impressively long life span (LED lights can last for more than 10 years), light up more quickly (in most cases LEDs can achieve full brightness in a matter of microseconds, compared to some fluorescent lamps that usually light up after 0,5 or 1 second and achieve full brightness in an average of 30 seconds) and can directly focus the light they emit (unlike incandescent and fluorescent light sources that generally include an external reflector that redirects the luminous rays in the desired direction).
Compared to conventional sources of light, LED bulbs and other similar LED devices can directly emit light of a certain color without the aid of color filters. Consequently, the colored light produced by LED bulbs is considerably brighter, clearer and more vivid, rendering colored-light producing LED bulbs the perfect devices for interior and exterior illumination of architectural structures, commercial panels and various decorative objects.
In addition, LED lights such as LED bulbs, LED pods and LED tubes dont burn out unexpectedly like incandescent bulbs; when they fail, LEDs tend to dim out gradually, continuing to fulfill their purpose even in the event of a malfunction. While traditional light sources are unreliable and sometimes even unsafe (incandescent bulbs can sometimes explode due to fluctuant voltage), LED lights are durable, reliable, safe and efficient. All the mentioned advantages of LEDs render such devices the perfect replacement for incandescent and fluorescent light sources and nowadays LED light sources are already extensively used in many different industrial branches.
LED lights have come a long way, todays offer comprising highly reliable, durable and economical designs that can take various forms (LED bulbs, LED pods, LED tubes, LED displays, etc) and fulfill many different roles (functional or purely aesthetical).
LEDs are by far superior to traditional light sources such as incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent lamps, as they use less energy and produce less heat (unlike conventional light sources which consume a lot of electrical energy but transform only a fraction of the used energy into light, converting the rest of it into heat, LED lights are very economical, consuming less electrical energy and transforming a great part of it into light), have an impressively long life span (LED lights can last for more than 10 years), light up more quickly (in most cases LEDs can achieve full brightness in a matter of microseconds, compared to some fluorescent lamps that usually light up after 0,5 or 1 second and achieve full brightness in an average of 30 seconds) and can directly focus the light they emit (unlike incandescent and fluorescent light sources that generally include an external reflector that redirects the luminous rays in the desired direction).
Compared to conventional sources of light, LED bulbs and other similar LED devices can directly emit light of a certain color without the aid of color filters. Consequently, the colored light produced by LED bulbs is considerably brighter, clearer and more vivid, rendering colored-light producing LED bulbs the perfect devices for interior and exterior illumination of architectural structures, commercial panels and various decorative objects.
In addition, LED lights such as LED bulbs, LED pods and LED tubes dont burn out unexpectedly like incandescent bulbs; when they fail, LEDs tend to dim out gradually, continuing to fulfill their purpose even in the event of a malfunction. While traditional light sources are unreliable and sometimes even unsafe (incandescent bulbs can sometimes explode due to fluctuant voltage), LED lights are durable, reliable, safe and efficient. All the mentioned advantages of LEDs render such devices the perfect replacement for incandescent and fluorescent light sources and nowadays LED light sources are already extensively used in many different industrial branches.
All About Laser
Short for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, LASER is a mechanical device that produces a narrow beam of light with a well-defined wavelength, capable of traveling over vast distances. The essential difference between the light emitted by a LASER and that by an incandescent light bulb is that unlike the former, the latter emits light into a large solid angle and over a wide spectrum of wavelength.
History
The groundwork for the development of LASER was completed by Albert Einstein in 1917 with the publication of his paper, "Zur Quantentheorie der Strahlung" (On the Quantum Theory of Radiation), which laid the foundation for the development of MASER (Microwave Amplification by Stimulation Emission of Radiation), the earlier version of LASER. Einstein, actually, re-derived Max Plancks Law of Radiation on the basis of the probability coefficients (Einsteins Coefficients) for the absorption, spontaneous, and stimulated emission.
After considerable developments in this field, Charles H. Townes, James P. Gordon and Herbert J. Zeiger, produced the first MASER a device that amplified microwave radiation rather than infrared radiation (which is used in LASER) in 1953. Nikolay Basov and Aleksandr Prokhorov of the erstwhile Soviet Union worked independently on MASER in 1955 and eliminated the problem of lack of continuous output in earlier version by using more than two energy levels. The development of MASER fetched Townes, Basov, and Prokhorov the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964.
LASER began to take shape in the year 1957, when some extensive work was carried out by Townes and Arthur Leonard Schawlow (from Bell Labs) on the infrared MASER. They named the concept as an "OPTICAL MASER". Taking a cue from the subsequent patent application filed by the Bell Labs, a doctoral student from Columbia University, Gordon Gould, suggested using an open resonator, which became the basis of future lasers. The term "LASER" came to light with the publication of Goulds paper, "The LASER, Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation" in The Ann Arbor Conference on Optical Pumping in 1959.
The invention led to a legal battle for the grant of Patent between Gordon Gould and Bell Labs that was finally settled in 1987 in favor of Gould. The first working laser was, however, made by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960 at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California. Maiman used a solid-state flashlamp-pumped synthetic ruby crystal to produce red laser light at the wavelength of 694 nanometers. Since then, LASER has been refined and adapted for several modern usages. Read more
Uses
The modern cutting-edge technologies in almost every gadget are courtesy the use of adapted LASER technology. Youll find hardly any industry that does not use laser technology to enhance the standard of living of modern human beings.wholesale pearlwholesale necklace Some of the prominent sectors that have benefited from laser use include consumer electronics, military, science and technology, information technology, medicine, law enforcement, entertainment and retail.
History
The groundwork for the development of LASER was completed by Albert Einstein in 1917 with the publication of his paper, "Zur Quantentheorie der Strahlung" (On the Quantum Theory of Radiation), which laid the foundation for the development of MASER (Microwave Amplification by Stimulation Emission of Radiation), the earlier version of LASER. Einstein, actually, re-derived Max Plancks Law of Radiation on the basis of the probability coefficients (Einsteins Coefficients) for the absorption, spontaneous, and stimulated emission.
After considerable developments in this field, Charles H. Townes, James P. Gordon and Herbert J. Zeiger, produced the first MASER a device that amplified microwave radiation rather than infrared radiation (which is used in LASER) in 1953. Nikolay Basov and Aleksandr Prokhorov of the erstwhile Soviet Union worked independently on MASER in 1955 and eliminated the problem of lack of continuous output in earlier version by using more than two energy levels. The development of MASER fetched Townes, Basov, and Prokhorov the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964.
LASER began to take shape in the year 1957, when some extensive work was carried out by Townes and Arthur Leonard Schawlow (from Bell Labs) on the infrared MASER. They named the concept as an "OPTICAL MASER". Taking a cue from the subsequent patent application filed by the Bell Labs, a doctoral student from Columbia University, Gordon Gould, suggested using an open resonator, which became the basis of future lasers. The term "LASER" came to light with the publication of Goulds paper, "The LASER, Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation" in The Ann Arbor Conference on Optical Pumping in 1959.
The invention led to a legal battle for the grant of Patent between Gordon Gould and Bell Labs that was finally settled in 1987 in favor of Gould. The first working laser was, however, made by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960 at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California. Maiman used a solid-state flashlamp-pumped synthetic ruby crystal to produce red laser light at the wavelength of 694 nanometers. Since then, LASER has been refined and adapted for several modern usages. Read more
Uses
The modern cutting-edge technologies in almost every gadget are courtesy the use of adapted LASER technology. Youll find hardly any industry that does not use laser technology to enhance the standard of living of modern human beings.wholesale pearlwholesale necklace Some of the prominent sectors that have benefited from laser use include consumer electronics, military, science and technology, information technology, medicine, law enforcement, entertainment and retail.
Nokias New N series Phone Nokia N93i
Nokia introduced latest mobile phone Nokia N93i. This cell phone is the advanced version of the hugely popular Nokia N93. It retains all the specialities of its predecessor, but this time it has been duly modified with upgraded software and new features. Besides offering a lot in a digital camera, the Nokia N93i also acts as a consummate PDA. As far as designing is concerned. It has been finished up with a clamshell design and it weighs 163 grams. Never fails to create an impression, the Nokia N93i is endowed with a mirror finish LCD screen. Well, this cool screen is as reflective as a real mirror, but it is not scratch resistant. As far as its easy to use keypad is concerned, it come with flat surface and well spaced buttons. Well, the remaining part of the body is elegantly wrapped up with silver and dark grey colors.
One of the most illustrating feature of the Nokia N93i is that it has been loaded with enticing Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar autofocus lens. All these cool elements really make it a class act. Like its team members (other N-series phones), the Nokia N93i is also endowed with a camera, which is further supported by LED flash, optical zoom and rotary viewfinder. You can easily adjust its screen as per your requirements to move from a picture mode to landscape mode. Its display can support more than 16 million colours to let you enjoy larger than life viewing experience. You can also record quality videos in MP4 formats. Bring Nokia N93i enjoy more that's what you always want.
The Nokia N93i mobile phone features a 3.2 mega pixel camera with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The lens has been made by Carl Zeiss optics with a 3x optical zoom, auto focus and close-up mode. Users can shoot DVD-like quality videos in MPEG-4 VGA at up to 30 frames per second, and they can also conduct stereo audio recording and digital stabilization as well. The Nokia N93i mobile phone has a 1GB miniSD card that can store around 45 minutes of DVD-like quality video or up to 1250 high-quality photos. Basically, this device is based on the S60 3rd Edition software. The phone comes preloaded with Adobe Premium Elements 3.0 software. This allows users to shoot professional quality movies and then transfer them onto a compatible PC, after which these videos can be burned onto DVDs.
The Nokia N93i mobile phone has been designed to work on WLAN, 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, providing mobile broadband Internet access for browsing, uploading content, and for sending and receiving mails. Besides, other features of the Nokia N93i mobile phones include MP3 music playback, pod casts, stereo FM radio and mobile TV video streaming. It has a metallic finish keypad and a mirror effect cover. It has a 2.4" main display of up to 16 million colors and has a 160 degrees viewing angle. Besides, the user-friendly joystick provides smooth control, and the wholesale pearlwholesale necklacededicated camera keys allow for quick capture of images. The joystick also makes it easier to switch to shooting mode and also operates the flash quickly. Please purchase online http://www.phoneandbeyond.com
One of the most illustrating feature of the Nokia N93i is that it has been loaded with enticing Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar autofocus lens. All these cool elements really make it a class act. Like its team members (other N-series phones), the Nokia N93i is also endowed with a camera, which is further supported by LED flash, optical zoom and rotary viewfinder. You can easily adjust its screen as per your requirements to move from a picture mode to landscape mode. Its display can support more than 16 million colours to let you enjoy larger than life viewing experience. You can also record quality videos in MP4 formats. Bring Nokia N93i enjoy more that's what you always want.
The Nokia N93i mobile phone features a 3.2 mega pixel camera with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The lens has been made by Carl Zeiss optics with a 3x optical zoom, auto focus and close-up mode. Users can shoot DVD-like quality videos in MPEG-4 VGA at up to 30 frames per second, and they can also conduct stereo audio recording and digital stabilization as well. The Nokia N93i mobile phone has a 1GB miniSD card that can store around 45 minutes of DVD-like quality video or up to 1250 high-quality photos. Basically, this device is based on the S60 3rd Edition software. The phone comes preloaded with Adobe Premium Elements 3.0 software. This allows users to shoot professional quality movies and then transfer them onto a compatible PC, after which these videos can be burned onto DVDs.
The Nokia N93i mobile phone has been designed to work on WLAN, 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, providing mobile broadband Internet access for browsing, uploading content, and for sending and receiving mails. Besides, other features of the Nokia N93i mobile phones include MP3 music playback, pod casts, stereo FM radio and mobile TV video streaming. It has a metallic finish keypad and a mirror effect cover. It has a 2.4" main display of up to 16 million colors and has a 160 degrees viewing angle. Besides, the user-friendly joystick provides smooth control, and the wholesale pearlwholesale necklacededicated camera keys allow for quick capture of images. The joystick also makes it easier to switch to shooting mode and also operates the flash quickly. Please purchase online http://www.phoneandbeyond.com
2007年12月3日星期一
Discount Digital Cameras
Get Photo Advantage from Digital Cameras. You need not hire a professional photographer to capture the lively moments of your life if you own a digital camera. Different digital cameras solve different purposes for you. A number of major companies like Sony, Fuji, Kodak, Olympus and Nikon have some great discount digital cameras available for you.
If you are going to get a DigiCam for you, you must know that a wide range of digital cameras for domestic as well as professional photography are accessible at discounted prices today. People have become aware of the clear and quality picture results of digital cameras and they intend to buy the one for themselves also. The memory cards and sticks are used to increase the memory of your digital camera. You can store more photographs with the help these storage devices.
You can view an object clearly by zooming in and out in a digital camera. You can keep the photographs from a digital camera in their original shape in many physical locations, like computer hard disk or CDs. There are two types inbuilt zoom in a digital camera - optical zoom and digital zoom.
Noise in digital SLR cameras is much less than grain. You can compare the different cameras on various factors. At ISO 100 and 200, the digital SLR cameras exhibit no visible noise. You need to give a close look to the digital cameras with in a range of $100 to $200. The digital cameras available in this range are perfect for many photography purposes. If you decide what quality of resolution you need to buy, your digital camera purchase will be absolutely fine.
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If you are going to get a DigiCam for you, you must know that a wide range of digital cameras for domestic as well as professional photography are accessible at discounted prices today. People have become aware of the clear and quality picture results of digital cameras and they intend to buy the one for themselves also. The memory cards and sticks are used to increase the memory of your digital camera. You can store more photographs with the help these storage devices.
You can view an object clearly by zooming in and out in a digital camera. You can keep the photographs from a digital camera in their original shape in many physical locations, like computer hard disk or CDs. There are two types inbuilt zoom in a digital camera - optical zoom and digital zoom.
Noise in digital SLR cameras is much less than grain. You can compare the different cameras on various factors. At ISO 100 and 200, the digital SLR cameras exhibit no visible noise. You need to give a close look to the digital cameras with in a range of $100 to $200. The digital cameras available in this range are perfect for many photography purposes. If you decide what quality of resolution you need to buy, your digital camera purchase will be absolutely fine.
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Great Things Come in Small Packages: Nanotechnology and Energy
If current news is any indication, Nanotechnology is poised to play a significant role in the development of clean, less expensive energy. The potential of nanotechnology for solving some of today's greatest energy challenges is vast.
Nanotechnology refers broadly to a field of applied science and technology whose unifying theme is the control of matter on the molecular level in scales smaller than one micrometer, normally 1 to 100 nanometers, and the fabrication of devices within that size range. For scale, a single virus particle is about 100 nanometers in width.
Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale."
At this size dimension, the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials differ in fundamental and valuable ways from the properties of individual atoms, molecules, or bulk matter. The properties displayed at the nanoscale create a host of potential innovative uses for nanomaterials. One of these uses includes the creation of exciting and revolutionary energy applications. These potential nanoscale energy applications apply to a host of different sources of energy, including hydrogen, geothermal, unconventional natural gas, fission, and solar energy.
While hydrogen is an energy storage medium, it is not a primary energy source. Therefore, full realization of hydrogen as an alternative energy source is frustrated by gaps in technology, which do not precipitate the efficient and cost-effective storage and transport of hydrogen. Nanoscience provides new approaches to basic questions about the interaction of hydrogen with materials to enable the efficient and cost-effective storage and transport of hydrogen.
Applying nanotechnology to geothermal energy increases the opportunities to develop geothermal resources by enhancing thermal conductivity or aiding in the development of noncorrosive materials that could be used for geothermal energy production.
The recovery of unconventional sources of natural gas is yet another potential application of nanotechnology. Unconventional sources of natural gas include tight sandstones, shale gas, and coal bed methane. Nanotechnology applications may prove useful in accessing or exploiting these unconventional natural gas sources. For instance, nanocatalysts and nanoscale membranes may prove useful in assisting in Gas to Liquids production. Furthermore, certain nanostructured materials may assist in compressed natural gas transport.
Nanotechnology may also prove useful in solving the waste problems of the nuclear energy industry. For instance, certain nano-engineered barriers may prove useful in preventing the migration of or containing nuclear waste products.
Nanotechnology applications may assist in making solar energy more economical. Nanoscience can be utilized to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cellswholesale pearlwholesale necklace, creating cost-efficient conversion systems, effective solar power storage systems or even the generation of solar energy on a larger scale. For instance, "nanopatterning" can artificially change the optical properties of materials to allow light to be trapped in solar cells.
Nanotechnology refers broadly to a field of applied science and technology whose unifying theme is the control of matter on the molecular level in scales smaller than one micrometer, normally 1 to 100 nanometers, and the fabrication of devices within that size range. For scale, a single virus particle is about 100 nanometers in width.
Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale."
At this size dimension, the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials differ in fundamental and valuable ways from the properties of individual atoms, molecules, or bulk matter. The properties displayed at the nanoscale create a host of potential innovative uses for nanomaterials. One of these uses includes the creation of exciting and revolutionary energy applications. These potential nanoscale energy applications apply to a host of different sources of energy, including hydrogen, geothermal, unconventional natural gas, fission, and solar energy.
While hydrogen is an energy storage medium, it is not a primary energy source. Therefore, full realization of hydrogen as an alternative energy source is frustrated by gaps in technology, which do not precipitate the efficient and cost-effective storage and transport of hydrogen. Nanoscience provides new approaches to basic questions about the interaction of hydrogen with materials to enable the efficient and cost-effective storage and transport of hydrogen.
Applying nanotechnology to geothermal energy increases the opportunities to develop geothermal resources by enhancing thermal conductivity or aiding in the development of noncorrosive materials that could be used for geothermal energy production.
The recovery of unconventional sources of natural gas is yet another potential application of nanotechnology. Unconventional sources of natural gas include tight sandstones, shale gas, and coal bed methane. Nanotechnology applications may prove useful in accessing or exploiting these unconventional natural gas sources. For instance, nanocatalysts and nanoscale membranes may prove useful in assisting in Gas to Liquids production. Furthermore, certain nanostructured materials may assist in compressed natural gas transport.
Nanotechnology may also prove useful in solving the waste problems of the nuclear energy industry. For instance, certain nano-engineered barriers may prove useful in preventing the migration of or containing nuclear waste products.
Nanotechnology applications may assist in making solar energy more economical. Nanoscience can be utilized to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cellswholesale pearlwholesale necklace, creating cost-efficient conversion systems, effective solar power storage systems or even the generation of solar energy on a larger scale. For instance, "nanopatterning" can artificially change the optical properties of materials to allow light to be trapped in solar cells.
Getting more battery time from your digital camera battery
Like other portable consumer electronic devices digital cameras use batteries as their power source. All batteries have one major drawback: they only last for a limited time. In this article we will explain what camera features consume the most energy and how you can squeeze more life time out of your digital camera battery.
There are many types of battery. Your digital camera might be using disposable batteries or maybe it uses rechargeable ones. Rechargeable batteries use a variety of technologies such as nickel cadmium, lithium ion or lithium polymer. Battery technology has advanced in the last years but batteries life time is still considerably short. It is very frustrating to come across a great photo opportunity just to find out that you have run out of batteries.
When it comes to power consumption not all digital camera features are equal. Some of the digital camera greatest features are high energy consumers. By knowing which features consume the most energy you will be able to avoid or minimize using those features save energy and get more life time from your batteries.
The biggest energy consumers in a digital camera are the LCD screen and the motors that move the mechanical components of the camera such as the lenses when focusing or zooming. Digital cameras allow viewing of photos that were just taken on a small LCD screen. Some of them also allow shooting photos using the LCD instead of the traditional viewfinder. An LCD screen consumes relatively a lot of energy. This is the reason why all digital cameras turn off the LCD after a certain amount of time of no usage.
The other big energy consumers are the motors. Digital cameras have motors the move the lenses either to change the zoom or to focus. Motors consume relatively a lot of energy when moving the digital camera optical components. And finally the flash is a big energy consumer too. Shooting photos using the flash consumes more energy that shooting photos without flash.
So what can you do in order to minimize power consumption and get more life time from your batteries?
Turn off the LCD and use the viewfinder: Use the optical viewfinder instead of the LCD for composing your photos. Using the camera menus disable the LCD by turning it off. Since the LCD consumes a lot of energy every time you are using it to take a photo or to look at your objects and compose a photo you are wasting energy. Only use the LCD when you must for example when taking an overhead photo when the optical viewfinder is not usable.
Minimize photo previewing: The LCD consumes a lot of energy. When you preview photos on the LCD you are wasting battery. Only use the LCD to view photos when you need to do so for the benefit of the next photos shooting for example to chwholesale pearlwholesale necklaceeck if a composition was right or if the lighting was good. Do not use the LCD to view photos for fun or to show photos to others. Wait until you are on your computer or in your office or home to do that.
There are many types of battery. Your digital camera might be using disposable batteries or maybe it uses rechargeable ones. Rechargeable batteries use a variety of technologies such as nickel cadmium, lithium ion or lithium polymer. Battery technology has advanced in the last years but batteries life time is still considerably short. It is very frustrating to come across a great photo opportunity just to find out that you have run out of batteries.
When it comes to power consumption not all digital camera features are equal. Some of the digital camera greatest features are high energy consumers. By knowing which features consume the most energy you will be able to avoid or minimize using those features save energy and get more life time from your batteries.
The biggest energy consumers in a digital camera are the LCD screen and the motors that move the mechanical components of the camera such as the lenses when focusing or zooming. Digital cameras allow viewing of photos that were just taken on a small LCD screen. Some of them also allow shooting photos using the LCD instead of the traditional viewfinder. An LCD screen consumes relatively a lot of energy. This is the reason why all digital cameras turn off the LCD after a certain amount of time of no usage.
The other big energy consumers are the motors. Digital cameras have motors the move the lenses either to change the zoom or to focus. Motors consume relatively a lot of energy when moving the digital camera optical components. And finally the flash is a big energy consumer too. Shooting photos using the flash consumes more energy that shooting photos without flash.
So what can you do in order to minimize power consumption and get more life time from your batteries?
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