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Zune MP3 Players

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

Zune to Launch: Nano Killer

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Zune Scene has some inside information on the coming of a flash based Zune player aimed to take on the wildly popular Nano. Expect to see a full lineup of Zune cases and Zune accessories for the new device due out this fall. Based on the Zune vs iPod comparison chart for the original device, one should expect the flash based Zune to do well on a feature by feature bases. After the recent release of the iPhone many Zune fans are looking and hoping for a competitive Zunephone device. Unfortunately, the CEO of Microsoft has indicated there are no immediate plans for the production of a ZunePhone, but Zune Games can be expected as early as next year.

The current marketing strategy of wifi sharing has not taken root due to the scarcity of Zunes in the wild. Claims have been made that 1,000,000 units of the Microsoft Zune have been shipped already, but that’s not enough. This summer the Zune team is sponsoring a series of concerts to help boost the name brand recognition for the MP3 player. Launch of the flash player and larger 80gb Zune later this year should also help spur demand for the new technology.

Introduction to Machine Vision

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

A machine vision camera usually abbreviated by MV is the type of computer vision made available to the manufacturing industry. Machine vision is simply a field all its own that includes engineering topics such as optics, mechanical engineering, computer science, and also industrial automation. The way machine vision is so popular is because it frequently uses an industrial camera to inspect goods like pharmaceuticals, automobiles, semiconductor chips, and food. A firewire camera , smart camera, digital camera, or other type of image processing to inspect workmanship of different products.

Machine vision systems have very specific jobs to perform. For example, machine vision programs are programmed to simply count items on a conveyor belt or else read serial numbers. In some instances they may search products for defects along the surface of the product. Manufacturers like machine vision programs that provide visual inspection that works around the clock. This includes machine vision systems that offer high magnification and high speed. Humans used to offer this service but humans typically are more easily distracted and do not do as good a job as machine vision cameras might.

Of course, humans are better able to distinguish between certain defects or understand quicker new policies. But, machine vision does a better job in the long run because they are not distracted, work tirelessly, and can work 24 hours per day. The problem is that cameras are not exactly the same as human eyes and the machine vision is programmed to notice one particular problem whereas humans can pick up on a lot of different things.

Spy Gadgets at Spy Review

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

Want the chance to see what’s happening behind your back? Want a covert spy camera? With a spy camera, you can monitor your spouse or your children at home whilst you are at work. Spy cameras are perfect for use in places where you need a covert observation system. There are so many different types of spy cameras available, from the obvious CCTV camera systems, to a miniature pinhole camera concealed in a screw head !

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