No, it’s not happening now in the middle of the record-breaking cold “bomb cyclone.” It will occur March 2, 2018 at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The half-day seminar will be held at the downtown Milwaukee Intercontinental Hotel. It will feature a keynote address by sensor industry marketing expert Roger Grace of Roger Grace […]
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What do the latest imaging systems reveal?
In their paper, “3D Through-Wall Imaging with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using WiFi,” researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, reported their research and demonstrated 3D through-wall imaging of a completely unknown area. Instead of using RF signals for through-wall imaging, which has proven to be quite challenging, they used Wi-Fi received signal strength indicator […]
What do the latest imaging systems in airborne objects reveal? Part 2
Archeological searching is being conducted from above at altitudes well below those of satellite orbits. One group of researchers has used an airborne laser scanner (ALS) mounted to a helicopter’s skid pad to reveal several cities between 900 and 1,400 years old beneath the tropical forest floor in Cambodia. The first LiDAR (light detection and […]
What do the latest imaging systems in airborne objects reveal? Part 1
Advances in the vision systems in orbiting satellites are revealing ancient pyramids in the desert sands of Egypt, the ruins of hidden temples and cities in the jungles of South America, Cambodia and other areas and even man-made structures under water in oceans and lakes. Satellites with imaging systems that can see through clouds and […]
What is the MIPI I3C sensor interface?
The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, initially released its MIPI I3C specification to its member community in January 2017. In December 2017, the Alliance announced open access to the sensor interface specification. Developed for connecting sensors to an application processor, the MIPI I3C bus interface is a core […]
What is a sphygmomanometer?
While sphygmo could be a problem, the manometer part should easily indicate that this has something to do with pressure. Sphygmo is based on a Greek word for pulse. Dating back to 1881, this blood pressure measuring instrument initially used a mercury column or manometer to indicate a person’s pulse in millimeters of mercury. However, […]
What functions do sensors provide to drones?
Depending on the type of drone and its function, there can be a few essential sensors or an extensive number of sensors on board. Whether the drones are civilian or military craft, the sensors fall roughly into three categories: Make Them Fly, Make Them Work and Diagnose & Prevent Problems. Make Them Fly An inertial […]
What new materials will create new sensors?
Materials with unusual properties are a starting point for creating new sensors. A company involved in products with complex material properties and electronics possibly has an edge over its rivals when it comes to discovering or creating new sensing technologies. For example, Continental, a tire maker and automotive electronics supplier recently used electrically conductive rubber […]
What new sensor applications are hiding in plain sight?
With all the new sensors available today that either (1) did not exist, (2) had less capabilities and/or (3) were more expensive just a few years ago, innovative engineers should be exploring new ways to use them. One way to do this is sensor specific: with sensor X available at an affordable price, what can […]
How can a transducer help you sleep better?
People who have trouble sleeping look for solutions in many areas. With its stereo electroacoustic transducers, Soft-Tones personal pillow-top speakers by RESPeRATE Inc., part of 2breathe Technologies Ltd., can provide one option. Two key aspects are sound quality and comfort. Sound Quality & Functionality Perfect for those who want to have exclusive music/sound, audiobook and […]
