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Volume 4, Issue 17
10 October 2009
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- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, page: 2 –2
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1724
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- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, page: 4 –4
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1725
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(3 pages) - Author(s): P. Dempsey
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 10 –11
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1700
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Late in November 2010, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gathered world leaders in New York for a day-long pre-Copenhagen meeting to mobilise political will for a deal on climate change because he felt that negotiations were becoming worryingly bogged down. - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 12 –13
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1726
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- Author(s): A. Reader and K. Sangani
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, page: 14 –14
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1727
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- Author(s): P. Hunter
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 16 –19
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1723
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In this paper, the different aspects of a heart model including electrical activity, blood flow, and behaviour at cellular level are presented. Heart modelling has become a driver for systems biology aiming to make medicine more analytical. Its therapeutic potential for planning surgical treatments and drug developments are discussed. - Author(s): S.A. Holgate
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 20 –22
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1701
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It is unlikely anyone undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan would describe the experience as pleasant. Having to lie very still in a narrow tube for anything up to an hour, while the machine loudly bangs its way through the scanning procedure, is hardly fun. However, claustrophobia and a tight squeeze could soon become problems of the past as more of the latest generation of 'open' scanners, with very wide bores or completely open gaps for the patient, appear in clinics around the world. These systems also offer the potential for MRI-guided surgery. - Author(s): S. Shkolyar
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 23 –25
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1702
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Patients with fractures and implants may benefit from a new user-friendly stress and strain simulation technology called 'Scan and Solve'. Researchers are developing ways to model, predict, and prevent future lesions, fractures, and stresses that David may face. David, along with many other medical implant and bone injury patients, may benefit from a stress and strain simulation technology called 'Scan and Solve'. With the new system, any object can be scanned and analysed, bypassing tedious and error-prone methods used by standard engineering analysis. Any volume can be scanned so that the surface is split into smaller geometries from which functions are approximated to model the stress field on that object. It is a user-friendly, fast technology developed by researchers over nine years to simulate the stresses and other physical properties of any given artefact. - Author(s): K. Allan
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 26 –27
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1703
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Keri Allan test-drives the new Sony PSP Go and compares it to the gaming qualities of the iPod Touch and iPhone from Apple. - Author(s): K. Sangani
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 28 –29
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1704
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The concern of this topic was whether the consumer technology assisted by the charities would be helpful for the elderly and disabled people. Some technologies mentioned were the use of the telecare, electronic tagging devices, telephone technology and use of Internet. But it was emphasized that the developers and consumer tech should consider that the technology would really be a solution for elderly and disabled and not a problem. - Author(s): C. Edwards
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 30 –31
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1705
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Having become a dominant force in the consumer market, the electronics industry is set for a foray into public health. Companies in the electronics sector are seizing on concerns about the rising cost of healthcare, and a focus-shift to from 'sickness' to 'wellness'. It is said that preventive medicine is cheaper than remedial and one way for this is for the public to monitor their health. This paper talks about electronically assisted wellness technology which aims better patient monitoring and reduced health care cost. The technology is not a reality yet, but the combination of government policy and corporate action makes it one of the biggest technology trends for the next ten years. - Author(s): S.A. Holgate
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 32 –35
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1706
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Technologists have come up with a kitchen that keeps an eye on Alzheimer's sufferers, and bracelets that monitor blood pressure. But will people wear them or reject them? Sharon Ann Holgate asks the question. - Author(s): B. Greenaway
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 36 –39
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1707
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This paper presents Pegasus, an electronic sensor-based technology for gait analysis. The technological advances of the sensor are discussed in details as well as its future applications not only for fall prevention but also in injury rehabilitation, surgical assessment , sports performance, and other areas of orthopaedic treatment. - Author(s): G. Richards
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 40 –42
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1708
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Assistive technology (AS), defined as any product and service designed to enable independence for disabled and older people, is presented in this article. The topics that are particularly discussed are: personal control or AS as control system in the most personal sense; funding issues; integrated technologies; and incontinence technology. Out on a hybrid assisted limb is also highlighted. - Author(s): R. Pool
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 44 –47
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1709
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This paper presents the wind turbine noise levels affecting residents in rural areas. - Author(s): M. Venables
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 48 –49
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1710
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Nestled on a hilltop above Totana on the Spanish Costa del Sol lies a seven-acre solar oasis. Surrounded by groves of olive trees on the bed of an abandoned reservoir is a 1MW photovoltaic facility that provides power to the local community. Small-scale solar photovoltaic plants are proving to be an effective way of generating electricity locally. - Author(s): J. Hayes
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 50 –52
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1711
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Bandwidth, management tools, and market forces are combining to make it a very tempting time to outsource your storage. The management of enterprise data is an ever-increasing burden to IT operations, and one of the biggest challenges on the IT agenda. Standard thinking characterises data as the product of computerised business environments and applications, but this now represents just one slice of a rapidly expanding 'digital universe' that is enfranchising a wide variety of formats. The outsourced storage model existed, but the technology wasn't ready for it. Different company have seen outsourcing wave in the past, and it looks like they are possibly entering a new one with a storage infrastructure. - Author(s): J. Griffin and J. Hayes
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, page: 53 –53
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1728
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- Author(s): I. Alexander
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 54 –55
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1712
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IT projects falter when managers do not properly reconcile contending requirements and expectations. Discovering requirements is a discipline that will help resolve potential pitfalls at the outset. - Author(s): C. Fry
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 56 –58
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1713
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As consumers increasingly demand products manufactured with minimal environmental and social impacts, retailers are encouraging their suppliers to improve their environmental and ethical credentials. The article discusses the movement for green garments in Sri Lanka. This movement aimed in combating climate change, reducing waste , safeguarding natural resources and trading ethically. - Author(s): S. Clemmet
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 59 –61
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1714
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This article has outlined only a small example of product safety standards, but the message is that product approvals are complicated and exist for a good reason. Believing they are quick and simple has all too often proved be short-sighted and expensive, so it is worth having or hiring an experienced set of eyes to review the project before it is completed ideally at the start of a project, or before the product is submitted for approvals testing. Approvals bring kudos and demonstrate a level of competence, plus diligence on the part of the business. - Author(s): K. Wac
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 62 –65
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1715
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This paper presents MobiHealth system, a mobile health care service which enables remote patient monitoring and treatment by combining advanced wireless communications with a wireless body area network linked to sensors. The paper also discusses the service platform architecture, trials, engineering challenges, and future plans and applications of the MobiHealth system. - Author(s): J. Mitchener
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 66 –67
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1716
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This paper discusses the connectivity of consumer electronic devices to a network. For example, the mobile phones which connect to the cellular network, and personal computers which connect to Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks in order both to reach each other and to access shared resources such as printers and Internet. - Author(s): M. Hill
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 68 –71
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1717
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The basis of healthy global business is a good cultural understanding. This article discusses the factor of cultural background in working in a cross-cultural environment for engineers. It also gives practical advise for smoother working with different culture. - Author(s): W. Altman
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 72 –73
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1718
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Preparation and planning are the keys to a successful armed forces campaign. This paper discusses what engineers can learn from Colonel Bob Stewartt's years as military leader. - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, page: 75 –75
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1729
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Dates for your diary. - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 80 –81
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1730
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Our roundup of recent technology books. - Author(s): D. Birkett
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, page: 83 –83
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1719
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Isn't it time to stop punishing lone business travellers and to start rewarding them instead? - Author(s): N. Spurrier
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 84 –85
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1720
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The paper recounts a fascinating story of the Jezreel's Tower, the largest religious structure to have ever been engineered in Britain. Although its existence is now only indicated by the name of a bus stop, there are still people in the town of Gillingham,England who remember Jezreel's Tower. - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, p. 86 –87
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1721
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From powered exoskeletons to mobile-phone-charging wheelchairs - our tireless inventors exchange emails on how technology can help people with disabilities. - Author(s): V. Vitaliev
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 4, Issue 17, page: 88 –88
- DOI: 10.1049/et.2009.1722
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The author's stereotypes get shattered at a technologically astute and eco-friendly Greek resort.
Editorial
News
Analysis: COP15 deal still distant
Letters to the Editor
If you ask me
The matter of the heart
The bigger picture [MRI scanners]
Protecting David
Gadget speak
Gadgets: problem or solution?
Patient, heal thyself
Home help
A question of balance
Independence day
A quiet revolution [wind turbines]
A place in the sun [power solar]
Storage shapes up
Viewpoint
From wish list to want list [IT project planning]
A kinder cut [green manufacturing]
A chorus of approvals
Healthcare to go
Creeping connectivity [comms connection]
Better understanding? Better business
Lessons from the front [engineering management]
Events
Book reviews
The global engineer
The tough tower
Inventor's inbox
After all: Souvlaki-ed by eco-technologies
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