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Showing 1 to 20 of 319 for “"Handheld"”.
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Pervasive handheld computing systems
The technological role of handheld devices is fundamentally changing. Portable computers were traditionally application specific. They were designed and optimised to deliver a specific task. However, it is now commonly acknowledged that future handheld devices need to be multi-functional and need …
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Handheld force-controlled ultrasound probe
An hand-held force controlled ultrasound probe has been developed. The controller maintains a prescribed contact force between the probe and a patient's body. The device will enhance the diagnostic capability of free-hand elastography, swept-force compound imaging, and make it easier for a …
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A handheld DSP based vibration analyzer
This dissertation investigates the design and implementation of a hand held vibration analyzer for use on electrical rotating machinery. The analyzer gathers data from an accelerometer and can present either acceleration, velocity or displacement information. Any information can be presented to the …
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Handheld computer for personal health advice
… would integrate data from various sources and handheld computers on a real-time basis to provide "advice" (intelligent and knowledge) anytime and anywhere so that a consumer can take practical and immediate actions to maximize their vitality to enjoy life. The conception phase included the …
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Design of a prototype handheld nanoliter pipette
Handheld pipettes are invaluable to scientists in labs across the globe. Due to high inaccuracies at volumes of less than 1 [mu]L, a nanoliter pipette could truly change the way people research. This experimental nanoliter pipette uses a regulating CAM mechanism and a diaphragm to displace small …
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A Network Measurement Tool for Handheld Devices
… a user to measure network performance using a handheld device. The measurement tool consists of a client program that runs on a Microsoft Pocket PC device and a server program that runs on a regular Microsoft Windows computer. Both programs are Windows applications implemented in C/C++ using …
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Bi-Directional Information Exchange with Computing Handheld Devices
The "Bi-Directional Information Exchange with Handheld Computing Devicesz' project introduces two new concepts: dynamic "digital receipts" and "personal data warehousing." Dynamic digital receipts means digitalizing paper transactions generated from points of sale. Personal data warehousing …
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Harnessing Handheld Computing - Framework, Toolkit and Design Propositions
The rapid development of handheld technologies such as smartphones and personal digital assistants in recent years has created opportunities for the mobile workforce to take advantage of computerised information systems. To apprehend and harness the opportunities of computerised information systems …
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Integration of handheld computers into distributed database systems
Thesis (S.B. and M.Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1998.
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A Study of Reading with A Handheld Computer
As handheld computers are becoming powerful, portable and wireless, they have recently received considerable attention in education because their multi-functionality and mobility can be used for supporting learning activities in various manner. In spite of the potential in education, handheld …
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Synchronous Data Sharing Using Augmented Reality Enabled Handheld Devices
… has emerged and requires evaluation. AR-enabled handheld devices (HHDs), such as smartphones and tablets offer immersive experiences across diverse sectors such as gaming, e-commerce, tourism, and the arts. However, there is a significant research gap in their use for data sharing and …
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Gait Analysis for Pedestrian Navigation Using MEMS Handheld Devices
… the foot is flat on the ground. In the case of handheld devices, this approach cannot be adopted, since zero velocity periods are not present. Furthermore, when the sensors are held in a hand, the sensed motion can be decoupled from the global user’s motion rendering the situation much more …
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High speed handheld instrument for ophthalmic optical coherence tomography
… systems. This thesis describes the design of a handheld SS-OCT instrument to screen for retinal diseases. Many retinal diseases are asymptomatic in their early stages and remain undetected until they advance to cause irreversible vision loss. Early detection and treatment of these diseases can …
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Exploration of small enrollment speaker verification on handheld devices
… the problem of robust speaker verification for handheld devices under the context of extremely limited training data. Although speaker verification technology is an area of great promise for security applications, the implementation of such a system on handheld devices presents its own unique …
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Handheld MRI for Point-of-Care and Educational Applications
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a powerful, non-invasive imaging modality for visualizing the body’s internal anatomy and providing contrast between soft tissues. However, the reach of clinical MRI scanners is limited by their expensive infrastructure (millions of USD), including radiofrequency …
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Improving driving training with a handheld performance support system
The handheld computer Driver Trainer application is an element of a new training program by the transportation company to improve the safety of new truck drivers. Its aim is to aid trainers objectively evaluate truck drivers in the on-the-road driving portion of the newly planned training centers …
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Content repurposing of electrical diagrams for presentation in handheld devices
… for presentation in small-screen wireless handheld devices. Content repurposing is the on-line adaptation of content to fit device capabilities and user's preferences. The focus of this thesis is on electrical diagrams of the schematic type used for maintenance purposes. Nevertheless, many …
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Handheld technologies and their role in supporting distance-learning study
… linked implicitly with the latest media and handheld communication technologies are now being used to communicate with members of the educational community, share information and resources, and enable investigation, discussion and learning.<br></br><br></br>The use of similar mobile …
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Automatic Recognition of Buruli Ulcer Images on Smart Handheld Devices
… Matlab that can be further implemented on smart handheld devices.
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