Published on 05 Apr 2008 in: Most Popular| Technology
To decongest the vehicular movement bangalore police has launched a traffic monitoring system using closed circuit television (CCTV) camera.Currently during peak hours the vehicular speed in the city is 10 kmph, using the CCTV bangalore police is planning to double the speed by decongesting the traffic.
Bosch’s CCTV camera technology is being used in bangalore traffic surveillance.
Published on 02 Apr 2008 in: Company & Markets| Technology
Microsoft has released a new version 6.1 of its Windows Mobile operating system at CTIA Wireless 2008. Windows Mobile 6.1 features a new mobile Internet Explorer browser and Adobe Flash capabilities.
One of the big new features for the platform will be the addition of a new mobile Internet Explorer browser that will let users view full Web pages rather than mobile-optimized pages, and to also give them the ability to pan and zoom around pages.
Microsoft says Windows Mobile 6.1 will help people stay better connected to the individuals and information they need most, anywhere and anytime.
Published on 01 Apr 2008 in: Company & Markets| Technology
Sprint Wireless announced its new flagship touch-screen phone Instinct, a new iPhone look-alike from Samsung at the CTIA conference in Las Vegas.
The Instinct, co-developed by Sprint and Samsung, looks similar to the iPhone, including a touch screen which allows much faster data access then the Apple phone.
Users of the Instinct will be able to access the Web at high speeds, watch TV, download music, get directions and access other entertainment services, said Dan Hesse, president and CEO of Sprint Nextel.
Published on 01 Apr 2008 in: Science| Technology
IBM scientists have created specialized math algorithms to help model and manage natural disasters: wildfires, floods, diseases and more.
IBM’s “stochastic optimization model” was developed by IBM math scientists from IBM Research Labs in New York and India working with business experts from IBM’s Global Business Services and directly with clients to arm government bodies, relief agencies and companies with tools for strategic planning for more effective allocation of resources for natural disaster management and mitigation.
“Our researchers have worked on innovative optimization solutions designed to create a roadmap for a responsive disaster risk reduction,” says Dr. Daniel Dias, Director, IBM India Research Laboratory.
The same models can be explored to manage floods or famines in India, or natural disasters anywhere in the world. A fully developed, customized and implemented model can significantly help the country’s approach for disaster risk reduction and disaster management.