Rovio is a telepresence robot announced by WowWee at CES on January 5, 2008. Rovio allows remote Internet users to see, listen and speak via the built in webcam, microphone, and speaker. Remote users can also directly control the movement of Rovio, or program a series of waypoints as a patrol path.
Hardware
*Webcam (VGA quality) on motorized mount
*Visible LEDs for illumination
*Infrared (IR) location system
*Microphone
*Speaker
*WiFi network connectivity (802.11 b and g)
*USB port
*3 Motors
*3 Omni-directional wheels
*Rechargable battery pack
*Base station with recharger cradle
Operation
Rovio uses the indoor NorthStar IR navigation system from Evolution Robotics. The system works by projecting coded IR beacons onto the ceiling of the navigational space. Detectors on the Rovio can sense the beacons alignment and compute a location, enabling the Rovio to travel by defined waypoints, and to return to its charging cradle when necessary.
Software
Rovio is controlled by client software that transmits commands via the Internet. A Wireless Access Point is required for transmission of commands and audio data to Rovio and for outbound streaming video and audio. The client software presents the audio and video stream from the Rovio, and transmits microphone input to the Rovio speaker. The software can be used to define waypoints relative to the base station, along with navigational commands to execute at each waypoint.
Hardware
*Webcam (VGA quality) on motorized mount
*Visible LEDs for illumination
*Infrared (IR) location system
*Microphone
*Speaker
*WiFi network connectivity (802.11 b and g)
*USB port
*3 Motors
*3 Omni-directional wheels
*Rechargable battery pack
*Base station with recharger cradle
Operation
Rovio uses the indoor NorthStar IR navigation system from Evolution Robotics. The system works by projecting coded IR beacons onto the ceiling of the navigational space. Detectors on the Rovio can sense the beacons alignment and compute a location, enabling the Rovio to travel by defined waypoints, and to return to its charging cradle when necessary.
Software
Rovio is controlled by client software that transmits commands via the Internet. A Wireless Access Point is required for transmission of commands and audio data to Rovio and for outbound streaming video and audio. The client software presents the audio and video stream from the Rovio, and transmits microphone input to the Rovio speaker. The software can be used to define waypoints relative to the base station, along with navigational commands to execute at each waypoint.
The following is an as-accurate-as-possible timeline for the canon/continuity of the television show Smallville.
Morning Augment is a hardcore/metal band from Louisville, Kentucky.
Background
Morning Augment was originally formed by Tim Jennette and a close friend on drums in 2003 under the name "All But Flawless". As the music progressed, the duo decided to incorporate other members to flesh out the band. In the search for additional members, Tim recruited his brother, Brian Jennette (former bass player for the Louisville band Union), to play bass. After a few weeks Brian switched to guitar when Chris Bensing joined and took over the duties of playing bass.
After auditioning a few vocalists, Matt Robear was asked to dedicate his talents to the band. Matt's past musical contributions included playing drums for the bands SNOiT and Truce. Louisville is known for it's lack of drummers and All But Flawless was no exception to this. The band suffered several setbacks with drummers leaving due to personal commitments, school or work schedules. Near the breaking point of frustration, the band began placing ads and flyers for a permanent drummer. On the same day they saw an ad for a drummer that was looking for a band. While he was much younger then any of the other members, they gave him a shot and after the first night of practice, they knew he was gold. Greg Claycomb was asked to join after only a week and has been a dedicated and vital part of the band ever since. With the multiple member changes and final lineup being constructed, the band felt it was necessary to change the name.
The band started playing shows in late 2006 and since has shared the stage with some amazing national acts and local talent. Recording of their first EP, titled "Destroying What Was Once Beautiful", was finished early 2007 and will be released Dec 21st, 2007.
What started out as a small project that underwent several incarnations and trials by fire has emerged into the Louisville hardcore scene as Morning Augment.
Band members
*Tim Jennette
*Brian Jennette
*Matt Robear
*Chris Bensing
*Greg Claycomb
Discography
EP
DEMO
Background
Morning Augment was originally formed by Tim Jennette and a close friend on drums in 2003 under the name "All But Flawless". As the music progressed, the duo decided to incorporate other members to flesh out the band. In the search for additional members, Tim recruited his brother, Brian Jennette (former bass player for the Louisville band Union), to play bass. After a few weeks Brian switched to guitar when Chris Bensing joined and took over the duties of playing bass.
After auditioning a few vocalists, Matt Robear was asked to dedicate his talents to the band. Matt's past musical contributions included playing drums for the bands SNOiT and Truce. Louisville is known for it's lack of drummers and All But Flawless was no exception to this. The band suffered several setbacks with drummers leaving due to personal commitments, school or work schedules. Near the breaking point of frustration, the band began placing ads and flyers for a permanent drummer. On the same day they saw an ad for a drummer that was looking for a band. While he was much younger then any of the other members, they gave him a shot and after the first night of practice, they knew he was gold. Greg Claycomb was asked to join after only a week and has been a dedicated and vital part of the band ever since. With the multiple member changes and final lineup being constructed, the band felt it was necessary to change the name.
The band started playing shows in late 2006 and since has shared the stage with some amazing national acts and local talent. Recording of their first EP, titled "Destroying What Was Once Beautiful", was finished early 2007 and will be released Dec 21st, 2007.
What started out as a small project that underwent several incarnations and trials by fire has emerged into the Louisville hardcore scene as Morning Augment.
Band members
*Tim Jennette
*Brian Jennette
*Matt Robear
*Chris Bensing
*Greg Claycomb
Discography
EP
DEMO
The National Semiconductor/Cyrix Conceptual Products Group (CPG) was a small group (8 people at its peak) of engineering, intellectual property and marketing functions tasked with developing operational concept devices during the Internet boom from 1996 to 2002.
The CPG developed several influential platforms including:
1996—Webstation. The first full-featured PC reference design available for under $1000 retail. The Webstation became the standardized reference design for the Cyrix MediaGx (National Geode) processor and was utilized by many OEM’s in their Gx designs (Packard Bell, Gateway, Sony, 3Com, etc.).
1997—Compaq Presario 2100/2200 Series. The CPG modified the Webstation to become the Compaq Presario 2100, a sub $1000, Internet-ready PC that utilized the MediaGx. The 2100 is recognized as the father of the sub $1000 PC revolution. Over one million Presario 2100/2200 units were sold between January 1997 and March 1998, generating over $850 million in revenue for Compaq and $70 million for Cyrix.
1997—Media Center. The award-winning Media Center precluded the PC based entertainment systems of today. The Media Center won BYTE magazines “Best Technology of Comdex 1997” award and CeBIT’s “Most Interesting Technology 1998” award.
1998—WebPAD A family of portable Internet access devices, the WebPAD featured 802.11, a 1024x768 high quality display, solid-state storage and an embedded operating system—all of which were industry firsts for a "PC". The WebPAD received immense attention at Comdex ’98, was featured on the February 1999 cover of Popular Science, and evolved into several tablet PC designs. The WebPad was a driving catalyst for the formation of the National Semiconductor Information Appliance Division.
2000—WebPAD Metro. A small cellular-enabled version of the WebPAD, the WebPAD Metro won “Best of Comdex” in the services category by featuring the MetriCOM WAN Modem.
2002—Origami PDAThe Origami won the “Best Hardware” award at CeBIT Hanover Germany in 2002. The multi-function unit featured a thin pop-up display that pivoted up and away from the keyboard into several positions, and incorporated Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. It could be used as a digital camera, video camcorder, smart-phone, Web browser, e-mail device, videoconferencing tool and MP3 player, among other things.
The CPG developed several influential platforms including:
1996—Webstation. The first full-featured PC reference design available for under $1000 retail. The Webstation became the standardized reference design for the Cyrix MediaGx (National Geode) processor and was utilized by many OEM’s in their Gx designs (Packard Bell, Gateway, Sony, 3Com, etc.).
1997—Compaq Presario 2100/2200 Series. The CPG modified the Webstation to become the Compaq Presario 2100, a sub $1000, Internet-ready PC that utilized the MediaGx. The 2100 is recognized as the father of the sub $1000 PC revolution. Over one million Presario 2100/2200 units were sold between January 1997 and March 1998, generating over $850 million in revenue for Compaq and $70 million for Cyrix.
1997—Media Center. The award-winning Media Center precluded the PC based entertainment systems of today. The Media Center won BYTE magazines “Best Technology of Comdex 1997” award and CeBIT’s “Most Interesting Technology 1998” award.
1998—WebPAD A family of portable Internet access devices, the WebPAD featured 802.11, a 1024x768 high quality display, solid-state storage and an embedded operating system—all of which were industry firsts for a "PC". The WebPAD received immense attention at Comdex ’98, was featured on the February 1999 cover of Popular Science, and evolved into several tablet PC designs. The WebPad was a driving catalyst for the formation of the National Semiconductor Information Appliance Division.
2000—WebPAD Metro. A small cellular-enabled version of the WebPAD, the WebPAD Metro won “Best of Comdex” in the services category by featuring the MetriCOM WAN Modem.
2002—Origami PDAThe Origami won the “Best Hardware” award at CeBIT Hanover Germany in 2002. The multi-function unit featured a thin pop-up display that pivoted up and away from the keyboard into several positions, and incorporated Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. It could be used as a digital camera, video camcorder, smart-phone, Web browser, e-mail device, videoconferencing tool and MP3 player, among other things.