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Sensing Wing Positions The difficulty of producing modern aircraft has gotten plenty of attention over the last year. On a large plane like the Airbus A380, one of the biggest challenges comes with wings. Providing a Sense of Security Atmel’s FingerChip sensor combined with SecureCore Pre-boot Authentication software from Phoenix prevents thieves from starting computers that employ the hardware-software combination. People Watching with a Purpose The Moven motion capture suit from Xsens Motion Technologies records full-body human motion in a broad range of environments, not just labs. Monitoring Materials on the Fly Airbus is expanding the use of fiber-reinforced materials, slashing weight by 25 percent over aluminum. But as usage increases, so does the likelihood reinforced parts will crack. Mouse Fits in Cramped Spaces, Goes Through Walls Working in a cramped coach seat during a flight or controlling a distant PC while presenting in a large room pose different challenges, but they can both be addressed with the Air Mouse from Gyration. The mouse uses a 2.4 GHz RF link to connect to a PC up to 100 ft away. It senses movements in any direction without requiring a mouse pad or other surface, letting users in constrained areas hold ... Where’d That Go? Trolley Scan (Pty) Ltd. developed what it calls RFID-radar, which measures a signal’s travel distance to identify and locate many transponders in a large reading zone. Videos Becoming Moving Pictures Moving videos around is becoming easier with editing tools that shorten the time needed to quickly prepare videos for transfer to portable media players. VW Adds Network, More Electronic Functions Volkswagen’s 2009 Golf platform will extend its networking capabilities, implementing a communications gateway with six CAN interfaces and at least two LIN interfaces for simple elements like windows and door locks. Catching Russian Energy Thieves Electronic technologies are helping reduce energy costs by tracking energy thieves. Moscow Incotex Co. Ltd. is implementing automated meter management systems throughout Russia and the Ukraine, collecting information from consumer energy meters over power lines. Movies Get Framed Sagem Communications’ 8-inch AgfaPhoto AF5080W offers high-speed WiFi connectivity so consumers can access online photo websites or other sites.
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