Levee Inspection System Speeds Exploration Of Fragile Levee Network; New Tool Finds Hidden Levee Faults
Manteca, CA (ContentDesk) May 10, 2006 -- Sandpiper Technologies Inc. (STI) announced a new Levee Inspection System that will speed inspection of internal levee structure and help pinpoint potential breaks in Californias vast dam and levee network. The purpose of any levee inspection tool is to allow engineers and responsible agencies to assess the soundness, structural health or risk of failure associated with a levee system, said John Christensen, CEO. The STI Levee Inspection System is designed to discover hidden faults so project engineers can plan repairs proactively before any levee breaks occur. The Levee Inspection System weighs less than 20 pounds and includes two video probes for exploring various opening sizes, a head mounted video display (HMD) and the Sandpiper ELF digital video recorder. The ELF DVR, added in 2006, is the latest addition to the field-tested video probe system developed by Sandpiper Technologies in 1996." Each four-meter probe tip contains a color video camera capable of detecting subtle water presence and other tell-tell markings the spell trouble for dam and levee stability." The levee worker inserts the probe into the suspect opening and inspects the internal architecture of the opening." Images are transmitted to the HMD for real-time assessment by the inspection worker." STIs exclusive, ergonomic HMD leaves the workers hands free to navigate the probe." The ELF DVR catalogs each openings interior and exterior for expert analysis in the comforts of the office." Images recorded by the Sandpiper ELF DVR can be loaded onto any PC as still photos or video clips." The levee engineer views this video document to help assess damages and schedule repairs. Rodent burrows are a great concern for levee collapse and our burrow probes have been used for many years to inspect the 1,600 miles of California levees, said Christensen. The Levee Inspection System is merely a tool to help the agencies responsible for levee maintenance do their job as easily and efficiently as possible. Located 80 miles east of San Francisco, Sandpiper Technologies, Inc.
is an international supplier of environmental tools, video inspection systems and surveillance equipment. The company specializes in pole-mounted cameras, burrow probes, levee inspection systems and surveillance systems. STI s methanol fuel cells provide remote power for days, weeks, or months and when coupled with STI solar panels remote power can be extended for greater periods of time.Phone: 209-239-7460Website: www.sandpipertech.com.
SnapStream Media Launches Award-Winning Beyond TV and Beyond TV Link in Germany, France and the UK
(ContentDesk) August 4, 2005 -- SnapStream Media, Inc., a leader in digital home entertainment products, announced today the launch of localized French, German, and British versions of its award-winning DVR software, Beyond TV.SnapStream's European launch allows European consumers to download the English, French or German-language free 21-day trial for Beyond TV and Beyond TV Link and then purchase product in local currencies online.
Local microsites have been launched at:*???http://www.snapstream.de (Germany)*???http://www.snapstream.fr (France)*???http://uk.snapstream.com (United Kingdom)President and CEO Rakesh Agrawal believes that the extensive features for which Beyond TV is known will be very popular with European consumers."Beyond TV has been known for years here in North America for its ease of use and power.
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Intotech Announces Release of One Notch Upgraded PC-type DVR
Seoul, South Korea (ContentDesk) Nov. 19 2003 -- INTOTECH INC., a Korean development and manufacturing company specializing in DVR, has developed the PC-type DVR SmartDVR Formula 2.0 which strengthens stability and user convenience, and fully undertakes the operation with the target of domestic and overseas markets. INTOTECH INC. has been recognized in the DVR industry as a leader of core technology, with a full line-up of H/W, S/W and CODEC. SmartDVR Formula 2.0 is developed for the purpose of intensifying the stable system operation and surveillance, and has been well received in the market for those advantages.
The new product features a more user-friendly interface, user lever function, convenience of recording and search. An official of INTOTECH INC.
says, "The main features of this product are consistently stable system, reliable software & hardware, excellent transmission speed in two-way communication, differentiated network functions, and easy accessible backup...
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DirecTV and DISH Network ? How Do The Two Leading Satellite TV Providers Stack Up?
If you live in the U.S. and want satellite TV systems, you have basically two choices.
Yes, there are other providers out there, but for most viewers, DirecTV and DISH Network offer the most choices for the least money, although Pegasus and Voom are fast becoming major contenders in the satellite television industry.
Competition being what it is, both DirecTV and DISH Network offer similar services and constantly adjust to add features and outdo their rivals.
So how do you choose between the two?
A side-by-side comparison of the services and prices shows some differences that help customers decide which service best fits their viewing needs.
But first, a little background on each provider might be helpful.DirecTVThe company known as The DirecTV Group is made up of four main units, which include DirecTV U.S., DirecTV Latin America, PanAmSat, and Hughes Network Systems (HNS).
As a group, the organization serves over 12 million U.S. satellite...
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DVR cards
A DVR card looks quite similar to the common computer video card in many PCs. However, when it comes to functioning, there are a lot of differences between them.
DVR cards come with software that can be used to display and record information from multiple cameras at the same time. These are installed in computers to allow them to function as digital video recording (DVR) systems.
DVR cards are mostly used in surveillance systems to process the information received from a source such as a camera and pass it on to a storage device like a hard disk. In such a set up, there is more than one video out port.
At these ports, the output from the security cameras is plugged in to the card. Once installed inside a computer, the card becomes active and is instantly recognized by the machine thanks to the accompanying software. Once properly installed, this card allows the user to digitally record signals on to his hard drive and then view it instantaneously.
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Free Satellite TV -- Is It Really Free?
You've seen the online and offline ads -- "Free satellite TV!" "Get a 4-room Satellite TV System Free!" and "Satellite TV Dish and Receivers Absolutely Free!"
But is satellite TV really free?
The answer to that question is yes ... and no.
Yes, the equipment you get -- the satellite TV dish and satellite TV receiver -- is free. But no, the programming service will cost you money.
Let's examine the facts.
Due to the demise of Pegasus and Voom, there are only two major satellite TV providers in the USA -- Dish Network and DirecTV.
Dish Network Satellite TV Service
When you order a free satellite TV system from Dish Network, you will be asked to pay a $49.99 activation fee. This fee will be credited to your programming bill, so in essence, your satellite TV system is free. Installation of your satellite TV system is also free.
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Intotech Announces Release of One Notch Upgraded PC-type DVR
Seoul, South Korea (ContentDesk) Nov. 19 2003 -- INTOTECH INC., a Korean development and manufacturing company specializing in DVR, has developed the PC-type DVR SmartDVR Formula 2.0 which strengthens stability and user convenience, and fully undertakes the operation with the target of domestic and overseas markets. INTOTECH INC. has been recognized in the DVR industry as a leader of core technology, with a full line-up of H/W, S/W and CODEC. SmartDVR Formula 2.0 is developed for the purpose of intensifying the stable system operation and surveillance, and has been well received in the market for those advantages.
The new product features a more user-friendly interface, user lever function, convenience of recording and search. An official of INTOTECH INC.
says, "The main features of this product are consistently stable system, reliable software & hardware, excellent transmission speed in two-way communication, differentiated network functions, and easy accessible backup...
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DVR software
DVR software refers to the set of computer programs and applications which allow a computer to recognize a DVR card installed in a computer. Depending on the utility, there is much DVR related software available in the market. DVR software has evolved in the last few years and is now supporting surveillance work in many organizations and homes around the world.
DVR software works together with installed DVR cards. The software provides functions such as conversion of video images to files, video compression, controlling the movement of the camera, display and playback. In a stand alone DVR, the integrated circuits present inside the DVR card itself has the DVR software embedded within it.
The hardware and software in this case are configured to ensure optimal performance and the scope of conflict is reduced.
DVR operates in association with a computer, and the software is often present inside the computer. In this case, upgrades are easy, as newer versions...
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Benefits of DVR Players
A DVR player's best benefit is enabling people to have more control over their day-to-day schedules. A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) allows you to record video in digital format on the DVR's hard drive. A DVR is a cross between a video tape recorder and a DVD recordable drive on a computer, but a DVR is a lot more. Here are some benefits of DVR players.Watch Your Favorite Programs On Your Own Time.With DVR players, you can record hours and hours of TV programs for viewing later. The amount of programs that you record is only limited by the size of your DVR player's hard drive.
This enables you to watch your favorite reality TV show or soap opera when you want to watch it. Surveys of DVR owners show that recording TV shows for future viewing is the biggest benefit for owning a DVR player.Archiving Favorite TV Programs.Some DVR owners use their DVR player to archive their favorite TV programs and TV series. Archiving is best if you hook your DVR player to your home computer network.Digital...
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Things to look for when buying car stereo speakers.
There are so may car stereo speakers on the market. How do you know what to choose? Let's take a look at some of the things you should look for when buying a car speaker.1. How is the speaker's power measured?Pay close attention to the amount of power the speaker can handle. This is particularly important when dealing with woofers, since they require more power to play loudly. Look out for models where the manufacturers exaggerate power.
Ensure that power is measures in RMS. Be very wary...
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Adware - Should I be Afraid?
Developers offering downloads are paying the price for the malformed truths that have been put forth regarding downloads. While not a political campaign the smears are ever present in the adware arena. Years ago developers saw they could monetize freeware that was becoming expensive to host. Developers began working with Ad Networks such as the former Aureate and Conducent, who imbedded advertisements in the software. The software in many cases phoned home retrieving ads.
In other cases...
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Online guide for training a dog
Online guide for training a dogGuide for training a dogSo you can use a guide for training a dog. At one time or another we all did. There's no more joy and a certain amount of fun especially when it comes to helping our new best pet friend. That little guy wants desperately wants to please you so we need to find ways to break the communication gap. You can rely on a guide for training a dog as those writers have been there and done that.So what may we expect? We can speed up our results with...
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Humitech Completes $3,000,000 Financing and Acquires Mine
Humitech International Group Inc, http://humitechgroup.com announced today the completion of a $3,000,000 financing with a private equity group in New York City - terms were not disclosed.The Company will use $2,000,000 to acquire a 1600 Acre 'mine' that provides the exclusive world wide source of the Humitech Humidity Control Mineral, located in the Mojave Desert (near Area 51) balance of the funds will be used for inventory. The unique mixture...
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