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Recent Articles by Thomas Soderstrom
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Just built out a new desktop PC, or upgraded some key components? Getting to know these four key UEFI BIOS features will help you make sure everything's running up to snuff.
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This doctoral dissertation work aims to develop algorithms for 2D image segmentation application of solar filament disappearance detection, 3D mesh simplification, and 3D image warping in pre-surgery simulation. Filament area detection in solar images is an image segmentation problem. A thresholding and region growing combined method is proposed and applied in this application. Based on the filament area detection results, filament disappearances are reported in real time. The solar images in 1999 are processed with this proposed system and three statistical results of filaments are presented.
3D images can be obtained by passive and active range sensing. An image registration process finds the transformation between each pair of range views. To model an object, a common reference frame in which all views can be transformed must be defined. After the registration, the range views should be integrated into a non-redundant model. Optimization is necessary to obtain a complete 3D model. One single surface representation can better fit to the data. It may be further simplified for rendering, storing and transmitting efficiently, or the representation can be converted to some other formats.
This work proposes an efficient algorithm for solving the mesh simplification problem, approximating an arbitrary mesh by a simplified mesh. The algorithm uses Root Mean Square distance error metric to decide the facet curvature. Two vertices of one edge and the surrounding vertices decide the average plane. The simplification results are excellent and the computation speed is fast. The algorithm is compared with six other major simplification algorithms.
Image morphing is used for all methods that gradually and continuously deform a source image into a target image, while producing the in-between models. Image warping is a continuous deformation of a: graphical object. A morphing process is usually composed of warping and interpolation. This work develops a direct-manipulation-of-free-form-deformation-based method and application for pre-surgical planning. The developed user interface provides a friendly interactive tool in the plastic surgery. Nose augmentation surgery is presented as an example. Displacement vector and lattices resulting in different resolution are used to obtain various deformation results. During the deformation, the volume change of the model is also considered based on a simplified skin-muscle model.
Gao, Jianlin, "2D and 3D surface image processing algorithms and their applications" (2001). Dissertations. 470.


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Inside track on VIA vs. Intel
Dave Farquhar Hardware, Retro Computing September 11, 2001 November 27, 2018 amd, apple, DEC, IBM, intel, motorola, x86
Many probably read today that Intel sued VIA for patent infringement, then VIA turned around and sued Intel for essentially the same thing, stating that Intel needs a license from VIA in order to make the P4 and i845. This unexpected drama in VIA vs. Intel probably has left a lot of people scratching their heads.
I don't have any insider information, but I do have a long memory. Here goes.
Exponential Technologies
A forgotten licensee of the IBM/Motorola PowerPC technology ended up playing a role in an x86 fight.
Once upon a time, there was a company called Exponential Technologies. We all remember Exponential. (Say yes.) Exponential was a tiny, fabless chip manufacturer that was going to employ some controversial and largely unproven techniques to produce high-speed microprocessors. Unwilling to charge into the crowded x86 marketplace (which already included Intel, AMD, Cyrix, IDT, and Rise), Exponential licensed the PowerPC instruction set from IBM and Motorola. The idea was that Exponential would use these techniques to produce CPUs at ridiculously high clock speeds. Indeed, five years ago next month, Exponential announced a 533 MHz PowerPC chip, dubbed the X704. Remember, in 1996 the hottest chip going was Intel's 200 MHz Pentium Pro. IBM and Motorola had PowerPCs running at similar speeds.
Exponential and Apple
So what happened? The chip never hit the market and Exponential went bust. The X704 had great numbers, but it didn't have the performance to match. It would have trounced everyone in the megahertz war. But Apple didn't think people would pay the huge premium for such a small performance gain. Plus, Exponential had difficulty meeting the target speed–by May 1997, they had an inventory of 7,000 410-MHz chips. That was still pretty fast for 1997, especially by PowerPC standards–DEC's Alpha was running in the 400-500 MHz range at that time but it never resembled a mainstream chip–but the performance difference between the X704 and Motorola and IBM's cheaper G3 wasn't enough for Apple to be willing to take a chance on the newcomer.
Exponential looked around for ways to stay in business, including suing Apple (Apple had prevented the various clone manufacturers from using Exponential's chip), then eventually liquidated its assets.
Isn't it interesting that four years ago Apple opted not to play the pure numbers game, then pulled the rug out from under the company by essentially closing off its market, and now Apple finds itself selling 733 MHz Macs in the high-end market while PC clone makers are selling entry-level 1 GHz PCs based on AMD Durons and Intel Celerons? Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord. Apple eventually turned to Intel.
Enter S3
Meanwhile, graphics chipset maker S3 found itself in Intel's crosshairs. Intel coveted S3's graphics chip business, while S3 coveted Intel's core logic chipset business. So S3 went on an intellectual property grab and they shocked the world when they outbid AMD, Intel, and others for the old Exponential patents. S3 and Intel eventually made peace, cross-licensing a few patents. S3 never really got serious about getting into the core logic business, while Intel floundered in the graphics chipset business. S3's biggest enemy in that arena turned out to be itself. In an effort to become profitable, S3 bought Diamond Multimedia, maker of video and sound cards, modems and other electronic doodads. Then S3 sold off its chipset business to VIA, folded its video and sound card business, changed its name to Sonic Blue and left a lot of people scratching their heads.
That's how VIA ended up with the license it says it has
So VIA's sitting pretty with Exponential's intellectual property. S3 cross-licensed some or possibly all of it to Intel, and it's through this S3 cross-license agreement, inherited when VIA bought the S3's chip biz, that VIA has claimed the rights to make Intel-compatible chipsets all along. Intel claims this cross-license agreement is null and void.
But here's the rub. Exponential's X704 gave high performance, but at the cost of lower efficiency. So you got outrageous clock rates, but little to nothing to show for it. Sound familiar? I thought so. Chances are the X704 and the Pentium IV use some of the same techniques to get the same results. So if that cross-license agreement is null and void, that means VIA can't make Intel chipsets but it also leaves Intel open to litigation if indeed the Pentium IV uses techniques that Exponential patented back in the mid-'90s. (Details on Exponential's techniques are hard to come by these days.)
However, Exponential also had some nifty patents regarding 64-bit CPUs. So even if the P4 is free and clear, chances are Merced isn't.
And you thought VIA just wanted in S3's graphics chip business so they could embed its video into their core logic…
← Boycott Adobe… And your congressman.
Applying Ezekiel to 9/11 →
3 thoughts on "Inside track on VIA vs. Intel"
Mostly stupid.
Oh, by the way, whoever you are at the IBM Almaden Research Center, IP address 198.4.83.49: I get the message. You don't like my stuff. Don't you have better things to be doing at work than casting repeat votes all day and filling up my logs?
I hope you enjoyed my three days off.
Maybe it's the anti Intel in me, but I'd love to see them get their butts fried on this one.
Hum…sounds like Intel has been naughty…

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Early 2023 New Year Deals And Documentary Hero Recruiting From BLUETTI
Tara 2 weeks ago
BLUETTI, a well-known solar generator brand, will throw a themed promotion called "The Sun Shines Wherever You Go" from January 10th to 25th, 2023, to celebrate the new year and its innovation of new portable solar panel– PV68 and PV420. Besides, it is holding an open call for "BLUETTI Heroes" among its global users to make documentaries.
IMAGE: BLUETTI
BLUETTI Hero Recruitment
Since its founding, BLUETTI has strived to provide its users with the best product and experience possible. This year, it starts the "BLUETTI Heroes" program to encourage its users to share their using experience and great changes brought by BLUETTI products.
All users can apply to become a BLUETTI Hero. About 15 applicants will be chosen to take part in the documentary. After the publication of documentaries, every hero can pick any BLUETTI products priced at $1000 as a gift.
So far, the event has seen four heroes showcase their unique lifestyles on BLUETTI youtube account. Some of them find road trips, camping, van or RV off-grid living more accessible and full of fun. With BLUETTI solar generators and panels, they are already free of power shortages and living in a sustainable way.
People enduring frequent power outages in disaster-ravaged areas may be inspired by one of the heroes. Using the BLUETTI backup system as a household emergency power source, the hero is never bothered by darkness and worry.
More stories are in the works and will soon hit the screen. Anyone with a special moment with BLUETTI is warmly welcome to join the program.
Click to apply: https://www.bluettipower.com/pages/bluetti-heroes
New Solar Panels
PV420 Starts at $899 (was $1099), Save $200.
PV68 Starts at $199 (was $129), Save $70.
BLUETTI has recently released new solar panels. The most portable PV68, and the most powerful PV420. Both are made from monocrystalline silicon and coated with ETFE to ensure a 23.4% conversion efficiency and longer life. Weighing only 3.4kg and producing 68W power from sunlight, the PV68 can be carried around along with small generator, such as the EB3A for outdoor activities.
Now BLUETTI slashes $150 off for this bundle, get it at $349. While the PV 420 produces 420W power, filling up a generator in a flash. It's a little heavier at 14kg, though it can folded into car trunk along with the popular AC200P for next long road trip. This bundle also enjoys $200 discount, grab it at $2299.
AC300 + B300 – Modular Power Backup System
AC300+2*B300 Starts at $5099 (was $6297), Save $1198.
AC300+B300+2*PV420 Starts at $5099 (was $6296), Save $1197.
With a modular and stackable approach, AC300 & B300 combo stretches the definition of portable power station and allows for easy upgrade to a whole house power system to every need, max at 12,288Wh when four B300 expansion LFP battery connected. The AC300 inverter can power all regular home appliance at ease with up to 3,000W continuous output and a 6,000W surge capability.
Two separate MPPT controllers inside give the unit a max of 2,400W solar input and some flexibility to use two different solar arrays. The recharging rate can even top at 5,400W if combining wall adapter and solar panel. The combo also support 240V split phase bonding to run other high-powered equipment, and all-day UPS features to prevent blackouts.
AC200MAX All-In-One Power Beast
AC200MAX+B300 Starts at $3499(was $4098), Save $599
AC200MAX+3*PV200 Starts at $2799(was $3396), Save $597
A successor to the popular AC200P, the AC200 Max ramps up the technology and offers expandability options through extra battery modules, such as two B230 to 6,144Wh, and two B300 to 8,192Wh. Even if standalone, it has 2,048Wh power in its belly and can deliver 2,200W power for multiple devices via its 14 outlets, along with two wireless charging pads on the top.
There are seven ways to top up the all-in-one power beast, either with 500W adapter, 900W solar panel, lead acid battery, car, or combined dual charging, like 1400W AC and solar input.
EP500 Home Emergency Power Backup
EP500 Starts at $4099(was $4999), Save$900
EP500+4*PV200 Starts at $5699(was $6995), Save$1296
This massive power station features a 5,100Wh capacity and a 2,000W inverter, a wide array of outlets, great for home emergencies, off-grid cabins, RVs, boats and camper vans and any situation where multiple power-hungry appliance need be powered. For easy mobility, it's equipped with four smooth and solid wheels on the bottom.
With several charging methods, the large battery can be topped up in few hours. Combine solar and AC charging to input up to 1800W, which recharges the EP500 in just 3.3 hours. It also supports 24/7 UPS to protect essential loads from outages and split-phase bonding to provide 240V power for high-powered devices.
About BLUETTI
From the very beginning, BLUETTI has tried to stay true to a sustainable future through green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use while delivering an exceptional eco-friendly experience for everyone and the world. BLUETTI is making its presence in 70+ countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe.
For more information, please visit BLUETTI online at https://www.bluettipower.com/
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Q: Recyclerview item loading from first one instead Recently I have come across a project that requires a continuous list that is linked with a list of menu.
Something like :
PIC 1-----PICTURE  PICTURE
PIC 2-----PICTURE  PICTURE
PIC 3-----PICTURE  PICTURE
PIC 4-----PICTURE  PICTURE
PIC 5-----PICTURE  PICTURE
So the LEFT side menu controls the RIGHT size view and the RIGHT side view is a continuous list.
It works like this :
When I press on PIC 1, the RIGHT side shows PIC 1 information.The RIGHT side is also scrollable from PIC 1 to PIC 2 information and when I scroll pass PIC 1 it should shows PIC 2 information on the RIGHT.
I used nested recyclerview for this and what happens is that when trying to scroll from PIC 2 to PIC 1 it will not load the bottom of PIC 1 first but instead it is trying to load the PIC 1 top head view.
There is this half cut image when scrolling from PIC 2 to PIC 1 because the view is being recycled.
Is there any solution to this issue ?

A: In Parent Recycler view declare:
private final Map<Integer, Parcelable> parcelableMap = new HashMap<>();

After that override onViewRecycled() and save the LayoutManager state as Parcelable.
    @Override
    public void onViewRecycled(@NonNull RecyclerView.ViewHolder holder) {

            final int position =  holder.getAdapterPosition();
            if (holder.layoutManager != null)
                parcelableMap.put(position, holder.layoutManager.onSaveInstanceState()));

        super.onViewRecycled(holder);
    }

Make LayoutManager class as a variable in holder class in which we are using Nested recycler view:
public class ItemRecyclerView extends RecyclerView.ViewHolder {

        LayoutManager layoutManager;
        ......
}

And in onBindViewHolder :
@Override
public void onBindViewHolder(@NonNull RecyclerView.ViewHolder viewHolder, int position) {
    Parcelable parcelable = parcelableMap.get(position);
    holder = ..;
    if (parcelable != null && holder.layoutManager != null)
             holder.layoutManager.onRestoreInstanceState(parcelable);

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Escape games are about solving clues and deciphering codes to escape a themed scenario.
Escape games combine elements of adventure, theatre, teamwork and special effects. Although the theme of each room may differ, they all present the challenge of escaping by cracking codes, deciphering clues and utilising various skill-sets under extreme time pressure. Their popularity is growing rapidly worldwide. The first escape game began in Kyoto in July 2007, now there is scarcely a city in the world that does not accommodate at least one escape room. Escape rooms are the ultimate example of the experience economy, a new generation of consumers are emerging who seek meaningful experience and create lasting memories as opposed to passively consuming.
Collaborate to decipher a series of puzzles to solve a murder mystery.
Race to get all team members to a central island and open a treasure chest.
Help Paris escape with his beloved Helena in this exciting strategic game!
Complete desert themed challenges & decipher a code to solve the mystery of the desert!
Professional service company senior managers explore Lion City with a Go Team treasure hunt.
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