The term biometric refers to the various methods for recognizing human beings based on their unique physical or behavioral traits. Biometric characteristics are divided into… Read More "Biometric Identification"
Full Body Imaging
By now, everyone is aware of the increased airport security features that have cropped up in the last few years. Recently the U.S. Department of… Read More "Full Body Imaging"
Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Technology
A CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) is a small device that is made up of a photoactive region and a transmission region where the device will “shift”… Read More "Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Technology"
Cool New Tech : Mid-Air Robot Swarm
Cool new tech: Swiss researchers have been working on a robotic platform that consists of multiple single propeller machines that autonomously dock with one another… Read More "Cool New Tech : Mid-Air Robot Swarm"
Cool New Tech : Printed Paper Solar Cells
Cool new tech: Flexible solar cells that can be printed on paper. MIT researchers have come up with a way to “print” solar cells on… Read More "Cool New Tech : Printed Paper Solar Cells"
Cool New Tech : Watching, Playing and Feeling Too…
Last month I blogged about 3D gaming… on that same note, check this out: Cool New Tech: Watching, Playing and Feeling Too… Plug it in… Read More "Cool New Tech : Watching, Playing and Feeling Too…"
3D TVs and 3D Gaming
Pretty much everyone now-a-days is familiar with 3D technology. At some point in our lives, we’ve all sat somewhere with those rectangular flimsy colored plastic… Read More "3D TVs and 3D Gaming"
Cool New Tech : Hands-Free Driving
Volkswagen recently introduced an amazing new vehicle technology they call Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP) which basically allows your car to drive itself. It is not… Read More "Cool New Tech : Hands-Free Driving"
LED Technology… Then, Now and Tomorrow.
LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes were first designed and built in the 1920s but were impractical for commercial use until 1962. Basically, when the diode… Read More "LED Technology… Then, Now and Tomorrow."
A Crash Course In Fiber Optic Technology
A fiber optic cable is a glass or plastic fiber that carries light. These types of fibers are used instead of metal wires because the… Read More "A Crash Course In Fiber Optic Technology"