Friday

Video Fusion Systems

From Sarnoff.com "In this podcast, product director Arnie Kravitz discusses what video fusion systems can do to help users find and characterize hidden threats."

Access the podcast here:

http://sarnoff.com/press-room/news/2011/06/29/verifir-podcast

Prototypical Device Allows Blind to See with Their Ears

"A neuroscientist has unveiled an "amazing" new device that could allow the blind to visualize what's around them."

Article here:

http://theweek.com/article/index/218046/scientific-breakthrough-seeing-with-your-ears

MIT Energy Storage Breakthrough Announced

Researchers at MIT have found a way to improve the energy density of lithium-air batteries.

Article here:

http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/energy-storage-breakthrough-yep-at-mit/

Monday

Sarnoff in the News in Biometric Template Implementation

"It’s a question that came up in Denver late last year when the health club chain, 24 Hour Fitness, introduced a fingerprint-based check-in system to replace its membership cards..." More here.

High Tech Camera Focuses After Snapping Picture

Ground-breaking high-tech camera. Article here.

Saturday

SRI shows the benefits of shrinking tech

"The system, developed by scientists at SRI International, is known as Taurus, and it is a miniature robot that can allow a trained dismantler to remotely do the work that used to require getting up close and personal, often too close for comfort, to a bomb."

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-20060154-52.html#ixzz1OL7ZVSbR

Military contractors show their wares at defence show

"Thousands advanced on Lansdowne Park Wednesday for the opening of the 11th annual CANSEC Defence and Security Trade Show.

Designed to showcase the latest and greatest in weapons and military technologies, the show includes more than 225 exhibitors who have brought gear ranging from helicopters to vision systems.

More: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Military+contractors+show+their+wares+defence+show/4878009/story.html#ixzz1OL6tgyHQ"