Blog Assingment 6

Since the beginning of time writing has not been one of my strong points. Although as a child I enjoyed writing music as well as in journals to express my feelings when it came to essays and reports I would RUN. Currently I still don't feel excitement about writing however I know that it is something that I must do at various times in my life so I cannot run from it. Half way through this course I came to the conclusion a decided to give it a shot and learn as much as I can about this specific style of writing. Especially since technical writing will be required of me in my career field of choice.

During this technical writing course I have learned that technical writing is used for communication purpose between engineers and scientist. I have learned how to construct and write several documents such as , a memo, lab report, recommendation report, feasibility studies, and create specification charts and comparisons. These things are constructed with formats and layers that must be properly addressed and well put together.

I have also learned about APAcitations. How to construct them and when and where to put in text citations. I've learned where to collect the proper information that may be needed when doing research. The kind of things to look for and the website that aren't credible or professional although they have tons of information.

I have learned about blogs. I enjoy writing blogs because the pressure of formal writing such as structure, vocabulary, grammar, etc, isn't present when I'm doing blog a assignment so every thing seems to flow more freely and comfortably. I'm at peace and not under tremendous pressure which in turn makes writing that much more pleasurable. Takes me back to the times when writing didn't seem like such a hard thing to do.

BLOG ASSINGMENT 5

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406566,00.asp

 

I’m looking to purchase a tablet so I decided to explore product reviews on PCMag.com. I went straight to editor’s choice to see what they thought would be a good buy and why. That’s when I was introduced to the Google Nexus 7.

The Google Nexus is a “WIFI only device, well built, with a long lasting battery life, have one of the fastest mobile processors and to be the best small screen tablet you can buy” (S.Segan,2012) all for under $200.00. This low price may be a punishment as a result from the Nexus not having a rear camera, a camera app, no HDMI and a small selection of storage space. The Nexus 7 only comes with a 8GB or 16GB storage capacity and has a 10 hour and 37 minute battery life. The Nexus was compared to the Toshiba Excite 7.7, and the Galaxy Tab 7.7. The Nexus is said to be “more reflective and less saturated than the high-end AMOLED screens used by the Excite 7.7 and the Galaxy Tab 7.7” (Segan,2012). When compared to the Kindle Fire the Nexus seemed to out shine the competition. The Nexus 7 has a greater performance and web browser than the Kindle fire.

This Review is based on facts. The writer Sascha Segan actually had an opportunity to operate and examine the Nexus 7. The writter says “The Nexus 7 feels well-built, even classy for a $200 tablet and trust me, I've handled plenty of cheap tablet “ (S Segan,2012). If you’re looking to just surf the web and play games the Nexus tab is an excellent choice. It’s not very expensive and you’ll get more for your buck.

 

 

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406029,00.asp

 

LTE is a mobile data network and although some companies are not yet using it they will be in the next 5years or so. So this review is LTE based; however we are seeking to find which phone companies offer LTE, and which phones work best with LTE. Verizon seems to have the most LTE coverage in over 400 cities. The next runner up would be sprint, then Metro PCS, and U.S. Cellular. Of course the IPhone 5 is the first featured phone amongst the group. The IPhone 5 can be covered with companies like AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon. Although the IPhone 5 is well built and very light the LTE AT&T coverage isn’t the best. Verizon has a better LTE support for the IPhone 5. So there is a significance difference in the LTE network depending on the carrier, your living location, and usage area. “AT&T's iPhone 5 offers the same Editors' Choice-winning hardware and software as the Verizon model does, but with a few twists. AT&T allows simultaneous voice and data, which makes the iPhone a much better car GPS when paired with a third-party app like Navigant. But AT&T's unit isn't unlocked for foreign use, and won't roam on LTE networks outside the U.S. and Canada”(S Segan,2012).

The Galaxy S III seems to be the top pick and editor’s choice for AT&T phones. It has great and exciting call quality and features. The Galaxy has a profound speaker that is excellent for indoor and outdoor use. The battery lasts for over 9 hours of talk time. With the option of having a backup because the battery is removable. This can’t be said for the HTC One X. The Galaxy S III is “State-of-the-art everything, Big but light, Advanced call quality features Long battery life”. But the down side is that it has a” Plastic build. Many features are buried deep in the UI”(S Segan,2012).

Blog Assingment 4

The Nao robot is a of what everyone can expect in the near the future. When the Nao was compared to the Asimo and the HPR-4 it out shun them both. The Nao proved to be more advanced in many ways. The Nao showed more details and ease in the way it moved. The Nao could walk, run, jump, stand on one foot and jump on one foot while maintaining its balance. The Nao has the ability to shake hands and greet the person while doing so. The Nao robot is also able to play sports, hold objects, push objects, poor liquids into a cup, and draw. Artificial intelligence in robotics seems to advance with science and technology. The other robots couldn’t do half of the things the Nao has done and is doing. Altough the Asimo came the closest.

The Asimo moves with ease and grace, sort of human like. It can climb steers, and kick balls. The Asimo has the ability to run and from just seeing it people begin to feel some sort of emotional attachment to it. The Asimo is definetly a remarkable robot. Combined these two robot could make one superior robot.

APA Citation

Intelligence, Artificial. (2002). In A. B. Van Riper, Science in Popular Culture (pp. [153]-155). Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CCX2888500053&v=2.1&u=cuny_laguardia&it=r&p=GVRL.Science&sw=w

 

The Nao robot is the at its peak, the beginning of artificial intelligence; however it is not at its maximum level of artificial intelligence. Reasearchers have came along way in the studies of robotics. This is the reason for the level of artificial intelligence we have today. The Nao robot is the birth of Artificial intelligence because of its human like capabilities. Still there is more to come.

At this time The Nao robot does think just like humans because we are taught through experience and teaching. This learning  pattern we practice is what shapes us as we grow into adult hood. Then we learn how to deal with, answer, act, and think about various situations because we are programmed. Just like the Nao robot is programed we are too. The Nao is programmed to respond to situations based on the information it contains. This act is very similar to what humans do. The Nao even shows some emotional like behaviors. When the Nao was told to be quiet its eyes went from blue to red. To me that was a demonstration of unhappiness or even anger.

If Robots have capabilities of humans it will relieve us humans of a lot of everyday strain. Of course a lot of people will lose jobs; however just knowing your elderly, sickly family member, or child is home being well cared for by a Nao or something like it will put you at ease. With less stress people are able to function better and handle a lot more tasks. This is why I think it is very important for a robot to have artificial intelligence because we can take life and research to another level.

 

The Nao videos are more appealing to some and fit groups of all ages. I personaly prefer to see the action the read about specifics. That is just what the technical description gives you a detailed technical description. The technical description has software and hardware information that the video doesn’t provide. In the video we see the Nao doing wonderful things with objects; however the tech description shows us how this is possible. Vision is one of the most important capabilities in human-robot interaction. A strong vision capability will allow the robot to see and orient towards objects, to walk to them, grasp them and bring them to the user” ( Stephen, L 2009). Everyone would love to see what’s new or what’s in. However consumers or the general public won’t spend five minutes to read every technical description that is published. If you take the same ideas and show every one exactly what that technical description is describing and how it works on YouTube, you are guaranteed to reach more viewers. People are more interested in seeing an actual example then a description and this is just how the world works.

Supernova,A (2012) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=N_m56irWKeI

Jusolo, J (2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ZHJf365p_zw

Telegraphtv (2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU93VmFyZbg&feature=player_detailpage

Frueh, A (2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IJwXiyw3Gd8

Arab Scientific,(2010)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FC8S8oyzP

Madden,C (2009) Cooperative Human Robot Interaction with the Nao Humanoid: Technical Description Paper for the Radical Dudes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assingment Number 3

 

In my memo I chose to write about the traffic scenario. My decision was influenced by the accident that took the life of a young student whom went to the school. This incident took place directly across the street from the school. Traffic and pedestrian safety have been a problem around the schools perimeter for quiet some time. Now that a life has been taken you would assume that such a action would prompt a response from security and police. However things have been pretty much them same around campus. So I took this opportunity to shed some light on the situation. Also as students I think were responsible for our safety so, our ideas for was to improve on safety conditions will be considered.

Traffic congestion, road rage, speeding, and pedestrians that like to cross when they are not supposed to is a constant problem all over the world. So my solution is one that is already being used in some places. Mainly busy intersections such as the ones around LaGuardia. I proposed we install Radar speed sings, speed bumps, and some cross walk lighting systems. That way we will decrease speeds around the school, keep drivers alert, and make crossing the street possible for everyone.

When I began to write my memo it came to me as second nature. I believe this is due to already having knowledge of traffic problems from every day life. From being on both sides of the fence. Knowing what both drivers and pedestrians face on a day to day basis.

I don't do much writing regularly. How ever I find technical writing(writing a memo) to be a lot easier that writing an essay. Perhaps because it more direct and the thing your writing about you actually care about. You don't have to read some long boring book.

Now here is a piece from my memo!

 

 

NYC is the fourth metropolitan area in the United States. There are myriads of reasons why traffic congestion happens. Perhaps construction is going on, theirs an accident, a sick motorist, or a car could have broken down. Some issues are unavoidable however, we can control the safety precautions and create alternatives to ensure that if unforeseen things do occur, we will still be in good shape and also have a backup plan. Some reported effects of traffic congestion are road rage which can potentially be dangerous, personal loss of time causing many to be late to their destinations, and pollution due to high gear shift of the engine.

 

NYC is one of the most traffic congested cities that do offer commuting options to some of the population. Still that’s not enough! Even these transportation alternatives are overcrowded during these rush hours. It seems as though we cannot escape this nightmare so I’ve come up with a number of suggestions to our problem.

 

We need to implement fare lanes. This will cause drivers to pay a toll for the space they are using to drive. This fee will be waived or void for those who drive in the carpool lanes. This will reduce the amount of cars on the road. These tolls should be in affect during certain time frames

BLOG ASSINGMENT 2

While surfing through a few different blog sites I realized that blogs can be used to get information out to the public. Which isn't such a bad idea seeing as how more Americans are online for everything such as, games, work related projects, Homework(students), and even watching television. The internet as a TV provider is in it's infancy.(Volpi 2009)

EEV bolg which is an acronym  for Electronics Engineering Video (http://www.eevblog.com/), posted a blog with hopes of educating the public on  how big corporations are taking advantage of up incoming writers as well as the average Joes. Big companies will use tactics that are appealing to the uninformed as well as those seeking to make a name for them selves by associating themselves with some major players. The end result is these individuals end up being used and taken advantage of while paving the way for this type of behavior to continue and excel." Bloggers don't sell out cheap"(Jones2013).

David L. Jones is a Electronics Design Engineer based in Sydney Australia. Jones has been in the field for over thirty years while covering various areas such as, test engineering, hobby electronics, desinging engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, and a few others.Dave is an author on internet dating and has been published by magizines like Everyday Practicle Electronics,and Electronic Today International.

This page appears to be a professional one. Judging by it's links, the writers credentials, as well as his knowledge.

Welcome all!

Welcome everyone this is my first post and I'm new at blogging. However I'm open minded to this new experience because this is a not so formal way of writing. (less rules) LOL! I'm not such a great writer so, I'm looking to get better at it in every possible way.

I'm a fulltime student and my major is electrical engineering. My goal is to one day become a licensed electrician. Returning to school was a must! In order for me to meet the employment requirements for local 3 (electricians union) I would have to successfully complete several math courses. I figured I might as well earn my associates while I'm at it.

As I think of my relationship with technology my mind draws blank (not so sure). I will say that I appreciate the transformation from years ago when we only had desk tops, and now we have tablets and even phones that operate with some, and even all of the same functions as a computer. Technology seems to advance steadily through the years in order to accommodate our busy lives. Most people (including myself) don't realize how dependant we are on technology. When hurricane sandy left me and my family with out power for three weeks we all realized how dependant we were on technology.

I do enjoy reading yet I can't seem to find the time to read. Writing is a different story. I spend a lot of time finding reasons why I can't or shouldn't write. I do a lot of texting and writing on social media. Outside of that I don't write very much.