GM testing pedestrian detection system powered by WiFi Direct (video)

Car makers have been peddling wireless pedestrian avoidance systems almost as long as there have been automobiles. (We believe one of the earliest was called the "side view mirror.") GM's new experiment though, differs from other implementations by skipping out on the 3G, cameras and radar -- instead going for a model built around WiFi Direct. The peer-to-peer 802.11 standard hasn't exactly set the world on fire, but the WiFi Alliance is diligently tweaking the platform and apparently GM thinks its a perfect match for connecting cars, cyclists and pedestrians to each other. Unlike 3G-based systems, there's little lag between locating and identifying bikes or people crossing the street since the signal doesn't have to be bounced off a satellite. It also has a leg up on radar detection since WiFi can be a two way pipeline -- alerting someone out for a stroll of an oncoming vehicle. Of course, it will be some time before anything like this actually makes it into a production vehicle. But, in the meantime, you can check out the PR and video after the break.Continue reading GM testing pedestrian detection system powered by WiFi Direct (video)Filed under: Transportation, WirelessGM testing pedestrian detection system powered by WiFi Direct (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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Panasonic sends 100,000 LEDs down Edo river, mates tech with tradition (updated with video!)

Provided you'd been by the shore of the Sumida River in central Tokyo this past weekend, you would enjoy noticed that it was glowing a distinct shade of blue. That's because Panasonic approved to kicking off the first-ever Tokyo Hotaru (fireflies) festival by sending 100,000 EVERLED pale bulbs down the stream, both to imitate fireflies moreover as to pay homage to a Japanese norm of floating candles on the water. Before you move too much at the thought of the environmental impact, rest assured that Panasonic minimized the footprint of its liquid LED parade. All the bulbs ran on solar power (presumably, charged during the day) that kept Evolta batteries fed inside, and the entire sight was scooped up in a big net afterwards. We love the exhibition as a large-scale demo of sustainable light -- you might purely poorness to avoid fishing along the Sumida's shoreline for a while in case you catch a straggler.

Update: We've found a video of this spectacular happening -- check it out right after the break.

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Would I notice a difference between S video and component video within a home theater projector?

In descending order of quality:

1. HDMI
2. Component
3. S-video
4. Composite

The differences are pretty easy to notice.

HP teases new Envy all-in-one printer, glass and metal dotted all ended (video)

We all love teasers, so it's rather swell that HP decided to torture its next Envy-branded all-in-one pressman at the Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai -- almost two years after introducing the Envy 100. As you can see in the above slide and the extremely brief video teaser after the break, this time round the design volition feature a cup control panel, as well as a metal scan bar and a metal hinge under the scanner's see-through eyelid. Pretty hot, we'd chance, and looking back at the Rancour 14 Spectre which shares similar elements, this certainly sets a good example of how the new Printing and Own Systems Team is already bringing a better design consistency across what used to be two different groups. For present, stay tuned for more info.

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Would I notice a difference between S picture and component video in a home theater projector?

Video wire starts at the composite, S-Video, Component and HDMI. S-Video can lonesome handle around 280 resolution while component can bar up to the 720P. Always exhaust the higher cable once ever possible for advanced picture. Hope this will help you out.

Would I notice a difference between S video and component video in a home theater projector?

You should notice a difference in component picture over S-video.

At 50 inches, component video is said to be 25% better quality than composite video, and S-video 20% better quality than composite video, for 480i sources.

Your projector is 854x480p, enhanced-definition progressive scan. Use component cables, you should be competent to notice a difference in color fidelity, resolution, and smoothness of carving. Switch on the progressive scan next to your DVD player when you've blocked in the component cables.

The Engadget interview: OnStar's Nick Pudar debate smart grids at CTIA 2012 (video)

Spell visiting the Innovation Setting at CTIA 2012, we encounter Nick Pudar -- OnStar's VP of Business Development -- who was mode enough to give us a some minutes of his time. We sat within the LTE Skype-enabled Chevy Volt on display and discussed such topics as OnStar FMV, RelayRides and smart grids -- wherein authority utilities can (with the customer's consent) send a signal to a vehicle to control when it charges. The idea is to allows utilities to maximize grid efficiency and minimize power spikes while bounteous customers options all for when to charge the automobile -- like once the rates are the lowest or when the power generated is coming from renewable energy, for taster. Pretty neat force, eh? Ticker our video interview for all the (pardon the pun) juicy details.

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Pebble ties itself up in Twine: sounds so rustic, couldn't be any less (video)

Take an e-ink e-paper smartwatch that's got loads of willing customers, toss in a WiFi-connected detector box and well, think the possibilities. The founders behind Pebble and Twine hope you're , because they have announced that the pair module glucinium connectable through the latter's web-based interface. This means you will be able to setup text notifications to your wrist when your laundry's done, when someone's at your door and plenty more mundane real-world tasks. A brief video explains how it should all go down, but try not to seize overly excited -- pre-orders are sadly sold out.

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Can everyone show me a video of the SONY VPLVW50 Home Theater Projector?Or can they propose a link with a video?

I don't know of a fountain, but I'd recommend against trusting a video. It would be same trying to judge the fine details of an HDTV picture from an print on AN inferior TV. In addition digital cameras have a limited dynamic range and do not accurately capture images from projectors, so why would a digicam?

Sorry, but you really need to see one live in a suitable showroom or home theatre. Surely if you are considering $5000+ it is worth actually looking at the image if possible.

That said, have you read reviews and compared to other 1080p projectors? The Sony sounds good, and I favour LCOS projectors, but personally I'd also chew over the JVC DLA-HD1 / RS1 ... it's had rave reviews (see projectorcentral.com, projectorreview.com or Cine4home (connect)) and actually cost less.

I'll admit I'm leary of Sony ... previous models have had reputations for a obedient picture, but low brightness and very high cost lamps (The 'Ruby' even had to be changed professionally ($1000-$1500 ... ouch!!)).

Would I notice a difference between S video and component picture in a home theater projector?

Component even allows you watch within 480p (assuming your projector supports it) which should definitely be finer than s-video.