“BMW Pathfinder Seeks To Guide You Where The Maps Don't Go - TheCarConnection.com” plus 2 more |
- BMW Pathfinder Seeks To Guide You Where The Maps Don't Go - TheCarConnection.com
- RFID and Emerging Technologies Market Guide to Healthcare - RFID Journal
- BirthdaysNewYork.com Maps Out Sizzling Summer Options for New York Birthday Parties - PR Inside
| BMW Pathfinder Seeks To Guide You Where The Maps Don't Go - TheCarConnection.com Posted: 16 Jun 2010 02:07 PM PDT No matter how new your car is, sometimes the maps in the on-board navigation system just don't provide enough detail--especially when you need guidance within your destination. But BMW thinks it has an answer in its new research project: microNavigation. No, that's not a misplaced capital; that's how BMW titles the project, the ultimate goal of which is the Pathfinder system, currently being tested in prototype form on a 3-Series development vehicle. So what, exactly, is microNavigation? As the name implies, it's a highly detailed subset of standard navigation, allowing drivers to acquire fine-grained detail about the internal navigation of their destination--for instance, the BMW Welt. Once the car has guided you to the entrance, the microNavigation system takes over, delivering detailed instructions and visualizations on how to get around within the Welt, where to park, and more. The system also employs lane-specific directions to put your car in exactly the right position needed to reach the precise destination through use of networked camera, GPS, and map data. It works by letting users download "microMaps" (again with the funky capitalization) from their PCs, transferring the data to the vehicle, and then integrating the new information within the existing system. BMW is even working toward the ability to take the micro-directions with you after you leave the car, perhaps on a GPS-enabled mobile phone. Of course the big kink in the system so far is acquiring and organizing all of this highly-detailed map data, and that's in part where the research portion of the project still lies. We don't expect to see the Pathfinder system (the overarching name for all of these "micro" technologies) in a production BMW within the next few years, but given the pace of advancement at the upper end of the industry, you never know. [BMW] Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| RFID and Emerging Technologies Market Guide to Healthcare - RFID Journal Posted: 16 Jun 2010 08:56 PM PDT What if a person could enter a hospital with the confidence that his/her treatment would be successful, efficient, safe, and environmentally clean, with accurate and seamless billing? It may be hard to fathom, but we have the technology to achieve this utopia. Our medical system doesn't have the infrastructure, funding, knowledge or will to fully address these issues. I trust this study will provide you with the tools you need to achieve this goal.
The solution is at hand, through the combined technologies of the new healthcare supply chain: wireless networks, radio frequency identification (RFID), and medical device/instrument connectivity. These technologies are laying the infrastructure for the 21st century medical delivery system. Potentially devastating major trends are gaining momentum. If not addressed immediately, their impact could result in unforeseen consequences. These trends include the following:
The healthcare industry can heed these signs by taking prudent investment steps in the technology that will minimize their impact. Fast Track Technologies (FTT) conducted numerous studies and the resultant conclusions were substantiated by several healthcare-oriented business leaders. FTT identified the trends, provided information on the technologies, analyzed the regulatory environment, explained the creative ways to obtain funding and suggested entrepreneurial market solutions. Additionally, FTT offers the healthcare vendor an understanding of the medical industry's multidisciplinary buying and decision motivators. Moreover, FTT provides tactical and product application insight for over 150 emerging technology healthcare vendors for each level involved in the decision-making process at a hospital. Within this constructive framework, FTT has projected the acceptable minimum future revenue investment in healthcare technology. This in turn will address the high quality and accuracy of patient care, based on future patient expectations within our healthcare delivery system. This study is a compendium of today's human and industry drivers. The current status of the healthcare infrastructure, the regulatory environment and the enterprising way government and business are addressing these issues, will determine tomorrow's needs for the healthcare industry and the patients they serve. The aim of this study is to provide a strategic healthcare provider projection map to all those associated with the healthcare industry. This guide should help address the future patient expectations of a seamless, efficient, healthcare delivery system, defined by the quality and the accuracy of these services.
Reasons for Doing This Study:
The PC - Apple/Macintosh industry of the early 1980's is a perfect example of emotional energy, without an eye to solid business strategy. Apple thought they could dominate the market. But, the lack of interoperability of both their software and platform made them lose their market dominance by the late 80s. However, everyone else loved and was emotionally invested in the concept of the PC. Soon, IBM and others, second to market, and better focused, dominated Apple's early lead. Those second to market often have a better strategic view of the value and application benefits of the new technology. Hopefully, after shedding light on the strategic value and potential of healthcare emerging technologies, end users will invest, confident that the technology has true economic value to both their organization and society as a whole. Unique Points About This Guide:
Scope and Format
Other sections of this report cover the following:
Intended Audience:
Marry the business strategy - not the technology
PRAISE FOR RFID AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES MARKET GUIDE TO HEALTHCARE
"This study points out what exactly are the needs and drivers for health care providers to turn to RFID and wireless solutions. Brad Sokol's book is the ideal mental and geographical map/compass for the health care provider business. This should help RFID and wireless technology vendors to sail between the very specific demands of quality patient care and strict cost reduction." —Leslie Versweyveld, Editor, Virtual Medical Worlds Magazine "Brad Sokol has developed a book/study which compiles industry information into a format ready for instant use and action. Comprehensive data and information are boiled down into an easy to understand presentation which teaches the novice while providing reference for the novice and seasoned veteran alike. Business Managers, product marketing, device manufacturers, service providers, and product developers will benefit from this in-depth study of the current "state of the art" and future direction of connectivity in medical technology. This work is a valuable resource." —Ken Thompson, CEO, OKEN Consulting "Great stuff! This looks like a lot of work on your end!" —Dan Neuwirth, Chief Operating Officer, Agility Healthcare Solutions "Brad Sokol's study is a must-have tool for anyone associated with auto-id technologies in the healthcare market. This is the only work that I have seen that separates the realities from the hype. The section that describes real-world implementations accurately portrays the scale of implementation (most projects are mere pilots!). That goes a long way toward assessing technical risk in any new healthcare data capture project. I find myself referring to Brad's work over and over. With his permission, I plan on using several of his charts in my upcoming presentations."—Robert P. Ufford VP, Business Development, RF Code Inc.
Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| BirthdaysNewYork.com Maps Out Sizzling Summer Options for New York Birthday Parties - PR Inside Posted: 16 Jun 2010 09:10 PM PDT 2010-06-17 06:09:01 -
/EINPresswire.com/ NEW YORK CITY, NY - BirthdaysNewYork.com has created an invaluable resource for party-minded people who want to keep their finger on the pulse of what's going on in New York City, The Hampton's and Fire Island this summer. The online NYC event planners are offering their first-ever Summer 2010 Guide book, a handy volume that's like a good friend who helps you celebrate a special day - or night -- out on the town.The Summer 2010 Guide book is a sleek volume containing useful information about NYC restaurants, nightclubs, bars and hotels, making it indispensable for planning a birthday party in New York. The book also provides an easy-to-read, concise lineup of must-see destinations in the Hampton's and Fire Island. Whether you're headed to a restaurant or a nightclub, they've got you covered. "The BirthdaysNewYork.com staff compiled a variety of venues for savvy New Yorkers to choose from - the guide includes restaurants, bars, nightclubs, roof decks and amazing destinations in NYC, the Hampton's and Fire Island. We did the research, so you can just enjoy your summer!" says Mario Stewart of EMRG Media (www.emrgmedia.com). Looking for spicy Mexican food and frosty Margaritas in Manhattan? The Summer 2010 Guide book suggests Dos Caminos on Park Avenue South. Need a 24/7 option for your New York birthday party? Consider a nosh at Cafeteria on 7th Avenue, where they doze but never close. Or, hang your hat and have a cocktail at the Brass Monkey, a bar in the Meat Packing District. Don't think this little book can't help you outside the city! Soak up the Hampton's sun, then shake off the sand and head to Dune Southampton, a high-energy nightclub favored by well-to-do New Yorkers. When you check out the Fire Island music scene, hang at Albatross, where tunes keep the place packed on Saturday night. About BirthdaysNewYork.com: Media Contact: Press Release Courtesy of Online PR News: (www.onlineprnews.com) Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| You are subscribed to email updates from Maps Guides - Bing News To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
0 comments:
Post a Comment