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Stepping to a New Generation with Sixth Sense Technology

December 9th, 2009

Let’s start our discussion on the hottest topic of the era, what can it be other than the “Sixth Sense Technology”, it is the newest jargon that has proclaimed its presence in the technical arena. Here is a synopsis on the basics of the new age technology. All of us are aware of the six senses and the dependance of human race on it. They include, eye, ear, nose, tongue mind and body.

Now a technology has emerged, which has its relation to the power of these six senses. Our ordinary computers will soon be able to sense the different feelings accumulated in the surroundings and it is all a gift of the”Sixth Sense Technology” newly introduced. An Indian PhD Student in the MIT Media Lab working in the Fluid Interfaces Group made the fascinating discovery. He is Pranav Mistry, the Sxth Sense Technology is his brainchild, and he is still on his way to give it a complete form.

So let us have some idea on Sixth Sense Technology. You can refer it as a mini projector having the ability to be projected on any surface. The device mainly carries information and has the ability to collect information from web. The most wonderful aspect about it is that, it can very well obey the gestures made by ones hand and offers you with the right set of info you are looking for in a lightning speed.

We can very well consider the Sixth Sense Technology as a blend of the computer and the cell phone. It works as the device associated to it is hanged around the neck of a person and thus the projection starts by means of the micro projector attached to the device. Therefore, in course, you turn out to be a moving computer in yourself and the fingers act like a mouse and a keyboard.

Now, let us have a look on the various functions of it. The device can really do wonders and several other functions are on the way to emerge in full fledge.

With Sixth Sense Technology, you can undertake ample activities, such as drawing or painting anything just by using your fingers. So, a mouse won’t be an essential requisite anymore.

Another great aspect is that, there is no need to carry a camera anymore. If you are going for a holiday, then from now on wards it will be easy to capture photos by using mere fingers. Finding a photo space also will not be a problem; any more as the Sixth Sense computer will ac t as a camera. It will not just capturethe picture but you can create a frame for it just by making a square with the finger. Thus, you will be able to highlight the photo you want to be framed. Isn’t that a magic in itself, No, it’s just a mesmerizing reality.

Calling a number also will not be a great task with the introduction of Sixth Sense Techbnology. No mobile device will be required, just type in the number with your palmacting as the virtual keypad. The keys will come up on the fingers. The fingers of the other hand will then be usedto key in the number and call.

You will also be able to check the brand of a product by using the technology. Therefore, with Sixth Sense finding the best brand while shopping in the supermarket will not be an issue any more.

Checking out the ratings of a book before you buy it will also be at your fingertips with Sixth Sense technology. You just need to touch the book and all the information on it will be provided to you from the Internet in few moments. It has also the ability to read the book for you.

The moving pictures in the newspaper from Harry Potter are no more a fantasy with Sixth Sense. The appropriate videos can be sorted out from the web any moment and can be set as captions in the newspaper.
You are in a taxi on your way to airport and panicked about getting late. Just check the flight status in the easiest possible way. Put the tickets in front of the projector and the status will be revealed instantly.

Hope, now you have the bare glimpse of what the Sixth Sense Technology is all about!

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Virtualization – server, virtual machine

December 9th, 2009

Nowadays we hear a lot about virtualization and its wide array of benefits.   You may be using the virtualization technology everyday at your office workstation and may not be aware of the functioning of this new age technology. Virtualization is popularly known among the technocrats as a software technology that uses a physical source like a server and breaks it up into essential resources known as virtual machines (VM’s). Virtualization permits users to strengthen substantial resources, abridge operation and management, and mitigate power and cooling supplies.  While virtualization technology is very much accepted in the world of servers, it is also extensively used in data storage like Storage Area Networks, and within the operating systems like Windows Server 2008 accessorized with Hyper-V.

The concept of server virtualization is very simple. Server virtualization means concealing the server resources from the server users. To be more precise server virtualization aids in hiding the number and character of operating systems, processors and every material server. The administrator takes the responsibility of dividing a single physical server into numerous separate virtual environments commonly known as containers or guests or instances or emulations.

Some of the most popular virtualization products are Xen, Virtual iron, Microsoft Hyper V and VMware. Every time we speak of server virtualization, we keep on pondering about its merits. It has plenty of advantages. This technology helps in server consolidation, disaster recovery, green computing, ease of operation and management.

Server virtualization has 3 very popular approaches namely the virtual machine model, the Para virtual machine model and virtualization at the level of operating system.

The working of Virtual Machine Model is very simple. The process is based on the host and guest pattern. The guests operate on the virtual replication of the hardware layer helping the system to function without any modification. The guests operate without having any knowledge about the host. The para virtual machine model commonly known as PVM works on a similar pattern. The only difference is that in this kind of virtualization the guest operating system code is modified by the virtual machine monitor.

Virtualization at the level of operating system works in a different manner. The host/ guest paradigm is not followed here. There is only one host, which distributes system processes ensuring reduced overhead CPU usage.

You will be amazed to know that Virtualization is employed as a tool for e- learning as well. A virtual classroom environment is created where students log in to converse and discuss about the different topics. This process is also a form of server virtualization. Most of the online courses are taught with the help of virtualization.

Almost all the big and small enterprises use VM ware (using it as a collective term for all virtualization products) to improve efficiency and accessibility of resources. You can virtualize your business environment as a cost cutting measure and feel the difference. Organizations using VM ware save 50-70%    on overall IT expenses.

Let me give you some special insights about a virtual machine. The virtual machine is very similar to that of a physical computer. It can run its own operations and applications. They are separated from each other like the physical machines and can run free of underlying hardware. Lastly it provides the users with a comprehensive computing environment.

So if you want you want to augment your business efficiency, get a VM ware today and see how it makes a difference to your business approach.

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