In this pilot study we sought to determine the reliability and validity of collecting speech and voice acoustical data via telephone transmission for possible future use in large clinical trials. Simultaneous recordings of each participant's speech and voice were made at the point of participation, the local recording (LR), and over a telephone line using a dedicated in-line computerized intera...

The problem under investigation: Telephone counseling has been documented to increase smoking cessation rates yet dissemination of the technology into medical practice has been limited. An untapped source of potential telephone counseling referrals is dental hygienists. Implementing a system that cues dentists and dental hygienists to give cessation advice and refer patients to telephone counse...

background to get more precise responses when gathering information about sensitive topics such as drug use, it is important to use the most optimal method. objectives this study was carried out to address the impact of three interview methods (street-based, household, and telephone interviews) on response pattern to sensitive and non-sensitive questions in terms of participation, disclosure an...

Digital photography is gaining day by day more and more credibility over conventional photography due to a number’of factors easy to guess. Bluetooth connectivity in the digital camera provides cordless communication with PC, printer and phone resulting in better usage of digital cameras. More over, with the adequate software, the digital photographs could go directly from camera to desired tar...