Offener Schaltkreis (Open Circuit) [1] is an interactive sound installation developed by students at the Academy of Media Arts, Cologne. It mainly focuses on openness, which applies to all facets such as optical appearance, the interface given to the user, the technical tools being used and the collaborative style in which the installation has been developed. In this paper, we will discuss the ...

This paper describes the implementation of a prototype installation for automatic detection of traffic offences with the use of video camera real time analysis. In this paper, we focus on the technical aspect of the installation as well as on the possibilities to implement algorithms to detect offenders. The project of the installation assumed the use of low-cost series of components and reduci...

69 INTRODUCTION It has been estimated that more than 1 million deer-vehicle crashes (DVCs) occur each year in the United States, costing the traveling public more than $1 billion.1 Some of the countermeasures that have been applied to reduce DVCs include deer fencing, wildlife crossing structures, roadside reflectors, vehicle whistles, highway lighting and speed limit reductions.2–4 The install...

Marine operations play a pivotal role throughout all phases of a wind farm’s life cycle. In particular uncertainties associated with offshore installations can extend construction schedules and increase the capital expenditure (CAPEX) required for a given project. Installation costs typically account for approximately 30% of the overall project cost. This study considers the installation modell...

OBJECTIVE To determine if hands-on instruction in child safety seat (CSS) installation decreases the number of errors in installation. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Primary care offices, emergency department, CSS checkpoint. PARTICIPANTS Parents of children <2 years old receiving medical care or attending a CSS check. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Errors in CSS use. Results. Only 6.4% of...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between the in-hospital mortality of patients hospitalized due to respiratory diseases and the availability of intensive care units. METHODS This retrospective cohort study evaluated a database from a hospital medicine service involving patients hospitalized due to respiratory non-terminal diseases. Data on clinical characteristics and risk factors associ...

The recent developments in measurement technology have led to the installation of efficient monitoring systems on many bridges and other structures all over the world. Nowadays, more and more structures have been built and instrumented with sensors. However, calibration and installation of sensors remain challenging tasks. In this paper, we use a case study, Adige Bridge, in order to present a ...