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Gray Archips Moth – Hodges# 3660
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Oak Leafroller Moth – Hodges# 3653
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Fruit-Tree Leafroller Moth - Hodges# 3648
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This Tortricid was photographed in May 2013; each year I seem to see just one at my porchlight.
I have three records of this distinctive and fairly large Tortricid moth, all in May. Total length abt 9-10mm. Another one of these records is displayed on MPG: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3662 (from May 15, 2010).
18mm wingspan spread. Came to black light/MV trap (live oak/chaparral habitat).
ID by Jason J. Dombroskie @ BugGuide & 100% DNA match at BOLD to Archips argyrospila. 2011GM-0279.
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Methyl tertiary butyl ether MTBE is a gasoline octane booster. Although MTBE was banned in the United States, China imports a lot of MTBE because it is the world's number one automarket.
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European methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) prices will be primarily influenced by gasoline, and therefore crude oil, prices over the coming months, and so appear set to remain low. The MTBE factor against EuroBob gasoline, a measure of MTBE's value relative to gasoline, of which it is a constituent part, dropped sharply at the start of 2015 and market opinion is split over whether it will rebound. Demand has been described as stronger than expected, but this comes during the slow winter season for MTBE consumption, and actually, demand levels remain to be seen.
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About Methyl tertiary butyl ether
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is a colourless, flammable liquid with a characteristic ether odour. It is soluble in water, alcohol and ether and unstable in acidic solutions. MTBE is highly flammable and can form peroxides on storage.
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... take many photos as we retraced our steps - Chartres Cathedral hasn't changed much in the last 500 years, let alone the last month!
As we left Chartres a wide dark band of cloud covered the sky before us. and as we made our way ...
The first seven days in England
... in Folkestone near Radnor Park and walked into town and down the zigzag path to the big playground by the beach. The gas in the van had been playing up so we googled gas repair men and set off early to the most likely place. It turned out to a private house but the man saw Barry and came down. He confirmed Barry's diagnosis the problem without seeing it - a new regulator was needed. So back into town to google caravan places and send off emails. We picked up a new ...
Long plane trips and a busy airport
... as we slowly decended back to land we could see lights on theland this was definitely one of the coolest things that I have ever seen.
When we reached Heathrow Airport it was great to be on land but the fun wasn't over yet collecting our baggage was a night mare as I am a stress head already I was so worried that our luggage wouldnt make it but to my relief all ...
Not long now .....
Bridget writes …
Good news at last!!
I finished my 6
sessions of chemotherapy at the end of May and after a brief stay in hospital
for some blood and antibiotics I began to feel better. I still had regular trips
to the hospital for check-ups but life was getting back to 'normal'. At the end
of July I was given 10 days off so we headed down to Devon
for a week. It ...
Trini Bound - Hurray!!
... which I'm happy to say needed some red wine to steady me afterwards)
We have been thinking about several of our friends who may have been caught up in Hurricane Irene – hope everyone came through OK.
Our lives over the next year or so are a bit uncertain but for the time being we are returning to the boat until December this year. I hear it is raining very heavily ...


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Darwin Cleared of Plagiarism
June 26, 2013|
A new book by an evolution historian asserts that Darwin and Wallace developed their theories of evolution independently.
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A new book by an evolution historian asserts that Darwin and Wallace developed their theories of evolution independently.
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A new study finds strong evidence that bacteria can transfer genes into human genomes, especially in cancer cells.
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Researchers reveal why analyses of cancer-causing mutations are riddled with false positives and demonstrate a new approach that eliminates the problem.
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Nobel Laureate Jerome Karle has passed away at age 94.
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The cell fragments play a role in the body's first line of defense against bacterial infection, helping white blood cells grab blood-borne bacteria in the liver.
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The Justices have decided that isolated sequences of human DNA are not eligible for patent protection, but rules that artificial sequences can be patented.
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Researchers identify thousands of plant genes activated by the gaseous hormone ethylene, which influences ripening, pathogen defense, growth regulation, and more.
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A new analysis suggests that the Human Genome Project has delivered $178 for every federal dollar invested, but many analysts are not convinced by the figures.
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Leading medical and research centers around the world announce a plan to share massive amounts of genetic and clinical information.
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A compound that targets a particular opioid receptor in the amygdala reduces the formation of PTSD-like systems in mice subjected to severe trauma.


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June 2, 2014
Sprint T-Mobile would face hurdles getting merger approved, says Bernstein
After assessing the likely answers to several questions regulators could ask about a Sprint (S)/T-Mobile (TMUS) merger, Bernstein thinks the answers do not favor a straightforward merger obtaining approval if attempted near-term. It keeps Market Perform ratings on both stocks.
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April 1, 2015
Standard General wins RadioShack bid, Reuters says
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved Standard General's bankruptcy bid for RadioShack's (RSHCQ) assets, Reuters reported yesterday, citing court proceedings. Standard plans to keep most of the company's roughly 1,740 stores open in partnership with Sprint (S), which will occupy roughly one-third of each location.
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March 31, 2015
Sprint, Softbank to partner with Tidal music streaming service, TechCrunch says
Jay Z's Tidal music streaming service is partnering with Sprint (S) and Sprint-owner Softbank (SFTBF), reports TechCrunch, citing statements by Vania Schlogel, an executive at Tidal's parent company Aspiro. TechCrunch notes that during a recent launch event, singer Alicia Keys emphasized that the service looks to offer "exclusive experiences" between artists and consumers.
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T-Mobile mid-band spectrum rises in value after recent auction, WSJ says
The value of the mid-band spectrum given by AT&T (T) to T-Mobile (TMUS) as part of their failed bankruptcy proceedings has risen from $1B in 2012 to an estimated $4.7B in the wake of the recent spectrum auction, reports the Wall Street Journal, citing analysts at New Street Research.
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March 26, 2015
On Track receives favorable patent infringement ruling against T-Mobile
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Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge to be available in U.S. beginning April 10
Samsung Electronics America (SSNLF) announced the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge will be available in the U.S. beginning April 10, with pre-orders starting March 27. In the U.S., the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge will be available in Black Sapphire, White Pearl and Gold Platinum -- in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB2 memory options. AT&T (T), Sprint (S), T-Mobile (TMUS), U.S. Cellular (USM) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) will carry both the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge, while Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS will carry the Galaxy S 6. Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy (BBY), as well as Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco Wholesale (COST), Sam's Club (WMT), Target (TGT) and Walmart will also carry the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge. Carriers and retailers will confirm specific pricing and availability.
March 25, 2015
On Track Innovations jumps following ruling in suit with T-Mobile
A judge in the Southern District of New York granted On Track Innovations (OTIV) motion for summary judgment of infringement in a patent lawsuit between the company and T-Moblie. according to a court filing. Shares of On Track jumped 26% to $1.63 in afternoon trading.
March 24, 2015
Sprint CEO may make 'unfortunate misstep,' says FBR Capital
FBR Capital says its vendor checks indicate new Sprint CEO Marcello Claure has undertaken a strategic review of the company's competitive positioning. The firm believes Truco, the strategic advisory group brought in by Claure, is advocating a "premature network rip and replace program." FBR says this approach of converting Sprint's 1.9GHZ spectrum to uplink would be an "unfortunate misstep and a missed opportunity to embrace the technology shift underway." The firm sees risk of Sprint under-investing and weakening its franchise value further. It has a Market Perform rating on the name.
March 23, 2015
RadioShack bankruptcy auction to begin Monday, WSJ says
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March 20, 2015
T-Mobile employment policies struck down by judge, NY Times says
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March 19, 2015
T-Mobile well-positioned to take share in business market, says Pacific Crest
After T-Mobile said it was bringing its Unicarrier programs to the workplace, Pacific Crest believes that the company's low business market share, positive brand image and consumer momentum position it well to take share from incumbents. The firm keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
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Buying a 'DIY' Solar Heater (Water/Pool) on Internet?
We're looking into cutting electricity costs for our 1 story 1700 SF house in Southern California. I did a web search and there are a MULTITUDE of sites claiming you can build your own system for under $200 and save from 30% to 80% off your electric bill. You just need to purchase their "super easy detailed step-by-step" plans for around $40.00.
Is a plan from one of these sites a good purchase?
If not, is this information available for free somewhere?
Is it possible to get all of the components from your local hardware store for under $200?
We were originally thinking of just a solar pool heater and/or hot water heater but the plans say you can furnish your entire household with solar...still under $200.00.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
You can certainly make a DIY solar water heater for your pool for $200 - give or take. It will be simple (and ugly) but you can do it. They will tell you to put together some pipes in a zigzag pattern and put them in a black box with a glass front. Like hot air, hot water rises, so if you put one end of the piping lower than the other, water will circulate and will be heated. They probably will recommend getting a solar powered pump to speed things along. The box will get hot and it will heat water, but you won't have much control over the process.
I would not try to make a DIY cheapo heater for your potable water though. If you need a diagram, you probably don't have the plumbing skills you need to be messing with your house. Even if you did, modern solar water heaters aren't just the simple tube designs. They have sensors and pumps and heat exchangers etc that keep the system operating properly.


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A method of automatically exchanging a presentation among a set of computers. A first presenting computer is positioned relative to at least one receiving computer to facilitate a communication link between the computers. Upon display of a presentation page on the first computer, data representing a given portion of the presentation page is repeatedly broadcast over the communication link. At the receiving computer, the data is received and displayed, and stored for later use. Preferably, the broadcast medium is an infrared communications channel. The data representing the given portion of the presentation page is broadcast in packets, with each packet having a checksum associated therewith. The receiving computer uses the checksum to verify the integrity of the data packet. If data packet integrity is in question, a message is output to the user indicating that the receiving computer should be repositioned relative to the transmitting computer.
1. A method of automatically exchanging a presentation among a set of computers, comprising the steps of:
positioning a first computer and at least one receiving computer to establish a communication channel;
upon display of a presentation page on a first computer, broadcasting data representing a given portion of the presentation page over the communication channel;
at a receiving computer, receiving and storing the data for subsequent use wherein, at the receiving computer, the data is parsed to separate text data from image data.
2. The method as described in
3. The method as described in
4. The method as described in
5. A method of automatically exchanging a presentation among a set of computers, comprising the steps of:
positioning a first computer and at least one receiving computer to establish a communication channel;
upon display of a presentation page on a first computer, broadcasting data representing a given portion of the presentation page over the communication channel, wherein the data is broadcast in packets, and wherein each packet has a checksum associated therewith;
at a receiving computer, verifying the checksum of a given packet; and
at the receiving computer, prompting a use to reposition the receiving computer relative to the first computer if the checksum of a given packet cannot be verified.
6. The method as described in
7. The method as described in
8. The method as described in
9. A method of automatically exchanging a presentation among a set of computers, comprising the steps of:
positioning a first computer and a set of receiving computers so that signals broadcast by the first computer are receivable by the set of receiving computers;
upon display of each presentation page on the first computer, broadcasting to the receiving computers an HTML stream representing information derived from the presentation page; and
at each receiving computer, receiving and storing the HTML stream.
10. The method as described in
11. A method of automatically exchanging a presentation among a set of computers, comprising the steps of:
positioning a first computer and a set of receiving computers so that signals broadcast by the first computer are receivable by the set of receiving computers;
upon display of each presentation page on the first computer, broadcasting to the receiving computers an HTML stream representing information derived from the presentation page; and
at each receiving computer, receiving and storing the HTML stream, wherein, at each receiving computer, the HTML stream is parsed to separate text data from image data, and wherein the image data is stored separately from the text data.
12. A computer, comprising:
a processor;
an IR controller chip;
an IR port set controlled by the IR controller chip and comprising a photodiode for receiving and decoding information bearing IR signals to generate a presentation page being broadcast by another computer; and
a presentation exchange program operable by the processor for receiving and storing the presentation page, wherein the presentation exchange program includes:
means for parsing the presentation page and identifying text, and at least one image element; and
means for storing the text in a first file together with a pointer to a second file in which the image element is stored.
13. The computer as described in
14. A method of automatically exchanging a presentation among a set of computers, comprising the steps of:
receiving a broadcast of a presentation page, currently being displayed by a first computer, in a second computer, wherein the broadcast includes text data of the presentation page and image data of the presentation page; and
storing the text data of the presentation page separately from the image data of the presentation page in the second computer.
15. The method of
at a later time, retrieving the text data and the image data; and
displaying a composite of the text data and image data on the second computer to thereby recreate the presentation page.
16. The method of
upon receipt of the broadcast of the presentation page, displaying on the second computer only the text data of the presentation page.
17. The method of
18. The method of
1. Technical Field
This invention relates generally to techniques for automatically sharing data among computers during a presentation or meeting.
2. Description of the Related Art
Business meetings are frequently led by a speaker who shares information in a visual on-line presentation. Typically, the presentation is created on a computer using a software program (e.g., Freelance� or PowerPoint�) that enables the author to create presentation pages (analogous to overhead �slides�) that are displayed at the meeting using a projector. The projector is driven by a computer. The presentation pages may include text and images, and such programs typically enable the author to create special text effects to present the information in a compelling and interesting manner. On occasion, the presenter distributes copies of his or her on-line presentation. More often than not, however, meeting attendees or participants are forced to copy manually what information that they can as the on-line presentation proceeds. Thus, instead of focusing on the speaker and the presentation, the attendees often expend significant effort attempting to record information from the on-line slides. This is frustrating to the attendees and is often counter-productive, as many such meetings are for the purpose of education or information sharing.
Thus, unless the presenter distributes or otherwise makes available a copy of an on-line presentation, participants have no simple way of obtaining a useful copy of such information.
The present invention addresses this problem.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a participant in a meeting with a copy of an on-line presentation, as a meeting is taking place, by automatically transmitting presentation data to the participant's computer.
It is another object of this invention to provide a mechanism by which a computer may broadcast presentation data to other computers being used by participants in a meeting.
Another object of the present invention is to broadcast information over a communication link between a first computer and a set of one or more computers that are operating in the same local vicinity as the first computer.
A more specific object of this invention is to establish and maintain a data communications link between a transmitting computer and a set of one or more receiving computers that are operating in the same area so that presentation data may be recorded by the receiving computers in a background task.
Still another object of this invention is to provide a mechanism that enables a meeting presenter to provide meeting participants with copies of a presentation automatically during the meeting.
A more general object of this invention is to improve workplace productivity and to reduce the time and effort required to obtain and transcribe meeting notes.
Still another general object of this invention is to eliminate the need for a standalone projector or screen display during a meeting at which an on-line presentation is being made.
Yet another object of this invention is to use wireless communication links (e.g., IR, RF, ultrasound, etc.) between a presenting computer and a set of one or more receiving computers. Alternatively, the inventive protocol may be implemented with a wired solution.
These and other objects are provided in a method of automatically exchanging a presentation among a set of computers. In particular, a first presenting computer is positioned relative to at least one receiving computer to facilitate a communication link between the computers. Upon display of a presentation page on the first computer, data representing a given portion of the presentation page is repeatedly broadcast over the communication link. At the receiving computer, the data is received and displayed, and stored for later use.
Preferably, the broadcast medium is an infrared communications channel. The data representing the given portion of the presentation page preferably is broadcast in packets, with each packet having a checksum associated therewith. The receiving computer uses the checksum to verify the integrity of the data packet. If data packet integrity is in question, a message is output to the user indicating that the receiving computer should be repositioned relative to the transmitting computer. For example, the message is output via a pop-up window or an audible signal.
In the preferred embodiment, the presentation page data is stored in a given format, for example, using hypertext markup language (HTML). This format is convenient as it enables the user to view the page data using a conventional Web browser.
Thus, according to the present invention, known presentation software programs are modified or augmented to automatically broadcast to other computers in a meeting room, a test, and possibly a more detailed version of one or more display pages, being discussed during a presentation. Receiving computers that are configured with the corresponding receiving software capture this information and display it on the receiving computer and, preferably, save it to disk. Further, any correction and/or notes applicable to the presentation can be dynamically shared and saved by the participants.
The foregoing has outlined some of the more pertinent objects and features of the present invention. These objects should be construed to be merely illustrative of some of the more prominent features and applications of the invention. Many other beneficial results can be attained by applying the disclosed invention in a different manner or modifying the invention as will be described. Accordingly, other objects and a fuller understanding of the invention may be had by referring to the following Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment.
For a more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof, reference should be made to the following Detailed Description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates a meeting room in which the present invention is implemented;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a representation notebook computer used in the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram of the components of the notebook computer that are used to facilitate the automatic presentation exchange;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the computer program running on the presenting computer;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the computer program running on a receiving computer; and
FIG. 6 depicts a block diagram of a representative notebook computer for use as either the presenting or receiving computer.
FIG. 1 illustrates a meeting room. Display projector 12 is normally driven by a computer 14, which according to the invention stores a presentation that is to be shared automatically with a number of other participants in the meeting. Computer 14 has a conventional VGA video signal output that drives projector 12 to display a page on a screen or a blank wall. This operation is conventional. One or more of the participants at the meeting have their own computer 16. According to the invention, the presenter's computer 14 (sometimes referred to herein as a �presenting� or sending computer) interacts with the participant computers 16 (each sometimes referred to herein as a �receiving� computer) over a communications link 15 to automatically transmit the leader's presentation so that a copy of the presentation (or portions thereof) is provided to the participants. In this way, participants are freed from having to take detailed notes of the presentation pages and/or to attempt to obtain copies of the presentation.
In an illustrative embodiment, each computer is a notebook or �laptop� computer such as any model in the IBM ThinkPad� family of personal computers. Of course, the particular type and model of computer is not a limitation of the present invention. As seen in FIG. 2, each computer is provisioned with suitable input/output devices to facilitate the automatic presentation exchange. In this embodiment, a given computer has at least one set of preferably high speed infrared (IR) ports 18 mounted on the computer housing. The ports are located in convenient locations around the computer's housing to transmit or receive signaling as required. Alternatively, an IR port set may be implemented in a card bus device (e.g., a PCMCIA card). For example, one set of IR ports is located in the front of the housing while a second set is located in the back. Of course, a set of ports may be located on each of the front, back and side portions of the housing. The particular location of the port set is not a limitation of the instant invention. A given port set comprises a light emitting diode for transmitting IR signals, and a photodiode for receiving transmitted IR signals.
In operation, a given receiving computer's IR port set is positioned relative to a presenting computer's IR port set so that infrared signals issued from the presenting computer may be received at the receiving computer. When a given receiving computer is positioned in this manner, a communication link between the computers is available for transmission of broadcast signals representing the presentation data.
As will be seen, the presenting computer has a software program (namely, a set of instructions executable in a processor) that effects the broadcast of the presentation data, and each receiving computer has a software program that receives, controls the display of, and stores the presentation data in a given format. Each program may be a standalone piece of software, or the two programs may comprise parts of a single program that exhibits the functionality. Thus, a given computer provisioned with the program and the IR port set may operate as either a presenting computer or a receiving computer.
Referring now to FIG. 3, a laptop computer configured according to the present invention includes an IR controller chip 20 that drives a light emitting diode (LED) 22 and photodiode 24 comprising the IR port set 18. As noted above, the LED 22 emits IR signals and the photodiode 24 receives IR signals. Thus, when the computer is configured as a presenting or sending computer, information about the presentation is broadcast using the LED 22 of the IR port set. When the computer is configured as a receiving computer, the photodiode 24 is used to receive the information broadcast from the sending computer. In particular, the IR controller chip 20 (in a sending computer) receives information signals from the computer processor and uses these signals to modulate the infrared signal output by the LED. Conversely, at a receiving computer, IR signals (modulated with information) and received by the photodiode are processed by the IR controller chip 20 to obtain the information. A representative IR controller chip is an IBM Model 31T1502, which is used with a transceiver module such as a Model IBM 31T1101.
Thus, according to one embodiment of the invention, the presenting computer 14 broadcasts the presentation (or portions thereof) using the LED of its port set. Computers 16 receive the presentation using the photodiode of their port set. A given computer, therefore, may function as either a sending or receiving computer. As seen in FIG. 1, the presenter's notebook computer is positioned on the table with its IR port set 18 positioned to broadcast the presentation signals in a manner that will facilitate their being received by the receiving computers 16.
The presenting computer 14 executes a presentation program (such as Freelance or PowerPoint) 21 that is enabled or augmented to provide the functionality of the present invention. Alternatively, the functionality is provided by a standalone program. In either case, the operation is described in the flowchart of FIG. 4. The routine runs as a background task to the presentation program. The logic begins at step 30 when the presenter displays a page from the presentation. As noted above, when the presentation page is displayed, a VGA video signal is output to the projector, which displays the page on the screen or wall. (If all participant computers operate as receiving computers, the projector is not required, of course). At step 32, the inventive routine extracts text from the page, preferably ignoring background colors, decorations, borders, and the like that comprise the remainder of the slide. If the presentation page includes images, these images are processed in step 33. In particular, during this step a image is reduced in resolution or optionally eliminated as determined by a properties setting determined, for example, by the presentation author). Another purpose is to reduce the amount of data transmitted over the link. At step 34, the presentation text and any processed images are converted to a markup language format (e.g., HTML). HTML is a convenient format because receiving computers normally include a Web browser that may be used to display the received presentation data as an HTML page. Referring back to the flowchart, the routine then continues at step 36 with the routine in the presenting computer broadcasting the text and specified pictures via the LED of its IR port set to other computers in the room. At step 38, a test is made to determine whether a new presentation page has been selected for display. If the outcome of the test at step 38 is negative, the routine returns to step 36 to repeat the broadcast of the current page data. If, however, the outcome of the test at step 38 is positive, the routine returns to step 32 and processes the newly-displayed page in the manner already described.
Thus, according to the invention, presentation data from an on-line presentation page is broadcast to each of the receiving computers. A preferred transmission protocol for this broadcast is now described. The transmission preferably starts with a pause period with no transmission. Then, a small amount of data is broadcast identifying that what follows is a presentation broadcast. The following is representative:
Thereafter, the packets of data (each preferably 256 bytes maximum) with the content of the data transmission are then broadcast as follows:
Each receiver computer having an IR port with a photodiode may receive the above data from the presenting computer if the IR port set is positioned appropriately.
FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of the preferred operation of the software program operating on a receiving computer 16. Preferably, this routine operates as a background process. The routine begins at step 40 to test for IR transmissions. If the outcome of the test at step 40 is negative, the routine cycles and waits for input signaling. When an IR transmission is received and processed by the IR controller chip, the resulting signal is validated at step 42. In particular, each data packet is applied to a checksum routine to determine if the data matches the checksum appended to the packet. If the outcome of the test at step 42 indicates that data packets are valid, the routine continues at step 44 to parse the data stream. At step 46, the images (if any) are separated out and placed into separate files with randomly assigned unique names. In this step, the HTML image tag pair (for each image) is replaced with a tag to the newly-created file in the HTML document so that the image data is no longer in-line in the HTML document. At step 48, the resulting HTML is stored in a randomly assigned uniquely named file. At step 50, this file is passed to the receiving computer's Web browser and thus displayed using local browser resources.
Thus, in the illustrative embodiment, image data is optionally removed from the page before it is displayed on the receiving computer. (This processing is not required, of course). This processing ensures that the meeting participants receive at least the text information on their display screens as the presentation is being given. Later, however, when the user reviews the stored presentation, the image data may be added back into the presentation to provide a more complete version of the original presentation. Moreover, by storing each presentation page in its own file, the recipient of such information may annotate the file and then readily save the annotated file.
Returning back to the flowchart, if the outcome of the test at step 42 indicates that data packets are not valid (because, for example, there is an interruption in the received signal, there is a failure to match the checksum, or any other such reason), the routine branches to step 52 to notify the user that link integrity is in question. Thus, for example, receiving computer displays a pop-up window with a message indicating that the computer is having difficulty in receiving the signal. The particular message depends on the type of problem being experienced. Thus, for example, one illustrative message may simply provide a suggestion for pointing the computer's IR ports more directly at the sending computer. The routine may also provide the user with a visual signal, such as a small bar graph, indicating the IR signal strength as the user's positions the computer relative to the sending computer.
As can be seen, each receiving computer that maintains a communication link with the sending computer displays and stores given data representing the presentation. Preferably, the data is stored and displayed using an HTML format so that the receiving computer's Web browser may be used to display the information. Alternatively, the data is stored in a format of the presentation program (e.g., a .ppt file extension for PowerPoint).
Referring now to FIG. 6, there is depicted a block diagram of the principal components of a sending or receiving computer. The IR controller preferably communicates with the computer through the serial adapter 178. As illustrated, the computer includes a central processing unit (CPU) 126 which executes software instructions. While any appropriate microprocessor can be utilized for CPU 126, CPU 126 is preferably one of the PowerPC� line of microprocessors available from IBM Microelectronics. Alternatively, CPU 126 can be implemented as one of the x86-type microprocessors, which are available from a number of vendors such as Intel. In addition to CPU 126, an optional math coprocessor 127, cache controller 128, and cache memory 130 are coupled to high-speed CPU local bus 125. Math coprocessor 127 is an optional processor, distinct from CPU 126, that performs mathematic computations with greater efficiency than CPU 126. Math coprocessor 127 is optional since the performance advantage provided by a math coprocessor may be achieved by enhancements to CPU 126, such as the implementation of multiple floating-point execution units. Cache memory 130 comprises a small high-speed memory which stores frequently accessed data and instructions. The operation of cache 130 is controlled my cache controller 128, which maintains a directory of the contents of cache 130 and enforces a selected cache coherency protocol.
CPU local bus 125 is coupled to buffer 132 to provide communication between CPU local bus 125 and system bus 134, which extends between buffer 132 and a further buffer 136. System bus 134 is connected to bus control and timing unit 138 and direct memory access (DMA) unit 140, comprising central arbiter 148 and DMA controller 141. DMA controller 141 supports memory accesses that do not involve CPU 126. Direct memory accesses are typically employed to transfer data directly between RAM 158 and an �intelligent� peripheral device, such as disk adapter 182. DMA requests from multiple peripheral devices are arbitrated by central arbiter 148. As described below, central arbiter 148 also regulates access to devices coupled to expansion bus 144 by control signals transmitted via arbitration control bus 142.
CPU 126 accesses data and instructions from and stores data to volatile random access memory (RAM) 158 through memory controller 150, which comprises memory control unit 150, address multiplexer 154, and data buffer 156. RAM 158 includes an error message handler 159 that provides the inventive functionality of the present invention described below. Memory control unit 152 generates read enable and write enable signals to facilitate storage and retrieval of data and includes address translation facilities that map virtual addresses utilized by CPU 126 into physical addresses within RAM 158. RAM 158 comprises a number of individual volatile memory modules which store segments of operating system and application software while power is supplied to the computer. The software segments are partitioned into one or more virtual memory pages which each contain a uniform number of virtual memory addresses. When the execution of software requires more pages of virtual memory that can be stored within RAM 158, pages that are not currently needed are swapped with the required pages, which are stored within nonvolatile storage devices 122-124. Memory controller 150 further includes address multiplexer 154, which selects particular addresses within RAM 158, and data buffer 156, which buffers data read from and stored to RAM 158. Memory controller 150 also provides memory protection that isolates system processes and user processes within the virtual address space allocated to each process.
Still referring to FIG. 5, buffer 136 provides an interface between system bus 134 and expansion bus 144. Connected to expansion bus 144 are a number of I/O slots 146 for receiving adapter cards which may be further connected to an I/O device or memory. Arbitration control bus 142 couples DMA controller 141 and central arbiter 148 to I/O slots 146 and disk adapter 182. By implementing a bus arbitration protocol, central arbiter 148 regulates access to expansion bus 144 by extension cards, controllers, and CPU 126. In addition, central arbiter 148 arbitrates for ownership of expansion bus 144 among the bus masters coupled to expansion bus 144. Bus master support allows multiprocessor configurations of expansion bus 144 to be created by the addition of bus master adapters containing a processor and its support chips.
System bus 134 is coupled to planar I/O bus 168 through buffer 166. Attached to planar I/O bus 168 are a variety of I/O adapters and other peripheral components, including display adapter 170, disk adapter 182, nonvolatile RAM 174, clock 172, serial adapter 178, timers 180, read only memory (ROM) 186, CD-ROM adapter 188, keyboard/mouse controller 184, network adapter 185, modem 187, and parallel adapter 176. Display adapter 170 translates graphics data from CPU 126 into R G, and B video signals utilized to drive display device 114. Depending upon the operating system and application software running, the visual output may include text, graphics, animation, and multimedia video. Disk adapter 182 controls the storage of data to and the retrieval of data from hard disk drive 124 and diskette drive 122. Disk adapter 182 handles tasks such as positioning the read/write heads within drives 122 and 123 and mediating between drives 122 and 123 and CPU 126. Nonvolatile RAM 114 stores system configuration data that describes the present configuration of the computer.
Clock 172 is utilized by application programs executed by CPU 126 for time of day calculations. Serial adapter 178 provides a synchronous or a synchronous serial interface which enables the computer to communicate with a remote data processing system or peripheral device. It also connects to the IR controller as previously described. Serial communication is governed by a serial communication protocol such as RS-232, RS-422, or the like. Timers 180 comprise multiple interval timers which may be utilized by application or operating system software to time one or more selected events within the computer.
ROM 186 typically stores a basic input/output system (BIOS) which provides user-transparent I/O when CPU 126 is operating under the DOS operating system. BIOS also includes power on self-test (POST) diagnostic routines which perform system set up at power on. CD-ROM adapter 188 interfaces CD-ROM drive 124 with planar I/O bus 134 to support retrieval of data from an optical disk loaded within CD-ROM drive 124. Keyboard/mouse controller 184 interfaces keyboard 116 and a graphical pointing device such as a trackpad or mouse 118.
Finally, the computer includes network adapter 185, modem 187, and parallel adapter 176, which facilitate communication between the computer and peripheral devices or other data processing systems. Network adapter 185 is utilized to connect the computer to an unillustrated local area network (LAN) or other computer network such as the Internet, an intranet or the like. Modem 187 supports communication between the computer and another data processing system over a standard telephone line. Parallel port 176 transmits printer control signals and output data to a printer through a parallel port. At start up, a �bootstrap� or primary operating system loader is run to load segments of an operating system (OS) (not shown) into RAM 158 and launch execution of the operating system.
The present invention is quite advantageous. As is readily apparent, the invention method and mechanism provides a simple and efficient technique for providing each participating user a copy of the on-line presentation so the users do not have to spend time copying down the presentation. The presentation data (or at least some portion thereof) is preferably displayed in realtime (using a Web browser, for example) as the presentation proceeds. Information representing a presentation page is stored in a file that may be annotated by the user of the receiving computer. Moreover, one of ordinary skill will appreciate that if all participants in the meeting have computers configured as receiving computers, there is no need for an expensive projector and a wall or screen on which to display the on-line presentation.
While use of an IR broadcast protocol is preferred, one of ordinary skill will appreciate that other communications techniques may be used. Thus, for example, if the computers do not support a broadcast protocol, then a slower data rate protocol can be constructed on top of a higher bi-directional protocol based on any kind of differentiation possible that would let the data rate protocol convey one and zero bits. For example, a communication may be initiated in one of two ways that causes one of two error responses at the receiver. This may be needed if all of the receiving computers try to simultaneously carry on a two way conversation with the sending computer's IR system.
Another communication protocol alternative is to have each receiving computer assigned a time slice window for communication. An initial communication attempt (with possible failure) is then used to synchronize all of the receiving computer clocks. Thereafter, each receiving computer is assigned a one second (or other amount) time window for communicating with the sending computer in a round-robin manner. Preferably, this protocol is set up manually by having the presenter type in the number of receiving computers and having each receiver enter (e.g., by typing) in a unique number from 1 to N, where N is the number of receiving computers. Each of the receiving computers disables its IR port during all but its own time window. An automatic assignment is also possible where the receiving computers establish connections via a protocol that uses random numbers to set a time for the initial communication (with the hope of not interfering with a neighbor) until each has successfully been assigned a unique number by the presenting computer.
Of course, if desired, each of the receiving computers may be hardwired to the presenting computer, for example, over a Token Ring or Ethernet connection to facilitate the transmission of the presentation data. Thus, the computers may be connected over a local area network, a wide area network, over an intranet or even the Internet. The Internet or intranet connection is quite useful because, as noted above, the inventive routine preferably transmit and store the presentation pages as HTML (or any other convenient markup language such as SGML, XML, or the like). When physical connections are used in this manner, one or more of the computers may not be located in the same physical location. The inventive sharing of on-line presentation data thus may be implemented over a wireless or wired communication channel or link according to the present invention. The channel may support half duplex or full duplex communications. Further, a first receiving computer may connect to the presenting computer over one type of link (e.g., IR) while a second computer connects to the presenting computer over another type of link (e.g., a wired connection).
As previously discussed, the above-described functionality preferably is implemented in software executable in a processor, namely, as a set of instructions (program code) in a code module resident in the random access memory of the computer. Until required by the computer, the set of instructions may be stored in another computer memory, for example, in a hard disk drive, or in a removable memory such as an optical disk (for eventual use in a CD ROM) or floppy disk (for eventual use in a floppy disk drive), or downloaded via the Internet or other computer network.
In addition, although the various methods described are conveniently implemented in a general purpose computer selectively activated or reconfigured by software, one of ordinary skill in the art would also recognize that such methods may be carried out in hardware, in firmware, or in more specialized apparatus constructed to perform the required method steps.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by letters patent is set forth in the following claims:
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At left, Patrick Crawford, associate professor of chemistry, works wtih students in the lab. Pre-pharmacy students will take general and organic chemistry classes. Pre-pharmacy students will also take biology classes, working in the lab with instructor Stephanie Fuhr, at right.
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Pre-pharmacy students typically spend two or three years completing the pre-professional pharmacy curriculum, followed by four years at an accredited school of pharmacy leading to the doctor of pharmacy degree. More than half of students entering professional pharmacy programs nationwide have three or more years of pre-professional study, and about one third have completed bachelor's degrees.
What graduates do
Kylie Lindquist '04 is a pharmacist at Express Scripts in Mason, Ohio.
Mark Cobo '12 is pursuing his doctor of pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and working as a pharmacy technician at Walgreens.
Rachel Gahn '09 is pursuing her doctor of pharmacy at the University of Minnesota.
Pre-pharmacy students take courses in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, along with other coursework to prepare them for the schools to which they intend to apply.
The 114,000-square-foot Hanson Hall of Science houses the pre-health programs and the departments of biology, chemistry and physics. Special facilities include high-tech individual labs for biochemistry and physical chemistry, anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics and human cadaver dissection, among others.
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Class sizes are small, with highest numbers around 60 students, and no classes are taught by teaching assistants. Professors teach both the lecture and lab portions of their classes, ensuring continuity and connection between theory and practice.
Augustana's liberal arts foundation helps students learn to analyze issues from more than one angle, communicate well and solve problems through critical and creative thinking. These skills empower their studies in their major field as undergraduates at Augustana, in their chosen professional and graduate programs, and later in their careers within a complex global market.
Augustana's pharmacy school placement rate is 95 percent over the past five years. Once in pharmacy school, our graduates find they have been prepared extremely well for their professional training in the field.
Adam Setter '09, biology major, biochemistry minor
"I chose Augustana because I felt it gave me the best opportunity to learn and grow over the next four years. Now, looking back, it far exceeded my expectations by helping create who and what I am today as a scholar, future professional, and individual. In my studies, the challenging curriculum and face-to-face interaction with my professors complemented each other to best prepare me for Pharmacy School. In addition, Augustana's incredible track record helped me secure an internship at Walgreens to further supplement my education."
Simi Narayan '08, biology and pre-medicine majors, Spanish minor
"My experiences at Augustana gave me an edge over other pharmacy school candidates and have proved helpful throughout my first year of pharmacy school as well. At Augustana I mastered more than just academics—I mastered the skills necessary to be a successful professional in a rapidly changing field."
Hasselmo winner has heart and mind in the right placeFueled by a heart defect and an interest in research, junior Brandon Wills earned the 2015 Hasselmo Prize for Academic Pursuit and its $5,000 award. The biology major will conduct genetics research at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Ill., this summer.
Observer wins 18 awards, breaks school recordAugustana College's student newspaper, the Augustana Observer, has done it again, collecting 18 awards from the Illinois College Press Association to break the newspaper's record of 17 awards in 2011.
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