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BDNA, the leading Data as a Service (DaaS) company, today announced the hiring of Len Fischer as executive vice president of Marketing. In his role, Fischer will have global responsibility for BDNA's corporate brand, field marketing, corporate communications, web properties and integrated marketing efforts.
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"Today's enterprises are facing monumental challenges in effectively managing data variety, variability and veracity and through our innovative DaaS solution, we are helping Fortune 1000 companies solve these challenges," said Constantin Delivanis, chief executive officer at BDNA. "Len's strong mix of corporate branding, software marketing and demand generation expertise, will play a vital role in elevating the profile of BDNA among key audiences, specifically enabling enterprises to realize there is a solution available in the market today designed to solve their data challenges."
Most recently, Fischer held key leadership roles in revenue management and regional marketing at Informatica Corporation. During his tenure at Informatica, Fischer played an instrumental role in the company's growth from an early stage technology company to the number one independent provider of data integration software. Previously, he led a team of marketing professionals to create industry leading demand generation, field marketing, customer advocacy and telemarketing programs for the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.
"It is an exciting time to be a part of BDNA. Not only is the company experiencing rapid growth in the heart of Silicon Valley, but they have solved the number one data related challenge that enterprise IT departments face today," said Len Fischer, executive vice president of marketing at BDNA. "As the data related challenges enterprise IT departments face grow exponentially, BDNA is in a prime position to increase its market share and tell its unique story to its key audiences."
Fischer is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and has a MBA from Pepperdine University.
About BDNA
BDNA is the leading Data as a Service company whose industrialized approach to delivering clean data enriched with the right market intelligence solves the challenge enterprise IT has faced for years in wasteful spending, recognizing risk, improving IT processes and unlocking new value streams. Using BDNA's TechnopediaTM as the common language, data intelligence flows to the right places of an organization, applications now give valuable insights and organizations are better connected with each other and their customers. Venture backed, the company has locations around the globe and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information, please visit www.bdna.com.
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How do Shakespeare's "Sonnet 31" and Donne's "Holy Sonnet 10" compare and contrast with each other? It's just to give me an overview, which would be great! Thank you.
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The sonnets contrast with each other on subject, underlying metaphor, entity being addressed along with problem and solution. On the other hand, they compare with each other in regard to optimistic tone and on the thematic topic of eternal life, although they contrast once again on the means of attaining eternal life.
In Donne's sonnet, "Death Be not Proud, Holy Sonnet 10," the subject is the real or feigned power of a personified Death. Donne asserts that Death's power is feigned. The underlying metaphor is the comparison of Death to a pleasant refreshing sleep. The entity being addressed by the poem is Death, itself. The problem or situation presented in the octave is that Death has no power to kill the speaker and that those who Death takes are only resting. The solution presented in the sestet is that Death is the pawn of fate and kings and that when the dead awake to eternal life, then Death itself shall die.
In Shakespeare's "Sonnet 31," the subject is the nature of the poetic speaker's beloved in whom all hearts reside and who is Love personified. The underlying metaphor compares past loves lost to death with the quality of all-encompassing love in the present beloved. The person being addressed is the living beloved. The problem or situation presented in the octave is the tears of mourning shed for lost loves that now are accumulated in the beloved. The solution presented in the sestet is that the beloved, who embodies all who have preceded, is now the sole recipient of the speaker's love and devotion.
Both speak of eternal life, Donne's of eternal life through victory over Death, a victory in which Death will die, and Shakespeare's of eternal life through metaphorical resurrection through the all-encompassing qualities of the newly beloved one. The final contrast is that Donne is theologically serious while Shakespeare is entirely metaphorical.
The rhyme scheme of Donne's marks it as a Petrarchan sonnet in an a b b a a b b a c d d c e f scheme with no rhyming end couplet, while the rhyme scheme of Shakespeare's marks it as a Shakespearean sonnet, which is an innovation on the Petrarchan sonnet. It is in an a b a b c d c d e f e f gg scheme with a rhyming end couplet. Both sonnets have subject changes at the fifth and ninth lines as established by Petrarch as the definitive sonnet structure. In Donne's the changes, or turns (called voltas), are from those who have died to (5) the metaphor of sleep for death to (9) Death being the slave of kings and chance, etc. In Shakespeare's, the turns are from Love to (5) the speaker's tears for those past to (9) the new love being the grave of the past loves, their embodiment, their completion.


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Just had a lovely lunch at John Dory yesterday.
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--the yummy crab spread that comes with the bread as an amuse is delicious
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Nice selection of wines by the glass (which we had).
Excellent service with only one misstep when the busboy tried to take away the plate of chips with one chip left (without asking if we were done). Note to busboy: never remove any remaining french fries from a table of ladies without final confirmation!!
The place is pretty small, so don't plan on going with any large groups. The decor is a bit kitschy but cute. Kind of like living in an eclectic house boat with a lot of overloaded aquatic themed decor.
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One of the things that I love to do is to highlight interesting people. Perhaps they are a great parent (mom or dad), a wonderful role model or a fascinating entrepreneur. Sometimes they just have a really good lesson to teach.
In Lise Robinson I found many of these qualities and I especially like how she helped her kids through the transition of the marriage to their dad ending and then into their new life with the woman their mom describes as her "soulmate."
These are some excerpts from our interview then and while the kids are older (the boys were 24, 22, 12 and 10 at the time) the lesson remains the same.
Lise, after your divorce from your ex-husband you met and fell in love with a woman. How did you explain this to your children ?
I came out to my oldest two a couple of years earlier. They were totally on board with it. My younger two weren't sure how to take it at first. I had to explain to them that I fell in love with Jo. Once they got to know Jo, they just accepted our relationship. Zachary (Lise's youngest at ten years old) has become very attached to her.
I can honestly say I found my soulmate. We have been together since the day we met (even though, on that night, we both laid it on the line that neither of us were looking for a relationship). We've been through more than most in the short time we have been together and we're still together which speaks for itself. Through losing loved ones, pain, sadness, and parenting challenges we've held strong. We've taught each other, supported one another, cried and laughed together, but most importantly we loved each other through all of it.
We like to travel, and love to laugh! When we get to laughing, it gets bad!
Our birthdays are only a day apart. We're both Virgo's. We're sometimes too much alike!
How did you introduce your children to your, then, girlfriend?
I told my older boys about her before they met her. As for my younger two, well, she was introduced as "Jo." Questions came later when they put 2 and 2 together.
How did they respond to that news?
My older boys were totally okay with it. They have friends that are in same sex relationships.
My 22 year old cried at our wedding reception (July 16, 2010) and said, "this is the happiest I've ever seen my mother."
I had to explain to my 12 year old (who was then 9) what "gay" was and that it's okay and that didn't change who I am or how I feel about him, that I am still "mom."
My youngest was only 7 and used to laugh and say "mom's gay because she loves a girl." That took a little time and explaining, today he is happy to have 2 moms!
I don't refer to myself as "gay", it's a label, I don't feel I need to label myself or anyone for that matter. I'm just me. I'm a woman who fell in love with a woman.
Do you have any advice to share with someone going through a similar situation?
First and foremost, be true to yourself. Live your life for you. Explain to your children how you feel , let them know that it's okay to follow your heart. Listen to them as they voice their concerns and thoroughly explain things they question. Love them and teach them that it's okay to be who you are. When they hear negative things, which they will, explain to them that people have different beliefs, and that's okay, we should all be respectful and kind.
How do you split household chores and familial responsibilities?
I am not sure that this is a good question for me…we kind of just do what needs to be done. There aren't any real assigned chores per say. Basically we pick up after ourselves. Whoever is home more does what needs to be done on any given day. I do most of the cooking and "let" the kids make some of their own things so that they learn skills they will need later in life. They actually ask if they can cook!
Do the kids have assigned chores?
They clean their rooms and play with pups.
Please share with us your best piece of mothering advice?
Love and nurture your children as much as you can. Teach your children to be true to themselves and be kind and respectful of all things. Give them the tools they need to become healthy, happy adults.
I think that you can see why I thought my conversation with Lise was important to share.
I would love to hear about a parent that you admire or that has an important lesson to teach us. Please share in the comments.
Perhaps you may even see a feature story on this parent…How fun would that be?
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Hi Elise,
What a great interview with Lise. I did have to introduce my husband to my daughter after a divorce. I too had to ease in with his 3 kids. Lise…you are on target: Be true to yourself. When you are, and love is there it can conquer all. As long as we take our time and notice reactions of kids involved, deal with them individually things work out fine. Love is a powerful energy.
Blessings to you and your family Lise!
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Set ablaze the billboards and their advertisements
Love with all your hearts and never forget
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Adorable! Moo is just.... too cute!
You may want to re-think bringing him to my house in May. I will probably lock him in our secret closet and you will never find him. Seriously, he has turned into a totally gorgeous doggie and he has such a cool personality.
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Thanks for the smile, precious little Mufasa. Kisses to you sweet boy
I agree with you little Moo-man! But of course Kay is lucky to have such a hansome boy telling her to smell the flowers!
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Reinaldo Moya
Imagined ArchipelagosPlay
|Francesca Anderegg
|Brent Funderburk
Recorded on 05/29/2013, uploaded on 01/16/2014
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Reinaldo Moya's Imagined Archipelagos takes as its inspiration ideas from Latin American culture, as well as the music of Moya's native Venezuela. Moya writes, "The initial idea behind Imagined Archipelagos was to write a series of short pieces for violin and piano inspired by Mayan culture. The first movement was originally titled Tzolkin, after a Mayan calendar that consists of 13 months of 20 days each. In this movement, musical phrases consisting of 13 and 20 notes unfold at different rates between the violin and the piano. The second movement became a depiction of the goddess Ix Chel, one of the most important female deities in the Mayan pantheon." About his music, Moya writes: "Intoxicating and elusive rhythms create an atmosphere of shifting perspectives; the melodies unfurl gracefully above these rhythmic webs, and underneath it all, the harmonic shifts can feel subtle or seismic. All of this is an effort to bring to life a music that reflects my personal vision of Latin America, with all of its intricacies and contradictions." Francesca Anderegg and Reinaldo Moya
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Oct 25, 1994
|Filing date
|Aug 13, 1990
|Priority date
|Aug 13, 1990
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Jeffrey D. Campbell, Graham O. Gearing
|Original Assignee
|Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (27), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (35), Classifications (10), Legal Events (7)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates to new and improved detectors for detecting electrostatic discharge (ESD) events occuring in electronic components and electronic assemblies. The invention is particularly directed to detectors which can be positioned directly on or closely adjacent to the miniature electronic components and printed circuit board assemblies presently in use.
The electronics industry began to experience static problems in the 1960s, typically in the form of damage to components resulting from electrostatic discharges. In layman's language, mini lightning bolts occur within such electronic devices due to the build up and discharge of electrostatic potentials, with the lightning bolts or electrostatic discharges causing damage to components, which damage is not readily detected, even in testing of the components.
This problem has become more severe as technology advances have resulted in smaller and more dense semi-conductors which are more suspectible to damage from such electrostatic discharge events. Electronic device susceptabilities are now routinely as low as 100 volts. Human beings can generally feel events no lower than 3500 volts.
A variety of instruments are currently manufactured for the purpose of measuring electrostatic fields in the area around an electronic assembly work space. Instruments of this type provide an alarm or a record of the measured electrostatic field level when a preset threshold is exceeded. Such instruments are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,785,294 and the references of record in that patent.
Instruments of this nature are large compared to the electronic assemblies to be protected and are used in the work areas to monitor static field levels, but do not provide for an indication of the occurrence of an actual ESD event at a specific device or a PC board.
The present invention preferably utilizes a non-destructive direct reading display element. A non-destructive direct reading display element is one which can be read at any time to determine whether or not an ESD event has occurred, and if not, remains capable of indicating a subsequent ESD event. This is in contrast to an indirect reading display element which requires some type of change of condition in order to be read, which change prevents the element from subsequently indicating an ESD event. A photographic film is an example of an indirect reading display element, since the film must developed to determine whether not an ESD event has been detected. After developing, the film is mo longer useable to indicate an ESD event. A liquid crystal display is an example of a non-destructive direct reading display element. The liquid crystal display element can be read at any time without adversely affecting its capability of indicating a subsequent ESD event, if there has not beech a prior ESD event.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,838,653 discloses the use of an array of liquid crystal elements for the measurement of the build up of static electrical charge or electric field strength, i.e., for field monitoring. In order to achieve the desired sensitivity, the elements are connected in series. Earlier U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,286,210 and 3,627,408 disclose the use of a liquid crystal display element for an ion indicator or meter for detecting high voltage electric fields. These patents are not concerned with the detection and/or recording of actual ESD events.
Products in the ESD monitoring market focus on monitoring electric fields. While knowledge of the electric field level is helpful, experience with field level measurement has demonstrated that control of electric fields in manufacturing environments is nearly impossible, especially over large areas. The detectors detect non threatening fields from clothing, hair, etc. Also, problems are encountered at work benches and work areas where high voltage equipment is operated (CRT monitors, etc).
Field monitors alarm when threatening fields are present. They detect so many threats that tracking the source of each becomes an unbearable task. Some are real threats, some are not. The distinction is really the stored energy involved. This available energy is actually the destructive power behind an ESD source and is a product of the source capacitance and voltage. The stored energy is described by the equation E=1/(2CV2). No method exists for measurement of the sources capacitance without a direct connection. Therefore, prior to an event, one cannot measure the energy level of a potential ESD event. To further cloud this issue, insulators are less of a threat because they cannot quickly dump their charge to a device, i.e., they have no efficient discharge mechanism. Charge must move for a device to be damaged, and during an ESD event, it moves typically in nanoseconds. No method exists for the proximity measurement of discharge resistance.
Detection of ESD events overcomes these difficulties. An event monitor effectively "listens" for electric field transients generated during an ESD event. The distinction between ESD and other transients is their speed. The strength of an electrostatic discharge event is proportional to the level of the measured pulse. An event monitor is not false triggered by slowly changing fields in the area which causes field monitors to alarm.
The device of U.S. Pat. No. 4,838,653 relies on capacitive voltage division to measure the electric field. Consider a model of the equivalent circuit with two capacitors in series between the voltage source and ground. The voltage across each capacitor is inversely proportional to it's capacitance. The capacitor between the source and the internal node is the stray capacitance between the charged object and the plate of the display. The second capacitor models the display capacitance.
The continuous voltage source is divided by the capacitance ratio between the charged element and display square. The theoretical maximum sensitivity of passive LCD materials is 105 volts/meter, far too low for use as an ESD sensor.
Another type of device is shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,825,152. A piece of photographic film is positioned between two electrodes which serve as an antenna for picking up an ESD event and provide a spark gap. An event of sufficient strength will produce a spark at the gap, which spark is recorded in the photographic film. The film is later developed in the usual matter and visually inspected to determine if an ESD event has been detected and recorded. In order to visually determine the occurrence of an ESD event, this secondary film developing process must occur thereby preventing subsequent use of the film if no spark has occurred.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved detector for detecting very low voltage electrostatic discharge events at a specific electronic component or on an electronic assembly or PC board. Also, it is an object to provide such a detector which can directly mounted on the component or assembly to be monitored, and in addition, one which can be directly mounted on and connected to the body of a human assembler. This detector will provide an immediate visual indication of such an event and will not require developing.
It is a particular object of the present invention to provide such a detector which is small and inexpensive and therefore practical for use with the very large number of miniature electronic components and assemblies presently being produced. A further object of the invention is to provide such a detector which operates with a direct reading display element, preferably only a single liquid crystal display element. An additional object is to provide such a detector which can detect the low voltage ESD events without requiring amplification or a Dower source and provide an indication which is readily distinguished by the unaided human eye.
It is an object of the invention to provide such at detector incorporating a display element which changes indication on exposure to a change in voltage level, and an ESD sensor with circuitry for connecting the ESD sensor to the display element, and in the preferred embodiment, with a mounting arrangement for directly mounting the sensor and display onto the device to be monitored. A further object of the invention is to provide such a detector in which in one configuration, the display element and sensor are in a single component, and in another configuration, they are in separate components. An additional object is to provide such a detector which for some display elements, incorporates amplifier and/or latch circuitry.
These and other objects, advantages, features and results will more fully appear in the course of the following description.
A detector for detecting electrostatic discharge events in an electronic component, printed circuit board, or assembly device, including a non-destructive direct read inc display element which changes indication on exposure to a change in voltage level, an electrostatic discharge sensor and a circuit for connecting the sensor to the display element. In one embodiment, a detector including means for mounting the sensor and a direct reading display element directly on the device to be monitored, with a direct electrical connection or a magnetic coupling, preferably as a single component. In another embodiment, an antenna and an amplifier to increase power to drive the display portion of the detector which can be mounted near sensitive electronic components on a printed circuit board.
FIG. 1 is an electrical diagram of a detector for detecting an electrostatic discharge event and incorporating an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 is an illustration of one form of construction for the detector of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an electrical diagram of an alternative embodiment of the detector of the invention, which relies on detection of the change in transient magnetic fields that occurs when an ESD event takes place.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating one construction for the embodiment of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a detector and FIG. 6 is a side view of the detector of FIG. 5, illustrating one arrangement for direct mounting of the detector on a component;
FIG. 7 is an electrical diagram for another alternative embodiment of the detector which relies on capacitance coupling;
FIG. 8 is an illustration of the attachment of a detector to the body of an assembler;
FIG. 9 is a view similar to that of FIG. 8 illustrating attachment to the wrist and to a finger of the assembler;
FIG. 10 is a diagram similar to that of FIG. 7 illustrating operation when the circuit board is directly grounded in the housing;
FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention showing a detector and a printed circuit board in a housing; and
FIG. 12 is an electrical schematic for an embodiment of the detector.
The exposure of an electronic device to an ESD event can be determined by a direct measurement and can be determined by a proximity measurement. A direct measurement may be made by wiring a detector to the connection pins of the component or assembly device to be monitored. The sensing of an over stress condition or an ESD event is used to produce a change in indication in a display element, typically an optical change in a bi-stable liquid crystal display. The change in indication may be a change in state or a change in color or a change in transmissivity or a change in other observable condition. A preferred embodiment of a direct measurement detector is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In the proximity measurement embodiment, a sensor detects ESD events by capturing the current generated by the event in an antenna adjacent to the element to be monitored. The signal from the antenna is amplified for driving a bi-stable display. A presently preferred embodiment of a proximity detector is shown in FIG. 3 and 4.
Sensors used in such applications should be fast and sensitive in order to capture the relatively short duration and low energy ESD events which are likely to damage the electronic components. Typically the energy associated with ESD events ranges from picojoules to microjoules and have a duration of nanoseconds to microseconds. This is the total energy dissipated by the ESD event and is not all available for the detector. Most of this energy is converted to heat during the event. For example, a 100 volt event produces 0.5 microjoules of energy. Usually only about 5 percent of this energy can be coupled into the detector.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a detector 11 comprising a sensor 12 and display element 13 is connected to the pins 14 of an electronic device 15. In this embodiment, the sensor utilizes a plurality of diodes 16 connected as a bridge rectifier to provide a unipolar voltage across the display. FIG. 2 shows the diodes and display mounted on a printed circuit board 17 carried in a housing 18 with attachment clips 19 for affixing the assembly to the electronic device 15. The electrical connections may be made by elastomer connections or spring clips or otherwise as desired. The elastomer connectors are conventional and are sometimes referred to as Zebra strips.
The sensor of the detector measures ESD exposure at the device level by measuring the difference in voltage levels between pins of the device. During an ESD event, the voltage across pins is three to four times the normal operating voltage. The bridge type sensor connected to all pins simulatenously monitors all pins for the greatest voltage difference. When a voltage threshold, determined by the characteristics of the display, is exceeded, the display changes state thereby providing an indication of exposure of the device to an ESD event which exceeds a predetermined level. In a simpler version, the diode bridge is not used and pins of the device are connected to the display by direct electrical connections, which serve as the sensor. In such an arrangement the detector may be considered a single component with the display element and connection also serving as the sensor.
A preferred form for the display 13 is a ferroelectric liquid crystal display which is bi-stable and which provides a visual indication of change of state, typically a change in color.
In this embodiment, an ESD event will produce a voltage between 15 and 25 volts for about 15 nanoseconds across the electronic device. The bridge rectifier of the sensor will convert this pulse to the polarity for driving the display. While the ESD event exists for only tens of nanoseconds, the voltage from the sensor to the display remains for several microseconds. This display pulse duration is a function of the circuit characteristics and can be selected, depending on the display resistance, the display capacitance, and the diode reverse recovery time.
Various types of liquid crystal displays which exhibit bi-stability may be used, including smectic A and chiral smectic C. A twisted nematic (TN) display also may be used. The low sensitivity and slow response time of the TN display are similar to that of the smectic A display; also the TN display has no memory. The chiral smetic C is a ferroelectric which exhibits greater sensitivity and speed than the other two, and permits detection of ESD events without a powered amplifier and latching circuitry. Reference may be made to the following US patents for additional information on such liquid crystal displays: U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,367,924; 4,563,059; 4,813,767; 4,813,771; and 4,840,463.
It should be noted that electronic component and assembly devices operate with a wide range of voltage levels, typically in the order of three to forty volts depending upon the device characteristics. This means that different detector sensitivities must be utilized for devices with different voltage levels. Also, since the devices, typically semiconductors, are packaged in many different package sizes, shapes and configurations, the arrangement for direct connection of the detector to the device must be designed for each type of device.
In FIGS. 3 and 4, a proximity type detector 23 includes a sensor 24 and display 25 positioned adjacent a device 26 to be monitored. The sensor includes an antenna or rod 27 and a detector 28 for providing the unipolar drive to the device. A component 28 and connecting leads 29 of the device 26 are shown in dotted lines.
The detector sensor functions with magnetically coupled energy induced during an ESD event adjacent to the device to be monitored. Normal transistent currents in a device during circuit operation do not exceed 0.5 amperes. However during an ESD event, the currents in the leads 29 in the device can easily exceed 5 amperes with low resistance discharge paths. Furthermore, currents in the device during an ESD event have rise times of about 2 nanoseconds which yield high di/dt factors and induce large voltages in nearby conductors. The detector uses a conductor as an antenna in the path of the changing magnetic field, which converts the rapidly changing field to a voltage which actuates the display. Currents in leads 29 will produce a substantial voltage in the antenna 27. The antenna for the proximity detector may include several of the rods 27, 27a, 27b at different orientations for improved omnidirectional sensing of ESD events. Where a plurality of antennae are used, a bridge rectifier like that of FIG. 1 is used.
An arrangement for mounting a detector, such as the proximity detector 23, on a device to be monitored is shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The display 25, the antenna 27 and the diode 28 may be mounted on a base 33 and appropriately connected by leads or by a printed circuit on the base. A layer of adhesive 34 is applied to the opposite side of the base, with a peelable protective layer 35 over the adhesive. The detector is installed by removing the peelable protective layer and pressing the detector directly onto the device to be monitored.
For applications where a detector cannot be positioned directly on or closely adjacent the device to be monitored, an amplifier may be desired because inadequate energy is available to transition the display following an ESD event. TN or smectic A displays do not have the sensitivity or response speed to be used in ESD event detectors without amplification. A detector of the type shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 suitable for positioning on or closely adjacent the device is sometimes referred to as a near proximity detector, while a detector which incorporates an amplifier is sometimes referred to as a far proximity detector. The near proximity detectors disclosed herein utilize the ferroelectric display element. Two configurations of far proximity detectors are shown in FIGS. 7 and 10, respectively. The detectors with an amplifier may use other displays, such as the TN and smectic A displays. The display element may be resettable in certain embodiments and not resettable in others. An amplifier can be used with any of the embodiments disclosed if desired.
The far proximity detector 41 of FIG. 7 includes a sensor 42 and display 43, with the sensor including an antenna 44 and an amplifier 45. The antenna is connected as an input to the amplifier, with the amplifier output connected to the display. The ground side of the circuit is connected to the device to be monitored, here circuit ground of a printed circuit board assembly 47, by a line 46. The stray capacitance between the antenna and ground is indicated at 49. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the line 46 is connected to the body of the assembler. The ESD event is shown diagrammetrically as a mini lightning bolt 48 at the board. The ESD event, a fast charge or discharge of the conductive mass of the board, is capacitively coupled to the: sensor at the antenna and ground. The sensor functions because more energy is coupled into either the ground or antenna inputs, producing a difference which is amplified at 45 to drive the display 43. In the connection arrangement of Fig. 7, an ESD event raises the ground potential of the sensor with respect to the antenna because the antenna has stray capacitance to earth ground. This type of detector is especially well-suited for use with printed circuit board assemblies because one sensor can monitor the entire assembly.
Other uses for the detector are shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, with the detector functioning as an electrostatic discharge indicator for use on electronic assembly personnel. The sensor ground line 46 is directly connected to the body of the assembler rather than to the electronic device to be monitored. FIG. 8 shows the detector clipped as a badge to a pocket, with the line 46 connected to the assembler. In FIG. 9, the detector 41 may be attached to the wrist in the same nature as a watch, or be attached to a conventional watch or watchband. Another alternative is shown in FIG. 9, with the detector mounted as a ring. In each instance, a metal electrode or conductor will provide a ground connection to the human body.
If the static charge of the assembler discharges, causing an ESD event, his or her entire body will experience a rapid discharge. This causes a difference of potential between the sensor ground and antenna resulting in a change of state at the display. The actual location of the sensor on the assembler body is not critical because the entire body discharges during such an event.
FIG. 10 shows an alternative mode of operation of the far proximity detector 41, where the board 49 is grounded within the housing. In this configuration, the capacitance coupling between the antenna and the ESD event at the board causes a difference of potential between the sensor ground 46 and antenna 44. The stray capacitance between the board and the antenna is indicated at 52.
A presently preferred form of package with the detector and an electronic device is shown in FIG. 11. A printed circuit board 55 is mounted in a housing 56 which is closed with a back plate 57. An ESD detector 58, such as that shown in FIG. 1, is positioned in a frame 59 in the housing, with the display element 60 of the detector positioned at window 61 in the housing. The detector is positioned adjacent the printed circuit board by an elastomer spacer 62 and an elastomer connector Zebra strip 63, the latter making direct electrical connection from the circuit board to the detector.
A presently preferred electrical schematic suitable for a far proximity detector is shown in FIG. 12. Components for this circuit are set out in Table 1. The reset circuit is optional, and may be used for resetting the display element 67 after an ESD event has been detected and indicated. The reset circuit includes a tuned circuit formed by the coil 68 and the capacitor C3, and is actuated by positioning an electromagnetic source of suitable power and frequency adjacent the tuned circuit.
In the circuit illustrated in FIG. 12, two sensing antennas 70, 71 are utilized to provide for sensing of both positive going and negative going ESD pulses.
TABLE 1______________________________________Reference Description Value______________________________________C1 Capacitor, 50 V .01 uFC2 Capacitor, 50 V .001 uFC3 Capacitor, 50 V 47 pFB1 Battery 3 VD1 Diode, high speed DL4148R1, R2 Resistor 2.2MR3, R4 Resistor 120MU1, U2 IC, quad schmitt NAND gate MC14093BD______________________________________
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Do you have or would like to get volunteer experience?
Ukraine is calling for YOU to participate in a new wave of English/German/French summer camps for children in 2017, including those affected by the armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
We are looking forEnglish/German/French-speaking foreigners who would come to Ukraine and interact with the children in English/German/French languages, get a great time, new friends and unforgettable experience!
You will get special training and opportunity to share experience in following spheres: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics), Leadership and Career, Citizenship, Sports&Health!
Consider this great opportunity to volunteer abroad and discover Ukraine! Let's change Ukraine together and make children`s dreams come true!
You may choose one of the following options:
- May 29 - June 16, 2017-
- June 12 - June 23, 2017 -
- July -August 2017 -
transfer from the Kyiv airport and orientation training after arrival to Kyiv
pre-departure support by email
visa support
partial meals
travel to your host community and back
SIM-cards for local calls
support from office staff and a hotline 24/7
certificate and recommendations
new friends
educating the young generation
discovering Ukraine
To complete the registration process you need to send us following documents:
All confirmed volunteers should do an online child protection course from British Council. The link will be sent after confirmation.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If we determine that you are a good match for our program, we will invite you for a Skype interview.
The earlier you submit your application the more options you will have for your
The registration will be available starting October 10,
What activities should I do in camp?
As a Camp
What are the camp strands?
GoCamp 2017 programs will be developed according to four strands:
STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Students and teachers engaged in STEAM make more real-life connections so that school is not a place where you go to learn but instead becomes the entire experience of learning itself.
According to UNESCO, citizenship education describes courses that educate people on recognizing, analyzing and investigating issues in their communities. These courses foster active citizenship in order to promote sustainable societies.These three objectives correspond both to educating the individual as a subject of ethics and law, and to educating citizens. These objectives suggest four major themes for citizenship education:
The relations between individuals and society: individual and collective freedoms, and rejection of any kind of discrimination.
The relations between citizens and the government: what is involved in democracy and the organization of the state.
The relations between the citizen and democratic life.
The responsibility of the individual and the citizen in the international community.
Leadership and Career Exploration
Career exploration allows students to dig deeper into learning about careers in local and regional labor markets. Experiences are tailored to each student's interests, which makes them feel involved and better informed for making future career and education choices. Adding leadership development component will make a program that facilitates the growth of young men and women who desire to be challenged in their transition to adulthood, rather than lingering in a continuation of childhood.
Sports and Health
Health education builds students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about health. Health education teachers about physical, mental, emotional and social health. It motivates students to improve and maintain their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. Health education curricula and instruction help students learn skills they will use to make healthy choices throughout their lifetime.
Effective curricula result in positive changes in behavior that lower student risks around: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, injury prevention, mental and emotional health, nutrition, physical activity, prevention of diseases and sexuality and family life.
What age are the children at camps?
School children aged 10 to 15. Camp groups will be age and English/German/French languages ability mixed, and these may vary from school to school.
Where will I go and for how long?
All regions of Ukraine except for Donetsk and Luhansk regions are covered. You will be sent to the region you showed interest in, however, no area is guaranteed due to a large number of volunteers.
There are three camp formats:
- May 29 - June 16, 2017-
- June 12 - June 23, 2017 -
- July 2017 -
- March 27 - April 28, 2017 -
What will be provided during the orientation training?
Training will occur in Kyiv or Kyiv region. You will participate in training regarding the scope of your work – lessons planning, working with students, and delivering classes, you will have time and space to create activities for students, using advanced educational methodologies etc.
The orientation training will include:
- a session on child protection policy
- a crash course on the Ukrainian language
- practical advice on behavior and classroom management
- practical fun camp activities
- strand-related educational activities.
GoGlobal provides:
transfer from the Kyiv airport
When is the application deadline?
The earlier you submit the application the more chances we will have to satisfy your preference of camp location.
Who is the typical GoCamp volunteer?
GoGlobal volunteer should be at least 18 years old; speak English/German/French fluently; enthusiastic to work with kids; has interest or experience in the spheres of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics), Citizenship, Leadership and Career Exploration, Sports and Health; willing to make an impact in Ukraine.
My country is not traditionally an English/German/French speaking country, but I am a near-native speaker; can I still apply?
Yes, we have had many successful volunteers who are near-native speakers. Applicants who are not native English/German/French speakers must demonstrate fluency and error-free speech in a Skype interview.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are evaluated based on a number of criteria that are indicative of a candidate's potential for successful participation in the program:
- English/German/
Experience working with children
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well‐being of children
Skills of effective communication and engagement with children
General motivation.
I applied to GoCamp in the past. Can I apply again?
Past applicants who were not accepted to the program are welcome to reapply. If you have applied before and want to reapply in the future, you will have to submit an entirely new application, however, as we cannot transfer over materials from past applications.
I have already participated in GoCamp. Can I do the program again?
If you have participated before and want to do the program again, you will have to submit an entirely new application, however, as we cannot transfer over materials from past applications.
What is the GoCamp application like?
Steps of application:
1) Fill out the online application form
2) Skype interview with our manager. The interviews usually last between 20-40 minutes
3) Submit a full package of documents (the list of documents will be sent)
4) Sign of Agreement online
5) Pay the participation fee
6) Get introduced to the local school teacher and host family.
When will I know if I have been accepted? What happens after the interview?
We will be in touch with you about your status within two weeks of your interview. If you are accepted into the program, we will email you information about confirming your participation and deadlines for the submission of required documents.
Can couples do this program?
Couples are welcome to apply to the program. Each person must submit the application except the children under 18. If both people are accepted to the program, we will take couple status into account when making placement decisions.
Is there a program fee?
There is a $75 participation fee in the program. Applicants pay the fee after the confirmation of participation in the program.
Does the program pay for my plane tickets?
The program does NOT cover airfare to and from Ukraine.
What other costs are associated with the program?
Volunteers are responsible for covering the cost
Should I fly to Kiev or somewhere closer to my camp?
The training week will occur around Kyiv and we encourage all of our volunteers to attend the training. After the training, transportation will be provided to the camp. However, knowing that plane tickets can be expensive, if the cost of a ticket to somewhere closer to your camp is cheaper it will not affect your ability to be a volunteer.
Will I need a Visa?
Citizens of the United States, European Union, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand do not require visas among other countries. To inquire if Ukraine requires you to need a Visa please check with the Ukraine embassy in your country or at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. http://mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-affairs/entering-ukraine/visa-requirements-for-foreigners GoGlobal support office will assist volunteers with this process, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the volunteer to contact their consulate and to gather and submit their paperwork.
How will I arrive at my camp?
GoGlobal provides transportation for our volunteers free of charge to the nearest to the camp railway station after the orientation training in Kyiv. Local school representatives are expected to pick the volunteers up at the station and bring to the
Who will I be working with at the camp?
Our volunteers will not be the only teachers at the camps.
What is the time commitment?
The time and commitment required varies depending on the role and the needs of the local Camp. Generally, we require volunteers to be available for around 5 hours during the day, 5 days a week (Mon to Fri), and weekends are free.
Are weekends free?
Saturdays and Sundays are free. During the weekends, you may travel and site-see. GoGlobal managers will be happy to provide advice and assistance. It is also possible to stay at the camp if you do not wish to visit nearby cities. Volunteers are welcome to explore Ukraine before or after the program at their own cost.
What is meant by "food (partly) is provided"?
At most
How much spending money should I bring?
The amount of spending money you should bring depends on how much you think you will spend while in Ukraine. The current exchange rate can be found here (http://coinmill.com/UAH_calculator.html#UAH). While keeping in mind that volunteers near smaller villages will spend less money during the week relative to volunteers in larger cities, GoGlobal recommends at least $100.00 (USD) for each week you will be in Ukraine.


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Dec 10, 2010 - 11:45 am
Hi Pam,
I am sorry your PET results did not come back as good as you had hoped. I was wondering why you hadn't posted the results, because I know you had your CT about the same time Pat had his PET. I was very worried and checked often for your results. I wanted to ask you, but figured that if you wanted to tell us, you would. You are a wonderful member of this board and are always giving a lot of love and support to others. I hope that now you will accept our love and support for you.
Just to let you know, Pat had stage II supraglottic cancer in 2008. He was treated with chemo radiation. He got the all clear in December 2008. In February of 2009, he noticed a lump on his neck. Sure enough, it turned out to be cancer. He ended up having involvement in four lymph nodes and there was extracapsular spread. He had a radical neck dissection (positive margins) along with chemo reirradiation. His 14 month PET in November came back good. So - I know that a neck dissection is not a pleasant thing and is not what you had hoped for, but there is great hope that it will get the cancer once and for all. Pat is doing very well and his quality of life is good. We never know what tomorrow holds, but we are hoping and praying for good results for you. You will get through this and we will all be here to help and support you.
Please take care and keep us posted.
Dec 10, 2010 - 12:54 pm
I am sorry I did not post my results sooner. I was hoping my scan was lost in the shuffle, and no one would notice that I hadn't reported. Part of the time, something nagged me to post "You should post - you would want to hear from others, whether it was good or bad". Finally, when Vivi asked if anyone else did "wait and watch", I had to speak up.
Very glad Pat is doing well. I fully expect to have a smooth recovery from the procedure - I'm sturdy. when I was about 12, I fell down a full flight of stairs (carrying my family's only TV); when I landed in the entryway of our duplex, my mother (who had run to the entry) asked "Is it broken?" She said "You could fall off a house and be OK". For the record, the tv was fine - I had my arms wrapped around it, and curled my legs up in the fall.
How long after the dissection did Pat start chemo rads? Was he able to eat after the dissection? I didn't give it any thought, thinking that the nodes aren't inside my throat, so I'll be able to swallow, then a cousin expressed concern that I wouldn't be able to do the family Christmas gorge-fest (well, it's watered down now, too - it's probably just a pig-out now). I have the surgery the 21st - will be home the 23rd or Christmas Eve. I'll be OK if I have to miss another Christmas feast, but I get the feeling it matters to my family.
thanks again for letting me know you were thinking of me. Hope you and yours are prepping for a wonderful Christmas.
Dec 10, 2010 - 1:28 pm
Hi Pam, My spouse had stage IV with mets to the lymph nodes. In May he did the 35 radiation treatments, while enduring the cisplatin chemo. We were hoping beyond hope we would get a clean scan in Sept since he was still pretty well beat up. It didn't come back clean. He went in for a modified neck disscetemy on Sept 3. He is doing great. He was able to eat as soon as he was released. Slowly and lots of water, but he did eat. His only complaint was major stiffness on the left side of his neck. In Nov. we finally got that no evidence of disease we were hoping for. I have no doubt you will be doing the ned dance on New Year's Eve!
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:08 pm
Glad to hear your hubby's doing so well, alwaysforhim (and not just because I'm following in his treatment footsteps, but there's that, too). Thanks for teh good word.
Dec 10, 2010 - 1:35 pm
I had a neck dissection and I don't think it will effect your eating too much. My problem was my cancer was in the floor of my mouth and I had to have it packed with guaze for days. But as soon as they took out the all the tubes (feeding, drainage)and guaze I could get stuff down fine. Good luck to you, your going to have a GREAT Christmas!!! Shelly
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:10 pm
I'm thinking I'll be eating just fine, thanks. If you could, I should really be fine, since I won't be undergoing anywhere near what you did. I think I will have a great Christmas - you have the same.
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:10 pm
I'm thinking I'll be eating just fine, thanks. If you could, I should really be fine, since I won't be undergoing anywhere near what you did. I think I will have a great Christmas - you have the same.
Dec 10, 2010 - 6:54 pm
Keeping you in all my prayers Pam
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:11 pm
Dec 10, 2010 - 8:01 pm
I'm sorry you need a little follow-up, but this may be the thing that does the trick.
I had the neck dissection up front along with laser surgery on the BOT tumor. I was able to swallow within a day or two. It was by far these easiest part of the treatment process. Having my tonsils removed for biopsy was horribly worse.
You'll be fine for a Christmas feast!
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:13 pm
Dec 10, 2010 - 9:17 pm
Right beside you all the way Pam. Praying you up big time.
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:18 pm
Thank you, Bob - big time. Funny - past few days, I think about you when I'm dry.
Dec 10, 2010 - 10:50 pm
Hi Pam,
As you well know now, your scan results did not get lost in the shuffle and I am so glad you did post. I realize this is a very private battle for us all and did not want to intrude. I hope you know that there are many people here thinking about you and praying for you - always.
Pat had a radical neck dissection with over 60 lymph nodes removed. He then had a pectoral flap reconstruction. He was in the hospital for a week. I hope your procedure is not as extensive, but Pat could eat after the surgery. He was on so many pain meds and was on a ventilator for a couple of days so he didn't really feel like eating, but his throat was fine. I have no doubt as sturdy as you are, you will do just fine. Pat started his chemo/rads 7 1/2 weeks after his surgery. We were told that they like to start them within 6 weeks, but we were getting second and even third opinions because his prognosis was not great. When we finally got our third opinion at the University of Colorado hospital, they told us that it was much more important to have a good plan 7 1/2 weeks out than it was to have a hurried plan sooner. If you have to have chemo/rads I hope they can start yours within the six weeks. I really hope that you don't need the chemo/rads, but if you do, please know it is not easy, but it is doable. For someone that can fall down the stairs with a TV and not even break the TV, much less your own body, you will be able to handle it. Pat did treatment both times without a feeding tube and now he can eat almost anything he wants. He is more sensitive to spicy foods than he used to be, but other than that he really has no problems. He just eats a little slower than he used to.
If you have any questions at all or if we can be of help in any way, please let us know. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com. Know that all of us are thinking of you and praying for you. We are all looking forward to the NED report that will be coming soon.
Take care and please keep us posted when you feel like it. Prayers for you every day and especially on the 21st. You will have a wonderful Christmas.
Dec 11, 2010 - 7:46 am
I'm so sorry to hear your scan results were not as good as you, and all of us here, had prayed for. You've always been so strong for us and helped many of us through our treatments so now we are here to help you be strong.
You say "I'll be OK if I have to miss another Christmas feast, but I get the feeling it matters to my family." But I respectfully disagree, your family will be so happy to have you there with them whether or not you eat.
You will continue to be in my daily prayers and I will be sending positive energy and additional prayers on the 21st.
Stay strong,
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:25 pm
Dec 11, 2010 - 10:32 pm
Will be keeping you in my prayers. Look forward to hearing good news from you
Dec 12, 2010 - 6:22 pm
Pam, this will get it once and for all. Just a little setback. I have rad moe posts whee people opted to have the rads and Chemo first, only to have it come back to the neck and the eventual Neck Dissection solved the issue for good.
My thoughts and payes are with you tonight.
Dec 12, 2010 - 8:26 pm
Mike, thanks for the positive thoughts. Naturally, since it's me involved, I'm like "this is why everyone has the dissection up front". Thanks for helping me be strong - instead of needing to pump iron for my muscles, I'm pumping posts for my resolve. I'm getting beefy.
Dec 10, 2010 - 8:06 pm
Sending lots of prayers!
Dec 10, 2010 - 8:57 pm
Praying that all goes well for you. I am so sorry that it didn't turn out perfect for you. Thank you for all the support that you give to us here. It's time for us to give it back to you.
Dec 10, 2010 - 10:33 pm
Dear Pam,
Dec 10, 2010 - 10:47 pm
Pam, your in my prayers.
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:26 pm
Dec 11, 2010 - 10:43 am
We're here for you. Sending strengthening thoughts.
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:25 pm
Positive thoughts, good vibes and prayers headed your way, Pam.
--Jim in Delaware
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:29 pm
You know, I'm feeling the positive thoughts, vibes and prayers. Feels good.
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:38 pm
Your posts are so touching. I had to back off for a while before I could reply. I can say I know I'm not heartless; reading your kind words made my heart ache, it was so full. Argh - now it's doing it again while I'm thinking about it. If you tell any of my totally pragmatic Irish/Dutch family members that I was mushy, I'll have to pretend I don't know what you're talking about (if not, they'll stage an intervention). But I won't forget. Thank you. I'll take you all to the hospital with me; I've not been in this one, but heard the food's good, so you'll be well fed and my son will put up a Christmas tree. Well, maybe it'll be best if I take you with me in spirit. Thanks for giving me strength and optimsim.
Dec 11, 2010 - 8:39 pm
Double Post - I really mean it
Dec 11, 2010 - 9:48 pm
Positive thoughts and fervent prayer for you as you go through one more step toward recovery.I will be looking for that NED report soon! we are all pulling for you! Greg
Dec 12, 2010 - 10:23 am
You should do fine and I will keep you in my prayers.
Dec 12, 2010 - 1:02 pm
You're one tough cookie. You'll do great! Keep those warm and witty posts coming.
Positive thoughts headed your way!!


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AkzoNobel expands coatings plant in Indonesia
Netherlands-based AkzoNobel has completed the first phase expansion of its performance coatings plant in Cikarang, Indonesia.
Carried out with an investment of €2.5m, the expansion will increase the plant's production capacity by 40%, as well as meeting the growing demand for its products from petrochemical and power sectors.
AkzoNobel's Protective Coatings managing director Mauricio Bannwart said: "This investment is a testament to our commitment to Indonesia, which continues to improve its position as an emerging market.
"We have installed state-of-the-art, automated equipment at Cikarang, which will significantly improve product quality, safety and sustainability standards."
In February last year, AkzoNobel Performance Coatings has invested €2.5m to expand capacity at its Cikarang plant.
The expansion has helped the company in meeting the growing demand for its coating products, which are supplied by the Protective Coatings and Marine Coatings businesses.
AkzoNobel's Marine Coatings managing director Oscar Wezenbeek said: "We are excited about the fast-growing domestic market opportunity in Indonesia.
"The country has great maritime potential, with a 54,720km coastline, inclusive government policy and an opportunity to build a robust shipbuilding industry."
AkzoNobel is a global paints and coatings company and was first established in Indonesia in 1971. Since then the company strengthened its position in the country by becoming the largest paints and coatings producer.
The company has three manufacturing facilities, that produces decorative as well as performance coatings. It has a workforce of 1,000 people in Indonesia, while its business is spread across 80 countries.
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Kimberley Kriege found a "large portion" of Elgie Bedford's face at the Super Car Wash in Livingston, Montana, according to documents seen by the Courthouse News Service (CNS).
The 81-year-old had been run over by several drivers on Interstate 90 near Big Timber, firstly by truck driver David Welk, who was later convicted of hit-and-run offences.
The body part allegedly ended up at the car wash after another driver hit the body and then went to clean her vehicle, according to CNS.
Ms Kriege is now suing the trucking company Mr Welk worked for on various grounds, including negligence and emotional distress.
Her legal papers claim she found a "large recognizable part of a human face" and needed "intensive psychological counselling" .
After making the discovery, she says she was "treated as a criminal suspect", had to give a blood sample and was held by police for several hours.
The incident happened on 30 September 2013 and Ms Kriege's allegations are detailed in court documents filed last week in Montana's Gallatin County Court.
Mr Bedford, from Alaska, is said to have been travelling to Texas to see his grandchildren when his vehicle crashed into a fence and he started walking along the freeway.
Investigators believe he was hit several times before police found his body at 7.30am.
Truck driver David Welk received a six-year suspended sentence in January 2015 for killing the grandfather and fleeing the scene.
The judge gave him credit for a year he had already spent in jail.