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Driving in mountainous regions at night is challenging due to low visibility and unpredictable conditions. Existing night vision technologies, such as thermal imaging and high-resolution LiDAR systems, aid in detecting obstacles but often distract drivers with visual feedback on center consoles or limited audio alerts.
Active RC Electronic Biquad/Universal Self Compensated Filters
INTRODUCTION:
As known to persons skilled in electronics, filters have an essential role.
In fact, starting from a source frequency signal, it’s necessary to process it and obtain another one having phase and amplitude according to a wanted predetermined frequency.
The Respiratory temperature controlled humidifier system controls humidifiers based on patient temperature using thermistors. The temperature sensor is intended for sensing the temperature of the patient conduit. An OLED display is used to display temperature information for the user.
Sensor-based alarms in oil and gas aim to prevent disaster by providing early warnings. They continuously monitor for leaks, fires, hazardous gases, and equipment malfunctions. This protects personnel, property, and the environment from accidents, pollution, and costly downtime. By catching threats early, these systems enhance safety, efficiency,
This project presents an innovative solution aimed at promoting sustainability and convenience for urban commuters through the development of a solar-powered smart jacket. The jacket integrates flexible, lightweight solar panels to capture solar energy,
This small version of the hovercraft would be used for transporting one inter-modal container, or curtain sided goods load, or passengers. It would provide efficient transport on motorways and other major roads and would run on alcohol, a clean fuel. Bio diesel, produced from Rape seed oil,
The world divides naturally into two trading areas; All of the Americas, Europe, and Africa north of the Sahara. The other area is Asia and Africa south of the Sahara. By making this official, and stopping trade between the two areas,
Background: Staircases are seen in almost every man-made structure. Many old buildings do not have elevators fitted thereto. The task of climbing stairs is a major challenge for differently able people or for elderly people, due to the impaired mobility.
In the buildings, which are equipped with elevators,
With regulations limiting the use of several cosmetic powders in leave on cosmetic products due to their classification as microplastics, there was a need to develop an alternative powder that could replace those cosmetic powders.
The braking system is the most important safety system in automobiles and vehicle and helps bring the vehicle to a complete stop. A well-maintained car braking system is vital for road safety. Basically there are three brakes types namely, mechanical brake, hydraulic brake and air brakes.
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