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BACKGROUND:
Security is the utmost concern for all the personal computer users, Government agencies, private companies, educational institutions as well as other R&D divisions. In fact the cyber crime and cyber security became the two kinds of science under the bigger umbrella of Information Technology.
We need the right filter in every sphere of life, have a dream for a universal filter which is user & environmently friendly, applicable everywhere changing minimum parts or consumables to reduced inventory, variable of filtration, finer to faster, helps worker to put valuable time and attention to productivity, hygienic system ensures health of valuable workforce,
In the pedaling system of the conventional type, the human foot effort is applied on the sprocket shaft. In the invented pedaling system, the human foot effort is applied adjacent to the teeth of the sprocket.
When Credit and ATM Cards are lost to lock these cards we have to call to customer care and it will take time. In between some antisocial activity may happen. To remove this problem these cards would be locked by the cell phone itself. Many times its difficult to call on customer care.
PORTABLE AIR VESSEL (PAV) is a Fresh Air Breathing System which can be used in polluted atmosphere caused by the vehicular traffic on roads. PAV is a cylindrically shaped pressure vessel which is made up of either Mild Steel or FRP. Fresh Air can be stored in PAV under compressed state.
i-Think (The Auto Brain)
Problem Description
Safety and economical fuel consumption are the two biggest challenges faced by the automobile industry. On individual capacity a vehicle owner will want a system that can reduce the fuel consumption and enhance the safety factors.
Power system automation is something that will prevent electrical thefts, accidents and also provide automatic billing and load management. In this work we have actually built three systems -- a basic system, enhanced system and further enhanced system. The last two systems have communication capabilities which will transfer meter readings from a subscriber to the main sub station.
Challenge:The following two statements reflect the drug therapy dilemma and current predicament regarding a large population of NOP (No Option Patients), who are either advised to stop any drug regimen or avoid treatment for the issues of high cholesterol and platelet aggregation due to drug induced hepatopathy, nephropathy or other physical conditions:
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One of the simplest elements of sustainability is waste reduction. We can significantly reduce energy usage and plastics consumption by eliminating "9/10ths" gas pricing, especially from digital LED signs. These are powered 24/365, and although the LEDs are very low-wattage, the cumulative amount of electricity used to power the 9/10 LEDs is surprisingly large,
What problem does your design idea solve?
·Typical PV solar panels are roof mounted and requires another structural frame to support the panel. Mounting brackets can penetrate the roofing and cause leaks.
·Solar hot-water panels have the same problems; leaking piping requires replacing panels.
·Re-roofing requires removal of PV and hot-water panels.
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