The Open Mobile Summit 2010
San Francisco Nov 8-10
http://www.openmobilesummit.com/sf10/content.aspx
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Nokia N8 Smart Phone
I got one for free at Nokia's Qt Hands-on Seminar :)
Introduced in April 2010.
Long time competitors of Nokia in the Chinese market: Samsung, Motorola.
New upstarts that are a threat: Huawei, Lenovo, Tianyu.
N8:
3.5 inch active-matrix OLED touchscreen (rivals the AMOLED screen on the Samsung Galaxy S)
12 Mega-pixel camera (highest resloution on any current smartphone)
16 Giga-bytes internal flash
Symbian^3 OS
TI applications processor
Samsung memory
4-Gbit OneNAND flash
2-Gbit Mobile DDR DRAM
TI ARM11 core based application processor underclocked at 680 MHZ (spec: 772 MHZ)
[iphone4: 1-GHZ A4 processor (more ARM A8 core)]
[Samsung Galaxy S: 1-GHZ Hummingbird (more powerful A8 core)]
high definition video: Broadcom BCM2727 graphics processor with 3D graphics accelerator
AMOLED touch screen: Synaptics T1021A controller
TI WiLink6.0 songle chip WLAN, Bluetooth, and FM solution
TI NaviLink 5.0 single-chip solution for GPS
TI baseband processor (for analog baseband)
NXP Semiconductor IP5130 power management
Toshiba memory controller
HDMI output
Introduced in April 2010.
Long time competitors of Nokia in the Chinese market: Samsung, Motorola.
New upstarts that are a threat: Huawei, Lenovo, Tianyu.
N8:
3.5 inch active-matrix OLED touchscreen (rivals the AMOLED screen on the Samsung Galaxy S)
12 Mega-pixel camera (highest resloution on any current smartphone)
16 Giga-bytes internal flash
Symbian^3 OS
TI applications processor
Samsung memory
4-Gbit OneNAND flash
2-Gbit Mobile DDR DRAM
TI ARM11 core based application processor underclocked at 680 MHZ (spec: 772 MHZ)
[iphone4: 1-GHZ A4 processor (more ARM A8 core)]
[Samsung Galaxy S: 1-GHZ Hummingbird (more powerful A8 core)]
high definition video: Broadcom BCM2727 graphics processor with 3D graphics accelerator
AMOLED touch screen: Synaptics T1021A controller
TI WiLink6.0 songle chip WLAN, Bluetooth, and FM solution
TI NaviLink 5.0 single-chip solution for GPS
TI baseband processor (for analog baseband)
NXP Semiconductor IP5130 power management
Toshiba memory controller
HDMI output
Reference:
EETimes Design article: "N8: Solid start for Nokia's Symbian^3 strategy" by Allan Yogasingam
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Seminar on eLearning / Multimedia / Adobe eLearning Suite
I went to an eLEarning seminar hosted by the IEEE Education Society, Silicon Valley Chapter tonight
Title: " Overview of Multimedia eLearning Theory with a View Towards Efficient Creation and Dissemination"
speaker: "Allen Partridge, Adobe"
Previous to going, when I read the title, I thought "multimedia" meat multimedia in the usual sense which would mean audio/video oriented, however, during the talk I realized that the "multimedia" here referred to multiple mediums used for teaching, for example, showing a child a picture in addition to text, etc.
It was an interesting lecture, I learned many new things, which made it worthwhile, and there was free pizza as well :)
Adobe Software for producing eLearning content:
1. Adobe Captivate
2. Adobe Connect Pro (older, seems like people used this before Captivate was released)
3. Adobe eLearning Suite 2 (this bundles Captivate with software like Dreamweaver and Flash, but if you already have those other components, you might want to just get Captivate)
*Today's talk was more on the cognitive theory of learning and teaching, other recorded talks on more practical issues like software usage are also available online
*Studies show tht the proximity of text to images makes a big difference -> closer is more effective
*Spoken audio is usually more effective than printed text, however, if what you are presenting is too long (longer than the brain can "buffer" at once), then printed text might be better.
Captivate -> Captivate Device Central
allows you to simulate your content on all kinds of different devices, including various mobile device platforms
Adobe's "Open Screen Initiative" -> Aims to allow developers to design once, and be able to deploy to all kinds of platforms (including desktop, mobile, and even TV, etc.)
Android
Backberry
iOS
Wii
Flash 10.1
Feel free to contact with any questions:
Anthony Warren
206-675-7109
awarren@adobe.com
www.adobe.com/products/captivate
www.adobe.com/products/eLearningsuite
blogs.adobe.com/adobeElearning
www.adobe.com/adobeElearning
tv.adobe.com/channel/e-learning
bit.ly/aCHm2e
bit.ly/9wjykY
"LMS" : "Learning Management System
Below are pictures of the cover of a eLearning book that the local moderator brought (the speaker was actually speaking from his home remotely), and some slides that I though were interesting, the slides are from Adobe
Title: " Overview of Multimedia eLearning Theory with a View Towards Efficient Creation and Dissemination"
speaker: "Allen Partridge, Adobe"
Previous to going, when I read the title, I thought "multimedia" meat multimedia in the usual sense which would mean audio/video oriented, however, during the talk I realized that the "multimedia" here referred to multiple mediums used for teaching, for example, showing a child a picture in addition to text, etc.
It was an interesting lecture, I learned many new things, which made it worthwhile, and there was free pizza as well :)
Adobe Software for producing eLearning content:
1. Adobe Captivate
2. Adobe Connect Pro (older, seems like people used this before Captivate was released)
3. Adobe eLearning Suite 2 (this bundles Captivate with software like Dreamweaver and Flash, but if you already have those other components, you might want to just get Captivate)
*Today's talk was more on the cognitive theory of learning and teaching, other recorded talks on more practical issues like software usage are also available online
*Studies show tht the proximity of text to images makes a big difference -> closer is more effective
*Spoken audio is usually more effective than printed text, however, if what you are presenting is too long (longer than the brain can "buffer" at once), then printed text might be better.
Captivate -> Captivate Device Central
allows you to simulate your content on all kinds of different devices, including various mobile device platforms
Adobe's "Open Screen Initiative" -> Aims to allow developers to design once, and be able to deploy to all kinds of platforms (including desktop, mobile, and even TV, etc.)
Android
Backberry
iOS
Wii
Flash 10.1
Feel free to contact with any questions:
Anthony Warren
206-675-7109
awarren@adobe.com
www.adobe.com/products/captivate
www.adobe.com/products/eLearningsuite
blogs.adobe.com/adobeElearning
www.adobe.com/adobeElearning
tv.adobe.com/channel/e-learning
bit.ly/aCHm2e
bit.ly/9wjykY
"LMS" : "Learning Management System
Below are pictures of the cover of a eLearning book that the local moderator brought (the speaker was actually speaking from his home remotely), and some slides that I though were interesting, the slides are from Adobe
Abstract:
This talk reviews key points in what is known about the principles of multimedia e-Learning, rooted in cognitive theory and some of the pitfalls of the classic "Information Delivery Theory." The discussion includes what current cognitive theory says regarding content creation and delivery, providing evidence-based guidelines for both self-study and virtual classroom forms of e-learning. Some descriptions of Adobe's Captivate software, one of the more popular programs for e-learning development and delivery. The presentation is aimed at an audience of designers, developers, and consumers of e-learning.
About Allen Partridge:
Dr. Allen Partridge is the eLEarning evangelist for Adobe. In addition to his work for Adobe Systems, he continues to serve on the doctoral faculty in the Communications Media and Instructional Technology program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Allen has written several books and a host of articles on topics rangning from 3D game development to Instructional Design for new technologies. He is active in explorations of Immersive Learning as well as traditional multimedia enhanced eLearning and rapid eLearning. Allen works closely with the eLEarning Suite and Captivate teams at Adobe, providing a channel to customer needs and concerns and helping to facilitate communication among team members.
The Santa Clara Valley chapter of the IEEE Educatoin Society welcomes new members: www.ieee.org/scv/es/
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Crowdsourcing
Explanations from Answers.com
Obtaining information for the general public instead of hiring professional people to do it.
For example, if a natural disaster strikes an area, locals can capture and upload images before a professional news crew arrives.
"Let the people do the work"
Amazon.com's Mechanical Turk (http://www.mturk.com/) enables people to enter a task description and an amount they will pay for its completion. A body of workers (the Turks; the crowd) peruse the job list and fulfill the task.
InnoCentive (http://www.innocentive.com/) enlists scientists worldwide to do research for pharmaceutical, biotech, agribusiness and other companies. Awards are issued for solutions that best meet requirements.
The internet is often the chief tool used in crowdsourcing.
Obtaining information for the general public instead of hiring professional people to do it.
For example, if a natural disaster strikes an area, locals can capture and upload images before a professional news crew arrives.
"Let the people do the work"
Amazon.com's Mechanical Turk (http://www.mturk.com/) enables people to enter a task description and an amount they will pay for its completion. A body of workers (the Turks; the crowd) peruse the job list and fulfill the task.
InnoCentive (http://www.innocentive.com/) enlists scientists worldwide to do research for pharmaceutical, biotech, agribusiness and other companies. Awards are issued for solutions that best meet requirements.
The internet is often the chief tool used in crowdsourcing.
The Human Cloud
Mathew Ingram wrote an interesting article on GigaOM titled "The Human Cloud and the Future of Work"
It is partly about tools like Skype, Jive Software, Yammer, and Rypple that make personal interaction easier online. It is also about the fact that working in new and different ways changes our lives.
Built upon a cloud of web-enabled infrastructute, the human cloud is a new term for the new way we work. Companies have dispersed teams that are located in different geographic locations. In this way, companies are able to get the best talent at the lowest cost.
Term: "crowdsourcing"
Many people outsource themselves and their skills through services like Elance or ODesk.
GigaOM is holding a cenference on the subject of the Human Cloud called "Net:Work" -> this event will be streamed live!
It is partly about tools like Skype, Jive Software, Yammer, and Rypple that make personal interaction easier online. It is also about the fact that working in new and different ways changes our lives.
Built upon a cloud of web-enabled infrastructute, the human cloud is a new term for the new way we work. Companies have dispersed teams that are located in different geographic locations. In this way, companies are able to get the best talent at the lowest cost.
Term: "crowdsourcing"
Many people outsource themselves and their skills through services like Elance or ODesk.
GigaOM is holding a cenference on the subject of the Human Cloud called "Net:Work" -> this event will be streamed live!
Multimedia eLaerning Theory
The Santa Clara Chapter of the IEEE Education Society
17, Nov. 2010
Overview of Multimedia eLaerning Theory with a View Towards Efficient Creation and Dissemination [Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe]
17, Nov. 2010
Overview of Multimedia eLaerning Theory with a View Towards Efficient Creation and Dissemination [Dr. Allen Partridge, Adobe]
Abstract: This talk reviews keys points in what is known about the principles of multimedia e-learning rooted in cognitive theory and some of the pitfalls of the classic "Information Delivery Theory". The discussion will include what current cognitive theory says regarding content creation and delivery, providing evidence-based guidelines for both self-study and virtual classroom forms of e-learning. Some descriptions will be included on Captivate by Adobe, one of the more popular programs for e-learning development and delivery. The presentation is aimed at an audience of designers, developers, or consumers of e-learning (as well as professionals curious about how the new educational tools can be used to further student success). About Allen Partridge: Dr. Allen Partridge is the eLearning Evangelist for Adobe. In addition to his work for Adobe Systems, he continues to serve on the doctoral faculty in the Communications Media and Instructional Technology program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Allen has written several books and a host of articles on topics ranging from 3D game development to Instructional Design for new technologies. He is active in explorations of Immersive Learning as well as traditional multimedia enhanced eLearning and rapid eLearning. Allen works closely with the eLearning Suite and Captivate teams at Adobe, providing a channel to customer needs and concerns and helping facilitate communication among team members. | |
| The Santa Clara Valley chapter of the IEEE Education Society welcomes new members. Find out more at http://www.ieee.org/scv/es/ http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/es/mtg/html/2010/20101117tech.html |
Monday, November 15, 2010
Excellent YouTube Video on How to Use Google Adsense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUcxRmzmB18&feature=channel
Google Gadgets - Thousands of Cool 3rd Party Gadgets to Choose From
In the Add Gadgets Window, only the basic ones are displayed in the middle. Go to the Menu list on the left and browse categories to see thousands of cool, useful gadgets that you can add into your blog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OVRlXn9mAs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OVRlXn9mAs
Talks on Computing Systems (TOCS) - CMU Silicon Valley
Talks on Computing Systems
Each week, the Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley campus features a different speaker giving a talk on computing and tech topics.
Talks are broadcast and recorded using AdobeConnect.
Remote attendance is available via http://cmysv.acrobat.com/tocs.
Recordings are available in the talk archive.
http://www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley/news-events/seminars/index.html
http://www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley/news-events/seminars/archive.html
Each week, the Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley campus features a different speaker giving a talk on computing and tech topics.
Talks are broadcast and recorded using AdobeConnect.
Remote attendance is available via http://cmysv.acrobat.com/tocs.
Recordings are available in the talk archive.
http://www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley/news-events/seminars/index.html
http://www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley/news-events/seminars/archive.html
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Business - Internet - China
Zhou Hongyi is founder of Qihoo 360, which is an anti-virus software company.
He says that "The Internet in China is currently a Jungle."
He says that "The Internet in China is currently a Jungle."
Chinese Teach - Mark Zuckerberg - Facebook
Facebook co-founder Mark Zukerburg, who has talked about setting up operations in China, is studying Mandarin Chinese.
Operating Systems & HW/SW interfacing
www.tianocore.org
www.tianocore.sourceforge.net
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, or UEFI, specifies the layer between an operating system and the platform firmware. The end result of this is a standards based environment for running pre-boot applications and for booting an operating system.
Intel-promoted Standard
www.tianocore.sourceforge.net
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, or UEFI, specifies the layer between an operating system and the platform firmware. The end result of this is a standards based environment for running pre-boot applications and for booting an operating system.
Intel-promoted Standard
Cloud Computing / Supercomputing / HPC high performance computing
top500.org
good site on cloud computing / supercomputing / HPC (high performance computing)
good site on cloud computing / supercomputing / HPC (high performance computing)
Meego - IDF 2010
IDF 2010 Slides:
www.intel.com/go/idfsessions
other:
www.intel.com/go/cloud
www.intel.com/go/ethernet
Intel Developer Forum 2010
www.intel.com/go/idfsessions
other:
www.intel.com/go/cloud
www.intel.com/go/ethernet
Intel Developer Forum 2010
Meego - IDF 2010
intel.com/go/idf
Download/Install Meego SDK
Intel Developer Forum IDF 2010
September 13 -15 , 2010
San Francisco, CA
Download/Install Meego SDK
Intel Developer Forum IDF 2010
September 13 -15 , 2010
San Francisco, CA
thesis instructor recommended format
A mobile database design approach in problem-based learning / Sunita Sharma
(author: Sunita Sharma)
NAVTEQ App Warehouse
App Catalog
Allows viewers to explore location apps using NAVTEQ map data and content running on various devices and platforms
For Developers
Developers showcase their location apps and market to NAVTEQ partners and customers - for free.
For Partners and Customers
Makes it easy to search for compelling apps all in one place, providing direct contact to developers you want to work with - for free.
www.NN4D.com/appwarehouse
NAVTEQ App Warehouse
Location app buyers and sellers connect here to discover the latest trends in location solutions using NAVTEQ map data and content.
Promo Opportunities
Participating developers get invited to events, are promoted across social media channels and receive promos and press at NN4D.com
Contact
Christina Claure
Developer Relations Manager
christina.claure@navteq.com
office +1 408 617 5050
mobile +1 650 353 0234
Allows viewers to explore location apps using NAVTEQ map data and content running on various devices and platforms
For Developers
Developers showcase their location apps and market to NAVTEQ partners and customers - for free.
For Partners and Customers
Makes it easy to search for compelling apps all in one place, providing direct contact to developers you want to work with - for free.
www.NN4D.com/appwarehouse
NAVTEQ App Warehouse
Location app buyers and sellers connect here to discover the latest trends in location solutions using NAVTEQ map data and content.
Promo Opportunities
Participating developers get invited to events, are promoted across social media channels and receive promos and press at NN4D.com
Contact
Christina Claure
Developer Relations Manager
christina.claure@navteq.com
office +1 408 617 5050
mobile +1 650 353 0234
Friday, November 12, 2010
Mobile - Phone Hard vs Soft vs Directional Buttons
It is often a matter of debate how many hard or soft or directional buttons a mobile phone should have, and what implications this design has on the overall usability of the phone.
With mobile phones, the user experience is critical. Providing a great user experience is crutial, and the ease of navigation is a key part of the user experience.
How many Hard Buttons do you think a mobile phone should have, and what functions should they provide?
How about Directional Buttons? 2-way? 4-way?
With mobile phones, the user experience is critical. Providing a great user experience is crutial, and the ease of navigation is a key part of the user experience.
How many Hard Buttons do you think a mobile phone should have, and what functions should they provide?
How about Directional Buttons? 2-way? 4-way?
Mobile - New Nokia N8 Smart Phone
This seems like a cool, slick new phone.
The camera on it is awesome, it has 12 Megapixels.
It has a game that can be controled by just tilting the phone (using motion sensors, accelerometers, etc)
I am surprised to say that, at least for the past couple of days, I have been having more fun with it than with any of my other iphones, android phones or blackberries.
Let's see if it can continue to surprise and impress.
I'll uplaod a picture whe I get a chance.
The camera on it is awesome, it has 12 Megapixels.
It has a game that can be controled by just tilting the phone (using motion sensors, accelerometers, etc)
I am surprised to say that, at least for the past couple of days, I have been having more fun with it than with any of my other iphones, android phones or blackberries.
Let's see if it can continue to surprise and impress.
I'll uplaod a picture whe I get a chance.
Moblie - Challenges of Mobile Apps When compared to Desktop Apps
Challenges / Differences when Developing for the Mobile Versus a Desktop Platform
1. Small Screen Size
2. Dynamic Orientation ( portrait, landscape, upsidedown , etc)
3. Do not get hints when hovering over
4. Much more frequent interruptions (the mobile user is often on the move, with many distractions they have
to attend to, and this key factor need to be considred in the design of the UI and interactive model of your
mobile application)
1. Small Screen Size
2. Dynamic Orientation ( portrait, landscape, upsidedown , etc)
3. Do not get hints when hovering over
4. Much more frequent interruptions (the mobile user is often on the move, with many distractions they have
to attend to, and this key factor need to be considred in the design of the UI and interactive model of your
mobile application)
Nokia mobile phones - A Webkit Browser
Webkit Browser
How many people know that nokia has a webkit browser
Webkit is very popular, many browsers like android ect are based on it
Nokia is commited to supporting html5, not yet supported today, but next version will support
(sometime in 2011)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Nokia - Qt Workshop - Install in N8 phone before you can run apps on phone
C:\Nokia Qt SDK\Symbian\SIS\Symbian^3 ********.sisx
double click on the above file to install "TDR" (?) on phone
this needs to be done before you can run your apps on phone through OVI suite
double click on the above file to install "TDR" (?) on phone
this needs to be done before you can run your apps on phone through OVI suite
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Mobicase Conference - Day 2 Notes
the web of documents is still there
the web of people
the "web of the world"
mobile metadata
1. four square
2. facebook spaces
Marc Davis
2 months into tenure at Microsoft
http://marcdavis.ms (?)
connecting the web of people to the web of pages
Attention network
Interest network
Social network
Part of our lives!
Social Computing
computers: have no context => give them context
"small world network"
"HTML5 is very big"
could services V.S. native app
Browser V.S. native app
Browser apps are easier to develop than a native app
"GetJar" <- sounds hot, mentioned multiple times
*music: "shizam"
WCA - Wireless Communications Alliance
Shopkick app
the web of people
the "web of the world"
mobile metadata
1. four square
2. facebook spaces
Marc Davis
2 months into tenure at Microsoft
http://marcdavis.ms (?)
connecting the web of people to the web of pages
Attention network
Interest network
Social network
Part of our lives!
Social Computing
computers: have no context => give them context
"small world network"
"HTML5 is very big"
could services V.S. native app
Browser V.S. native app
Browser apps are easier to develop than a native app
"GetJar" <- sounds hot, mentioned multiple times
*music: "shizam"
WCA - Wireless Communications Alliance
Shopkick app
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