ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss Technology To Make Driving Safer.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University, at Pittsburgh, Pa.; est. 1967 through the merger of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (founded 1900, opened 1905) and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research (founded 1913). are working on a "gesture interface" system that uses hand gestures to perform tasks within a vehicle such as adjusting the radio, air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. and answering phone calls to keep drivers focused on the road, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a report by ABCNEWS.com. A camera is placed around the gearshift and is attached to a laptop containing computer algorithms. The camera tracks hand gestures and translates them into the appropriate command determined by the researchers. Other researchers are working to minimize distractions that drivers face by using voice-recognition systems to connect the car's electronics to cell phones and personal handheld computers, the article says. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Jeremy Straub is currently the CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Positioning Solutions, a leading manufacturer of handheld GPS Handheld GPS use GPS Signal from a minimum of 3 overhead satellites to obtain a fix which is usually accurate to within 30m. Actual accuracy can be achieved down to 5m but due to US Military intervention accuracy is restricted. Popular brands include Garmin, Magellan Navigation. systems. Positioning Systems products are available in over 25 countries on three continents. Prior to working for Positioning Solutions, Straub consulted on technology projects for a variety of other companies including the Ford Motor Company, Eaton Corporation This article is about an industrial manufacturer. For other meanings see Eaton. Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion, putting it at 198 on the Fortune 500 for 2007. and Lear Corporation. 216-371-3806 jastraub@positioningsolutions.com Drawing on research skills and knowledge acquired as an analyst with the Ford Motor Company, Frank Viquez, of Allied Business Intelligence, is currently focusing his analytical efforts on in-vehicle technologies See automotive systems. . He is familiar with many market topics - automotive electronics, telematics, digital radio and other fixed and mobile wireless technologies. His published studies include The Digital Car, Automotive Wireless Networks, Fleet Management Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Location-Based Services. PR Contact: Lauren Goodstein 516-624-3113, ext 24 goodstein@abiresearch.com Professor John Lee, of the University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. , is an expert on driving safety. His current research addresses two general aspects of driving safety. The first is the tendency of in-vehicle technology to distract drivers. This research has focused on the next generation of in-vehicle devices such as email, web access, and navigation systems. The second examines the ability of collision warning systems to alert drivers to dangerous situations. 319-384-0810 ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/. |
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