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Open Access To Exercise Data?identity0 writes "A recent Slashdot discussion about heart-rate monitors in schools got me thinking about getting one for my own exercise. It turns out that the available models have a wide range of features: calorie rate, pedometers, GPS, PC connectivity, etc. Being a geek, I want one that will let me look at my exercise data, and I'm curious what experiences Slashdotters have had with them. Some download data to a proprietary application — are open source alternatives available or is the data format easily readable? Others upload data to an online app — can the data be pulled off the site or is it forever trapped on their servers? While I'm not an open source zealot or a paranoid about my data being shared, I would like to know that I can access my data in the future. Whatever method you guys use to monitor your exercise, I'd love to hear about it."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Slashdot Monday, October 05, 2009New Midwest Research Institute CEO Helmstetter is bred for the jobYou might say Michael Helmstetter has science in his genes.
Wugnet Monday, October 05, 2009Solar gets personalCAMPBELL - G24 Innovations Inc. envisions a future where everyone powers personal devices on the go, solar style. The idea has attracted $100 million in funding during the past three years from Renewable Capital LP, the Ecole Polytechnique and Morgan Stanley Principal Investments.
Wugnet Monday, October 05, 2009Women in Technology group expands membership, programsThe local chapter of Women in Technology International has taken the recession to regroup and provide a broader base for women in tech-related fields to connect.
Wugnet Monday, October 05, 2009Lenovo-Microsoft Engineering Promises Faster Boot TimesLenovo said Monday that it has launched a "Windows 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience" program for its Think and Idea PCs in conjunction with Microsoft, promising much faster boot and shutdown times.
PC Magazine Monday, October 05, 2009Servers and Workstations build process automation system.With pre-installed software and pre-configured operating system, visualization servers and single activation operator workstations for PlantPAx Process Automation System help minimize time associated with specifying, procuring, and installing system hardware and software. Process application system servers can be used to host human interface displays and consolidate data access, while operator workstation serves as window to process. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsMachinery and Machining ToolsControls and ControllersSearch for suppliers of: Desktop/Servers Workstations | Computer Workstations | Client, Data, File, Network & Web Servers | Automation Systems | Factory Automation Systems
Thomasnet Monday, October 05, 2009Intel Atom App Store to Spearhead Intel 'Continuum'The keyword of this year's IDF will be continuum, or how the variety of Intel silicon can come together to benefit the consumer, chief executive Paul Otellini said in a keynote speech here on Tuesday.
Wugnet Monday, October 05, 2009Alienware Rolls Out Lynnfield DesktopsThe new Area-51 and Aurora desktops are powerful, upgradeable, and built to intimidate.
Wugnet Monday, October 05, 2009SD Card Reader allows mounting of PCB components underneath.Card reader FPS009-2910-0 features stand-off of 1.2 mm, allowing for mounting of other components under reader on PCB. Designed for assembly on top side of PCB, it includes push-in/push-out insertion and extraction mechanism with defined ejection. Unit has metal cover and 4 grounding tabs along with soft lock mechanism for SD card and write protection switch. Offering automatic card detection, reader is suited for Flash memory card applications. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Card Readers
Thomasnet Monday, October 05, 2009Card Connector/Reader suits high mating cycle applications.Designed for top and reversed mount applications, FMS008-4000-xx is available with variable reading system for SIM and Smart cards. With low assembly height of 0.95 mm, 8-pin SIM block card reader can be used with separate card recognition switch, which can be mounted on PCB in different positions independently from card reader. Both switch and reader offer contact durability of 10,000 mating cycles. This story is related to the following:Electronic Components and DevicesAutomatic IDComputer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Connectors | Card Edge Connectors | Smart Card Readers | Card Readers
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