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First, I’ll start by saying that photos you see of laptop computers plugged into solar panels is misleading, but is typical of photos you will see around the internet on sites promoting solar power. The truth is… you cannot usually charge a laptop directly from a solar panel.
Why?
1. The output voltage of the panel probably won’t match your computer
2. The panel likely doesn’t come with a connector for your computer
3. Laptop batteries are not easily charged from a passive source like solar
4. You certainly cannot ‘run’ a 30 Watt device from a 10 Watt power source
So, how can a solar powered laptop be created?
Actually, it isn’t too difficult, but it does require a little planning.
So here it is. Step-by-step.
1. Choose a solar panel to match your power consumption
We’ll assume that your laptop is like most others, and consumes about 30 Watts while it is running. Some laptops with big dual processors etc can consume up to 100 Watts if they are burning DVDs or other intensive operations. But for our purposes, and assuming that you are a practical person who knows how to dial back their power settings, we will go with the standard number of 30 Watts continuous.
Now, you need to determine your usage time.
How many hours a day do you absolutely have to have on the computer? The bare minimum now, with no coffee breaks. If you use the computer for 1 hour each day, then you will need to offset 30 Watt-Hours with your solar panel, which will equate to a minimum 10 Watt solar panel for most areas (May-Sept).
2. Store the solar power
Sunlight & hence solar power is unpredictable. So most good, reliable, solar power systems provide a means of storing the power produced by the panel so that it can be used when & how it is needed. You can run a 1-Watt GPS direct from a solar panel on a cloudy day, because even on a cloudy day, a 5-Watt solar panel should be able to provide 20% of its peak output (ie 20% of 5Watts = 1Watt).
But what do you do when the device you need to run is larger than the peak output of your solar panel? How can a 10-Watt solar panel power a 30-Watt computer?
Simple, put the solar panel out all day connected to a battery so that all the solar power collected will be stored in the battery. Equipment can then be connected to the battery as needed – batteries are typically able to release more power than was used to charge them, and only their capacity will dictate how long you can run from them.
3. Give the stored power to the laptop
Let’s avoid AC power if possible…
An AC inverter is a small device that converts battery power to household outlet “AC” power.
AC power is something you will want to avoid in a portable power application if at all possible. It is documented in other areas of our website how an AC inverter is quite inefficient, and requires system support that makes portability a bit difficult.
The other, more desirable option is to use a voltage converter to create the power your laptop needs. Whether you are wanting to charge directly from the solar panel, or via your solar power storage battery, the voltage converter will provide the proper voltage for your computer’s battery system.
In conclusion…
Creating a portable solar power system using flexible, foldable solar panels for extended expeditions with your laptop computer requires some careful considerations. Choosing a solar panel that adequately offsets your power consumption. Storing the electricity you generate from the solar panel for later use and to moderate the variable power of the sun. And finally, use a voltage converter, or AC inverter, to provide your laptop with the correct voltage power.
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Ensuring the ‘Five Rights’ of patients is important for accurate bedside medication. Though the healthcare system in United States is one of the best in the world, medication errors are often reported. Medication errors are among the most frequent medical blunders, harming at least 1.5 million patients every year (According to The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies).
Barcodes ensures the ‘Five Rights’
Medication errors can be avoided by using barcode technology in bedside medication. Barcodes ensure the ‘Five Rights’ of the patients i.e. the right patient gets the right medication in the right dose through the right route at the right time.
* Right patient
Barcode scanning on patient’s wristbands using handheld barcode scanners enables to identify the right patient according to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) guidelines. The wristbands with barcodes given at the admission point are vital in tracking the right patient throughout the treatment period in the hospital.
* Right medication
Scanning the barcode label on the medications prescribed to a patient enables accurate treatment. In many cases, the ID of the administering nurse is also scanned to check the nurse’s authority to dispense the medication to the patient. This avoids administering wrong drugs to a patient.
* Right dose
Confirming the right dose being given to the patients is more complex than ensuring the right medication is administered. The medicine dose administered is prone to change at least in small quantities during the treatment period. Recording data using barcodes can help in maintaining the consistency in the dose administered. This avoids further complications and side effects by reducing overdose medications.
* Right method of administration (route)
Right method of administration means administering the prescribed drug using the right method such as pills, syrup or intravenous medication. This may also include special instructions such as taking medication along with food or other supplements. Using barcodes will help in reducing the avoidable mistakes that might happen when the information is not properly shared and coordinated.
* Right time
The schedule of medication and the time interval is vital in medical administration. Especially when there is a situation where a missed or late medication has to follow a revised schedule of medication. In such situations, barcode technology will help to maintain the consistency by having the accurate information.
The typical devices used in barcode enabled medical administration are a handheld scanner connected to a wireless mobile computer. These devices automatically communicate with other information systems to record and update transactions. These devices also store medical information as a result, it is possible to more accurately check and confirm that the right medication process is being followed than is possible with a typical medication administration record (MAR). Thus, the barcode technology will enable the Five Rights of the patients in the bedside medication administration and ensure the patients’ health is the highest priority.
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When it comes to mobile phone, Samsung is known for bringing about the slim revolution in the mobile phone market around the globe. This company is specialised in creating some of the ultra slim slide handsets loaded with advanced features. The Samsung F700 mobile, is from the line of Samsung slim handsets that boasts of high quality multimedia experience to all its users.
The slim yet powerful Samsung F700 belongs to the Samsung Ultra Smart family. It is a 3G mobile phone that comes with a touch screen and an easy to use QWERTY keyboard. The touch screen measures 2.78 inches. It comes with a screen resolution of 420 X 240 pixels and displays up to 262K colours. The internal memory of the phone is 112 MB; however the user can extend the memory further with the microSD memory card option.
The name of the eye-scorching beauty is Samsung F700. A new edition in Samsung’s heavily lauded Ultra Smart category. An elegant touch screen mounted HSDPA phone that shines bright through its 256K colour supporting, 2.78-inch, 240 X 440 pixel TFT screen. The phone comprises a smooth and shining exterior with form factor of a ‘candy bar’. A slide-out QWERTY-type keyboard adds to the stylish and executive look of the phone.
The special feature in Samsung F700 is its 5 mega pixel camera that is capable in catching the photos in sunlight as well as in moonlight with its zoom and autofocus section. It also works as a video call camera, by which you can make video calling. The camera cuffs a profuse range of photo and video settings. Now you can catch every special moment in your grip anywhere and anytime.
The Samsung U700, on the other hand is a 3G HSDPA technology based ultra sleek slider phone from the Ultra Edition 12.1 range that flaunts a 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, and a VGA camera for video calling. The Tri Band phone, although bearing some revolutionary features on its elegant form like 3G HSDPA, business card exchange and XHTML browser, doesn’t match up to the prowess that the Samsung F700 wields.
The Samsung F700 has got some more features like integrated music player, document viewer, Bluetooth, EDGE, USB, email support, WAP 2.0, HTML browser, MicroSD memory card support and the list of features goes on and on.
To connect the Samsung F700 mobile phone with other compatible devices for data transfers and downloads are quite easily, since it supports 3G technology, Bluetooth, USB and EDEG technology. The HTML and WAP browser enables the user to surf the net on the touch screen.
This is an HSDPA enabled device, equipped with a number of advanced features like full HTML browser, MPEG4 formats video player. There is 5 mega pixel cameras with image reproducibility of 2592by 1944 pixels resolution and auto focus. You will also find a secondary video call camera with this Samsung F700 device.
The user of Samsung F700 can never be deprived of entertainment as it is empowered with features such as digital camera, music player, various connectivity option, web browser and messaging services. Get the Samsung F700 to enjoy its features and amazing elegance that comes with the phone.
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This creature of God is very ambitious and crave for more and more, yes we humans are more attracted towards the things for which we don’t have to pay. This is the psychology of individuals that we fall for things which are “FREE”. So to attract more and more customer in the scenario where the competition is developing day by day many have come up with free gifts.
Everyone is aware about the fact that, mobile phone has now become synonym for life. This technology in not untouched even by school goers, even in this age they look for handsets with high end applications. The users are more delighted when this vital part of life is accompanied with Free gifts such as laptops, iPods, LCD TV’s and Game Consoles. All these free electronic gadgets add lot to our day to day life. So to lure the buyers and searchers manufacturers and service operators tie up to look for more and more customers, so that they can spread their wings widely on mobile market. Every time we come across offers such as Free TV with Mobile Phones and Free Laptop with Mobile Phones etc.
All the handsets which we see is not only equipped with basic features but have all latest technology fitted in compact device like high resolution camera, touchscreen, music players, Wi-Fi and many more uncountable attributes. So the users not only avail such high end devices but deals also bestow them Mobile Phone with Free gifts.
Various online shopping portals are offering various free gifts like Sony PSP, Sony PS3 and Home Theater. You can furnish your home with such good brands and that too free. The users can pay monthly contract by opting out from various shopping portals which also them the owners of the free gifts. These deals may offer you mobile phones brands like Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and LG etc.
Imagine, Nokia E5 under a mobile deal along with free LCD TV, Gaming Console and many other devices, cool in fact very cool isn’t it. So just grab one of the high end mobile Phone with Free Gifts.
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