04 Shenzhen Daily Wednesday July 19, 2017 Email: [email protected] Help Tech & Science configuration 结构 incredible 难以置信的 amateur 业余的 harness 利用 hydrofoid 水翼船 stability 稳定 carbon fiber 碳纤维 lithium 锂 instantaneously 即刻 vibration 振动 gyroscope 陀螺仪 wearable 可穿戴设备 built-in 内置的 Across: 1.lag, 4.fog, 6.angel, 7.eel, 9.yes, 11.aye, 13.step, 14.apex, 15.EST, 17.try, 19.PTA, 21.elope, 22.nun, 23.toy Down: 1.lie, 2.gal, 3.ugly, 4.fly, 5.gas, 8.enter, 10.event, 11.ape, 12.eat, 16.slow, 17.ton, 18.yen, 19.pet, 20.any SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD An electric glove that can convert sign language into text messages has been unveiled by U.S. scientists. The US$100 device will allow deaf people to instantly send messages to those who don’t understand sign language, according to its inventors. The device, which was developed at the University of California, San Diego, can convert the 26 letters of American Sign Language into text that can be viewed on a smartphone or computer. The device consists of a sports glove that has been fitted with nine stretchable sensors positioned over the knuckles. When a user bends their fingers or thumb to sign a letter, the sensors stretch, which causes an electrical signal to be produced. These signals are then processed by software to figure out the configuration* of the hand. Motion sensors are also fitted to the back of the glove to record whether the hand is moving or still. The information from the glove is then sent via Bluetooth to an app on a smartphone or computer, which will then display a translated version of the message. The system has low power requirements. The glove can only inter- pret letters rather than words, meaning that users must spell out their messages letter by letter. (SD-Agencies) Electric glove translates sign language 神奇手套可翻译手语 Facebook has added a GIF creator to the camera fea- ture in its mobile app to allow users to record short loops of video. Users can post their recorded GIFs, which only last a few seconds, to their status or story, and can even save them to their phone. Swiping left to access Facebook’s camera will pres- ent users with the option to create their own GIF. Users can add the full range of Facebook camera effects and frames to their GIFs. In recent weeks, the company has expanded its integration of the GIF format into its service. It introduced the ability to add the loops to Facebook comments last month. Facebook users can now send GIFs in comments directly from a button, allow- ing them to send an animated image when they just can’t find the words. GIFs were introduced to Facebook Messenger in 2015, and since, people have sent nearly 25,000 GIFs every minute. And in the past year, GIF sends on Messenger tripled to nearly 13 billion. (SD-Agencies) Facebook camera adds GIF creator 脸书相机程序可作动图了 REM-Fit has unveiled a US$299 smart pillow that can track your sleep habits, stop you from snoring, and even stream music to lull you into sleep. The ZEEQ pillow can con- nect to your smartphone and smart home assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa. It’s equipped with wireless speakers, a microphone, vibration* motors, and a gyroscope* to track your activity and despite the technology-packed design, it’s also incredibly comfort- able. While sleep-tracking apps and devices have become increasingly common in recent years, some people still prefer to keep their smartphones far from the bedside to ensure a restful sleep, said the ZEEQ team. The ZEEQ pillow provides a way to get the capabilities of a sleep tracker without the use of a disruptive device. While it pairs with wear- ables* and your smartphone, it can also be controlled entirely through a tiny remote that slips into the side. Using a built-in* 3-D motion sensor and a related app, ZEEQ can monitor your activity throughout the night to track how hard you snore, how much you’re moving, and how much rest you’re getting each night. Inside the pillow, there are eight wireless speakers which connect to your smart devices so you can stream music or audio books. The app contains a music sleep timer, so you can fall asleep to a soothing track, and the pillow will shut off the audio on its own. The anti-snore control uses a decibel-tuned micro- phone to listen for snoring intensity. When it detects that the snoring has spiked to a pre-set level, it will give off a gentle vibration to encour- age you to change positions and free up the air ways. It also contains a remov- able cover. (SD-Agencies) Smart pillow can give you a be er night’s sleep 智能枕助人保持良好睡眠状态 Incredible* footage has cap- tured a “flying surfboard” in action as it hovers above the surface of sparkling blue water. The board, which can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h, is powered by an electric motor that helps to keep its rider upright and gliding through the air. The new design was cre- ated to allow amateur* surf- ers to experience the thrill of harnessing* the power of a wave without the years of practice it requires. The Lift eFoil is the work of a sports brand based in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico that builds flying toys. The design, which is based on a hydrofoil*, uses wing- like structures mounted to the board to provide lift and stability*. But this ease-of-use doesn’t come cheap, with pre-orders of the boards costing US$12,000. The board and foil are both built primarily from lightweight carbon fiber*, as well as fiber glass and stain- less steel, which combined with the engine weigh just 13.5 kg. The near-silent onboard motor is powered by a lithium* battery pack, which can provide enough energy for one hour’s riding at 24km/h. The board is controlled by two handheld Bluetooth devices, as well as the rider’s body weight. By pressing the lever on the controller, the motor responds instantaneously*, adjusting the speed. (SD-Agencies) ‘Flying’ surfboard for beginners 这款冲浪神器在国外传疯了 这款冲浪神器在国外传疯了
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04Shenzhen Daily Wednesday July 19, 2017Email: [email protected]
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configuration 结构 incredible 难以置信的 amateur 业余的 harness 利用 hydrofoid 水翼船 stability 稳定 carbon fiber 碳纤维 lithium 锂 instantaneously 即刻 vibration 振动 gyroscope 陀螺仪 wearable 可穿戴设备 built-in 内置的
Across: 1.lag, 4.fog, 6.angel, 7.eel, 9.yes, 11.aye, 13.step, 14.apex, 15.EST, 17.try, 19.PTA, 21.elope, 22.nun, 23.toyDown: 1.lie, 2.gal, 3.ugly, 4.fl y, 5.gas, 8.enter, 10.event, 11.ape, 12.eat, 16.slow, 17.ton, 18.yen, 19.pet, 20.any
SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD
An electric glove that can convert sign language into text messages has been unveiled by U.S. scientists.
The US$100 device will allow deaf people to instantly send messages to those who don’t understand sign language, according to its inventors.
The device, which was developed at the University of California, San Diego, can convert the 26 letters of American Sign Language into text that can be viewed on a smartphone or computer.
The device consists of a sports glove that has been fi tted with nine stretchable sensors positioned over the knuckles. When a user bends their fi ngers or thumb to sign a letter, the sensors stretch,
which causes an electrical signal to be produced. These signals are then processed by software to fi gure out the confi guration* of the hand.
Motion sensors are also fi tted to the back of the glove to record whether the hand is moving or still.
The information from the glove is then sent via Bluetooth to an app on a smartphone or computer, which will then display a translated version of the message. The system has low power requirements.
The glove can only inter-pret letters rather than words, meaning that users must spell out their messages letter by letter. (SD-Agencies)
Electric glove translates sign language 神奇手套可翻译手语
Facebook has added a GIF creator to the camera fea-ture in its mobile app to allow users to record short loops of video.
Users can post their recorded GIFs, which only last a few seconds, to their status or story, and can even save them to their phone.
Swiping left to access Facebook’s camera will pres-ent users with the option to create their own GIF. Users can add the full range of Facebook camera effects and frames to their GIFs.
In recent weeks, the company has expanded its integration of the GIF format into its service.
It introduced the ability to add the loops to Facebook comments last month.
Facebook users can now send GIFs in comments directly from a button, allow-ing them to send an animated image when they just can’t fi nd the words.
GIFs were introduced to Facebook Messenger in 2015, and since, people have sent nearly 25,000 GIFs every minute.
And in the past year, GIF sends on Messenger tripled to nearly 13 billion.
(SD-Agencies)
Facebook camera adds GIF creator 脸书相机程序可作动图了
REM-Fit has unveiled a US$299 smart pillow that can track your sleep habits, stop you from snoring, and even stream music to lull you into sleep.
The ZEEQ pillow can con-nect to your smartphone and smart home assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa.
It’s equipped with wireless speakers, a microphone, vibration* motors, and a gyroscope* to track your activity and despite the technology-packed design, it’s also incredibly comfort-able.
While sleep-tracking apps and devices have become increasingly common in recent years, some people
still prefer to keep their smartphones far from the bedside to ensure a restful sleep, said the ZEEQ team.
The ZEEQ pillow provides a way to get the capabilities of a sleep tracker without the use of a disruptive device.
While it pairs with wear-ables* and your smartphone, it can also be controlled
entirely through a tiny remote that slips into the side.
Using a built-in* 3-D motion sensor and a related app, ZEEQ can monitor your activity throughout the night to track how hard you snore, how much you’re moving, and how much rest you’re getting each night.
Inside the pillow, there are eight wireless speakers which connect to your smart devices so you can stream music or audio books.
The app contains a music sleep timer, so you can fall asleep to a soothing track, and the pillow will shut off the audio on its own.
The anti-snore control uses a decibel-tuned micro-phone to listen for snoring intensity.
When it detects that the snoring has spiked to a pre-set level, it will give off a gentle vibration to encour-age you to change positions and free up the air ways.
It also contains a remov-able cover. (SD-Agencies)
Smart pillow can give you a be! er night’s sleep 智能枕助人保持良好睡眠状态
Incredible* footage has cap-tured a “fl ying surfboard” in action as it hovers above the surface of sparkling blue water.
The board, which can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h, is powered by an electric motor that helps to keep its rider upright and gliding through the air.
The new design was cre-ated to allow amateur* surf-ers to experience the thrill of harnessing* the power of a wave without the years of practice it requires.
The Lift eFoil is the work of a sports brand based in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico that builds fl ying toys.
The design, which is based on a hydrofoil*, uses wing-like structures mounted to the board to provide lift and stability*.
But this ease-of-use doesn’t come cheap, with pre-orders of the boards costing US$12,000.
The board and foil are both built primarily from lightweight carbon fi ber*, as well as fi ber glass and stain-
less steel, which combined with the engine weigh just 13.5 kg.
The near-silent onboard motor is powered by a lithium* battery pack, which can provide enough energy for one hour’s riding at 24km/h. The board is controlled by two handheld Bluetooth devices, as well as the rider’s body weight. By pressing the lever on the controller, the motor responds instantaneously*, adjusting the speed.
(SD-Agencies)
‘Flying’ surfboard for beginners
这款冲浪神器在国外传疯了这款冲浪神器在国外传疯了
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