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    How Does Bluetooth 4.0 Work in the Context of Retail Beacons?

    Hi UltrafastPED, That link have cleared many of my queries. Thanks for the link. I have few more doubts. The slave (here the beacon) sends only a UUI (Universally Unique Identifier) to the master (here the shopper). Of course, the shopper may ignore the notification or perform some action...
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    STK - Sim Tool Kit accessibility

    @greg Sorry for the late responses. Consider this case. I want to check my recharge my smartphone. For this I go to the nearest retailer and he will be using the following procedure 1. Using dialer, I will be initiating *111# and the request is sent to my network provider 2. after a couple of...
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    How Does Bluetooth 4.0 Work in the Context of Retail Beacons?

    Hi everyone, I would like to know how the BLE functions in more detailed manner. Consider the case of BLE beacons at the local retail outlet. I am notified of a offer when passing through the outlet. The offer may be a text based or a image based. I presume the merchant sends me a generic...
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    STK - Sim Tool Kit accessibility

    Hi PF, In general, one can enable VAS (Value Added Services) provided by subscriber via the STK (Sim Tool Kit). However, I think its actually tedious to open the STK, select the required VAS, confirm your selection via SMS every time. I would like to know, if it is possible to automate some...
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    Can RO Membranes Determine and Filter Molecular Size of Solutes?

    Thanks for the reply. Just going through the topics. btw, I have yet another doubt (may be childish). Just curious. I have been reading that RO membranes can purify water even free of virus and bacteria (hope so!). my doubt is, if that is the case can the RO membrane separate any salt that...
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    Can RO Membranes Determine and Filter Molecular Size of Solutes?

    In reverse osmosis of salt water, the mesh size in filter determines the size of particles dissolved in the solution than can pass through. Here does the size of particles refer to molecular size? If so, how can I possibly determine the size of say Eg. NaCl dissolved in water. I have been...
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    Which High Altitude Wind Power Startup Has the Best Power to Weight Ratio?

    Thnx everyone for their suggestions and replies. Regards
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    Which High Altitude Wind Power Startup Has the Best Power to Weight Ratio?

    Ofcourse. If accurate answers are required then actual measurements needs to be made. However, based on working principle I think Makani would provide the best power generated to weight ratio. Coz, the propeller rpm in makani compared to sky windpower is far greater (thnks to the circular...
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    Which High Altitude Wind Power Startup Has the Best Power to Weight Ratio?

    Hallo PF, Both are startups working on high altitude wind power generation. In general, both uses some sought of kite design to keep the generator afloat in air and the high velocity winds rotate the propellers of generators producing power. However, in Makani the kite travels along a...
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    Doubt regarding the Ethernet cable

    Today I am seeing quiet a number of home appliances or entertainment devices (Eg. NEST Module) plugged-in to the Ethernet cable. Since I don't have much knowledge on this topic I have a little doubt. Just consider the example of NEST. In case, I have a NEST device installed in every room of...
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    What Are the Pros and Cons of Energy Recuperation in Vehicles?

    Thnx for the reply. However, can only partly agree with your disadvantages. 1, 2, 4 could actually be overcome on long run if utilized properly.
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    LaTeX LaTeX alignment and orientation

    well. I do agree with you guys. I tried some options. But unfortunately the document is getting messy. Better to take in few bad pages rather than losing many better pages. Thanks both of you for your comments.
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    LaTeX LaTeX alignment and orientation

    well, as mentioned sometimes the figure moves completely away from the describing text. Have to drift over a couple of pages to co-relate the image with the text. Of course, images or text getting drifting by half a page is acceptable.
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    LaTeX LaTeX alignment and orientation

    LaTeX Help! Currently I writing my Thesis report using LaTeX. I have been noticing the following problem. I need the figures and text to be aligned in a page in the following orientation text figure text figure However, what I obtain is figure text text figure At times, this gets...
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    What Are the Pros and Cons of Energy Recuperation in Vehicles?

    Well, the basic advantages of energy recuperation in vehicles include optimization of fuel consumption lower CO2 and NOx emissions Are there any other advantages that needs to be highlighted? Also, please mention the disadvantages of energy recuperation (if any) Regards
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