Digital Cameras

Canon has well above 1000 patented digital technologies and is seeking extended innovation each year. Most of the Canon digital cameras have a 9- point AiAF, i.e. providing true auto-focus. The screen is divided into 9 parts and the focus is captured with finesse. This is unique from the traditional 5- point auto-focusing methodology. Canon also developed the popular multi face detection technology that enables to detect up to 9 faces in its lower end digital cameras and up to 35 faces in its higher end cameras. This feature is also extended to its video shooting function. The video capturing mode has this feature extended by incorporating ‘face select and tracking’ which enables you to track a face among a crowd.

Canon’s digital SLR’s sports the ground breaking ESO technology. This technology has an integrated cleaning system which functions to remove the dust particles on the lens and on the image. It has inbuilt hardware to shake off the dust particles from the lens and software to remove the sticky dust grains from the image. Thus it aims at providing the best possible image by removing all faults. They have also initiated the anti-noise processing which takes care that no dots or white lines are formed in the image unlike other cameras which remove the noise after the image is taken which might result in distortion of the image.

Some of the highly rated Canon Digital Camera include PowerShot, IXUS and EOS. The PowerShot is aimed at the simple point and shoot user, the price is affordable and it features cameras below 10 mega pixels available in varied colour options and designs. The IXUS series is the mid-range digital camera offering that are more advanced and bit pricey. The ESO series offers digital SLR’s that are meant for professional photographers and photography enthusiasts. These SLR’s are available with different range lenses. Canon has roped in Sachin Tendulkar as their brand ambassador for marketing of their popular product line. Canon has emerged as a pioneer in its design, technology, and usability thus becoming a name synonymous to photography.

Classic iPod

The iPod classic is a portable media player marketed by Apple Inc. It is the flagship model in Apple's iPod family. To date, there have been six generations of the iPod classic, as well as a spin-off (the iPod photo) that was later re-integrated into the main classic line. All generations use a 1.8-inch hard drive for storage. The "classic" retronym was introduced with the introduction of the sixth-generation iPod classic on September 5, 2007;[1] prior to this, iPod classics were simply referred to as 'iPods'.
iPods with color displays use anti-aliased graphics and text, with sliding animations. All iPods have five buttons and the later generations (4th and above) have the buttons integrated into the click wheel — a design which gives an uncluttered, minimalist interface. The buttons are:

* Menu: to traverse backwards through the menus, and toggle the backlight on older iPods
* Center: to select a menu item
* Play / Pause: this doubles as an off switch when held
* Skip Forward / Fast Forward
* Skip Backwards / Fast Reverse
In March 2002, Apple added limited PDA-like functionality: text files can be displayed, while contacts and schedules can be viewed and synchronized with the host computer.[2] Some built-in games are available, including Brick (a clone of Breakout), Parachute, Solitaire, and Music Quiz. A firmware update released in September 2006 brought some extra features to fifth generation iPods including adjustable screen brightness, gapless playback, and downloadable games (available for purchase from the iTunes Store).

The future of Wireless Technology

The term Wireless is used for a device using electromagnetic waves for an electronic operation rather than hard wires. A wireless is generally used to transfer data on a long distance. Wireless technology is rapidly evolving theses days. Some examples where wireless systems are very common are mobile phones and pagers, navigation systems, wireless computer mouse, satellite television, portable radios, TV remote controls, wireless phones etc. Wireless can be divided into following categories: -

* Portable wireless – It includes the operation of battery-operated wireless devices or systems such as cell phones and PCS units
* fixed wireless – it includes the operation of wireless devices or systems connected to the Internet and modems
* Mobile wireless –It includes the use of wireless devices or systems in moving motor vehicles, which include the automotive cell cellular phone and computers.

Wireless systems are actually not very safe. We have some quick tips to protect your valuable data: -

1. Always use a firewall with your PC.
2. Avoid using public wireless systems for accessing your bank accounts.
3. Hide your valuable data through encryption.
4. Switch off your wireless system if you are not using it.

How a Wireless System Works A wireless microphone system converts the audio signal created by the microphone to a radio signal which is sent to the sound system by a transmitter. The radio signal is similar to those used by television and FM radio stations. At the other end the receiver converts the frequency into an audio signal.

Future of wireless systems: - The LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology is gaining momentum these days which says improving standards of mobile phone to cope up with future technological requirements by reducing cost and improving efficiency.Many officials like telephone companies, technology firms, mobile phone makers, industrialists are using wireless technology systems

Water Purifier

Water purifiers have now become a mandatory home appliance. With the pollution surrounding us, life supporting elements like air and water have been contaminated. The deadly maladies spreading through water have become a matter of concern. Each year around a million people fall sick due to contaminated water and many die. Drinking clean and pure water should be made a habit and Kent has been in this purification service for over a decade. Set up in Noida in 1995, Kent’s innovations in water purification have been renowned world over by claiming the ‘Best Domestic Purifier’ award by UNESCO in 2006-2007 & 2007-2008 and ‘Water Digest International’ and ‘The Golden Peacock’ Award for the best Eco-Innovation, both for 2007.

Kent has introduced the revolutionary Mineral RO technology which can even eliminate the dissolved impurities in the water while preserving the essential minerals in the water. It offers dual purification form bacteria and viruses. This purifier works well with water from all sources like from bore-wells, overhead storage tanks, municipal tanks etc. Even in the traditional UV (Ultra-Violet) purification system Kent has emerged as a winner with its Ultra UV technology. It has a multiple filtration system of Sediment and Nano filters which help in eradicating bacteria almost completely.

These innovative technologies have boasted the sales and the reputation of the company to a great extent. Offering quality products and good after sale services has made Kent a respectable brand. Their endorsements have also gained immense popularity starring the dream girl Hema Malini and her both daughters. Further Kent’s pioneering Smart UF technology uses new hollow fiber casing to totally purify the municipality water. It operates without electricity, so now even power cuts won’t be an issue in purify water. It has a storage capacity of about 8 liters to store the purified water and thus is a step ahead than any other available water purifier. Kent water purifiers remove the impurity, the seeming bad odor and make it safe for consumption. Kent water purifiers are low on maintenance and are a one time reasonable investment to a healthy and pure source of drinking water.

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