...An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight portable device that delivers an electric shock to the heart after sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The shock is needed to reset the heart after SCA. Cardiac arrest is a condition wherein the heart produces irregular rhythm and then stops beating. This is a medical emergency as the blood flow to the brain and internal organs will cease. If no immediate care is done for individuals having sudden cardiac arrest, the chances of survival will decrease since the condition may result in death within minutes. Automated external defibrillators make it possible for people to respond immediately to individuals that are having sudden cardiac arrest. This is one of the tools used by emergency medical responders and is used to provide electrical shock to “shockable” heart rhythms. What are “shockable” heart rhythms? The heart has its own electrical system that triggers the contraction of the heart muscles. It is responsible for the control of all of the events that occur in the heart during pumping out of blood to the circulation. When there are problems within the heart, blood vessels and electrolytes may cause a disruption of the electrical system and may result in arrhythmia. Arrhythmias are problems with the conduction of electricity in the heart that causes abnormal heart rhythms. There are a number of arrhythmias but not all of them are treated with defibrillation. The only “shockable” arrhythmias are pulseless ventricular...
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...Summary Automated vs. Manual Warehouses: A Different Way of Thinking About ROI This summary illustrates the differences between an automated warehouse and a manual warehouse by giving the advantages and disadvantages of both methods. Automated warehouses use sortation devices, retrieval systems and several other automated solutions. In contrast, Physical employees play a bigger part in a manual warehouse, by picking locations and goods and moving them to the delivery dock. Automated solutions are generally more popular in Germany and Japan than in America and the UK, mainly because America and the UK tend to focus more on the shorter payback period of a manual system. The payback period of an automated warehouse, on the other hand, is commonly around five years. Although an automated system increases (market) risks, the costs to perform logistic tasks decrease significantly. However, automated warehouses are not as flexible as manual warehouses because manual solutions make it easier to add or remove new services. In contrast, adding or removing new services is more difficult and more costly in an automated system. Moreover, manual systems can recover quicker from a poor supply chain design than the automated counterpart. This risk concerning supply chain design is important to keep in mind when one wants an automated system with a high throughput flow. When a company builds an automated warehouse, they should make sure they have good overall visibility to deliveries. This...
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...Automated Customer Service: Advantages Outweigh Disadvantages The marketplace in the world today is more competitive than ever before. Businesses are trying to increase profits and lower operating costs. Stockholders are insisting that companies make money, thus increasing their stock portfolios. Consumers are busier than at any point in the history of man. They work longer hours and try to squeeze more extracurricular activities into their evenings. Into this arena has come the automated customer service system. Automated customer service has brought many advantages to today's businessmen and consumer alike. It has decreased consumer waiting times, enabled businesses to lower operating costs, and eliminated the middleman. While it is not bug free no new innovations are. The telephone was not perfect when it was invented, and I'd be willing to bet that the light bulb burned out a few times at the most inopportune moment before it was perfected. As with all of these things, the automated customer servant will need time to be fully developed. One thing that is certain however, it does offer us many advantages. The consumer no longer has to deal with a worker. There's no call for getting into an argument over the phone; this would be a little absurd considering that it is a machine that is being talked to. Not that I have ever yelled at an inanimate object because it wouldn't do what I wanted it to do. The most important advantage the automated attendant offers in my humble...
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...Overview of Automated Grading Systems If bridges and buildings were made like we make software, then we would have disasters happening daily. I have heard this several times from many people. It is sad but true. Buggy software is the bane of the software industry. One of the ways of increasing software quality is by proper education. Several professionals from the software industry also attest to this. They believe that a greater emphasis should be given to quality and testing in university courses. But simply explaining the principles of software quality is not sufficient. Students tend to forget theoretical principles over time. Practical exposure and experience is equally important. Students should be put in an environment where they can appreciate the importance of quality software and can experience the benefits of processes that enhance quality. Many universities have a period of internship for the students in which they work in a software company and experience these factors first hand. However because the internship usually is of a duration of 3-6 months, it is not sufficient to instill the importance of quality. Emphasis on code quality should be made a part of the entire software curriculum for it to have proper impact. Every assignment that the students submit should be subjected to the same quality standards that an industrial project would be subjected to. Having university assignments adhere to industrial standards will result in the faculty having to spend...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction of the Study: Statement of the Study: After conducting a study and interview to some faculty members of West Visayas State University – Pototan Campus. Its outcome showed that there are some difficulties. General Problem: The study aim to develop a system in the Automated Scheduler and Online Schedule of ICT Faculty. Specifically it aims to answer the following question. 1. What is the current system used in making teachers schedules? 2. Is the developed system beneficial to the scheduler itself in eliminating conflicts in terms of the time and room utilization! Background of the Study The rapid changes in the world today are the outcomes of mans knowledge of computer. Global competitiveness, cyber space technologies and information highway, which are the means of productivity and improvement in today’s modern age, are enhanced by computers. The world demands knowledge about computers more than even before and the world of tomorrow will demand even more. Computers occupy an integral and vital position in the world. It is one of the powerful tools that show demand in every man’s benefits from the emerging technology. The West Visayas State University – Pototan Campus is one the many institution that recognizes the usefulness of this technology having been in existence. The college manually operates the storage and inquiry of employee data. The personnel-in-charge of this section has to work hard consume long period of time in browsing...
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...This semester, throw the book at sales tax, limited store hours and sky high gas prices by buying books online instead of from bricks-and mortar-bookstores. The price of textbooks has shot through the roof in recent years, breaking many a student's budget. While the used section of school bookstores might offer some price relief, many online stores often carry the same, brand-new book for the price of a used copy, or even sell used copies themselves. The benefits of online book buying are numerous. Most importantly, buying books online is almost always cheaper. New book prices are usually significantly lower online, often at least 20 percent reduced and occasionally up to half-off. Also, unless you live in the same state as the online store headquarters, your purchase is free of sales tax, saving you another five to nine percent. Plus you avoid spending money on transportation to and from the bookstore, and you re not tempted by a sweet-smelling latte while shopping. The savings of shopping online really do add up. It's also more convenient to buy books online. Online bookstores are open 24/7, so if your daytime schedule is all tied up, you can surf and shop while the rest of the world is sleeping. Online shopping takes less time because you don't have to find the actual book on the shelf, nor is travel time an issue. With this in mind, you might even be able to place your order during short daytime breaks at a wi-fi cafe or on your PDA. Nothing in life is perfect, and there...
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...Elections automated University-wide By Akemi B. Aida and Nikki Q. Angulo THOMASIANS did not have to endure long hours to know the results of the recent student council elections, with polls computerized University-wide for the first time this year. All faculties and colleges, including UST’s two high schools, adopted the new polling system. Last year, only 10 colleges and faculties had automated elections. Except for a brief power interruption last Feb. 20, which delayed voting at the Conservatory of Music, Education High School and UST High School, Tabon said the new polling scheme was “implemented well.” “The loss of electricity supply caused a slight delay in voting in some colleges. But it did not affect the voters’ turnout because the election proceeded after the power supply returned,” said Abadenzio Rexzy Tabon, chairman of the Central Commission on Elections (Comelec). Overall, voter turnout did not improve. In last year’s elections, 22,515 Thomasians voted. This year, 22,229 students cast their votes, more than half of roughly 40,000 students in the University. Preparations Tabon said a University-wide automated election was first proposed during the summer planning of Central Comelec officials. Thereafter, the Central Comelec met with officials of college-level Comelec units to discuss the plan. The College of Nursing and the Faculty of Civil Law were the first to have automated elections two years ago. Lack of resources hampered previous efforts...
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...Automated Traffic Enforcement Policy This policy addresses the installation and use by state, city and county law enforcement agencies of automated traffic enforcement systems, specifically, automated red-light violation and speed enforcement systems on the state highway system only. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) hereby delegates the administration of this Policy to the MoDOT Director, who shall be authorized to further delegate by memorandum the administration of this Policy to such MoDOT employee(s) as the MoDOT Director deems appropriate. Automated Enforcement of Red-Light Violations To ensure red-light traffic signal violations are mitigated as completely and as feasibly possible, state highway intersections that are candidates for automated red-light violation enforcement will undergo both an engineering study and a violation study. The engineering study will ensure the state highway intersection warrants the installation of an automated red-light enforcement system and that the cameras and related equipment will not impact the existing signal operation. The review will encompass the following steps: Step 1: Confirm safety problem Step 2: Identify the scope Step 3: Conduct engineering analysis to identify factors contributing to problem Step 4: Identify and select appropriate countermeasures Step 5: Implement countermeasures The violation study will include each approach of the state highway intersection. Conditions for Installation For...
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...Today’s market is filled with businesses that are looking into automated systems to perform their everyday tasks. Automated systems can substitute the expenditure and time consuming processes that were to be completed by hand but still providing companies with precise data. In most cases, the automated systems allowed for even more accurate readings and data than only using by hand procedures. One automated system that is becoming more attractive than any other business system is the automated inventory system. This system is used to track the merchandise and goods of grocery stores and other stores that need to keep track of individual item tracking. In this paper I will talk a little bit about the background of automated inventory systems. I will provide some of the costs of these systems and how they can work properly to achieve business goals. The automated systems are very good to use for clothing stores as well. Automated inventory systems play a huge role in business today. They have really helped with retail businesses. This is because businesses want the capability to access and categorize data in a quick and competent manner. With an automated inventory system, businesses can count on computers to do every day jobs that were once performed manually, such as inventory checks and product sale tracking. These tasks can be very stressful for businesses to do manually because of their size, number of stores, and their product diversity. These stressful...
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...AUTOMATED CASE PICKING: The next big thing in warehouse automation After setting a firm base in Europe, Automated case picking is gaining ground in US where the number of successful implementations is growing at a rapid pace. Background: Order Picking: Order picking is usually the most recommended among the warehouse processes due to its nature to generate more outbound transactions than inbound transactions. Moreover, it leads to greater customer satisfaction. Productivity in order picking is measured by the pick rate. The three types of picking operations are case pick, piece pick and pallet pick operations. Case pick operations measure no of cases per hour and no of line items per hour. Automated case picking: Automated case picking enables fully automated order picking of a wide range of products and includes a set of technologies aiming at automation of the traditional case picking process. The food and beverage industries have been the major benefactors. Moreover, ACP solutions are increasingly utilized by sectors like retail and soft goods as it answers the challenges of retail distribution. It is suitable for most types of packaging including shrink wrapped products. Advantages of automated case picking over traditional case picking: * 40% lower costs compared to traditional picking methods * Lesser requirement of floor space and shorter lead time * Minimal ergonomic and safety risks * Optimized replenishment strategies leading to improved service...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction Problem and Background of the Study AMA Computer College Campus was founded last June 1999 with SEC. Reg. No. 183768 under the leadership of its President and founding Chairman of the Board, Mr. Amable Mendoza Aguiluz V, it variably offers 4 year degree courses: BS Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering, BS Information Technology, BS Accountancy and other technical courses. The core objective and desire of its founder is to enable the vast majority of the youth and masses to acquire international-level education at a very affordable local cost, thus acquiring available viable employment upon completion. Its graduates not limited to territorial constraints but possibly venture into foreign companies. Thus AMA Computer College was born into reality at Plaza Nova building, Santiago Boulevard General Santos City. The following are the school director after its first operation, Ms. Glenda Guirrero, Mr. Pareja, succeeded by Mr. Alcaraz, Mr. Lornito Beaniza and Presently Ms. Leah Y. Tolimao, AMA Computer College – Gensan campus has acquired a nationwide status on the Philippine archipelago. It strives to soon acquire Socsargen area under the leadership of school BS Information Technology, BS Computer Science, and BS Electronics and Communication Engineering. Computer Programming was implemented under Pangulong Gloria Scholarship Program. Software developer in Java and Micro.net will soon to be offered this school year 2009-2010. AMA Computer...
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...California 6M to CD4 OTIC ELECTE SEP11W THESIS AUTOMATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR NAVY FIELD ACTIVITY COMPTROLLERS by Shaun Kevin Taylor March 1990 Thesis Advisor: Second Reader: Glenn D. Eberling William J. Haga Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. UNCLASSIFIED SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE lb RESTRICTIVE MARKINGS Ia.REPORT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION Unclassif led 2a. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY 3. DISTRIBUTION /AVAILABILITY OF REPORT 2b. DECLASSIFICATIONiDOWNGRADING Approved for public release; distribution is SCHEDULE unlimited. 5. MONITORING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER(S) 4. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER(S) 6a. NAME OF PERFORMING ORGANIZATION 6b. OFFICE SYMBOL 7a. NAME OF MONITORING ORGANIZATION (If applicable) I Code 37 Naval Postgraduate School Naval Postgraduate School 7b. ADDRESS (City, State, and ZIP Code) 6c. ADDRESS (City, State, and ZIPCode) Monterey, Ca. Monterey, Ca. 94943-5000 9. PROCUREMENT INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER A 8b. OFFICE SYMBOL (If applicable) 8a. NAME OF FUNDING/SPONSORING ORGANIZATION 93943-5000 10. SOURCE OF FUNDING NUMBERS 8c. ADDRESS (City, State, and ZIP Code) PROGRAM ELEMENT NO. WORK UNIT ACCESSION NO. TASK NO. PROJECT NO. II. TITLE (Include Security Classification) * Automated Financial Management Information System for Navy Field...
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...Ang Modernong Halalan (Isang pag-aaral tungkol sa Automated Election) Layunin Introduksyon I. Mga Kaugnay na Pag-aaral at Literatura A. Ano ang “Automated Election System”? B. Paraan ng Pagsasagawa ng “Automated Election” C. Mga Posibleng Epekto ng “Automated Election” D. Pagsasagawa ng “Automated Election” sa Ibang Bansa II. Paglalahad ng Sariling Pag-aaral A. Metodolohiya B. Interpretasyon III. Kongklusyon IV. Rekomendasyon V. Bibliyograpiya LAYUNIN Ang panahunang papel na ito ay may layunin na magbigay ng kaalaman sa mga mambabasa ukol sa makabagong paraan nang pagbibilang ng boto o “automated election”. Ito rin ay naglalayong bigyang linaw ang paraan ng pagsasagawa at ang mga posibleng epekto o dulot nito sa mga botante at sa ating bansa ngayong nalalapit na halalan. INTRODUKSYON Alam naman natin na isang malaking isyu sa Pilipinas ang malinis at mabilis na halalan lalo pa’t marami na tayong naririnig na mga pandaraya at pagmamanipula ng boto sa mga nakaraang halalan. Kung kaya’t upang masiguro ang mahusay na halalan para sa tiyak na pagsulong ng ating bansa, nagpasya ang ating gobyerno at ang Commission on Elections (COMELEC) na ipatupad ang national automated election system na gumagamit ng mga makina upang i-skan ang balota, i-imprinta at ihatid ang mga resulta sa loob lamang ng dalawang oras sa lokal na antas at 36 oras sa pambansang antas. Sa pamamagitan nito, ay...
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...Automated Process of Accounting Information Systems Time management, effective processes, and reliable internal control are keys to a business’ success. The core activities of any for-profit businesses revolve around payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory processes. Any deficiency in any of those four processes can impair a company’s ability to operate and drive it to failure. Those four main activities must run smoothly and efficiently if a company aspires to be successful. Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is not exempt from those requirements. KFF does have a well-designed accounting process, but that system is not integrated, and each store is operating on its own with the owner juggling all the time between the three branches to perform some control and to make financial decisions for all of them. Those four activities must be streamlined and integrated in order to render KFF more efficient and effective. In this summary, we will analyze the pros and cons associated with an industry-specific software, or develop customized software. We will look at various enhancement and automation options available to KFF. We will also develop flowcharts to show the flow of data into and from each of the four systems analyzed. Prioritize the Four Main Systems The priority of the four main systems should be automation of the payroll system first. Then, the Inventory process needs to be automated and from there that will connect to the accounts receivable and ending with...
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...Discuss in scholarly detail the characteristics of automated decision support (ADS) systems. Also provide an example of a process that can be supported by an ADS system. In this fast paced economy where decisions have to be made quickly to meet the requirements of the market, managers need more than just enterprise data at hand. Although, humans can never be replaced by technology but there are some decisions to repetitive tasks in an organization that may not need a human intervention. “Decision automation is a deceptively simple and intriguingly complex concept. On the surface, the idea is that a computer program is making decisions. A decision automation system is not a decision support system. Rather a decision automation system eliminates the need for a human decision maker in a programmed decision situation. Business rules and programmed instructions are triggered by events and contingent choices are made. The greatly expanded and evolving computing infrastructure makes it increasingly cost effective to apply decision automation in situations where that had been prohibitively costly” (Dan Power, 2011). Automated decision support (ADS) systems are basically rule-based systems that automatically provide solutions to repetitive managerial problems. In implementing the ADS systems, organizations use business analytic models to create business rules that are used to trigger the automatic decisions. Business rules are the criteria used for taking a decision. For example,...
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