...stop it before a collision occurs. The video shows the test failed and ultimately crashed into the unsuspecting pedestrian who was seemingly expecting the vehicle to stop. Time magazine summarized the video and investigated the lingering questions everyone was thinking, “What went wrong?” and “Why did the car not stop?” Time investigated that the people involved with the test were under the impression the forward detection and braking systems would stop the car before hitting the pedestrian. When Time reached out to the automaker, they let us know the vehicle was actually not equipped with the optional pedestrian detection upgrade that would have prevented this accident. This article helped me prove the argument of human error in my research paper. A huge factor of autonomous driving systems is the fact that people believe that they are not as safe as the automakers say they are. When the video first surfaced, it went viral and opponents of autonomous driving cars used this as proof of their unreliability. This article with its analysis and evidence helped to debunk that theory. Rosenfeld, A., Bareket, Z., Goldman, C., Kraus, S., & LeBlanc, D. (2012). Towards Adapting Cars to their Drivers. MLA Format: "Towards Adapting Cars to Their Drivers." AI...
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...Business Research Project: Part IV Darby Bess, Roslyn Mason, Jessica Hardin, Jennifer Steimle, Stephen Yeager QNT/561 December 3, 2013 James Krause The purpose of this research paper is to identify and correct causes of Toyota’s seat belt recall of 310,000 of its vehicles (Eisenstein, 2013). Seat belt failures contribute to loss of income as well as lives. If the issue is extrapolated to the economy, the loss of income and lives equate to a moderate yet significant portion of lost GDP. Thousands of people that contribute to the nations production essentially disappear effecting economic growth. Seat belt legislation is goverened by the states. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia require seat belts for all passengers. All vehicles including buses are required to be fitted with what the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations (FMVSR) call a type 2 seat belt assembly consisting of a combination pelvic and upper torso restraint (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2013). Currently, states are expanding their seat-belt laws to cover rear-seat occupants (Copeland, 2010). It is prudent for any organization to understand the mechanics, processes, and products they use or create. If a product or process fails, it is important the same institution initiates sound research to generate dependable data derived by professionally conducted practices that can be used reliably for decision...
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...Law Opinion Paper Introduction to Criminal Court System CJS/220 Instructor: XXXXXXXX Law Opinion Paper: The relationship between the common law and the legislature. The American common law system had originally been mirrored from medieval England, when criminals and civil laws were decided by judges based according to biblical prophecies as well as where they presided from. Now laws are created, enforced and micromanaged by three legislative branches of government. The reasoning for each branch having specific responsibilities is so that no one branch is able to corrupt the “checks and balances” system that was based according to the principals written in The United States Constitution and other important legal documents. The Legal System The United States government is overseen and governed by laws that were created by public officials. There are three branches of government: * The Legislative Branch of government (state or federal) enacts a group laws that are enacted by public officials. * Once the laws are enacted then they are enforced by The Executive Branch which controls the law enforcement agencies. * The Judicial Branch makes sure that those enacted laws serves a balanced purpose and are legally as well as ethically fair to all in serving their purpose. The American legal system today was conceived based from two major concepts that originally came from the medieval England’s common laws: Precedent and Codification...
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...INTRODUCTION The article “Marketing: philosophy of science and “epistobabble warfare” is a commentary by the author Michel Rod published as a qualitative research in an International Journal, Vol. 12 Iss. 2, pp. 120- 129. Throughout the article Rod articulated his viewpoints on the variety of philosophies involved in legitimizing the science of marketing research and sought to establish his own perspective of what he actually believes marketing research should accomplish. This was stated in his thesis statement that: “Rather than argue one particular perspective, it is this paper’s central thesis that no one philosophical perspective does or should have a monopoly on what makes a useful contribution to our understanding of marketing phenomena. “ Consequently, what Rod proposes is that rather than trying to establish an allegiance to any one particular philosophy one should be free to research, understand and articulate all the questions and results that can ‘contribute meaningful information to the study of marketing phenomena’. In other words, whilst Rod understands that a philosophy might be needed to establish foundations of ontology and epistemology to determine the methodology (POEM): - * Type of questions or problem one attempts to answer in their research * The manner in which these questions should be posed…. * The best methodological approach to shed some light on the particular question(s) being posed or the phenomenon of interest being investigated...
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... The seat belts in school buses controversy Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Problem Statement 4 Analysis of the Negotiation 5 Recommendations and conclusion 5 Bibliography 7 Appendices 8 Simulation Case i Organizational Chart / members of the team ii Opening Letter iii Dates / # of Post made during negotions via CHSB iv Executive Summary The paper discusses the process of the negotiation between the Public Transport Authority and the Mosquito Mums. A negotiation where both parties had defined objectives focused on the seat belts controversy. The study also speaks about the constraints that arise during the negotiation. Both parties presented their proposal however the negotiation reached to no consensus agreement. Furthermore, both groups presented strong factual points but the PTA thinks that the Mosquito Mums still did not raised a strong reason for the petition. In addition, the study discussed about the importance of following the 7 phases in negotiation. Introduction Negotiation is defined as a process by which two or more parties attempt to resolve their opposing interest[1]. The interest in this case was provided as a simulation exercise that occurred during the period October 17th to 23rd 2014 on the conflict of needs - “The seat belts in school buses...
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...50958 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 18, 2010 / Proposed Rules * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground ∧ Elevation in meters (MSL) Effective Modified Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation Communities affected Maps are available for inspection Town of Ogunquit Maps are available for inspection Town of Old Orchard Beach Maps are available for inspection Town of Parsonsfield Maps are available for inspection Town of South Berwick Maps are available for inspection Town of Wells Maps are available for inspection Town of York Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 21 Main Street, North Berwick, ME 03906. at the Town Hall, 23 School Street, Ogunquit, ME 03907. at the Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064. at the Town Hall, 62 Federal Road, Parsonsfield, ME 04047. at the Town Hall, 180 Main Street, South Berwick, ME 03908. at the Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090. at the Town Hall, 186 York Street, York, ME 03909. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Dated: August 10, 2010. Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–20410 Filed 8–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 571 [Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0112]...
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...Term Papers, Essays and Research Documents The Research Paper Factory Join Search Browse Saved Papers Home Page » Business and Management Automotive Industry Philippines In: Business and Management Automotive Industry Philippines EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. To explore the history of the automotive industry in the Philippines 2. To examine the implications of various laws and regulations, whether domestic or international, on the local automotive industry 3. To provide and survey the current profile of the industry 4. To analyze the problems and challenges significantly affecting the industry, especially those which are economic in nature 5. To provide various recommendations that would address the problems identified and eventually, aid in the betterment of the industry I. INTRODUCTION The Philippine automotive industry has been greatly characterized by parts and components manufacturing as a result of its participation in production sharing. Parts and components manufacturing accounts for more than 80 percent, while motor vehicle assembly accounts for about 17 percent of the local automotive industry. The components sector consists of: metalworking, rubber, seats and trims, plastics, electrical, and others. The components sector manufactures the following parts: * Suspension: tires steel rims, aluminum wheels, leaf and coil springs * Interior: carpets, seats *...
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...traffic management and safety. This technology offers both tangible and intangible benefits. Video technology requires a substantial up- front investment costs for the purchase and installation of equipment and training of staff. Due to the complexity of video systems and the rapid pace of change related to this technology, agencies may overlook some applications while using resources to implement less valuable applications. [3] Over the last few years there has been a growing interest in Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA), to solve the problem of exceeding the speed limits. ISA has the potential to significantly reduce the incidence and severity of road trauma in many countries all over the world. [4], [5] The remainder of this paper is organized as follows: Section 2 gives a background of previous work in this field. Overview of Self Recording Traffic Violations system is presented in Section 3. In Section 4, the proposed System's Structure is shown. In Section 5, the Experiments and Results for running the system are presented. Finally a conclusion and future work are briefly described in the last Section 6. Abstract—Cities today face many common transport problems and implement similar urban traffic management solutions. One of these problems is the...
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...VARIOUS ACCIDENT DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS WITH VICTIM ANALYSIS Presented By Ch. Ramya Keerthi1, G. Shanmukh 2, Dr. R. Sivaram 3 1. B.Tech Student ,Dept. of ECE, St. Mary’s Women’s Engineering College 2. B.Tech Student, Dept. of ECE, Acharya Nagarjuna University 3. Principal, St. Mary’s Women’s Engineering College Paper ID: ICCSIE202013 The World Academy of Research in Science and Engineering International Conference on Computer Science and Information Engineering (ICCSIE 2013) May 24, 2013, Venue: Solitaire Hotel, Bangalore, India CONTENTS MOTIVATION CONCLUSION OUR ADD-ON OUTLINE OF APPROACH INTRODUCTION LETS SOLVE THE PROBLEM APPROACH TO PROBLEM MOTIVATION Increase in Death Ratio due to Accidents Unable to Know the Victims Condition Unable to provide assistance in unpopulated areas INTRODUCTION Cont.. INTRODUCTION Indian roads alone accounted for approximately 105,000 accidental fatalities in 2010. Almost 15 % of the global road fatalities when India has just 1 percent of the total global vehicles. Increasing trend during the decade of 2000-2010 with an increase of 50 percent in the year 2010 as compared to the year 2000. INTRODUCTION This survey shows number of deaths due to accidents according to 2010 15409 15337 15099 14063 TAMIL NADU ANDHRA PRADESH UTTAR PRADESH MAHARASTRA 7479 6490 4008 DELHI BANGALORE MUMBAI ...
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...Without sustained action, road traffic crashes are predicted to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030. Most of the drivers are overconfident and unaware of their reckless driving habits. Additionally, some abnormal driving behaviors are unapparent and are easily ignored by drivers. To eradicate the risky driving habits and to ensure safe driving, the driver’s behaviour should be monitored. In this paper, we will take a detailed look at some research works, which monitor the drivers’ behaviour. After conducting the survey, we have proposed a novel system to classify the driver habits as risky or safe. Keywords: Abnormal driving behavior, Road Safety, Accident Prevention, Intelligent Transport System, Smartphones, Sensors, Machine Learning Algorithms. Department of Computer Engineering MITCOE, Pune . Chapter 1 ̊INTRODUCTION According to WHO [1], more than 1.25 million people die every year as a result of road traffic crashes. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among people aged between 15 and 29 years. Without sustained action, road traffic crashes are predicted to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030. WHO has mentioned the main reasons...
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...Letter of Transmittal 02 December, 2011. Dr. ABM Shahidul Islam Professor, Department of Marketing Faculty of Business Studies University of Dhaka Sub: Request for acceptance of the term-paper Sir, We are very pleased to be able to submit our term-paper on “Volvo - an overview”. In developing the report we have followed the format and instructions given by you. In every sphere of our report, we have tried our level best to make a good combination of learning from the Integrated Marketing Communication Course. We also tried to match our theoretical knowledge and the direct experience gathered during the preparation of our term-paper. In this report, we have tried to be as descriptive as possible for the convenience for the reader. Any clarification required & query needed regarding our report will be gratefully acknowledged. Yours obediently Mudassar Mahmood Khan Md. Matiul Islam Md. Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan Md. Ehsanul Haque ID No. 41018003 ID No: 40609063 ID No: 40610059 ID No: 41018044 18th Batch 9th Batch 10th Batch 18th Batch EMBA EMBA EMBA EMBA Dept. of Marketing Dept. of Marketing Dept. of Marketing Dept. of Marketing University of Dhaka University of Dhaka University of Dhaka ...
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...WINTER 2011 V O L . 5 2 N O. 2 By Francesco Zirpoli and Markus C. Becker What Happens When You Outsource Too Much? REPRINT NUMBER 52208 O R G A N I Z AT I O N S T R AT E G Y THE ANATOMY OF AN AUTO: A complex product such as a car can be decomposed at different levels of granularity, from large chunks (e.g., the front end, including bumpers, lights, radiator, etc.) to small components (e.g., a brake disc) up to little metal parts. What HappensWhenYou OutsourceT Much? oo With complex products such as automobiles, integration is a key element of performance. That means managers must understand which activities and competencies they can safely outsource and which they need to keep. BY FRANCESCO ZIRPOLI AND MARKUS C. BECKER THE LEADING QUESTION How can companies make the right decisions about outsourcing? FINDINGS !Keep activities WE LIVE IN AN ERA in which business disaggregation is the norm. In industry after industry, managers have taken deliberate steps to separate their value chains and shift important activities and functions to outside suppliers. The outsourcing trend became increasingly visible during the 1990s, when companies such as IBM began to outsource not just manufacturing but also design activities. The trend reached its peak within the past decade, when even companies such as Boeing started outsourcing innovation activities. But what happens when companies become too dependent on outside suppliers and cede them too much control if they lack the same degree...
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...Obese Woman Denied Boarding Saifullah Khan Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus Abstract 56 year old lady weighing 407 pounds was denied boarding by three airlines. Lufthansa and KLM who were not able to provide a seatbelt for her size, and Delta who did not had a wheelchair capable of handling her weight, to carry her to the aircraft. Due to the kidney failure, she died before she could have arrived home, to get the proper treatment. Now her husband holds these airlines responsible for her death and wants to file the law suit against them. The context in this research paper provided the laws associated to this case and justify whether the airlines are at fault for her death. Obese Woman Denied Boarding Vilma Soltesz flew with her husband, Janos Soltesz, from New York City to Budapest on an annual vacation to her native country without any major problem with KLM airline (Newcomb, 2012). On October 15th, Vilma made her first attempt through KLM to return to New York for medical attention, but she was asked to disembark by the captain because of her inability to secure the seatbelt (Newcomb, 2012). KLM airline representatives advise the couple to go to a nearby airport where they could catch a bigger airplane operated by Delta airline (Newcomb, 2012). On October 16th, when they reached the airport, Vilma was told by Delta representatives that they do not...
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...10 Principles of Economics Supply and Demand * Supply and demand are inversely proportional: When supply rises, demand falls. For instance, when the housing market in a certain region is flooded with homes for sale, sellers drop the price to attract a buyer. However, single homes for sale in exclusive neighborhoods might have more potential buyers than sellers. In these instances, the price of the home rises. Inflation and Unemployment * Gregory Mankiw, Harvard Economics professor and author of "Principles of Economics" explains that society experiences a short-run trade-off with rising prices and unemployment: As the monetary supply expands and inflation occurs, unemployment rises. However, the Phillips curve indicates that in the long-run, inflation has no bearing on levels of unemployment. Effects of Price Controls * Price controls, like setting food prices in the former Soviet Union or rent control in New York, have negative effects for both buyers and sellers. Price ceilings create shortages and rationing of goods, and price floors create disincentives to improve on the quality of a good when it cannot be sold at the equilibrium price. Elasticity * Elasticity measures price responsiveness of a good or service. If the demand for a product changes significantly when the price changes, it is considered elastic. Examples of elastic goods include makeup and concert tickets. Inelastic goods show little or no change in demand when the price changes. Examples...
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...author has work experiences from 1978 to 1996 as a nurse and nursing consultant in long term care and has a personal interest in how the use of restraints has evolved to a patient focused and caring approach that has reduced the rates of restraint use and patient injuries. Nursing evidence based practices for patient safety evolves from current technological advances, research and nursing theory. The purpose of this paper is to address how nursing clinical practices evolved for the use of patient restraints in health care facilities. Identification and Discussion of Health Care Issue The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines a physical restraint as “any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident’s body that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one’s body” (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001). Physical force can be human, mechanical devices, or a combination. Some Items that can be used to physically restrain people include bed side rails, waist belts, vests or jackets, hand mitts, arm and leg restraints. This author has witnessed wheel chairs being tied to hallways handrails; patients tied into wheel chairs with sheets; bed sheets wrapped tightly around patients in bed restricting movement; all four extremities tied down to beds to prevent the patient from wandering; improperly applied restraint causing asphyxiation...
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