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Hitesh Mittal1 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:44:12 GMT

My score is 8/20

Why not smart garbage bins?

Ravikumar C.P. — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:24:44 GMT

Aditya Gupta,

Thank you for your response.

The idea of smart garbage bins itself is not new. As I have mentioned, there are even commercial smart bins available today! Your mail helps me illustrate what innovation means. I want you to ask your parents how much they paid for their first computer or the first cellular phone.Also find out what functionalities they supported, how much storage they had, what speed they operated at, etc. Compare them to what you paid for your computer and what functionalities/features your computer supports. Constant innovation has helped bring the improvements we see in electronic equipment.

I am happy to hear that you think the problem is hard to solve. Challenges are supposed to be challenging! If you are convinced that the problem is worth solving, you must put on your thinking hats and see how you will come up with a solution that will address the problems you have pointed out. Please note that there are many solutions to a problem. To solve the problem of summer heat, you can use a hand fan, a ceiling fan, a table fan, an air cooler, or an air conditioner. All these solutions coexist and cater to different needs and markets. Is there a "hand fan" equivalent of a smart bin?

Thanks for writing. Keep thinking!

Regards,

Ravikumar

Why not smart garbage bins?

ADITYA GUPTA — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:57:58 GMT

SIR even if i am able to classify the waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable how will i separate it or like decompose the biodegradable part efficiently enough (within the cost limit) because the waste can be trashed in any way like some may throw it in polythenes (which is legally banned but it not practically) and some may even throw metals like pieces.. Keeping all these in mind the design will become so big that it can be implemented at district level not at all homes.

And is this www.waste-management-world.com/.../waste-sorting-a-look-at-the-separation-and-sorting-techniques-in-todayrsquos-european-market.html not same like your idea, if i'm wrong please correct me.

Thank you SIR

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Ravikumar C.P. — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:31:13 GMT

Thanks Cathy! Great news for students and teachers!

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Cathy Wicks — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:18:29 GMT

Ravi - some additional help in getting the book 'Bad to the Bone, Crafting Electronics with BeagleBone & BeagleBone Black' :

I'd like to mention that Morgan-Claypool publisher does have a great way for students to have free access to their books via online library. Over 300 universities have books in the Synthesis series (including Bad to the Bone) licensed. " This access includes unlimited simultaneous usage campus-wide as a course text or on e-reserve, as well as the ability to save, print, or e-mail any title in the collection (all titles are delivered in PDF). If you are a student or faculty member at any of these institutions, you can access Synthesis ": www.morganclaypool.com/.../licensed

To access the book www.morganclaypool.com/.../S00500ED1V01Y201304DCS041 and click "view PDF" at the bottom or right side of the page.

Students at universities not on the licensed list, have access on that link to download via purchase ($20 e-copy PDF). If you are an instructor evaluating for a course adoption, you can receive a free PDF by contacting Morgan-Claypool at info@morganclaypool.com or you can discuss the library licensing options.

Why not smart garbage bins?

India University - Blog — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:06:34 GMT

First of all, you must know what is TIIC IADC. I hope you recognize that this acronym stands for "Texas

The Mango Meter!

India University - Blog — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:06:32 GMT

First of all, you must know what is TIIC IADC. I hope you recognize that this acronym stands for "Texas

The Mango Meter!

Ravikumar C.P. — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:29:03 GMT

Avinash Kumar wrote to me:

Very good guidance sir. I need to go through processors now. I had an idea to the same using labview and electrodes. That could be very accurate if used for agriculture research. Can you forward any ebook which can help me understandin ti processors.

Since this may be a question on the minds of other students, here is my answer:

See e2e.ti.com/.../2033.teaching-materials.aspx to get hold of CD-ROMs for TI's embedded processors. You will also find text books on TI's processors, some of which are available in e-book form. Here is an example, the "Bad to the Bone" ebook can be found at www.ebooks.com/.../barrett-steven-f-kridner-jason - the Beaglebone Black is based on Sitara processor from TI. You will find plenty of support materials on how to use TI's processors if you start looking. We will be glad to see your feedback on your search experience!

The Adventures of the COFIE Club - Episode I

University Program — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:53:39 GMT

C.P. Ravikumar, Texas Instruments

Looking for project proposals to submit to the Texas Instruments

Rub the lamp and make a wish!

Ravikumar C.P. — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:07:31 GMT

Read the "Times of India" article published on June 10, which makes a reference to this lamp! Click on http://ow.ly/lSaRa

Why not smart garbage bins?

Ravikumar C.P. — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:44:00 GMT

Pradeep, thanks for your note. I am glad to know of your interest. I suggest that you try the methodology outlined in my blog. It may save you some effort. Using computer vision for classification is a good idea, but if you are a student aspiring to take part in the analog design contest, you will be dealing with many constraints, time being the most important one. I don't intend to discourage you, but I wanted to ensure you are aware of the scale of the problem. There may be other sensors that might help. Keep thinking!

We have moved! (The TI India University Program)

Ravikumar C.P. — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:25:09 GMT

Have you read the mystery "The Case of the Missing Link?"

If you find a broken link that begins with www.uniti.in, please visit www.ti.com/univ-in and look for the information there! In some of our content, we may have given references to links that begin with www.uniti.in ... It will take us a while to fix these links. I will be happy to acknowledge your help if you can help solve the mystery of one of them missing links!

Why not smart garbage bins?

PRADEEP L N — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:11:54 GMT

Sir I am interested in this project, as a nature lover and being a technical student I always wanted to do something which contributes to the environment. The proposed idea of 'Smart dustbin' is a smart concept to be brought out. I think here mainly sensors have to be smart enough.

My idea of smart dustbin is to have a computer vision sensor which senses the waste and classifies it into one of its types like dry waste, medicine waste, hazardous waste..etc. We should have different containers for different wastes to be segregated.Then depending on sensors classification the corresponding container should open the lid, indicating through a glowing LED.

I think this kind of smart dustbin will be best suited for corporate offices, shopping malls, hi-tech hospitals,hotels....etc. If this turns out into reality I think this will be the first foray of making dustbins smart. I look forward to more interesting things from you sir.

Weighing your options and selecting your project - Part III

University Program — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:23:30 GMT

C.P. Ravikumar, Texas Instruments

A s student teams put on their thinking hats looking for challenges

Weighing your options and selecting your project - Part II

University Program — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:23:29 GMT

C.P. Ravikumar, Texas Instruments

A s student teams put on their thinking hats looking for challenges