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from The Real Time Review
The Real Time Review, RightHand's e-newsletter, brings you the latest embedded software news, technical articles, conference details and industry events. It is published five to six times throughout the year. Subscribe Here.
| Nov 2010 | RightHand Technologies - In the Press This article was printed in the October 2010 issue of Military Embedded Systems. It outlines how COM Express designs build flexibility into military and other ruggedized product designs.. |
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| Sept 2010 | RightHand Technologies selected as Kontron COM Express Certified Partner RightHand Technologies has been selected as one of a small number of Certified Design Partners. Criteria for selection is demonstrated expertise in COM Express and other complex Embedded technologies. |
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| Feb 2010 |  RightHand Technologies merger with SSI enables delivery of complete embedded systems to customers - RightHand Technologies a full service embedded electronic systems design services firm, today announced it has merged with SSI Embedded Systems Programming, a software engineering services firm based in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Featured Article: Custom Carriers Maximize the COM Express Advantage Amega Scientific - Solar Cell solution with Power Storage and Ultra Low Power RF Transmissions |
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| May 2009 | 7 Tips to Success for Outsource Success Without Loosing Control - For those who have never turned over development to others, this can be a scary experience. How do you get help without loosing control? Remote Device Monitoring -The solution for networking devices, remotely collecting data and analyzing the information is not easy. Complexities arise when aligning IT, R&D, End Users and Management, whose coordinated efforts are needed to make a solution a success. Understand the next Business Steps for Implementing a Successful Remote Device Monitoring Solution.  SSI in the news: Force Sensors for Design, a topic brought to you by SSI's sensor partner Tekscan along with Machine Design. Tekscan quotes SSI regarding what to consider when choosing a technology partner.
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| Oct 2008 | Featured Article: Writing Efficient Code - Encourage Efficient Coding Without Affecting Coding Time. Most writers of embedded code think little about optimizing functions for the underlying microprocessor execution. Sure, modern code optimization technology is usually extremely good, but not all compilers are flawless. Sometimes they can produce some unexpected and undesirable results. Design Interior LED Lighting System for High End Private Aircraft With FAA regulations for noise reduction, the challenge of this project was to create a “quiet” network of interior LED lights that could be controlled from the cockpit. Letter to the Editor Possible improvements to the garage door state design. |
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| May 2008 | Featured Article: Developing a Controller Using Design Patterns - Practical example of how to use software design patterns in modeling real-world embedded systems applications. By illustrating how to apply design patterns during development of a garage door controller, we demonstrate the important benefits of state design patterns: software modularity, code re-usability, improved maintainability, lower costs, faster time-to-market. Embedded Case Studies bySSI Wireless: Wireless Integration of Tank Monitoring System to Measure Liquid Levels GUI for Wireless Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) |
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| Feb 2008 | Newsletter - Real-Time Review Twice a year RightHand emails a survey to gather customer feedback to gauge if the development experience met expectations. Feedback, whether negative or positive, is essential to improving our process. Read Customer Comments... Often overlooked is the fact that good design documents help us build better products, help us get to market more quickly and in turn, help our sales department sell more, so we can press on to the next project or feature. How can a Design Document Help You? Light Switch Control. An intelligent light switch with adjustable timed turn off of a switched load. |
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| Other Past Articles |
An Overview of The Testing Methodologies Employed During the Software Development Process. Jack Ganssle, renowned author and speaker on embedded software visits SSI. Read what SSI engineers got out of the discussion. PLUS: read Jack's article on Real-World Firmware Disasters. Consider the Mars Polar Lander, a 1999 triple failure... Review of nPhase's (a Qualcomm company), Third Annual Smart Services Summit - Building the Business Case for Smart Services and Tips for Rolling Out Smart Service Solutions... OS Selection - One of the most critical decisions that first arise when starting a new Embedded Systems Project is the selection of the Operating System (OS).The proper or improper choice of an OS can affect every aspect of the development project - from licensing costs to development time. Scope Creep - Is This the "Bug" That is Keeping Your Products From Going to Market? TI's DaVinci Technology, a Unique Hardware/Software Solution |
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| Past Press Releases | Developing a Low-cost Sensor-Based Wireless Product Just Got Easier as SSI Wireless Becomes a Digi Gold-Level Drop-in Networking Partner. SSI Embedded Systems Commemorates 15th Anniversary at Open House March 14 Tekscan Collaborates with SSI to Deliver Wireless ELF Force Sensor Measurement System SSI Embedded Systems Programming CEO Elected to IT Association Board |
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