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As computing technology advances, engineers' access to high-quality and large-volume data increases. Geographic Information System (GIS) has become a critical tool in various industries to maximize the value of this data. Any location on the planet is associated with massive amounts of data, which include not only physical characteristics but also political, economic, and social data. GIS enables visualize, analyze, and comprehension of this data.  Remote sensing is a technique that is frequently used to collect physical data for integration into GIS. Without making direct contact with the objects on the earth, remote sensors collect data. They accomplish this by detecting reflected energy from the earth and are typically mounted on satellites or aircraft. Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the prevalence, accuracy, and accessibility of remote sensing technology, covering a broad range of engineering applications. To begin, engineers use remote sensing to ascertain the topography of our planet. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), can be used to create three-dimensional images of the earth's surface. LiDAR sensors collect dense groups of elevation points called point clouds using pulsed lasers in conjunction with position and orientation data. These point clouds can then be processed to create contour maps and digital elevation models (DEMs) that accurately represent the earth's shape. Engineers can use a DEM to quickly and accurately estimate the amount of earthmoving required to develop a tract of land. Additionally, remote sensing is used to monitor land use, which assists engineers and planners in making design decisions. Optical sensors determine the amount of solar radiation reflected from the earth's surface. The different wavelengths detected are combined to create an image resembling a camera photographing the earth's surface. Finally, remote sensing is used in hydrologic applications, such as determining the impervious surface area. Impervious surface datasets are generated by classifying various bands in optical sensor images. This is possible because multiple materials reflect visible and infrared light differently. ...Read more

Geographic information system technology has shifted its focus to the user experience. Anyone with an internet connection can now develop GIS apps even if they are not GIS experts. Today, Geographic Information System (GIS) is all about problem-solving in the real world. Businesses are increasingly relying on spatial technology to help them make better decisions and improve their processes. But one will need an app that can turn the query into a map before they can do that. Developers construct these apps by describing the problem and then figuring out how to fix it. Then they provide pre-existing or customized remedies to the issue. It is no surprise that 70 percent of businesses want to shortly expand their spending on smart building technologies . Managing thousands of acres of forest assets, for example, presents challenges in the forestry industry. It takes a lot of skill and resources to develop, manage, and maintain the GIS apps and servers. Many companies will struggle to achieve this in-house. To address this, businesses have developed forest operations software, which allows for powerful geographical analysis without the hassle of designing, hosting, and maintaining the system oneself. Applications and data had to be placed on servers when corporations first started utilizing GIS. Cloud-based GIS emerged as the next step in GIS technology about ten years ago. It provides users with access to their GIS data 24/7, without the hassle of managing IT infrastructure and manual backups. During the same period, GIS technology has shifted its focus to the user experience. Anyone with an internet connection can now develop GIS apps even if they are not GIS experts. The apps now handle a lot of the work because technology has become so simple and accessible. Furthermore, since the technology is cloud-based, one will not need to set up any complicated IT systems to get started. Future of GIS GIS mapping revolutionized the way businesses in a variety of industries do business 20 years ago. Cloud computing is currently playing a similar role in the advancement of GIS. However, it is anticipated that this tendency will continue to increase at an unprecedented rate in the future. Leading GIS technology firms have stated their commitment to the cloud. It is not hard to see why. The future of cloud GIS is bright, with spatial data becoming easier to store, access, and analyze than ever before. Traditional software models will fall behind while the two GIS delivery models coexist. Companies that maintain their GIS data on-site servers will be saddled with in-house maintenance and updates. It will become impossible to keep up at some point. The massive growth in people working from home is another element that will promote cloud GIS adoption. It is no longer a luxury to be able to access the data at any time and from any location. If firms are to survive the era of remote labor, it is an absolute must. See Also: Top 10 Enterprise Communication Solution Companies ...Read more

On June 8th, 2021, O2Micro was granted 11 claims under United States Patent No. 11,032,881 for the invention of a system controller for controlling light source modules.  FREMONT, CA: O2Micro International Limited, a global pioneer in the design, development, and commercialization of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, recently announced that a patent for a Controller for regulating light source modules has been granted. “The invention provides a high-performance, cost-effective solution to drive arrays of LEDs in a display system in particular where mini-LEDs are used,” said Dr. Yung Lin, Executive Vice President, O2Micro. “This technology can affordably allow manufactures to control thousands of local dimming backlit zones in LCD displays such as TVs, monitors, notebooks and tablets, etc. resulting in a significant increase in backlight control for improved contrast and black levels.” On June 8th, 2021, O2Micro was granted 11 claims under United States Patent No. 11,032,881 for the invention of a system controller for controlling light source modules. This ground-breaking technology uses a single controller to control several arrays of LED light sources in time sequence. O2Micro, which was founded in April 1995, creates and distributes power management components for the computer, consumer, industrial, and automotive markets. Backlighting and Battery Management are examples of products. O2Micro, the O2Micro logo, and variations thereof are O2Micro’s registered trademarks. All other trademarks, whether registered or unregistered, are owned by their respective owners. ...Read more