tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64665120456322986992024-03-05T22:37:22.187+08:00Invention Review BlogCritical and Objective Review of Interesting InventionsInvention Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17110657679293706108noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466512045632298699.post-79134054838835363022014-05-09T10:02:00.002+08:002014-05-29T10:01:53.061+08:00Science vs Pseudoscience: What, Where, When, Which, Why, Who and How<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>SCIENCE</u></span> </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Definition</b>: Knowledge ascertained by observation and experiment, critically tested, systematized and brought under general principles, esp in relation to the physical world (Chambers Dictionary, 12th Edition, 2011).</span></div>
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<b>S1. Web of Science: Collection of over 32 million science publications</b></div>
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http://thomsonreuters.com/thomson-reuters-web-of-science</div>
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<b>S2. PubMed comprises more than 23 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books</b></div>
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed</div>
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<b>S3. ScienceDirect: Collection of over 12 million science publications</b></div>
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http://www.sciencedirect.com</div>
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<b>S4. Science in "How Stuff Works"</b></div>
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http://science.howstuffworks.com</div>
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<b>S5. Faculty of Science - National University of Singapore</b></div>
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http://www.science.nus.edu.sg</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>PSEUDOSCIENCE</b></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Definition: </b>A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method (New Oxford American Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 2010).</span></div>
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<b>P1. What Is Pseudoscience? </b></div>
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-pseudoscience</div>
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<b><b>P2. Pseudoscience: What is it? How can I recognize it?</b></b><br />
http://www.chem1.com/acad/sci/pseudosci.html<b><br /><br />P3. List of topics characterized as pseudoscience</b></div>
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_topics_characterized_as_pseudoscience</div>
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<b>P4. Characteristics of pseudoscience:</b></div>
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1 Vague and/or exaggerated claims and ambiguous language</div>
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2 Lack of peer review, and claims of vast establishment conspiracies</div>
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3 No attempts or interest in replication or outside verification</div>
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4 Stasis, and hostility towards development or change of the idea</div>
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5 Frequent changes in methodology without changing the conclusions</div>
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6 Refusal to use the scientific method, or the claim that it can not be used</div>
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7 Misuse of scientific terms</div>
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8 Misrepresentation of terms</div>
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9 Poor standards of evidence</div>
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10 Reliance on negative proofs</div>
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11 Reliance on outside or unrelated fields for results</div>
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12 Reliance on outdated or later refuted scholarly works</div>
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13 Ideas are unfalsifiable</div>
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14 Clear political and religious motivation</div>
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http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Pseudoscience<br />
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<b>P5</b>: Quackwatch, <b>an alternative medicine watchdog</b>: Aims to "combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct"<br />
http://www.quackwatch.org<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>LITERATURE</b></u></span></u></b></span> (26)<br />
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Invention Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17110657679293706108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466512045632298699.post-89590645969517206802014-05-03T23:49:00.001+08:002015-03-04T14:05:19.234+08:00Diamond Water System: A Scientific Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Science</b> [14]: Knowledge ascertained by observation and experiment, critically tested, systematized and brought under general principles, esp in relation to the physical world (Chambers Dictionary, 12th Edition, 2011)</span><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>[A] What is the Diamond Water Treatment System?</b></span><br />
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<b>Figure 1</b>. Diamond Exhibition Booth</div>
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<b>Video 1</b>. Claiming the many benefits<br />
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In essence, this is a drinking <b>water treatment system</b> (Figure 1, Video 1).<br />
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The following are various website relating to Diamond Water System and it is unclear who is the primary franchisee and whether the distributorship is exclusive in Singapore:</div>
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<li>http://www.diamond.com.sg</li>
<li>http://sg.diamondew.com/</li>
<li>http://diamondsingaporemarketing.com</li>
<li>http://www.diamondwater.asia/sg</li>
<li>http://www.diamondwaterweb.com</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>[B] Anecdotal evidence</b></span><br />
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This is a collection of anecdotal evidence from people who used this product:<br />
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<li>Diamond water livened up my dying plant</li>
<li>Diamond water lengthen the lifespan of my fishes (in comparison to use of Singapore tap water)</li>
<li>... post a comment if you have other anecdotal evidence (preferably 1st hand) and I'll add it here</li>
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<b>Forum </b>discussions:<br />
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<li>http://forums.cozycot.com/health/15055-diamond-energy-water.html</li>
<li>http://hongkong.geoexpat.com/forum/115/thread255862.html</li>
<li>http://sgforums.com/forums/14/topics/114804</li>
<li>http://sgforums.com/forums/8/topics/430363 </li>
<li>http://singaporebrides.com/weddingforum/threads/diamond-water.2728</li>
<li>http://singaporemotherhood.com/forum/threads/2012-08-aug-2012.1474/page-31</li>
<li>http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176721&page=13</li>
<li>http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=4141&start=40</li>
<li>http://www.mummysg.com/forums/f77/water-filter-better-hyflux-cleansui-28822</li>
<li>http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2081428-diamond-energy-water</li>
<li>http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2638056-diamond-energy-water</li>
<li>http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2644302-any-comment-on-diamond-water-filters</li>
<li>http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2652325-recommendation-for-water-filter</li>
<li>http://www.myhometown.sg/Forum/PublicForum/tabid/189/aft/47243/Default.aspx</li>
<li>http://www.punggol.sg/forum/general_discussion/water_filtration_system_for_homesrecommendations_reviews_and_comments_welcome-t6501.0.html</li>
<li>http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/7977-water-filter-system</li>
<li>http://www.sammyboy.com/showthread.php?148959-Water-Purification-sytem-for-the-home/page8</li>
<li>http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/archive/index.php/t-16718.html</li>
<li>http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/archive/index.php/t-7636.html</li>
<li>https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1086658/all</li>
<li>https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1174917/all</li>
<li>https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1668611/all</li>
<li>https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=forum+diamond+water+filter&oq=forum+diamond+water+filter </li>
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<b>Blog </b>discussions:<br />
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<li>http://warforscience.blogspot.sg/2010/02/sceptical-towards-pseudoscience-diamond.html </li>
<li>http://littletigergrowingup.blogspot.sg/2012/12/health-choosing-water-filter.html</li>
<li>http://chips.imutroom.com/2010/06/26/diamond-water-its-not-just-the-product-but-the-after-sales-care-as-well</li>
<li>http://malaysiawater.blogspot.sg/2007/05/malaysians-water-filters-diamond-etc.html</li>
<li>http://diamondwaterfilterscam.blogspot.sg</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>[C] Dissecting the 6-filter "Diamond Spring Water System" (DSWS) </b></span><br />
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At the heart of the DSWS is a 6-filter system [1]:<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>F1 </b>(Filter 1): "The world's best impregnated <b>ceramic filter</b>, which has been awarded NSF Certification, thoroughly removes bacteria and impurities like dirt, silt and rust." [1]</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>F2 </b>(Filter 2): "<b>Activated carbon </b>removes unpleasant odours and colours, while natural mineral stones regulate mineral content." [1]</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>F3 </b>(Filter 3): "Composed of Grade A <b>activated carbon </b>and a <b>KDF metal ion converter (</b>meeting the standards stipulated by the FDA and EPA of the United States), this filter completely removes heavy metals, chlorine, and other chemical contaminants." [1]</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>F4 </b>(Filter 4): "The <b>CE3000PI Energy Conversion technology </b>of Japan effectively breaks water molecules into the smallest possible clusters; making it easier for our body to absorb. It also increases the dissolved oxygen content in the water." [1]</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>F5 </b>(Filter 5): "A high-tech <b>ID3 energy stabilizer with far infrared technology </b>stabilizes energy in the water to keep water molecule clusters at the smallest size for a prolonged period of time." [1]</li>
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<b>F6 </b>(Filter 6): "High-density <b>activated carbon </b>combined with <b>natural magnetic stones </b>help balance the water to a mild alkaline level and increase the number of calcium ions to further enhance health." [1]</div>
</li>
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Let us dissect each of the filter and see what the literature say about them:<br />
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<b>F1</b>: Ceramic filter [2], a known technology.<br />
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<b>F2</b>: Activated carbon [3, 4], another known technology<br />
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<b>F3</b>: Activated carbon [3, 4] + KDF Compounds [5, 6]; known technologies. The KDF invention are patented and a list of their patents can be downloaded from this <a href="https://www.mediafire.com/?ce4lc7651h642g8" target="_blank">link</a>. </div>
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<b>F4</b>:"CE2000PI Energy Conversion", a hocus pocus proprietary invention:<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Definition of molecule [7]: a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Definition of atom [7]: the basic unit of a chemical element</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Breaking water molecules [8] is possible but it is not relevant to water treatment </li>
</ul>
<b>F5</b>: "ID2 energy stabilizer with far infrared technology", another hocus pocus proprietary invention:<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Electromagnetic absorption [9] by water is also possible and again it is not relevant to water treatment </li>
</ul>
<b>F6</b>: Activated carbon with Magnetic stones for generating alkaline water:<br />
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<li>Use of magnetic stones to generate alkaline water is interesting but largely unscientific [9, 10, 11, 12]</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Inconclusive evidence after a cursory review of papers in PubMed & ScienceDirect</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">However, I found an interesting paper supporting the benefit of alkaline water in PubMed: Koufman, J.A., Johnston, N., 2012. Potential benefits of pH 8.8 alkaline drinking water as an adjunct in the treatment of reflux disease. Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. 121, 431–434</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Overall, the technology in F6, in particular the benefits from the consumption of alkaline water is yet to be proven - randomised controlled trials would be helpful</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>[D] Science, Pseudoscience, </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Quackery, Scam, </b></span>Snake Oil and Water</b></span><br />
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<b>Water-related pseudoscience fantasy and quackery</b><br />
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/index.html<br />
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<b>Water Pseudoscience involving Water Clusters, Water Memory, Splitting Water, Alkaline Water </b></div>
http://www.lenntech.com/water-pseudoscience.htm<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Physical water treatment science & pseudoscience</b><br />
http://www.watertechonline.com/articles/physical-water-treatment-science-pseudoscience<br />
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<b>Penta Water: Water clusters of fewer molecules than normal water; </b><b>enters cells 14% faster; easier to drink than normal water; Helps houseplants grow; helped clear up skin problems; reduce the side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer; Scavenges free radicals</b></div>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penta_Water<br />
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<b>Sites critical of Penta Water</b><br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penta_Water#External_links<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Gallery of water-related pseudoscience</b><br />
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/gallery.html<br />
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<b>"Ionized" and alkaline water: Snake Oil on Tap</b> <br />
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/ionbunk.html<br />
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<b>Magnetic water treatment and pseudoscience</b><br />
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/magscams.html<br />
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<b>Magnetized water: pseudoscientific snake oil</b><br />
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/magwatscams.htm<br />
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<b>Energized Water: pseudoscientific snake oil </b><br />
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/EnergizedWater.html<b></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">[E] Conclusion</span></b><br />
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Revisiting the basics of drinking water.<br />
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Fact: If your source of water is polluted and is deemed to be unsafe for drinking, then it make sense to invest in a water treatment system, one that is based on proven technology rather than hocus pocus technology.</div>
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Is the tap water in Singapore unsafe for drinking and therefore justifying the need to invest in a home or office water treatment device? The short answer is that tap water from Singapore is safe for drinking (Video 2, Figure 2): Singapore Drinking Water Quality 2013: http://www.pub.gov.sg/general/watersupply/Pages/DrinkingWQReport.aspx</div>
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<b>Video 2</b>: "Do we need to filter our water from the tap?" (Source: PUB)</div>
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Advice for drinking water treatment manufacturers, to conduct similar tests that PUB has done and show that by using your device, we get even better quality water, see the partial report below:</div>
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<b>Figure 2</b>. Singapore Drinking Water Quality 2013. Full image <a href="http://i.imgur.com/G6SDiNb.gif" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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<i>Declaration of Interest (Disinterest): For the record, PUB is neither my employer nor my client (3 May 2014).</i></div>
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<b>[Appendix A] FAQ from PUB </b>[13]<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="q1"><b>Is the use of filters necessary? Why are there stained deposits on our filters?</b></a>
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<div class="answer" id="a1" style="display: block;">
As PUB produces water that is well within international guidelines,
there is no need to install the filters at your taps. It is safe to
drink the water straight from the tap. For people who choose to add
filters on their taps, they may see darkish coloured deposits on their
filters overtime. This is because our tap water contains minute amounts
of minerals including iron and manganese. Although the minerals’
contents in the water are very low, discolouration of the filter will
eventually be noticeable when large quantities of potable water passes
through the filter overtime.</div>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="q2"><b>Do we need to boil water for drinking?</b></a>
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<div class="answer" id="a2" style="display: block;">
In the old days, Singapore did not have such high standards of
sanitation and public hygiene. Added to that the fact that not everyone
had access to safe, piped water, people were encouraged to boil water in
order to kill any pathogens that might be present. As every household
in Singapore now has access to safe drinking water, it is no longer
necessary to boil the water before drinking.</div>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="q3"><b>Why does tap water appear milky? Is the water safe for consumption?</b></a>
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<div class="answer" id="a3" style="display: block;">
In rare instances, dissolved air in tap water may sometimes appear as
tiny bubbles making it milky or cloudy. Similar to dissolved gas in
carbonated and fizzy drinks, these bubbles are much smaller and will
disappear after a minute or so. While this may affect the appearance of
the tap water, it is safe for consumption.</div>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="q4"><b>Is NEWater safe for human consumption? How does NEWater compare with PUB drinking water?</b></a>
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<div class="answer" id="a4" style="display: block;">
Yes, NEWater is safe for human consumption. Test results from the
two-year comprehensive physical, chemical and microbiological study
showed that the quality of NEWater consistently exceeds the requirements
stipulated in the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and WHO
guidelines. In fact, NEWater is cleaner than PUB water. NEWater is
purified using a double membrane barrier system that will screen off
viruses and bacteria in the water. The same types of membrane process
system have been used for production of bottled drinking water and for
desalination of seawater. In addition, NEWater will also pass through an
ultraviolet (UV) irradiation barrier as a final safeguard before the
NEWater is passed for use.</div>
- See more at: http://www.pub.gov.sg/general/watersupply/Pages/DrinkingWQReport.aspx#sthash.Lf1a8Eqt.dpuf</div>
<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Q1. Is the use of filters necessary? Why are there stained deposits on our filters?</b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
As PUB produces water that is <b>well within international guidelines</b>, there is <b>no need to install the filters at your taps</b>. It is <b>safe to drink the water straight from the tap</b>. For people who choose to add filters on their taps, they may see darkish coloured deposits on their filters overtime. This is because our tap water contains minute amounts of minerals including iron and manganese. Although the minerals’ contents in the water are very low, discolouration of the filter will eventually be noticeable when large quantities of potable water passes through the filter overtime.</div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Q2. Do we need to boil water for drinking?</b></span><br />
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In the old days, Singapore did not have such high standards of sanitation and public hygiene. Added to that the fact that not everyone had access to safe, piped water, people were encouraged to boil water in order to kill any pathogens that might be present. As every household in Singapore now has access to safe drinking water, it is <b>no longer necessary to boil the water before drinking</b>.</div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Q3. Why does tap water appear milky? Is the water safe for consumption?</b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
In rare instances, dissolved air in tap water may sometimes appear as tiny bubbles making it milky or cloudy. Similar to dissolved gas in carbonated and fizzy drinks, these bubbles are much smaller and will disappear after a minute or so. While this may affect the appearance of the tap water, it is safe for consumption.</div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Q4. Is NEWater safe for human consumption? How does NEWater compare with PUB drinking water?</b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Yes, NEWater is safe for human consumption</b>. Test results from the two-year comprehensive physical, chemical and microbiological study showed that the quality of <b>NEWater consistently exceeds the requirements stipulated in the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and WHO guidelines</b>. In fact, NEWater is cleaner than PUB water. NEWater is purified using a double membrane barrier system that will screen off viruses and bacteria in the water. The same types of membrane process system have been used for production of bottled drinking water and for desalination of seawater. In addition, NEWater will also pass through an ultraviolet (UV) irradiation barrier as a final safeguard before the NEWater is passed for use.</div>
- See more at: http://www.pub.gov.sg/general/watersupply/Pages/DrinkingWQReport.aspx#sthash.Lf1a8Eqt.dpuf<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>References</b></u></span><br />
[1] http://www.diamondwaterweb.com/products_dew_features.html<br />
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramic_water_filter<br />
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_filtering<br />
[4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activated_carbon<br />
[5] Heskett, D.E., 1987. United States Patent: 4642192 - Method of treating fluids. 4642192.
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[6] http://www.kdfft.com/products.htm<br />
[7] Press, O.U., 2010. New Oxford American Dictionary, 3rd edition. ed. Oxford University Press, Oxford ; New York.<br />
[8] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_splitting<br />
[9] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_absorption_by_water<br />
]10] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_ionizer<br />
[11] http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303404704577314182468322256<br />
[12] http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/alkaline-water/faq-20058029<br />
[13] http://www.pub.gov.sg/general/watersupply/Pages/DrinkingWQReport.aspx<br />
[14] http://invreview.blogspot.sg/2014/05/science-vs-pseudoscience-what-where.html </div>
Invention Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17110657679293706108noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466512045632298699.post-38729250242876171202014-02-06T15:43:00.003+08:002014-02-13T16:06:49.806+08:00Patents & Literature: Whole Body Vibration Devices / Power Plate / Ogawa-OSIM-AIBI-OTO<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Motivation</span></b></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">About a year ago, I brought an apparatus call ezTone for home physiotherapy use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This morning, I was curious as to what do the patent & scientific literature inform us regarding this </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">apparatus</span>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><b>About Whole Body Vibration</b></u></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Generally, this </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">apparatus </span>is to enable a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_body_vibration" target="_blank">Whole Body Vibration</a> (WBV). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From
Wikipedia, WBV "refers to the transmission to the human body of low
frequency environmental vibration in the range of 0.5 to 80 Hz through a
broad contact area, such as the feet when standing, the buttocks when
sitting, or the reclining body when in contact with the vibrating
surface. Whole <b>body vibration</b> may refer to vibration training, also known as <b>vibration therapy</b>, <b>biomechanical stimulation</b> (BMS), and <b>biomechanical oscillation</b>
(BMO), a training method employing low amplitude, low frequency
mechanical stimulation to exercise musculoskeletal structures for the
improvement of muscle strength, power, and flexibility. Vibration
training has been advocated as a therapeutic method in the treatment of
osteoperosis, sarcopenia, and metabolic syndrome, and is used in the
fitness industry, physical therapy, rehabilitation, professional sports,
and beauty and wellness applications."</span></div>
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">About Power-Plate, Performance Health Systems LLC and Patents</span></b></u><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the US, there is a similar (and more popular) apparatus </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">known as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-Plate" target="_blank">Power-Plate</a>,
which pretty much describes the general features of ezTone. From
Wikipedia again, "Power Plate is a brand of vibrating platform used as
exercise equipment. It consists of a vibrating base, which may vibrate
up and down approximately 1 to 2 millimetres (39 to 79 thou) (1/16") 25
to 50 times per second."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a list of patents belonging to the owner of Power-Plate, "Performance Health Systems LLC":</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2010a, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>US7780574 </b>B2.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2010b, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>US7775937 </b>B2.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2010c, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>US7806806 </b>B2.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2011, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>US7959540 </b>B2.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2012a, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>CA2833373 </b>A1.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2012b,<i> Apparatus for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>CA142936 </b>S.
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2013a, <i>Apparatus for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>USD679349 </b>S1.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2013b, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>WO2012145699 </b>A3.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP, Mccoy, JW & Jaquish, PE 2007a, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>WO2007048009 </b>A3.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2007b, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>CA2626668 </b>A1.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP & Jaquish, PE 2008, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>EP1945322 </b>A2.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, JP, McCoy, JW & Jaquish, PE 2010, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>US7753825 </b>B2.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Jaquish, PE & Jaquish, JP 2012, <i>Systems and methods for administering an exercise program</i>, <b>US20120040799 </b>A1.</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Tempelaars, JT 2014, <i>Training system for training a body part of a user</i>, <b>EP2685955 </b>A1.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><b>Whole Body Vibration (WBV) </b></u></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><b>related Patents</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A
global patent search on WBV related patents yielded a couple of hundred
of hits (clustered based on patent family), and the patent landscape
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><b>Singapore WBV sellers & Potential Patent Infringements</b></u> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A further search revealed that <a href="http://www.ogawaworld.net/ourproducts/fitness/ezTone/ezTone.php" target="_blank">Ogawa Health-care Pte. Ltd.</a> the seller of ezTone does not have any associated patent. In fact, zero patent found for this company. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While <a href="http://www.osim.com/SG/category/innovative_fitness.aspx" target="_blank">OSIM International Pte. Ltd.</a> has several patents covering its products, the patent for it's WBV product, OSIM uShape seems to be missing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">VBW related products from <a href="http://www.aibifitness.com/consumer/products/consumer_vibration_technology" target="_blank">AIBI</a> are also not protected by patents. Same case for <a href="http://www.otobodycare.com.sg/products/details/12/" target="_blank">OTO Bodycare Pte. Ltd.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have a bad feeling for these VBW sellers as we could have several cases of patent infringements here.</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>30 Years of WBV Literature (1984-2014)</b></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Aaboe, J, Trans, T,
Lund, H, Henriksen, M, Christensen, R, Danneskiold-Samsø, B, Bliddal, H
& Kiens, B 2007, ‘Is Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) Exercise Or </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">WBV </span>Exercise
Combined With Balance Exercise In Female Patients With Osteoarthritis
In The Knee A Potential Rehabilitation Intervention?’, <i>Osteoarthritis and Cartilage</i>, vol. 15, Supplement C, pp. C219–C220.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Adelstein, BD,
Kaiser, MK, Beutter, BR, McCann, RS & Anderson, MR 2013, ‘Display
strobing: An effective countermeasure against visual blur from
whole-body vibration’, <i>Acta Astronautica</i>, vol. 92, no. 1, pp. 53–64.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Alizadeh-Meghrazi,
M, Masani, K, Popovic, MR & Craven, BC 2012, ‘Whole-Body Vibration
During Passive Standing in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: Effects
of Plate Choice, Frequency, Amplitude, and Subject’s Posture on
Vibration Propagation’, <i>PM&R</i>, vol. 4, no. 12, pp. 963–975.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Arora, N &
Grenier, SG 2013, ‘Acute effects of whole body vibration on
directionality and reaction time latency of trunk muscles: The
importance of rest and implications for spine stability’, <i>Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology</i>, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 394–401.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Avelar, NCP,
Ribeiro, VGC, Mezêncio, B, Fonseca, SF, Tossige-Gomes, R, da Costa, SJ,
Szmuchrowski, L, Gripp, F, Coimbra, CC & Lacerda, ACR 2013,
‘Influence of the knee flexion on muscle activation and transmissibility
during whole body vibration’, <i>Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology</i>, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 844–850.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Basri, B &
Griffin, MJ 2013, ‘Predicting discomfort from whole-body vertical
vibration when sitting with an inclined backrest’, <i>Applied Ergonomics</i>, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 423–434.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Beaudart, C,
Buckinx, F, Maquet, D, Crielaard, J-M, Reginster, J-Y & Bruyère, O
2013, ‘What are the clinical characteristics of patients improving their
gait and body balance with whole body vibration? Results of a 3-month
randomized controlled trial’, <i>European Geriatric Medicine</i>, vol. 4, Supplement 1, p. S53.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Beck, BR &
Norling, TL 2009, ‘Effects of 8 months of twice-weekly high versus low
intensity whole body vibration on risk factors for hip fracture in
postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial’, <i>Bone</i>, vol. 44, Supplement 1, pp. S70–S71.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bemben, DA, Palmer,
IJ, Bemben, MG & Knehans, AW 2010, ‘Effects of combined whole-body
vibration and resistance training on muscular strength and bone
metabolism in postmenopausal women’, <i>Bone</i>, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 650–656.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Berdel, HO, Moore,
D, Davis, F, Liu, JY, Yin, H, Mozaffari, M, Yu, JC & Baban, B 2014,
‘The effect of Whole Body Vibration on Life Expectancy, Cell Damage and
Inflammation in a Murine Model’, <i>Journal of Surgical Research</i>, vol. 186, no. 2, p. 499.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bertschinger,
DR & Dosso, A 2008, ‘Hémorragie intra-vitréenne et « whole-body
vibration training » — une association ?’, <i>Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie</i>, vol. 31, no. 8, pp. 790.e1–790.e3.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bhiwapurkar, MK,
Saran, VH & Harsha, SP 2011, ‘Objective and subjective responses of
seated subjects while reading Hindi newspaper under multi axis
whole-body vibration’, <i>International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics</i>, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 625–633.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bogaerts, A,
Delecluse, C, Boonen, S, Claessens, AL, Milisen, K & Verschueren,
SMP 2011, ‘Changes in balance, functional performance and fall risk
following whole body vibration training and vitamin D supplementation in
institutionalized elderly women. A 6 month randomized controlled
trial’, <i>Gait & Posture</i>, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 466–472.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bogaerts, A,
Verschueren, S, Delecluse, C, Claessens, AL & Boonen, S 2007,
‘Effects of whole body vibration training on postural control in older
individuals: A 1 year randomized controlled trial’, <i>Gait & Posture</i>, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 309–316.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Boileau, P-E,
Turcot, D & Scory, H 1989, ‘Evaluation of whole-body vibration
exposure using a fourth power method and comparison with ISO 2631’, <i>Journal of Sound and Vibration</i>, vol. 129, no. 1, pp. 143–154.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Boshuizen, HC, Bongers, PM & Hulshof, CTJ 1990, ‘Back disorders and occupational exposure to whole-body vibration’, <i>International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics</i>, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 55–59.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Boucher, J-A,
Abboud, J, Dubois, J-D, Legault, E, Descarreaux, M & Henchoz, Y
2013, ‘Trunk Neuromuscular Responses to a Single Whole-Body Vibration
Session in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional
Study’, <i>Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics</i>, vol. 36, no. 9, pp. 564–571.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Boughdadi, FA,
Said, HA, Salama-Younes, M & Qatwan, NHS 2010, ‘Modern therapeutic
methods and high technology (Power Plate and resistance exercise) for
osteoporosis hindered’, <i>Journal of Men’s Health</i>, vol. 7, no. 3, p. 286.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bressel, E, Smith, G & Branscomb, J 2010, ‘Transmission of whole body vibration in children while standing’, <i>Clinical Biomechanics</i>, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 181–186.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Brogårdh, C,
Flansbjer, U-B & Lexell, J 2010, ‘No Effects of Whole-Body Vibration
Training on Muscle Strength and Gait Performance in Persons With Late
Effects of Polio: A Pilot Study’, <i>Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation</i>, vol. 91, no. 9, pp. 1474–1477.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">― 2012, ‘No Specific Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Training in Chronic Stroke: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study’, <i>Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation</i>, vol. 93, no. 2, pp. 253–258.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bruyere, O,
Wuidart, M-A, Di Palma, E, Gourlay, M, Ethgen, O, Richy, F &
Reginster, J-Y 2005, ‘Controlled whole body vibration to decrease fall
risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing home
residents’, <i>Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation</i>, vol. 86, no. 2, pp. 303–307.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Buckinx, F,
Beaudart, C, Demonceau, M, Maquet, D, Crielaard, J-M, Reginster, J-Y
& Bruyère, O 2013, ‘Impact of a 6-month training by whole body
vibration on functional and motor abilities among nursing home residents
observed over a 12-months period’, <i>European Geriatric Medicine</i>, vol. 4, Supplement 1, pp. S54–S55.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Chang, Y-J, Yeh,
W-H, Chuang, Y-F, Hsu, M-J & Fang, C-Y 2013, ‘Whole body vibration
training improved balance and coordination of individuals with
spinocerebellar /INS;ataxia’, <i>Journal of the Neurological Sciences</i>, vol. 333, Supplement 1, pp. e540–e541.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Chen, C-H, Liu, C,
Chuang, L-R, Chung, P-H & Shiang, T-Y 2014, ‘Chronic effects of
whole-body vibration on jumping performance and body balance using
different frequencies and amplitudes with identical acceleration load’, <i>Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport</i>, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 107–112.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Cheung, W-H, Mok,
H-W, Qin, L, Sze, P-C, Lee, K-M & Leung, K-S 2007, ‘High-Frequency
Whole-Body Vibration Improves Balancing Ability in Elderly Women’, <i>Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation</i>, vol. 88, no. 7, pp. 852–857.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Chuang, L-R &
Shiang, T-Y 2007, ‘The training effects of 10 weeks whole body vibration
(WBV) stimulus on Shan-shou athletes’, <i>Journal of Biomechanics</i>, vol. 40, Supplement 2, p. S356.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Cochrane, DJ,
Sartor, F, Winwood, K, Stannard, SR, Narici, MV & Rittweger, J 2008,
‘A Comparison of the Physiologic Effects of Acute Whole-Body Vibration
Exercise in Young and Older People’, <i>Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation</i>, vol. 89, no. 5, pp. 815–821.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Cornelius, KM, Redfern, MS & Steiner, LJ 1994, ‘Postural stability after whole-body vibration exposure’, <i>International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics</i>, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 343–351.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Crewther, B,
Cronin, J & Keogh, J 2004, ‘Gravitational forces and whole body
vibration: implications for prescription of vibratory stimulation’, <i>Physical Therapy in Sport</i>, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 37–43.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Crow, J, Buttifant,
D, Kearney, S & Hrysomallis, C 2010, ‘Gluteal muscle group
activation vs. whole body vibration: What are the acute effects on
explosive power?’, <i>Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport</i>, vol. 13, Supplement 1, p. e102.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Despina, T, George,
D, George, T, Sotiris, P, Alessandra, DC, George, K, Maria, R &
Stavros, K 2013, ‘Short-term effect of whole-body vibration training on
balance, flexibility and lower limb explosive strength in elite rhythmic
gymnasts’, <i>Human Movement Science</i>, viewed 6 February 2014, .</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Ebid, AA, Ahmed,
MT, Mahmoud Eid, M & Mohamed, MSE 2012, ‘Effect of whole body
vibration on leg muscle strength after healed burns: A randomized
controlled trial’, <i>Burns</i>, vol. 38, no. 7, pp. 1019–1026.</span></span></div>
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Invention Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17110657679293706108noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466512045632298699.post-80028037304494882852011-06-23T14:43:00.006+08:002011-06-23T15:48:40.042+08:00Acer K11 LED Projector review for Corporate Users & Lecturers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The adoption of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handheld_projector">pico projector</a> (also known as pocket projector, handheld projector or mobile projector) is gaining momentum in the industry and 2011 is most probably the tipping point where we will see the adoption of the pico projectors in the main market. Two key factors that played a major role are</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><ol><li> the lumens (brightness) of the projector; and</li>
<li>price.</li>
</ol>Increasingly, in both lecture rooms and corporate conference rooms, I found that an additional projector to be handy in many situations, and with the availablity of an interesting Q&A web-based tool called <a href="http://pigeonhole.sg/">Pigeonhole</a>, the need for a 2nd projector for my lectures became a necessity.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ip5.us/download/forum/pico-projectors_4x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="157" src="http://ip5.us/download/forum/pico-projectors_4x.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As it turns out, there are many pico projectors to choose from, and I spent many weeks going through numerous product reviews both fellow reviewers and also Youtube videos. The 4 pico projectors which I have narrowed down to include:<br />
<ul><li>1. AAXA M2</li>
<li>2. Acer K11</li>
<li>3. BenQ JoyBee</li>
<li>4. Optoma PK301</li>
</ul>Among the 4, in terms of brightness (lumens), Acer K11 being capable of 200 lumens stands out. After going through numerous Acer K11 videos in Youtube, my sense is that this may be the one. While there are many Youtube videos on Acer K11 covering it's features and how the K11 performs when movies are played, I did not chance upon any videos that (1) test it's capabilities under powerpoint-like presentation mode, nor (2) one that has a direct comparsion with a traditional 2000+ lumens projector within the same environment (ie. lighting conditions). There are a couple of videos that stated the dimensions of the projected screen, the largest one is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6y3Pp86Cio">93" projection</a>.<br />
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I took a calculated risk and ordered an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LX8E1K?ie=UTF8&tag=amazon0d45-20&creativeASIN=B003LX8E1K">Acer K11 unit from Amazon</a> on 2 June 2011 at a price of USD359.99 - interestingly, a few days later after my purchase, Amazon adjusted the price to USD<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LX8E1K?ie=UTF8&tag=amazon0d45-20&creativeASIN=B003LX8E1K">329.99</a> :-| The projector arrived on the 16 June 2011 and I have done several tests on the unit, comparing it with the traditional projectors (those above 2000 lumens) in classrooms of varying sizes (from 12 to 55 students) to a boardroom.<br />
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Tests and comparsion that I have done covered these information for Acer K11 and a traditional projector (of different brands and lumens):<br />
<ul><li>Environment</li>
<li>Max no. of people (in the room)</li>
<li>Lumens</li>
<li>Actual Brightness (relative)</li>
<li>Screen Dimension</li>
<li>Prj Away from Screen</li>
<li>Smallest font (points) visible</li>
<li>Display Resolution (Max)</li>
<li>Price (USD, Amazon)</li>
<li>Ratings (Amazon)</li>
<li>Website (Amazon)</li>
<li>Video Review (Youtube)</li>
</ul>Results are as follow (click to enlarged in a new window):<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">[Video Playlist] To view a playlist of the 5 Acer K11 videos in different settings/environnment:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">[Videos] Environment: A large classroom (capacity for 55 students)</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Acer K11:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/D8we_RaFbIo/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/D8we_RaFbIo?f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/D8we_RaFbIo?f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Epson EMP 1825:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">[Videos] Environment: A large classroom (capacity for 50 students)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Acer K11:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Epson EB-1915</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/mmBcFdJiWa8?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>________________________________________________________________<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">[Videos] Environment: A small classroom (capacity for 12 students) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Acer K11:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Canon LV-7375: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">[Videos] Environment: A board/conference room (capacity for 10 students)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Acer K11 (Dimmed room):</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hy5-D_rpYOY/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hy5-D_rpYOY?f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hy5-D_rpYOY?f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Acer K11 (room with some light):</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_O5ewoNfT2M/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_O5ewoNfT2M?f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_O5ewoNfT2M?f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Casio KJ-A145 </span><span style="font-size: large;">(room with some light)</span><span style="font-size: large;">:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/cKm3YmO-KpE?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Other noteworthy and related Youtube Videos that are useful for reviewers include: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">[O1] A good introduction to K11 hardware features</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/azC54mComaQ" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">[O2] A good walkthrough of the K11 menu options & movie playback using K11 </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gyh2YntR7mA" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">[O3] </span><span style="font-size: large;">Unboxing of K11</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y07fRRRqii4" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">_______________________________________</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Official documentation on Acer K11 such as: </span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">1. Acer K11-Brochure.pdf</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">2. Acer K11-Installation.pdf</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">3. Acer K11-Multimedia Manual_eng.pdf</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">4. Acer K11-UserGuide.pdf</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;">is compiled in a single zip file: <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/glv3olda1p1y8nk/AcerK11-Projector_Docs.zip">AcerK11-Projector_Docs.zip</a> (4.6mb) </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">In conclusion, for just USD329, a 200 lumens capable Acer K11</span><span style="font-size: small;"> mobile projector is the best in terms of price-capabilities in its class and as of June 2011, there isn't any other mobile projector that is better (in terms of price-capabilities) than K11.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Feel free to let us know if you know of any that beats K11 in terms of price-capabilities, specifically a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LX8E1K?ie=UTF8&tag=amazon0d45-20&creativeASIN=B003LX8E1K">USD329 (Amazon price</a>) projector that is capable of 200 lumens projection.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you also owned this projector and used it in a corporate or classroom environment, would be great if you could share your experiences with us (both +ve and -ve). If you are thinking of whether to buy this projector, also feel free to ask any question. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Overall, am happy with my Acer K11 LED Projector. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b>1.0 Definition</b><br />
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As of Mar 2010, we accept that a <b>smartphone </b>is a mobile phone offering additional functionalities, or "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone">PC-like</a> functionalities."<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/smartphone">Wiktionary </a>states that a smartphone is an "<i>electronic handheld device that integrates the functionality of a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or other information appliance</i>." </li>
<li><a href="http://smartphones.about.com/od/smartphonebasics/a/what_is_smart.htm">About.com</a> explains that a smartphone should have these features: an Operating System, Software (eg. one that view MS Office documents), Web Access, QWERTY keyboard, Messaging, among others. </li>
</ul>As for <b>e-book reader</b> "<i>is an electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital books and periodicals and uses <a href="http://www.eink.com/">e-ink</a> technology to display content to readers. The main advantages of these devices are portability, readability of their screens in bright sunlight, and long battery life.</i>" (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebook_reader">Wikipedia</a>).<br />
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Here, we propose that a <b>Smart E-book reader</b> <i>is an electronic handheld device that includes the functionalities of an E-book reader, personal digital assistant or other information appliance. Furthermore, the electronic display is capable of being e-ink-like and LCD-like.</i>"<br />
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<b>2.0 Smart E-Book Readers in Singapore</b><br />
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<b>3.0 iPad, JE100 or JE200</b><br />
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If not for iPad, one may not put too much emphasis on the form factor, SmartQ v7 and Archos 5/7 are fine. <br />
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However, with the launched of iPad, that is pretty much the benchmark when one consider an alternative, in this case, an alternative Smart E-book reader. So far, only JE100 and JE200 can give iPad a run for the money.<br />
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JE200 is retailed in Singapore for S$360 while an iPad at this moment is about three times the price of JE200.<br />
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<b>4.0 Software</b><br />
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JE200 runs on Windows CE 5.0 and there are thousands of compatible software that can be loaded on this device. I tried running both DOS and Windows XP software on this device and it did not work, otherwise we would have a lot more applications that is able to run on this machine than iPad/iPhone applications.<br />
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Software <a href="http://www.jointech.com.hk/downloads.html">compiled </a>by Jointech include:<br />
<ul><li>MS Reader</li>
<li>SoftMaker Office 2008 </li>
<li>ePub Reader</li>
<li>Pocket WinRAR</li>
<li>Foxit Reader (PDF)</li>
<li>Process TaskList</li>
<li>MobiReader for reading .Mobi and .PRC eBooks </li>
<li>Haali Reader</li>
<li>AlReader v2.5.090627</li>
<li>MMCE Comic and eMagazine Reader</li>
</ul><b>5.0 JE200 Hardware</b><br />
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JE200 looks very much like a mini iPad. At 300gram, this is a comfortable device to hold and the touch-screen is sensitive to both finger touch and stylus and is satisfactory. <b><br />
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<b>6.0 JE100 & JE200 Retailers in Singapore</b><br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.ebookshop.com.sg/">http://www.ebookshop.com.sg</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.simlimsquare.com.sg/stores_floor/l6?page=3">Meizu Singapore Pte Ltd</a>, # 06-54/55, Tel: 6336 5168. Sim Lim Square</li>
</ul><b> 7.0 Conclusion</b><br />
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This is an ongoing review<b>, </b>specifically on JE200.<b><br />
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<ul></ul>Invention Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17110657679293706108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466512045632298699.post-49260092457940360122010-04-10T20:46:00.005+08:002010-04-10T20:57:29.376+08:00Business Innovation: Free (or not) Global Business Listing with "World Business Register"<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Introduction</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Globally, there are over 100,000 business method/model patents and this is a sample of over <a href="http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&TERM1=705/$&FIELD1=ORCL&co1=AND&TERM2=&FIELD2=&d=PTXT">20,000</a> granted business method/model related patents from the <a href="http://www.uspto.gov/">United States of Patent and Trademark Office</a>. Business method/model patents falls under the US Patent Classification 705.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<u><b>What is a business method/model patent?</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's hear from Wikipedia:</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_method_patent"><i>Business method patents</i></a> are a class of patents which disclose and claim n<b>ew methods of doing business</b>. This includes new types of <b>e-commerce,</b> <b>insurance</b>, <b>banking</b>, <b>tax compliance</b> etc. Business method patents are a relatively new species of patent and there have been several reviews investigating the appropriateness of patenting business methods. Nonetheless, they have become important assets for both independent inventors and major corporations."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We have just filed a new business model patent a couple of days ago, in the field of quantitative finance and more specifically for use in hedge funds - a separate topic for another day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The research topic for today is a non-patented business innovation from <a href="http://worldcompanyregister.com/about.php">International Directories Group Ltd.</a>, <i>a corporation organized and existing under the laws of BVI</i> and their product is the <a href="http://worldcompanyregister.com/index.php">World Business Register</a>.</div><br />
<u><b>Business Innovation from "World Business Register"</b></u><br />
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Last evening, I received an unsolicited email from "World Business Register", with a pdf attachment. Below is the screen snapshot of the email.<u><b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I originally thought that this is a novel method of soliciting email for spamming purposes. However, the curiosity got the better of me and I went ahead to check out the PDF document.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Wow" was my immediate response. I wondered if an email harvester would go so far as to require someone to fill in a form, sign it, endorse with a company stamp and post it through snail mail just to get a legitimate email address or even contact information? There seems to be more than meet the eye...</div><br />
<b><u>What is "World Business Register" business model?</u></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I did a quick search and was educated in many aspects on what "World Business Register" is about. in brief, the details is actually in its fine prints of the email attachment. Click on the scanned image below where I have highlighted the essential fine prints. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Noticed the additional reference to their <a href="http://worldcompanyregister.com/terms.php">Terms and Conditions</a>? Do check it out as it is easier on the eyes but not the wallet.<br />
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In essence, while "World Business Register" seems to promise a free update (is it 1 update or unlimited?), the catch is that the applicant will need to pay an up-front fee of 995 Euros first and this commitment is for a period of 3 years or 2985 Euros!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are already several sites that analysed this business model in detail and the links to those sites are:</div><ul><li><a href="http://www.mukaumedia.co.uk/world-business-directory-scam-decide/">World Business Directory: scam or not? You decide (we’ll help you)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.wellho.net/mouth/2690_The-World-Company-Register-is-it-another-scam-.html?pwidth=wide">The World Company Register - is it another scam?</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://blog.mxlab.eu/2009/06/03/world-business-guide-is-using-misleading-marketing-trick/">World Business Guide is using misleading marketing trick</a></li>
</ul>If you happen to complete the form and send it back to them, what would you expect next? The letter below (Courtesy of Mukaumedia) is to be expected:<br />
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Is this a new business innovation? Apparently not. Check out:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/3977814.Warning_over_adverts_scam/">Warning over adverts scam</a> <i>Redditch Advertiser</i> 15th December 2008</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/3947409.Warning_over_unsolicited_advertising/">Warning over unsolicited advertising</a> <i>Warrington Guardian</i> 5th December 2008</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080527/local/90-maltese-firms-caught-in-advertising-scam">90 Maltese firms caught in advertising scam</a> Times Of Malta <i>27th May 2008</i> </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/columnists/article.html?in_article_id=428676&in_page_id=19&in_author_id=5">Hetherington: victim of European scam fights back</a> <i>Mail On Sunday</i> 30th December 2007</li>
<li><a href="http://arhiv.slobodnadalmacija.hr/20030710/crnakronika02.asp"></a><a href="http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=212606">Ask your MEP - Misleading advertising</a> <i>Times Of Malta</i>31st Jan 2006</li>
<li> <a href="http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2005/01/30/story1947.asp">European City Guide scam threatens barber</a> <i>Irish Post</i> Jan 30th 2005 (Contains particularly serious allegations of ECG collection tactics) </li>
<li><a href="http://stopecg.org/ecg-mirror-09-06-05.htm">Daily Mirror</a> 9th June 2005</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.glasistre.hr/?37795f6d8146b52fb523095afecfa39f,TS,1131,,7045,,92187"></a><a href="http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2003/09/28/story641784076.asp">Irish Post</a> (Ireland) September 28th 2003</li>
<li> <a href="http://stopecg.org/ecg-mirror-25-09-03.htm">Daily Mirror</a> 25th September 2003</li>
<li> <a href="http://stopecg.org/docs/011130NovemberWLB_emag2.doc">West London Business</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/consumer/mag_scam.shtml">BBC (Northern Ireland)</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.thisisworcestershire.co.uk/worcestershire//archive/2001/11/15/kidder_news_latest08ZM.html">This is Worcestershire, Nov 2001</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://stopecg.org/ecg-mirror-22-06-01.htm">Daily Mirror</a> 22nd June 2001</li>
<li> <a href="http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2000/12/03/story182801038.asp">Irish Post</a> (Ireland) December 3rd 2000</li>
<li> <a href="http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2000/11/18/nchar18.xml" target="new">The Daily Telegraph</a> on the First European City Guide 18th Nov 2000</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.easa-alliance.org/complaints/en/cbc_reports/cbc_18.html">European Advertising Standards Alliance</a> February 2000</li>
</ul>More from this website: <a href="http://stopecg.org/">http://stopecg.org</a><br />
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<u><b>How many Asia countries are in this Business Registry?</b></u><br />
<ul><li>Within Asia, at least 1000</li>
<li>Within Singapore, at least 13</li>
<li>Within Malaysia, at least 11</li>
<li>Within Thailand, at least 64</li>
<li>Within Indonesia, at least 53</li>
<li>Within Philippines, at least 17</li>
<li>Within Taiwan, at least 21 </li>
<li>Within Hong Kong, at least 14</li>
<li>Within China, at least 111</li>
<li>Within India, at least 236</li>
<li>Within Korea, at least 11</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;">I would not be surprised if one or more of the listings are unsolicited as well, that is, the compani(es) are added into the country so as to give some level of comfort to prospects in their country.<u><b><br />
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<u><b>As of 10 Apr 2010, what are the Singapore companies that are listing in World Business Listing?</b></u><br />
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<ul><li>Al Noor International (Singapore) Pte Ltd</li>
<li>Allianz Se Reinsurance Branch Asia Pacific </li>
<li>Bartec Pte Ltd </li>
<li>BOC Aviation </li>
<li>Business Continuity Management Institute</li>
<li>BCM Institute Australia Pacific</li>
<li>BW Furniture Pte Ltd</li>
<li style="color: #bf9000;">Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home </li>
<li>Choice One Manufacturing Pte Ltd</li>
<li>Chun Cheng Fishery Enterprise Pte. Ltd. </li>
<li>CPD Oilwell International Pte Ltd</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;">While some companies may be unwilling but able afford to pay World Business Register, I suspect that "<span style="color: #bf9000;">Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home</span>" is/was in big distress.</div><br />
<u><b>Conclusion</b></u><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Fellow readers, if you are one of those who are in distress due to this business innovation, I found the pointers given in stopecg.com under the section "<b><a href="http://stopecg.org/#notyet">To Pay or not to pay</a></b>" to be applicable to how you may want to handle this situation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZLWzz5oRzVAy1p9QCvSi4vIa7ZJzd35B8f3y0XM1zvNO5WuC4aC-ZMP-X-4_6iFhXG2bsm6Yo6M4M33INbC9gSKVFtor_pzIXwrW8aP_v7fBIox97m8rjA2FK5HESsg7DZ_dyLOsgDw/s1600/To+Pay+or+not+to+Pay.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZLWzz5oRzVAy1p9QCvSi4vIa7ZJzd35B8f3y0XM1zvNO5WuC4aC-ZMP-X-4_6iFhXG2bsm6Yo6M4M33INbC9gSKVFtor_pzIXwrW8aP_v7fBIox97m8rjA2FK5HESsg7DZ_dyLOsgDw/s400/To+Pay+or+not+to+Pay.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Like ECG, World Business Register will likely be transformed into another form in due time. Would the new form be Global Business Guide? Global Business Listing? Global Business Directory? World Business Directory? Best Business Guide? Best Business Directory? ... will update this space again when the time comes.</div><br />
As always, read the fine prints.<br />
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God bless and best wishes.Invention Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17110657679293706108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466512045632298699.post-54383741239797800932010-03-15T00:10:00.022+08:002010-03-19T11:31:00.055+08:00E-Book Readers in Singapore<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Touch Screen Models</b>: Keyreader, Hanvon N518, Oaxis, iRiver Story, Oaxis W960, Hanlin V3, Hanvon N516, Cool-ER, Jetbook, Eco Reader, JE100, JE200, SmartQ v7, Archos 5/7.</span><br />
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1. As observed by some industry colleagues, 2010 may go down as the Year of the E-book Readers [1, 2].<br />
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2. There could be a convergence of the E-Book reader (eg. Kindle 2) and the Tablet (eg. iPad) in the future, however as of today, there are sufficient distinguishing features/strengths/weaknesses for both E-Book reader and the Tablet. In this article, we confine ourselves to the traditional E-book Reader (those that use e-Ink).<br />
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3. There are numerous 5", 6" and larger sized E-Book readers in the market. Figure 1 is an extract from an E-Book Reader wiki page [3]:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhudBnNj73SOIvg7bRt5cSsion8bVXLUkugTUUlyDrPIgGNCnuUeQkn2jxeeemRIkBy1ZrIPLT6OFI3cceX0Jh6YdgS5gQqWE-Xc3CKEi6urBzMzyK0G7A2_8kZU9WPRH3xP9rp5zISg/s1600-h/gif-wiki-mobileread.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhudBnNj73SOIvg7bRt5cSsion8bVXLUkugTUUlyDrPIgGNCnuUeQkn2jxeeemRIkBy1ZrIPLT6OFI3cceX0Jh6YdgS5gQqWE-Xc3CKEi6urBzMzyK0G7A2_8kZU9WPRH3xP9rp5zISg/s640/gif-wiki-mobileread.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Figure 1. Range of E-Book Readers in the Market (Global)</span></div><br />
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4. At first glance, it seems that there are simply to many choices - good for those who are technical but probably mind boggling for the man on the street. However, when we start to filter down by Country, ie. whether the ebook readers are retailed in Singapore, as of Mar 2010, we have only a limited range of E-Book Readers :-(<br />
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5. For many of us, the ability to write, underline, bookmark and even highlight on our physical books are taken for granted and one would expect to do such similar tasks on an E-Book. Filtering down the limited range of E-Books Readers with Touch Screen capabilities (either finger or stylus) would yield a Decision Tree similar to that of Figure 2.<br />
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</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YOOFHOcIFzpEcOKlJ6jGO4jGbj_mbtvXslgQuCGimrdBpIEcVyFuH3EESR9v18pP12N8WvnEoHGz-nYzuR7Wcnt-M7E3dR0_JI1WEW0q8F9yGDkUw7oOC2ZrDMGFOi5pYyn0PyzceoM/s1600-h/EbookReader_DecisionTree.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YOOFHOcIFzpEcOKlJ6jGO4jGbj_mbtvXslgQuCGimrdBpIEcVyFuH3EESR9v18pP12N8WvnEoHGz-nYzuR7Wcnt-M7E3dR0_JI1WEW0q8F9yGDkUw7oOC2ZrDMGFOi5pYyn0PyzceoM/s400/EbookReader_DecisionTree.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Figure 2. Five/Six Inch E-Book Readers Decision Tree</span></div><br />
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6. Keyreader in a Nutshell<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eGAD7N3eQLnEYnVaWWFFw-MqTxQTtaDBrORmMD7DhjTk6A5WppzPwTaZBr1gY5mX1rvOQj-b24nR0g__kBi9MyIKlW6JjVGv7DjMJHChMLyVRU9jo1J9Zj3oK-p96YlmurDieRL7jqg/s1600-h/keyreader.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eGAD7N3eQLnEYnVaWWFFw-MqTxQTtaDBrORmMD7DhjTk6A5WppzPwTaZBr1gY5mX1rvOQj-b24nR0g__kBi9MyIKlW6JjVGv7DjMJHChMLyVRU9jo1J9Zj3oK-p96YlmurDieRL7jqg/s320/keyreader.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Figure 3. Keyreader </span></div><ul><li>Dimension: 196 x 121 x 10.5 mm (6" display)</li>
<li>Screen Technology: E-Ink Vizplex</li>
<li>Display Size: (90 × 120mm) 6" 600 × 800 pixels, 167 ppi </li>
<li>Touch Screen Input: Wacom Electromagnetic resonance stylus input</li>
<li>Weight: 300g</li>
<li>Connectivity: Wi-Fi </li>
<li>Built-in browser for Web surfing: Yes</li>
<li>Internal memory: 512MB</li>
<li>SDHC slot: Yes</li>
<li>Mini-USB port: Yes</li>
<li>Battery life: up to 5,000 page flip</li>
<li>Audio jack: 3.5mm</li>
<li>Note taking / highlighting / underlining: Through Stylus</li>
<li>Audio output: MP3</li>
<li>NLB Partnership: Access to 900,000 e-books</li>
<li>Price: S$399 (Basic), S$499 (with Wifi)</li>
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7. <a href="http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/shop/singapore-launch-icell-keyreader-ebook-reader-709580">Keyreader </a>is a <a href="http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?p=44210618">partially made in Singapore</a> product from <a href="http://www.icellnetwork.com/">iCell Network</a>. It was supposed to be available for sale during the <a href="http://forums.ocworkbench.com/showthread.php?p=459696">IT Show 2010</a> but was unfortunately delayed till end of March 2010 (based on what <a href="http://www.icellnetwork.com/2008/contact.html">iCell customer service</a> told me, Tel: 65 6309-4525).<br />
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Keyreader related links as at 14 March 2010 (Pre-sales / Pre-available) are:<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2010/03/05/icell-e-reader-offers-localized-content/">http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2010/03/05/icell-e-reader-offers-localized-content/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_494762.html">http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_494762.html</a></li>
<li><a href="http://sgentrepreneurs.com/news-stop/2010/02/28/icell-enters-e-reader-market-with-keyreader/">http://sgentrepreneurs.com/news-stop/2010/02/28/icell-enters-e-reader-market-with-keyreader/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://findebookreaders.com/blog/2010/03/asus-dr-900-ereader-keyreader/">http://findebookreaders.com/blog/2010/03/asus-dr-900-ereader-keyreader/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ireaderreview.com/2010/03/03/new-ereaders-asus-dr900-intel-classmate-bebook-neo-keyreader/">http://ireaderreview.com/2010/03/03/new-ereaders-asus-dr900-intel-classmate-bebook-neo-keyreader/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://iamchiq.fooyoh.com/iamchiq_living_lifestyle/4624846">http://iamchiq.fooyoh.com/iamchiq_living_lifestyle/4624846</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/shop/singapore-launch-icell-keyreader-ebook-reader-709580">http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/shop/singapore-launch-icell-keyreader-ebook-reader-709580</a></li>
<li><a href="http://forums.ocworkbench.com/showthread.php?p=459696">http://forums.ocworkbench.com/showthread.php?p=459696</a></li>
<li><a href="http://techielobang.com/blog/category/techie/mediaplayer/">http://techielobang.com/blog/category/techie/mediaplayer/</a></li>
<li>Blog (post IT Show 2010 experience): <a href="http://pushypanda.blogspot.com/2010/03/it-show-me-icell-keyreader.html">http://pushypanda.blogspot.com/2010/03/it-show-me-icell-keyreader.html</a></li>
<li>Forum discussion: <a href="http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2685341">http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2685341</a></li>
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8. As of 14 March 2010, there is no Keyreader user review However, two good review proxies would be to look at reviews for "Onyx Boox" and "BeBook Neo", which are very similar to Keyreader.<br />
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Onyx Boox Videos & Reviews:<br />
<ul><li>Official Boox video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmU92ERqTas">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmU92ERqTas</a></li>
<li>Nice Boox Summary: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUNjmSvaFc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUNjmSvaFc</a></li>
<li>Onyx Boox at CES 2010 (Interesting interview with the Onyx team): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqdpR-y9ESI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqdpR-y9ESI</a></li>
<li>Image: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI9AU6SbeU0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI9AU6SbeU0</a></li>
<li>Display: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShrWYOVr8-I">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShrWYOVr8-I</a></li>
<li>PDF features: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrt_ZZI8vAA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrt_ZZI8vAA</a></li>
<li>Web Browsing: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnVp29HjAKY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnVp29HjAKY</a></li>
<li>Txt: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuUOjH-oCMs">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuUOjH-oCMs</a></li>
<li>Other document support: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cYdA-j7Z_g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cYdA-j7Z_g</a></li>
<li>Sketch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTECCbblp0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTECCbblp0</a></li>
<li>Hands-on Review, eReaders.nl (10m): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_kc2Iu_WUw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_kc2Iu_WUw</a></li>
<li>During an exhibition: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJrW0FOotvU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJrW0FOotvU</a></li>
<li>Onyx Boox 60 - e-book with Wi-Fi&Browser: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldTUmnXYFfc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldTUmnXYFfc</a></li>
<li>Onyx BOOX 60 Review - HackCollege: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OywSxY6Pgro">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OywSxY6Pgro</a></li>
<li>Boox unbox: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8p1YxveYXQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8p1YxveYXQ</a></li>
<li>Unboxing the Onyx Boox 60: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly3gq47APDI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly3gq47APDI</a></li>
<li>9-page Onyx Boox 60 Review (Mobread, CN version): <a href="http://www.mobread.com/evaluating/2009538.html">http://www.mobread.com/evaluating/2009538.html</a></li>
<li>9-page Onyx Boox 60 Review (Mobread, EN translated version): <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobread.com%2Fevaluating%2F2009538.html">http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobread.com%2Fevaluating%2F2009538.html</a></li>
<li>Boox features slide show (by eReader Universe): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCq5MNnwL68">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCq5MNnwL68</a></li>
<li>Onyx Boox eBook Reader – Kindle 2 rival: <a href="http://ireaderreview.com/2009/03/02/onyx-boox-reader-kindle-2-competitor/">http://ireaderreview.com/2009/03/02/onyx-boox-reader-kindle-2-competitor/</a></li>
<li>Onyx Boox WiFi touchscreen ebook reader gets hands-on: <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/onyx-boox-wifi-touchscreen-ebook-reader-gets-hands-on-2257554/">http://www.slashgear.com/onyx-boox-wifi-touchscreen-ebook-reader-gets-hands-on-2257554/</a></li>
<li>The Onyx Boox e-BookReader: <a href="http://www.e-bookreaders.biz/news/rival-onyx-boox-e-bookreader/">http://www.e-bookreaders.biz/news/rival-onyx-boox-e-bookreader/</a></li>
<li>Boox 60 Ebook Reader @ Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ONYX-BOOX-Ereader-Leather-Battery/dp/B00351P05Q">http://www.amazon.com/ONYX-BOOX-Ereader-Leather-Battery/dp/B00351P05Q</a></li>
<li>Boox 60 User Manual (119 pages, pdf): <a href="http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39191&d=1258223268">http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39191&d=1258223268</a></li>
<li>Alt English Manual (119 pages, pdf): <a href="http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=42091&d=1262045305">http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=42091&d=1262045305</a></li>
<li>Boox Software Downloads!: <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/booxpowerpack/downloads">http://sites.google.com/site/booxpowerpack/downloads</a></li>
<li>Boox Calculator Download: <a href="http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45101&d=1265464258">http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45101&d=1265464258</a></li>
<li>How to install dictionaries in Boox: <a href="http://booxusers.com/viewtopic.php?t=6">http://booxusers.com/viewtopic.php?t=6</a></li>
<li>Increasing contrast in Boox: <a href="http://www.onyx-international.com/node/70">http://www.onyx-international.com/node/70</a></li>
<li>More Boox Apps & Games: <a href="http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=47560&d=1268102497">http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=47560&d=1268102497</a></li>
<li>Additional dictionaries for Boox: <a href="http://xdxf.revdanica.com/down/index.php">http://xdxf.revdanica.com/down/index.php</a></li>
<li>Onyx Boox 60 review: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=169461818120">http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=169461818120</a></li>
<li>Boox in Besttabletreview: <a href="http://besttabletreview.com/onyx-boox-touchscreen-ereader-ebook-gets-hands-on-review-engadget/">http://besttabletreview.com/onyx-boox-touchscreen-ereader-ebook-gets-hands-on-review-engadget/</a></li>
<li>Offical Boox User Forum: <a href="http://booxusers.com/">http://booxusers.com/</a></li>
<li>Boox forum + review: <a href="http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59781">http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59781</a></li>
</ul>Bebook Neo Videos & Reviews:<br />
<ul><li>Introducing BeBook Neo: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9XUdkw3Yn4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9XUdkw3Yn4</a></li>
<li>Reading on the BeBook Neo: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8m1QFTjjoE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8m1QFTjjoE</a></li>
<li>Internet browsing BeBook Neo: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nORZb4a_m4I">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nORZb4a_m4I</a></li>
<li>Endless BeBook Neo e-reader: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdG-D7UOGsU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdG-D7UOGsU</a> </li>
<li>Unpacking BeBook Neo: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rX0tlTwkSU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rX0tlTwkSU</a></li>
<li>BeBook Neo White Edition video review en unboxing (NL/BE): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAINHdRdXnU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAINHdRdXnU</a></li>
<li>BeBook Neo e-Book Reader with WACOM Ability Launches: <a href="http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/bebook_neo_ebook_reader_wacom_ability_launches">http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/bebook_neo_ebook_reader_wacom_ability_launches</a></li>
<li>BeBook Neo e-Reader: WiFi and Wacom touchscreen: <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/bebook-neo-ereader-wifi-and-wacom-touchscreen-2271089/">http://www.slashgear.com/bebook-neo-ereader-wifi-and-wacom-touchscreen-2271089/</a></li>
<li>BeBook Neo Offical Website: <a href="http://mybebook.com/6-inch-ereaders/c14/p25/bebook-neo-ereader/product_info.html">http://mybebook.com/6-inch-ereaders/c14/p25/bebook-neo-ereader/product_info.html</a></li>
</ul><br />
9.0 Intellectual Property & Patents<br />
We were expecting some related pending patents from Onyx International and to a lesser extent, from Endless Ideas (Bebook) and iCell Networks. The results turns out to be zilch. Am giving Onyx the benefit of the doubt the the patents are still unpublished at the patent office, be it in SIPO, PCT/WIPO, USPTO, etc. I would be surprise and concern for Oynx and to a lesser extent Endless Ideas and iCell Networks if there is no patent protection (be it self or in-license) for their E-Book Reader. Hope that their IP Strategist are on their toes.<br />
Globally, there are over a thousand of e-book reader related patents [4] and it is a question of time when we see more E-Book Readers patent litigation cases - just business.<br />
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Some highly cited e-book reader related patents are:<br />
<ul><li><b>US5484292</b>, Apparatus For Combining Audio And Visual Indicia, Mctaggart; Stephen I, 1989-08-21 [4], Fwd Citation Count [5,6] = 79</li>
<li><b>WO1999045491</b>, Digital Rights Management System, Nuvomedia Inc., Fwd Citation Count = 72</li>
<li><b>US6331867</b>, Electronic book with automated look-up of terms of within reference titles, Nuvomedia Inc., 1998-03-20, Fwd citation count = 66</li>
<li><b>US5239665</b>, Electronic book having several keys for changing pages and underlining certain portions of text, Kabushiki Kaisha System Gijyutsu Kenkyuusho, 1989-03-30, Fwd citation count = 65</li>
<li><b>WO1999049383</b>, Electronic Book System, Nuvomedia Inc., 1998-03-20, Fwd Citation Count = 54</li>
</ul>One E-Book Reader litigation:<br />
<ul><li><b>US5484292</b>: Publication International Ltd. v. Golden Books Publishing Co. Inc., et al, Filed Oct. 9, 1996, D.C. Illinois, Doc. No. 96 C 6620 (DISTRICT UNAVAILABLE) | NOTICE OF LITIGATION Publications International, Ltd. v. Futech Educational Products, Inc., et al, Filed Jan. 13, 1997, D.C. N.D. Illinois, Doc. No. 97 C 236 ORDERS DATED 12/11/98</li>
</ul><br />
10.0 E-books Retailers in Singapore<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.ebookshop.com.sg/">http://www.ebookshop.com.sg</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.simlimsquare.com.sg/stores_floor/l6?page=3">Meizu Singapore Pte Ltd</a>, # 06-54/55, Tel: 6336 5168. Sim Lim Square</li>
</ul><br />
11.0 Conclusion<br />
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Will update this blog once Keyreader and Jointech JE200 is available for sale in Singapore. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><u>References</u></div><div style="text-align: left;">[1] <a href="http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/27/2010-year-ebook-reader/">http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/27/2010-year-ebook-reader/</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">[2] <a href="http://mdn.mainichi.jp/features/archive/news/2010/01/20100106p2a00m0na006000c.html">http://mdn.mainichi.jp/features/archive/news/2010/01/20100106p2a00m0na006000c.html</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;">[3] <a href="http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix">http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">[4] <a href="http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/patentlens/2343.html">http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/patentlens/2343.html</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;">[5] <a href="http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fiel5%2F8798%2F27841%2F01242391.pdf%3Farnumber%3D1242391&authDecision=-203">http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fiel5%2F8798%2F27841%2F01242391.pdf%3Farnumber%3D1242391&authDecision=-203</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">[6] <a href="http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fiel5%2F5230479%2F5261733%2F05262201.pdf%3Farnumber%3D5262201&authDecision=-203">http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fiel5%2F5230479%2F5261733%2F05262201.pdf%3Farnumber%3D5262201&authDecision=-203</a></div>Invention Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17110657679293706108noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6466512045632298699.post-23518592035931257552009-10-13T21:27:00.023+08:002010-01-26T11:12:26.738+08:00Nano Wand from "Amega Global"<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In my line of work, I am blessed with the <a href="http://www.google.com/profiles/invreview" linkindex="37">fortune</a> of being able to analyze numerous inventions and patents from software technology to financial technology to 'wellness' technology to scams.<br />
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Maintaining an open mind and optimistic spirit are essential to being creative and productive. I hope that fellow Asians who are conducting their own due diligence into Amega Global and their products would benefit from this humble review.<u><b><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">A few days ago, I got to know an interesting person who claimed that he is a lecturer from a Singapore Polytechnic. Upon knowing that I am lecturing in a Singapore University and is very much into Science and Technology, he shared with me a novel product: "<a href="http://images.qmen111.multiply.multiplycontent.com/attachment/0/SJAnFwoKCDIAACBUs-Y1/NANO%20WAND..Details.doc?nmid=108064715" linkindex="38">Nano Wand</a>" [1] (Figure 1) from <a href="http://www.eamega.com/Web/subs/sgp/index.asp" linkindex="39">Amega Glob</a><a href="http://www.eamega.com/Web/subs/sgp/index.asp" linkindex="40">al</a> [2].<br />
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<u><b>2.0 About Nano Wand</b></u><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There exist a detailed write-up about "Nano Wand" [1] by an Indonesian Amega Salesrep. An excerpt of the document is as follows:<br />
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The Nano Wand is a natural energy generating device. The energy created specifically rejuvenates molecular structures in all liquids. The molecular structure causes any liquid to become more hydratious, taste better and extend shelf life. Placed in a fridge, the Nano Wand’s energy frequency permeates the fridge; all liquids, meat and fruit will taste better and have extended shelf life. The renewed molecular chains are similar to those found in healthy natural spring water.<br />
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<b>What is Nano Wand made of?</b><br />
Technically engineered natural minerals are fused and structurally bonded together at a molecular level, using several high heat fusion methods. The combination of the minerals and the fusion techniques produces a catalytic conversion of energy, developing a long lasting natural resonance which has the ability to be transferred to any liquid, renewing the natural molecular chains.<br />
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<b>How does Nano Wand work?</b><br />
The ‘beta’ rhythm frequency spins at an anti clockwise direction, and like other ‘energy waves’, it can ‘influence’ inert objects.<br />
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<b>What kind of minerals are in the Nano Wand? How many of them?</b><br />
The body of the Nano Wand houses 11 minerals locked into it by high heat fusion techniques and is technically engineered. Each mineral grain has its own individual shape and size that when combined with the other minerals, through a catalytic conversion, generates the spinning resonance we call chi energy.<br />
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<b>How does the energy transfer to the water using the Nano Wand?</b><br />
The Nano Wand energy spins into the liquid, counter clockwise, or the liquid can be poured over the Nano Wand where it ‘picks up’ the resonance.<br />
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<b>Is there any expiry date? What would be the effect after the expiry date?</b><br />
We expect the Nano Wand’s energy to last 30 years as recent tests on the original pre-production test units made five years ago show that they have increased in energy levels. Unlike a magnet, the resonance is not affected by the earth’s gravitational pull.<br />
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<b>What are the benefits of Nano Wand?</b><br />
Molecular structures in liquids allow the taste buds to recognise only the taste we enjoy.<br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There is at least one video in Youtube where we can see Nano Wand in action (Video 1). After watching this amatuer video, I was left with more questions than answers. The video was created by an Amega salerep based in the beautiful country of Philippines.<br />
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<b>3.0 About Amega Global Pte Ltd (Singapore)<br />
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<ul><li><b>Name of Company</b>: Amega Global Pte Ltd</li>
<li><b>Website</b>: http://www.eAmega.com</li>
<li><b>Registration Number</b>: 20050415C</li>
<li><b>Date of Registration</b>: 09/01/2005</li>
<li><b>Country of Incorporation</b>: Singapore</li>
<li><b>Date of Name Change</b>: 20/02/2006 <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Formerly known as Kimberley Global Pte Ltd)</span></li>
<li><b>Registered Office Address</b>: 101 Thomson Road #23-04/05 United Square Singapore 307591<br />
<b>Date of Change of Address</b>: 01/07/2009</li>
<li><b>Paid-up Capital</b>: $530,000</li>
<li><b>Managing Director</b>: Arun Kemer (NRIC: S1702353E, SG Citizen)</li>
<li><b>Director</b>: Eric Edward Banks (ID: 761256669 British)</li>
<li><b>Director</b>: Pearl Goh Boon Ee (NRIC: S1361571C, SG Citizen)</li>
<li><b>Director</b>: Thenagaran S/O Subramaniam (NRIC: S1487357J, SG Citizen)</li>
<li><b>Director</b>: Yong Kng Fatt (NRIC: S7280646H, SG Citizen)</li>
<li><b>Shareholder 1</b>: Eric Edward Banks ($75,000 shares)</li>
<li><b>Shareholder 2</b>: Arun Kemer ($355,000 shares)</li>
<li><b>Shareholder 3</b>: Amega Global LLC ($120,000 shares)</li>
</ul>2005 and 2006 <b>audited financial account </b>were furnished together with notes and may include <b>Profit and Loss Statement </b>and <b>Balance Sheet </b>figures are available from <a href="http://www.acra.gov.sg/" linkindex="42">ACRA</a> [12] - may want to wait for the 2008 or 2009 audited financials.<br />
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<b>4.0 Conclusion</b><br />
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This is a novel product and I want to believe. Amega salesreps who are planning to invite me to their office for a discussion, I thank you in advance but would like to defer the visit until my list of questions are answered (pls help me to help you):<br />
<ul><li><b>Q1</b>. What are the names of the inventors for "Nano Wand"?</li>
<li><b>Q2</b>. Within the field of Nanotechnology, there are over 9000 US patents that are <a href="http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.htm&r=0&f=S&l=50&d=PTXT&Query=CCL%2F977%2F%24" linkindex="43">granted</a> [10] and <a href="http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&d=PG01&Query=CCL%2F977%2F%24" linkindex="44">applied</a> [11]. Is Nano Wand patented? If yes, what is the Patent Publication Number? If no, are you infringing on any of the US and <a href="http://v3.espacenet.com/searchResults?locale=en_EP&AB=nano&ST=advanced&compact=false&DB=EPODOC&submitted=true" linkindex="45">non-US patents</a> [16]?<br />
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<li><b>Q3</b>. Is there any "Nano Wand" scientific publication? If yes, please let us know the citation information?</li>
<li><b>Q4</b>. Based on my limited knowledge in the field of nanotechnology [4, 5, 6, 7, 8], please let me know more specifically the sub-technologies within the very broad field of nanotechnology that are relevant to Nano Wand - eg. Bucky balls? Fullerene? Nanotubes? Quantum dots? Intelligent Agents?<br />
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<li><b>Q5</b>. While the "Nano Wand" document [1] is informative, there seems to be more fiction that science - I would strongly encourage this salesrep to include more references in his document, rather than just speculative and very fanciful/wishful claims.</li>
<li><b>Q5a. </b>For instance, the Nano Wand document [1] speculated about the ability of the 'Nano Wand' to re-energised liquid - that's <a href="http://www.chem1.com/CQ/EnergizedWater.html" linkindex="46">pseudoscience</a> [13]. </li>
<li><b>Q6</b>. Assuming that the Amega users testimonial are real, could the users be experiencing a <a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=placebo-effect-a-cure-in-the-mind" linkindex="47">Placebo effect</a>? [14] </li>
<li><b>Q7</b>. The Amega Global "Nano Wand" product seems to resemble the <a href="http://szezeng.blogspot.com/2007/08/amezcua-bio-disc.html" linkindex="48">Amezcua "Bio Disc"</a> [15]. I can't help but noticed the similarities between <b style="color: red;">Ame</b>g<b style="color: red;">a</b> and <b style="color: red;">Ame</b>zcu<b style="color: red;">a</b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">. Hmmm.</span></span><span style="color: white;">.</span><br />
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<li><b>Q8. </b>Within Video 1, the boy was playing with the 'Nano Wand' for almost 2 minutes. Can someone tell me what was that for? <b><br />
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<li><b>Q9</b>. In view that "Nano Wand" is such a wonderful product, may I invite Arun to submit his product to SPRING Singapore [9] or any relevant authority [10] for testing. Once done, pls share with us the pdf of the test report(s). Am very certain that if the test reports are positive, you can expect a huge jump in terms of your "Nano Wand" sales - when that happens, you don't need to share the commissions with me, as I prefer to dedicate the merits, positive effects and commercial profits to all sentient beings instead.</li>
</ul>May all beings be well and happy.<br />
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<b><u>References</u></b><br />
[1] http://images.qmen111.multiply.multiplycontent.com/attachment/0/SJAnFwoKCDIAACBUs-Y1/NANO%20WAND..Details.doc?nmid=108064715<br />
[2] http://www.eamega.com<br />
[3] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://tinyurl.com/IR-NWvid</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">[4] Kostoff, R.N., Koytcheff, R.G. & Lau, C.G., 2007. <b>Global nanotechnology research literature overview</b>. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 74(9), 1733-1747.<br />
[5] Mamalis, A., 2007. <b>Recent advances in nanotechnology</b>. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 181(1-3), 52-58.<br />
[6] Michelson, E.S., <b>Globalization at the nano frontier: The future of nanotechnology policy in the United States, China, and India</b>. Technology in Society, 30(3-4), 405-410.<br />
[7] Uskokovic, V., 2007. <b>Nanotechnologies: What we do not know.</b> Technology in Society, 29(1), 43-61.<br />
[8] Scheu, M. et al., 2006. <b>Mapping nanotechnology patents: The EPO approach</b>. World Patent Information, 28(3), 204-211.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">[9] http://www.spring.gov.sg<br />
[10] http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.htm&r=0&f=S&l=50&d=PTXT&Query=CCL%2F977%2F%24<br />
[11] http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&d=PG01&Query=CCL%2F977%2F%24<br />
[12] http://www.acra.gov.sg/<br />
[13] http://www.chem1.com/CQ/EnergizedWater.html <br />
[14]<b> Placebo Effect: A Cure in the Mind</b>, Scientific American. Available at: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=placebo-effect-a-cure-in-the-mind [Accessed October 14, 2009].<br />
[15] <b>Sze Zeng: Amezcua Bio Disc. </b>Available at: http://szezeng.blogspot.com/2007/08/amezcua-bio-disc.html [Accessed October 14, 2009]. <br />
[16] http://v3.espacenet.com/searchResults?locale=en_EP&AB=nano&ST=advanced&compact=false&DB=EPODOC&submitted=true<br />
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