Essays on Touch

Generally, it is assumed that mothers are very loving and they bond with their small children since the time of birth. At times, it can be assumed that this bond is natural since it starts right from pregnancy when the mother starts touching the child while still in the womb. After all, the child grows inside the mother and this is an automatic way to bonding (Palmer 1). However, I have come to realize that there is a kind of bonding that exists between a mother and her daughter (Johnson 64). This phenomenon is quite interesting and there is ...

Simply stating, Arduino is a tool designed to guide in the teaching of electronics. It is basically made up of ATTinyxx or ATMega microchips on a board with USB connectivity to make it easy for the transfer of sketches to the microchip without prior programming knowledge by the user. The USB can function as a power cable although it has an alternate 5V power supply system such as that of a mobile phone. Arduino has only plug in headers for connection with other devices. It lacks an operating system but the microchip is build with a boot loader that ...

The therapeutic touch is a nursing technique that is based on a belief but thought to have a scientific foundation. Medical practitioners claim to treat vast diseases by maneuvering the human energy field that is perceived to be above the skin of the patient. This paper therefore gives the results of the study that was conducted to find the truth behind the legitimacy of this medication technique.
In order to find out the clear truth about the therapeutic touch medication process, the study sampled twenty one practitioners with professional experience of twenty seven years. These experienced Therapeutic Touch nurses ...

Summary and Synthesis of the Article, “A Model of Scrolling of Touch Sensitive Displays”

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Summary and Synthesis of the Article, “A Model of Scrolling of Touch Sensitive Displays”

Summary

The article, “A Model of Scrolling of Touch Sensitive Displays” essentially discusses the significance of conducting research on users’ behaviors while scrolling on touch sensitive displays. Zhao et. al. argue that although panning and flicking of touch sensitive displays are similar to traditional scrolling methods used on devices which do not possess touch sensitive displays, they, in essence, require a multi-step method that is not as simple as using indirect input techniques such as “rolling the mouse wheel or dragging the ...

1. Introduction

Apple is International Corporation which has reached with huge brand awareness, very popular products and good company image. Steve Jobs created a brand with humanity and innovation in its DNA. That is why most of Apple's products have become market leaders in relatively short period of time. Some of the products have even become benchmarks of their market.
The emotional connection between the customers and have ensured for Apple's products to have stable markets. Apple customers are ready to buy all new things Apple is ready to offer.

Apple's marketing messages use simple and comprehensive language, inspire potential buyers and evoke emotions.

2. Product

Apple launched its first iPod on January ...

Introduction

The integumentary system is made up of the skin together with other accessory structures including nails, hair, as well as glands. The four major functions that are done by the integumentary system include protection, production of vitamin D, sensation, and temperature regulation (Bailey). The integumentary system offers protection of the body against ultraviolet light and abrasion while preventing dehydration as a result of water loss and entry of pathogens into the body (Seeley, Stephens and Tate).
The skin possesses numerous receptors that make it also function as a sensory organ. The receptors are usually referred to as free or ...

In my life there was a major lack of physical touch and affection. My father passed away when I was 6 and since that point my mother didn't know how to show us her love. She would buy my sister and me jewelry to show her affection. I always needed physical touch and affection but when I reached out for it, I was always asked what I wanted. What I really wanted was to be held. I grew up with a big vacuum left in my life. I personally knew that if my father was alive I would have ...

Mohammed AL Yousif

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Abstract
Computing companies have been using a lot of money in computing automobiles and connectivity; My paper looks into the developments and how the use of touch screens and mobile applications in controlling vehicles will be interesting for the companies and those that will utilize the development and see it actually materialize; The smart automobiles also called smart cars are semi autonomous intelligent driven cars which are incorporated with systems that enable driving through artificial intelligence. The idea of smart ...

Introduction

Apple Inc is one of the largest multinational corporations in America. With its headquarters in Cupertino, California, the company has enacted a massive revolution in the technological world through its non-ending innovations. Apple was founded by the late Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniack in 1977, and today it is the leading producer of technological gadgets in the world. Apple’s products range from computers, smart phones, televisions amongst others. Two of the most renowned Apple brands are the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

The iPhone

Loving it is easy-That’s why so many people do!
Product positioning statement
Designed for the ...

1.0 Introduction
The animal communication system is significantly different from the human communication system. The latter is more advanced as compared to an animal communication system. One difference between the two communication systems is that fact that whereas human beings can use different types of media to pass across their messages; animals only use a limited number of media to communicate. It is, however important to note that similarities exist between the communication system of animals and the human communication system. For instance, communicating through the use of touch is common between animal and human communication. This means that ...

Windows 8

Windows 8 includes a new store known as the Windows store that can contain a variety of apps such as photos, news, sports etc. It provides more efficient system of file management due to a new and improved taskbar. It is claimed to have higher level of efficiency than its predecessors and counterparts in terms of speed, switching action between apps, security and power usage. Windows is suitable for both keyboard and touch users. Another important element of windows 8 is its ability to sync files with the cloud thus enabling the user to access files from everywhere.

Microsoft Office 2013

The ...

Nursing

Initial Reaction
The story by the narrator, Mitch Albom relieves an experience of touch and intimacy between a teacher and student. The teaching of Mitch by Morrie continues even after the latter’s final days in College 1979. It appears awkward that Mitch actually failed to fulfill his promise to visit the favorite teacher. The subsequent episodes reveal a deteriorating nature of Morrie as old age catches up with him.
Upon reading the story, the feeling that strikes me dwells on the nature of teacher student relationship. The linkage between Morrie and Mitch is commendable and unique. As I ...

People posses the unique skill, which separates them from other species. It is called verbal communication. It helps people to transmit their thought from one person to another as well as to share their experience, to teach and to learn. The science would have never been on such a level without verbal communication. Yet even the largest vocabulary cannot guarantee the full interpersonal understanding. There are many other factors, which influence the communication. They are for example body adornment, influence of touch and so on.
The communication starts with understanding of its needs. Abraham Maslow developed a whole hierarchy ...

Long before we had books and places to store information, people used story telling as a form of passing their message from one generation to the next. Most of these stories were used to teach about national pride or the great works of their various gods and this gave rise to myths and legends. As time went on these stories also began to change to make them fit whatever the current generation was. The early Greeks were experts in the use of myths and many of their myths are still being read and studied and made into movies today. ...

Abstract

Sexual education for children in today’s society is significant to enable them make right choices in life. This should also include children with multiple disabilities. The sexual education should include how to express themselves, individual hygiene, modesty towards a person of the opposite sex and proper touching. When it comes to touching and setting personal boundaries, the instructor should respect the curiosity of child and show how to apply signs in recognizing strangers.

Sexual education is paramount for young children before they attain adulthood. This involves how to interact with member of the opposite sex, how to ...

Interface design and security

Interface design and security

Abstract:

The new system incorporates a touch screen register. The new system is designed to increase security for the registers. Traditional registers operated using a key. Anybody with the key could access the contents of the register. However, there was no way of telling which person was responsible for any action in the register. The design of the new system is supposed to ensure every transaction is logged and is traceable. Cashiers are assigned a user id and a password that they need to access the system. The cashier is allowed a maximum of four incorrect ...

Explain haptic feedback, describe its key uses, and explain why it is needed

Haptic feedback/ tactile effect is a technology which recreates the event of touch by giving vibrations, or motions to the user. It is a technology which is commonly used in human computer interface in today’s computing systems, including smart phones. Haptic feedback does the same thing for the sense of touch as does computer graphics for the sense of vision. Haptic technology lets us investigate how the human sense of touch works by creation of carefully controlled haptic virtual objects. These are used to systematically investigate human haptic capabilities. These research tools help us understand how touch and ...

Role of the integumentary system in protecting the body

Introduction
Human body, like all higher order vertebrates, relies on multiple organ systems for maintenance of homeostasis, the integumentary system is but one of them. Anatomically, the integumentary system has two components :the cutaneous membrane(the skin) and its accessory structures. The skin comprises of the dermis and epidermis whereas the later include hair, nails, and exocrine glands located in the dermis. Interestingly, both the cutaneous and accessory structures share a common embryological origin: The ectoderm (Martini 2005, p.151). With respect to functioning, the skin is involved in a variety of physiologic functions, the most obvious being protection of ...

The hotel and tourism industry has been on the rise in the modern century. Across the globe the hotel industry has increased by 70 percent as compared to the previous century (Yee, 34). It is this statistic that has made it possible for many investors to opt to invest in this venture. Many investors are advised to invest in projects with long term advantages rather than focusing on short term profits. In an argument by Lewis the hotel and tourism industry provides the best long term investment option as the number of tourists across the globe has increased significantly ( ...

1. Although Zeitoun wasn’t the only person who stayed in New Orleans and certainly he wasn’t the only person to help others, what do you think drove Zeitoun to help the people stranded in New Orleans? More generally, what drives many people who risk their safety and even their lives to help others in need?
Zeitoun was a man of good moral values and wanted to help others who were in need of help after the hurricane Katrina. He stayed in New Orleans to look after his house. He sent his wife and kids to Phoenix because ...

Best Utility Lever for Blackberry

When Research In Motion (RIM) released Blackberry smart-phones in 2001 they created great value for their phones by allowing for synchronization with personal computers in order to allow users to access emails and other services efficiently. However, with time, other companies such as Samsung and Apple have released smart-phones that have suited market needs even better and snatched the market that Blackberry previously commanded. Blackberry currently commands only 1% of the smartphone market. Blackberry can salvage its survival in the mobile telephony industry by pursuing other blue ocean strategies.
The best utility lever for Blackberry would be variety. Blackberry ...

Implementing Standard Practice for Collecting Blood Cultures Among ER Nurses

Abstract
Collecting blood culture samples is an important part of data collection for the process of diagnosis. The results of such a test can provide information regarding the presence of bacteria within the patient’s blood with great certainty. Therefore, it is an integral procedure for the verification of a prognosis. Unfortunately, there are a variety of factors that can lead to false positives of these tests. It mainly occurs due to the improper collection practices. This is most seen among the emergency room nurses. Because of the great risk associated with diagnosis and future medical treatments based on ...

Abstract

Collecting blood culture samples is an important part of data collection for the process of diagnosis. The results of such a test can provide information regarding the presence of bacteria within the patient’s blood with great certainty. Therefore, it is integral to the verification of a prognosis. Unfortunately, there are a variety of factors that can lead to false positives on these tests. One way this can occur is through improper collection practices. This is seen amongst emergency room nurses to varying degrees. Because of the great risk associated with diagnoses and future medical treatments based on incorrect ...

The Case of Apple Inc

Apple is a multinational that design Macintosh computers, IOS operating systems, iPods, iPads, iTunes store, smartphones, and other professional software. The corporation headquarter is in Cupertino, California. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded the multinational in 1976 (Grady, 2009). The corporation has more than 400 retail location in many countries. The first product was the Apple I followed by Apple II. The introduction of Macintosh computer became the benchmark for Apple Inc. This personal computer was the first to employ the graphical user interface and incorporate mouse movement.
The founder Steve Jobs left the firm due to conflicts and ...

Dell New Inspiron 23

When you are up to purchasing a computer system, you first need to list down your requirements and preferences. Since, every brand is famous for its special offer so once you will narrow down elements for the choice of your computer; it would become really easy to find the best system. During this phase, you first need to decide that for what purpose you want to purchase a computer system; is it for office use of home? Second, whether you want to have the latest features in your system or an ordinary computer can work for you. Third, the ...

Introduction

Social Networking has lately become an extension of our life, interspersing our private space with daily dose of gossips, news and updates. We have become so much addicted to the use of social networks for interacting with friends that living a single day without a peep into Facebook or Twitter seems impossible. LinkedIn, on the other hand, provides a nice platform for enhancing our professional life by expanding our professional network. This essay intends to delve deep into the core of social networking by throwing a light on its history, advantages and disadvantages.

History of Social Networking

Though Facebook has brought about a ...

Introduction

Communication is a very important tool in letting people know about one's thoughts and feelings. It connects people whether positively or negatively. However, a common misconception is how communication is limited to verbal expressions only. People make decisions and assumptions based on what they hear and ignore non-verbal cues they receive and observe from others. In as much as verbal communications are important, understanding and interpreting non-verbal reactions, expressions, voice tone, and body language, among others, are also crucial communication tools that must be taken into account when communicating with others.

Forms and Principles of Demonstrative Communication

Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, gestures, eye positions, ...

Mini Stock Report

Apple Inc
The publicly traded corporation or company chosen for analysis is the Apple Inc. there has been a lot of debate concerning the mission statement of the company. The mission statement of the company is that the companies designs Macs, which are currently the best PCs or personal computers around the world, in addition to the iWork, iLife, OS X, and the professional software. The Company leads the revolution of the digital music with the stream of iPods and the online store, iTunes. The company has strived to reinvent the mobile phones with the App Store and the ...

Management Team of Musictogo

MARKET STUDY OUTLINE
1. INTRODUCTION

A. OBJECTIVE

This report contains the results of a market study conducted for the Global Corporation “Musictogo” headquartered in the USA. This study evaluated the market readiness and appetite for a new generation mp3 player to compete with Apple’s “Ipod” product. Only the Netherlands market was considered in this study.

B. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

For this study it was necessary to determine how Musictogo’s next generation mp3 player would perform against the incumbent mp3 provider, Apple Corporation’s Ipod mp3 player.
The Ipod’s performance was evaluated against major competitors with emphasis on features/functionalities and price. The Netherlands ...

1. Blackberry's current strategic situation is that of a company which is undergoing a period of transition. The company, facing years of heightened competition from tech giants Apple and Samsung, simply could not remain competitive as people embraced the concept that the aforementioned tech giants brought them. Blackberry, or RIM as it was known then, was reliant solely on phones that had physical keyboards, and the main selling point was instant messaging through the famed BBM. However, even though a lot of loyal consumers of RIM continue to stick with the company, the advances in technology that Apple and ...

Introduction

Maurice Merleau-Ponty begins his essay “Eye and Mind” with a comment on science. Studying the world in the manner that science does, takes a person out of one’s body, he says. It places the world in a series of definitions, constructs, indices and variables, allowing only the understanding of minute, exact changes to have a status of legitimacy. He says science “comes face to face with the real world only at rare intervals” (Ponty, 121). For any lover of art who lives in this practical, rational capitalistic society, this point of view is refreshing. Today, typically, the real ...

Executive Summary

Apple is an American corporation that designs, develops, and sells computers, electronic devices and various software. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded it in 1976. For over 20 years Apple mainly were manufacturers of personal computers. However, at the beginning of 2000s, Apple presented a new line of MP3 players, mobile phones and tablets. Apple’s CEO claims that the company obtains the following core values: “we live to make great products, we believe in simple, not in complex, we only participate in markets where we can make a significant contribution, we say no to a thousand of projects ...

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the ad campaigns of Chanel N5 and Dior jádore, and how they motivates the buying decision of their target audiences. The report deeply analyses the Nikole Kidman advert of Chanel N5, Dior jádore advert performed by Oscar winner actress Theron. Both the commercial reflects Hollywood touch, style and class in them. Referring to existing literatures and websites, a detailed understanding is being provided in the report about the relation between ad campaigns with luxurious perfume brands and they stimulate buying behaviour in their target audiences.
Key words: ad campaign, Dior, Chanel N5, ...

Introduction

The writing of creative and interesting scripts depend on a writer’s skills and ability to depict experiences in a believable manner. Whether it is a true story or a work of fiction, it is crucial to capture the readers or viewers interest; this is a fete achieved by both Chuck Palahniuk and Orson Welles. These two skilled writers exhibit distinct and parallel abilities in their fields of expertise. Despite their differences, the individuals have common characteristics; these characteristics contribute towards their success in writing, in order to comprehend the distinct differences and the common factors. An analysis of ...

If one has to give up one of the five senses, one chooses to give up the sense of touch. One believes that among the five senses, the sense of touch is the least important. The reason for this is that the loss of the sense of touch does not present a severe threat to one’s life. One thinks that life can still go on without much difference unlike if one loses the sense of sight, hearing or taste. One finds the sense of sight very important because there are a lot of activities which one cannot do ...

Abstract

The aim of this research paper is to analyze the social networking phenomenon and its impact on interpersonal communication. A thorough examination of the topic suggests that social media has become the primary medium of communication for the past few decades which may be a key factor for the significant amount of attention they receive. Social media today, especially social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, have become more than a means of exchanging written messages. Such sites are used extensively to share photographs, videos, organize and coordinate events, corporate marketing and networking. The study found that users ...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

There are over 200,000 applications in the iPhone Store and the increasing number of applications is posing a challenge for designers and users to differentiate apps. Users are, however, equipped with better choices concerning the applications that are useful. If an application does not meet their needs, finding another is a step away. The user experience determines how an application will stand out among the rest in the market. Well designed apps will ultimately attract and retain users. This literature focuses on the design of an iPhone interface that will be used for the access of a tax ...

The invention and advent of Internet bestowed us with many benefits and advantages and Social Networking is perhaps the most significant and important of these advantages. Social networking has revolutionized and changed the world in quite a number of ways. It has become an important and vital part of everyday lives of people across the globe and that symbolizes the significance that Social Networking holds in today’s world. Social Networking has become immensely popular due to the multiple benefits and advantages that it offers its users. These advantages range from communication to marketing and hence affect the lives ...

Do offenders show less empathy than non-offenders?

Different people show different emotions towards different things in society. The level of this emotion of empathy differs from one person to another. In an argument by Davis (1994) human beings are created in way that they show emotion on every aspect of the environment. The author further argues that what differs is the rate at which this empathy is expressed. For instance, it is a general assumption that women show a greater depth of empathy compared to women, women have deeper and much sensitive emotions. These differences are attributed to the psychological strength and capabilities of an individual. & ( ...

Q.1) What Do You Think Of Lewiss Method Of Finding An Unfilled Niche

One can quite positively conclude that Tim Lewis is indeed a very observant fellow. His finding a niche area came from observing his very own clients he worked with. He identified that the small to medium-sized firms were not serviced by the consultants adequately. Also he carried out a thorough 18 month market research to ascertain that the niche did in fact exist. As his clients while working with TMC were hospitals of the Birmingham area, his niche area eventually became hospitals and healthcare (mostly small and mid-sized), an area from which a third of his business came.

Q.2) What growth possibilities are there for him in this expanding technological age?

With ...