#(intercommunication device

[rage-is-my-fire]

Literally as I was reading this post, I had someone contact me for help with something I created for use by others.

I answered their question, and they said it wasn't working still. So I asked them to send me the file.

Instead of attaching the file itself, this person simply copied and pasted the code over. I had to copy and paste that code and save a file myself.

I just. The irony of having an exact example of this decreasing computer literacy in younger people. It's almost funny, except for the part where it's quite bad.

seriously, though. i work in higher education, and part of my job is students sending me transcripts. you'd think the ones who have the least idea how to actually do that would be the older ones, and while sure, they definitely struggle with it, i see it most with the younger students. the teens to early 20s crowd.

very, astonishingly often, they don't know how to work with .pdf documents. i get garbage phone screenshots, sometimes inserted into an excel or word file for who knows what reason, but most often it's just a raw .jpg or other image file.

they definitely either don't know how to use a scanner, don't have access to one, or don't even know where they might go for that (staples and other office supply stores sometimes still have these services, but public libraries always have your back, kids.) so when they have a paper transcript and need to send me a copy electronically, it's just terrible photos at bad angles full of thumbs and text-obscuring shadows.

mind bogglingly frequently, i get cell phone photos of computer screens. they don't know how to take a screenshot on a computer. they don't know the function of the Print Screen button on the keyboard. they don't know how to right click a web page, hit "print", and choose "save as PDF" to produce a full and unbroken capture of the entirety of a webpage.

sometimes they'll just copy the text of a transcript and paste it right into the message of an email. that's if they figure out the difference between the body text portion of the email and the subject line, because quite frankly they often don't.

these are people who in most cases have done at least some college work already, but they have absolutely no clue how to utilize the attachment function in an email, and for some reason they don't consider they could google very quickly for instructions or even videos.

i am not taking a shit on gen z/gen alpha here, i'm really not.

what i am is aghast that they've been so massively failed on so many levels. the education system assumed they were "native" to technology and needed to be taught nothing. their parents assumed the same, or assumed the schools would teach them, or don't know how themselves and are too intimidated to figure it out and teach their kids these skills at home.

they spend hours a day on instagram and tiktok and youtube and etc, so they surely know (this is ridiculous to assume!!!) how to draft a formal email and format the text and what part goes where and what all those damn little symbols means, right? SURELY they're already familiar with every file type under the sun and know how to make use of whatever's salient in a pinch, right???

THEY MUST CERTAINLY know, innately, as one knows how to inhale, how to type in business formatting and formal communication style, how to present themselves in a way that gets them taken seriously by formal institutions, how to appear and be competent in basic/standard digital skills. SURELY. Of course. RIGHT!!!!

it's MADDENING, it's insane, and it's frustrating from the receiving end, but even more frustrating knowing they're stumbling blind out there in the digital spaces of grown-up matters, being dismissed, being considered less intelligent, being talked down to, because every adult and system responsible for them just

ASSUMED they should "just know" or "just figure out" these important things no one ever bothered to teach them, or half the time even introduce the concepts of before asking them to do it, on the spot, with high educational or professional stakes.

kids shouldn't have to supplement their own education like this and get sneered and scoffed at if they don't.

[frankiensteinsmonster]

While I understand the sentiment of encouraging abled body to use canes as a fashion statement for the normalization of mobility aid usage

I think it's definitely irresponsible for us to not acknowledge the actual physical detriment that can come from using a mobility aid you don't need. Like this Is a necessary medical device that impacts the body with repeated/incorrect use

And not to stereotype, but able bodied people are Not going to do the research necessary to keep themselves safe-- hell, even *I* didn't know there were Cane Rules™ before I started seriously looking into getting a cane.

Also, if they're not cripples and they're Just Using A Cane, they aren't going to be in the know of any of our social guidelines/what's considered rude as fuck bc it'll be just another object to them (not that this isn't already the case, but moreso this time)

If anything, I think we need to focus on intercommunity respect for when it comes to things like decorating our canes as disabled people who actually need them + making sure the folks who Do need them know that it's okay to get them. I see people who are suffering everywhere who are unsure if they're even "allowed" to get a mobility aid, and if they did, if they would be taking something away from someone else who "might need it more"

Personally, I don't think able bodied people should need to use mobility aids as accessories in order for us to gain the respect of the general public as disabled people. I think people should just respect us without being "allowed" (literally nobody is stopping them as we speak lol) to use these things that are medically necessary for us in a trivial way-- I also don't think I've seen any other demographic encourage this sort of thing with the goal of general acceptance.

As someone with intersectional identities, the general consensus I see is just. They shouldn't have to Be Like Us for us to be normalized, respected, of accepted.

We inherently deserve these things. Without granting people outside of the community, who don't need these, permission to use the things We Need. I personally don't even see it as an act of solidarity or positivity, just a chance to cause non phys disabled people more confusion surrounding our boundaries as cripples. Let me know if I'm missing something, but be polite.

[ask-nurse-curly]

Oh. Oh, no. Oh my goodness. You... you heard that, did you? Oh, I am so, terribly sorry. How dreadfully embarrassing...

Kind— Robin. It is me, Robbie.

It was... merely a bad night. A bad dream. The week has been an agonizing crawl, being separated from my boy. I did not... intend for you to hear that, I assure you, I— unfortunately I do not always have control over what is heard and by whom. It has happened on several occasions, it seems. I do apologize if I caused you alarm.

...

So... wait a moment, you are not hearing me in the same way that I hear you? Or in the way that my Grant Curly does? I suppose that would explain the "recording," of his voice, then...? Huh... I did not realize my mother's penchant for transcendental intercommunications extended to electronic devices, as well.

Regardless, I am quite used to the lack of "privacy" by now, with these sorts of things; you ought to hear some of the goings-on in my son's head sometimes, hah! For better or for worse, really...

[The first half of this message is in reference to the "thecaketheknifethegun" post, in case it wasn't very clear! Bad night indeed.]

Hello Robin,

Stranger and stranger. I thought that me simply receiving texts across worlds was bizarre enough already, but now it seems that they don't start out as such when you contact me, no do they stay as such when I send them to you.

Weird. I can't wrap my head around it.

But anyway -- please don't apologise. I was just worried. It's been...stressful for you, I understand.

Stay safe.

--Curly

[asterekmess]

The more I write, the more I understand why Google (in this case, specifically google drive) has such a chokehold on the world.

There is just no other platform that covers all the bases when it comes to the different services and abilities I want to have available for my work.

Google Drive offers a cloud storage i can access on pretty much any device that can download the app or access a browser, and if I'm willing to stoop to using chrome (im not), I can even access/edit my files offline. I can share my files with anyone else that also has access to the app or a browser easily and directly, and give them varying amounts of access to the work. I can have conversations with them INSIDE the document, either in the chat window or through leaving comments on the work itself, all in real time, and easily respond to suggestions from others without having two versions of the project open and skimming for the differences.

There's even an ao3 script I can use for google docs that adds in the html coding I need to make my formatting work properly on the archive.

In an attempt to move away from google drive, I tried a few other options, and none gave me the freedom/services that I need/want from a writing platform. There are file-sharing websites that would let me send a document to someone else, but no way to transfer back comments unless they reformatted the file, edited it, then sent it back for me to reformat. Plus those websites almost always require the other person to also have an account with them. There are offline options, like Scrivener, which is what I use currently for a few different fics, and while it has lots of options, there are almost none that relate to intercommunicative work with editors or Betas or anyone else. Because everything is saved to my computer rather than a cloud, I can work offline, but I'm limited to only being able to access my work from a single device, unless I save everything to an external harddrive and plug it in whenever I want to work. I can't access it on my phone, or share it with others, or leave comments within the work for referencing later. Because it uses its own formatting, I can't even copy/paste writing into it or out of it. In order to put anything in ao3 from scrivener, I have to download the file in a specific format, then re-upload it to google drive and run it through the script i have, THEN copy/paste it into ao3. In order to get any perspective from an editor/beta, I still have to download it and upload to drive, then share the file with the person I want. Then, either I make the changes in the drive document, then Re-download and Re-upload it to scrivener and have to completely recreate the chapters/files that I had working for me, or just have both versions open and only make changes in the scrivener version and just keep downloading/uploading it over and over again to drive. I believe the mac version of scrivener is supposed to let you send documents more easily to other people who ALSO own scrivener, but it's not the kind of back and forth sharing that I would want. It's just a faster file-share than downloading and e-mailing it to someone.

No matter where I look, i cannot find any other platforms that offer the ability to save your work to a cloud (without it ONLY being hosted on the cloud, like Drive. I just want to be able to save a copy of it so that my work is in two places) then share it with others easily, and allow them to make edits/suggestions/comments within the document, while still letting you retain the ability to work on your documents offline when you so choose. Why then, do I not want to use google drive, if it offers everything I'm looking for? Because google fucking sucks. If my documents get to more than like 60 pages long, the entire page starts lagging, as if I'm asking the page to load a massive picture instead of basic text. There is no fix except to make an entirely new document and repaste the words. Drive also kicks me offline at random, despite my internet working literally everywhere else on my computer, and while my work is offline, I can't make any changes, so I have to deal with random pauses in my writing where i'm just waiting for it to reconnect. I can't use the offline edits feature without using a chrome browser. Plus, it breaks constantly, buttons on the screen going missing and documents corrupting in strange ways. In short, it's google. I don't want to use it. But for some reason NO ONE else has made a platform that actually works like google drive, but isn't shit. I don't know whether what google drive offers is actually that difficult to recreate without the concessions that google forces people to put up with, or if no one making websites/platforms understands that this is what people need/want.

The hoops writers have to go through in order to do any collaborative work (and in fandom, that's SO Much more common) outside of google drive is infuriating, and made more so Because google drive exists. I wouldn't be so annoyed that I'm not getting All the options that I want from one platform, if it weren't for the fact that drive is sitting RIGHT THERE proving that it's totally possible for it to exist. it's just that no one's made it, or if they have, it's locked behind a massive paywall.

[cat-coderrr]

Bluetooth and Headphone Safety

Although there are two main types of device-to-device intercommunications vulnerabilities that are associated with Bluetooth tech, there are also some health risks you need to be aware of. I wanted to talk about these issues not to fearmonger or cause panic but to simply educate. Let’s dive in!

One big method is called Bluejacking. Essentially, attackers will send unsolicited and unwanted messages via Bluetooth from device to device. One of the first messages sent was by a Malaysian man in or around 2001. One other individual claims to have been the first at an earlier date; however, both are Nokia phone related incidents with poor Bluetooth security especially at the time when Bluetooth was still very early on.

If a victim of Bluejacking, most people are completely unaware of what has happened to their devices when they’re BlueJacked, and just think their phones have glitched out or perhaps have had age-related issues.

Bluesnarfing happens when an attacker gains unauthorized access to your devices via active bluetooth integration. When utilized as intended by the threat actors, they can then have access to calendars, contact lists, emails and text messages, and on some phones, users can copy pictures and private videos. Fortunately, you sort of need to be within extremely close range of the attackers as the vast majority of attacks have happened within the maximum range of 10 meters.

Tech-related advice

Keep Bluetooth off when you aren’t using it

Toggling it off within the iOS quick functionality squares WON’T work. You have to go all the way to Settings to toggle it off fully.

Make sure you know what your devices are named and don’t accept Bluetooth connections from people you don’t know

Health/Physical Security advice

Our ears are very sensitive to high decibel ranges, so try and find quality, cost-effective earphones/headphones without compromising on your hearing range.

Noise canceling headphones and earbuds, especially at lower volumes can really help ease the damage or even protect your ears from future damage.

"What does this have to do with trust and safety?!" well, not only is protecting your devices extremely important to your personal data, but also your physical health is at risk if you misuse headphones or if you are uninformed.

First of all, some people think that it's totally ok to have high volume on your headphones. If you practice this bad exercise over time this will cause you to have tinnitus and hearing loss and perhaps even go deaf. Secondly, some folks out there believe that Bluetooth is some cancer-causing technology or something of that nature. Though, due to how low the signals/frequencies etc are, the impact on your health in this aspect is very low.

Trust & Safety mainly encompasses fraud, information assurance, and moderation in most day to day duties. But also, fighting disinformation is also a massive part of the duties many don't discuss and I want to do my best in what I know to combat this issue :)

REFERENCES

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/1369156

[tritonmarketresearchamey]

What’s Trending in the Portable Power Station Market?

The global portable power station market is expected to witness growth due to rising power consumption. Modern lifestyles and the rising usage of consumer devices have significantly increased the dependence on power, due to which, cases of outage largely impact communities worldwide. While this largely holds true for rural areas of developing countries, even a developed nation like the United States faced record-breaking power outages in 2020, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

During such emergencies, a portable power station is pivotal for keeping important gadgets, such as medical equipment, smartphones, laptops, and other electronic appliances, charged and operational. Many power stations are equipped with both regular AC outlets and USB ports, which enables charging multiple devices at the same time. Besides, they are available in a compact size, which has further increased their demand.

Our experts at Triton Market Research estimate the global portable power station market to advance with a CAGR of 5.6% in the forecast years 2022-2028.

Key Trends Influencing the Portable Power Station Market Growth

Growing Use of Smart Electronic Devices

A surge in the number of internet users, enhanced usage of smart devices, and increasing disposable incomes in developed economies have led to the expansion of the global smart home market. Consequently, the use of consumer electronics, such as home intercommunication systems, refrigerators, microwave ovens, personal computers, laptops, video game systems, tablets, and smartphones, as well as smart wearables, such as smartwatches and VR headsets, has grown.

These devices are now equipped with smart connectivity features and attractive interfaces to enhance user convenience, which has also drastically increased their power consumption requirements. Portable power stations are thus being increasingly adopted to ensure uninterrupted power supply to run these devices.

Rise in Outdoor and Camping Activities

Changing lifestyles and attitudes, along with a growing preference for leisure and rising recreational spending, have encouraged consumers to participate in outdoor activities. After a record 14 million caravan & camping trips in Australia in 2019, the number had dropped to 10.6 million trips by December 2020, as a post-pandemic effect. However, the caravan & camping economy massively rebounded post 2020, accounting for 12.6 million trips and $7.4 billion in traveler expenditure.

This, in turn, has spurred the use of camping equipment, such as rechargeable trekking headlights, mini-fridges, camping lamps, electric lighters, etc., which require power to function. Along with these, laptops and mobile phones are also essential to stay connected while outdoors, which calls for the use of portable power stations. Australia is one of the top camping destinations in the world, which is expected to position the Asia-Pacific portable power station market on a growth path.

Market Limitations v/s Promising Solutions

A major blockade to market growth is that the functional capabilities of portable power stations are not as extensive as those of portable diesel generators. Also, comparatively, they require charging, which is less convenient and time-intensive. Besides, the high cost of internal batteries in portable power stations makes them more expensive.

However, the use of lithium-ion batteries reduces the operational cost of portable power stations considerably, as their raw material is easily available at affordable rates across key regions like Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and North America. Moreover, they have higher charging capacity than sealed lead-acid batteries, and are hence preferred for time-sensitive applications.

For instance, Jackery Inc’s Explorer 1500 is a lithium-ion battery-based portable power station known for its faster charging times. Furthermore, compared to sealed lead-acid battery-based portable power stations, Li-ion battery-based portable power stations are more efficient, easily available, easier to carry, and offer superior energy density & fire resistance. Their growing use will play a major role in driving the portable power station market.

 

FAQs:

Q 1) Which are the key segments covered in the market report?

The key segments in the portable power station market include battery type, capacity range, power source type, and usage type.

Q 2) Which is the key region in the global portable power station market?

North America is the leading region in the global market, which accounted for the highest revenue share in 2021 and is also expected to witness the fastest growth in the forecasted period.

[husbandof]

Comprehensive Guide to Resolving the 127.0.0.1:49342 Issue

In the world of computing, technical terms abound, each bringing its own unique significance to the field. However, not every user is familiar with all of them. One such term that frequently appears on computer screens when using specific applications is “127.0.0.1:49342.” This can seem perplexing to many, as the majority of people are not aware of its implications. To address this issue effectively, it’s essential to understand the basics of IP addresses, commonly known as Internet Protocol addresses. This guide aims to provide a detailed exploration of the 127.0.0.1:49342 issue, elucidating its significance and providing practical solutions for troubleshooting.

Understanding IP Addresses

An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to every computer and device connected to a network. This identifier is crucial for distinguishing each device and enabling them to communicate with each other, ensuring that information is delivered reliably and securely to its intended destination. There are two primary types of IP addresses:

IPv4 Protocol Architecture

IPv4 addresses are expressed in a 32-bit format, consisting of four decimal numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.1.1. This format has been the foundation of IP addressing for decades.

IPv6 Protocol Architecture

As the number of devices connected to the internet grew exponentially, the limitations of IPv4 became apparent. Thus, IPv6 was developed, which uses a 128-bit format expressed in hexadecimal. An example of an IPv6 address is 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334. This structure provides a vastly larger address space, accommodating the increasing number of devices on the internet.

Static vs. Dynamic IP Addresses

When delving into IP addresses, you might encounter the terms “static IP address” and “dynamic IP address.”

Static IP Address

A static IP address is permanently assigned to a device and does not change over time. This is useful for servers and other devices that need a constant IP address to be accessible reliably.

Dynamic IP Address

In contrast, a dynamic IP address is assigned temporarily and can change periodically. This type of IP address is typically used for consumer devices that do not require a permanent address.

The Role of Port 49342

Port 49342 plays a critical role in facilitating communication between various services and applications running on the same system. It is particularly useful in scenarios involving virtual machines and API configurations, streamlining the operation and intercommunication of applications and services.

Port Usage and Conflict Resolution

When multiple applications or web servers are running simultaneously, conflicts can arise if they attempt to use the same port. Port 49342 can help mitigate these conflicts by providing a dedicated channel for communication, especially for virtual machines and APIs. APIs use specific port numbers to tie different applications together, while virtual machines require particular port numbers for networking and communication functions.

Security Implications of Port 49342

Security is a paramount concern when dealing with ports and IP addresses. If port 49342 is left open to all users, it can become a target for hackers seeking unauthorized access. Therefore, implementing robust security measures is essential to protect your services.

Implementing Security Measures

Configure Firewalls: Ensure that your firewalls are properly configured to restrict access to port 49342.

Use VPNs: A virtual private network (VPN) can provide an additional layer of security when accessing servers or virtual machines remotely. It helps keep the connection private and secure.

Regular Updates: Keep your operating system and server software updated with the latest security patches to protect against vulnerabilities.

Troubleshooting Common Issues with 127.0.0.1:49342

Using port 49342 with localhost can lead to several issues. Here are some troubleshooting steps to resolve common problems:

Synchronize TCP/IP Configurations

Ensure that your computer’s TCP/IP configurations are properly synchronized to facilitate communication over port 49342.

Verify Necessary Ports and Server Files

Check that the necessary ports are open and that the server files are correctly configured before attempting to synchronize the server.

Test the Connection

Utilize tools such as Telnet or Curl to verify the connection to port 49342. This can help identify any issues preventing proper communication.

Conclusion

Understanding the significance of the 127.0.0.1:49342 address is crucial for effectively troubleshooting related issues. This guide has provided an in-depth look at IP addresses, the role of port 49342, and the importance of security measures. By following the troubleshooting steps outlined, you should be well-equipped to address and resolve any problems associated with this IP address and port.

[sporthub]

ImageSource: STMicroelectronics Dersign for Wearable Sensors STEVAL-WESU1

Show me Your Body Area Network

ST held its Developers Conference on October 4 in Santa Clara, California. In anticipation of this event, we published a series of blog posts to preview some of the sessions’ topics and introduce the engineers, managers or experts that made this day special.

Sensors are moving from external devices to the body. We’ve gone from the Six Million Dollar Man to the common folk with a smart watch, fitness tracker, smart wristband, GPS on his wrist, barometer in his pocket, heart monitor on his sleeve, and this is only the beginning. Researchers are working on a continuous blood pressure monitor, and a Lab-on-a-Chip that will enable anyone to carry a continuous glucose monitoring sensor, among many other things. The human body is the New Continent and we are all pilgrims. However, for the data collected to be usable, devices must be able to work together.

For instance, in the case of body motion tracking, the synchronicity of the sampling and streaming activities is essential to ensure the quality and usability of the data. In other words to determine if a body is running, jumping, falling, etc. all the sensors must pull data at precise times and intervals to track all the aspects of the body simultaneously and appropriately. If sensors on the leg capture data at one point in time and those on the arms pull data at a completely different moment, models will no longer work and the system won’t have an accurate picture of what is happening.

Problems of Body Area Network

Hence comes Andrea Vitali to the rescue. He’s an Advanced Research Manager at ST’s Internet of Things Excellence Center. As a system architect, he and his team design prototypes based on clients’ requirements and specification, collaborating with them to deliver the result they expect and more. This has led him to work on SensorTile, the development kit that packs a tremendous number of sensors in a 13.5 mm x 13.5 mm board. As a result, he’s at the forefront of the revolution happening in the field of Body Area Network.

As the name implies, the Body Area Network (BAN) refers to the intercommunication of the plethora of sensors worn, attached on or even inserted in the body. From simple accelerometers, gyroscopes, barometers, and digital microphones, to much more complex sensors, this network of wearable devices faces very difficult technological challenges. Indeed, BAN clients often come from different manufacturers and function very differently, yet they must all gather data at the same time or use accurate timestamps to enable the alignment of the information. It’s the only way for the system to know exactly what the entire body was doing at an exact moment in time. Today, Bluetooth Low Energy is the network of choice for these devices, but the standard was never designed for this.

Solutions for Your Body Area Network

To overcome this challenge, Andrea and his team have developed different solutions that he will present in his talk entitled Body Area Network and sensor synchronization. With the help of demos, executables, and documentation available to the attendees, he will show how developers can master the complexities of these devices to quickly and safely achieve project goals.

Andrea will show how one can use Bluetooth Low Energy features, like broadcasting or receiving a trigger signal, to ensure the gathering and streaming of data in unison. He will also demonstrate that it is possible to use the hardware and firmware to timestamp events to enable a realignment of the data at the post-processing level, circumventing some of the protocol’s limitations.

Hence, anyone involved in designing a system using those types of sensors will have hands-on practical examples to immediately see the result of certain practices or codes. Whether you are aiming to mass produce a device in the millions of units or simply launch your crowdfunding campaign, mastering the Body Area Network is the key to transforming a design from great to truly remarkable by ensuring fast and reliable communication with other sensors and the host system.

To Be Ready

The talk will serve as an introduction to key concepts such as synchronization and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. Andrea will therefore guide the attendees through the different notions and solutions. Hence, low-level knowledge of the subject matter is not necessary to enjoy this session. However, to make the most of it, we recommend being familiar with SensorTile and ST’s reference design for wearable sensors, the STEVAL-WESU1.

Source: Show me Your Body Area Network and I Will Tell You What Kind of Sensor You Are https://blog.st.com/body-area-network-sensor/

[iplook-networks]

Introducing SAGINs: Space-air-ground integrated networks

Space-air-ground integrated networks (SAGINs) are envsioned to provide seamless network services to spatial, aerial, maritime and gound users, satisfying the future network requirements on all-time, all-domain, and all-space communications and interconnected networking.

From the perspective of market and business development, both general users and industry users have shown an increasingly strong demand for seamless integration of satellite and ground communication. General users have evolving needs for personal mobile communication, expecting seamless coverage and ubiquitous access anytime, anywhere. Industry users, on the other hand, require ubiquitous connectivity provided by satellite and ground networks for emergency communication, transportation, marine coverage, and pervasive low-altitude scenarios.

The architecture of the integrated satellite and ground network can be mainly divided into Satellite Relay Mode and Terminal-satellite Direct Connection Mode. The latter includes traditional terminal direct connection based on private protocols, 3GPP NTN terminal-satellite direct connection, and connection of unmodified commercial terminals, enabling coverage in different scenarios and network complementarity.

Satellite Relay Mode

Satellite Relay Mode involves user terminals, specific scenario devices, space-based networks, land-based networks, and user access to ground stations/Wi-Fi. Users connect to satellites through dedicated satellite user stations, and the satellites serve as link transmitters. This mode is suitable for scenarios with concentrated users and clear mobility routes, replacing wired fiber backhaul. It is currently widely used in special scenario coverage and emergency communication in various industries.

Traditional Terminal-Satellite Direct Connection Mode

In this mode, cellular phones are equipped with satellite communication chips to connect to satellites, while satellites are connected to the cellular core network through gateways, enabling intercommunication. Satellites and cellular networks operate with independent architectures, systems, and frequencies.

This traditional mode mainly collaborates with in-orbit satellites, without the need for frequency licenses. Cellular base stations and core networks remain unchanged, and terminals can achieve interconnection through multi-mode upgrades and deployment of gateway devices. This mode has the advantage of fast deployment and can quickly address the needs of cellular dead zones for emergency communication and small data collection in remote areas. However, due to the current limitations of in-orbit satellites, it can only support messaging, voice, and narrowband services, making it difficult to meet the requirements of broadband services. The industry is also limited by closed communication systems, resulting in small-scale deployments and high costs.

3GPP NTN Terminal-Satellite Direct Connection Mode

The 3GPP NTN Terminal-Satellite Direct Connection Mode is an important networking model for future integrated satellite and ground communication. It includes two network architectures: Satellite NTN based on Transparent Payload and Satellite NTN based on Regenerative Payload Architecture.

· Satellite NTN based on Transparent Payload Architecture: Transparent Payload acts as a relay node on the network side. It changes the frequency carrier of the uplink RF signal, filters and amplifies it before transmitting it on the downlink, while the signal waveform remains unchanged. The gateway station only transmits the signal, and different transparent satellites can connect to the same ground base station.

· Satellite NTN based on Regenerative Payload Architecture: In this architecture, regenerative forwarding payload acts as an effective payload that converts and amplifies the uplink RF signal before transmitting it on the downlink. It functions similarly to having partial base station and core network capabilities on the satellite, including DU uplink, base station uplink, UPF uplink, simplified core network uplink, and other modes. Additionally, the satellite payload can provide inter-satellite links, allowing User Equipment (UE) to access the core network through inter-satellite links, and gNBs on different satellites may connect to the same ground-based core network.

The Unmodified Terminal-Satellite Direct Connection

In the future, the SAGIN is an important goal for future network development and an inevitable trend for the integrated development of mobile communications and satellite communications.

Source: https://www.iplook.com/info/introducing-sagins-space-air-ground-integrated-networks-i00338i1.html

[vivelareine]

If you could actually talk to Marie Antoinette what would you say to her?

Idk, but I have a reoccurring daydream where I'm (or "vaguely 18th century version of me") able to meet with her when she's walking in the gardens sometime after the death of Louis Joseph, and I let her know how sorry I am for her loss and give her a book or some sort of token that I tell her helped me through my own grief.

[adventure-with-loki]

["You know you're welcome to stay here. It would be the safest place for you to hide since they think they've already cleared the area."]

🖐️ pause this is a part of a choose your own adventure. If you just found this you can start from the beginning here.

Written by: @darkacademicfrom2021

Pairing: Loki x librarian!reader

Summary: Your strange relationship with Loki grows once you settle in your new job.

Word Count: 1.6K

Warning: none.

“You know you’re welcome to stay here. It would be the safest place for you to hide since they think they’ve already cleared the area”, you said confidently —perhaps overconfidently. He frowned, probably confused as to what you were doing there anyways —why would a mortal with no special abilities risk their temporary position in a place of huge prestige for someone like him?—, but he said nothing. He got up from under the desk and sat on the chair in front of you, waiting for something. “Do you need anything else? A glass of water?”.

“I need… maybe a breather”, he finally said, leaning on the back rest, showing signs of being a little more relaxed. You sighed out in relief. At least, someone would keep you company in this work that seemed… tedious to say the least.

Piles and piles of papers to get in order, and you knew nobody would care to look for them anyway. They have AIs and special devices to get their papers organized in the blink of an eye. But it was work, and you needed the job. You needed the job, you needed the job —the mantra already installed in your brain like a reflex.

Loki stayed by your side the whole day, reading some books he had gotten in his, according to him, pocket dimension; and not being very talkative, but at least it was some company. He had asked you about your interests, and your family. He seemed like a normal guy with deeper interests than attacking a whole city, and you wondered what had happened to him at that time; but didn’t dare ask. You weren’t there yet —probably never will, you thought.

Loki wasn’t interested in the Avengers’ duties. Many times people had gotten into the office and asked you things, and he just hid behind a veil of illusions, looking like a different person each time. Not even Thor Odinson had recognized him under his disguises, and you couldn’t help but smirking. The God of Mischief.

“So, what are you doing here?”, he finally asked, right before finishing your laboral journey. “I haven’t seen you around before, although this compound is massive so it wouldn’t surprise me that much if I simply never crossed you”.

“I’m actually new at the job. I needed a temporary job, and it appears I’m qualified to be here… but, I don’t know. If I get any other job I’d take it, I don’t really mind arranging things, but…” you began drifting off, “oh, sorry. That’s not what you asked. I’m new at the job”.

“No, I was just making conversation. Don’t put yourself down like that”, he smiled.

“Hey, Y/N, are you up to talking?”, sounded the voice of Tony Stark from the speakers. You weren’t sure how those things worked, so you just nodded and answered,

“I’m here, yes”.

“Great. Listen, what are you doing?”.

“They’ve assigned me to arrange these papers by date. They’re checks, taxes, sellings…”, you said, flipping through the pages.

“No, no, no. Dear, sorry, they’ve… I don’t know why Pepper keeps employing people to do useless things. JARVIS already took care of that before. I have a job offer that would actually make more sense, you know what I mean?”.

“You… do, sir? I mean, this suffices perfectly fine, but if you’d need me somewhere else, I’d love to…”, you gulped, looking at Loki with a face of triumph.

“You can start as a librarian in the compound’s library. It’s full time, and the pay is better than this one. See you at 8AM tomorrow?”.

“Yes! Thank you very much, Mr. Stark, see you—”, you said, and heard the clack of the intercommunicator finishing the call. Loki chuckled and walked to the door with you.

“I see you weren’t the only one to think you were doing something for nothing”.

“Well… I won’t be here anymore, but I guess you can still be allowed in. I assume it’d be an empty room”, you said, and he nodded. “Maybe there are other places where you could hide from them”.

“I suppose I will find some more”, he said, pressing his lips in a thin smile. "May our paths cross again".

The next day, you arranged your things in the new desk and opened the library just a minute before eight. You were nervous, yes, but extremely excited. Working at a library was nothing new for you, but it was the least boring job you've had.

You figured not many people had time to spend time in the library of the compound —weren't they too busy saving the world anyway?— and then you remembered, as soon as he walked in, one person who might want to take the spot.

"Hello", he murmured, walking in on his full asgardian armor. You've never seen him like that, so royally looking, so… out of place. He really didn't look like he belonged to a domiciliary arrest by Earth's heroes; he looked like he should be on a throne on some other planet. A better one, for sure.

But you didn't say anything. You admired his outfit and his otherworldly presence —Dr. Banner was right; he did grow on you—, and quickly came back to your senses.

"Hi, Loki", you greeted him. "Are you looking for anything in particular? Or just seeking refuge?".

"I'm…", he doubted. "I am, in fact, looking for a book. Would you mind helping me out?", he said with a smirk, and you felt like you didn't believe him. Something was off.

"Of course. It is my job, after all".

Dr. Banner had given you a tour around the building earlier, showing you the labs and the way to the library, and explained to you that Tony Stark didn't plan on just making this a temporary job; he had seen your resume and wanted you to work full time in the library, and perhaps someday in something else. You laughed, not believing entirely what he had said. Why would they want me around? You asked, and he didn't know how to answer, but seemed sure anyway.

Something he also mentioned a lot was anything regarding Loki. He talked a lot about him; or how to beware his actions, and approach him carefully. Almost as if he knew Loki would spend so much time around you.

"What are you looking for?".

"I think we're near December here, aren't we? I'd like to learn about this tradition they have, regarding holidays".

"That should be in the culture's bookshelves. Let me walk you there".

You walked in silence, his long steps hovering over you right behind you, as if he were the one escorting you. You arrived to the shelves and began looking for some of books you thought might interest him enough, and he grabbed them in silence, thanking you with a nod.

He came back the same day, giving them back and asking for more. This sequence repeated each day for a week, and you began wondering if he might be onto something.

He stayed all day at the library. You showed him the books he'd need, you'd go back to your desk and he'd lay on the reading area, always at your sight. His silence, his breathing, the turning of the pages, the occasional glances —it all became part of the routine.

One day, though, right after you were about to close the library —when the moon and the stars had settled brightly in the sky, and nobody on the compound was around anymore—, he got up and turned the books back, as per usual; yet there was something slightly off.

"Thank you, I've enjoyed them very much", he almost purred, a murmur so deep it resembled a groan.

"You'll become a Christmas expert at this point".

He chuckled.

"I guess I will. I'd rather spend it somewhere else, though. Or with someone else, rather than my brother and his friends", he sighed.

You wondered if this was an implication for something. If he was, somehow, asking you without asking. No, it couldn't be, right?

Well, Christmas was just next week. He was going to be completely alone, and, to be fair, you were too.

Was this inappropriate? Could you possibly lose your job because of this? Truth was, the sparks were evident, and perhaps inviting him over for dinner wouldn't necessarily be too bad. Maybe he would just politely decline, and you'd move on with your life and job as if nothing happened. Maybe he could come over and not tell anyone, and spend a lovely Christmas dinner with someone else other than your pets.

You sighed out. He looked at you expectantly, and you couldn't stop your words.

Choices:

"Alright, time to close! Good night!".

"I don't have good plans either. Maybe we could spend it together somewhere else. Like, a dinner, or something?". (Chapter coming soon, comment below if you want to be tagged when this chapter is released.)

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Intercommunicators

Imagine you have a fusion between a gps and an iphone. That's it! thats the intercomunnicator!

It allows you to chat and call felow world dwellers! It will send a notif once you leave a world or if you died to that worlds chat so people can now. It is your acess pannel to the chip on your brain so you can make yourself go afk.

It can analyze blocks and tell you where you are (the F3 functions basically). It allows to see your current state, it keeps track of your stats, it has a touch screen but it can also project hollographs of your screen so you can show infor more easily to others.

It can also get itself attached to other devices like admin panels and world editing tools so it keeps track of what you are doing.

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