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  • Industry Formal Methods Workshop
    09/18/2010 Saturday
    Join fellow Cedar Rapids IEEE section members for a
    Industry Formal Methods Workshop

    This workshop is oriented towards providing an overview of Formal Methods Technology presently used in Industry. The papers describe the principles involved as well as applications.

    Workshop Registration: Free Admission, Refreshments compliments of Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Register by September 14th for a University of Iowa to provided wireless account!

    Colocated Events MVD'10 will be colocated with the University of Iowa Midwest Verification Day to be held on September 17th and 18th, 2010. The two events will have back-to-back programs, with a shared invited talk.
  • Texas Instruments eZ430 Chronos Wristwatch One Day Workshop
    10/09/2010 Saturday
    Join fellow Cedar Rapids IEEE section members for a
    eZ430 Chronos Wristwatch One Day Workshop

    Key eZ430 Features:

    • CC430F6137 MCU
    • <1GHz RF 433, 868 & 916 MHz
    • 2-Wire JTAG Access
    • 96 segment LCD
    • Buzzer
    • 3-Axis VTI Accelerometer
    • VTI Pressure and Altitude Sensor
    • Temperature Sensor
    • Voltage & Battery Sensor
    • CR2032 Battery
    NOTE: Attendees will receive a TI eZ430 Chronos Wristwatch with the workshop.
    See agenda below for more details.

    Workshop Registration:
    • Students: $20
    • IEEE Members: $40
    • Non-Members: $50
    The above registration fee includes a continental breakfast, coffee, and other beverages at breaks, and a basic lunch.

    Please prepay by 10/06/10 by sending a check or money order for the amount payable as described above to:

    Cedar Rapids Section of the IEEE
    P.O. Box 451
    Marion IA 52302

    NOTE: Participation is limited to the first 24 paid participants. Refunds for cancellations will be allowed until the week of the workshop. Email tim@timschoenfelder.com if you wish to cancel.
    Please email tim.schoenfelder@ieee.org if you can bring a laptop for the workshop. It may allow additional participants; however, your incentive to bring one will be to have all of the software loaded on your machine with all of the classwork at the end of the workshop.

    Please indicate via the menu if you would like a vegetarian option. Email Vickie Osborn, vaozburn@rockwellcollins.com regarding any other necessary special meal arrangements.

    Based on the CC430F6137 <1 GHz RF SoC, the eZ430-Chronos is a complete CC430-based de-velopment system contained in a watch. This tool features a 96 segment LCD display and provides an integrated pressure sensor and 3-axis accelerometer for motion sensitive control.

    The integrated wireless feature allows the Chronos to act as a central hub for nearby wire-less sensors such as pedometers and heart rate monitors. The eZ430-Chronos offers tempera-ture and battery voltage measurement and is complete with a USB-based CC1111 wireless interface to a PC.

    NOTE: Some example applications are at http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/EZ430-Chronos. They include:

    • Wireless Door Lock
    • Motion-based Theremin MIDI controller (Linux)
    • USB interface to AT90USB uC
    • Count Down Timer
    • Interval Training Application Example Using State Machine Design
    • Battery Monitoring and Low Voltage Level Handling Application Example
    • Chronos Flying Mouse

    Accessories include:

    • Chest Straps for heart rate monitoring
    • Bike Sensors
    • Various Compatible RF Development Boards
    Forums and Lists:
    • Chronos Google Group
    • MSP430 Forum
    • support.ti.com
Events
GOLD Holiday Event 11 December 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Gary Bishop   
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 18:41

The IEEE Cedar Rapids Section invites your family, friends and guests to the Red Cedar Lodge at Squaw Creek Park for food, a warm fireplace, a family movie, and the opportunity to network with fellow members. This event will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Squaw Creek Park is just south of Marion, off the Collins Road bypass. The Red Cedar Lodge is the second lodge (and last) lodge on the access road. Map details are at:

http://www.linncounty.org/files/download.asp?type=Adobe&mode=view&I=5773

Doors open at 5:30 for setup, a spaghetti meal with salad and drinks will be served at 6. The movie will start at 6:45. You may bring your own drinks/beverages or treats, if you wish. Surprise us! Milk, pop, coffee and tea will be provided.

This event is targeted at GOLD members, and especially those members with younger children. As always, your friends, neighbors and guests are welcome. We especially encourage you to let prospective members know about this, and invite them to the event.

The movie usually ends about 8:30, early enough for the wee ones to get home and in bed.  There will be endless bowls of popcorn for the movie, smores makings, and a cozy rug and pillows to flop on. If you wish, you may bring your own pillows, blankets, fuzzy house shoes, stuffed animals and anything else that will make you feel comfortable while viewing the movie. PJs on the kids are fine. PJs on the adults are, well, up to you.

Price is $7 per adult, maximum $14 per family. Children under 18 are free. RSVP to Gary Bishop by noon on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 319-295-2780. If you have any special dietary restrictions, please let Gary know, and he will try to accommodate you. We usually get at least one bucket of marinara sauce for the spaghetti. That might not be enough, so let Gary know!

If there is snow, bring a sled or saucer along. The hill next to the lodge has about the best sledding around. It used to be a ski run, so the hill can be quite a challenge.

It would be a great help if a few people can arrive early to set up tables and chairs, and also for a few people to stay a few minutes late to put tables/chairs away and clean up. There are a few other tasks that could use volunteers, such as picking up the food, purchasing drinks and paper
plates, etc. Contact Gary for info.

We are looking forward to meeting you and your family at the Red Cedar Lodge.
 


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