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Ignorance is BLIS.(News)
Byline: NATALIE NEFF
In its never-ending pursuit to build the world's safest cars, Volvo has developed the Blind Spot Information System-BLIS, for short. The camera-based system signals the presence of a car in either side-rear blind spot by flashing an idiot light mounted on the corresponding A-pillar. The system debuts this fall on 2005 S60, V70 and XC70s; other models will likely follow.
The system uses a digital camera to "observe'' an area 31 feet long by 9.8 feet wide on either rearward side of the vehicle by continuously snapping pictures at a rate of 25 clicks per second. By calculating the rate of change between pictures, BLIS can measure the location and speed of neighboring vehicles and warn of their presence.
However, because the system is camera-based, Volvo says it won't work in situations including heavy fog or snow, or when traveling in excess of 12 mph faster or up to 43.5 mph slower than nearby vehicles. The system kicks on above 6.2 mph.
Though Volvo claims such a blind spot detection system is among the most asked-for ...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 12, 2008 700+ words
BLIS Product Enhances Covered Surgeons' Ability...OSWEGO, Ore., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- BLIS(TM), the leader in specialized financial...cost of complication related medical care. BLIS was founded with the support of the American...
- BLIS LAUNCHES 2ND PRODUCT.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire February 18, 2003 700+ words
...Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - Listed biotech Blis Technologies today released the second product in its ``healthy bacteria'' stable, Blis Bio Restore. Launched less than a year after Blis' K12 Throat Guard, the new product works...
- BLIS Awarded Editors' Choice Award by CADENCE Magazine Editorial Staff; The...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 26, 2002 700+ words
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- The BLIS project (Building Lifecycle Interoperable...recognition is a repeat performance for BLIS, which received its first Editor's...achievements in the previous six months. BLIS also took top honors at the recent A...
- Sales by BLIS return to forecast levels.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire November 29, 2002 700+ words
...Christchurch Press) Half-year summary BLIS Technologies unaudited interim result for...52,86 . BLIS Technologies' K12 Throat Guard is back...manufacturing in New Zealand, checked BLIS's procedure for handling live bacteria...
- Biotique Systems Announces Three Initial Customers for its BLIS Genomic...
- Press release article from: Business Wire July 9, 2002 700+ words
...customers for the Biotique Local Integration Solution (BLIS) and extension products. BLIS is a data integration, analysis and visualization...using the human genome as a reference template. "BLIS allows any biologist working in drug discovery at...
- BLIS K 12's unique oral cavity properties studied.(Research...
- Magazine article from: Nutraceuticals World April 1, 2009 700+ words
...detailing the unique properties of the oral cavity probiotic BLIS K12, from BLIS Technologies Ltd. Frutarom has exclusive distribution...published in American Society of Microbiology indicate BLIS K12 exhibits a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect...
- BLIS APPLIES FOR EAR BACTERIUM PATENT.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire February 24, 2003 700+ words
...launching its second product, biotech Blis Technologies today lodged a patent for...any less prevalent in New Zealand,'' Blis chief executive Kelvin Moffatt said. Early...chronic ear infections will begin soon. Blis Technologies was formed in June 2000 to...
- BLIS REPORTS $2.3 MILLION LOSS FOR MARCH YEAR.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire May 29, 2003 700+ words
...year, Dunedin-based biotech company Blis Technologies is continuing on its international...Chief executive Kelvin Moffatt expected Blis would record another loss next year, but...2005 year. In the 12 months to March, Blis kept a tight rein on costs despite new...
- BLIS' 35PC SHARE PRICE RISE SPARKS NZX INQUIRY.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire January 7, 2005 700+ words
...Jan 7 NZPA - A 35 percent rise in the Blis Technologies' share price today sparked...products manufacturer was unable to explain. Blis shares rose 6.5c to 25c on volume of...share price has doubled in two months. Blis was asked by NZX whether there was any...
- Inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes by bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances...
- Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Bowe, Whitney P. Filip, Jennifer C. DiRienzo, Joseph M. Volgina, Alla Margolis, David J. October 1, 2006 700+ words
...bacteriocin-like inhibitory substance (BLIS-like substance) produced by Streptococcus...resistance. These findings suggest that BLIS may potentially be used for its anti...bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances (BLIS), is produced by Streptococcus salivarius...
Source: HighBeam Research, Ignorance is BLIS.(News)