Advanced microsensor technology is making a significant impact in fields as diverse as wireless communications and automotive, biomedical and chemical engineering. Data Acquisition and Signal Processing for Smart Sensors draws on the authors' collective practical experience in the design of sensor instrumentation to provide a systematic treatment of smart sensors and sensor systems. This unique reference presents an alternative to the classical approach to data acquisition and covers signal processing methods for digital and quasi-digital sensors.

Features Include:

• Introduction to the authors' novel Method of the Dependent Count™ for frequency (period) conversion and measurement and its applications.

• Consideration of modern sensor interface circuits and buses, along with an introduction to the Universal Transducer Interface (UTI) and Time to Digital Converter (TDC).

• Methods of frequency-to-code conversion for smart sensors, including direct, indirect, combined, interpolation and Fourier transform based techniques as well as advanced and self-adapting conversion methods.

• Comparative analysis of smart sensor systems with time- and space-division channelling functions.

• Detailed glossary of related terms accompanied by a guide to related web resources.

Apple's iWork is more versatile than ever now that there are versions for Mac, iOS, and even iCloud. The only thing iWork doesn't include is its own how-to guide. That's where this friendly, jargon-free Missing Manual comes in. With complete instructions and helpful examples, you'll quickly learn how to create stunning documents, slideshows, and spreadsheets with iWork's Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.

The important stuff you need to know: Create elegant files in minutes. Save tons of time by using iWork's collection of prebuilt templates and themes.Craft a variety of documents. Use Pages to design attractive newsletters, catalogs, brochures, flyers, and posters.Build eye-popping presentations. Turn Keynote's themes and easy-to-use cinematic effects into beautiful custom slideshows.Organize and clearly convey information. Jazz up your Numbers spreadsheets with charts, images, and videos.Always have your work on hand. Store your files in iCloud and have them sync automatically to your Mac and iOS devices.Work anywhere, any time. Use the web-based iWork for iCloud to create projects on any computer--even a PC.Versions covered: This edition covers Pages for Mac 5.1, Keynote for Mac 6.1, Numbers for Mac 3.1, version 2.1 of each iOS app, and iWork for iCloud.

Understand how to utilize the workbench, console, adapters, publisher, and other components in Scribe to ensure you have a rapid development toolkit that will drastically reduce your workload and timeline. In Using Scribe Insight, you'll learn to build your integrations and migrations with the minimal amount of effort, what shortcuts can be taken to simplify and reduce your labor, and what techniques can be used to keep your solutions as simple as possible. You'll find discussions that span the full product, from installation and configuration of the core product and use of the development workbench to advanced concepts around mapping, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of packages. You'll also be introduced to Scribe Online, how to do basic development within the environment, and how to determine when to develop solutions in Online vs. Insight. What You Will Learn: * Build rapid solutions for complex migration and integration requirements * Approaches to advanced mapping techniques * Ways to optimize packages and increase performance * Utilize the Publisher and MSMQ * Understand troubleshooting and administration Target Audience: All developers or solution architects working within the CRM space, including Salesforce and Dynamics CRM, will eventually need to either migrate or integrate data from previous versions or external systems. Scribe is the leading platform for these integrations and migrations.

Do you want to learn R? This book is built on the premise that anyone with a bit of free time and a healthy curiosity can learn to use R in their studies or at work. The authors focus on using R to do useful things like writing reports, creating data and graphs, accessing datasets collected by others, preparing data, and conducting simple data analysis. In this book you'll learn how to: install R and RStudio (R), and set up an RStudio (R) project and folders; write an essay with graphs based on simple real-world data using R Markdown; create variables from everyday numeric information and visualize data through five types of charts-bar plot, histogram, pie chart, scatter plot, and time series line plot-to identify patterns in the data; write and run R programs, and prepare your data following the tidyverse approach; import external datasets into R, install R data packages, and carry out initial data validity checks; conduct exploratory data analysis through three exercises involving data on voting outcomes, natural resource consumption, and gross domestic product (GDP) via data visualization, correlation coeffi cient, and simple regression; and write a research paper on the impact of GDP per capita on life expectancy using R Markdown. Student-friendly language and examples (such as binge-watched shows on Netflix, and the top 5 songs on Spotify), cumulative learning, and practice exercises make this a must-have guide for a variety of courses where data are used and reports need to be written. Code and datasets used to carry out the examples in the book are available on an accompanying website.

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In a straightforward, easy-to-follow format, John F. Clayburg divulges his techniques for identifying the major trends, determining the "trend within the trend," finding the optimal entry, and then choosing the right time to get out. More than just a guide to indicators, the book teaches investors how to observe, analyze, and recognize patterns that will help them make smart trading decisions, in any market.

Here are just some of the strategies covered:

• How to use and interpret indicators that are freely available on the Web
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• How to achieve your own optimal trading frequency
• How to interpret multiple indicators for optimum returns
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Filled with useful, time-tested techniques that will never become obsolete, regardless of advances in technology, Four Steps to Trading Success is a must for any serious day trader looking to improve his or her track record.

The quick way to learn Word for Office 365! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Word for Office 365. Jump in wherever you need answers -- brisk lessons and informative screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Create great-looking, well-organized documents to enhance communication Use headings, bookmarks, and footnotes for more intuitive access to knowledge Visualize information by using diagrams and charts Illustrate concepts by using 3D models, icons, and screen clippings Collaborate, track changes, and coauthor documents in real-time Enforce security and privacy in electronic documents Quickly build tables of contents, indexes, and equations Generate individualized emails, letters, labels, envelopes, directories, and catalogs Supercharge efficiency with custom styles, themes, templates, and building blocks Look up just the tasks and lessons you need

With iWork '09, Apple's productivity applications have come of age. Unfortunately, their user guides are stuck in infancy. That's where iWork '09: The Missing Manual comes in. This book quickly guides you through everything you need to know about the Pages word-processor, the Numbers spreadsheet, and the Keynote presentation program that Al Gore and Steve Jobs made famous. Friendly and entertaining, iWork '09: The Missing Manual gives you crystal-clear and jargon-free explanations of iWork's capabilities, its advantages over similar programs -- and its limitations. You'll see these programs through an objective lens that shows you which features work well and which don't. With this book, you will: Produce stunning documents and cinema-quality digital presentationsTake advantage of Mac OS X's advanced typography and graphics capabilitiesLearn how to use the collection of themes and templates included with iWorkGet undocumented tips, tricks, and secrets for each programIntegrate with other iLife programs to use photos, audio, and video clips

Learn why iWork is the topic most requested by Missing Manual fans. One of the few sources available on Apple's incredible suite of programs, "iWork '09: The Missing Manual" will help you get the best performance out of Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and more in no time.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam MS-101-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of skills and knowledge needed to manage Microsoft 365 mobility, security, and related administration tasks. Designed for experienced IT professionals, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Expert level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Implement modern device services Implement Microsoft 365 security and threat management Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator who participates in evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services About the Exam Exam MS-101 focuses on knowledge needed to implement Mobile Device Management (MDM); manage device compliance; plan for devices and apps; plan Windows 10 deployment; implement Cloud App Security (CAS), threat management, and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP); manage security reports and alerts; configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP); implement Azure Information Protection (AIP); and manage data governance, auditing, and eDiscovery. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam and Exam MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services (and earning one Microsoft 365 workload administrator certification or the MCSE: Productivity certification) fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification credential. This demonstrates your ability to evaluate, plan, migrate, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Learn how to extend the capabilities of Power Apps by building code components using Power Apps Component Framework Key Features Understand how to extend Power Apps' capabilities Enhance your skills with the help of practical code components used throughout the book Overcome common challenges, avoid pitfalls, and improve your code Book DescriptionPower Apps Component Framework is used by professional developers to extend the capabilities of model-driven and canvas apps. Extending Microsoft Power Apps with Power Apps Component Framework will take you through the basic as well as advanced topics using practical examples. The book starts by helping you understand the fundamentals of the framework, its lifecycle, and the tools that you'll use to build code components using best practices and file management guidelines. You'll then learn how to extend Power Apps step by step and apply the principles and concepts covered in the book to build code components for field type attributes. The book covers different ways of debugging code components and guides you through the process of building code components for datasets. You'll also explore the functions and methods provided by the framework to enhance your controls using powerful sets of libraries and extensions. As you advance, you'll get to grips with creating and managing authentication profiles, discover different ways of deploying code components, and configure code components in model-driven and canvas apps. Finally, you'll learn some of the important features of the framework and learn modern web development practices. By the end of this Power Apps book, you'll be able to build, debug, enrich, and deploy code components confidently. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of Power Apps Component Framework Explore the tools that make it easy to build code components Build code components for both a field and a dataset Debug using test harness and Fiddler Implement caching techniques Find out how to work with the Dataverse Web API Build code components using React and Fluent UI controls Discover different deployment strategies Who this book is forThis book is for developers who are looking to build advanced skills for extending the capabilities of Power Apps. Basic knowledge of Power Apps and web development is necessary to get started with this book.

Become a Microsoft 365 superuser and overcome challenges using the wide range of features offered by Microsoft 365 apps including SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, Planner, and To-Do Key Features Enhance your productivity with this consolidated guide to using all the tools available in Microsoft 365 Improve your collaboration and maximize efficiency using various M365 features Integrate project, task, and people management within one ecosystem Book DescriptionWith its extensive set of tools and features for improving productivity and collaboration, Microsoft 365 is being widely adopted by organizations worldwide. This book will help not only developers but also business people and those working with information to discover tips and tricks for making the most of the apps in the Microsoft 365 suite. The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Guide is a compendium of best practices and tips to leverage M365 apps for effective collaboration and productivity. You'll find all that you need to work efficiently with the apps in the Microsoft 365 family in this complete, quick-start guide that takes you through the Microsoft 365 apps that you can use for your everyday activities. You'll learn how to boost your personal productivity with Microsoft Delve, MyAnalytics, Outlook, and OneNote. To enhance your communication and collaboration with teams, this book shows you how to make the best use of Microsoft OneDrive, Whiteboard, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. You'll also be able to be on top of your tasks and your team's activities, automating routines, forms, and apps with Microsoft Planner, To-Do, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Microsoft Forms. By the end of this book, you'll have understood the purpose of each Microsoft 365 app, when and how to use it, and learned tips and tricks to achieve more with M365. What you will learn Understand your Microsoft 365 apps better Apply best practices to boost your personal productivity Find out how to improve communications and collaboration within your teams Discover how to manage tasks and automate processes Get to know the features of M365 and how to implement them in your daily activities Build an integrated system for clear and effective communication Who this book is forWhether you're new to Microsoft 365 or an existing user looking to explore its wide range of features, you'll find this book helpful. Get started using this introductory guide or use it as a handy reference to explore the features of Microsoft 365. All you need is a basic understanding of computers.

Organize work and home life using notes from your phone or computer to supercharge your productivity with this OneNote manual Key Features Learn how to store notes that include images, audio, videos, links, files, emails, and web clippings Unleash the magic of tags to make notes stand out and become more searchable Discover the power of shared notebooks with your team or family to ensure everyone is in the loop Book DescriptionDo you want to take your information and note organization to a new level? This book will show you how to use Microsoft's organizational app, OneNote, to store endless amounts of information in a productive and organized way, including solutions for creating your notes and then sharing them easily with your team or department. You'll be guided through everything you need to set up a notebook and customize it to suit you or your team. The book will show you how to navigate through OneNote and search for virtually anything, as well as save time with all the shortcuts. You'll discover that inserting information into your notebooks goes far beyond text, images, and videos, and also includes emails, links to documents, and clippings from the web. But it doesn't stop there. Integration with other Microsoft products is key for making your experience successful, and this book demonstrates how to use OneNote with Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams. Beyond instructions and essential topics, this book also provides you with the motivation you need to make OneNote a habit as well as real-life examples of notebooks you can use. By the end of this book, you'll be able to use OneNote for everything and from every device. Even if you start a notebook on your laptop and continue it on your phone, you'll find working with the app seamless. What you will learn Understand how to create and organize notes in your notebooks Discover how to turn handwritten notes into typed text Explore how to access your content from anywhere even if offline Uncover ways to collaborate with your team or family and stay in sync Understand how to insert your emails, documents, or articles from the web Find out how to integrate with other Microsoft products such as Outlook or Teams Who this book is forIf you save notes on your phone, wear out more spiral notebooks than you can count, or if you're a Microsoft 365 user and need to keep track of information, then this book is for you. Beginner-level experience with OneNote is required to get the most out of this book.

Designed as a project and case-oriented approach to learning Excel, the emphasis of this book is on learning by doing. The book presents a series of progressively reinforcing problem sets, which allow the exploration of real-life business problems. First, the background, theory, formulas, and calculations are discussed, followed by the design of Excel spreadsheets, which support the creation of effective spreadsheets for these applications. Finally, the proper solution and other related aspects are discussed, forming a cohesive set of practical application problems. Some of the topics explored include amortization tables, weighted averages, cash flows, payroll calculations, break even analysis, and spreadsheet databases. Excel techniques include formulas and functions, cell addressing, conditional and lookup functions, graphs, sorting, and filtering. FEATURES Provides 30 projects, several How-to Guides, and Application Types to learn Excel skills using problems, applications, and case studies featuring practical business problems Explores formulas and functions, financial functions, cell addressing, conditional functions, lookup functions, graphs, sorting, and filtering, amortization tables, future values of an investment, weighted averages, cash flows, payroll calculations, break even analysis, economic order quantity, spreadsheet databases, and more Companion files with four Excel video tutorials and images from the text. Instructor resources available.