Monthly Archives: February 2015

Several months later, Xerox still not doing NY’s Medicaid

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like the over 1/2 billion contract with managing NY’s Medicaid is stuck in the court system.  Xerox’s competitors have sued over the contract basically stating Xerox’s track record in this industry (which is really bad right now) and that … Continue reading →

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Xerox putting all its ticket data to work

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article how Xerox, which has a whole bunch of data on traffic tickets, parking, etc, is lookign for ways to re-use that data for transport workers.  I wonder what other companies would be interested in this…insurance perhaps. http://www.parking-net.com/parking-news/xerox-parking/data-analytics-platform

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simple low water level…I wonder if I could modify this for a pool

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple design where once the float goes down low enough, it trips a sensor indicating low water level in a coffee machine…I wonder if I could adapt this for a pool… http://www.itcamefromtheworkshop.com/2013/04/low-water-indicator-for-my-rancilio.html

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Door unlock based on calling it

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting project that unlocks the door and plays music based on the phone number that calls it.  I would be a little concerned thought if someone spoofs your number.  I wonder if they could do something else to make it … Continue reading →

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Combining SUMP and an Arduino to make a Logic Analyzer

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up, well short one, on using SUMP, an arduino project, and an arduino to make a simple logic analyzer.  Note, depending on the arduino board, you can only do 2-4 Mhz. http://www.mouser.de/blog/arduino-3-powerful-yet-overlooked-uses

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Interesting project from MIT for an LED garden to learn programming

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

You really need to watch the video to get the gist of the project.  But its interesting project. http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/18/mit-robot-garden/?ncid=rss_truncated

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Xerox promotes healthy living style…in India

Posted on February 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

At first I thought, oh this must be a new job retention thing for Xerox (US).  Then it dawned on me its for India.  Sorry you US employees are still SOL. http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Tech-Companies-Compete-for-a-Healthy-Lifestyle/2015/02/16/article2670593.ece

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Xerox one of the companies in Conn. to help poor with legal aid

Posted on February 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good to see Xerox still giving back to the communities that it is involved in.  No stats on how much was given thought.  Anyways at least some folks that can’t afford a lawyer may get some help. http://www.ctnow.com/business/hc-ap-ct-legal-aid-corporations-0217-20150216,0,2813374.story

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Xerox devices make printing easier

Posted on February 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like Xerox is finally moving into 2010 era with printing to its devices. http://www.castleink.com/category/6864/2.17.15%3A-New-Xerox-Devices-Make-True-Mobile-Printing-Easier.html

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Things getting worse for Xerox in Texas

Posted on February 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

It sounds like Texans are out to gun down Xerox over late bills, overcharging, and poor customer support for the TxTag (EZPass for the rest of us). http://www.kvue.com/story/news/local/2015/02/11/lawmakers-question-txdot-xerox-over-txtag-issues/23237787/ http://www.kltv.com/story/28131655/7-investigates-txtag-issues-could-be-affecting-east-texans  

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