Because of the current lack of real-time monitoring and controls, system operators often insist that utilities run just 50% of the maximum load through their wires.

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For the first time, a 1 GHz ARM A8 processor controls the path of the coil of the bass loudspeaker in real-time.

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Using advanced Smart Surround and Equalization technology, the Philips Fidelio SoundBar analyzes and dynamically controls the sonic signals in real-time to provide a well-balanced surround experience from all speakers in the system.

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With real time aiming, enhanced optics on the scope and having the controls at your fingertips "This wins against a reg controller, even with and Avenger adapter on it!"

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According to the lawsuit, however, the company's controls were so poor that it couldn't determine its liquidity levels in real time.

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Banks which have invested in real-time risk management for pre-trade risk find that they have islands of sophisticated risk controls but not a good enterprise view.

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This is why most improvements in bizjets during the last 40 years have come from outside the industry--electronic engine controls, global-positioning satellites, moving-map displays, downloadable real-time weather, etc.

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