June 2002 Discussions

Assistance request

Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: June 01, 2002

Returning to Teledahn late last week revealed a number of minor cleanup details that should be addressed before the next review. I could use some help from the ResEng’s in this effort. Would Josh, Doug and Bill be available for the next few days?

Michael

Interage KI Transmission

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: June 07, 2002

Test A

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: June 07, 2002

Success!

C-Class KI are now able to transmit approved data types between ages. All DRC Members, Restoration Engineers, and Explorers should upgrade to a C-Class KI if they haven’t already.

The D’ni inter-age technology baffles me, but I just piggyback the translation hack and voilá. Also, version 0.89 of the software has fixed most of the graphic anomalies.

V

(I’m sending this from Teledahn)

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: July 22, 2002

C-Class KI Update
(Just so you know what I’ve been up to.)

* Switched display modes (C-class KIs have 15 display modes.) Slightly more viewing area, cleaner interface.
* Translation hack improved.
* D’ni/Roman alpha font display revision – all characters more legible.
* D’ni/Arabic-decimal numeric font conversion and display revision – digits 0 through 5 only.
* Message/Journal/Image filing system on D’ni Ki host initiated.
* Information list mode being implemented.
* Larger image display.

Also spent some time on the high-band “D’ni to surface” connection for Mysterium. Seemed to work well. Some sound issues reported.

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: August 27, 2002

All DRC Members, Restoration Engineers, and Explorers who have not upgraded to a C-Class KI should do so ASAP. The following updates will be applied to the KI Host sometime in the next few weeks.

C-Class KI Updates

* Settled on display Mode 9 (minimum) and 11 (maximum).
* Currently converting to GMT, with optional offset for individual zone preferences. When lake lighting is functional this may need to be reverted to 30 hour D’ni time to avoid confusion. Discuss.
* D’ni/Arabic-Roman – characters and digits now complete.
* Message/Journal/Image filing system on D’ni KI host functional.
* Information list and filing mode now functional.
* Frequent “messagee” list and filing mode now functional.
* Preset groups for other KI wearers in current age or subset of current age available.
* Instant communication within Maintainer defined age zones (Mode 9.) Delayed communications elsewhere (Mode 11.)
* Sound capture tests scheduled.
* Age location not functional. Signal and calibration required.

KI Notes: Brilliant display technology – small hand-worn device projects full-field display when held toward eyes. Most of the processing and control takes place on the KI host, allowing small size and flexibility. Maintainers made regular use of the KI technology, but it was evidently on the verge of being available to the D’ni elite.

Surface Trip Planning

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: June 26, 2002

It’s time for another large supply run to the surface. I’ve made plans to go the end of next week, and I could use an extra hand or two. It will probably mean being gone for several days.
Does anyone else have time to come with me?

Dr. Watson

Posted By: Michael Engberg
On: June 27, 2002

Since no one has replied yet, I can help you, Dr. W. I’ll need to juggle a few things in my schedule around, but it shouldn’t be a problem.

Posted By: Marie Sutherland
On: June 27, 2002

I’d be happy to help too, Dr. Watson.

:D

Marie

Posted By: Victor Laxman
On: July 01, 2002

If you aren’t too full, I’ll join the group. I can always make a bit of time to surface.

When are we leaving?

V

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: July 01, 2002

Thanks, Vic. The more the merrier. :D

We’ll be leaving around noon on Wednesday.

How about you, Kodama? You stayed behind during our last surface trip. Can you make it this time?

Dr. Watson

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: July 01, 2002

I’m sorry fellow DRC members, I actually have work to do. Last time I looked, D’ni was not quite fully restored.

Of course, a surface trip might be more useful than the recent weeks of fidgeting that have gone on in Teledahn and with the KI, so enjoy yourselves.

In the meantime, I’ll continue to add to the ever-growing stack of Ages and locations that await our approval.

Dr. K.

PS. I would schedule a P2 for Rebek this week but apparently you’ll all be gone.

Posted By: Dr. Watson
On: July 03, 2002

Kodama,

I’m sorry to see that you will not be joining us. You really need a break, my friend. The restoration will take many years, a short break will not be a set back in the long run. The same can not be said if you let yourself get burned out.

Dr. Watson

Posted By: Dr. Kodama
On: July 08, 2002

Hope you all had a wonderful trip.

P2 for Rebek tomorrow. Meet in the Tokotah if you can come.

Dr. K