●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Friday, January 19, 2024 ●● ● Jan 19 [00:03] *jacobk (~quassel@6wygwq2t5e2hw.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 19 [01:01] DaemonFC schestowitz: I told Mandy to cover the days with the lowest hours with some of his PPTO. [01:02] DaemonFC That way if the company doesn't approve FMLA, he won't get enough points to be close to termination and then the points will clear in June. [01:02] DaemonFC But they cut hours based on how many points people have. [01:02] DaemonFC The ones with more points get the most hours cut. [01:03] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [01:56] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) ● Jan 19 [02:01] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@dc77dxzcmjmaq.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 19 [03:24] *jacobk (~quassel@32hz32it3ih2k.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 19 [04:42] *zeta has quit (Quit: Connection error?!) [04:42] *zeta has quit (Quit: Connection error?!) [04:51] *synapse (~synapse@freenode-2ue.6ih.pu7h8v.IP) has joined #techbytes [04:51] *synapse (~synapse@freenode-2ue.6ih.pu7h8v.IP) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 19 [05:09] *rianne has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [05:09] *asusbox has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [05:13] *rianne (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes [05:13] *asusbox (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 19 [07:02] schestowitz I think gnulinuxuser is the Lobsta. [07:02] schestowitz Doesn't respond to time or version. [07:02] schestowitz it is [07:02] schestowitz and the channels are not secret anyway [07:02] schestowitz hence, nothing accomplished [07:19] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [07:51] schestowitz
  • Firefly CT36L Hey Hi (AI) Smart Camera Features Rockchip RV1106G2 with 0.5 TOPS NPU, 100Mbps Ethernet with PoE support
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    Firefly CT36L Hey Hi (AI) Smart Camera (PoE) features a Rockchip RV1106G2 CPU with 0.5 TOPS NPU, a 5-megapixel ISP, and a 3-megapixel HD lens. It supports 100Mbps Ethernet with PoE and includes advanced image enhancements like HDR, WDR, and noise reduction, all while maintaining low power consumption and high image integration.

    • [07:51] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.cnx-software.com | Firefly CT36L AI Smart Camera Features Rockchip RV1106G2 with 0.5 TOPS NPU, 100Mbps Ethernet with PoE support - CNX Software ● Jan 19 [08:20] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [08:25] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@dc77dxzcmjmaq.irc) has joined #techbytes [08:28] *asusbox has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [08:28] *asusbox (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 19 [11:56] *asusbox has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [11:56] *rianne has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Jan 19 [12:03] *psydroid2 (~psydroid@u8ftxtfux23wk.irc) has joined #techbytes [12:09] schestowitz + [12:09] schestowitz "Dear Mr Hagel,

    Why should it be difficult for the EPO to maintain a patent monopoly revoked by the UPC?

    This can only happen if the same prior art and the same interpretation of the prior art is to be found in the respective decisions. With a different prior art it is clear that we can arrive at different decisions. This will also be the case with the same prior art but with a different assessment of it. In both [12:09] schestowitz of those situations we can well arrive at contradictory decisions.

    Conversely, it might well be that a patent monopoly is considered valid and infringed at the UPC will be revoked or maintained in a more limited form after concurrent opposition at the EPO. The amended form could possibly allow escaping infringement. Here again, we will end up with contradictory decisions.

    All supporters of the EPC, e.g. Sir Robin [12:09] schestowitz Jacob at a recent panel discussion at UCL, wish that the latter will assert its primacy in the European patent monopoly arena in matters of validity. Nothing is more certain as a patent monopoly with or without unitary effect will be prosecuted under the case law of the EBA and of the BA. That different courts might have different views is nothing new under the sun.

    The potential of contradictory decisions has been largely u [12:09] schestowitz nderestimated when the UPC was set up. The aim of the UPC is, at least in first instance, to come with quick decisions, whereas for good reasons it takes more time at the EPO. The potential of contradictory decisions is thus built in the UPC system.

    Amongst a host of other unresolved issues, it's the original sin of the UPC" [12:10] schestowitz http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/upc-munich-local-division-takes-novel.html?showComment=1705598212047#c5421162879049009853+ [12:10] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-ipkitten.blogspot.com | UPC Munich Local Division takes a novel approach to claim interpretation (SES vs Hanshow, UPC-CFI-292/2023) - The IPKat [12:10] schestowitz "Dear Santa,

    When complaining about the stance adopted by the EPO and the BA/EBA in matters of added matter, it is often forgotten, that novelty and added matter are the two faces of the same coin. The case law of the EBA has the merit to be coherent and understandable.

    What is gained on the one side is lost on the other. When in the prior art a lot of selections, without any pointer, are needed to come to the sub [12:10] schestowitz ject-matter of a claim, the subject-matter of it is novel. In the absence of a pointer it might most probably be inventive as there is no reason to end up with the claimed selection of features. In this respect it was good that the criteria of purposive selection when selecting a small range among a larger one, has been removed from the novelty criterion.

    Why should added matter no longer needs to be assessed with t [12:10] schestowitz he same strictness as the EPO? Added matter is by no means a mere 'formal' issue, rather than a substantive issue. If there is a substantive issue next to novelty and inventive step, it is certainly added matter.

    Why should third parties hampered by a proprietor trying to bring in the claims, something he had not thought of it originally? That it might be obvious for a person skilled in the art to combine distinct embodi [12:10] schestowitz ments might be true, but why should it be accepted after filing or grant?

    It remains to be seen whether the UPC will adopt the EPO's tests for added matter. That we will end up with contradictory decisions between UPC and EPO in this matter is to be expected, as we have experienced it with the German Federal Court (BGH). For first instance divisions and the BA, the case law which matters is that of the EBA and not that of th [12:10] schestowitz e UPC.

    A patent monopoly opposed might be revoked by the EPO whilst the UPC consider it valid. Contrary decisions between the UPC and the EPO on this topic are more than probable. As the reach of the EPC is much wider that that of the UPC, case law of the EPO in matters of validity should have pre-eminence." ● Jan 19 [13:31] *rianne (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes [13:31] *rianne_ has quit (connection closed) [13:31] *asusbox (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes [13:31] *rianne has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [13:31] *rianne has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [13:31] *rianne_ (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes [13:31] *rianne_ (~rianne@freenode-54p.goo.k31cok.IP) has joined #techbytes [13:31] *rianne_ (~rianne@freenode-54p.goo.k31cok.IP) has joined #techbytes [13:43] *rianne has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [13:43] *asusbox has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Jan 19 [14:16] *asusbox (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes [14:16] *rianne (~rianne@24axkg87jqny6.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 19 [18:13] schestowitz > Hi, please deleted the NVIDIA driver post I published an hour ago as I [18:13] schestowitz > removed the article from my website because NVIDIA once again [18:13] schestowitz > copy-pasted the changelog from the previous release. If they had a [18:13] schestowitz > timeline with all previous releases, or at least the last 5 or 10, this [18:13] schestowitz > wouldnt have happened. [18:13] schestowitz > [18:13] schestowitz > Thanks! I will post again if anything changes and the correct release [18:13] schestowitz > notes are published by NVIDIA. [18:13] schestowitz Sorry, i checked my email too late. [18:13] schestowitz Liam Dawe repeated the same mistake, then added "Update:" [18:21] schestowitz "I welcome your feedback on the following draft blog post. [18:21] schestowitz [[!meta title="sexual violence"]] [18:21] schestowitz Once again (or still?) the Free Software Movement is under attack. [18:21] schestowitz Its founder and lead champion, who also stands for clarity in [18:21] schestowitz discourse, avoidance of manipulative language, and progressive agency [18:21] schestowitz for teenagers towards adulthood, and who perceives sex as a mutually [18:21] schestowitz pleasant activity between consenting parties, is falsely accused of [18:21] schestowitz defending sexual offenders because he dares denounce manipulative [18:21] schestowitz language that purport to make the offense seem even worse than it is. [18:21] schestowitz The contender, quite adept at verbal manipulation, invents a narrative [18:21] schestowitz by threading select quotes that denounce such manipulative language [18:21] schestowitz and presenting them as if they likened his adversary to the offenders. [18:21] schestowitz The narrative comes across to me as if the person was only able to [18:21] schestowitz perceive sex as giving pleasure to exploiters, which is very sad. [18:21] schestowitz One who denies teenagers any agency whatsoever, even as to the healthy [18:21] schestowitz development of their sexual life, is not protecting them from harm, [18:21] schestowitz but rather inflicting them harm. Damaging someone's life through [18:21] schestowitz sexual abuse is very bad, but so is damaging someone's life by [18:21] schestowitz arresting development, by denying autonomy, and even by censorship and [18:21] schestowitz ostracism attained through word twisting and false narratives. All of [18:21] schestowitz these are reproachable forms of violence, and they make a lot more [18:21] schestowitz victims than ever could any imaginary sexual misconduct falsely [18:21] schestowitz attributed to someone. The chilling effect of interdicting academic [18:21] schestowitz and political debate, e.g. on teenage agency and on sexuality, by [18:21] schestowitz means of e.g. twisting, misrepresenting, selectively quoting and [18:21] schestowitz suppressing opinions, and of threats of censorship and of ostracism, [18:21] schestowitz amounts to violence not only on potential debaters, but on everyone [18:21] schestowitz with an interest in the topics. [18:21] schestowitz ---- [18:21] schestowitz The contender ends the latest attack by claiming the lead champion [18:21] schestowitz does not understand power dynamics. Ironically, power dynamics is the [18:21] schestowitz very core driver for the Free Software Movement the lead champion [18:21] schestowitz founded and leads: users have autonomy and freedom only as long as [18:21] schestowitz they are in control of their computing, i.e., as long as they don't [18:21] schestowitz give others power to control them through their computing. [18:21] schestowitz Showing any understanding of this fundamental power dynamics is [18:21] schestowitz conspicuously absent from the website, endorsed (maintained?) by the [18:21] schestowitz contender, that misrepresents the Free Software Movement as meant for [18:21] schestowitz "building the world's best software" rather than resisting and [18:21] schestowitz eliminating the injustice of user subjugation through software. [18:21] schestowitz Programs that serve users, rather than control them, are best indeed, [18:21] schestowitz for this very reason, but the website wording is misleading for people [18:21] schestowitz who don't grasp that concept yet, and who have been misled into [18:21] schestowitz accepting user-subjugating software and into valuing more immediate [18:21] schestowitz and superficial features than freedom, autonomy, and sovereignty. [18:21] schestowitz Understanding this power dynamics should be essential to play a [18:21] schestowitz relevant role in the Free Software Movement, and it comes across to me [18:21] schestowitz as quite suspicious when someone who does not seem to care for it [18:21] schestowitz attempts to overthrow the person who first did it, and does it best. [18:21] schestowitz Resorting to making up false narratives that twist stances against [18:21] schestowitz manipulation and for agency and freedom into the monstering of a kind, [18:21] schestowitz caring, and respectful person makes it even worse. What a shame! [18:21] schestowitz If you hear or read from such skillful manipulators, be mindful of the [18:21] schestowitz famous quote attributed to Cardinal Richelieu (and to Voltaire): "Give [18:21] schestowitz me six lines written by the hand of the most honest man, I will find [18:21] schestowitz something in them which will hang him", and do wonder why (as in, cui [18:21] schestowitz bono?) someone would set out to so persistently demand you to hang the [18:21] schestowitz most honest man. Disinformation flourishes because many people care [18:21] schestowitz deeply about injustice, but very few check the facts. Don't mistake a [18:21] schestowitz web search that hits the same false accusations, repeated over a [18:21] schestowitz thousand times, for checking the facts. Realize that, if you allow [18:21] schestowitz yourself to be manipulated into hanging the most honest man, you [18:21] schestowitz become an accessory to the very injustice you wished to fight against. [18:21] schestowitz ---- [18:21] schestowitz Remember the lead champion was first canceled for objecting solely to [18:21] schestowitz the manipulative inflation of the accusation against a late MIT [18:21] schestowitz professor. The professor was presumed to have had sex with a [18:21] schestowitz too-young sex slave that, at a sex trafficker's orders, offered [18:21] schestowitz herself to the professor. It turned out that caution was more than [18:21] schestowitz called for, because the accusation was false: the professor declined [18:21] schestowitz the offer. Even the allegation that she was below age of consent [18:21] schestowitz (presented as justifying the inflated term) was false, in that [18:21] schestowitz jurisdiction, at the time of the events. Of course, age of consent is [18:21] schestowitz hardly relevant when she was a slave, but the accusation was still [18:21] schestowitz false, and instead of admitting so, manipulators will double down on [18:21] schestowitz it and even misrepresent her age to further reinforce their [18:21] schestowitz manipulative narrative. They wish you to respond emotionally with [18:21] schestowitz condemnation, and for their manipulative language to go unchallenged, [18:21] schestowitz rather than for you to seek, find and think through the facts. They [18:21] schestowitz seemingly wish to infantilize teenagers and even adults, by [18:21] schestowitz interdicting the academic and political debate of such important and [18:21] schestowitz diverse social norms as on age of consent, adulthood, and autonomy, [18:21] schestowitz with regards to sexual and also to digital lives. For the sake of [18:21] schestowitz justice, civilization, and kindness, we ought to strive to resist that [18:21] schestowitz pressure, and to listen to the various sides before judging, to avoid [18:21] schestowitz committing irreparable harm and such tragic endings as that of the [18:21] schestowitz worldwide-celebrated masterpiece (spoiler alert) "Romeo and Juliet."" 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