Here's how it works: a user's gear (helmet, shoes and gloves) is outfitted with sets of motion and pressure detecting sensors that track information based on its wearer's motions.

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There are a number of recent publications that provide a solid foundation for detecting the assumptions about cyberspace and information that underly the DOD strategy.

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The brain has a host of complex methods for detecting emotions in other people, and it uses this information to mirror their emotional state.

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This information has been provided by Radarsat, a Canadian satellite capable of detecting detailed water and land features through thick clouds, fog and rain using synthetic-aperture radar equipment.

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When I became a policymaker in 1991, this type of information, especially from the directors of our four offices, was particularly valuable in detecting the credit crunch early.

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He believes that the task of detecting fraud is relatively simple, as red flag indicators of fraud are well-known, and the information required is relatively easy to gather and review.

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