The administration's funding authorization expires Sept. 30, and it needs more money to address the booming volume of air traffic, primarily because the air traffic control system needs safety and security upgrades.

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Also on the docket is an eye-controlled set that lets viewers take charge of volume and channels with their peepers and a 3D gesture control system that has a camera built into the set's frame.

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Air traffic was growing, and the air traffic control (ATC) system couldn't handle the swelling volume.

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But the more sophisticated units, which allow you to not only automate your piano and control the volume of it, can also record and play back your own recitals and integrate with your home theatre system.

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