In contrast, systems that simply combine structural elements with power and energy devices, such that each set of materials are acting independently, provide no advantages in system efficiency.

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The sensor also compresses the images it captures in contrast to current compression systems, which only squash images after they are taken.

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By contrast, micro-CHP systems are typically sized to produce heat and power for a modestly sized home.

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