EXCEL 2021-02

LOWERED COST CAUSES LARGER MARKET SHARE

Zeit ist Geld = Time is Gold

PHILIPPINES: USBONG CONTINUES TO PROVIDE

COMPUTER SERVICE ASSISTANCE

BY SHARING KNOW-HOW ON MAPARAANG PAGBIBILANG

February 2021

To eliminate excess steps and inefficient time usage, Marikina Orthopedic Specialty Clinic (MOSC) requested Usbong's services to automate routine, monotonous tasks and share with unit members know-how on computers.

1) Continued to update Knowledge Management System (KMS)

1.1) continued: to share know-how on computers and Information Technology (IT) tools

--> 1.1.1) shared: with Unit members XAMPP tool to quickly create Computer Web Server

--> Previously, computer services companies executed several steps to accomplish this action.

--> This is in addition to purchasing multiple computers with software licenses, e.g. Microsoft Windows.

--> The XAMPP tool eliminated excess steps, such that installation became faster.

--> We add that with multiple computers, instead of each computer using Microsoft Windows, only one (1) was sufficient.

--> This substantially reduced the cost;

--> At present each Microsoft Windows 10 license (HOME version) costs PHP9,999.

--> Reminder: from history, we learn that cost reduction caused an increase in the number of people who used the product/service; Lowered cost caused larger market share

--> Examples:

--> PlayStation Price History (USD1:PHP54); 1994-12 @PHP21,546, 1997-11 @PHP9,720; > 10Million Console Units sold

--> Prepaid Cellular Telephone Cards, e.g. SMART Network, 2021-02 @PHP100

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B):

--> 1.1.2) shared: with Unit members PhantomJS tool to quickly capture photograph images

--> We tend to use Javascript with computer web development, e.g. to speed-up system by eliminating excess computer database access.

--> Computer databases are usually stored at the Computer Server Back-end, while the web page display is executed at the Computer Client Front-end.

--> Reminder: Errors in Javascript instructions can be difficult to identify.

--> This is due to the computer does not automatically display as output any error message.

--> In fact, the computer immediately executes what it understands.

--> Engineers who write computer instructions as Batch or Bash Shell files at the Server Back-end shall also find that adding Javascript instructions using the PhantomJS tool is quick and can speed-up Report generation.

--> Example: We can automatically capture as a photograph image web pages that are scrollable, instead of saving a screenshot for each portion of the web page as we scroll it.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B):

1.1.3) shared: Byzanz tool to quickly record a continuous sequence of photograph images

Example Command (Terminal Window on LUBUNTU 20.04 (LTS)):

byzanz-record --duration=6 --x=0 --y=0 --width=600 --height=600 outHalimbawa.gif

1.1.3.1) Additional Notes:

--> We set the start x and y-axes positions for the recording window to be at the top-left position of the computer window.

--> We add to the start x and y-axes positions 600pixels to set the width and height of the recording window

--> The output recorded animating file is in ".gif" format.

--> With a recording duration of 6secs, the output file is already at 1.6MB (MegaBytes)

--> where: 1MB = 1000Bytes; 1Byte = 8Bits; 1Bit = 1 set of yes OR no, true OR false, 1 OR 0, on OR off

--> 1Bit is sufficient if there is only 1 variation, e.g. on OR off of an electric light switch

--> The total output combinations of 1Byte is 256, i.e. 2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2 (total: eight (8) 2's)

--> From 1Byte, we can identify a letter of the alphabet, e.g. by setting the capital letter 'A' to be 65.

--> From 1Bit, we can build a system to output among others the following:

--> Physical material action, e.g. emission of light using a Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamp

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B):

--> 1.1.4) shared: with Unit members we increase productivity by using computers and IT tools

--> Example: work valued at 10 units can be multiplied to be 20 units

--> This is while not increasing the number of human persons.

--> Reminder: increase in human persons in the human network causes increase in communication problems

--> This is due to productivity is increased by laborers who are mechanical and devoid of emotions.

--> However, from history, e.g. Industrial Revolution, human persons do not maintain such states longer than machines.

--> Recommendation: Receive assistance from computers/software/machines to execute routine, monotonous tasks.

--> Additional Note: 1) Incorrect input from human Unit member causes incorrect output.

--> KMS provides computation assistance, not human Unit member replacement.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.):

--> continued: to share that the computers and IT tools need not all be the newest and fastest

--> Examples in Actual Use:

--> 1.1.4.1) Hewlett Packard (HP) Printer Ink Cartrdige (704)

--> When printer notes low remaining ink, we verify available colors, e.g. yellow, blue, pink.

--> With this action, we maximize ink cartridge usage.

--> This is due to remaining ink of select colors may not yet be low.

--> At present, each ink cartridge costs PHP475~500.

--> 1.1.4.2) Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet Personal Computer (released: 2011; technology from 10+ years ago)

--> 1.1.4.3) HTC Wildfire Smart Telephone (released: 2010; technology from 10+ years ago)

--> We can still use these due to eliminating excess instructions that cause delays in web page loading and viewing.

--> In addition, we do not use additional tools, e.g. Adobe (formerly, Macromedia) Dreamweaver, to write the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) commands.

--> In their stead, we use Notepad++ and Firefox Browser.

--> These tools can be legitimately downloaded without additional license fees.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.)

--> 1.1.5) shared: with among others Unit members Introduction to Maparaang Pagbibilang Questions

--> added: Coordinate System questions

--> used: keyword "mapa" to signify "Coordinate System"

--> used: keyword "daungan ng barko" to signify "point" to locate

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.)

--> At present, the highest Algebra Skill Level that Unit members has finished is 3.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.)

--> As for Coordinate System Skill Level, it is 1.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.):

--> requested: Unit member at partner Sta. Lucia Health Care Center (SLHCC) Unit to create a web page version of the printed Laboratory Request Form

--> This action is to verify if task can be finished with present skill-level.

--> In addition, this action is to assist us to speed-up system due to we use additional time for re-verification.

--> noted: that with present workload, Unit member shall need 2~3 weeks to finish task.

--> reminder: if Unit member as Chief accepts task to be finished in 3 weeks, but takes 6 weeks, then we expect payment to be only for 3 weeks. Unit of Unit Chief do not receive from client payment for the excess weeks of work.

--> However, if estimated time is excessively long for client, the project task may be given to another development Unit.

--> Therefore, correct time and cost estimates are vital, so that income is higher than expenses.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.):

--> 1.1.6) continued: to share printed Usbong Newsletters to Salespersons, e.g. Newspapers, Computer Shops, Medical Representatives, and partners, e.g. Sta. Lucia Health Care Center (SLHCC), in the following Barangays:

--> Marikina City: Barangays Sto. Niño, Sta. Elena, San Roque, Kalumpang, and Marikina Heights

--> Cainta, Rizal: Barangay San Isidro

--> Reminder: digital version available at www.usbong.ph

--> This is in addition to the Maparaang Pagbibilang Questions.

1.2) reverified: set of instructions for KMS to display correct list of expiring medicine items as output

--> The computer writes in the list the items from the nearest to farthest expiration date using now as the reference date.

--> In the view item page, the computer displays the item with nearest expiration date.

--> However, getting the physical material object with the correct expiration date increases delay due to difficulty in finding the item and reading its expiration date.

--> At present, available space in the item physical storage rooms, which contain both medicine and non-medicine items, have become lower due to increasing items and variations.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.):

1.3) received: Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Form 1900:

--> Application for Authority to Use Computerized Accounting System or Components thereof/Loose-leaf Books of Accounts

--> List of requirements

--> 1.3.1) Command 1: The computer writes as an output .txt file in the JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format each section of the Report, e.g. medicine, non-medicine items.

--> 1.3.2) We use LibreOffice Calc and the workbook with our Macros, i.e. sets of instructions, to auto-import and export files.

--> Command 2: We auto-import the output files and write the values to be similar, if not equal, with those used in the Cash Register Summary Report and the handwritten report executed at the Accounting/Cashier Unit.

--> 1.3.3) Command 3: If there is no more additional editing, we export the Summary Report as .csv file.

--> This .csv file is used as input by another set of instructions to be viewable on a computer web browser.

--> 1.3.4) Command 4: This action empowers us to use the PhantomJS tool to automatically take a photograph of this report.

--> We have eliminated excess steps, such that the Unit member shall only need to use four (4) commands for the computer to auto-execute the actions.

2) Continued with Research & Development (R&D)

--> 2.1) Automotive: Usbong OpenGL (Graphics Library) and Usbong Engine

--> updated: set of instructions for computer to read as input .csv (comma-separated values) files

--> The computer uses this input file to auto-draw the level on the computer monitor.

--> used: C++ Commands, e.g. std::string, to quickly read values classified to be String of characters from the .csv input file.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.):

--> verified: setting horizontal scrolling view from isometric view

--> With correct instructions to auto-draw the 3-Dimensional (3D) objects, we can set another view, without need to make additional changes to the objects' instructions.

--> From history, we learn that in the 90's, sports games, e.g. Electronic Arts (EA)'s National Basketball Association (NBA) Live games series, used 3D objects to increase camera angle views.

--> In addition, developers began using motion capture technology to auto-write instructions for movements whose instructions take longer to write by hand.

--> Example: Namco's Tekken 3 vs Capcom's Street Fighter EX

--> learned: we can reduce the file size of the output Windows executable by reducing usage of glPush and glPop commands

--> The file size is now 1,525KB from 11,556KB (Windows).

--> The file size is now 197KB from 181KB (Linux).

--> updated: Computer Interactive: Lessons-Learned

--> ロックマン（Rockman） X:

--> sigma stage: toro boss battle

--> excess use of rockets, i.e. homing missile, in stage

--> less available rockets during boss battle

--> sigma stage: spider boss battle

--> "no money", but have time

--> make money using time

--> Example: カプセル (capusel, i.e. Capsule) コンピュータ(Computer); CAPCOM

--> 2.2) Energy: Food

--> verified: arrival of insects that eat the leaves of the plants.

--> observed: caterpillar ate kalamansi leaves

--> action: removed caterpillar; solved

--> observed: black ants ate papaya and tomato leaves

--> action: removed ants from leaves; not yet solved

--> action: sprayed with water and vinegar the ants and leaves; not yet solved

--> action: added dry pepper seeds to cause the ants to not come due to smell; not yet solved

--> action: added cinnamon powder to cause the ants to not come due to smell; not yet solved

3) Continued to share Information on Energy and Health

--> verified: vehicle battery, e.g. MOTOLITE

--> https://motolite.com/faq/#battery-faq; last accessed: 20210228

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.):

--> 3.2) observed: increase in mosquitoes inside the clinic

--> Recommended actions:

--> 3.2.1) clean toilet with Zonrox chemical liquid

--> 3.2.2) wipe wet floor using mop

--> 3.2.3) use racket with electricity and light to destroy flying mosquitoes

--> after verification, it is faster to destroy mosquitoes with hands, albeit we'll need to wash hands after the action.

NOTE (from SYSON, MICHAEL B.):

4) Continued to update Training Centre: Security Defense Force

--> 4.1) added: Part 6: Michelangelo Buonarroti's "Giudizio Universale"

--> Recommended Action: verify: http://www.arte.it/opera/giudizio-universale-4709; last accessed: 20210223

--> Additional Note:

--> Matatandaan na sa unang pagdating ni Kristo, nagbigay siya ng mensahe ng pagbabago at pagbabalik kay Bathala. Sa kanyang ikalawang pagbabalik, pupuksain na niya ang mga Teroristang Komunista.

--> 4.2) added: Part 7: 大麻とは・・・

「大麻草（学名：カンナビス・サティバ・エル）とその製品をいいます。大麻に含まれる成分のひとつTHC（テトラヒドロカンナビノール）が主に中枢神経に作用し、興奮、陶酔、幻覚などを引き起こします。使い方には「乾燥大麻を燃やしてけむりを吸う」などがあります。なお、大麻の所持や栽培などは「大麻取締法」で厳しく規制されています。」

--> translated from nihongo to English by SYSON, MICHAEL B.

taima, i.e. "big hemp weed" (studied name: kanabis・satiba・el) as manufactured product. Included in taima is a made part THC (tetrahidro kanabi no-l, i.e. Tetrahydrocannabinol ) mainly made to use with central nerve, i.e. 神経 (God Passage), to cause excitement, dizziness, illusion, etc. Usage: There exist "burn dried taima, breathe smoke", etc. In addition, possession, cultivation, etc of taima are strictly regulated via "Rule on Controlling taima"

--> Additional Notes:

--> 4.2.1) The budol-budol/manloloko/carnapper/cybercriminal/communist terrorist group uses wireless broadcasting technology to cause the effects of taima.

--> 4.2.2) The International Criminal Police Organization International Police (INTERPOL) notes that due to COVID-19, it is expected that there is an increase in criminal activies by budol-budol/manloloko/carnapper/cybercriminal/communist terrorist group to quickly get money.

--> 4.2.3) マリファナ (marijuana) is classified to be with taima

--> identified: Dr. Pedro Syson's younger brother, "tai-ah", i.e. Ramon Syson, to be with this Manloloko group.

--> verified: Ramon uses 福建話 (fujianhua, hokkienoue, liannanoue ("our people's language")) to classify Filipinos as "juana" to signify "inutil"

--> requested: assistance from law enforcement via filing of written reports

--> 4.3) References:

--> 4.3.1) https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/kurashi/drug/drug/taima_interview.html; last accessed: 20210117

--> 4.3.2) https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2021/INTERPOL-report-charts-top-cyberthreats-in-Southeast-Asia; last accessed: 20210228