Browsing by Author "Shah, Leena"

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    Digital Preservation of Art, Architectural and Sculptural Heritage of Malwa (Madhya Pradesh)
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2005-02-02) Kumar, S; Shah, Mukesh Kumar; Shah, Leena
    Digitization is also an outcome of development of technologies. The distinct form of art and culture requires preservation for the study of mankind and its progress. Paper stresses need to capture them in digitized form for future interest of the researchers. It will also give an account of art and architecture and sculpture of Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh (India). It had one of the ancient civilizations in India and World. History of Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh (India) dates to prehistoric period. The archeological excavation and heritage structures of Malwa are of no less importance than any other part of India. Much is being done on digitization of manuscripts but very little is thought of these valuable heritage structures lying unprotected and open. Digitization of cultural heritage will be best preservation for future generations’ .The paper suggest for 3 dimensional picturization of these heritages and preserve in digital form. It also suggests for hardware, software and human ware requirements for such work and gives a plan and provides few beautiful slides. A practical LCD projection of digitized heritage site is also prepared.
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    Digital Preservation of Manuscripts : A Case Study
    (INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Kumar, S; Shah, Leena
    This paper discusses the present situation of manuscripts and preservation steps, which has to be taken; to save the heritage the paper proposes a plan for digitization of these cultural heritages of India. The paper also discusses the history and technique of manuscript in India particularly SORI. Various institutions involved in archiving and preserving manuscript are also highlighted with historical backgrounds. Various efforts taken in preserving manuscript in digital format in India and abroad are also discussed. Maintains SORI as one of the front runner in the preservation process. Details on how manuscripts are digitized are also discussed and concludes with suggestions on various issues of manuscript digitization.
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    Wi-Fi and HOTSPOTS:Emerging WLAN Technology in Indian Context
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Kumar, S; Choudhury, Subhajit; Shah, Leena
    Paper introduces with brief account of advantages of wirefree LAN technology. Discusses technologies of data transmission-infrared and radio waves technologies in WLANs for data transmission. Discusses 802.11a,b and g technologies in brief. It gives an idea of planning with Wi-Fi. Gives an account of common standards of Wi-Fi technology. The cost involvement of Wi-Fi is also given for consideration. The brief discussions on Wi-Fi applications Hot-Spots. Gives Hotspots in India and abroad and its applications in the Library and Information centers. Suggests for easy licensing, fee free and cheaper technology for Library and Information Centres. Includes seven references and six websites.