Kelly Antoine

The growth of the World Wide Web substantially affected the amount of and availability of information. It opened up cultural barriers and increased awareness politically, socially and economically. The playing fields have flattened and we as a people are no longer disadvantaged by the inability to compete. Human capita has grown substantially because of this accessibility to information and the ease of communication. The Information Renaissance has impacted the lives of not only my generation but also the one that follows, much like the European Renaissance helped defined the society of the 15th century and beyond. Social norms are changing rapidly as emerging technologies and innovation begin to dominate our daily lives. We as a society has willingly accepted our roles in this transition and as such life as we know it would never be the same.

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Television
By the time Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena was 17, he built his first monochromatic television. According to an article from the International Electro technical Commission website, he built this camera “from scrap materials he got from flea markets” (IEC History). Guillermo worked tirelessly to improve his television equipment and always had the notion of incorporating color. By 1939, he had developed a Trichromatic system to be used in the transmissions of color televisions. The following year, at the age of 22 Guillermo was able to obtain a US patent for his invention. He later registered his invention with the Mexican Office of Patents and Trademarks in an attempt to restrict unauthorized use of his invention in Mexico. As indicated by sources, “Camerena began experimenting with television transmissions […] and in 1946 he founded XE1GGC- Channel 5, the first experimental television station in Mexico” (IEC History). On August 31, 1946 he successfully sent his first color transmission.
Inventions
Great strides were being made in the field of broadcasting as a result of Guillermo’s invention of the Trichromatic system in 1940. By 1942 he was able to procure another U.S. Patent for a mechanically scanned color filter adaptor which was used for an existing monochrome electronic transmission system. It was noted in an article entitled “Can the inventor of the first color television be Latin American?” that in 1948 he invented the first remote control in Mexico, which was showcased at the presidential Objective Exposition in Mexico City.
Around the year 1950, the great work that was being done in Mexico to enhance the television industry piqued the interest of not only excited consumers from within and around Mexico, but also The Columbia College of Chicago. They requested the manufacture of a television system, this proved to be very important because at the time RCA was also developing color television systems. By the mid 1950s television sales soared which allowed Camarena to merge with Channel 2. He was later named technical advisor of Mexican Telesistema. (Wikipedia)
The system of color transmission received rave reviews in 1960 when it was first tested in Guadalajara. Guillermo during this period continued to improve on and invent new technologies for the enhancement of television. In 1962 he was able to procure another patent for his “kaleidoscope” which was an innovative system that was later known as the “simplified bi-color” (IEC History). By 1963 in Mexico color transmissions were being broadcasted to televisions in shopping centers to be enjoyed by all. In May 1963 presented his System Simplified Two- color pencil, this system significantly reduced the cost of manufacturing a color television system which satisfied Camerena’s aim which was to provide technology for all regardless of economic strata.

http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/M/htmlM/mexico/mexico.htm

Accomplishments
Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena was very successful, and as such some of his other accomplishments should be mention. In 1941 at the tender age of 24 he became the head of operations for radio broadcasters for XEQ-AM and XEW-AM, two Mexican stations. By 1948 he founded the Gon- Cam Laboratories which was rated as the best television system in the world by Columbia College of Chicago. (The museum of broadcast communications)

Contributions made to broadcasting
In 1945 The Secretary of Communications and Public Works for Mexico commissioned Camrena to study volume, noise and the attenuation of the systems of electrical communications, with the purpose of establishing the legal units of reference in the quadrant of the radius. In 1946 was granted authorization to operate “weather balloons” in the city of Mexico with which he raised his radio equipment, this allowed him to study the transmission of images, there modulated frequencies both short and long wave as well as radio facsimile. (Wikipedia)

Other Interest
Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena was not only interested in television and radio, he was very curious about astronomy and archeology. This prompted him to make his own telescope which allowed him to be accepted to the Astronomical association of Mexico. (Wikipedia)

Personal
There are few details about the personal life of Guillermo Camarena. However, by 1951 Guillermo Camarena Guillermo married Maria Antoinette Acosts Yearling, whom he met while at the radio station XEW-AM, they eventually had two kids Guillermo and Jose Arturo. It has been noted however, that Camarena displayed a keen interest in his lives of his kids, it was said that he dedicated his weekends for the sole purpose of spending time with his kids (Wikipedia)

Death
On April 18, 1965 while returning from inspecting a transmitter, Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena got into an automobile accident and died. He was 48.

Conclusion
For many individuals growing up in developing countries, Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena was and can still be considered an inspiration. He overcame economic odds while improving and satisfying the needs of, not only Latin American, but the entire international community. His goals and accomplishments would forever be remembered and appreciated.

Work Cited
Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena. (n.d.) Retrieved October 1, 2007, from Wikipedia Web site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillermo

Consumer Electronics Questions and Answers. (2006). Who Invented Color TV? Retrieved October 8, 2007, from http://www.ceqna.com/pdas-handhelds/126-pda.html

Television- History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 8, 2007, from http://www.spiritus-temporis.com/television/history.html

Mexico. (n.d.) The Museum of Broadcast Communications. Retrieved October 1, 2007, from http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/M/htmlM/mexico/mexico.htm

IEC History. (2007). Gonzalez Camarena Guillermo. Retrieved September 7, 2007, from http://www.iec.ch/cgi-bin/tl_to_htm.pl?section=person&item=88

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“My ideal is to build economic receptors so that everyone can have one” (Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena)

In today’s society, every aspect of life is directly affected by some form of broadcasting. The field of broadcasting can be described as “the distribution of audio and video signals which is used to transmit programs to a wider audience”. (Society of Broadcast Engineers). Broadcasting not only affects consumer behaviors, but allows us to interact with each other, as well as keeps us informed about what happens around us and in foreign countries. This paper explores the life of an amazing individual who has improved our quality of life and laid the platform onto which others have built.

Throughout history there has always been controversy about original inventions. The question of who really invented a particular device and the notion that some simply built onto an existing technology and coined it as their own has occurred on numerous occasions. The story of Guillermo Gonzalez Camerena is no different. Many are of the view that he was not the first to invent a color television transmission system, and few people today even know who he was and what his contributions to the television system were. Little is really known about his life but the imprint he has left behind would forever be felt in the fields of television and radio broadcasting, especially in Mexico.
Guillermo Gonzalez Camerena’s life and work proved to be exceptionally important, not only to the people of Mexico but also to all Latin Americans. He represented and exemplified the notion that scientist from developed countries can in fact, excel in a field that was traditionally reserved for scientists from fully industrialized or developed countries. He believed that his inventions would not only entertain and educate but would also help bridge the gap between people who had limited resources and those who could otherwise afford luxuries, which at the time was television.

The Early Years
Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena was born on the February 17, 1917 to Arturo Gonzalez and Sara Camarena in the Guadalajara, the capital city of the Mexican state Jalisco. By the time Guillermo turned two the family moved to Mexico City. As a child Guillermo was fascinated by the electronic toys, and by the age of twelve he had successfully constructed his first fan transmitter. In 1930 Guillermo enrolled in the School of Mechanical Engineers and Electricians, now known as the ESIME of the National Polytechnic Institute. After studying for two years, he left and became a radio operator with the Mexican Department of Public Education (IEC History). After his invention of the Trichromatic system Guillermo began work as a chief operator at the radio stations XEW and XEQ which were located in Mexico City. Guillermo’s experience was not limited to working within the radio industry; he was most famous for his impact on the evolution of television and its implementation within the Mexican society.

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In today’s environment, world events have challenged us to not only be aware, but also to be prepared for the unknown. This is especially true for the business environment, having a basic emergency response plan and implementing disaster management scenarios are no longer appropriate. Organizations are now forced to implement comprehensive processes known collectively as Disaster Recovery. Disaster Recovery is also referred to as Business Continuity. The creation of an on-going, interactive process that ensures the continuation of organizations critical business functions, during and after a major catastrophe is the basis for Disaster Recovery. Disaster Recovery can be defined as ‘the ability to respond to an interruption in services by implementing a disaster recovery plan to restore an organization's critical business functions.’(it.jhu.edu). Business Continuity is a comprehensive managed effort to prioritize key business processes, [that] identifies significant threats to normal operation, and plan mitigation strategies to ensure effective and efficient organizational response to the challenges that surface during and after a crisis. (ASIS GDL, 7)

http://www.cgipa.com/business.htm

Why Should a Disaster Recovery Plan be implemented?

There are many different risks that can negatively impact the normal operations of an organization. A risk assessment should be performed to determine what constitutes a disaster and what a specific company is most susceptible to. These can be external or internal and may include but are not limited to the following:-
• Natural Disasters
• Fire
• Power Failures
• Terrorist Attacks
• Theft
• Computer Viruses
• Human Error
• System and Equipment Failures
Goals of a Disaster Recovery Plan

Disaster Recovery Plans aim to ensure certain conditions are met throughout the organization. These are seldom standardized and as such every organization must ensure that the major risk associated with their particular organizations critical business functions are evaluated and addressed. Some key components include:-
• Minimizing operations interruption
• Limiting the extent of disruption and damage
• Minimizing economic impact
• Establishing alternative means of operation
• Training network managers on emergency procedures
• Provide for smooth and rapid restoration of service

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The Europe Renaissance marked a period in history that marked the drastic change from the middle ages to modern time. It is sometimes referred to a as a cultural rebirth, and affected the world of art in an immeasurable way. The incorporation of perspective allowed for the creation of realism within the realm of artistic expression. The use of light and shadow became critical to many such as Leonardo and Michelangelo. During this period art was seen as being an integral part of emotional expression. Art like many other forms of communication, allows us to fully examine the continuous, unrepeatable and accumulative nature of communication, especially that of an interpersonal nature. It is believed that interpersonal communication is directly linked to the present conditions as well as past situations, and situations experienced by the individuals that were similar in nature. These experiences lay the groundwork for the reactions given to particular situations and as such have the ability to shape the present circumstances. All experiences are products of learned behavior whether it is from socio-economic or political factors and can be expressed through art.

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