Disaster victim identification

NEC develops technology for disaster damage assessment using a Large Language Model (LLM) and image analysis

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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TOKYO, Aug 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has developed a technology for disaster damage assessment using a Large Language Model (LLM) and image analysis.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has developed a technology for disaster damage assessment using a Large Language Model (LLM) and image analysis.
  • This technology enables users to immediately and accurately assess the extent and location of damage from the multitude of images collected when a disaster strikes.
  • When disasters occur, it is vital to quickly and accurately assess the damage to expedite initial response activities such as evacuation guidance and rescue efforts for disaster victims.
  • In addition, NEC remains committed to making society safer, more secure, and more convenient by expanding the use of LLM and image analysis technology to other applications.

Vinyl Institute Announces $460,000 in Awards to Recyclers Through its VIABILITY™ Recycling Grant Program

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, today announced its first round of funding to six organizations totaling more than $460,000 through its VIABILITY™ recycling grant program. Recipients of the first round of VIABILITY grants include Chemical Fabrics and Film Association; Every Shelter; Kelly Green Board, LLC; Norwich Plastics and Rochester Regional Health Systems; Oregon State University; and the Vinyl Siding Institute.

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  • We're growing PVC recycling capability and capacity through the VIABILITY grant program.
  • Grants through VIABILITY for PVC recycling projects support the purchase of equipment, advanced recycling research and development, educational programs, and program management for long-lasting and sustainable recycling of PVC products.
  • The VIABILITY grant program aims to accelerate post-consumer vinyl recycling to 160 million pounds by 2025.
  • Vinyl Siding Institute (Alexandria, VA): The Vinyl Siding Coalition, led by the Vinyl Siding Institute, established a pilot program in Northeast Ohio that has recycled 125,000 pounds of post-consumer residential vinyl siding.

Texas A&M Health Prepares Next Generation of Emergency Medical Responders

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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For 15 years, Texas A&M Health has been at the forefront of this training with its annual Disaster Day simulation.

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  • For 15 years, Texas A&M Health has been at the forefront of this training with its annual Disaster Day simulation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005685/en/
    Texas A&M Health School of Nursing students triage patients during the 15th annual Texas A&M Health Disaster Day emergency response training simulation on March 3.
  • This year, Texas A&M Health collaborated with St. Joseph Health and the United States Military to enhance the simulation.
  • The United States Air Force 59th Air Medical Wing and Texas Air National Guard 136th Airlift Wing provided medical evacuations by airplane, while St. Joseph Health Air Med 12 facilitated airlifts via a helicopter.