Entrance strategy of SANO Ltd. in the Finaland's energy consumer market.

Bakalaura darba tēma ir SIA “SANO” ieiešanas stratēģija Somijas energoresursu uzskaites tirgū. Bakalaura darba mērķis ir pamatojoties uz Somijas energoresursu tirgu, SIA “SANO” uzņēmuma darbību, kā arī dažādu uzņēmumu pieredzi un ekspertu viedokļiem par Somijas tirgu analīzi noteikt piemērotāku ieiešanas stratēģiju SIA “SANO” Somijas energoresursu tirgū un izstrādāt priekšlikumus, lai attiecīgā stratēģija tiktu veiksmīgi sasniegta. Pētījuma rezultāti liecina, ka uzņēmumam ir iespējas ieiet Somijas energoresursu uzskaites tirgū, jo ir izpildīti priekšnosacījumi veiksmīgam eksportam: ir pietiekami liels vadības zināšanu līmenis, uzņēmums ir konkurētspējīgs, ir brīva ražošanas jauda, ko nav iespējams realizēt vietējā tirgū, un ir pieprasījums pēc pakalpojuma Somijas tirgū. Bakalaura darba izstrādē ir izmantoti 86 informācijas avoti, tā apjoms ir 77 lappuses. Diplomdarbā ir izmantoti 20 attēli, 9 tabulas un 2 pielikumi. Atslēgvārdi: starptautiskā uzņēmuma attīstība, eksports, tirgū ieiešanas stratēģijas, SIA SANO, Somijas energoresursu uzskates tirgus, viedie skaitītāji, uzņēmuma pārstāvju, eksperta intervijas.Theme of the thesis is SIA “SANO” strategy for entering in Finland energy resource meter market. The aim of the thesis is to determine the best possible market entering strategy of SIA “SANO”, based on Finland energy resource market, SIA “SANO” current experience, the experience of other companies and expert opinions. The aim also includes defining proposals for achieving the strategy. Research results show that SIA “SANO” has possibilities to enter Finland’s energy resource market because all the prerequisites for successful export have been fulfilled – The knowledge level of the current management is high, company can be competitive, Finish market shows demand for this type of product and there is empty production capacity, that can not be fulfilled in local market. The results of the research indicate that the company has the opportunity to enter the Finnish energy resource market, as the preconditions for successful export are met: there is sufficient level of management knowledge, the company is competitive, there is free production capacity that is not realizable in the domestic market and there is demand for the service On the market in Finland. At the international level, not all companies are developing, although any product can be found on an export market or establish a branch abroad. There are several prerequisites for international development, which, according to the author, will not be possible expansion. One of the prerequisites is management knowledge and the decision to further develop the company beyond national boundaries. In the diploma paper are 86 sources of information, and 77 pages. Diploma paper includes 20 pictures, 9 tables and 2 annexes. Keywords: international business development, export, market entry strategies, SIA SANO, Finnish energy resource market, smart meters, business representatives, expert interview

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Multiple-valued logic units design using polarization-encoded optical shadow-casting scheme

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Abstract Number ‐ 13: Endovascular BCI to Restore Motor Control for the Command of Digital Devices in Severe Quadriparesis

Introduction Brain‐computer interfaces (BCIs), functioning as motor neuroprostheses, have the potential to restore the transmission of neural signal from the cerebral cortex to control digital devices and improve functional independence in patients with severe paralysis due to brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve or muscle dysfunction. Methods COMMAND is an FDA‐approved, NIH‐funded single arm, open‐label, prospective early feasibility study designed to enroll 6 patients with severe quadriparesis to receive an endovascular implantable motor neuroprosthesis (Stentrode, Synchron Inc, Brooklyn, NY). The primary outcome measures include treatment related serious adverse events within 12‐month after device implantation. Secondary outcome measures include restoration of neural signal from the cerebral cortex utilized for neuromuscular control of digital devices, resulting in the successful execution of non‐mechanical digital commands, e.g., for the control of personal computers. The study device comprises of three parts: 1) Endovascular electrode array and lead (StentrodeTM), implanted percutaneously via the jugular vein in the superior sagittal sinus adjacent to the motor cortex using endovascular approach; 2) Implantable Receiver Transmitter Unit (IRTU) implanted in the pectoral region; and 3) Controller, including an External Receiver Transmitter Unit (ERTU), Signal Control Unit (SCU) and Software Application. Results A 67 year‐old patient with complete quadriplegia from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) enrolled into the study and completed a screening process, which included CTV and MRV to ascertain normal venous sinus anatomy, with two patent jugular veins and bilateral patent transverse sinuses. Using a right internal jugular vein access, the investigational endovascular Stentrode BCI was implanted in the superior sagittal sinus adjacent to primary motor cortex. Co‐registration to enable accurate anatomical targeting was achieved by fusing structural MRI data with intra‐procedurally acquired 3D‐volume (3D‐DSA). A sub‐clavicular subcutaneous pocket was created to place the IRTU. Then, the lead was tunneled to the pocket and connected to the IRTU. Before closure of the wound, impedance measurement was taken which confirmed functionality of the system. The patient tolerated the procedure very well, was successfully extubated after the procedure and remained neurologically at his baseline. The patient was started on dual antiplatelet therapy 2 weeks prior to the surgery and will be continued on this regimen for 3 months.The participant will undergo machine‐learning‐assisted training to use wirelessly transmitted electrocorticography signals associated with attempted movements to control multiple mouse‐click actions, including zoom and left‐click. Used in combination with an eye‐tracker for cursor navigation, the patient will practice controlling a computer to conduct instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) tasks. Conclusions We describe the first US in‐human experience of a minimally invasive, fully implanted, wireless motor neuroprosthesis using an endovascular stent‐electrode array to transmit electrocorticography signals from the motor cortex for multiple command control of digital devices