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Confirm the accuracy of the following biographical assertion: Shwetak Patel was born on December 9, 1981, in Selma, Alabama.
Answer: True
The provided biographical information confirms that Shwetak Patel was indeed born on December 9, 1981, in Selma, Alabama.
Evaluate the veracity of the claim that Shwetak Patel completed both his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in computer science at Stanford University.
Answer: False
This statement is false. Shwetak Patel earned both his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Verify the accuracy of the statement: Although born in Selma, Alabama, Shwetak Patel spent his formative years growing up in California.
Answer: False
This statement is false. Shwetak Patel spent his formative years growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, not California.
Determine the accuracy of the assertion: Shwetak Patel attended the University High School in Birmingham, Alabama.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel attended Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School in Birmingham, Alabama.
Confirm whether Dr. Gregory Abowd served as Shwetak Patel's doctoral advisor during his Ph.D. studies.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Dr. Gregory Abowd served as Shwetak Patel's doctoral advisor.
Specify the U.S. city of birth for Shwetak Patel.
Answer: Selma, Alabama
Shwetak Patel was born in Selma, Alabama.
Identify the institution where Shwetak Patel completed his doctoral degree in Computer Science.
Answer: Georgia Institute of Technology
Shwetak Patel earned his doctoral degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Specify the location where Shwetak Patel grew up after being born in Selma, Alabama.
Answer: Birmingham, Alabama
After being born in Selma, Alabama, Shwetak Patel grew up in Birmingham, Alabama.
Identify the individual who served as Shwetak Patel's doctoral advisor at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Answer: Dr. Gregory Abowd
Dr. Gregory Abowd served as Shwetak Patel's doctoral advisor during his Ph.D. studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Specify the city where Shwetak Patel was raised.
Answer: Birmingham, Alabama
Shwetak Patel was raised in Birmingham, Alabama.
Identify the name of the high school Shwetak Patel attended.
Answer: Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Shwetak Patel attended Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.
Identify Shwetak Patel's current professorial position at the University of Washington, noting his affiliations with the Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical Engineering departments.
Answer: True
Shwetak Patel currently holds an endowed professorship at the University of Washington, with affiliations in both Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel joined the faculty at the University of Washington in 2008 as an associate professor.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel joined the University of Washington in 2008 as an assistant professor, not an associate professor.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel has collaborated with Google Research but has no formal relationship with Microsoft Research.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel has collaborated extensively with Microsoft Research and holds a visiting researcher position there.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel is married to Julie A. Kientz, who also works at the University of Washington.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Shwetak Patel is married to Julie A. Kientz, who is also a faculty member at the University of Washington.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel currently resides in Tacoma, Washington.
Answer: False
This statement is false. Shwetak Patel currently resides in Seattle, Washington.
Specify Shwetak Patel's current professorial designation at the University of Washington.
Answer: Washington Research Foundation Entrepreneurship Endowed Professor
Shwetak Patel currently holds the Washington Research Foundation Entrepreneurship Endowed Professorship at the University of Washington.
Indicate the year Shwetak Patel joined the faculty at the University of Washington.
Answer: 2008
Shwetak Patel joined the faculty at the University of Washington in 2008.
Identify the technology company with which Shwetak Patel has frequently collaborated and holds a visiting researcher position.
Answer: Microsoft Research
Shwetak Patel has frequently collaborated with Microsoft Research, where he also holds a position as a visiting researcher.
Identify Shwetak Patel's spouse.
Answer: Julie Kientz
Shwetak Patel is married to Julie A. Kientz.
Indicate the major city in Washington state where Shwetak Patel currently resides.
Answer: Seattle
Shwetak Patel currently resides in Seattle, Washington.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel is primarily recognized for his research contributions in artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel's primary research contributions lie in sensing technologies, sustainability, ubiquitous computing, and energy sensing, rather than artificial intelligence or quantum computing.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel's research primarily focuses on theoretical computer science and algorithm design.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel's primary research focus is on sensing technologies, sustainability, ubiquitous computing, and energy sensing.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: The 'Infrastructure Mediated Sensing' approach developed by Patel requires extensive installation of new sensors in homes.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The 'Infrastructure Mediated Sensing' approach leverages existing utility infrastructures, thereby minimizing the need for new sensor installations.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel has developed novel techniques for mobile devices, including interaction techniques and mobile sensing systems.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Shwetak Patel has developed novel techniques for mobile devices, encompassing both interaction techniques and mobile sensing systems.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: The image provided shows Shwetak Patel in the Ubicomp Lab at the University of Washington.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the image depicts Shwetak N. Patel within the Ubicomp Lab at the University of Washington.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: The 'PupilScreen' project, co-authored by Shwetak Patel, aims to use smartphones for assessing traumatic brain injury.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the 'PupilScreen' project aims to utilize smartphones for assessing traumatic brain injury.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: In 2016, Patel's research group developed 'HemaApp' for invasive blood testing.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. In 2016, Patel's research group developed 'HemaApp' for noninvasive blood screening of hemoglobin levels, not invasive blood testing.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: The 'Bilicam' system, featured in a 2014 publication, monitors newborn jaundice using mobile phones.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the 'Bilicam' system monitors newborn jaundice using mobile phones.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: The 'SpiroSmart' system uses a mobile phone's camera to measure lung function.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The 'SpiroSmart' system utilizes a mobile phone's microphone, not its camera, to measure lung function.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: The 'ElectriSense' system detects and classifies electrical events within a home using electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the 'ElectriSense' system detects and classifies electrical events within a home using electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: The SNUPI system leverages wireless communication protocols for its sensing capabilities.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The SNUPI system leverages the existing powerline infrastructure for its sensing capabilities, not wireless communication protocols.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel's research group developed 'SpiroSmart' to monitor newborn jaundice.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The 'Bilicam' system monitors newborn jaundice, while the 'SpiroSmart' system measures lung function.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Ubiquitous computing, in Patel's research context, involves creating standalone, disconnected computing devices.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Ubiquitous computing, in Patel's research context, involves integrating computational capabilities into everyday objects and environments, making technology seamlessly accessible and interconnected.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, relevant to Patel, focuses solely on the hardware design of interfaces.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research focuses on the design of computer technology and the interaction between humans and computers, encompassing both hardware and software aspects.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel's research includes developing systems like 'PupilScreen' for assessing traumatic brain injury.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Shwetak Patel's research includes the development of systems such as 'PupilScreen' for assessing traumatic brain injury.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel has published work related to mobile health applications such as 'HemaApp' and 'Bilicam'.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Shwetak Patel has published work related to mobile health applications, including 'HemaApp' and 'Bilicam'.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel's work on 'SpiroSmart' aimed to measure blood oxygen levels using mobile phones.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel's work on 'SpiroSmart' aimed to measure lung function, not blood oxygen levels, using mobile phones.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: The SNUPI system leverages the existing powerline infrastructure for sensing capabilities.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the SNUPI system leverages the existing powerline infrastructure for its sensing capabilities.
Identify one of the primary fields of research for Shwetak Patel.
Answer: Energy Sensing
Energy sensing is identified as one of the primary fields of research for Shwetak Patel.
Describe what the concept of 'ubiquitous computing' involves, according to Patel's research context.
Answer: Integrating computational capabilities into everyday objects and environments
In Patel's research context, ubiquitous computing involves integrating computational capabilities into everyday objects and environments, making technology seamlessly accessible.
Identify the primary advantage of the 'Infrastructure Mediated Sensing' approach developed by Patel.
Answer: It utilizes existing utility infrastructures, minimizing new sensor installations.
The primary advantage of 'Infrastructure Mediated Sensing' is its utilization of existing utility infrastructures, thereby minimizing the need for extensive new sensor installations.
Describe the purpose of the 'HemaApp' application developed by Patel's research group.
Answer: Noninvasive blood screening of hemoglobin levels
The 'HemaApp' application is designed for noninvasive blood screening of hemoglobin levels using smartphone cameras.
Identify the health condition that the 'Bilicam' system monitors in newborns.
Answer: Jaundice
The 'Bilicam' system monitors newborn jaundice.
Explain how the 'SpiroSmart' system measures lung function.
Answer: Utilizing the mobile phone's microphone
The 'SpiroSmart' system measures lung function by utilizing the mobile phone's microphone.
Identify the technology utilized by the 'ElectriSense' system to detect and classify electrical events in a home.
Answer: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
The 'ElectriSense' system detects and classifies electrical events in a home using Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
Specify the existing infrastructure that the SNUPI system leverages for its sensing capabilities.
Answer: Powerline infrastructure
The SNUPI system leverages the existing powerline infrastructure for its sensing capabilities.
Define the focus of 'Human-Computer Interaction' (HCI) as relevant to Shwetak Patel's research fields.
Answer: The design of computer technology and user interaction
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focuses on the design of computer technology and the interaction between humans and computers.
Identify the primary focus of the Ubicomp Lab depicted in the image.
Answer: Ubiquitous computing and embedded systems
The Ubicomp Lab's primary focus is on ubiquitous computing and embedded systems.
Identify which of the following is NOT a research project mentioned involving Shwetak Patel's group.
Answer: QuantumLeap (Quantum computing)
'QuantumLeap (Quantum computing)' is not mentioned as a research project involving Shwetak Patel's group; the others listed are.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Zensi, Inc., a startup co-founded by Shwetak Patel, was primarily focused on the development of advanced robotics.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Zensi, Inc., co-founded by Shwetak Patel, specialized in developing energy monitoring solutions, not robotics.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: Zensi, Inc. was acquired by Belkin International, Inc. in 2010.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Zensi, Inc. was acquired by Belkin International, Inc. in 2010.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Following Zensi's acquisition, Shwetak Patel was recognized by TechFlash as one of the top 5 startup stories of 2010.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. While Zensi was recognized by TechFlash as one of the top 10 startup stories of 2010, Shwetak Patel himself was recognized by TechFlash as a newsmaker of the year.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: The acquisition of Zensi by Belkin International, Inc. demonstrated the commercial viability of Patel's energy sensing technology.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the acquisition of Zensi by Belkin International, Inc. served as a demonstration of the commercial viability of Patel's energy sensing technology.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel co-founded Zensi, Inc. while he was a faculty member at the University of Washington.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel co-founded Zensi, Inc. while he was a graduate student at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel was featured on the cover of Seattle Business magazine after Zensi's acquisition.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. While Zensi's acquisition led to industry recognition, Shwetak Patel was featured on the cover of Wired Magazine, not Seattle Business magazine.
Identify the name of the startup company co-founded by Shwetak Patel that focused on energy monitoring.
Answer: Zensi, Inc.
The startup company co-founded by Shwetak Patel that focused on energy monitoring was named Zensi, Inc.
Describe the ultimate fate of Zensi, Inc., the startup co-founded by Shwetak Patel.
Answer: It was acquired by Belkin International, Inc.
Zensi, Inc., the startup co-founded by Shwetak Patel, was acquired by Belkin International, Inc.
Describe the significance of the acquisition of Zensi by Belkin International, Inc.
Answer: It marked a significant entrepreneurial success for Patel, validating his technology.
The acquisition of Zensi by Belkin International, Inc. marked a significant entrepreneurial success for Shwetak Patel, validating his energy sensing technology and demonstrating its commercial viability.
Confirm the receipt of the MacArthur Fellowship in 2011 and the ACM Prize in Computing in 2018 by Shwetak Patel.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Shwetak Patel received the MacArthur Fellowship in 2011 and the ACM Prize in Computing in 2018.
Confirm whether Shwetak Patel was awarded the MIT Technology Review TR-35 award in 2009.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Shwetak Patel was awarded the MIT Technology Review TR-35 award in 2009.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel received the Sloan Fellowship in 2011.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel received the Sloan Fellowship in 2012, not 2011.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel's work on camera blocking technology was recognized by The New York Times in 2005.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that The New York Times recognized Shwetak Patel's camera blocking technology as one of the top technologies of the year in 2005.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel was elected as an ACM Fellow in 2016.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel was elected as an ACM Fellow in 2017, not 2016.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: The ACM Prize in Computing awarded to Shwetak Patel in 2018 recognized his work in theoretical cryptography.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The ACM Prize in Computing awarded to Shwetak Patel in 2018 recognized his contributions to creative and practical sensing systems for sustainability and health.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel's election as ACM Fellow recognized his work primarily in software engineering methodologies.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. His ACM Fellow election recognized contributions in areas such as sustainability sensing and low-power wireless sensing, not primarily software engineering methodologies.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel received the India Abroad Face of the Future award in 2011.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Shwetak Patel received the India Abroad Face of the Future award in 2011.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel received the Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship before completing his Ph.D.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel received the Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship in 2011, which was after completing his Ph.D.
Identify the prestigious award, often referred to as a "genius grant", that Shwetak Patel received in 2011.
Answer: MacArthur Fellowship
Shwetak Patel received the MacArthur Fellowship in 2011, an award commonly known as a "genius grant".
Identify the award Shwetak Patel received in 2009 from MIT Technology Review, recognizing innovators under the age of 35.
Answer: MIT Technology Review TR-35 award
In 2009, Shwetak Patel received the MIT Technology Review TR-35 award, which recognizes innovators under the age of 35.
Indicate the year Shwetak Patel was elected as a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Answer: 2017
Shwetak Patel was elected as an ACM Fellow in 2017.
Specify the area for which Shwetak Patel was awarded the ACM Prize in Computing in 2018.
Answer: Creative and practical sensing systems for sustainability and health
Shwetak Patel received the 2018 ACM Prize in Computing for his contributions to creative and practical sensing systems, particularly those focused on sustainability and health.
Specify the area of sensing, related to sustainability, mentioned in connection with Patel's ACM Fellow election.
Answer: Low-power wireless sensing
Low-power wireless sensing is mentioned as an area related to sustainability in connection with Patel's ACM Fellow election.
Identify the prominent technology and culture magazine that featured Shwetak Patel's work in a cover story.
Answer: Wired Magazine
Wired Magazine featured Shwetak Patel's work in a cover story.
Identify the specific technology developed by Shwetak Patel that garnered recognition from The New York Times as a top technology of the year in 2005.
Answer: Camera blocking technology
In 2005, The New York Times recognized Shwetak Patel's camera blocking technology as one of the top technologies of the year.
Specify the year Shwetak Patel received the ACM Prize in Computing.
Answer: 2018
Shwetak Patel received the ACM Prize in Computing in 2018.
Identify which of the following is NOT listed as an award received by Shwetak Patel.
Answer: Nobel Prize in Physics
The Nobel Prize in Physics is not listed among the awards received by Shwetak Patel; the others listed are.
Determine the validity of the claim: Shwetak Patel has published fewer than 20 articles since 2003.
Answer: False
This claim is false. Shwetak Patel has published over 50 articles since 2003, indicating a prolific research output.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: Shwetak Patel's personal website can be accessed at the domain shwetakpatel.com.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Shwetak Patel's personal homepage is accessible via the domain name shwetak.com.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: VIAF and WorldCat are international authority control databases referenced for Shwetak Patel's information.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that VIAF and WorldCat are international authority control databases referenced for Shwetak Patel's biographical and professional information.
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement: The 'Authority control' section links Shwetak Patel to the Mathematics Genealogy Project, ACM profile, and DBLP.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the 'Authority control' section links Shwetak Patel to the Mathematics Genealogy Project, the ACM profile, and DBLP.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: The 'Selected bibliography' section lists key academic publications authored or co-authored by Shwetak Patel.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that the 'Selected bibliography' section lists key academic publications authored or co-authored by Shwetak Patel.
Assess the accuracy of the statement: The 'Unreferenced section' notice suggests that the content within it is fully verified and cited.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. An 'Unreferenced section' notice indicates that the content lacks citations and may be subject to challenge or removal, emphasizing the need for verifiable information.
Confirm the accuracy of the statement: Authority control databases help standardize and organize information about a person to ensure consistency.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that authority control databases serve to standardize and organize information about individuals, thereby ensuring consistency and aiding in identification.
Estimate the number of articles published by Shwetak Patel since 2003, based on the provided data.
Answer: Over 50
According to the source, Shwetak Patel has published over 50 articles since 2003.
Ascertain the domain name associated with Shwetak Patel's personal website.
Answer: shwetak.com
Shwetak Patel's personal homepage is accessible via the domain name shwetak.com.
Identify the international authority control databases mentioned in relation to Shwetak Patel's information.
Answer: VIAF and WorldCat
VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) and WorldCat are the international authority control databases mentioned for Shwetak Patel's information.
Identify which of the following is NOT listed as an academic or professional database linked for Shwetak Patel.
Answer: IEEE Xplore
IEEE Xplore is not listed among the academic or professional databases linked for Shwetak Patel; the listed ones are the Mathematics Genealogy Project, DBLP, and ACM Profile.