# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 4, 2012)

* Discussion about Google's OTA (Over-The-Air) system protocols, with kanzure and saurik discussing that some endpoints accept JSON in addition to Protocol Buffers, specifically mentioning the "/checkin" endpoint.

* Brief mention of 3D scanning technology using "2 kinects on a tripod and some secret software" to create 3D models.

* Discussion of radiation hormesis, noting research that showed Japanese atomic bomb survivors exposed to low radiation doses (<40 cGy) had children with 30% fewer molecular mutations and 33% fewer chromosomal aberrations than controls, with additional mention of "increased neurologic acuity" as a potential effect.

* Reference to ORCATECH (Oregon Center for Aging & Technology), which develops technologies for monitoring health and activity patterns of older adults to support independent living.

* Question about JavaScript GenBank parsers for bioinformatics, with suggestions to use emscripten or biopython as alternatives.

* Link shared to a LessWrong article titled "My Algorithm for Beating Procrastination" with a question about its usefulness.