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Purpose -The paper aims to present the prototype of a graphical touch screen of thermal signs for the blind. Design/methodology/approach -The surface of every Peltier pump is a touch point that demands the thermal stabilization. Miniature Peltier modules can work both as heat and cold generators. They are also able to measure the required dot temperature. Graphical screen of thermal signs displays a simple symbol or Brail text. Special computer program was made to control this innovative device. The software enables monitoring the temperature of each Peltier module. Findings -The experiments carried out with blind people show that they are able to recognize hot and cold dots. Infrared photos of the device have been made using the thermographic MK525 camera. Originality/value -The paper illustrates that it is possible to display simple graphics by using Peltier micropumps.

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This paper proposes a new approach to the construction of an autonomous weight sensor for electronic beehive scales, constituting a crucial part in equipment used in the modern beekeeping economy. The main goal of this work is to demonstrate a methodology at the preliminary design stage leading to saving scarce energy resources necessary for the remote operation of a wireless network of beehives. The main findings of the work, achieved results, and identified threats for beekeeping scales operating in the real environment are also shown. The results presented in the article are based on actual data collected and recorded from several dozen beekeeping scales operating in the natural environment over a period of several years.

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Thermal modelling and optimisation of parameter distributed systems is a rather time-consuming process. In this paper the problem of optimisation of temperature fields of VLSI circuits and systems is attacked by a selforganising neural net. The net directly solves the task generated by a heuristic algorithm. No physical model of thermal phenomena is used. The proposed method is simple. Some examples and statistical results are presented. The proposed method is addressed mostly to large, high-speed system designs.