Technology Opportunities from University Technology http://www.university-technology.com/sectors/Communications Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:58:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/high-barrier-polymeric-wafer-level-mems-package-design-with-3d-interconnect-capablility The technology is a a MEMS package design methodology providing a High Barrier layer to vapour (near hermetic) yet uses existing wafer level photolithography & LIGA processes common in MEMS, MOEMS and RF-MEMS design. By using a novel conducting arrangement, 3D interconnects or through-cap connection is possible reducing device footprint. The same low temperature process can also be used to bond dissimilar surfaces such as glass to silicon. University Technology Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:08:40 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/perceptually-optimised-video-compression Perceptually Optimised Video Compression (VClear) is a novel technology designed by The Robert Gordon University to improve the visual quality of video communication systems such as broadcast video, video calling and internet video. University Technology Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:38:58 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/combilex---a-keyword-based-pronunciation-lexicon Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a high-quality keyword-based pronunciation lexicon, which is easily adaptable for use in text-to-speech synthesis (voice-building or run-time synthesis) and in speech recognition systems. University Technology Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:41:17 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/energy-efficient-liquid-crystal-displays Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) dominate the market for flat panel electronic displays due to their size, low-drive voltage and low-power consumption. They have been used in calculators, watches and simple digital displays since the 1970s, but more recently their use has extended to mobile phones, laptop computers, flat panel televisions, smart cards, e-books and electronic signage and shelf labelling. Due to this increase in usage, LCD design increasingly needs to address its carbon footprint. University Technology Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:07:38 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/reconfigurable-instruction-cell-architecture Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a software programmable, reconfigurable core, for integration into custom processing engines capable of converging data, cellular and multimedia processing functionality in a single device for mobile applications. The technology is a new type of Reconfigurable Processor (Reconfigurable Instruction Cell Architecture, or RICA) composed of a number of computer-like instruction cells on a programmable interconnection network. The core RICA architecture provides heterogeneous coarse-grain functional units that match one-to-one with existing assembly language software representation to allow the flexible creation of reconfigurable processing units. University Technology Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:08:02 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/trellis-coded-spatial-modulation-algorithm-for-wireless-mimo-communications Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a low complexity algorithm (Trellis Coded Spatial Modulation) for multiple antenna communications that can reduce power requirements without any bandwidth expansion for small antenna spacing and high channel correlation. University Technology Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:01:52 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/broadband-antenna--filter-technologies-for-rfid,-wireless--mobile-communication-devices Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, Scotland) is developing novel, broadband directional antenna technologies and UWB filters for applications in RFID, Wireless devices, mobile phones and Radar communications. Using existing dielectric materials of different properties, the novel designs can steer the principle beam of radiation in any direction with a very low radiation backlobe. When several are combined it could provide small, mobile, wireless devices with multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communications. A further group is investigating LCP Filtering and has several novel designs available for license in UWB applications. University Technology Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:27:08 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/interactive-language-learning-using-speech-recognition The University of Edinburgh has developed an interactive software learning tool (SPELL) that combines automatic speech recognition, with 3D virtual reality teachers to create an immersive environment for language learning for beginners in French, Italian, Japanese and English for Mandarin speakers. University Technology Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:55:34 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/information-retrieval--computer-use-classification-system Monitoring and analysis of computer content and use has many widespread applications. On-tap, accurate business information on the usage of computer systems is of particular advantage to companies wishing to uphold an acceptable usage policy or indeed who simply wish to monitor the use of systems in general for performance appraisal and analysis. A new development from the University of Strathclyde offers a novel solution to these needs through an innovative content analysis and classification system. University Technology Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:52:09 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/infrastructure-for-application-web-enabling-and-advanced-collaboration-support-(iawacs) Reliable, usable and speedy teleconferencing and sharing of applications and files over landline or wireless networks is a notable business priority in a digitised, connected age. A number of software packages aim to facilitate this, however most are restricted to specific operating systems or devices and have limited functionality. Some existing solutions also require every user to have their own copy of the shared application on their computer. University Technology Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:22:07 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/polymer-technology-for-emerging-high-growth-markets Ultraviolet light has many existing uses and markets currently using a variety of light sources including mercury vapour lamps and lasers. With major recent progress in ultraviolet LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) helping to extend markets, the introduction of this family of polymers is timely. Existing polymer materials do not transmit ultraviolet light below 300nm in wavelength. There are many application and markets to which polymers transmitting light below 300nm will be valuable. University Technology Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:52:14 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/new-terahertz-radiation-source Researchers at the Universities of Aberdeen and Glasgow are developing an inexpensive and powerful THz radiation source. Terahertz or THz technology is a new and exciting frontier in science and engineering with a huge number of potential applications. University Technology Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:32:42 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/vecsel-semiconductor-lasers Compound semiconductors form the basis of modern optoelectronics technology, enabling specialised devices, such as semiconductor lasers, for applications in areas as diverse as optical data storage, telecommunications, and displays. VECSELs, a category of semiconductor laser, are becoming more and more popular because they offer wavelength flexibility from UV to near infra-red and Watt-level output in high-quality beams. However, existing VECSELs are cumbersome, expensive and of limited performance. University Technology Wed, 09 Nov 2005 10:26:31 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/automatic-detection-of-video-and-film-copies-distributed-on-the-internet AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF VIDEO AND FILM COPIES DISTRIBUTED ON THE INTERNET: A novel digital fingerprinting technique which can automatically detect copyright infringing video files on peer-to-peer networks via the Internet and other media. This technique relies only on information already present within the video. The identification of the video is robust and able to withstand common re-encoding techniques. Positive identification of video copies has been made with bit rates as low as 25 kbps. University Technology Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:25:53 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/vectorising-photographic-images Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a novel codec which creates a revolutionary new image format from photographs whilst eliminating the problems of artefacts. A demonstrator has been developed and the technology is available for licence. This technology may be the basis for a video codec to generate an independent video image format - this would require a research phase, the University seeks partners interested in collaborating in such a project. University Technology Fri, 02 Apr 2004 10:43:16 +0100