Digital Media Technology Transfer & Licensing Opportunities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Game Localisation System Software (GLoSS) >>Researchers at the University of Abertay Dundee have designed a localisation management system with computer game developers and publishers in mind that reduces localisation costs and improves turn-around time. The GLoSS solution integrates localisation into existing development processes enabling faster and more efficient localisations and improved management and quality of translations, in turn lightening the localisation load on developers and publishers.
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.
Bipedal Character Animation Engine >>The Bipedal Character Animation Engine, developed by researchers at the University of Abertay Dundee, will support the development of computer games with much more realistic characters and authentic game play. It can take a player-controlled, bipedal creature running across an open landscape realistically reflecting the changing terrain the creature is negotiating.
Interview training software package >>Researchers based in Glasgow Caledonian University have developed an innovative “shell” programme to deliver case study material interactively in question-and-answer format via the Web. The shell has been designed to be a sustainable resource, can be used in any domain area and is particularly suited to the development of interpersonal skills such as conducting interviews. The “shell” can be used in various training scenarios and disciplines such as accountancy or nursing. The system has a user-friendly format and tracks the student’s progress in order to provide feedback on their interview skills.
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.
Clinical Assessment Software Tools for 3D Surface Anatomy Imaging >>The University of Glasgow has developed practical clinical assessment tools that utilise 3D images of the surface anatomy of a patient and which are also compatible with conventional 3D volumetric medical imaging data sources such as CT and MRI. Surface anatomy analysis algorithms, developed as part of an ongoing research programme, have been integrated with advanced statistical algorithms and packaged into a suite of intuitive, easy-to-use software tools that give the clinician significantly enhanced capabilities and can also be used to extend the capability of existing 3D volumetric data analysis techniques. Algorithms have also been devised to support statistical analysis of the true 3D shape of the imaged anatomy based on comparison of reference statistics derived from 3D images of a control group. The University is keen to begin the commercial exploitation of this technology and seeks a suitable commercial partne
