Case Western Reserve researchers develop 'wireless' activation of brain circuits
Traditionally, stimulating nerves or brain tissue involves cumbersome wiring and a sharp metal electrode. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University is going "wireless." view more (2009-02-24)
Pushing the integration of R&D and standardisation
Milan. ETSI and Eurescom have joined forces to push the integration of collaborative R&D and standardisation. In a jointly organised workshop at the IST 2003 conference in Milan on 4 October, they presented the new business opportunities that will emerge from an integrated approach to collaborative research and standardisation. "This workshop... view more... (2003-10-07)
Using invisibility to increase visibility
Research into the development of invisibility devices has spurred two physicists' thought on the behaviour of light to overcome the seemingly intractable problem of optical singularities which could soon lead to the manufacturing of a perfect cat's eye. view more (2008-12-01)
Location spoofing possible with WiFi devices
In January, Skyhook Wireless Inc. announced that Apple would use Skyhook's WiFi Positioning System (WPS) for its popular Map applications. view more (2008-04-15)
GPS guided tour on a PDA
Miguel Campoy Ederra, telecommunications engineer from Pamplona, has presented his graduate thesis on an application which enables the following of a GPS-technology guided tour on a PDA. That is, thanks to geographical positioning using satellite technology (GPS), this application enables the user to to visit a specific space and, therein,... view more... (2003-11-13)
Talking to smart homes to improve quality of life
Telling your house to turn on the lights or record a TV programme may be the ultimate high-tech luxury, but for elderly and disabled people voice-operated smart homes could dramatically improve quality of life. INSPIRE has successfully tested such a system. view more (2005-01-11)
University of Surrey scientists stop Big Brother listening in to your mobile phone conversation
A team of University of Surrey scientists led by Professor Ahmet Kondoz has developed new technology which will enable companies and organisations to ensure that their GSM mobile phone conversations are totally secure and confidential. Previous attempts to make such conversations totally secure have been successful, but relied on a special GSM... view more... (2004-09-27)
Instrumentel secures further funding for unique locking technology
The company behind the revolutionary wireless telemetry system being developed for use in Formula 1 racing has secured further funding from investors to bring a ground breaking new security product to market. view more (2004-11-23)
"Springer" - A Solution To Water Pollution?
A faster, more efficient way of tracking water pollution and carrying out environmental surveys is being developed. Work has begun to build "Springer", an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) that will be able to operate in shallow water. Funded primarily by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), this... view more... (2004-04-05)
Quick and easy access to services through physical browsing
Physical browsing is a new method for providing direct access to services without the use of complicated menus or inputting long addresses; all the user needs to do is touch an object with a mobile terminal (such as a mobile phone) or point the terminal at the object. A child can call 'Granny' by pointing a mobile phone at the grandmother's photo;... view more... (2004-10-21)
Electronic cornucopia
If only electronic shopping for our everyday needs was easier in practice - at the touch of a button, using a device that is simple to operate and as familiar as a pocket calculator. Of course, if the entire technology is to be accepted, customer satisfaction must be guaranteed, and that means quick and reliable delivery. Flawless operation along... view more... (2001-07-30)
Modern-day nomad navigation systems
Trade show visitors know the feeling of panic, despite all preparations. Hurrying through the maze of halls and aisles before closing, they waste time looking for the last specific exhibits. The more reasonable way: Nomadic information systems (not the stars) permanently guide visitors in the right direction while supplying supplemental... view more... (2003-03-10)
Philips and DIMES found the Philips Associated Centre (PACD) at DIMES
Philips and DIMES found the Philips Associated Centre (PACD) at DIMES Towards highly integrated telecommunication function Philips has chosen TU Delft`s Institute for Micro-electronics en Submicron-technology (DIMES) to host a large research programme. The goal of this Philips Associated Centre at Dimes (PACD) is research on the integration of... view more... (2002-01-07)
Drivers on cell phones clog traffic
Motorists who talk on cell phones drive slower on the freeway, pass sluggish vehicles less often and take longer to complete their trips, according to a University of Utah study that suggests drivers on cell phones congest traffic. view more (2008-01-02)
Sketching in cyberspace
Modern product development is increasingly taking place within virtual environments. The keywords are rapid prototyping, rapid tooling and rapid manufacturing. Behind them lie various technologies that speed up the manufacture of prototypes and functional parts, particularly in low-volume batches. Rapid prototyping can be employed in very early... view more... (2003-11-28)
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