Computer-controlled system and method for guided sectioning and extraction of sample material
Computer-controlled system and method for guided sectioning and extraction of sample material The technology comprises a computer-controlled system and algorithms for guided sectioning and optimal extraction of the region of interest from a sample material. Challenge Histology is of central importance for diagnosis and treatment decisions in a variety of diseases. A reliable and precise […]
Multiplexed optical neuromorphic computing
Multiplexed optical neuromorphic computing The innovative system is combining signal processing with an advanced neural network architecture, specifically using electromagnetic radiation for communication between nodes within a multi-layered network. Challenge Synchronization of signals between the emitting and receiving nodes across multiple substrates can be challenging, especially when dealing with high-speed data and large-scale networks. Ensuring […]
Storage of electrical energy in insulation and shielding components
Storage of electrical energy in insulation and shielding components The novel technology provides solutions for storing electrical energy insulation and shielding components in combination with structural and building applications. Challenge Insulation and shielding materials are widely used in the construction industry. Application examples are wall and ceiling panels, floor coverings or perimeter insulation in building […]
Efficient transfer of handwritten annotations from printed paper documents into electronic formats
Efficient transfer of handwritten annotations from printed paper documents into electronic formats The technology comprises methods and software for capture, processing and transfer of various types of handwritten annotations from printed paper documents into electronic document formats, whereby the transferred annotations are editable in the electronic format. Challenge In the modern working environment and in […]
Intelligent heating control system
Absorptive common-mode filter for transmission lines The innovative heating control system allows for a demand-oriented operation and regulation of heaters in individual rooms, while implementing advanced sensing and communication arrays. Challenge Heaters can be controlled via thermostats to set the desired room temperature. With manual thermostats, influencing factors such as day time, heating season, presence […]
Computer-implemented methods for time-domain reflectometry analysis of objects
Computer-implemented methods for time-domain reflectometry analysis of objects The presented simulation-based time-domain reflectometry (TDR) methods enable a significantly more precise, iterative analysis of electrical transmission lines and other conductor-like structures by systematically factoring out multiple reflections and frequency-dependent dispersivity. Challenge Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) is a method for determining and analyzing the propagation lengths and reflection […]
Smart battery management system
Smart battery management system The technology comprises an advanced battery management system (BMS) with tailored hardware-software capabilities for efficient monitoring, security, encryption and predictive maintenance of battery systems. Challenge Sustainable battery systems are gaining increasing attention and importance with the growing electrification in the transportation sector. The battery passport, which provides comprehensive information throughout the […]
Micro-optical chip-to-chip platform
Micro-optical chip-to-chip platform The novel chip-to-chip platform integrates micro structured light emitting diodes and photodiodes into a high-end semiconductor circuit, thus combining electrical and optical signal processing for next-generation artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Challenge Information transmission between two semiconductor chips can be characterized by bottlenecks or constrains, which can occur regarding transmission speed, resulting […]
System for secure delivery and pickup of shipments by drones
System for secure delivery and pickup of shipments by drones The technology enables a secure delivery and pickup of shipments via drones by combining hardware features with software algorithms, in order to provide a site-specific, user-specific, safe, damage-free and user-friendly experience. Challenge Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones are becoming increasingly important in applications such […]