Computer lip-reading could improve hearing aids

Lip movement and hand gestures could be combined with sonic information to improve hearing aids, according to a research project led by University of Wolverhampton and Edinburgh Napier University. As well as collecting information from a range of sensors to improve speech intelligibility, sensors embedded within the hearing aid could estimate listening effort, and its impact ...

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Top ten fabless grew 26% last year

The top three fabless  companies (Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Nvidia) all posted YoY increases in their revenues, says TrendForce, with Nvidia registering the most impressive growth, at a staggering 52.2% increase YoY, the highest among the top 10 companies. Qualcomm overtook Broadcom because of the demand surge for network devices and Apple’s decision to once again ...

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Melexis RGB LED driver supports MeLiBu comms IP

Melexis, the Belgian auto fabless specialist, has introduced the MLX81117, its latest multichannel RGB LED driver. This new product supports the MeLiBu high-speed communication licence-free IP which enables intelligent animated automotive lighting concepts. The technology is already being leveraged by leading global car manufacturers to enhance the safety features of their latest models. The MLX81117 ...

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Satellite-based laser altimeters to capture accurate terrain models

A collection of Japanese organisations are to jointly conduct research to enhance the precision of three-dimensional mapping using laser altimeters (LIDAR) mounted on a satellite or other spacecraft. Specifically, those involved will be the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Japanese national aerospace and space agency, and NTT DATA Corporation, an IT services provider. They ...

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Nottingham gets advanced motor research equipment

The UK government has sponsored the University of Nottingham to support the development of advanced electrical machines and drives for transportation and industry. In particular, Nottingham will install coil-winding equipment and instruments to characterise magnetic materials, using a grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) via the ‘Driving the Electric Revolution’ part of the Industrial Strategy ...

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SkyWater to IPO

SkyWater,  the US foundry supported by the Department of Defence, is to IPO. The DOD’s investment in SkyWater was made under the Trusted and Assured Microelectronics (T&AM) program which is developing enhanced sources of microelectronics for the Department’s unique needs. SkyWater’s foundry is an old Cypress fab in Minnesota, The T&AM program seeks to collaborate ...

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ADI develops O-RAN radio unit

ADI has announced an ASIC-based radio platform for O-RAN compliant 5G radio units that is designed to shorten time to market and meet the evolving needs of 5G networks. ADI’s radio platform includes all the core functionality needed in an O-RAN compliant 5G radio unit, including a baseband ASIC, software defined transceivers, signal processing, and ...

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