In Sakamura-Koshizuka laboratory, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, the University of Tokyo, we are studying fundamental and application technologies to establish ubiquitous computing environment.

The following is introductions of TRONSHOW 2008 demonstration.

Proximity Detection System for Mobile Objects using active RFID tags

Recently, crash accidents between bicycle and pedestrians are increasing. To reduce such accidents, we are developing a detection system using active RFID tags. The active RFID tags detect other tags and reports the event to users. In exhibition, we will introduce our system and show a demonstration using active RFID tags. These active tags have been developed by YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory.

TRON-SMP Project

TRON-SMP Project is one of the projects by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization). The objective of this project is to develop multi-media application chip including powerful DRM (Digital Rights Managements) and micro payment methodology. The member of this project consists of Sakamura and Koshizuka laboratory, the University of Tokyo, Renesas Technology Corp, and Personal Media Corp. The developed LSI includes a secure engine: eTRON, and multi-media co-processor. Crypto contents data can be decoded by using the LSI. Moreover, flexible micro payment can be executed in the LSI. Electric money is charged to watch contents data. When you watch the contents, the fee is paid automatically. The payment method can be changed variously. For example, you can select period of time, amount of time, the number of watched, and so on. In demonstration, we will show you our mobile terminal that includes micro payment functions.

The introduction of Applied Computer Science Course

Applied Computer Science Course is a new course, established in 2006. Our research interests include computer science, and computer network. Especially, analyzing digital data from many sensors and applying the results to real world are our main mission in this course. We will introduce our course in the exhibition.