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TRONSHOW2006 Ends on a High Note
From Wed, December 14 to Fri, December 16, 2005, "The 22nd TRON Project Symposium (TRONSHOW2006)" was held at the Exhibition Hall on the second basement floor of the Tokyo International Forum by T-Engine Forum and TRON Association.
In the symposium, various optimum results for creating a ubiquitous computing environment were introduced, and there were many visitors from both home and abroad.
At the Ubiquitous Showcase presented by the organizer, hands-on demonstrations for understanding how systems in various fields are linked across their barriers by utilizing basic ucode technology were held, enabling the visitors to practically experience (recognize)"Ubiquitous Computing is here to Stay", the theme of this symposium.
In addition to the introduction of the latest technology and products related to T-Engine, T-Kernel and Ubiquitous ID Center by domestic and foreign companies and organizations, a pavilion was set up by the government to present exhibitions by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
At the opening session on Wed,14th December, the keynote speech on "Ubiquitous Computing is here to Stay" by Chair Sakamura and the panel discussion by key persons in the government and industry were well received.
[TRONSHOW2006 website]
(http://www.tron.org/show.html)
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T-Engine Forum Exhibited at ET2005
The T-Engine Forum exhibited at the Embedded Technology 2005 (ET2005) that was held at the PACIFICO YOKOHAMA in Kanagawa prefecture from Wednesday, November 16 through Friday, November 18, 2005.
At this exhibition, the Forum put on a static display of T-Engine development boards, demonstrated various types of "T-Appliance" products and displayed panels to introduce feasibility study experiments.
In addition, from 13:00 to 14:00 on Wednesday, November 16, Chair Sakamura gave a special lecture under the theme, "Latest Trends of T-Engine, an Optimized Platform for Embedded System Development" and excited the capacity audience.
[ET2005 website]
(http://www.jasa.or.jp/et/)
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"Tokyo Ubiquitous Plan/Ueno Town Navi Experiments" started
From Thursday, October 13th through Wednesday, November 30th, the "Tokyo Ubiquitous Plan/Ueno Town Navi Experiments", a series of feasibility study experiments of the sightseeing guide by using Ubiquitous ID technology, started in Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo.
In these experiments, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is going to set up the ucode tags and the radio wave markers at major points within the park and the zoo in cooperation with the Free Mobility Assistance Project implemented by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
By using the Ubiquitous Communicators, visitors including foreigners will receive the directions to their destinations, the introductions of model routes, and the information regarding the historical origins of the popular sights and the animals in the zoo, etc.
General public also can participate in these experiments, and those who wish to participate can apply at the official website shown below effective from October 1st. In addition, during this period, "Ubiquitous Technology Exhibition in Akihabara" is held on the second floor of Akihabara Daibiru (Building).
At this exhibition, the present and future aspects of the Ubiquitous technology used in the experiments at Ueno Park are introduced.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government website ("Click Here")
Official website for the Ueno Town Navi Experiments ("Click Here")
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The 10th Challenged Japan Forum 2005 International Symposium Held
From August 18 (Thu.) through August 19 (Fri.), 2005 in the Kobe Fashion Mart, "The 10th Challenged Japan Forum 2005 International Symposium" was held. This international symposium encourages handicapped people to work by using the most advanced ICT, and supports their independence and participation in society. Participants from domestic and overseas governments, municipal governments and welfare groups (such as Mr. Kitagawa, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation and Mr. Otsuji, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.) were present.
Chair Sakamura participated in the "Streaming Universal Wind from Hyogo/Kobe to the World! Free Mobility Project from Kobe" panel discussion, and introduced the Free Mobility Assistance project. We received many favorable comments on the Free Mobility Assistance demonstrations that were conducted in the hall with many people trying the Ubiquitous technology applied "Ubiquitous toilet", etc.
(http://www.prop.or.jp/cjf2005/index.html)
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The Start of Feasibility Study Experiment for the EXPO 2005 Aichi-Ubiquitous Sightseeing Guide in the Nagakute venue, Aichi Expo
On Monday, August 1st, 2005, the feasibility study experiment of "the EXPO 2005 Aichi - Ubiquitous Sightseeing Guide" started in the Nagakute venue, Aichi Expo.
Ucode tags and wireless markers have been installed at various places in the venue. Everyone can obtain information about the venue regarding pavilions, restaurants, and directions to the destination by using a Ubiquitous Communicator (UC). All information is available in six different languages including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, French and Spanish.
During the feasibility study experiment that is until Friday September 9th, a questionnaire survey will be conducted by lending out UCs to those who come to the venue.
(http://expo.jterc.or.jp/index_en.html)
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Participation in Ubiquitous Food Safety and Security Systems - Hokuriku District Seminar
On Friday, July 29th, 2005, T-Engine Forum hold an exhibition at the Ubiquitous Food Safety and Security Systems - Hokuriku District Seminar, which was held in the Kanazawa Kanko Kaikan Hall.
At this event, last year's achievements for the Food Traceability Development and Verification Activities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 2004, namely the results of "Development and Verification for Integrated Food Traceability Systems that utilize Ubiquitous ID Technology", were exhibited and demonstrated to the visitors.
In the seminar hall, Mr. Noboru Koshizuka (Vice President of YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory, Associate Professor of the University of Tokyo) gave the keynote speech under the theme of "Ubiquitous Computing Technology achieving Safety and Security of Food", drawing a great deal of attention from all those who came to the seminar.
(http://www.hokuriku.maff.go.jp/safe/trace/ubq_sem05.html)
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Introduction of the Free Mobility Assistance Project at "The 2nd Ubiquitous Fair 2005" Aomori
"The 2nd Ubiquitous Fair 2005" was held in Aomori City on Monday, June 21st, 2005 through Tuesday, June 22nd, 2005. The Free Mobility Assistance Project was introduced there.
In Aomori Prefecture, the "Yuki-Navi Aomori Project" is being planned as part of the Free Mobility Assistance demonstrations in cold regions for the upcoming winter period of 2005. At the fair, a trial corner was set up so that the citizens could experience the Free Mobility Assistance system prior to the experiment.
During the event, many people including Aomori Prefecture Governor Mimura, Aomori Mayor Sasaki, and people with disabilities visited the exhibition, and showed great interest in "The Future Ubiquitous City, Aomori". A keynote address and a panel discussion led by Chair Sakamura were conducted in the adjacent "PALULU Plaza Aomori". The large audience listened with enthusiasm to the future vision of ubiquitous technology. Many high school and university students visited this event, and the message of the importance of positively participating in society with a vision was delivered to the young people who will bear the burden of society in the future.
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Chair Sakamura received the Prime Minister Award for the Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Contributor Awards
Chair Sakamura's "Study on Ubiquitous Computing Technology" received the Prime Minister Award at the 4th Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Promotion Meetings which was held from Saturday, June 25th through Sunday, June 26th. At the Kyoto International Conference Hall in Kyoto, the"2005 Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Contributor Awards" was held. The award acknowledges Chairman Sakamura's following achievements;
1. The successful results of the fundamental study of computer science at the university, namely "Research of Infrastructure Development for a Ubiquitous Network Society", have spread across the world through the T-Engine Forum.
2. The standard real time OS "T-Kernel", developed as part of the research has been embedded into various commercial products, mainly from the Forum member companies.
3. Completion of many feasibility study experiments using electronic tags and portable devices with the goal of building a Ubiquitous Network society with ubiquitous systems, such as for logistics, inventory management, food traceability, medical drug and prescription management, tour guide, etc..
All these achievements have been made possible by the cooperation and efforts from all T-Engine Forum members. We appreciate your continuous and unwavering support for forum activities.
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Start of Feasibility Study Experiments on the "Free Mobility Assistance
Project" using testers gathered by advertising at Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan
(Seto Area)
Feasibility study experiments using testers gathered by public advertising
started from Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan (Seto Area). In
Seto Area, ucode tags and wireless markers have already been embedded in
more than 1,000 locations, roads and textured paving blocks, etc.. Using
these tags and markers, navigation in the pavilion area, information about
visitor's destination, and information on barrier-free facilities, are
provided by the Ubiquitous Communicator (UC). On Monday June 6, before the
official start of the feasibility study experiment, Prime Minister Junichiro
Koizumi toured the pavilion at the Expo, and Chairman Sakamura explained the
purpose of the experiment and outlined the system.
(http://www.jiritsu-project.jp/)
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The T-Engine Forum Exhibited at the ETC KOREA 2005
The T-Engine Forum had an exhibit at the ETC KOREA 2005 (Embedded Technology
Conference & Exhibition), which was held in Seoul, South Korea from
Wednesday, May 18th through Saturday, May 21st.
At this event, a variety of T-Engine products, middleware, T-Engine
appliances, the Ubiquitous Communicator (UC) and others were exhibited.
Since embedded system-related industries have currently been growing rapidly
in South Korea, a large number of visitors, including VIPs, came to the
Forum's booth. In addition, T-Engine-related seminars were held during the
EXPO and drew audiences that exceeded capacity.
(http://www.embeddedconference.co.kr/)
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Feasibility Study Experiments for the "Free Mobility Assistance Project" Starts at EXPO 2005 Aichi
The first Expo in the 21st century, EXPO 2005 Aichi has been on since March 25th, 2005 under the theme of "Nature's Wisdom". At this Expo, feasibility study experiments have started as part of the "Free Mobility Assistance Project" promoted by the Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport. In the Seto Area, electronic tags have been embedded in approximately 1000 locations to provide information on present locations and barrier-free services, etc. Prior to the start of the experiments, Chair Sakamura explained the purpose and schedules of experiments to many guests in attendance, including Mr. Sato, Vice-Minister for Engineering Affairs of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Mr. Hasegawa, a trustee of the Japan Braille Library and guests from Nagoya International Culture Center for the Blind. In the public experiments conducted following the explanation, Mr. Hasegawa and guests from Nagoya International Culture Center for the Blind checked the speech contents from a point of view of visually impaired people as monitors, and the usability was modified on the spot. We will continuously carry out monitor surveys in order to gain feedback and further refine the system.
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The Start of the "Asakusa Ubiquitous Sightseeing Guide" Feasibility Study Experiments
Feasibility study experiments of the sightseeing guide, "Asakusa Ubiquitous Sightseeing Guide" utilizing Ubiquitous ID Technology, will be conducted from April 18th to the end of May. Prior to the start of these experiments on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, an opening event and public demonstrations were held in the Kinryusan Sensoji Temple and on Nakamise shopping street with Mr. Kitagawa, Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Mr. Hamauzu, Vice-governor of Tokyo and Chairman Sakamura in attendance. In Asakusa, ucode tags and infrared markers have been set up in 80 places now (and more will be set up in the future) and by holding a Ubiquitous Communicator (UC) over the ucode tags and infrared markers, information on facilities, etc. in the form of text, photographs or moving images will become available.
Acquired information can be displayed in English, Chinese and Korean as well as in Japanese. These experiments will be conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Sightseeing Guide System Promotion Committee Asakusa District Chapter, and YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory as major supporters. UCs will be lent to guests from collaborating hotels in the Asakusa district.
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The Start of Feasibility Study Experiments for the "Yuki-Navi Aomori Project-Spring" in Aomori
In anticipation of the "Yuki-Navi Aomori Project", which will be carried out by Aomori Prefecture and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport during the winter of 2005, the "Spring Feasibility Study Experiments for the Yuki-Navi Aomori Project" began in Aomori city on Monday, April 11, 2005. In these feasibility study experiments, tests will be conducted on Mt. Hakkoda in order to verify electronic tag operations in winter environments. A ceremony was held on the same day in order to announce this project to the citizens. In the morning, Chairman Sakamura provided guidance on the verification test site on Mt. Hakkoda and then, a Free Mobility Assistance demonstration utilizing location information systems was held at the Yanagimachi intersection in the city. The demonstrations ended successfully with Mr. Mimura, the governor of Aomori prefecture, participating. The verification tests for the spring feasibility experiments will be conducted until the middle of May, 2005 and the full-scale experiment will start in the autumn of 2005.
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In Sapporo, the "Ubiquitous Computing Symposium in Hokkaido" was held and "Ubiquitous Computing Feasibility Study Experiments at Akarenga" started
On January 25th, 2005, the "Ubiquitous Computing Symposium in Hokkaido" was held in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The keynote speech, given by Chairman Sakamura, was well received by the capacity audience. Ubiquitous Computing Feasibility Study Experiments also started at the "Akarenga ("Red Brick", the former Hokkaido Government Building)", and at the opening ceremony, Chairman Sakamura and some guests cut the ceremonial opening ribbon. The experiments will be conducted until March 11th, jointly by Hokkaido Prefecture Government , the Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation, Sapporo City and the Independent Administrative Institution Civil Engineering Research Institute of Hokkaido. The main purpose is to conduct research on cold resistance of devices in cold, snowy regions. In addition, during this period, Ubiquitous Communicators will be lent to tourists and citizens at the "Akarenga" to enable them to experience a ubiquitous computing society and to ask their opinions on it.
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