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AI & Digital Technologies

Specialist Sector

AI & Digital Technologies covers innovations that combine software, data, hardware, and communications to enable intelligent systems and digital transformation.

These inventions range from machine learning algorithms to embedded control systems, requiring expertise across computer science, electronics, and network architectures. We support areas such as:

AI and Machine Learning

Applied AI for perception, decision-making, and automation, including computer vision and deep learning model architectures.

  • Computer vision systems, including image and video processing pipelines and system-level integrations.
  • Applied machine learning and deep learning, including training pipelines, model architectures, and domain-specific ML systems.

Computer-Implemented Inventions

Inventions where novel functionality is implemented in software or firmware together with hardware.

  • Memory circuits, including memory architecture, controller logic, and associated hardware.
  • Printing devices, including print engine control, image processing, and device integration.

Electronics

Component-level and system electronics for computing and control.

  • Memory circuits, including semiconductor memory designs and implementations.
  • Printing devices, including hardware electronics for digital printing systems.
  • Engine control systems, including embedded control hardware and sensor interfaces for vehicles and machinery.

Networks

Architectures and protocols for wired and wireless data communications.

  • Computer networks, including LAN/WAN routing, switching, and protocol designs.
  • Internet networks, including backbone, peering, and service architectures for internet systems.
  • Mobile phone networks over the internet, including mobile data over IP systems and VoIP integrations.

Photonics

Optical and light-based technologies for communications, sensing, and displays.

  • Laser technology, including laser sources, modulation, and application-specific laser systems.
  • Optical fibres, including fibre design, coupling, and signal-transport solutions.
  • Photonic devices, including integrated photonics, modulators, and opto-electronic components.
  • Holographic displays, including holography methods, projection systems, and display architectures.
  • LEDs, including solid-state lighting, driving electronics, and illumination systems.

Software

Application and system software for prediction, control, and user interaction.

  • Predictive text software, including language models and predictive-entry systems.
  • Engine and traction control software, including control logic and safety-layer algorithms for vehicles.
  • Automated pay system, including transaction processing, user interface, and backend reconciliation systems.

Tagging and Identification

Tracking and authentication technologies for supply chain, security, and anti-counterfeiting.

  • RFID devices and scanner systems, including tag designs, reader architectures, and interrogation protocols.
  • Unique fibre pattern scanning systems, including forensic-grade pattern recognition for authentication.

Telecommunications

Mobile and handheld technologies that enable communication and digital transactions.

  • Mobile battery technology, including battery cell and pack design, charge management, and packaging.
  • Mobile phone and PDA data entry systems, including input methods and data-capture interfaces.
  • Mobile phone and PDA hardware, including handset components, housings, and integrated systems.
  • Paperless receipt systems, including secure digital receipt generation and distribution.

Wireless Technologies

Radio and satellite communications enabling terrestrial and space connectivity.

  • G3 mobile phone networks, including 3G-era protocols and network components.
  • Radio transmitters, including RF generation, modulation, and antenna systems.
  • Space communications and antennas, including satellite link design and high-reliability antenna arrays.
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