NTT R&D FORUM — Road to IOWN 2021
Exhibits
Six exhibit themes
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Networks
This theme introduces the IOWN optical / wireless network and advanced control and operation technologies that support Smart World to create new value by converging mobile and fixed communications.
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UI/UX Devices
This theme introduces technologies creating value in the form of new experiences maximizing human capabilities through physical, psychological, and social interactions based on seamless connections between the real and cyber worlds.
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Security
This theme introduces new security technologies that take advantage of the unique features of IOWN to realize Smart World and create diverse social value.
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Computing
This theme introduces IOWN computing technologies, digital twin computing creating new value, the latest AI technologies, and initiatives accelerating digital transformation.
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Zero Environmental Impact
"Beyond our planet, Beyond our future." The perspective of space is key to transforming the future of our global environment.
This theme introduces innovative environmental and energy technologies contributing to the regeneration of the global environment for sustainable and inclusive societies of the future. -
Basic Research
This theme outlines the basic research that contributes to the IOWN concept including research and development of innovative information processing technology, advanced device / photonics technology, and biotechnology and medical care.
Networks
This theme introduces the IOWN optical / wireless network and advanced control and operation technologies that support Smart World to create new value by converging mobile and fixed communications.
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N01
Space integrated computing network for a sustainable society
Using IOWN, we can break through the limits in space utilization
N02
Delay-adjustment technology to revolutionize gaming UX
Achieving fairness in Esports tournaments between locations
N03
On-demand photonic connection and ultra-low latency video synthesis for multiple points
Wideband and ultra-low latency IOWN offers high presence communication
N04
All-photonics network transport technology with a variety of optical paths
Create a diverse Customer Experience with Flexible optical paths
N05
Photonics and electronics devices for IOWN APN
Advanced devices for high-speed high-capacity optical path
N06
Optical access network based on concatenated loop topology
Flexibly meets demands with new optical access networks
N07
Low delay remote robot operation by jitter control technology
Realizes Natural Control of The Avatar Robot OriHime-D
N08
Fixed and mobile converged network for end-to-end, straight forwarding services
Simple, flexible, advanced and secure network services from anywhere
N09
Cooperative infrastructure platform for cyber-physical fusion
Safe and precise control of industrial robot vehicles
N10
Vpn gateway node for fixed-mobile convergence
Providing cost effective, low power consumption VPN connectivity
N11
Extreme NaaS for comfortable quality of end-end communication
Network for extreme requirements of applications
N12
Cognitive Foundation for rapid provisioning and operation
Optimal placement and unified operation of ICT resources
N13
[5Ge&6G powered by IOWN] Coverage enhancement technologies
Coverage enhancement technologies - RIS, Pinching antenna etc. -
N14
5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC)
OREC enables diverse companies to deploy flexible network
N15
Optical fiber environmental monitoring
We use environment information from optical fiber network.
N16
Maintenance technology for underground concrete structures
Maintenance costs are reduced by optimizing the inspection cycle
N17
Disaster recovery plan generation technology for network facilities
Automatically formulate facility recovery plans in the event of a disaster
N18
Traffic-monitoring system for 100-Gbps network with HWA
Monitor multiple services on 100-Gbps network with one unit
N19
Low-latency codec-free/protocol-free transport technology
Achieves low-latency transport by skipping codec/protocol
N20
Underwater acoustic MIMO transmission technology
Underwater high-definition video transmission
N21
OAM-MIMO multiplexing transmission technology
Terabit-class wireless transmission for beyond 5G
N22
AIOps-GW technology to watch over AI
Expand target of Zero-Touch-Operation by safely incorporating AI
N23
Self-evolving operation that autonomously adapts to environmental changes
Achieve full zero-touch operation through AI-driven operation
N24
Proactive maintenance and operation for fast recovery
Reduce recovery processing time by estimating failure points
N25
Free viewpoint video: volumetric video streaming
High-quality volumetric video streaming in consumer access network
N26
Mintent (Intent AI mediator)
Increase engagement with intent-driven services
N27
NTN and HAPS simulator for extreme coverage extension
Extend coverage to areas where radio waves have not reached
N28
Millimeter-wave BS cooperation for multiple MSs in high-mobility environments
BS cooperation can achieve stably higher throughput for multiple MSs
N29
Comfortable 5G networks achieved by AI
Providing comfortable 5G networks by automated network operations
N30
Evolution of transport network for 5G services
Contribute to the advancement of 5G services using network slicing
UI/UX Devices
This theme introduces technologies creating value in the form of new experiences maximizing human capabilities through physical, psychological, and social interactions based on seamless connections between the real and cyber worlds.
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U01
Bidirectional transmission system of vibrotactile signals
Remote communication using audio, video, and vibration
U02
Personalized Sound Zone
Delivering select sounds to those who want to hear
U03
Spatial AR Service production tools for Developers
It enables short term and low cost development of Spatial AR services
U04
New UI/UX created by IOWN
Realization of a recipient value-oriented experience by fusion of real and cyber space
U05
Hyperspectral imaging with a metalens and AI
Capture spectral information in real time with a simple camera
U06
Ultra-low latency video processing technology at the video signal level
Enables low-latency cheering to be delivered to players from remote locations
U07
Zero latency media technology
Enables seamless remote control even with latency
U08
Lifelike communication technology
Achieve online communication that feels like offline
U09
Emotion modeling and control method
Understand, estimate, and control people's emotions
U10
Behavior-change techniques by understanding individual
For supporting people to achieve goals without difficulty
U11
Cybernetics technology to augment motor skills
Augmenting motor skills based on other persons' motor skills
U12
Low-latency 3D video chat system
Providing low-latency 3D video chat with web technology
U13
Holding an event in virtual space
Development of Virtual Event Platform
Security
This theme introduces new security technologies that take advantage of the unique features of IOWN to realize Smart World and create diverse social value.
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S01
Secure optical transport network for quantum computer era/age
Optical transport with security against quantum computer
S02
Utilizing of data to accelerate the distribution of information
Creating value by securely using diverse social information
S03
Functional cryptographic technology for user-centric data distribution
Secure and reliable society by protecting data holder's ownership
S04
Security transparency assurance technology to make trusted network
Ensure transparency of devices throughout the supply chain
S05
Privacy-Preserving Synthetic Data Generation
Utilizing personal data by generating similar synthetic data
S06
IoT authentication and authorization/key management technology
Securely use any IoT device to create a diversity of value
S07
Technology for suppressing the spread of mis/disinformation
Keeping SNS users from being exposed to mis/disinformation
Computing
This theme introduces IOWN computing technologies, digital twin computing creating new value, the latest AI technologies, and initiatives accelerating digital transformation.
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C01
Traffic optimization technologies through changes in human behavior
Future world with traffic optimization technologies by NTT DoCoMo
C02
Co-simulation of natural environment and human society
Forecasting the future of human-environmental interactions
C03
Another Me®: Coexisting and growing with ourselves
Your autonomous alter ego to expand your opportunities.
C04
Whitebox-server provides efficient video AI in smart cities
Improve power efficiency with efficient use of accelerators
C05
Initiatives to implement the 4D digital platform™
Provides integrated and accurate sensing data in real time
C06
Conversational system with visual understanding
Enjoy scenery on the move with conversational robot
C07
Next generation media processing AI: MediaGnosis™
Understand multimodal information in real time
C08
Signal-free mobility by distributed learning
Real-time traffic coordination overall city via vehicle's communication
C09
Ultra-HD video AI inference engine
Detect a wide range of objects with one camera in real time
C10
Tanagram™
It streamlines operations by automating vast amounts of work about planogram
C11
Lifestyle co-creation lab and innovation co-creation platform
We create new lifestyles and technology platform by field trials
C12
Demonstration of next-generation houses using AI and IoT
Enriching our lives through the use of AI and IoT
C13
Let's get started the DX with natural language processing
AI and GUI application that can be easily used for the DX.
C14
Network optimization with integrated data analysis platform
Providing high-quality mobile networks by using big data
C15
AI for 3x3 highlight video creation
Supporting to generate highlight video of 3x3 game with AI
C16
AI for language education
Support language learning with automatic AI scoring
C17
Lane-based traffic-jam detection for navigation technology
Traffic optimization by detecting traffic jams with dashcams
C18
Calculating efficient scenario of air-conditioning system
Realizing comfortable space with energy saving air-conditioning
C19
Customer-behavior recognition & demand prediction in stores
Our technology improves store operations and increases sales
C20
Facial expression and gesture transformation to convey emotions
Making it easier to understand the other person's emotions
C21
Digital social capital platform
Evaluate diverse individualities to enhance activities online
C22
Collaboration between Toyota and NTT
Creating infrastructure for future connected vehicles
C23
DX of agricultural product distribution
Streamline the trading mechanisms and logistics
C24
Dialog visualization analysis technology and ForeSight Voice Mining®
Supports efficient call analysis in the contact center
C25
Future society exploring engine
Visualize the future of society by human activity simulation
C26
Three dimensional scene understanding in 4D digital platform™
Cost-effective approach for real-world digitization in high precision
C27
Human behavior understanding technology for improving CX/EX
Visualize human behavior and promote better CX/EX
C28
Perceptual-stimulus feedback using individual perceptual models
Personalize sound-environmental factors for your concentration
C29
Point cloud compression for 4D digital platform™
Save 3D data compactly and take out it freely
C30
Behavioral analysis technology for traffic and purchase data
Regional revitalization by data analysis
C31
Next-generation data hub for highly efficient and secure data sharing
Make utilization of data across organizations safe and convenient
C32
Test activity analysis by short-term repetitive feedback
Improving testing efficiency by analyzing test activities
Zero Environmental Impact
"Beyond our planet, Beyond our future." The perspective of space is key to transforming the future of our global environment.
This theme introduces innovative environmental and energy technologies contributing to the regeneration of the global environment for sustainable and inclusive societies of the future.-
E01
Environmental regeneration and adaptation technologies
Constructing a society that can adapt to the future global environment
E02
Global environmental futures forecasting technology
Forecasting regenerative futures for earth from space
E03
Technology for removing asbestos using high power laser
Reducing health risk for workers by preventing asbestos scattering
E04
Lightning control and charging technology
Protects cities from lightning strikes with lightning-proof drones
E05
Space photovoltaic power generation technology
Solar energy can be stably utilized 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Basic Research
This theme outlines the basic research that contributes to the IOWN concept including research and development of innovative information processing technology, advanced device / photonics technology, and biotechnology and medical care.
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B01
Three-dimensional structuring of biocompatible hydrogel films
Manipulation of flexible and biocompatible gel structure on a chip
B02
The Cardiovascular Bio Digital Twin
Precision Cardiology Through Autonomous Therapeutics
B03
Fivery™ - Virus inactivation by UV fiber transmission
Efficient UV delivery by optical fiber to prevent infections
B04
An opto-mechanical device with extremely low light energy loss
We aim to develop energy-saving optical devices using acoustic waves
B05
Realization of spike firing dynamics with photonic artificial neuron
Toward a new neuromorphic computing
B06
Signal processing for electrocardiogram and body sounds
Heart health monitoring with advanced signal processing
B07
Smart photonics
Study of manufacturing for high-performance optical devices
B08
Medical and healthcare vision: Realization of Bio Digital Twin
A healthy and hopeful "Medical and Healthcare Future"
B09
Optical lattice clock (OLC) network technology
Stable time synchronization and chronometric leveling
B10
Quantum nature of coherent Ising machines(CIM)
New computational principle by crossing quantum-classical boundary