March 8, 2022

Research into Ultra-high-speed Full Software Access Networks that Virtualize the Physical Layer Functionality of Communications Networks

Virtualization is progressing in a variety of areas, including networking, servers, and storage. In this issue, we speak with Distinguished Researcher Kim Sangyuep about the virtualization of the physical functionality (high-speed transmission interfaces) of communications networks, something which is very difficult to do with conventional technologies.

March 8, 2022

Even If Facing Difficulties, Create New Value While Building on the Achievements of Your Predecessors

Akira Fujiwara, a senior distinguished researcher, is researching silicon single-electron devices to enable accurate operation and detection of single electrons, which are expected to be applied to quantum electrical standards, high-sensitivity sensors, and quantum qubits. We asked him about the progress of his research activities and attitude as a leading researcher.

March 8, 2022

Convert the English speech rhythms of native Japanese speaker into native-like speech

This is a technique called non-negative temporal decomposition, which extracts speech rhythms from English speech spoken by native Japanese speakers and transforms them to sound like those of a native English speaker. Speech rhythm is thought to play an important role in smooth speech communication when using English, and in the future, this technology may reduce the difficulty of communicating in English by native Japanese speakers.