Summary of proposals for public release:
Data visualization for the MGH Railcar cloud-based platform
The Canadian railway system is currently beset by a train track "fog of war" due to
a lack of available information on the location of other companies’ railcars. Without
such intel, it is difficult for companies to determine which sidetracks (called sidings)
are vacant and available to use for parking, and it also hinders the process of renting
or purchasing railcars from each other. To solve this problem, DICE and MGH Railcar
Services Limited collaborates on the research and development of a system that will
use sensors, Computer Vision technology, and a Convolutional Neural Network to autonomously
gather railcar data.
The team will design machine learning algorithms using a CNN to extract and process information from digital images or video in order to determine the identity of a railcar. The system will include hardware health monitoring data analysis and user interface. Finally, this project looks to investigate the creation of a Distributed Ledger Technology framework specifically for railcar data use. The railway industry will benefit since locating railcars and available storage areas will become more coordinated and efficient.
Partner organization
MGH Railcar Services Limited (Engage)
Funding sources
MGH Railcar Services Limited (Engage)
The team will design machine learning algorithms using a CNN to extract and process information from digital images or video in order to determine the identity of a railcar. The system will include hardware health monitoring data analysis and user interface. Finally, this project looks to investigate the creation of a Distributed Ledger Technology framework specifically for railcar data use. The railway industry will benefit since locating railcars and available storage areas will become more coordinated and efficient.
Partner organization
MGH Railcar Services Limited (Engage)
Funding sources
MGH Railcar Services Limited (Engage)
Krate Platform: Prove anything, solve everything, disclose nothing part 2
DICE and Krate Distributed Information Systems are developing the Krate Cloud, a decentralized
storage and computer network powered by user devices that strives to solve the current
epidemic of data breaches (DBs). Currently, data is protected but unusable while encrypted,
so it must be temporarily decrypted to use. The Krate Cloud will solve this vulnerability
with a system able to compute encrypted data by combining blockchain and cloud technology
with lattice-based encryption—the first cloud with cryptographic privacy. This project
will benefit Krate by manifesting its theoretical work and establishing the base network
necessary for later project phases, while DICE will benefit from knowledge exchange
with Krate. Also, it will transform data management and cybersecurity by returning
to users full control of their data, and by developing Fully Homomorphic Encryption
(FHE), a technique believed to be quantum-proof.
Partner organization
Krate Distributed Information Systems (Engage)
Funding sources
Krate Distributed Information Systems (Engage)
Partner organization
Krate Distributed Information Systems (Engage)
Funding sources
Krate Distributed Information Systems (Engage)
Personal fit accurate sizing platform
In partnership with Xesto, DICE is developing a system for the online clothing retail
industry that will interface through a mobile app/micro-app, using 3D scans obtained
from software originally developed for facial recognition. The system infrastructure
will collect scan data and other data to support the user online purchase of clothing
and apparel from different brands that fits properly, thus reducing the need for returning
purchases. In addition, support for custom interfacing with brand websites for analysis
of fitting data requirements, in partnership with member brands, will produce a more
accurate system for size determination based on the product chosen for purchase. This
sets the foundation for a reduction in return of missized purchases which are often
disposed of, as well as potential custom product creation and purchase from brands
that support customization. The application will benefit anyone who has special needs
for such items as shoes, clothing or jewellery as well as those limited to online
purchasing due to personal circumstances.
Partner organization
Xesto (Engage)
Funding sources
Xesto (Engage)
Partner organization
Xesto (Engage)
Funding sources
Xesto (Engage)