U of T Technology & Startup Explorer

Dynamic, Pixelwise Image Sensing and Systems

This technology includes a suite of inventions, including a fully-functional coded-exposure-pixel (CEP) camera prototype, a novel programmable CMOS sensor, and a method for adaptive adjustment of exposure of every pixel, based on changes in the brightness of the scene for that pixel to extend dynamic range at native sensor resolution.

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Keywords:

3D Imaging, Cameras, Circuit design, Computer Graphics, Computer Hardware, Software, Image & Video Processing, Semiconductors

Rapid, remote vital sign monitoring and screening

Based on thermal and optical sensing analysis of digital imaging, this technology allows for rapid measurement of photoplethysmogram (PPG), temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate beyond conventional distance limitations (e.g. at distances more than 1m), with the ability to add other components (e.g. tissue oxygenation and blood pressure) in the future.

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Keywords:

Advanced Health Technologies, Covid-19, Remote Monitoring, Patient Care, Biomedical Imaging, Software, 3D Imaging, Image & Video Processing

Rapid, HiFi MRI Data Processing

A DCE-MRI acquisition and reconstruction package that enables more accurate quantification of physiological parameters in larger volumes than any state-of-the-art method. By first performing a high-temporal (rapid), high spatial (hifi) acquisition of anatomical details in the image set, each time frame is reconstructed with a high degree of precision and accuracy.

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Keywords:

3D Imaging, Biomedical Imaging, MRI, Software, Image & Video Processing

SiMLQ: Transforming process data into actionable insights

SiMLQ is a process mining solution that uses event data and machine learning to automate the representation, analysis, and optimization of business processes. This enables better allocation of resources, increased productivity, and reduced costs in service systems.

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Keywords:

Data Analytics, Software, Machine Learning

AI-Powered Remote Patient Monitoring Platform

The platform allows for clinical-grade data analysis from wearable sensors (e.g. smartwatches, mobile devices) through proprietary machine learning (ML)-based algorithms that extract clinically relevant data and filter out unreliable sensor data. This platform can provide real-time feedback on patient health, generate more accurate predictions, and enable actionable insights and recommendations to improve care.

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Keywords:

Remote Monitoring, Advanced Health Technologies, Wearable Tech, Health & Related Life Sciences, Software, Companies

Fully Homomorphic Encryption

This technology is an optimized version of the Ring-Learning-With-Errors (RLWE) Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) system. This proprietary system maintains encrypted data privacy of communications while still allowing cloud operations to be carried out on the encrypted data, such as Secure Search and Spam-Filter Applications.

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Keywords:

Companies, Cybersecurity, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Software

AI-Powered Platform for Better Decision Making

A software platform that leverages statistical inference and machine learning to make more informed decisions.

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Keywords:

Software, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, Companies

HippoCamera: Digital Memory Augmentation

Hippocamera is a memory augmentation technology that aides in the recall and storage of memories. The technology features novel methods to tag and replay recorded moments to promote rich reliving and storage of experiences.

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Keywords:

Advanced Health Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cameras, Communications, Companies, Digital Media, Health & Related Life Sciences, Image & Video Processing, Mobile Apps, Neurological Disorders, Smartphones, Software

JALI: Automated 3D Lip Synchronization and Facial Animation

JALI provides products and services for the complete automation of high-end lip sync and facial animation for ultimate animator directorial control.

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Keywords:

3D Imaging, Animation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Companies, Computer Graphics, Software

System and Methods for Online Socio-Technical Analysis of Buildings

This invention builds around an online system/service that tries to leverage advancements in Building Information Models (BIM), energy-efficiency simulation tools and online social network analysis methods to enable a data-driven approach to building design, planning, construction and maintenance.

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Keywords:

Construction, Smart Cities, Software

CrossShade: Automated 3D shading from sketches

CrossShade allows the creation of 3D-looking shaded production drawings from initial concept sketches.

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Keywords:

Computer Graphics, Animation, 3D Imaging, Software

iTest: A modular cloud platform for industrial motor testing

iTest is a turn-key and modular software and hardware platform for testing physical motors remotely over the Internet.

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Keywords:

Software, Computer Hardware, Robotics, Automotive

Monte Carlo Lights: Adaptive Traffic Signal Control

Monte Carlo Lights is a novel ATSC approach that combines state-of-the-art reinforcement learning and Monte Carlo tree search to optimize traffic flow.

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Keywords:

Machine Learning, Automotive, Deep Learning, Software, Smart Cities

PhenoTips: Software for Patient Phenotyping

PhenoTips is a B2B digital health spinout from U of T and SickKids, helping healthcare systems prepare for a future when genetics is a critical part of every patient's routine care. Healthcare workers use PhenoTips through their existing EHRs to manage critical data for genomic medicine,

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Keywords:

Companies, Diagnostics, Patient Care, Software

ODAIA: AI-Driven Customer Journey Intelligence

ODAIA is business intelligence software that enables organizations to understand, predict, and optimize their customer's journeys. The technology leverages AI to facilitate the exploration, analysis, summarization, and optimization of a customer's journey, from awareness to purchase.

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Keywords:

Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Companies, Research Tools

Deep Learning Performance and Energy Optimization Techniques

This opportunity is a portfolio of hardware and software techniques that seamlessly accelerate AI/ML applications, while saving on-chip and off-chip memory, bandwidth, and processing power. These compute and compression methods have been shown to deliver a 3x boost in processing speed with 2x-4x increase in storage capabilities (up to 10x for natural language processing).

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Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chips, Companies, Computer Hardware, Deep Learning, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Smart Cities, Software

Autoscribe: AI-Powered Voice Assistant for Clinicians

AutoScribe uses hands-free speech recognition and Artificial Intelligence to help reduce time consuming manual clinical documentation, freeing clinicians to place their focus where it should be – on their patients.

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Keywords:

Advanced Health Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communications, Companies, Deep Learning, Health & Related Life Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Patient Care, Point-of-Care, Software

Selective Enhancement of Electrical Nerve Excitability

Treatment of overactive bladder and other disorders via non-invasive electrical neurostimulation.

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Keywords:

Companies, Medical Devices, Medical Implants & Prosthetics, Neurological Disorders, Advanced Health Technologies, Software

Software for simulating stepwise undirected network growth

A method and model for simulating general multi-phase network growth, inspired by the simplified, stepwise behaviours of a unicellular slime mould.

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Keywords:

Smart Cities, Software, Construction

Smart Traffic Control Software

Machine-learning based methods to improve traffic flow through adaptive signal control.

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Keywords:

Automotive, Software, Machine Learning, Smart Cities, Deep Learning

Centivizer: An Interactive, Modular Approach to Dementia Care

Centivizer is a modular system that physically, cognitively, and socially stimulates individuals with dementia by providing self-initiated, reward-based activities that can be used 24/7 without needing caregiver support.

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Keywords:

Companies, Computer Graphics, Computer Hardware, Digital Media, Health & Related Life Sciences, Image & Video Processing, Mobile Apps, Neurological Disorders, Patient Care, Smartphones, Software

BinPro: Tools and Techniques for Binary-Source Code Authentication

BinPro combines static analysis, graph matching and ML to detect and mitigate the threat of maliciously inserted backdoors by conducting binary source code audits.

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Keywords:

Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Software

Color Sandbox: Smart Swatch Builder

The two inventions captured in this technology allow for the representation, learning, and interactive editing of color palettes through a novel interface for creating color themes.

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Keywords:

Software, Computer Graphics, Animation, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning

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Jennifer Fraser

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