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Seeking for bacteria detection method used in closed space

• Posted by Haier
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• Project Size : Strategic project backed by large scale funding €

Nowadays, consumers are more and more concerned about food safety and health. Food even stored properly may still grow bacteria with time goes on. So now we are seeking for technologies or solutions that can detect the total microbial counts in a closed space that can be integrated with refrigerator. The module shall be small in size and have a relatively long lifetime, as the lifetime of a refrigerator is 8-10 years. Currently, we do not set specific requirement for the detection accuracy. It would be accepted as long as it could detect and tell the total bacteria counts. Haier prefers to work with partners that have existing technologies or approaches that can be applied to this specific application. Collaboration can involve technology licensing, product sourcing, proof of concept leading to joint development agreements and assistance with scale-up to manufacturing. Preference will be given to technologies or approaches that currently have working prototypes that can undergo feasibility, validation or proof of concept over a 3-6 month period. Financial support for the proof of concept phase will be negotiated based on specific performance targets agreed between both parties. For selected collaborators Haier may provide access to samples, test equipment and testing facilities. Technologies will need to satisfy manufacturability, material cost and ease of use assessments to progress from the concept stage.

Biometric identification system based on eye blinking

• Posted by UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

The Optics and Vision Sciences research group at the University of Alicante has developed a method for biometric authentication by recognizing the blinking of a subject. The method consists of studying and characterizing the changes in the intensity of diffused light during the blinking process. Those changes are used to classify the blinks using different algorithms. A subject can then be identified according to the parameters recorded. This method allows the authentication of subjects by means of a non-contact procedure, and even unconsciously. Commercial or built-in on mobile devices video cameras or webcams can be used for its application provided that the video is recorded at rates higher than 150 frames per second (fps). We are looking for companies interested in the commercial exploitation of this technology as well as in adapting it for the development of related projects.

Seeking technologies extending the shelf-life of fresh-cut chilled salads

• Posted by Patrick Lesueur from Bonduelle
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• Project Size : 250,000 - 1,000,000 €

Shelf-life extension: We are seeking any technology that would enable the extension of shelf-life for fresh-cut packaged vegetables sold and stored in chilled conditions. These could be along the chain or on specific parts of the supply chain: novel packaging, new processes, new varieties or raw materials, new protective atmosphere approaches, novel agricultural practices.

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