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A*Star, NTT DoCoMo demo new tech

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    COMMUNICASIA, SINGAPORE--Tucked away on level 3 of the Sands Expo and Convention Center, the booth of the Institute for Infocomm Reseach (I2R) of Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) is visibly smaller than last year's but the technologies exhibited were eye-catching.

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    Published: June 24, 2011 -- 02:46 GMT (19:46 PDT)

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    One of the technologies on display was the 3D Face Reconstruction Web Service, which automatically detects human facial features in photographs and generates a three-dimensional version of the person's face. Once a photograph is submitted to I2R's server for processing, it takes about 10 seconds for a user to receive the 3D image.

    The researchers said the technology can be used for online games or leisure and fun purposes. A 3D Face App Competition is also underway, for participants to create innovation desktop or mobile applications leveraging the service.

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    Published: June 24, 2011 -- 02:46 GMT (19:46 PDT)

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    I2R also showed off EasyPark, a wireless sensor network to track the availability of parking lots at an outdoor carpark. On the right is a prototype which functions using a sensor and a solar panel.

    As the prototype is currently fitted with ultra-sonic sensors, it may indicate that a parking lot is occupied when people or animals pass it, or when objects are placed in its vicinity. The researchers are looking at the possibility of tapping magnetic or infra-red sensors for greater accuracy.

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    Published: June 24, 2011 -- 02:46 GMT (19:46 PDT)

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    One of A*Star's new media-related projects, Limelight, uses semantic and ontology technologies to monitor and analyze online sentiments. The platform is targeted at PR managers and managers who want to track brand awareness online.

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    Published: June 24, 2011 -- 02:46 GMT (19:46 PDT)

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    At NTT DoCoMo's booth, the Japanese mobile operator is showcasing augmented reality (AR) applications. The fishing application shown above presents a virtual pool when the camera is aimed at the AR marker. With a flick of the wrist, users can cast the hook and wait for the fish to bite the bait. Another flick reels in the fish.

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    Also at the NTT DoCoMo booth is a demonstration of near-field communication (NFC) roaming technology. By the end of 2012, NTT DoCoMo and Korean telco KT hopes to merge their NFC technologies so users in both countries can use their e-wallets or mobile coupons when travelling.

    Published: June 24, 2011 -- 02:46 GMT (19:46 PDT)

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By Liau Yun Qing | June 24, 2011 -- 02:46 GMT (19:46 PDT) | Topic: CXO

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ZDNet Asia visits two exhibitors at this year's CommunicAsia tradeshow to see what new technologies are on display.

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COMMUNICASIA, SINGAPORE--Tucked away on level 3 of the Sands Expo and Convention Center, the booth of the Institute for Infocomm Reseach (I2R) of Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) is visibly smaller than last year's but the technologies exhibited were eye-catching.

Photo and caption by Liau Yun Qing

Published: June 24, 2011 -- 02:46 GMT (19:46 PDT)

Caption by: Liau Yun Qing

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