He's already got a job!Sounds like a job for Chapman![]()
He's already got a job!Sounds like a job for Chapman![]()
Feature | MCU | MPU |
Memory | On-chip Flash memory | External DRAM and NVM |
Start-up Time | Fast | Slower due to external memory |
Power Supply | Single voltage rail | Multiple voltage rails |
Peripheral Interfaces | Limited to integrated peripherals | Extensive external connectivity options |
Use Cases | Embedded systems, real-time applications | Complex OS-based applications, high data throughput |
Was watching the Sean video again and noticed something. I'm probs wrong or forgotten but I couldn't recall us doing a lot of focus on MPUs before, mostly MCU other than Microchip Technologys MPU at CES2024.
Sean specifically mentions MPU when discussing Pico, Akida IP & scalability. Whilst Pico obviously suited to the edge in things like a MCU I found it interesting it being discussed within a MPU or maybe I got the wrong context?
Wonder who maybe wants Pico in a MPU & for what end use product given the examples below.
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From a website discussing the differences in MPU v MCU.
Microprocessor (MPU) or Microcontroller (MCU)
Microprocessor (MPU) or Microcontroller (MCU)www.allelcoelec.com
An MPU is a more powerful and flexible processing unit compared to an MCU. Unlike an MCU, an MPU does not have memory and other parts built into the same chip. Instead, it relies on external components for memory (such as RAM and ROM) and other parts. This setup allows MPUs to offer greater processing power and flexibility, making them suitable for more complex and demanding applications.
The CPU within an MPU is typically more advanced, capable of handling multiple tasks and running operating systems such as Linux or Windows. This makes MPUs ideal for applications that require a lot of computational power, multitasking capabilities, and extensive software support. Examples include personal computers, smartphones, tablets, and high-end embedded systems.
Primary Differences
Feature MCU MPU Memory On-chip Flash memory External DRAM and NVM Start-up Time Fast Slower due to external memory Power Supply Single voltage rail Multiple voltage rails Peripheral Interfaces Limited to integrated peripherals Extensive external connectivity options Use Cases Embedded systems, real-time applications Complex OS-based applications, high data throughput
Not with Brainchip!He's already got a job!
Good point at @FrangipaniHi Fullmoonfever,
I assume Sean was saying (or meant to say) NPU rather than MPU (“One of the unique things about Akida, our IP that we offer for NPU, is the scalability part…”), which would make more sense in that context, but the automatic subtitles on YouTube didn’t get it quite right (which happens a lot).
Regards,
Frangipani
Morning everyone,
There has been plenty of discussion about Akida and hearing aids but this sounds VERRRY promising to me IMO (no pun intended)!
Nokia Bell Labs has developed a wearable ear device called an "earable" with a microphone and speaker that can use on-device machine learning to help people understand and respond to the world around them.
On the 11 April 2022 they announced they have entered into an applied research collaboration with Equideum Health "focused on empowering individuals to own and benefit from their personal health-relevant data. The collaboration will specifically focus on the rapidly expanding datasets generated from wearable and other edge devices, such as smart watches, rings, earables, and the growing array of in-home medical devices".
The announcement states "The first of two projects to be undertaken involve Nokia Bell Labs’ earable prototype, a smart device worn in the ear that utilizes signal processing and on-device machine learning to create a cognitive augmentation platform. The earable device will be, integrated as a representative edge device with the personal private clouds within Equideum Health’s forthcoming direct to consumer offering. The second project will be an implementation of a collaborative machine learning environment that can preserve the privacy of the user data and the AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) models during training and inference. This integration will increase the optionality of privacy models available within Equideum Health’s enterprise-facing Data Integrity and Learning NetworksTM (DILNs)".
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Equideum Health and Nokia Bell Labs Collaborate to Empower Individuals to Own and Benefit from Health Data Sourced from Edge Devices
Equideum Health and Nokia Bell Labs collaborate to allow individuals to own and benefit from health data sourced from edge devices.www.businesswire.com
By leveraging its commercial expertise and extensive network, Cambridge Future Tech collaborates with corporates and research groups to form strategic partnerships allowing it to pioneer new cutting-edge ventures.Owen Thompson, CEO and co-founder of Cambridge Future Tech commented:
"Partnering with an institution as prestigious as Nokia Bell Labs is a privilege. Their track record for pioneering innovation is unmatched, and we’re excited to collaborate to advance cutting-edge technologies. OmniBuds has the potential to completely transform the health tech space and positively impact people's lives around the world.”
“This partnership will enable us to push OmniBuds forward, creating a true breakthrough in personal health monitoring. We aim to bring this disruptive technology to market, accelerating its growth and driving significant change in the healthcare industry worldwide.”
Thierry E. Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia, commented:
“We are very privileged to engage with Cambridge Future Tech to commercialize the OmniBuds platform and create global impact through better health outcomes. We look to organizations like Cambridge Future Tech to accelerate the value creation from our research by taking our technology innovations out of the lab and putting them into the real-world. Nokia Bell Labs innovates with purpose to solve the most challenging industrial and societal problems. What could be more exciting than developing technologies to improve human health and well-being?”
Mike Chen, Vice President of Ventures and Partnerships at Nokia, commented:
“This engagement between Nokia and Cambridge Future Tech offers an accelerated external research commercialization pathway to harness the innovation developed by Nokia Bell Labs and utilize Cambridge Future Tech’s venture building prowess, to create new products and services for augmenting people’s lives.”
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I have returned from my self-imposed exile to share a development which I think is very interesting.
Following on from the above post which was retrieved from the 2022 TSExy archives. Who said archives aren't sexy?
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World’s first ear-worn AI/ML platform for physiological monitoring introduced by Nokia Bell Labs and Cambridge Future Tech
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Cambridge Future Tech has entered into a relationship with Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Ventures & Partnerships, to establish OmniBuds LTD, for the commercialization of Nokia Bell Labs OmniBuds platform, the world’s first ear-worn AI/ML computing platform designed to monitor vital signs, including heart and respiration rates, as well as users’ physical activities and audio experiences. This groundbreaking device is poised to revolutionise the health and wellness industry by providing continuous, real-time insights to care providers and enhancing patient care.
The technology behind the OmniBuds platform unlocks new ways to measure and manage health data, enabling earlier interventions, better decision making and improved outcomes, all leading to a better quality of life for users.
Billions of people around the world are already familiar with putting intelligent devices in or on their ears, and the ear has long been targeted by researchers and companies alike as a window into the body for vital sign monitoring. The OmniBuds computing platform is a world-first, triggering a next generation in earable devices.
Cambridge Future Tech, a uniquely tech-first venture builder that turns cutting-edge innovations into market-leading businesses, is scaling OmniBuds to meet the growing demand for advanced health monitoring. Its engagement with Nokia Bell Labs, the award-winning global industrial research arm of Nokia and birthplace of transformative technologies from the transistor to information theory, will ensure that the OmniBuds platform is poised for commercial success worldwide.
By leveraging its commercial expertise and extensive network, Cambridge Future Tech collaborates with corporates and research groups to form strategic partnerships allowing it to pioneer new cutting-edge ventures.
World’s first ear-worn AI/ML platform for physiological monitoring introduced by Nokia Bell Labs and Cambridge Future Tech | Cambridge Network
Cambridge Future Tech has entered into a relationship with Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Ventures & Partnerships, to establish OmniBuds LTD, for the commercialization of Nokia Bell Labs OmniBuds platform, the world’s first ear-worn AI/ML computing platform designed to monitor vital signs, including...www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk
And here's some information from Nokia Bells research paper which caught my eyes.
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So, whilst I can't find anything concrete to suggest OmniBuds will incorporate our technology, all I can say is I think there's be a decent chance of them seriously considering it, given what we know below.
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Greetings Earthlings
I have returned from my self-imposed exile to share a development which I think is very interesting.
Following on from the above post which was retrieved from the 2022 TSExy archives. Who said archives aren't sexy?
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World’s first ear-worn AI/ML platform for physiological monitoring introduced by Nokia Bell Labs and Cambridge Future Tech
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Cambridge Future Tech has entered into a relationship with Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Ventures & Partnerships, to establish OmniBuds LTD, for the commercialization of Nokia Bell Labs OmniBuds platform, the world’s first ear-worn AI/ML computing platform designed to monitor vital signs, including heart and respiration rates, as well as users’ physical activities and audio experiences. This groundbreaking device is poised to revolutionise the health and wellness industry by providing continuous, real-time insights to care providers and enhancing patient care.
The technology behind the OmniBuds platform unlocks new ways to measure and manage health data, enabling earlier interventions, better decision making and improved outcomes, all leading to a better quality of life for users.
Billions of people around the world are already familiar with putting intelligent devices in or on their ears, and the ear has long been targeted by researchers and companies alike as a window into the body for vital sign monitoring. The OmniBuds computing platform is a world-first, triggering a next generation in earable devices.
Cambridge Future Tech, a uniquely tech-first venture builder that turns cutting-edge innovations into market-leading businesses, is scaling OmniBuds to meet the growing demand for advanced health monitoring. Its engagement with Nokia Bell Labs, the award-winning global industrial research arm of Nokia and birthplace of transformative technologies from the transistor to information theory, will ensure that the OmniBuds platform is poised for commercial success worldwide.
By leveraging its commercial expertise and extensive network, Cambridge Future Tech collaborates with corporates and research groups to form strategic partnerships allowing it to pioneer new cutting-edge ventures.
World’s first ear-worn AI/ML platform for physiological monitoring introduced by Nokia Bell Labs and Cambridge Future Tech | Cambridge Network
Cambridge Future Tech has entered into a relationship with Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Ventures & Partnerships, to establish OmniBuds LTD, for the commercialization of Nokia Bell Labs OmniBuds platform, the world’s first ear-worn AI/ML computing platform designed to monitor vital signs, including...www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk
And here's some information from Nokia Bells research paper which caught my eyes.
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So, whilst I can't find anything concrete to suggest OmniBuds will incorporate our technology, all I can say is I think there's be a decent chance of them seriously considering it, given what we know below.
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Well there is a tiny little conference called the CES on January 7 which normally gets pre annoucements so if there was something to be shared then it could be pre announced in 24.Good morning,
I notice in that podcast from Stocks Down Under that Sean stated "maybe" in the next 2 months "we may" have some
good news to share, keep in mind that the tech industry as a whole winds down between Christmas and say late January,
so I am not personally getting too excited about an announcement prior to Christmas, but once again, that's just my view.
Interestingly, Sean reconfirmed that we now have a sales presence in Taiwan....that is another very strategic positioning
for our company, having an Asian presence locally is hugely important in my opinion.
Exciting year approaching, no guarantees though, just remember that.
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