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Chromasonics - The application of chromatic processing techniques to acoustic signatures

Record Control Number : 28794
Quality Validation Date : 2002-12-13
Update Date : 2002-12-30
Abstract : A UK SME in the instrumentation sector has developed a new 
		technology for the analysis of acoustic signatures that has 
		analytical properties that have many advantages over currently 
		available tools, such as Fourier analysis. Chromasonics can be used 
		to extract predictive data from large amounts of data and detect 
		parameters that are difficult or even impossible using other 
		technologies. The developer is interested in joint venture 
		partnerships via licensing and technical co-operation.
		
		The SME has developed chromatic techniques to analyse acoustic 
		signatures. The technology has applications in any area where two 
		or more surfaces combine or interact to produce a signature. 
		Currently identified areas are automotive, rail and rolling stock, 
		various types of industrial plant and processes, structures, 
		medical and biomedical. 
		
		Feasibility has been proved in the analysis of road/tyre interface 
		for Heavy Goods Vehicle tyres; the method was able to predict 
		failure of the tyre 30 minutes prior to the actual failure event. 
		This unique monitoring tool has been so developed that the computer 
		processing power is kept to a minimum; therefore, special computers 
		are not required for analysis processing.
		
		Main Advantages:
		There are no comparable technologies in many areas and Chromasonics 
		can outperform other technologies in comparable areas, without the 
		need for high-powered or expensive process and computing equipment.
Innovative Aspects : Applies established chromatic processing techniques in a unique way 
		to audio and ultrasonic signatures to carry out real-time analysis 
		and monitoring of parameters that are difficult or impossible using 
		other techniques.
Subject Descriptors : Remote sensing, Materials handling
Subject Index Codes : Telecommunications, Industrial Manufacture
Subject Class : Biology, medicine, IT, telecommunications, Materials, industrial 
		manufacturing technologies
Market Applications : Laboratory equipment, Measurement systems
Stage of Development : Experimental development stage (laboratory prototype)
Remarks : IRC Data: CBE/TO/021
Property Rights : Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Collaboration Sought : Joint venture agreement, Licence agreement, Information 
		exchange/Training, Other
Collaboration Detail : - Type of partner sought: Test and condition monitoring equipment 
		manufacturers or suppliers.
		
		- Specific area of activity of the partner: Acoustic and/or dynamic 
		condition monitoring.
		
		- Task to be performed: Further develop and market the process.

Contact Details
  Contact Name : SNAPE, Mike
  Contact Organisation : Chamber Business Enterprises
  Address : Churchgate House
56 Oxford Street
  City : Manchester
  Region : NORTH WEST (UK)
GREATER MANCHESTER
  Postcode : M607HJ
  Country : UNITED KINGDOM
  Telephone Number : +44-161-2374070
  Fax Number : +44-161-2364160
  Electronic Mailbox : Mike.Snape@c-b-e.co.uk
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