A model of R

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A model of RD
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The Computer Vision Center

• CVC is a non-profit institution founded in 1995
  as a Consortium formed by CIRIT, DIE and UAB.
• 2000m2 devoted to RD in Computer Vision.
• 60 researchers and technicians.
• The most advanced resources in Computer Vision
  hardware and software.
• A specialized library with more than 1200 books
  and 30 periodic journals.

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Organization Chart
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Main activities

• Research Development
• Medical Imaging
• Document Analysis
• Security
• Machine Vision
• Education Training
• Master Program
• PhD Program (UAB)
• Technological Transfer Consultancy

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CVC Model
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CVC profile
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CVC Features

• Specialization in Computer Vision as an
  horizontal RD field.
• Focus to both Research and Development.
• Mixed Engaged and attached researchers and
  developers.
• Collaboration with Technological Companies.
• A middle size and flexible institution.
• A reference centre for companies.
• Multidisciplinar people Computer Science,
  Mathematics, Physics and Electronic Engineering,
  curriculum.

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CVC Model of RD cooperation
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Classical Model of Technological Transfer
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CVC model of Technological Transfer
CVC
Research
Tech. companies
Development
Final users
Final users
Spin-offs
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Project flow
Project take-off
Yes
Prototype
First Contact
Diagnostic
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Yes
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Feasibility Study
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End
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CVC-CVinnova Technology Transfer
Computer Vision Innova
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Main research results (since 1995)

• 200 International publications
• 100 National publications
• 30 National and Regional and EU projects

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Education and training results (since 1995)

• 19 PhD Theses
• 23 Master Theses
• 23 Specific Courses on Computer Vision.

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Main Develop. and Tech. Transfer results.

• More than 250 diagnostics since 1995
• More than 100 projects and feasibility studies
• 4 Spin-off already launched
• More than 150 companies among our customers

• AlcalaGrés, Ausonia, Balay, Boston Scientific,
  CISA, Casinos de Catalunya, Citroën, Codorniu,
  Danone, Gallina Blanca, HP, Inoxcrom, IPSA, La
  Seda de Barcelona, Lear, Lilly, MAI, Microson,
  Nestlé, Nissan, NTE, Pamesa, RENFE, Roca,
  Schwepps, SEUR, Sony, Teka, Toar, Torres, TV3,
  UTA, etc.

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Collaboration and support

• Joint Venture
• European projects
• MCyT projects
• Funding
• Generalitat de Catalunya
• Tax relieving
• 45 the contracts with CVC

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CVC Incomes
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