Social Event for a “Joint Demonstration of High-speed PLC Technology to Realize Co-Evolutional Social Systems”
Explanation on Kyushu University COI initiatives (Director Korehisa)
Explanation on High-speed PLC (Mr. Miyazaki, Panasonic AVC Networks Co., Ltd.)
Introduction on Kyushu University COI Demonstration Tests (Associate Professor Takano, Kyushu University)
Discussion Session
Activity Report
On December 4 (Fri), 2015 at the Co-Evolutional Social Systems Innovation Facility, a social event entitled, “Joint Demonstration of High-speed PLC Technology to Realize Co-Evolutional Social Systems” was held, co-sponsored by the High-Speed PLC Technology Demonstration Research Society.
This meeting was divided into two parts. During the first part, an explanation was given by Kyushu University regarding COI initiatives and demonstration tests related to urban OS, followed by an introduction on “high-speed power line communication technology ‘HD-PLC’ efforts”, given by the High-Speed PLC Technology Demonstration Research Society.
“HD-PLC” (High Definition Power Line Communication) is a high-speed power line communication technology which modulates information signals, such as images and sounds, using an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) technique of 4 MHz~28 MHz, and it superimposes on power lines to perform a bidirectional communication. It is a technology anticipated to be utilized in IoT (Internet of Things).
After that, a lively skull session was held to discuss terms of utilizing the high-speed PLC technology in urban OS.
Demonstration preview of the high-speed PLC technology in Kyosokan.
During the second part, we moved to Ito Kyosokan and offered a preview of the high-speed PLC technology demonstration test.
First, regarding the demonstration tests, an overview was given on test results of system configuration and throughput, followed by a site visit to locations that have the high-speed PLC installed.
The demonstration test was performed using vacant rooms among the approximately 580 residences in Ito Kyosokan.
Many participants who are usually busy with their current development and business plans gave comments such as, “I saw opportunities beyond my current job” and “although there are many tasks to accomplish, urban OS is filled with ideas of technology innovation.” These participants seemed to be highly inspired by the event.
We will continue to associate with the High-Speed PLC Technology Demonstration Research Society, and work together in demonstration tests outside the university for the development of “urban OS” and social implementation.
