Last week, we were pleased to open the doors of our recently completed Research & Development Lab in Dock House, MediaCity:UK to a wide variety of visitors to showcase our work and introduce ourselves to some of our new neighbours who have recently arrived in . We have produced a short film which captures some of the energy of the Open Days.
We had well over 150 visitors from the Chairman & members of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust, Journalists, Online & Digital SMe's and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Staff from all Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ North departments take a tour of the facility and look at a selection of the work within our workplan.
A couple of reports have already been posted online by and The Register and during the days we had a lot of feedback via social media.
Technology journalist enjoyed :
Brilliant demo at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ R&D - the toy Dalek moves in concert with the telly one
A few of the of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONLINE external suppliers SMe group tweeted and Ralph Rivera, Director of Future Media :
"The Dalek was my favourite one too ... a $bn idea": @RalphRivera at #Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔOnline Briefing video
R&D on bringing television experience to the disabled. Kineaesthetics was really nice.
emcooper was interested in universal control:
Really interesting day at media city, loved tour of r&d, going to go read more about universal remote API & think re my screens
reflected on :
At the industry briefing at their new MediaCity HQ. The tour of the R&D department was a geeks' paradise!
Finally a member of Future Media staff kindly :
Interesting couple of sessions with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ R&D - these guys take intelligent and crank it to 11. Mind blowing stuff.
We have previously posted updates on our progress on the project from a humble start in Oxford Road through various phases of work and building until our actual final move back in the summer.
Back in July, just after we moved in, we launched the audio research partnership and in September we helped Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ North hold the first ever Barcamp in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
However, last week felt like a real launch of the facility by showcasing the reason we exist - the work!
Big thanks to the team for effort on making days a success and on the great engagement from our visitors. For those interested, here is a list of the work that was showcased:
R&D / Innovation in User Experience & Accessibility
- Separate Audio delivery (Commentator / Audio Description Apps on Mobile)
- Accessible Fonts & Universal Control for Assistive Technology - single switch, kineasthetic feedback
- Channelography
R&D on IP end to end from Production to the Connected Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
- Dual Screen & Connected Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
- Sync API
- Radio DNS / RadioTag
- Future Production Systems (including Portable Production Tool)
- Multimedia Classification
- Social Bookmarks & Snippets utilising Redux
- Carbon Footprint of TV
R&D/ Innovation in Audio
R&D / Innovation in Content Production
Extra points are given for the spotting a Canadian Mountie, the number of Dr Who references in our demos and the 5 R&D Movember 'taches (please donate at: ).
Finally, if this has been inspiring to you then Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ R&D is now recruiting (2 South & 2 North) for its .