MIMOS Annual Report 2007

4.Communication TechnologyCommunication technologies make it possible to communicate with anyone around the world at any timefrom virtually everywhere. New wireless broadband technologies meanwhile, are bringing the promiseof high bandwidth everywhere.High-speed wireless networks composed of an array of underlying technologies, using convergeddevices will change the broadband landscape. The new communication paradigm will make it possibleto deliver converged interactive services comprising of voice, video and data at the highest quality. Ourchallenge is to accelerate the adoption of this new paradigm for the benefit of the nation.5.Advanced InformaticsInformatics is the science of information which studies the representation, processing, andcommunication of information in natural and artificial systems.Our role is to research and develop innovative techniques related to the processing and representationof information for practical problems with commercial potential. In particular, we aim to excel in theareas of image processing and pattern recognition.6.Knowledge TechnologyLanguage is an expression of knowledge, and knowledge is the essence of intelligence, which cutsthrough different languages, and various modes of communication through text, speech or image.Semantic Technologies represent a new wave in computing which aims to make the meaning of dataexplicit and machine processable for improved interoperability, searching and querying.Knowledge Representation can be defined as the application of logic and ontology to the task ofconstructing computable models of some domain. An ontology defines the terms used to describe andrepresent an area of knowledge (subject matter). It is the model (set of concepts) for the meaning ofthose terms. It defines the vocabulary and the meaning of that vocabulary.7.8.Micro Energy SystemsMIMOS is pursuing new research in the area of micro energy systems. We are focusing onproducing very powerful miniaturised energy systems, which are needed to power the gadgets ofthe future.Microsystems & MEMSMicrosystems and MEMS (micro electro mechanical systems) technology is about miniaturised devicesconsisting of both mechanical and electronic components.We are exploring microfluidics and CMOS sensing technologies for developing MEMS-basedapplications and solutions. One research consideration is the development of networked in-situ waterand soil monitoring systems for increasing yield and quality of agriculture produce. Another potentialresearch area is instrument miniaturisation for chemical analysis.Annual Report 2007 25