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Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Information Technology Collaborations
Peter RossiterSkyWave Mobile Communications Inc,
Ottawa, Canada
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Presentation Outline
SkyWave backgroundMove to CRC Innovation CentreTwo SkyWave/CRC collaboration
case studiesObservations
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
SkyWave Background
Private Canadian company 4 experienced engineers/managersSpin off from parent company -1997 Had great ideas for satcom productsUrgent need for premises and
additional technology
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Move to CRC Innovation Centre
Contacted CRC business dev officeVisited CRC to discuss business plan
& needsViewed available accommodationMoved in & signed leaseElapsed time 2 weeks
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Eligibility for Admission to Innovation Centre
Need to access CRC facilitiesNeed to access CRC researchersNeed to access to CRC IP
(eg Satcom)
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Aerial View of CRC
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
SkyWave Premises at CRC
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Startup Phase
Temporary office/lab accommodation
Some physical improvements madeNetwork/Internet connectionTelephonesFinalize product development thrustStart product development program
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
First Case Study DMR-200 Development
Low speed data terminalGlobal applications with InmarsatExtensive use of CRC facilities:
Antenna design expertise Antenna & environmental test facilities Machine shop for prototype enclosures
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Inmarsat D+ Terminal DMR-200
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Typical Applications
Asset tracking Covert trackingSecurity (asset/personal/site)SCADAUntethered Military
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
DMR-200 on the Road
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
CRC Facilities and Services
Antenna design contractHourly charge for test facilities
useMonthly rent for occupied spaceCommercial ratesResponsive & enthusiastic
support by CRC personnel
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
SkyWave Engineering Lab
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
CRC Machine Shop
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
David Florida Lab
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
CRC Library
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Typical Antenna Test Data
0 Degree Cut
-30
-20
-10
0
10
-90 -30 30 90
Elevation (degrees)
dB
ic 1.6435 GHZ CPGain
0 Degree Cut
-30
-20
-10
0
10
-90 -30 30 90
Elevation (degrees)
dB
ic 1.542 GHz CPGain
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Second Case Study: High Speed Terminal
Identified new CRC R&D activityHigh speed modem developmentSaw commercial applicationProposed collaboration CRC developed modemSkyWave developed proto
terminal
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Costs
Market rates for office space, Internet access etc.
Market rates for consulting servicesHourly rates to rent test facilities,
machine shop, graphics artsPay as you grow.
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Customer Reactions
“Great concept” - Australian military visitors,
“Sweet deal” - US paging company,“Great credibility” - UK satcom
organization,
“Wise approach” - German visitors.
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Observations (1)
CRC/SkyWave collaboration was very beneficial during SkyWave startup
CRC staff very supportive & responsive
Wide range of expertise availableExtensive technology & IP resourcesLicensing IP is encouragedReasonable costs
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Observations (2)
Use CRC to complement own skillsSpirit of give & take is essentialRelationships are very importantRespect policy/resources/equity
constraints, andExpect to “graduate” in 2-3 years
Federal Partners Technology Transfer Workshop, Ottawa, June 1999
Would we do it again?
You Bet!