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Praktikum_Fraunhofer_Deutschland.pptxCompany
Located in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
Leading research facility worldwide for microelectronic and
information technology
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Known for developing the mp3 and MPEG AAC Audiocodec Over 900
employees Fields of expertise: audio and media technologies,
development of adaptive
systems, X-ray and medical image analysis, communication systems,
smart sensing and electronics, supply chain services
Workplace and tasks
Implementation of an optical sensor for measuring the pulse wave
into a
shirt
Tuning of the parameters of the sensor, transmission of data with
a
microcontroller and a bluetooth module, conducting a pilot study
under
different levels of physical activity, analysis and postprocessing
of the
recorded data, evaluation of the data
Included works: soldering, programming in C, physical testing of
the
prototype, statistical evaluation, MATLAB
Living in Erlangen
Student apartment provided by Fraunhofer IIS, 10min car ride to
the
institute
Low living cost (100€ for the apartment, groceries usually 2/3 of
the
price in vienna)
Small city with many students
Salary paid by Fraunhofer IIS for working as a scientific
assistant
(~500€ for 40h/month), additional income by Erasmus+
(~230€/month)
Many outdoor activities north of Erlangen (Fränkische Schweiz is
about
30-45min car drive), Nürnberg has a lot of attractions, beautiful
city
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Start of Internship Jan 16, 2017
Preliminary Final Version Apr 8, 2017
Final Version Mai 11, 2017
End of Internship May 15, 2017
16/1/2017 27/1/2017Acquaintance, Research
13/2/2017 24/2/2017LabVIEW GUI
24/2/2017 2/3/2017Research, Troubleshooting
Timeline
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Efficient recycling with x-ray techniques Sorts and identifies
materials
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Other projects by the Fraunhofer IIS
facetVision® Compound eye technology enabling cameras with a
thickness of two
milimeters Enables ultra thin smartphone cameras
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MPEG-H audio codec for enabling 3D audio experiences at home
Individual control of volume, for example raising the volume for
voices while lowering background sounds and music for better
understanding of speech
Cingo® support for Virtual Reality devices for realistic 3D
sound
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Other projects by the Fraunhofer IIS
SHORE® Facial recognition of emotions, age and gender with a video
camera
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Very diverse company, many projects, friendly and helpful work
colleagues Interdisciplinary work, cross-linked thinking Not many
differences regarding food, living, language and overall
lifestyle
compared to Austria Enough time to work on bachelor thesis Project
concluded in a presentation in front of department to inform
them
of your results and eventual prospects, including constructive
feedback on your working behaviour as well as on the
presentation
Salary and Erasmus+ support enough to live on Beneficial for future
work life due to wide-ranged experience Overall a very positive
experience
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