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Canadian sculptor Dean Drever newest addition to the UREEQA Platform

ONTARIO CA, Mar 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dean Drever, the acclaimed Canadian sculptor whose minimalist and abstract work can be enjoyed at famous landmarks throughout the country, such as Edmonton's famed Epcor Tower or the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, is a particularly exciting addition to the UREEQA Collection of Pledged Assets, as he is the first artist working in a physical art medium welcomed to the platform.Drever's pledged work can help illustrate the versatility of the UREEQA platform to protect artists in a variety of backgrounds and mediums. As a Creator, Drever's primary reason for joining the UREEQA platform was to protect his work throughout its many iterations and during the development process. This is one of the many challenges that Creators like Drever face, and a real-life example of the problems that UREEQA can solve.A creation starts as an idea, that idea is yours, and it deserves protection.This is incredibly important to us and is at the forefront of our minds as we develop, launch and grow the platform. UREEQA will help alleviate the fear of bringing an idea to fruition, just for it to be stolen.Although Drever's work often ends up in physical form, it begins as an idea, and that idea can still be protected by the power of the Ethereum blockchain. Whether works are digital or physical, the Creator will be able to utilize the UREEQA platform to validate and protect their work. Though we may be seen as a blockchain company, we are utilizing this technology in a real-world application to empower Creators.If you visit Drever's YouTube page, you can see his creations come to life - from ideas to massive realities, and it's easy to understand why he would want protection. For his Bear with Salmon sculpture at Edmonton's Epcor Tower, Dean first designed the bear with illustrations - much like an architect would a building. The bear was then cast and assembled in a foundry in New York. Finally, the two-tonne sculpture was driven across the continent to Edmonton, Alberta. One could understand the many points along the creative way at which Drever's work could be compromised.Once a piece of creative work is hashed to the Ethereum blockchain through UREEQA, it is timestamped, giving proof of WHEN a Creator's ownership was claimed. This means that as soon as you have an idea, you can stake your claim to your rights. A package of proof can then be built by our team of Validators through our Validation process.We want to ensure that no idea goes unseen for fear of it being stolen, before it can even be realized by the original Creator. UREEQA will protect work from the smallest idea to the largest creations, including two-tonne sculptures.Dean also looks forward to the social aspect of UREEQA. It will allow Creators, like Drever, to confidently share their work with fans and art lovers all over the globe, without the fear of it being stolen and having no recourse.In this way, the UREEQA platform will be an empowering and inspiring place to share creativity. After all, our love of various forms of creative works is the one thing that binds us together as global citizens.About Dean DreverDean Drever is a Canadian sculptor whose abstract, minimalist work is featured throughout Canada. Dean studied at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, Alberta and currently creates art out of his studio in Toronto, Ontario. His most noted work is Pass the Hat (paper), which is a totem pole made up of nothing more than nearly 11,000 sheets of paper.You can discover more about Dean Drever and his body of work here:- Website: http://www.deandreverstudio.com/index.html- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deandreverstudio- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dgAbgj4ktt-ZEhMVI9stgAbout UREEQAThe UREEQA platform harnesses the power of blockchain technology and the blockchain community to empower creators to protect, manage, and monetize their work. Established in Canada in 2020, UREEQA will modernize the inefficient and bureaucratic systems currently in place for copyright, patent, industrial design and trademark protection. UREEQA provides value and opportunities for its Creators, Validators and Tokenholders via URQA, the token at the heart of the UREEQA ecosystem.For more information and upcoming announcements from UREEQA please visit our website (https://www.ureeqa.io/), join our Telegram channel (https://t.me/UREEQA), and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UREEQA_Inc). Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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UREEQA Welcomes Dean Drever, a Sculptor Who Has Produced Multi-Million Dollar Works of Art

HK / ONTARIO CA, Mar 6, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - You may recognize the work of the newest addition to the UREEQA Collection of Pledged Assets if you tuned in to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, or if you've ever visited Edmonton's famed Epcor Tower.Dean DreverDean Drever is an acclaimed Canadian sculptor whose minimalist and abstract work can be enjoyed at famous landmarks throughout the country, including Toronto's Union Station and the Toronto Sculpture Garden.Drever is a particularly exciting addition to the UREEQA Collection of Pledged Assets, as he is the first artist working in a physical art medium that we are welcoming to the platform. We are pleased that Drever's pledged work can help illustrate the versatility of the UREEQA platform to protect artists from a variety of backgrounds and mediums.As a Creator, Drever's primary reason for joining the UREEQA platform is to protect his work throughout its many iterations and during the development process. This is one of the many challenges that Creators like Drever face, and a real life example of a problem that UREEQA can solve.A creation starts as an idea, that idea is yours, and it deserves protection.This is incredibly important to us and is at the forefront of our minds as we develop, launch and grow the platform. UREEQA will help alleviate the fear of bringing an idea to fruition, just for it to be stolen.Although Drever's work often ends up in physical form, it begins as an idea, and that idea can still be protected by the power of the Ethereum blockchain. Whether works are digital or physical, the Creator will be able to utilize the UREEQA platform to validate and protect their work. Though we may be seen as a blockchain company, we are utilizing this technology in a real-world application to empower Creators.If you visit Drever's YouTube page, you can see his creations come to life - from ideas to massive realities, and it's easy to understand why he would want protection. For his Bear with Salmon sculpture at Edmonton's Epcor Tower, Dean first designed the bear with illustrations - much like an architect would a building. The bear was then cast and assembled in a foundry in New York. Finally, the two-tonne sculpture was driven across the continent to Edmonton, Alberta. One could understand the many points along the creative way at which Drever's work could be compromised.Once a piece of creative work is hashed to the Ethereum blockchain through UREEQA, it is timestamped, giving proof of WHEN a Creator's ownership was claimed. This means that as soon as you have an idea, you can stake your claim to your rights. A package of proof can then be built by our team of Validators through our Validation process.We want to ensure that no idea goes unseen for fear of it being stolen, before it can even be realized by the original Creator. UREEQA will protect work from the smallest idea to the largest creations, including two-tonne sculptures.Dean also looks forward to the social aspect of UREEQA. It will allow Creators, like Drever, to confidently share their work with fans and art lovers all over the globe, without the fear of it being stolen and having no recourse.In this way, the UREEQA platform will be an empowering and inspiring place to share creativity. After all, our love of various forms of creative works is the one thing that binds us together as global citizens.About Dean DreverDean Drever is a Canadian sculptor whose abstract, minimalist work is featured throughout Canada. Dean studied at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, Alberta and currently creates art out of his studio in Toronto, Ontario. His most noted work is Pass the Hat (paper), which is a totem pole made up of nothing more than nearly 11,000 sheets of paper.You can discover more about Dean Drever and his body of work here:Website: http://www.deandreverstudio.com/index.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deandreverstudioYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dgAbgj4ktt-ZEhMVI9stgAbout UREEQAThe UREEQA platform harnesses the power of blockchain technology and the blockchain community to empower creators to protect, manage, and monetize their work. Established in Canada in 2020, UREEQA will modernize the inefficient and bureaucratic systems currently in place for copyright, patent, industrial design and trademark protection. UREEQA provides value and opportunities for its Creators, Validators and Tokenholders via URQA, the token at the heart of the UREEQA ecosystem.For more information on UREEQA and upcoming announcements please visit our website UREEQA (https://www.ureeqa.com/), join our Telegram channel (https://t.me/UREEQA), and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UREEQA_Inc). Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Billboard Hot 100 #1 Hit of the Year Band Member Partners with UREEQA

Kitchener, ON, Mar 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - When it comes to musical artists, Bryce Soderberg is a veteran. Not only is he a member of Lifehouse, a band that had a Billboard Hot 100 #1 Hit of the Year, but he has also had massive success as a multi-platinum producer and songwriter in his own right. Now he is choosing UREEQA to protect his body of work.The relationship between technology and musicians has been tumultuous over the course of recent history. Advancements in technology have allowed musicians to experiment with different sounds, create new instruments and even genres. Without technology, musicians would not be able to capture their original sound and compositions to be cemented in history. Evolving from records and eight-tracks to compact discs and now digital files.For as much as technology has supported and advanced the careers and capabilities of musicians, the music industry is one which has suffered greatly under the reign of technological advancements. The very nature of how sound is recorded and shared leaves it vulnerable to be stolen and infringed upon. Ever since the personal computer became a household item and the internet has been able to connect people, these tools have been harnessed as a means of stealing music.Not only does this interrupt the deserved revenue stream of these artists, but it also gives them less creative control. In this way, music can be used without the artist's permission in other forms of media. For an artist's work to be used without permission can be an extremely violating experience. Creators deserve not only to be compensated for the use of their work, but to hold a certain amount of control over when, who and how their work is used.The UREEQA platform will help to repair the relationship between music and technology. We are excited that UREEQA's value is being seen amongst musical artists already.Bryce Soderberg, an acclaimed multi-platinum producer, songwriter, and longtime member of the band Lifehouse. Yes, that Lifehouse, that had a Billboard Hot 100 #1 Hit of the Year says he is most excited about having "the ability to buy and sell rights to creative work" that have been validated.Bryce went on to say that UREEQA provides "a more reliable and transparent platform for collecting payments on the Creator's terms". The simplicity of the UREEQA platform empowers Creators by giving them more control over their work, their rights and their revenue.The UREEQA platform will also provide a space for artists to organize and store creative work. Almost like a digital gallery, for Creators of all different mediums. Bryce is also excited to have "the ability to have an online environment to organize [his] work as [it is created]". The platform is quick and simple to use. UREEQA will be a one stop shop. Artists can store, organize, validate and sell their work - all in one convenient place.Alhtough we are built on the Ethereum blockchain, we want to make sure that UREEQA is a platform accessible to everyone. UREEQA is also for those outside of the crypto space, and can be used by anyone from a variety of creative backgrounds, all over the world. Part of the issue that UREEQA will solve are the barriers faced by those in developing countries to protect their work. UREEQA will be simple, fast and cost-effective.We are currently on-boarding Creators and Validators in a variety of backgrounds, and many Creators have already pledged assets to be Validated on the platform. We look forward to being the go-to place for Creators to protect their work. With accomplished and talented artists such as Bryce Soderberg, we're in good company on the platform already. Stay tuned to find out who else will be joining Bryce.About Bryce SoderbergBryce Soderberg is a Canadian songwriter/producer and the long-time bassist for multi-platinum recording artists, Lifehouse.Bryce's Twitter, https://twitter.com/BryceSoderbergBryce's Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/brycesoderberg/About UREEQAThe UREEQA platform harnesses the power of blockchain technology and the blockchain community to empower creators to protect, manage, and monetize their work. Established in Canada in 2020, UREEQA will attempt to modernize the inefficient and bureaucratic systems currently in place for intellectual property protection. UREEQA provides value and opportunities for its Creators, Validators and Tokenholders via URQA, the token at the heart of the UREEQA ecosystem.For more information on UREEQA and upcoming announcements please visit our website UREEQA (https://www.ureeqa.com/), join our Telegram channel (https://t.me/UREEQA), and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UREEQA_Inc). Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Fujitsu Develops AI Technology to Automatically Differentiate Between Work Tasks in Video Data for Employee Training and Quality Control Purposes

TOKYO, Feb 18, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. has announced the development of a technology that automatically detects different work elements--for instance, "removing a part," "tightening a screw," or "installing a cover" - from video data consisting of a series of tasks from manufacturing lines and other places of manual work.Fig.1: Work analysis using video dataFig.2: AI model is generated as training data by dividing work video data and work elements of one personFig.3: Target work and various data in technical verificationConventionally, in workplaces like factories, efforts to improve productivity and enhance quality have included recording the work of staff and identifying and improving upon problems in different work elements from the data. To measure the time required for each work element from the video data, however, it's necessary to divide video data into separate work elements manually. This often means that the man-hours required to measure the time for each work element is several times to several tens of times more than the total length of the video.Fujitsu has expanded upon its "Actlyzer" technology for detecting human movement and behavior from video data, and developed an AI model that takes into account the variation of each movement and the difference in individual workers' movements, using work data from one person and the data divided by each work element as training data. When this technology was applied to the analysis of operations at Fujitsu I-Network Systems Limited's Yamanashi Plant (Location: Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture), it was confirmed that work tasks could be detected with 90% accuracy and that the results could be used to improve the efficiency of operations analysis.By leveraging this technology, Fujitsu will continue to contribute to the promotion of work process improvement activities and the passing on of specific skills for more efficient work at various sites.BackgroundAs Japan and many other advanced economies confront declining birthrates, the aging of society, and the increasing mobility of talent, a growing need exists in work that requires human labor to record and analyze vital know-how in the field and use it for creating manuals and offering onsite instruction. As a part of kaizen, or work process improvement, activities aimed at improving productivity and quality at manufacturing sites, many different methods of analysis utilizing video data (Fig.1) are carried out, including determining ways to eliminate waste, comparing work with skilled workers, and measuring the effect of time reduction through streamlining work processes. In these analyses, the work of breaking down video data of different work flows into separate work elements s (Step 2 in Fig.1), including separating the start and end of an element, often takes more than one hour for a 20 minute video, for example. This cumbersome editing process has presented challenges to efforts to accelerate work efficiency and the transmission of skills.IssuesIn recent years, it has become possible to detect the movement of the human skeleton from video images and to recognize common tasks performed by multiple people by training the system using deep learning technologies. In order to achieve this, however, it's necessary to take into account the subtle variations in movements that occur between individuals even when they perform the same tasks, as well as the differences in movements among different people and environments. This must be done while additionally distinguishing between similar movements and preparing large amounts of training data.Newly Developed TechnologyFujitsu has successfully developed a technology to automatically detect work elements even for different video data of the same work, taking into account variations in motion and other similar movements, by learning each work element using data obtained by dividing a single video for each element as training data.First, in order to train the algorithm for different work elements, three-dimensional skeleton recognition technology included in Fujitsu's behavior analysis technology "Actlyzer"(1) is used to estimate a person's posture in three-dimensional space from the image that becomes training data. Then, changes in the posture of the upper body are acquired as feature values at intervals of several hundred milliseconds to several seconds, and similar feature values are grouped into several tens of unit movements (m1-mn in Fig.2). In this case, if the characteristics of the change in posture are similar, it is regarded as the same movement, so it is possible to deal with the difference in the way it appears depending on the working position and the position of the camera.Next, the division position (timestamp) of the work element section corresponding to the training data video is used to associate the discreet movement with the work element. At this time, by estimating the change pattern of the combination of discreet unit movements that constitute the work element and generating it as an AI model, it is possible to absorb the difference in the movement of individuals and the variations in the fine movement that occurs every time even when the same work element is performed. In addition, the AI model automatically recognizes work elements from the sequence of unit movements. This makes it possible to find the work element that best takes into account the overall order of work, even if the same work element exists more than once, such as "tighten a screw".OutcomesAt the Yamanashi Plant of Fujitsu I-Network Systems, which manufactures network equipment products, Fujitsu applied the developed technology to analyze the following three work processes (Fig.3): parts setting, assembly, and visual inspection, and conducted an evaluation.In each process, by only training with the division data of each work element of one person's video, the work element is automatically detected even in another video of the same work with 90% or more accuracy. As a result, the cycle of kaizen activities can be repeated more frequently, helping to improve work efficiency and accelerate the transfer of skills.Future PlansIn addition to the manufacturing industry, Fujitsu will continue to verify this technology in various use case scenarios, including logistics, agriculture, and medical care, with the aim of putting it into practical use within fiscal 2021.(1) behavioral analysis technology "Actlyzer"Deep learning technology that can recognize a variety of subtle and complex human movements without relying on large amounts of training data. (Press Release: 2019/11/25)About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 130,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.9 trillion yen (US$35 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com.About Fujitsu LaboratoriesFounded in 1968 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. is one of the premier research centers in the world. With a global network of laboratories in Japan, China, the United States and Europe, the organization conducts a wide range of basic and applied research in the areas of Next-generation Services, Computer Servers, Networks, Electronic Devices and Advanced Materials. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/group/labs/en/. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Fewer desks, more open spaces: How the pandemic is changing Singapore’s offices

SINGAPORE - It is 8.30am on March 27, 2023. Mrs Aileen Tan takes a water bottle and cardigan from her office locker, picks her desk for the day, and settles down to work. Two hours in, she heads to a soundproof "phone booth" to take a call. Mrs Tan leaves early for a medical appointment, planning to work from home afterwards. If she needs anything in the office, she knows the onsite concierge is on standby to help. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Fujitsu Honored with Top Award in Recognition of Achievements to Promote Work-Style Transformation through Remote-Working for the ‘New Normal’ Era

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced it has been recognized with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, receiving the highest award in the "Top 100 Telework Pioneers" contest sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.The Ministry evaluated Fujitsu highly on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included a rapid effort to achieve unprecedented levels of remote-working during the state of emergency announced earlier this year. Fujitsu was additionally commended for the recent roll-out of its "Work Life Shift" initiative and related activities to promote remote-working and reimagine the concept of work for the "New Normal" era. Going forward, Fujitsu will continue to demonstrate its leadership in the venue of work-style transformation, pursuing and promoting optimal ways of working to realize its Purpose(1) while contributing to the acceleration of digital transformation by providing customers with references for new ways of working that implemented internally."Top 100 Telework Pioneers" Contest: Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications AwardWith the aim of promoting the adoption of remote-working practices, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has started since fiscal 2015 to designate companies and organizations that are successfully and proactively promoting the introduction and use of remote-work as "telework pioneers," selecting 100 exemplary organizations each year through the contest for special recognition. Since fiscal 2016, the highest award granted for exceptional achievements in this area has been the "Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award," honoring organizations whose initiatives serve as a positive example for others to follow.90% Remote-Working Rate Amidst State of Emergency and "Work Life Shift" CommendedIn response to the Japanese government's declaration of a state of emergency during the peak of COVID-19 infections earlier this year, Fujitsu introduced a comprehensive and expanded remote-working policy to protect its employees and society, moving decisively to achieve an implementation rate of approximately 90% and making remote-working styles the default for Group employees in Japan(2). Even after the declaration of the state of emergency was lifted, Fujitsu demonstrated its commitment to new ways of working with its bold "Work Life Shift" initiative, which established flexible, remote-working styles as the norm for approximately 80,000 Group employees in Japan. With an ongoing remote-working rate of about 80%, Fujitsu has additionally encouraged the use of remote-work with business trips to successfully help employees transition away from transfer assignments that separate them from their families.Overview of "Work Life Shift"In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fujitsu has fully embraced its vision for a digital-first future, embarking on a path to further accelerate its transformation to a DX company with its "Work Life Shift" concept, which represents a comprehensive initiative to realize employee well-being by shifting preexisting notions of 'life' and 'work' through digital innovation. This concept demonstrates Fujitsu's leadership in driving the digital transformation of working culture and spaces in Japan, where many companies have yet to fully embrace the potential of digital technologies to maximize efficiency and creativity in the workplace. This includes a reevaluation of the conventional practice of commuting to work in fixed offices, as well as the promotion of a variety of measures from both the personnel system and office environment to create new value, encourage innovation, and create an employee experience anchored by the principles of high autonomy and mutual trust.(1) Purpose The company's raison d'etre and role to play. The company defines its purpose as "Fujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation."(2) Group employees in Japan excluding some employees at manufacturing sites or on-site customer supportAbout FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 130,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.9 trillion yen (US$35 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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