Laboratory of Embedded Communication Systems (COMES) - R&D Projects

• "Machine Learning Algorithms and In-memory Computing Acceleration"

  (April 2019 - March 2026). Program financed by the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory.

• "NeuroSoc: A multiprocessor system on chip with in-memory neural processing unit"

  (September 2022 - February 2026). NeuroSoC is an EU project funded through the Horizon programme. A consortium of partners is working together to develop a hybrid In Memory Neural Processing Unit (IMNPU) based processor for industrial, automotive, consumer, robotics, personal health, imaging and other application areas.

• "FORMOBILE: From mobile phones to court – A complete FORensic investigation chain targeting MOBILE devices"

  (May 2019 - April 2022). FORMOBILE is an EU project funded through the Horizon 2020 programme. A consortium of partners is working together to develop novel tools, standards and training related to mobile phone forensics.

• "Distributed computing and hardware acceleration of machine learning algorithms"

  (February 2016 - March 2019). Program financed by the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, in the context of IBM's research activity on distributed computing systems using P8 servers and hardware accelerators using the CAPI interface.

• "Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)"

  (September 2013 - December 2015). Program financed by Dialog Semiconductor Hellas AE, in the context of Bluetooth Low Energy systems.

• "Solid-state Storage Devices and Systems"

  (May 2008 - January 2016). Program financed by the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, in the context of IBM's research activity on Memory Technologies and Storage Systems.
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• "Systems for Aircraft and Satellite Communications"

  (June 2006 - June 2008). Program co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Greek Ministry of Development - General Secretariat for Research and Technology.

• "Upgrade of the A-7H Aircraft Simulator"

  (June 2006 - December 2006). Program financed by the Hellenic Airforce.

• "Advanced Technologies for Satellite Communications"

  (January 2004 - December 2007). Program financed by the Hellenic Aerospace Industry.

• "ALIAKMON - Data Transmission using OFDM and ECC techniques"

  (July 2002 - December 2006). Program financed by ATMEL HELLAS.

• "Data Controller for Scanning-Probe Data-Storage Systems"

  (January 2002 - January 2011). Program financed by the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, in the context of the research project "The Millipede: A future AFM-based data storage system" (Probe Storage).

• "Smart Small IP Devices - S2IPD"

  (December 2001 - May 2002). Program financed by the Fraunhofer-Institut fur offene Kommunikationssysteme (FOKUS), Germany. 

• "High Speed Transmission Technology over Residential Power-Lines"

  (October 2001 - September 2003). PAVET 2000 Program, in collaboration with ATMEL HELLAS and the Computer Technology Institute.

• "Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) technology"

  (October 2001 - September 2003). PAVET 2000 Program, in collaboration with ATMEL HELLAS and the Computer Technology Institute.

• "Anti-Aircraft Artillery Simulator - PYTHEAS"

  (October 2001 - September 2002). Program financed by the Greek Ministry of National Defence.

• "Channel Modelling and Error Control Algorithms for Digital Communications"

  (November 2000 - November 2003). KARATHEODORIS Program, University of Patras.

• "Printed Circuit Antenna Design"

  (November 2000 - January 2001). Program financed by the Digital Harmony Technologies Inc, USA.

• "Signalling protocols for xDSL technology"

  (January 2000 - December 2001. Program financed by the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory.

• "Algorithms for Mobile and Wireless Communication Networks"

  (November 1999 - March 2001). Program financed by the Greek Secretariat of Research and Technology.

• "Multi-processor Configuration for a highly-reliable Power Controller - EPIMITHEAS"

  (September 1999 - September 2001). Program financed by ALSTOM Hellas in collaboration with the Institute of Industrial Systems (IIS), Patras, Greece.

• "ARM Integrated Development Environment - AIDE"

  (December 1998 - December 2000). Program financed by DCT Hellas Company.

• "Establishment of an ATM Laboratory - Development of ATM Services"

  (October 1998 - February 2000). Program financed by the Greek Telecommunications Organisation (OTE), R&D Dept.

• "DSP144 - Development of a Coder for Wireless Data Transfer Systems"

  (September 1997 - May 1998). Program financed by DCT Hellas Company.

• "AEGIS - Technical Support for R&D Programs"

  (February 1997 - December 1998). Program financed by DCT Hellas Company.

• "IANOS - Wireless Network IEEE802.11 and IEEE802.3 Interconnection"

  (January 1997 - June 1998). Program financed by DCT Hellas Company.

• "ATM255 Material Technology"

  (January 1997 - December 1998). Program financed by DCT Hellas Company. Libraries for ATM technology material.

• "Cordless Business Communication System - COBUCO"

  (September 1995 - August 1999). EU-ACTS project 0233.

• "Package for New Operational Autostereoscopic Multiview Systems and Applications - PANORAMA"

  (September 1995 - August 1998). EU-ACTS project 078.

• "Development of Physical Interfaces - DELPHI"

  (May 1995 - October 1995). Program financed by GMD-FOKUS Institute, Germany.

• "Development of Voice mail and Video mail in PC environment"

  (October 1994 - October 1996). Co-financed Program 92PS8 in collaboration with INTRACOM SA, Greece.

• "Design and Development of a Data Transfer through Power Lines System"

  (September 1994 - May 1996). Program financed by COMPTEL Company.

• "Realization of a system for Automatic (Speaker Independent) Greek Language Recognition of pronounced digits 1 to 0 and certain chosen control commands"

  (September 1994 - May 1995). Co-financed Program 92PS8 in collaboration with SIEMENS HELLAS Company.

• "Pan European Reference - Configuration for IBC Services Management - PRISM"

  (February 1994 - December 1994). EU-RACE project R2041. Object Oriented methods applied in the management of Telecommunications Networks.

• "ASN.1 Coprocessor Cell for European Networking Technology - ACCENT"

  (February 1994 - July 1996). EU-ESPRIT-III 9169 program. Coding system of ASN-1 language for the PCI-bus.

• "Digital Stereoscopic Imaging and Applications - DISTIMA"

  (January 1992 - December 1995). EU-RACE II project 11813 in collaboration with INTRACOM SA, Greece.  Development of a UNI 155 Mbps system.

• "Management and Protection of Forest Ecosystems with emphasis on Forest Fires and Restoration of Fire Destroyed Areas"

  (January 1992 - December 1993). EU-STRIDE HELLAS project 293.

• "Utilities for Integrated Networks"

  (November 1991 - December 1992). INTRACOM SA, Greece.

• "Design and Demonstration of a System for Decision Support in Forest Fire Detection and Prevention"

  (October 1991 - October 1993). EU-EPOCH project CT91 0040 in collaboration with the FEL-TNO Institute, Holland.

• "Engineering Education for Development of Digital Communication Products"

  (1990-1991). Ministry of Research and Technology, Greece.

• "Dynamically Adaptable Multi-Service System - DAMS"

  (October 1989 - 1991). EU-ESPRIT II project EP2146. Development of control devices for an Ethernet to DAMS Gateway.

• "Metropolitan Area Communication System - MAX"

  (April 1989 - April 1991). EU-ESPRIT II project EP2100. Development of control devices for an Ethernet to MAX Gateway.

• "Research and Development Support for Telecommunications Products"

  (April 1989 - December 1990). EU-Mediterranean Programmes.

• "Design and Realization of a Two Layers Optic Local Area Computer Network"

  (September 1987 - September 1989). Ministry of Research and Technology, Greece.

• "Integrated Broadband Communication Network - IBCN"

  (June 1986 - December1986). EU-RACE I project.

• "Local Integrated Optical Network - LION"

  (September 1985 - August 1989). EU-ESPRIT project 169. Development of an Ethernet to LION Gateway, in collaboration with ALCATEL-TITN, France.

• "Study of Local Area Computer Network-Definition phase"

  (July 1985 - June 1986). Ministry of Research and Technology, Greece.

• "Realization of a Laser-Doppler Speed Counter"

  (September 1984 - September 1985). Laboratory of Thermodynamics, University of Patras.