Breakthru 2011 Finalists
Who do you think will win? Tell us and find out LIVE on March 16th at the Fredericton Convention Centre. Starting March 2nd watch CBC News New Brunswick for profiles on each of the finalists. You can vote for the Viewers' Choice Award starting March 10 on the Breakthru page on the CBC website.
airMe | Yan Simard | Fredericton
Information about products can be found in a number of ways, like in books or on the Web. But rarely is it available where you’re using that product, when you need it the most. AirMe’s technology allows manufacturers to place small electronic tags inside products that, when you wave your smartphone near it, instantly displays the product knowledge you’re looking for.
The Daily Gleaner Profiles airMe: Shopping savvy in an app | Read article
CyberPsyc | Darren Piercey | Fredericton
The anxiety that arises from phobias accounts for millions of reported sick days every year. One of the most effective treatments for phobias involves working with the object of fear in a safe environment—a cost-prohibitive solution for many people. CyberPsyc uses virtual reality technology to create scenarios and treatment programs that are accessible and affordable for everyone.
Team partner: Carl Callewaert
The Telegraph Journal Profiles CyberPsyc: Phobia Sufferers Benefit from Breakthru Finalist's Work | Read article
gingle | Erik Gingles | Moncton
Today, a growing number of people communicate every aspect of their daily lives via social media sites. Whether it's posting status updates, pictures, or links, social media is here to stay. Gingle plans to take that sharing to the next level with the live video that people can stream from their smartphones. With Gingle, users will be able broadcast or tune into live events, as they unfold, anywhere in the World.
Team: Natasha O'Brien | Steven Shea
The Times & Transcript Profiles gingle: Erik Gingles' GPS-based social video media concept in running for lucrative investment | Read article
The Telegraph Journal Profiles gingle: Breakthru Finalists Has Smart Phone Gamer Changer | Read article
Enovex | Scott Walton | Saint John
Climate change has exponentially impacted our planet’s environmental stability and natural habitats where we work, play and live. A typical coal plant emits one million tons of carbon dioxide every year. Enovex’s carbon capture technology for coal plants can remove 90 percent of the carbon dioxide found in flue gasses. The world’s first hybrid membrane-adsorbent system, its annual cost is expected to be less than the taxes some coal plants pay on their carbon emissions.
The Telegraph Journal profiles Enovex: Entrepreneur hopes to market carbon capture system | Read article
SceneSharp | Jordan deWinter | Fredericton
All over the World, the video surveillance market struggles with three major problems: poor image quality—especially at night, identifying what’s moving and where, and massive volumes of storage hungry, uneventful video. Scene Sharp’s camera lens and chip technology automatically detects motion, identifies the 3D location of a moving object, communicates data about its size and shape, and improves image quality by at least three times of what is currently offered in the market.
Team partners: Yun Zhang | Pablo Alvarez
The Daily Gleaner profiles SceneSharp: New Company Wants To Bring Satellite Technology Down To Earth | Read article
The Telegraph Journal profiles SceneSharp: UNB prof, students team up to pitch new, sharper surveillance technology | Read article
SustainaChem | Kaila Thomasson | Sackville
Crops grown in Canada and abroad often contain chemical pesticides that can be harmful to human health and the natural environment. Food producers depend on pesticides to protect crop yields and profits. However, consumers are increasingly demanding entirely “green” alternatives. SustainaChem’s solution is a new pesticide derived from Boron, a non-toxic, naturally occurring earth element that is safe for both human consumption and the environment at large.
Team partners: Stephen Westcott | Felix Baerlocher
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