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Conor McKenna, Director Market Development
ISIN 25th June 2014 Licensing IP from Universities
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TAPOIA Project Crew Communication Metrics
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• Original Science discovery; automatic detection of levels of prosodic accommodation between two interlocutors i.e. we can detect whether two people are communicating effectively.
• Non-verbal communication is critical is even more importance on the flight deck (given the high levels of instrumentation and situational awareness required)
• Aviation safety focus; we established need for objective metrics for assessing CRM skills in pilots.
• Funding for a ‘Lab to market’ applied research software development initiative in aviation (sponsored by Enterprise Ireland)
Speech science and aviation safety
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CIHS
We partnered with the aviation sector…
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• Crews working in mission critical environments need clear, concise communication.
• The physically restricted confines of a cockpit mean that good vocal communication and coherence are a critical skill.
• Pilots rely on each other to communicate clearly, especially in an emergency or difficult situations.
Why is this measurement technology important for pilots?
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Crew Score: 64%
ACC: 53/47
SLQ: 63/27
Overlap: 24%
We provide objective metrics and insights to enhance crew training
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Licensing IP from a University…..
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Others up ahead
Fair terms
Invisible Dangers
Post TX Support?
Clear processes
CrewFactors Licensing Experience…
Few Costs
Positive Experience
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Perception of licensing process perhaps…
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Feasibility study phase Invention Disclosure
Comm plus grant
External research partners
Initial patent application
Internal partners
Patent Review Commercial
partner
Hired Dev team for POC
Company Incorporates
Draft license terms
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Scientific validation
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• CrewFactors is a spin-out company from the Speech & Communications Lab at Trinity College Dublin.
• We have developed a patent pending speech analysis technology* to assist communications trainers and instructors to assess and debrief individuals on their team communication and collaboration skills.
• Our Performance reports contain several evidence based metrics that provide numerous insights into individual and team performance while undertaking a collaborative task.
• This software innovation has been lauded by International aviation training experts as a ‘Next generation’ crew assessment and debriefing tool.
About us
* More about the background research at www.tapoia.com
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Contact us today to discuss how CrewFactors can enhance team communication skills, collaboration and productivity in your organisation.
Conor McKenna
Director Market Development
CrewFactors Ltd
m: +353 1 893 4909
a: Trinity Technology campus, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. Ireland
Crewfactors Ltd - Registered Irish Company no. 534977
We measure effective team communication…