Objective The security market and owners of urban soft targets and critical infrastructure, require high definition surveillance systemsto monitor safety and security. Our innovative solution meets these needs by providing a value for money, light sensitivesensor that produces high definition images of non-illuminated areas at night and in low light conditions.Current technology suffers from poor light conversion and sensitivity therefore, to see at night and in low light conditions, thescene needs to be illuminated. Our proposal is to improve sensitivity by using sensors with organic compounds that aresensitive to background sky radiation (1.5 micron). We will also develop Application Specific Integrated Circuits to processthe sensor output. The novelty in our innovation is the integration of new technologies and the processing of data producedby a 1.5 micron organic sensor. This will deliver high resolution images at night and in low light conditions.Our solution will reduce the energy required to illuminate urban soft targets and critical infrastructure. Added benefits includea reduction in light pollution and that surveillance can be carried out in areas which have lighting restrictions. Thedevelopment of a proven, production ready system is the ultimate aim of the project. In Phase 1 we will carry out a feasibilitystudy to verify the technological, practical and economic viability of our proposal. Our feasibility study will consider the resultsof relevant European and International research.We plan to further develop our prototype and carry out a small-scale demonstration of our innovative solution. The results ofPhase1 will inform the direction of our future development activity in Phase 2. Our plan for full commercialisation of theproject will be to market the product initially in Europe and extending this globally. The Phase1 report will form the basis ofthe proposal for further development activity and identify any issues to be addressed in Phase2. Fields of science social sciencespolitical sciencespolitical transitionsterrorismnatural scienceschemical sciencesorganic chemistryengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensorsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyplanetary sciencesnatural satellitesnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollution Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.7. - Secure societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens Main Programme H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument Topic(s) DRS-17-2014-1 - Critical infrastructure protection topic 7: SME instrument topic: “Protection of Urban soft targets and urban critical infrastructures” Call for proposal H2020-SMEInst-2014-2015 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SMEINST-1-2014 Funding Scheme SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1 Coordinator OVERVIEW LIMITED Net EU contribution € 50 000,00 Address SUDLOW ROAD 14 SW18 1HP London United Kingdom See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region London Inner London — West Wandsworth Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 71 429,00
