SigMet - Partners
TUIASI - CO
Among the 56 public institutions of higher education in Romania, „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi has the oldest tradition in engineering education being one of the flagships of Romanian research society. Its leadership capacity is proven by the large number or research project obtained in national and international competitions and carried out in the last five years: 83 international projects, 940 national project as coordinator and 483 as partner. The obtained results have been reported in 2087 ISI indexed papers and 59 patents. „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi has 11 faculties with 12000 students enrolled at license level, 3500 at master studies and 800 PhD students. Among all the faculties, the oldest one is the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. In 2010 the faculty celebrated 100 years by celebrating its famous precursors: Dragomir Hurmuzescu and Stefan Procopiu. Within the above mentioned institution, The Electrical Measurements Department, where the partner research team is hosted, currently encompassing 22 researchers, is one of the most important research groups focusing its activity on the most state-of-the-art techniques, procedures and methods designed for measurement data acquisition, processing, monitoring and remotely transmission in industrial processes field. The department has developed leading expertise in long-standing collaborations with industrial and academic partners in the fields of signal processing. Under FP6 and FP7, the department has been involved in 7 European Commission-funded projects. The Electrical Measurement Department and it's research center METROS was awarded with the highest degree of confidence ("Excellence in research") by the Romanian Ministry of Research, Education and Youth
Main tasks in project: Establishing device's hardware architecture: Smart meter module, Establishing device's software architecture: Smart meter module, Load signature identification module, Software design and development (Smart meter module, LSI module, PLC module RTD module), Smart meter system validation, System optimization. Functional model documentation development. Also, as a project coordinator will be responsible for the overall planning and monitoring of the work of the Consortium. It will track deliverables and be responsible for the management, progress reports, cost statements, and the final report.
ROMSOFT – P1
RomSoft SRL is a software development company headquartered in Iasi, Romania. The quality of our services, as well as the high levels of standardization, evaluation, maintenance and improvement of its organizational processes, were officially recognized in 2004 when the company was awarded the ISO 9001-2000 accreditation. Its main fields of activity include: designing and implementation of customer specific software applications, outsourcing and consultancy services. RomSoft took interest in the research and design of scalable systems with electronic, informational and telecommunication components, that allow automated telemonitoring, in real time, anytime and anywhere by using various means of communication. As a general rule, RomSoft tries to balance the drive to use the latest technologies with the ultimate goal of providing its customers with compatible and sustainable solutions. Here is a short overview of the software technologies used by Romsoft: Development process based on MSF (Microsoft Solutions Framework), Programming languages: C#, VB.NET, C++, C, Java, PHP, Technologies/frameworks: .NET 2.0, ASP.NET, .NET 3.5 (WCF, WPF, WF, Cardspace), MFC, Win32, ActiveX, COM, Java Beans, JSP, Operating systems: Windows, Unix, Linux, RT Linux
An important part of RomSoft research work takes place in the European research projects. In 2003, RomSoft entered a FP5 EU funded project where RomSoft built a system that provides the technology and methods for specific Internet based signals telemonitoring. Currently, RomSoft is involved in a FP7 project called “DIAdvisor” (http://www.diadvisor.eu) where it is responsible with building the database and creating the user interface.
Main tasks in project: Establishing device's software architecture: PLC module, Real time display module, Software design and development (PLC module, RTD module), Smart meter system validation, System optimization, Functional model documentation development, Technology transfer plan development.
UPB - P2
University Politehnica of Bucharest is the biggest technical university in the country and also a very important research institute in Romania. The significant number of teachers that have scientific well-reputed performance lead to important cooperation with EU states through projects that received financing from European Institutions such as: 38 projects- CDI Frame Program of the EU, 71 projects of participation in Erasmus programs and mobility, 33 projects through universities cooperation, 30 projects through bilateral agreements and 26 projects through international programs. The research teams have successfully accessed national financing programs for scientific and technological research.
The Electrical Engineering Faculty has 1400 students and 80 teachers. The school offers first class education and research opportunities in a carefully selected number of 5 areas in engineering and economical engineering. The classes are modern, up-to-date and industrially relevant due to long lasting relations with professional institutions. The Measurement and Metrology Research Centre (UPB-CMIM), CNCSIS accredited, develop researches activity in the field of measurement science: sensors, transducers, new measurement systems, micro-processor applications in the measurement chains, virtual instrumentation, metrological testings, field bus application in power measurement, power quality, scientific instrumentation.
Main tasks in project: Establishing device's hardware architecture: PLC module, Software design and development. Smart meter module, Establishing the test procedure, Dissemination, Project results valorification plan development.
ELECTRA – P3
The year 2011 owns a special meaning for the ELECTRA company, marking the celebration of 20 years of activity. The balance of the past is extraordinary for us. We own 20 years of experience in the production of electronic equipment, of permanent innovation and of continuous development. We are proud to have brought intercoms in the houses of millions of Romanian people, offering them safety and comfort. In Romania the ELECTRA intercom is THE INTERCOM and the numbers speak for themselves: it was installed in over 1.700.000 apartments, has a market share of over 75%, and over 7.000.000 people wear the ELECTRA card with their keys. Through quality, reliability and competitive pricing, ELECTRA has earned its position of market leader. To reach this level, we have invested all the resources in the creation of our products: people, knowledge, technology. During these 20 years, ELECTRA turned into a modern factory, where the intercoms are entirely produced, starting from the concept and reaching the final form: a production facility of 4.000 m²; 150 employees; its own research & development department; production of RFID technology; production of printed circuit boards; SMD and THT electronic assembly; plastic injection; metallic cases processing; final assembly and testing; certified quality and environmental management system.
For ELECTRA, the present and the future are equivalents of the continuous development of products for the purpose of bringing extra benefits to our clients: more safety and more comfort, at unrivalled prices. After 20 years of audio intercoms, the moment has come to move to another level: the VIDEOINTERCOM. For the first time on the Romanian market, the new generation of ELECTRA (TOUCH LINE) video intercoms introduces two new concepts: the TOUCH keyboard and the GLASS technology. The TOUCH keyboard represents the most advanced solution in the field, being based on the state-of-the art electronics and on the complete removal of mechanical keys. The exterior of this keyboard is just a graphic representation on the case of the video intercom and the desired function can be selected through a simple touch of the printed surface. The simplicity of use, the increased reliability and the lighting of the functions are just a few of the advantages users can enjoy. The GLASS technology implies a minimalist style and the use of fine materials, which offer an exquisite elegance to the products, keeping them in trend with the world tendencies in the field of design.
Main tasks in project: Establishing device's hardware architecture: Real time display, Establishing device's mechanical architecture, Electronic and mechanical hardware design and development, Establishing the test procedure, Smart meter system validation, Functional model documentation development, Technology transfer plan development.
