One of the characteristics of information
science and technology is the large number of scientific and
application fields it covers. Information science and technology
applications range from elementary signal processing to IT for
document processing, from base components to man-machine interfaces,
from high-speed network specification to groupware applications.
With 17 research labs in this field of study and
the only school in France specialising in Information
Engineering and Librarianship (ENSSIB), the la Doua
Science Park is a unique pole in France characterised by a policy
promoting interdisciplinarity (information science and technology
/ social sciences and the humanities…).
Thanks to a context favourable for innovation
many start-ups have established themselves on or near the la
Doua Science Park.
Information systems, data and multimedia document bases, smart
systems (LISI, RFV) : Researchers first work out paradigms in order to model data
or knowledge, evermore varied, vast and complex and also index
them so that efficient and relevant information retrieval can
be carried out. Researchers also aim at designing information
system architectures based on new technologies for communication
integrating services and data or document bases. The main fields
of application include medical IT, virtual libraries and geomatics.
Image
analysis and synthesis, shape recognition (LIGIM, RFV) : This field of study covers a number of techniques relating
to image processing, with applications in such fields as 3D-geometrical
modelling and the development of related tools, manufactured
objects reconstruction using 3D-sensors for digitalisation (applied
to medicine). Besides, artificial vision techniques have been
improved to solve the problems posed by stereo reconstruction
of objects or the measurement of similarities between images.
High-speed
networks (RESAM, LISI) : In this field of study, the purpose is to use new technologies
to improve computer networking. Work has been carried out on
the definition of high-performance protocols (bit-rates higher
than gigabits/second) and the optimisation of web caches for
multimedia data flow management.
User-oriented
IT (ICTT, CITI, NTIC) :
New
user interaction modes are designed which support new learning or
working paradigms : distance learning, teleworking, animation, cooperation
work, design and assessment of teaching tools.
Industrial
computing and automation (PRISMa, L3I, LAI) :
Researchers
in this field focus on the specification of real-time computer systems
(e.g. physical or time constraints in on-board systems), techniques
to improve efficiency through communication in the workplace, time
management through the improved flow management and industrial systems
control, modelling and simulation of physical processes, robotics.
Information
science (GRESI, RECODOC, SII) :
This
line of research focuses on the analysis of information systems for
document management (user needs, potential uses, new economic model
relating to document circulation, ...). Results can be applied to
virtual libraries (and particularly accesss to information and potential
uses), the design of multilingual document information systems.
Signal processing
:
Medical imaging (LISA, CREATIS) :
CREATIS is a pioneering lab specialized in medical imaging organised
as a research unit combinig science and healthcare (dynamic
imaging to track the evolution of complex phenomena, volume
imaging for 3-D reconstruction, ultrasound imaging).
Components,
microelectronics (LPM, CEGELY) :
Technical centres and modelling tools are available at la Doua
for components for electronics (LPM), power components (CEGELY)
or microtechnology in general (LPM).
Signal processing and biomedicine (LRMN, CNDRI) :
The applications of ionizing radiation and NMR, particularly
in biomedicine, are implemented to perform the non-destructive
characterisation of materials or to obtain tomographies.
Training
:
Initial
training :
ENSSIB trains 100 specialists in librarianship and information
management every year. INSA-Lyon trains120 computer science engineers every
year. 25 engineers have also been trained in its new Telecommunications,
services and uses department. Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University had537 students
in 1999. ESCPE-LYON trains 125 students in electronics and information
processing every year.
Continuing
training : CAST, ENSSIB's service for continuing training, ESCPE FCR Lyon,
Université Claude Bernard Lyon1's service for continuing training,
INSA-Lyon's service for continuing training.
Focus
on post-graduate schools :
Computer science and information for businesses :
DEA Documents multimédia, images et systèmes d'information
communicants (post-graduate research certificate in multimedia
documents, images and communicating information systems)
DEA Informatique et systèmes coopératifs pour l'entreprise
(post-graduate research certificate in computer science
and cooperative systems for businesses)
DEA Extractions des connaissances à partir des données
(post-graduate research certificate in data-based knowledge
retrieval)
DEA Construction des savoirs scientifiques (post-graduate
research certificate in elaboration of scientific knowledge)
Electronics, electrotechnics and automation : DEA Dispositifs de l'électronique intégrée (post-graduate
research certificate in integrated electronic devices)
DEA Génie électrique (post-graduate research certificate
in electrical engineering)
DEA Automatique industrielle (post-graduate research certificate
in industrial automation)
DEA Images et systèmes (post-graduate research
certificate in images and systems)
Science and healthcare - EDISS : DEA Ingénierie médicale et biologique(post-graduate
research certificate in medical and biological engineering)
Mathematics and fundamental computer science : DEA Informatique fondamentale(post-graduate
research certificate in fundamental computer science)
Business
:
The la Doua
technopole boasts 60 companies involved in IT. Many start-ups have
established themselves on or near the la Doua Science Park.
An
overview of innovations and achievements at la Doua
Video
indexing : the relavant sequence at a glance
LISI
- LISA - RFV
As
part of the SESAME project (supported by CNET, INA and France
3), the LISI, LISA, RFV and LIP labs have developed a semantic
indexing system for video systems. This tool enables users to
promptly access the relevant video sequence from databases.
This approach was taken further with the RECIS project (supported
by France Télécom R&D, INRIA, Nouvelles Frontières). The aim
is a better access to multimedia information.
A
better visualisation of the heart for an improved prevention
of infarction.
CREATIS
Myocardial
infarction is the first cause of mortality in France. CREATIS,
together with healthcare professionals and the IôDP company,
has worked on functional imaging of myocardial ischemia. The
aim is to develop a method to precisely diagnose the different
ischemic states. Such a diagnosis helps choose among new therapies.
Rhône-Alpes museums on line!
RFV
Museums
on line, Sully Group, and the INSA-Lyon RFV lab are the spear-heads
of the Chrysalide project :
This project consists in digitalising, indexing, protecting
and promoting on the internet part of the exhibits available
in Rhône-Alpes museums (fine arts, scientific and technical
culture, industry). Ultimately, this portal, intended for the
general public, professionals and eductators (art editors, researchers,
creators of teaching tools…), is to offer a 40,000-image database…
This represents a technical challenge for a reference heritage
site in the Rhône-Alpes region.
A
16th century on-line library
SSI
ENSSIB
is one of the main partners of the European DEBORA project (Digital
Access to Books of Renaissance). The objective of the project
is to develop tools for distant access to digitalised 16th century
collections in several European libraries with a view to widening
public access to heritage collections.
Network
: the bit-rate world record
RESAM
Together
with LIP (ENS-Lyon), UCBL's RESAM has developed a new protocol
called BIP (Basic Interface Protocol) which enables bit rates
greater than a Giga-bit per second (i.e. 128 MB per second)
: a world record..
Major
projects :
Research
Creation the Institute of Digital Document Sciences encouraged
by ENSSIB
The
purpose of ENSSIB is to offer multidisciplinary solutions to
problems related to digital documents.
Indeed, electronic management of technical documents (a.k.a.
documentics) draws on different fields. For instance, putting
specialised journals on-line does not boil down to digitalisation
(which would pertain to IT). A reflection on potential uses
should also be included (information science) as well as a study
of the associated legal aspects (intellectual property …).
This is the reason why the Institute of Digital Document Sciences,
encouraged by ENSSIB, gathers 17 local research teams concerned
with digital document management and representing a wide range
of subjects (from law to computer science via information science).
Infrastructures
Development of ENSSIB
ENSSIB
is a unique school in France. It trains specialists in librarianship
and documentation centre managers. As part of the U3M plan,
ENSSIB should develop and benefit from two new buildings on
the la Doua Science Park
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218 researchers
and 195 PhD students work in information science and technology
Research
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