nCOMM: A wireless network for volumetric video production

nCOMM：用于体积视频制作的无线网络

• 批准号: 10074787
• 金额: $ 6.37万
• 依托单位: NEPHELIE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Grant for R&D
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2023 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10074787
• 关键词: nCOMM; wireless; network; volumetric; video

The nCOMM project focuses on using cutting-edge wireless networking technology to generate high-quality volumetric videos in real time. Volumetric video is a technique that captures a three-dimensional space, such as a location or performance. It is used in a variety of industries, such as VR/AR experiences, education and training, video games, film/television production, and digital marketing. Typical applications include the production of lifelike digital twins (objects or people) for entertainment and telecommunications and immersive experiences that allow users to interact with virtual objects more intuitively.By streamlining the process of volumetric video production, the nCOMM project aims to open new business opportunities outside of the entertainment, gaming, and sports industries, such as in digital twins, surveying, real estate, and healthcare.In this project, NEPHELIE, a Bristol-based SME, will build a prototype demonstrator of a network solution called nCOMM, based on research from the High-Performance Networks Group of the University of Bristol. A new, AI-driven, technology called Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) will be used to generate incredibly realistic and detailed images which will be delivered over an optimised network.The nCOMM networking solution incorporates several key innovations, including highly accurate timing to support the synchronization of dozens of high-resolution cameras, ultra-low-latency and high-bandwidth wireless video data transfers to support AI-driven volumetric video applications, and dynamic adjustment of the network operating parameters according to the application's requirements.NEPHELIE will demonstrate that combining nCOMM's highly-efficient wireless network with NeRFs' ability to create detailed and realistic 3D renderings will produce a flexible and adaptable volumetric video solution with a clear business growth potential in various industry sectors. Using NeRF technology for volumetric video offers numerous benefits over traditional methods, including the ability to support real-time applications and create accurate 3D renderings even under difficult environmental conditions.The project will involve reviewing the industry's state-of-the-art, conducting market research, creating system designs and specifications, implementing a proof-of-concept demonstration, and producing a final report with a roadmap towards the commercialisation of the nCOMM solution.NEPHELIE intends to use its previous expertise in leading large innovation projects and its experience in working with local businesses, universities, and government organizations to successfully deliver the project and capitalise on this promising business opportunity by commercialising the nCOMM solution.The project findings will be made available to the wider UK industry so everyone can benefit from the project's learnings thus stimulating new economic growth opportunities at a regional and national level.

nCOMM项目的重点是使用先进的无线网络技术来生成高质量的体积视频在真实的时间。立体视频是一种捕捉三维空间的技术，例如位置或表演。它被用于各种行业，如VR/AR体验，教育和培训，视频游戏，电影/电视制作和数字营销。典型的应用包括生产逼真的数字双胞胎（物体或人）用于娱乐和电信，以及允许用户更直观地与虚拟物体交互的沉浸式体验。通过简化体积视频制作的过程，nCOMM项目旨在打开娱乐，游戏和体育行业之外的新商机，例如数字双胞胎，测量，真实的房地产，在该项目中，NEPHELIE（一家位于布里斯托尔的中小型企业）将根据布里斯托大学高性能网络组的研究成果，建立一个名为nCOMM的网络解决方案原型演示器。一项名为Neural Radiance Fields（NeRFs）的人工智能驱动的新技术将用于生成逼真而细致的图像，并通过优化的网络传输。nCOMM网络解决方案融合了多项关键创新，包括高度精确的定时，以支持数十台高分辨率摄像机的同步，超低延迟和高带宽无线视频数据传输，以支持AI驱动的立体视频应用，以及根据应用需求动态调整网络运行参数。NEPHELIE将展示结合nCOMM的高度-高效的无线网络加上NeRFs创建细节逼真的3D渲染的能力，将产生一种灵活、适应性强的立体视频解决方案，在各个行业领域都有明显的业务增长潜力。与传统方法相比，使用NeRF技术进行体积视频具有许多优点，包括支持实时应用的能力，以及即使在困难的环境条件下也能创建精确的3D渲染。该项目将涉及审查行业最新技术水平、进行市场调查、创建系统设计和规格、实施概念验证演示、并生成最终报告，其中包括nCOMM解决方案商业化的路线图。NEPHELIE打算利用其之前在领导大型创新项目方面的专业知识以及与当地企业，大学，与政府机构合作，成功推行项目，并将nCOMM解决方案商业化，以把握这个商机。项目的研究结果将向更广泛的因此每个人都可以从项目的学习中受益，从而在区域和国家层面刺激新的经济增长机会。