Reducing delays in wireless networks
Congestion control system could help streaming video, mobile games, and other applications run more smoothly.
April 9, 2020 • ~8 min
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A smart surface for smart devices
External system improves phones’ signal strength 1,000 percent, without requiring extra antennas.
Feb. 3, 2020 • ~4 min
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Sending clearer signals
Associate Professor Yury Polyanskiy is working to keep data flowing as the “internet of things” becomes a reality.
Jan. 11, 2020 • ~9 min
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System helps smart devices find their position
Connected devices can now share position information, even in noisy, GPS-denied areas.
Oct. 2, 2019 • ~9 min
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How cities can leverage citizen data while protecting privacy
Study offers models for preserving the privacy of citizens while using their data to improve government services.
Sept. 25, 2019 • ~8 min
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Kicking neural network automation into high gear
Algorithm designs optimized machine-learning models up to 200 times faster than traditional methods.
March 21, 2019 • ~8 min
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Putting data privacy in the hands of users
New platform acts as a gatekeeper to ensure web services adhere to a user’s custom data restrictions.
Feb. 20, 2019 • ~7 min
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Converting Wi-Fi signals to electricity with new 2-D materials
Device made from flexible, inexpensive materials could power large-area electronics, wearables, medical devices, and more.
Jan. 28, 2019 • ~7 min
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The privacy risks of compiling mobility data
Merging different types of location-stamped data can make it easier to discern users’ identities, even when the data is anonymized.
Dec. 7, 2018 • ~8 min
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A step toward personalized, automated smart homes
System that automatically identifies people moving around indoors could enable self-adjusting homes.
Oct. 17, 2018 • ~9 min
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