How researchers at Keio University use SoftBank’s 5G technology to develop new solutions
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KRIS (Keio Research Institute at SFC (Shonan Fujisawa Campus)) and SoftBank Corp. announced that they have started joint research on use cases of 5G.
The SFC Research Laboratories introduced a portable 5G facility developed by SoftBank Corp. and a MEC(*1) server in anticipation of demonstration experiments on various use cases in the local 5G.
We constructed our own 5G networks on the premises of the Shonan Fujisawa Campus (hereinafter referred to as SFCs) of Keio University.
The constructed 5G network is incorporated into the existing network of SFC, and the verification which the SFC laboratory carries out the operation using the portal site for the management is progressing.
5G network constructed this time is connected to the academic research network operated by WIDE project (*2).
In collaboration with various research organizations, companies, and local governments, the system is expected to be utilized in demonstration experiments of use cases in 5G.
Specifically, cameras installed on the university premises are transmitted via 5G.
Experiments to visualize the congestion rate of bus stops and parking lots on the premises, navigation for pedestrians, and information distribution that contributes to the security and safety of the premises are planned to be implemented to verify the sophistication and efficiency of campus operations.
The company also plans to open its 5G and MEC-server to students and verify new use-case developments.
(*1) Multi-access Edge Computing: A technique that enables communication optimization and speedup by deploying data-processing functions at locations close to the terminal.
(*2) A research and operation project on the Internet formed across multiple universities.
Original Text: https://ampmedia.jp/2020/02/19/sfc/