I would almost agree, but if I can make a simple jpeg compression in class using Matlab, then i would wonder about its worthiness as a patent. Also, any format, for it to be accepted, needs to be free so that It gains acceptance. I don't feel like people should make money off formats, it seems somehow wrong.
Well if they aren't funding a Grand challenge its because they are funding the URBAN challenge. Instead of driving around a desert, we are supposed to drive around an "urban landscape" and be able to pass cars, follow california traffic laws etc. Another big change is that they are funding university teams in-ADVANCE! Our team got $1Million straight up, so we can buy a new car and all the electronics and sensors we need to make the best system possible. Since we are all students, the system we build IS going to be the best, as our interests all lie in this field, i.e. we do it because we love it, not 'cause we have to. I've heard of many other universities and programs that are also receieving funding, so if anything, they are pitching out more money that before!
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I would almost agree, but if I can make a simple jpeg compression in class using Matlab, then i would wonder about its worthiness as a patent. Also, any format, for it to be accepted, needs to be free so that It gains acceptance. I don't feel like people should make money off formats, it seems somehow wrong.
Well if they aren't funding a Grand challenge its because they are funding the URBAN challenge. Instead of driving around a desert, we are supposed to drive around an "urban landscape" and be able to pass cars, follow california traffic laws etc. Another big change is that they are funding university teams in-ADVANCE! Our team got $1Million straight up, so we can buy a new car and all the electronics and sensors we need to make the best system possible. Since we are all students, the system we build IS going to be the best, as our interests all lie in this field, i.e. we do it because we love it, not 'cause we have to. I've heard of many other universities and programs that are also receieving funding, so if anything, they are pitching out more money that before!