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DFW Innovation Economy: Labor Pool Talent

by | Sep 11, 2018
Part 8 of our series on the drivers of an innovation economy looks at the single biggest contributor — local talent.  4 charts show how we stack up.
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On Tap: Dallas Chocolate Festival, Hay Festival, & TechNest Fall Series
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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A diagram from Capital One Services’ Patent No. 10062177 for the placement of augmented reality objects using a guide marker. [Illustration: Patent No. 10062177, Fig 1A, USPTO]
Dallas Invents: 104 Patents Granted for Week of Aug. 28
Patents granted include Toyota’s vision assist systems, iWear Holdings’ methods for sending messages wirelessly from a garment, Galderma’s acne treatments, and Capital One’s placement of augmented reality objects.
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On Tap: Rebel With a Cause, Gathering of Games & Ideation Week
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DFW Innovation Economy: Funding the Future in Four Charts

by | Aug 28, 2018
Part 6 of our innovation economy series addresses access to capital — and where we stand.
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DFW Innovation Economy: Frameworks for Success in 9 Infographics
by | Aug 24, 2018
Part 5 of our innovation economy series explores entrepreneurial communities and why metros including DFW are increasing efforts to support them.
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On Tap: Greater Dallas Planning Council Collaborative, Latino Leadership Luncheon, and Rebel with a Cause
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Botsitter’s patent #10049278 is system for remote care of an animal includes a robotic animal caregiver. Detail from Fig. 17 shows a smart collar that can determine geolocation and relay behavior information of an animal. [Illustration: USPTO, Patent 10049278]
Dallas Invents: 90 Patents Granted for Week of Aug. 14
Patents granted include Frito-Lay’s texture measurement apparatus; McAfee’s reputation scoring; Botsitter’s system for remote care of an animal; T-Mobile’s system for pairing with a mobile device; and Nestec’s pomegranate extract for treating fatty liver.
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Lovejoy ISD First in Education Sector to Use Richardson Company’s Security Tech

by | Aug 20, 2018
Richardson-based Enseo first developed the security wearable for the hotel industry. Now, it's adapted its emergency notification tech for schools.
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Birdie Beauty App Launching Hairstyling ‘On the Fly’
by | Aug 17, 2018
Via the Dallas beauty startup's soon-to-launch app, users will be able to schedule blowouts by professionals who can meet you at home, the office, the gym, or wherever else you may need a quick do.
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Dallas’ Paul Quinn Breaking Ground on 1st New On-Campus Building in 40 Years
by | Aug 17, 2018
The LEED-certified Trammell S. Crow Living and Learning Center will feature 30,000 square feet of residential space for students and 10,000 square feet of classroom and office space.
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On Tap: Around the World at Trinity Groves, PawFest & Women Power Technology
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‘High-tech Park’ from NY High Line Designer Coming to Dallas’ West End

by | Aug 16, 2018
The West End Plaza at Market and Corbin streets is part of the ongoing developments in the neighborhood where the Dallas Innovation Alliance is piloting smart cities tech.
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Babysitting App Wyndy Planning Expansion to DFW in Fall
by | Aug 15, 2018
News of its expansion plans in North Texas and beyond comes as Wyndy announced that it has raised $1 million in seed funding.
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Dollars for Good: TWU Gets Record $10M Gift & Mavs Foundation Creates Computer Lab for Homeless Parents
by | Aug 15, 2018
Plus, grants for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and Richland College as well as other social efforts to boost education and the workforce.
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Dallas Invents: 86 Patents Granted for Week of Aug. 7
Patents granted include AT&T’s method to detect and manage lip sync errors; IBM’s framework for analyzing information from a body camera; Gemmy Industries’ projector for an image with a firework effect; and Bank of America’s circuit board with “organic light emitting diode” light technology to help hearing or visually impaired users.
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