Simulation, Testing, Verification, and Validation (STV2) of Autonomous Driving
STV2 is a set of processes that support the development, validation, and operation of autonomous driving systems from the perspectives of safety and cost. The scope, architecture, and critical components of STV2, as well as how the full lifecycle of autonomous driving systems is covered, is presented in this white…
Stabilizing Qubits with Dynamic Frequencies, the Implications on Post-Quantum Encryption Protocols, and A Hybrid Quantum Internet
The paper discusses how stabilized qubits can impact encryption methods, such as quantum key distribution (QKD) and Quantum Elliptical Curve Cryptography (QECC), by enhancing computational integrity and error rates. However, the ability to stabilize qubits also introduces potential risks, as it may lead to vulnerabilities in quantum cryptographic systems if…
WEB 3.0: The Evolution of Information-Centric Networks
The aim of Web 3.0 is to revolutionize how users interact with and derive value from information in the digital age. By providing a framework for efficient information organization, value creation, and privacy preservation, solutions to critical challenges facing the current internet ecosystem are offered. The technical architecture, economic model,…
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING ARCHITECTURE (ADA): Enabling Intelligent, Automated, and Connected Vehicles and Transportation
As the automotive industry continues its rapid evolution toward autonomy, this document describes a prototypical Autonomous Driving Architecture (ADA) along with a promising application ecosystem. It comprehensively explores fundamental components within ADA, ranging from hardware and software stack layers to regulatory and ethical considerations. Trends and challenges: The document sets…
Ethics and Empathy-Based Human-AI Partnering: Exploring the Extent to which Cultural Differences Matter When Developing an Ethical Technical Standard
This white paper reports insights derived from two workshops held in Tokyo in June 2024, conducted to explore Japanese and regional insights on ethical questions regarding the use of technology to emulate empathy, general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI), and human-AI partnering. Key recommendations from the workshop are as follows: 1) To…
IEEE Industry Connections (IEEE-IC) 3D Body Processing (3DBP) Initiative – An Introduction
The background, goals, and status for the IEEE 3D body processing (3DBP) initiative are introduced in this white paper. This initiative was launched in the first quarter of 2016 with an initial focus on exploring technology standardization opportunities for hardware and software technologies across the “3D body processing” pipeline; i.e.,…
The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Extended Reality (XR) Report--Extended Reality (XR) Ethics in Medicine
Extended Reality (XR) for medical use cases is proving to be beneficial to both patients and healthcare professionals as well as all other stakeholders throughout the healthcare industry. Healthcare is one of the largest industries to adopt XR technology. Some of the XR use-cases include helping surgeons better perform surgeries,…
A Transdisciplinary Framework for Effective and Reliable Continuum of Care
There is a critical need to identify electronic health records without compromising the privacy and confidentiality of patient data. This white paper discusses important possible parameters associated with electronic health records that could be used for this identification. The core objective of this white paper is to set a stage…
Key Parameters for Identifying Electronic Health Records Without Violating Privacy
There is a critical need to identify electronic health records without compromising the privacy and confidentiality of patient data. This white paper discusses important possible parameters associated with electronic health records that could be used for this identification. The core objective of this white paper is to set a stage…