[wanabidii] Press Releases: State Department Announces the Winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: State Department Announces the Winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge 07/08/2014 05:36 PM EDT State Department Announces the Winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 8, 2014 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance is pleased to announce the winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge. This challenge asked the general public for proposals on what information technology tools and concepts can support future arms control inspections. For arms control treaties, on-site inspections are critical to bolstering confidence and increasing transparency among partners, but current methods may be enhanced by newer inspection tools and processes. For example, U.S. inspectors are exploring the possibility of using RFID technology to improve tracking capabilities during inspections. For the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge, we received interest from more than 200 potential solvers around the United States. One solver was awarded for his proposal to use visible light communications (VLC) to improve and expedite arms control inspections. Mr. Michael A. Ricciardi is awarded the prize of $10,000. Mr. Ricciardi’s proposal described using VLC for indoor navigation within a facility where the data is fed to fixed lighting sources in each room, section, or compartment of a facility so that wherever the inspectors go they will have access to instant continuous navigation data. The Innovation in Arms Control Challenges demonstrates one way the U.S. Department of State is exploring new ideas to shape its understanding of modern capabilities that can support diplomacy in the 21st century. Media Contact: Grant Schneider, SchneiderGW@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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