UHK Services

Here you will find a list and description of the individual services offered by the workplaces and departments of the University of Hradec Králové as part of the project.

DIT FIM UHK  DIQM FIM UHK  CFA FF UHK  CAT PřF UHK

Department of Information Technologies FIM UHK

Cybersecurity

Unique service areas include cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) as a security feature. Unique options for client support include designing the use of AI in traditional IT infrastructure to enhance cybersecurity, a cybersecurity consulting or solution design and implementation, including preparation for ISO 27001 audits, information, and cybersecurity training at several professional levels in accordance with the requirements of the Act and Decree on Cybersecurity and the requirements of the NIS2 Directive.

Group of product/services: Digital academy (education in digitization)

Contact: Ing. Tereza Otčenášková, BA, Ph.D., +420723608409, tereza.otcenaskova@uhk.cz

TAČR GAMA / 5672 Security baseline for power station control systems/ Design and industrial verification of security requirements and their implementation in power control systems.

Vigour Alfa Ltd./ MIT Applications, Smart Parking & Charging project / Analysis, design, and verification of the cyber security of the proposed system according to ISO 27001 and Act 181/2018 Coll. on Cyber Security.

Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic Security Research, Application Guarantor Hradec Králové Region / Project Use of Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security in Smart City / Analysis, design and verification of the use of AI for information and cyber security in Smart City.

Agent-based model simulations in real time

This service will provide the development of agent-based models and social simulations of complex systems. The models and simulations can be used, for example, (1) in testing hypotheses about the user or customer behavior in relation to the properties and parameters of products or software applications, (2) in predicting the evolution of the use of services and products, (3) in testing hypotheses about human behavior with respect to crisis management and emergency response. Furthermore, it is proposed to develop simulations running in real-time, applicable for training purposes (e.g. simulator of the Integrated Rescue System).

Group of product/services: Digital academy (education in digitization)

Contact: Ing. Tereza Otčenášková, BA, Ph.D., +420723608409, tereza.otcenaskova@uhk.cz

TAČR ČR / Reducing the Negative Impacts of Tourism on Ecosystems through an Intelligent Software Guide/simulation of visitor movement in selected locations.

COST Action CA18109 / Accelerating Global science In Tsunami HAzard and Risk analysis/simulation of evacuation, simulation of navigation application use.

Artificial intelligence

This service will provide the development of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning models, including training in these areas. Application areas might include service popularity prediction, anomaly detection, image classification as well as image segmentation (finding image pathologies), data analysis and context search, or optimal path finding.

Group of product/services: Digital academy (education in digitization)

Contact: Ing. Tereza Otčenášková, BA, Ph.D., +420723608409, tereza.otcenaskova@uhk.cz

Tringa Travel Ltd./ Creative vouchers for business, project Intelligent Search Using Artificial Intelligence/ Streamlining the portal search system and improving the quality of the user experience.

Škoda Auto, Inc. / contract research, project WEB Monitoring of Discussion Forums - CZ Market / Increasing customer satisfaction based on the use of monitoring of discussion forums. Automatic categorization of posts by models and motorization. Project for collecting unbiased feedback from real-life users.

Department of Informatics and Quantitative Methods FIM UHK

Data analysis and visualization

This service will offer consultations in web application development, mobile applications, applications in computer graphics and data visualization, processing of structured or unstructured data of various volumes, setting up and managing data storage, and training. Application areas may include, for example, the preparation of web or mobile applications for various business purposes, preparation of visualization of objects for commercial and other purposes, working with large volumes of data, e.g., from the field of services, marketing, government, environment, or analysis of the provided data.

Group of product/services: Digital academy (education in digitization)

Contact: Ing. Tereza Otčenášková, BA, Ph.D., +420723608409, tereza.otcenaskova@uhk.cz

Centre of Field Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology FF UHK

Services in the area of field archaeology and the subsequent processing of data and finds from archaeological excavations are provided by the Centre of Field Archaeology (CETA), a part of the Department of Archaeology of the Philosophical faculty UHK.

CETA is designed to provide services in the archaeological workflow and cover a broad spectrum of specific activities. The department is divided into three basic units: the field-excavation unit, the geoinformatics unit, and the laboratory for processing and conservation of archaeological finds. The services offered relate to the following areas:

  • Identification of subsurface relics of archaeological features using magnetometric measurements.
  • Digitisation of archaeological documentation using geographic information systems and 3D documentation of archaeological features and artefacts.
  • X-ray imagining of museum collection artefacts of up to 1000x400 mm.
  • Computed tomography of museum collection artefacts up to a maximum diameter of 150 mm.

Magnetometric survey

Identification of subsurface relics of archaeological features using magnetometry. The measurements are carried out with a Föerster Ferex 4.032 instrument in a configuration of 1-4 Ferex Con 650 probes.

South Bohemia Museum in České Budějovice

The aim was to refine the knowledge about the presence/absence of archaeological features along the route of the D4 highway under construction. The investigated site is located in the cadastral area Boudy and is marked as site No. 7. A geomagnetic survey was carried out on the 25th and 26th of October 2021. The surveyed site covered an area of 7675 m2. The aim was to detect subsurface archaeological features in the area designated for the excavation by the staff of the Museum in Písek.

Several distinct and extensive magnetic anomalies were detected at the site. These can be interpreted as manifestations of bedrock that protruded to the surface of the uncovered area in these places. No clear evidence of anthropogenic activity was found. Nevertheless, their occurrence at the site cannot be ruled out. The above-mentioned significant anomalies of geological origin only made their identification by magnetometer impossible.

magnetometrické měření

Digitisation

Digitisation of archaeological research documentation in geographic information systems, including the processing of 3D documentation. The service provides the complete digitisation process, starting with scanning non-digital documents and ending with creating a geodatabase of the archaeological event. It is also possible to order only partial stages of digitisation. 3D documentation takes two forms. The first one is 3D photogrammetry using Agisoft Metashape Professional software. The second form is scanning using Artec Leo and Space Spider 3D scanners.

X-ray imaging of archaeological artefacts and museum collections

Acquisition of X-ray images of objects up to 1000x400 mm is provided. The imaging is carried out on X-ray imaging equipment from Testima. The equipment comprises a chamber that allows placing objects up to 1 000 mm long and 400 mm wide to be imaged with a resolution of up to 40 µm. The device is equipped with two X-ray sources, one (80-200 kV, 500 W, 0,8 mm focus) for scanning metals and larger objects and another (40-120 kV, 36 W, 0,05 mm focus) for scanning lighter materials (e.g. ceramics, textiles) and more delicate artefacts (e.g. jewellery).

East Bohemia Museum in Pardubice

The aim of the imaging was to determine the state of preservation of artefacts, or the type of artefact covered with corrosion products. X-rays were taken in the presence of the client. In this case, we can adjust the image display to meet the specific requirements. The images allowed the client to inspect the state of preservation of archaeological finds made of iron and copper alloys, which assisted the restorers in the conservation of the respective artefacts, revealed defects that could cause damage to the object, and showed possible elements (e.g. tauzia) that are not visible on the surface due to corrosion, or technological features such as casting defects, etc.

Computed tomography of archaeological artefacts and museum collections

Reconstructive computed tomography is performed on the X-ray imaging equipment from Testima. The equipment includes a box with motorised rotation, which enables the sequential imaging necessary for retrieving images for reconstructive CT. The box can be placed in two positions. The upper position allows scanning with a resolution of approx. 50 µm of objects up to a size of approx. 80 mm, the lower position allows scanning with a resolution of approx. 150 µm of objects up to a size of approx. 200 mm. The device is equipped with two X-ray sources, one (80-200 kV, 500 W, 0,8 mm focus) for scanning metals and larger objects and another (40-120 kV, 36 W, 0,05 mm focus) for scanning lighter materials (e.g. ceramics, textiles) and more delicate artefacts (e.g. jewellery). CT reconstruction system allows 3D reconstruction of the scanned body and different means of its visualisation.

Charles University

Within the framework of the Charles University contract "UK-FF - KREAS: External analysis and sampling for archaeological purposes, Technical testing, and analysis of ceramic objects from archaeological excavations", the forming methods of two assemblages through microstructural analysis based on computed tomography of ceramic samples were evaluated. In the first case, the main subject was coarse pottery decorated with finger or nail incisions occurring at the beginning of the Late Iron Age over a wide geographical area of Europe. The analysis aimed to determine whether a specific technological chain is associated with this pottery.

The second assemblage was a selection of samples of ceramics from the Bulgarian site of Yurta-Stroyno. The pottery from this site was divided into two distinct provenance groups. The analysis aimed to determine whether the different recipes of ceramic materials corresponded to differences in the forming methods and whether these two groups reflected a more significant social configuration.

A Testima X-ray scanning chamber was used to acquire X-ray projections of 70 selected samples for CT reconstruction. For each reconstruction, 600 images were acquired (lamp voltage 120 kV, current 160 µA). 3D reconstructions were performed in the LametomArk program. The resolution of each reconstruction ranges from 55 to 120 µm, depending on the size of the scanned sample. Subsequently, pores were extracted from the 3D models, whose orientation is crucial for evaluating the forming technology. Two basic parameters were used to express the orientation: the average direction as a measure of the mean orientation of the objects and the circular standard deviation.

Three basic methods of pottery formation were identified in the case of the Late Iron Age pottery assemblage. It cannot be concluded that any of these forming methods was specific to the pottery decorated with finger or nail incisions and thus technologically distinguished it from other contemporary pottery. In the case of the Bulgarian site of Yurta-Stroyno, one primary forming method was common to both groups. Therefore, it cannot be concluded in this case that the difference in the composition of ceramic materials is accompanied by distinctive pottery-forming methods.

Group of product/services: Test before invest

Contact: Mgr. Ladislav Rytíř, +420608614544, ladislav.rytir@uhk.cz 

Center of Advanced Technology PřF UHK

Complex services of the center

For more than five years, the Center of Advanced Technology has been offering its services to businesses and helping them implement modern technologies into their products. Since its foundation, over 30 research and development projects have been implemented within the framework of MPO projects, OP PIK, or direct commercial contract research. The center specializes in the design of sensor technologies, evaluation of large volumes of data, remote management, and control of systems and machines using edge Computing methods. Researchers are using artificial intelligence methods to solve complex tasks, evaluation of image data, or creation of decision support systems.

Group of product/services: Test before invest

Contact: Ing. Richard Cimler, Ph.D., +420723068569, richard.cimler@uhk.cz 

OP PIK

Principal investigator RETIA, a.s. The goal of the project is the implementation of industrial research and experimental development in the field of radar and security systems in the form of effective cooperation between the company RETIA, a.s., and the University of Hradec Králové. The result of the industrial research and experimental development project will be a prototype device with a newly developed radar system for the detection of ground and LSS (Low Slow Small) air targets and algorithms to support its operation - target type classification from image data. The radar prototype will pass all the necessary tests and trials. The resulting product will have great market potential due to the increased demand for detection and tracking systems for ground and small, slow and low-flying air targets (collected under the acronym LSS). The uniqueness of the developed product will lie in an innovative technical solution.

Trilab group s.r.o. – innovation voucher – Design of a control interface for 3D printers

trilab

The goal of the project is the creation of a user interface for a 3D printer based on a touch control device. Using this interface, full control of the 3D printer is possible. The expected type of communication between the interface and the printer is via Bluetooth and WiFi technology. Part of the development is the creation of a dedicated user application for the Android and iOS systems, which receives instructions from the user and transmits them to the 3D printer via the aforementioned communication channels. The application receives and displays status data from the 3D printer.

Ders s.r.o. – Innovation voucher – Expert system for the strategic management of a research organization

The development of an application/managerial expert tool intended for workers in leading positions in research organizations, which provides support in their decision-making and strategic planning. The tool will provide detailed information on the outputs of research organizations in the Czech Republic as well as on individual scientific workers in the Czech Republic, detailed reports of research activities, and recommendations for selected situations. The data source is data from the Council for Research, Development, and Innovation, which is published annually.

ESSENCE LINE, s.r.o. – An innovative platform for the determination of bioactive substances

The main goal of the project is to obtain an innovative qualitative sensor for non-invasive lipid profile analysis based on the design of modern analytical and bioanalytical methods, which can significantly advance the applicable area for the rapid determination of clinically important analytes. The design of non-invasive sensor technology will use the following systems according to the nature of the matrix: a) Microfluidic systems, or Lab On Chip technology b) DNA chip technology c) Molecular sensors. This is the development and application of completely unique and innovative non-invasive technologies for fast, cheap, and user-friendly determination. Innovation: innovative use of non-invasive matrices with the use of modern technologies and R&D knowledge for smart determination compared to previous concepts.

Dignify z.ú. – Innovation voucher – Development of support software for people with autism spectrum disorder eABA

The goal of the project is to develop a system using the ABA approach consisting of a tablet application and a cloud service. The system will be primarily sold to commercial psychological clinics in the EU and the USA, but it also has commercial potential for direct sales to patients' homes. The proposed tablet application and internet/cloud service will facilitate the work of psychologists in evaluating the progress and current results of their clients in real-time, as well as monitoring long-term trends and convenient planning of further work.