August 9, 2010
Corticalmap Authoring Tools enters beta version
SAN FRANCISCO (August 9, 2010) - Corticaldb, Inc. announced that Corticalmap is now in beta version and ready to be share with selected partners. The Corticalmap Authoring Tool is a specialized database editor allowing users to easily perform complex and powerful mapping operations onto spatial representations of complete nervous systems.
Corticalmap is used to create and update complete brain map databases - at multiple, overlapping levels of detail – from molecular processes and neuron arborization patterns to entire cell populations and structural hierarchies. Corticalmap will be released as a standalone program capable of editing both local self-contained databases and remote network databases shared over the Internet by communities of users.
“The goal of information management, which is distinct from simply acquiring data, is to understand the data and its relevance – to learn from the data. Emulating neurological behaviors with technology opens doors to greater use of computer and information technologies.” Said Marcos Guillen, CEO of Corticaldb, Inc.
Corticalmap brain maps easily scale to millions of individual neurons, mapped using a multiplicity of different simultaneous morphological, chemical, genetic and functional classifications systems. Corticalmap metadata model does not force any specific ontology system, allowing it instead to use multiple parallel views. Each view is specific to a system default or user defined ontology, including different biological taxonomies, conflicting structural brain hierarchies, and competing neuron classification models. Corticalmap parallel views interface hides most of this complexity from the user, using an intuitive graphical interface to solve complex set membership operations in the background, producing a coherent unified brain map, searchable using different converging classification paradigms.
Corticalmap started as an internal tool at Corticaldb, used by the company research teams to author sophisticated cortical circuits, compatible with CCortex simulations file formats. Besides its use as part of the CCortex simulation framework tool chain, potential applications for Corticalmap include broad applications for the worldwide scientific community. Corticalmap will enable researchers across different fields to easily perform complex and powerful searches for morphological, physiological, chemical, genetic and functional brain data, enabling them to share data and to compare results with their own results and experiments
About Corticaldb, Inc
Corticaldb Inc is building a new generation of exciting new applications based on the latest developments in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Corticaldb’s new products will enable organizations to extract meaningful information from terabytes of email, documents, spreadsheets and other unstructured information. For more information, please visit www.corticaldb.com
Corticaldb, Corticalmap, CCortex, and Cortical Labs are trademarks of Corticaldb, Inc. Other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Corticaldb, Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or features, at any time, without notice.
June 25, 2009
Corticaldb, Inc Using New Intel Nehalem Xeon-based Server Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO (June 25, 2009) - Corticaldb, Inc announced it is updating its server base to the new Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series architecture, which is expected to use 40 percent less power and provide five times the computing density of previous systems. The 100 node system uses quad core Intel Nehalem Xeon dual processors with 64 gigabytes of RAM each.
The system will replace 500 commodity system servers which use 75 kilowatts hours of electricity; Corticaldb is committed to maintaining green and efficient processes as it continues to develop its products and core technology. The new solution system will provide for more computational power with a much lower energy footprint.
The system will be used to test large scale implementations of Corticaldb CCortex 3.0 . CCortex is a set of tools and software libraries, optimized to enable the deployment of sophisticated neural networks. CCortex effectively mimics the structure of the human cortex, the outer layer of the gray matter at the cerebral hemispheres, largely responsible for higher brain functions. CCortex technology is the centerpiece of all the CorticalDB products, powering the database engine of CorticalDB SQL and the ranking engine of CorticalDB search servers.
About Corticaldb, Inc
Corticaldb inc is building a new generation of exciting new applications based on the latest developments in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. CorticalDB newe products will enable organizations to extract meaningful information from terabytes of email, documents, spreadsheets and other unstructured information. For more information, please visit www.corticaldb.com
Corticaldb, CCortex, and Cortical Labs are trademarks of Corticaldb, Inc. Other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Corticaldb,Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or features, at any time, without notice.
January 2, 2008
Newly named CorticalDB, Inc has expanded programming operations to Asuncion, Paraguay
SAN FRANCISCO (January 31, 2008) - Artificial Development, a San Francisco-based company that develops and supports CCortex ™, a digital emulation of the human cortex and peripheral systems, recently announced that its name will now be CorticalDB, Inc., highlighting key applications that are being developed from its groundbreaking research. Founder Marcos Giuillen remains President of the company and is also the Chief Technology Officer.
Thom Lynch, recently Managing Director will take the role of Chief Operating Officer. The changes are made in anticipation of new product development and expansion of operations.
CorticalDB also announced that has opened an operations center in Asuncion, Paraguay and has hired a team of software engineers to complement its current operations in India.
Mr. Guillen said that Paraguay offers a deep talent pool of software engineers who are creative and innovative in their approach.
Paraguay's location and talent allow CorticalDB to continue its aggressive expansion of its software development.
About Artificial Development
San Francisco, CA-based Artificial Development is privately held company, comprised of an international, multidisciplinary team of computer programmers, mathematicians, and computer infrastructure professionals who are working to introduce the world's first true AI. The company's technology, CCortex™ is a complete emulation of the human cortex and peripheral systems. Artificial Development plans to deliver a wide range of commercial products based on CCortex™ to enhance business relationships globally.
For more information, please visit www.corticaldb.com
CCortex is a trademark of Artificial Development, Inc. Other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Artificial Development Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or features, at any time, without notice.
November 6, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 11, 2007) - Artificial Development has announced that CCortex™ cross-platform software will be available under both commercial and Open-Source licenses.
The first release of AD's CCortex platform will be made available under Dual Licensing, enabling users and developers to choose between a license for commercial development and a license for Open Source development. The software will be available for Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X and Linux.
The CCortex platform includes CCortex system software and libraries, CCortex Manager, a program that allows the user to control CCortex remotely, including cameras, audio systems and robotic interfaces, and CCortex Developer tools, a set of tools for application developers including tips for designing cortical maps, algorithm testing , network training and debugging.
About Artificial Development
San Francisco, CA-based Artificial Development is privately held company, comprised of an international, multidisciplinary team of computer programmers, mathematicians, and computer infrastructure professionals who are working to introduce the world's first true AI. The company's technology, CCortex™ is a complete emulation of the human cortex and peripheral systems. Artificial Development plans to deliver a wide range of commercial products based on CCortex™ to enhance business relationships globally.
For more information, please visit www.corticaldb.com
CCortex is a trademark of Artificial Development, Inc. Other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Artificial Development Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or features, at any time, without notice.
February 9, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 09, 2007) - Artificial Development, a privately held company that that develops and supports CCortex ™, a cortical emulation system, has relocated, moving its headquarters from Palo Alto to San Francisco.
The move follow's AD's decision to shift its focus from being purely a Research & Development enterprise, to a technology solutions provider. The company's new headquarters will house its leadership team, company administration and sales and marketing departments, while much of the research and development teams will remain in India and Europe.
An AD spokesperson said that when the company was solely R&D-focused, its proximity to the rich academic community in Palo Alto was crucial to its development. As it expands, AD, with branches in Asia and Europe, hopes to leverage San Francisco's world class communications and infrastructure as it becomes focused on providing enterprise-level support and services.
About Artificial Development
San Francisco, CA - based Artificial Development is privately held company, comprised of an international, multidisciplinary team of computer programmers, mathematicians, and computer infrastructure professionals who are working to introduce the world's first true AI. The company's technology, CCortex™ is a complete emulation of the human cortex and peripheral systems. Artificial Development plans to deliver a wide range of commercial products based on CCortex™ to enhance business relationships globally.
For more information, please visit www.corticaldb.com
CCortex and CorticalDB are trademarks or registered trademarks of Artificial Development, Inc. Other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Artificial Development Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or features, at any time, without notice.
October 16, 2006
PALO ALTO, CA (October 16, 2006) - Artificial Development, a Palo Alto-based company that develops and supports CCortex ™, a digital emulation of the human cortex and peripheral systems, recently announced the hiring of a team of 30 new neurobiologist and software engineers in India.
This significant addition to the company's knowledge portfolio, should help kick start an expansion of their already intensive Research & Development efforts.
An AD spokesperson said India's deep biotechnology talent pool and powerhouse IT sector make it the ideal place to expand its resources. The company's aggressive expansion of its software development team there earlier this year and its subsequent success also was a factor in the decision.
According to Mathew Gregory, AD India Vice President of R&D, "With more than 300 college institutes offering academic degrees in biotechnology and bio-informatics, there's a great pool of scientists and engineers available in India. This is one of the world's most dynamic job markets and we have direct access to some of the finest talent in the field".
About Artificial Development
Palo Alto, CA-based Artificial Development is privately held company, comprised of an international, multidisciplinary team of computer programmers, mathematicians, and computer infrastructure professionals who are working to introduce the world's first true AI. The company's technology, CCortex™ is a complete emulation of the human cortex and peripheral systems. Artificial Development plans to deliver a wide range of commercial products based on CCortex™ to enhance business relationships globally.
For more information, please visit www.corticaldb.com
CCortex and CorticalDB are trademarks or registered trademarks of Artificial Development, Inc. Other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Artificial Development Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or features, at any time, without notice.
