Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] gnuradio C++ engineer wanted
Toby- I hope no one minds me putting this up here: I took a look at the Path Intelligence website. It's actually the case that you would track individuals to within a few meters using their cellphones without their knowledge? What about privacy concerns? It's one thing to be monitored by security video in expected places (entrances, store isles, ATMs, etc), it's another to be tracked. Open source radio software already has run into resistance at the FCC, not a good thing. In my opinion, applications like this may not help and could fuel naysayers inside the government. They are likely to ask... if you can do it, then who else can? -Jeff Path Intelligence Ltd is a multiple award winning start-up company, whose most recent achievement is winning the UK SEEDA Enterprise Hub Showcase event, ahead of more than fifty other innovative start-ups from Oxford and the broader South East region. Although our operations have been historically based in the UK we are looking to broaden into other territories (particularly the US as we have recently closed a round of funding with a Silicon Valley based VC). As a Principal Engineer, you will: o Re-architect the system to prepare for upcoming enhancements o Optimize the existing C++ code base o Assist the existing management team to continue to build the technical team both in the UK and the US o Work closely with the CEO to complete product development and implement new research initiatives o Help shape the future of Path Intelligence Ltd o Work with a young, energetic and ambitious team o Receive an attractive remuneration package The following skills are essential: o Expert C++ skills o Solid understanding of RF o Ability to formally communicate architectural designs and plans o Proven team working experience, within teams consisting of both technical developers and non-technical project/business owners (experience in working with remote teams a bonus) o Experience integrating open source technologies in application development o Proven problem solving skills o Self Starter Desired skills: o Proficiency in Python o Knowledge of RF location techniques o Experience in working on software defined radio projects and/or Gnuradio o Knowledge and experience with RF and FPGA hardware development About Path Intelligence: Path Intelligence has developed an innovative product using software defined radio, that is able to locate mobile phones highly accurately within a confined area. In the first instance Path Intelligence is using this technology to provide shopping centres and mass transit stations with information on people flow through their space. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg of what is possible with this technology and Path Intelligence has plans to move into many different industries, applications and geographies. Path Intelligence has recently concluded a funding round with a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that focuses on leading edge technologies and plans to aggressively expand into the US and Europe in the near future. At Path Intelligence, our goal is to provide the most timely and accurate location information available.To that end, we strive very hard to hire the smartest people. Weâre an environment where great ideas shape our vision and true passion drives us to the best solutions to the most challenging problems. Salary: Competitive + Benefits, with the potential for equity Location: UK/US Contact: Sharon Biggar ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Reference: GNUPATHCP ___ Discuss-gnuradio mailing list Discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss-gnuradio
Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] gnuradio C++ engineer wanted
On Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 09:13:48AM -0600, Jeff Brower wrote: Toby- I hope no one minds me putting this up here: I took a look at the Path Intelligence website. It's actually the case that you would track individuals to within a few meters using their cellphones without their knowledge? What about privacy concerns? It's one thing to be monitored by security video in expected places (entrances, store isles, ATMs, etc), it's another to be tracked. cypherpunk-rant With GSM, at least as far as the specs read, you wouldn't expect personally identifiable information in the clear. You would expect to be able to see a TMSI (temporary mobile subscriber ID). Now, like many big systems, what's on the air, and what's in the specs may differ. From a reality-based point of view, if you are carrying a cell phone, and it's powered up, you are in fact carrying a locator device. How do you suppose they make your phone ring? There is a reason some folks prefer pagers. You may enjoy reading up on the Enhanced 911 System E-911. It mandates that cell phones in the US be locatable to within X meters under particular conditions. There are two obvious ways this can be done: (1) your phone has a GPS receiver (or part of a GPS receiver) in it and thus has to cooperate to reveal your location, or (2) some kind of third party geolocation system is used to locate you without your phone's overt cooperation. The E-911 stuff was passed under the If it saves only one person's life... rationale. For additional fun, dig up the testimony of the FBI director during the CALEA procedings. Basically he said, We don't want the location info, just the call setup info. A cynic might say he got what he didn't want by way of the E-911 safety regulations. Don't want to be tracked? Don't use a cell phone. Eric Today's meditation: If your cell phone is off and it's got a battery in it, is it really off? /cypherpunk-rant ___ Discuss-gnuradio mailing list Discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss-gnuradio
Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] gnuradio C++ engineer wanted
Eric- On Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 09:13:48AM -0600, Jeff Brower wrote: Toby- I hope no one minds me putting this up here: I took a look at the Path Intelligence website. It's actually the case that you would track individuals to within a few meters using their cellphones without their knowledge? What about privacy concerns? It's one thing to be monitored by security video in expected places (entrances, store isles, ATMs, etc), it's another to be tracked. cypherpunk-rant With GSM, at least as far as the specs read, you wouldn't expect personally identifiable information in the clear. You would expect to be able to see a TMSI (temporary mobile subscriber ID). Now, like many big systems, what's on the air, and what's in the specs may differ. From a reality-based point of view, if you are carrying a cell phone, and it's powered up, you are in fact carrying a locator device. How do you suppose they make your phone ring? There is a reason some folks prefer pagers. You may enjoy reading up on the Enhanced 911 System E-911. It mandates that cell phones in the US be locatable to within X meters under particular conditions. There are two obvious ways this can be done: (1) your phone has a GPS receiver (or part of a GPS receiver) in it and thus has to cooperate to reveal your location, or (2) some kind of third party geolocation system is used to locate you without your phone's overt cooperation. The E-911 stuff was passed under the If it saves only one person's life... rationale. For additional fun, dig up the testimony of the FBI director during the CALEA procedings. Basically he said, We don't want the location info, just the call setup info. A cynic might say he got what he didn't want by way of the E-911 safety regulations. Don't want to be tracked? Don't use a cell phone. Thanks yes we know this, it's beside the point. The point I raise is privacy concerns, tracking by people for purposes of knowing your personal habits -- not to save your life when you do dial 911. For example commercial entities who want to know your buying habits regardless of whether you manually dial a number, click on a web page, etc. I don't really care myself... nevertheless, it's along the lines of the Beacon thing that bit Facebook. Many people are / would be surprised to find out someone else knows what they bought, where they went, etc. when they didn't expect it. Maybe you're right, it's inevitable. But I don't think it helps the cause of GNU radio at government agencies for people to be using it for such purposes. -Jeff ___ Discuss-gnuradio mailing list Discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss-gnuradio
Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] gnuradio C++ engineer wanted
On Jan 31, 2008 12:52 PM, Jeff Brower [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe you're right, it's inevitable. But I don't think it helps the cause of GNU radio at government agencies... I for one would be far more interested in using gnuradio to *spoof* the surveillance. That would really endear the gnuradio community to the agencies, wouldn't it? ;-) Frank -- The only thing we have to fear is whatever comes along next. -- Austin Cline ___ Discuss-gnuradio mailing list Discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss-gnuradio
[Discuss-gnuradio] gnuradio C++ engineer wanted
I hope no one minds me putting this up here: Path Intelligence Ltd is a multiple award winning start-up company, whose most recent achievement is winning the UK SEEDA Enterprise Hub Showcase event, ahead of more than fifty other innovative start-ups from Oxford and the broader South East region. Although our operations have been historically based in the UK we are looking to broaden into other territories (particularly the US as we have recently closed a round of funding with a Silicon Valley based VC). As a Principal Engineer, you will: o Re-architect the system to prepare for upcoming enhancements o Optimize the existing C++ code base o Assist the existing management team to continue to build the technical team both in the UK and the US o Work closely with the CEO to complete product development and implement new research initiatives o Help shape the future of Path Intelligence Ltd o Work with a young, energetic and ambitious team o Receive an attractive remuneration package The following skills are essential: o Expert C++ skills o Solid understanding of RF o Ability to formally communicate architectural designs and plans o Proven team working experience, within teams consisting of both technical developers and non-technical project/business owners (experience in working with remote teams a bonus) o Experience integrating open source technologies in application development o Proven problem solving skills o Self Starter Desired skills: o Proficiency in Python o Knowledge of RF location techniques o Experience in working on software defined radio projects and/or Gnuradio o Knowledge and experience with RF and FPGA hardware development About Path Intelligence: Path Intelligence has developed an innovative product using software defined radio, that is able to locate mobile phones highly accurately within a confined area. In the first instance Path Intelligence is using this technology to provide shopping centres and mass transit stations with information on people flow through their space. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg of what is possible with this technology and Path Intelligence has plans to move into many different industries, applications and geographies. Path Intelligence has recently concluded a funding round with a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that focuses on leading edge technologies and plans to aggressively expand into the US and Europe in the near future. At Path Intelligence, our goal is to provide the most timely and accurate location information available.To that end, we strive very hard to hire the smartest people. We’re an environment where great ideas shape our vision and true passion drives us to the best solutions to the most challenging problems. Salary: Competitive + Benefits, with the potential for equity Location: UK/US Contact: Sharon Biggar ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Reference: GNUPATHCP ___ Discuss-gnuradio mailing list Discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss-gnuradio
