Jeff Hawkins, founder of Palm Computing, desires software that "thinks" like the human brain. His latest company, Numenta, has developed "Hierarchical Temporal Memory" (HTM), a cutting-edge pattern recognition software that functions as the human brain does. Hawkins struggles with how to license the applications of Numenta while protecting the intellectual property of Numenta.
Numenta (in 2010) The Age of Truly Intelligent Machines Case Study Solution
He must also balance sustaining his firm and moving his research forward with creating a gain. Hawkins, who does not need to lose control of this business like he misplaced command of Palm Computing, must choose what strategic alliances to make or not carry out to make certain that his dream of manufacturing computers "more human" becomes a reality.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 06, 2012 PRODUCT #: MH0004-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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