Dephasium and the Scientific Partnership
Ancilia is a project created by the partnership between Tucano and Dephasium.
Dephasium is a company, headquartered in Paris and London, which has coordinated the
scientific research for the Ancilia project. This involves liaising with all the laboratories and
academic institutions involved, and the company is also co-owner of the patents, alongside the
University of Nantes. Dephasium developed the idea behind Ancilia based on a scientific
collaboration with IETR, the electronics and telecommunications laboratory of CNRS, the
French National Centre for Scientific Research. The scientific teams in the partner laboratories
started work on a validated research protocol back in 2010. At each stage of the development of
the Ancilia case, the effectiveness of each prototype was tested by measuring the energy of the
radiation which it shielded – this increased with each new design.
The Scientific Partners
CNRS
CNRS, the largest multidisciplinary research organisation in France, conducts research in the
scientific, technological and corporate sectors, covering the whole range of scientific fields.
CNRS operates in all knowledge sectors, relying on over 1,100 research and support units.
IETR
IETR, the Rennes Electronics and Telecommunications Institute, is a public laboratory which
groups together different research teams from:
• CNRS (INSIS)
• The University of Rennes
• INSA Rennes
• Supélec campus, Rennes
• University of Nantes
Polytech Nantes
Polytech Nantes aims to find a balance between pure and applied research. The strength of its
laboratories is provided by the numerous research contracts drawn up with companies,
particularly SMEs, as well as major partnerships at the European and international level.
University of Nantes
Together with the Dephasium company, it owns 50% of the Ancilia patents. It hosts the
laboratories used for testing and development of Ancilia products.
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The Tests
All devices which emit electromagnetic waves have an SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)
value; this is the index which measures the quantity of energy delivered by the radio
frequencies emitted by the device, for instance a smartphone, which is then absorbed by the
user's body. This produces an unnatural temperature increase in the corresponding part of the
user's body. SAR data are required by law to be listed on manufacturer websites for all
devices. The tests conducted on Ancilia always used a smartphone at full power and in
the worst possible conditions, in order to reproduce a “worst-case” usage scenario. The
partner laboratories first measured the force of expansion of the waves emitted by the phone
without the Ancilia case, and then performed the same test with the case fitted. The tests were
naturally performed on the side of the case on which the protection is active, that is the side
with the Ancilia logo which must face the user's head or body. Comparing the two values
therefore allows us to obtain the actual effectiveness for Ancilia: in many cases the
reduction in power of the radiation measured reached 99%. Using Ancilia therefore
effectively reduces the irradiation from electromagnetic waves received by the body almost to
zero!
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Tucano
For over twenty five years, Tucano has been the globally recognized Italian brand for bags and accessories for
computers and digital devices. The Tucano catalogue is vast: cases for the iPad and tablets, covers for the iPhone
and e-readers, bags and Second Skins for notebooks and Ultrabooks, camera bags, backpacks, trolleys, and many
accessories for the Mac and PC, all which perfectly combine practicality, ergonomics, and maximum protection with
a cutting edge look. Tucano has established itself thanks to its constant focus on the vibrant high-tech market, and
its close knit team of Italian designers. Nowadays, its products can be found in computer and electronics stores, in
bookshops and multimedia megastores, as well as in renowned international department stores, in many airports
and in the best luggage outlets. Whether it's a demanding business man or a more exuberant creative type, Tucano
always manages to meet the tastes and style preferences of the individual.
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