He then left academia to start his own business designing electronic and computer prototypes for industry, becoming director of several companies. Topics included electronics, computer architecture, programming, final-year projects, EE and IT laboratory projects, and some special classes such as team management. While there he also started a Vision Research Group. There are 37 companies and 32 universities contributing this year, coming from 15 countries. With Professor Richard Nelson, he started the UCI Electronics Consortium, a group of high-tech companies working with UCI to facilitate joint research and learning.
Several projects are already under way and a seminar sequence is being planned.
Software for a graphics and English language user interface. Digital logic system for manufacturing control. Amplifier and conditioner for sensors. Video display unit. Systems analysis for an insurance company.