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Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) based sensing platform with machine learning
Invention Summary:
Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a technique that can discriminate analyte molecules from the unique vibrational pattern they produce, which is correlated to their molecular structure. Identifying changes such as single base mutation in DNA, RNA and disease-specific microRNA biomarkers can facilitate early diagnosis...
Published: 6/10/2025
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Inventor(s): Laura Fabris, Ahmed Aziz Ezzat, Jinisha Chheda, Yating Fang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Research Tools, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Software & Algorithms
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Miniaturized In-Field Simultaneous Water Vapor and Aperture Measurement of Dynamic Stomatal Conductance
Invention Summary:
Stomata, the micro-size pores on the plant leaves, open and close to respond to both external environmental changes and internal growth factors, thereby, are crucial to plants photosynthesis and transpiration processes. While stomata conductance has long been measured, how stomata dynamically respond to multitude environmental...
Published: 5/6/2025
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Inventor(s): Qingze Zou, Zezhou Zhang, Jun Zou, Juan Dong, Shuangliang Li, Aobo Huang, Mary Whelan
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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Real-Time Battery Health and Charge Diagnosis via Thermal Conductivity/Diffusivity Analysis
A flexible thin-film sensor is installed on a LIB cell for the thermal conductivity/diffusivity measurement. The sensor has patterns that can deposit heat and measure local temperature simultaneously.
Invention Summary:
The reliable measurement of a battery’s state of health (SOH) and state of charge (SOC) is critical in battery management...
Published: 12/3/2024
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Inventor(s): Amin Reihani
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Software & Algorithms, Technology Classifications > Research Tools
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Flame Synthesis of Carbon-Based Films on Liquid Surfaces
Schematic of an ethylene-air premix flame impinging on the liquid surface of a distilled water bath, producing carbon-based films on the liquid surface
Invention Summary:
The production of thin, carbon-based films on liquid surfaces often leaves behind MgO impurities, requires additional purification steps, and is reliant on the use of substrates,...
Published: 4/24/2025
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Inventor(s): Stephen Tse, Chuiyuan Meng, Bernard Kear, Jonathan Shi, Kristina Cheng
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics/Semiconductor, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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IoT-enabled Smart Ionizer air purifier system for protection against viral infections
3D printed and image-rendered prototype of the Smart Ionizer device.
Invention Summary:
Portable ionizers have been used on the market as air purifiers for the mitigation of viral infections and pollutants in the air. The production of positive or negative ions in the air can attach to negatively and positively-charged viruses in the air,...
Published: 4/22/2025
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Inventor(s): Banmali Banerjee, Vaishali Singhal, Rithika Sriram, Muhammad Khan, Sabarinath Ramachandran, Jihao Yang, Pranav Tripathi
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Consumer & Household Goods, Technology Classifications > COVID-19, Technology Classifications > Electronics/Semiconductor, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Software & Algorithms, Technology Classifications > Telecommunications & Networking
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Ultra-high-resolution micro-thermometer using Tunneling-Diffusion Edge Sensor (TDES)
High-resolution room-temperature thermometers described in the literature as a function of their resolution and footprint area. Highlighted area shows microscale and nanokelvin resolution. The projected resolution and footprint of the proposed Tunneling-Diffusion Edge Sensor (TDES) are marked in blue.
Invention Summary:
Ultrahigh-resolution thermometry...
Published: 6/13/2024
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Inventor(s): Amin Reihani
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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In situ formation of 2D nanoparticles within elastomers for electromechanical sensing and flexible pressure pad
Adding graphite and elastomer to batch mixer for in situ exfoliation
Invention Summary:
It has been known that a material’s electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties can be enhanced with the addition of graphene nanoparticles. Typically, the nanoparticles are created separately from the bulk material and are injected into...
Published: 6/19/2024
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Inventor(s): Jennifer Lynch-Branzoi, Ali Ashraf, Ashiqur Rahman, Nazmul Islam
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Flexible Electronics and Sensors from Ion-Containing Polysaccharides
Top - The initial shape-fixing ratio of the cellulose polymer.
Bottom- The shape-recovery ratio of the cellulose polymer after one week at room temperature.
Invention Summary:
Sustainable materials have become attractive to reduce carbon footprint. Cellulose is a biobased material that is renewable and economical. Recent discoveries...
Published: 6/13/2024
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Inventor(s): David Salas De La Cruz, Kevin Miller
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Electronics/Semiconductor, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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Multiple-DOF energy harvester from vibrations
Cantilevers with 1, 2 and 3 degrees of freedom
Invention Summary:
Piezoelectric energy harvesters mounted on bridges, pavements and other transportation infrastructure can potentially replace batteries for powering autonomous sensors by converting ambient kinetic energy into electric energy. Due to complications and uncertainties of vibration...
Published: 9/12/2024
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Inventor(s): Hao Wang, Lukai Guo
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery
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Non-contact Vital Sign and Motion Detection Sensor
Proposed SRO integrated MTM LWA for multi-target vital sign detection
Invention Summary:
It is essential to keep track of one’s respiration rate (RR) and heart rate (HR) for a healthier life. Existing real-time cardiovascular disease monitoring methods are mostly based on wearable solutions, such as finger pulse meters, smart...
Published: 5/2/2024
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Inventor(s): Chung-Tse Wu, Yichao Yuan
Keywords(s): Sensors & Probes
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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