Systems and Methods for Identifying Electronic Devices
A low-cost, portable system for detecting hidden electronic device threats (e.g. spy camera, bugs, weapons) utilizing nonlinear response effects from radio frequency signals.
Background:
Modern electronic devices (e-devices), such as spy cameras, bugs or weapons, can be sealed in parcels and boxes, hidden under clothing, or disguised with cardboard...
Published: 11/20/2020
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Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Information Technology, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Traveling Wave Actuators for Flow Control
A piezoelectric actuator surface that generates traveling waves for active flow control has been developed and can be used to remove, reduce, or control flow separation.
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Flow separation is typically associated with significant energy loss in engineering applications. For example, flow separation decreases lift and increases drag...
Published: 11/20/2020
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Inventor(s): Iman Borazjani (Non-UB)
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Engineering
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Cardiac Scan: Continuous Computer User Authentication
Continuous computer user authentication is achieved using DC-coupled continuous-wave radar images of the user's unique cardiac motion signature.
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Continuous authentication improves upon one-pass validation by continuously verifying over the lifetime of a session that the system is operated by the same user as at initial login....
Published: 12/1/2020
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Inventor(s): Wenyao Xu, Changzhi Li (non-UB)
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Technology Classifications > Information Technology, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Iterative Annotation to Ease Neural Network Training: Specialized Machine Learning in Pathology
Human teachable histology image annotation AI with user-friendly interface.
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Automated diagnosis in medical imaging has been hindered by a lack of well-annotated images in large data sets, mainly due to the limited availability and high cost of clinical experts' time. Neural network detection of objects in these images is a potential...
Published: 12/1/2020
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Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents, Technology Classifications > Artificial Intelligence, Technology Classifications > Medical Imaging, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Radar Doppler Detecting Good Codes for Improved Signal Accuracy
A method improving the handling of Doppler shifts allowing radar systems to accurately detect and track objects.
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The world does not stand still for us to measure it. It’s a dynamic place and radar needs to measure objects in motion. Good radar codes maintain strong mainlobe signals and small sidelobes in the presence of Doppler...
Published: 12/1/2020
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Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Instrumentation, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Robotic Gripper with Variable Stiffness Actuators
A robotic gripper with variable stiffness actuators improves the safety and robustness of the grasp and enhances dynamic manipulation.
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The reliable grasping and handling of objects is essential to industrial and service robots for physical human-robot interaction (pHRI). Moreover, safety becomes an important issue when a robot needs...
Published: 12/4/2020
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Inventor(s): Ehsan Esfahani, Amirhossein Hajiagha Memar
Keywords(s): Assistive Technology, Featured, Robotics, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Assistive Technology, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Campus > University at Buffalo
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In Situ Nonlinear Photon Conversion by Biological Medium to Produce Photodynamic Therapy
Novel photodynamic therapy for treating inaccessible and thick tumors.
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) uses light to photoactivate drugs at the site of tumors causing a burst of free radicals which damage the tumor. The procedure has been used clinically for decades because of its ability to specifically target tumor regions. Unfortunately...
Published: 12/2/2020
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Inventor(s): Tymish Ohulchanskyy, Artem Pliss (non-UB), Aliaksandr Kachynski, Paras Prasad, Andrey Kuzmin
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Therapeutics and Vaccines, Technology Classifications > Drug Delivery, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Predictive Indicator System for CO2 Scrubber Endurance
For scuba diving, a microcontroller and sensors to monitor non-hygroscopic soda lime usage in closed circuit breathing apparatus and calculate the available remaining dive time. Non-hygroscopic soda lime is used to remove exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) in closed circuit breathing apparatus. As a diver exerts him/herself while swimming, the soda lime...
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): Clas E Lundgren, Ronald Okupski
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Instrumentation, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Detecting a Bacterial Process in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
By looking for bacterial markers this assay distinguishes the various forms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis for quicker and more accurate clinical treatments. Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory disease involving the sinuses and nasal cavity which effects 32 million in the US. Differentiation between chronic and acute sinusitis would allow for...
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): Jens Ponikau, Hirohito Kita, David Sherris
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Screens and Assays, Technology Classifications > Dental > Diagnostics, Campus > University at Buffalo
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