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Topical Treatment to Promote Hair Growth

7604 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida are developing a topical treatment to promote hair growth. The active compound is a heterocyclic pyrimidine known as NBI-18. The researchers previously found that NBI-18 stimulated the proliferation of neural stem cells. They hypothesized that NBI-18 could restore hair growth by increasing cell proliferation of endogenous stem cells... Read More

Fast Modal Analysis and Transverse Mode Instability (TMI) Mitigation in High Fiber Amplifiers

11647 – The University of Central Florida invention describes performance improvement methods for high-power laser systems. The techniques include:

User-Accessible Tissue Sample Image Database System

7043 – A University of Central Florida researcher has developed a tissue image database system that enables users to search for and match images based on the presence of a target molecule, internal anatomical structure, or both. The patented system provides powerful tools that can help to expand and support medical and scientific research and informational exchange. For example, a user... Read More

Innovation Enhances Catalyst Activity in High-Energy Ethanol Fuel Cells, Enabling Long-Term Stability, Reduced Degradation

2022-003 – The University of Central Florida invention is a design strategy for discovering new materials and catalysts for energy conversion. The method seeks to regulate the local bonding and local coordination environment (LCE) of the classic metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts by infusing fluorine (F)-coordination. As a result, the rationally designed catalyst shows a maximum power... Read More

Spectrally Selective Mid-Infrared (IR) Graphene-VO2 Photodetector Operates Close to Room Temperature

2022-002 – The University of Central Florida invention is an ultrasensitive mid‐infrared (mid‐IR) photodetector consisting of a hybrid heterostructure made of nanopatterned graphene (NPG) and vanadium dioxide (VO2). Compared to current VO2 microbolometers, the graphene‐VO2 photodetector is spectrally selective and has higher sensitivity. The substantial increase in sensitivity is because the... Read More

Generate High-Fidelity Replicas of Target Objects, Including Physical Behavior

11468 – The University of Central Florida invention describes additive manufacturing methods (such as vector fields to guide the propagation of geometry and properties) to design and construct 3D devices, modules, and assemblies. The devices replicate the motion, manipulation, and control of the target objects. The improvements also detail new methods to design, analyze, optimize, and... Read More

Intelligent Digital Interruption Management

2021-108 – The University of Central Florida invention comprises systems and methods for detecting and coordinating interruptions of the playback or generation of time-sequential digital media. Examples of such media include previously recorded digital video/audio stored on the device, previously recorded digital movies/audio streamed from remote servers (over the Internet), and interactive... Read More

Tactile Telepresence for Isolated Patients (TTIP)

11610 – The University of Central Florida invention comprises tactile-visual systems and methods for social interactions between isolated patients (for example, those with COVID-19) and remote visitors such as loved ones, family members, friends, or volunteers. A primary goal is to provide the isolated patient and the remote visitors with a visual interaction augmented by touch—a... Read More

Night-Vision Goggles in the Form of Eyeglasses

2021-073 – The invention developed by the University of Central Florida and Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a night-vision enabling flat lens made of a metamaterial consisting of the following: The flat lens enables all-optical night-vision in the form of eyeglasses without the need for any bulky optical system, electronic transduction and internal screen.

Preserve Nucleic Acids in Water Samples Without Refrigeration

2021-100 – The University of Central Florida invention is a method for preserving nucleic acids in biological materials. It includes a dry nucleic acid preservative reagent that can be used on-site without refrigeration or freezing. The reagent is shelf-stable and does not interfere with the subsequent nucleic acid extraction. Additionally, due to the dry formulation, it can be used with... Read More

Multilayered Carbon Fiber Composite with Superior Strength for High Energy Storage

2021-095 – The University of Central Florida invention is a carbon fiber energy storage system for electric vehicles. The storage devices have an alternating location pattern arrangement of cathode/anode mats and glass/Kevlar mats. This design improves the shear and impact strength of the energy storage devices.

Interpretable Multi-Head Self-Attention Architecture for Sarcasm Detection

2021-113 – The University of Central Florida invention is an interpretable deep learning model to detect sarcasm within social media text. Since social media enables businesses to advertise their products, build brand value, and reach out to their customers, businesses need to process customer feedback in posts and tweets. Sentiment analysis identifies the emotion, either positive, negative,... Read More

Single-Shot Low-Light Polarimeter

2021-098 – The University of Central Florida invention is a type of polarimeter. Its self-referencing nature makes it ideal for accurately measuring the properties of beams in any state of polarization, regardless of their direction of incidence. The compact design and single-shot operation make the invention useful in time-resolved remote sensing applications. Moreover, the design uses all... Read More

High Power In-Band Pumped, Triple Clad Thulium Fiber and Laser Modeling Software

2021-093 – The University of Central Florida invention is a thulium fiber geometry design specifically geared for in-band pumping. Thulium-doped fiber lasers have gained much interest recently in the field of directed energy because of the potential to create eye-safe sources at 2 μm. This design will take advantage of the higher efficiencies and lower thermal load of in-band pumping. The... Read More

Low Cost, Eco-Friendly Technique for Gas-Phase Migration of Metal Oxides at Ambient Pressure

2021-104 – The University of Central Florida invention is a novel gas-induced metal migration and deposition (GIMMD) technique at ambient pressure. The invention can provide an effective and environmentally benign approach for metal or metal-oxide coating on specific substrates, as well as the synthesis of new generation, cost-effective catalytic materials for chemical, energy and... Read More

Multi-Agent Open Distribution System Simulator

2021-096 – The University of Central Florida invention is a Multi-Agent Open Distribution System Simulator (MA‐OpenDSS). The invention is built on OpenDSS and incorporates asynchronous local communication, dynamic behaviors of distributed resources, and a host of distributed optimization and control algorithms. This software has applications in electric power systems and utility industries.... Read More

Customizable 3D Microelectrode Array with Tri-Modal Functionalities

2021-109 – The University of Central Florida invention is a polymer and metal-based microfabrication technology for 3D microelectrode arrays (3D MEAs). The device incorporates “tri-modal functionality” for obtaining simultaneous data sets comprising electrical, optical and microfluidic markers from a variety of electrogenic cellular constructs. 3D MEAs are the next-generation interfaces for... Read More

Pneumatic-Hydraulic Hybrid Variable Stiffness Design for Ankle-Foot Prostheses

11643 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to a new design for ankle-foot prostheses that incorporates a hybrid closed loop pneumatic and hydraulic system to control the level of stiffness and energy return timing during walking.

Multi-Element Laser-Based Full-Duplex Free-Space Optical Transceiver

2021-078 – The University of Central Florida invention is a genetic algorithm framework to explore optimized multi-element free-space optical (FSO) transceiver tiling patterns to ensure maximal signal-to-interference and noise ratio (SINR). The framework also serves to minimize the effects of vibration of the mobile platform and atmospheric turbulence. With the ever-growing demand for... Read More

Hybrid Photonic Iterative Solver for Large-Scale Systems of Equations

11650 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to a method of solving a linear equation system for use in matrix inversion, image reconstruction, high–dimensional inverse problems, numerical eigen problems, and ab initio ray-tracing engines.

All-Solid-State Lithium (Li) Rechargeable Battery With Prolonged Life and Stable Charge/Discharge Performance

11654 – The University of Central Florida invention describes the cell structure of an all‐solid‐state lithium secondary battery. The proposed design enables uniform lithium deposition to prevent the formation of dendrites. In addition, the design allows a controlled growth of lithium towards a specific direction into a designated area in the cell. The use of lithium metal anodes causes... Read More

Zn-Based Alloys for High-Performance and Long-Cyclability Aqueous Batteries

11656 – The University of Central Florida invention is a universal strategy for designing a high-performance, safe, alloy anode for aqueous (water) batteries. Metal anode instability, including dendrite growth, metal corrosion, and hetero-ions interference, occurring at the electrolyte/electrode interface of aqueous batteries, are among the most critical issues hindering their widespread... Read More

Optically-Pumped Semiconductor Waveguide Amplifier

11538 – The University of Central Florida invention is a device that incorporates a conventional laser monolithically integrated with a totally undoped semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) that can produce more than 20dB of optical gain in an overall length of less than 100 μm. A 2-D array of such devices can easily be flip-chip bonded onto a silicon photonic integrated circuit (PIC) for... Read More

Pulse Compression and Supercontinuum Generation Scheme Using Random Glass-Air Anderson Localization Fiber

2021-083 – The University of Central Florida invention demonstrates pulse compression and supercontinuum generation in optical fibers with transverse random and longitudinal uniform refractive index distributions.

Instantaneous Non-Diffracting Light-Sheet Generation Using Controlled Spatial Coherence

11553 – University of Central Florida researchers have developed an easily implementable method for enhanced high‐resolution, light‐sheet fluorescence imaging without using a beam scanning module or a phase modulation system. The UCF single-shot, non-diffracting light-sheet generation technique provides a much larger field-of-view and higher signal-to-background ratio than current... Read More

A Comprehensive System for Structural Health Monitoring at a Global Level Using Computer Vision

2021-072 – The University of Central Florida invention describes a comprehensive system for structural health monitoring at a global level using computer vision. The system integrates different algorithms and methods to develop a structure-oriented, computer vision-based structural response monitoring framework. It provides a guide for different structures in different application scenarios... Read More

Convenient, Self-Sterilizing Rollable Face Mask for Everyday Use

2021-057 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a face mask that conveniently rolls into a necklace-like device that also sterilizes the mask when not in use. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommend wearing a mask to prevent infections and to mitigate the spread of contagious diseases such... Read More

Ultrashort Pulse Field Measurement Device

2021-066 – The University of Central Florida invention is a system for measuring the electric field (amplitude and phase) of a femtosecond laser pulse, consisting of a spatial filter, a beam splitter, an optical delay line, a cylindrical or spherical focusing element, and a detector. The detector can consist of either (a) a transparent crystal, a set of imaging lenses, and a spectrometer (or... Read More

Multi-Stage Raman Amplifier

11533 – The University of Central Florida invention is a multi-stage diamond Raman Master Oscillator Power Amplifier (MOPA). Raman lasers, in general, do not require rare-earth doping, as the vibrational modes of the atomic structure or crystal lattice are the media for the effect. It is a nonlinear effect, and as such, the gain is proportional to the intensity of the 1st Stokes signal and... Read More

Tailored Laser Pulse Trains for Burst-Mode Illumination

11534 – The University of Central Florida invention is a novel laser that generates directed energy at a distance consisting of a narrowband tunable radio-frequency (RF) emission in the MHz and GHz ranges for military and commercial applications. This is accomplished by creating a localized transient micro-laser plasma source with a periodic pulse function. The system is additionally... Read More

Quantum Cascade Laser Tree Arrays with Broad Area Emitters Offer Ultra-High Output Power and Beam Quality

11558 – The University of Central Florida invention describes a quantum cascade laser (QCL) configuration with broad-area emitters and tapers at the output facet. The configuration potentially offers ultra-high brightness with on-axis, far-field maximum, and most power concentrated in the central lobe. Broad-area quantum cascade lasers are capable of delivering very high CW power. Output... Read More

Fast and Accurate Netlist to RTL Reverse Engineering and Netlist Assessment Toolset

11554 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed two inventions for detecting code flaws and malicious logic in third-party intellectual property (IP) used to produce integrated circuits (IC): Invention Track Codes: 11554, 11555 IP Track Codes: 34393, 34421

CD25-Targeted IL-2 for Treating Viral Infections and Boosting Memory CD4 T Cell Formation

11577 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to the development of a new use for the interleukin‐2 (IL‐2) cytokine antibody complex, JES6 IL‐2C, for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections. The IL‐2 antibody complex targets the IL‐2 to subsets of immune cells based on their expression of a specific subunit of the IL‐2 receptor. Mice infected with the influenza A... Read More

Nanoceria-Based Rapid Acting Disinfectant (RAD) Spray

11585 – The University of Central Florida invention is a nanoceria-based solution for disinfectant use. Rapid Acting Disinfectant (RAD) Spray is a solution that can curb transmission of COVID-19 via contact with surfaces in a manner that is not currently available and is unique as a disinfectant spray and temporary film. Early studies have shown that these viruses can live between two to... Read More

Cellular Automata Pre-Processing (CAPP) File Compression Method

11525 – The University of Central Florida invention is a file compression algorithm that uses a cellular automata (CA) to pre‐process a file before compressing the file with an existing compression algorithm. The CA is a mathematical framework that investigates the behavior of complex systems and is encoded and appended to the compressed file. To decompress, the CA encoding is detached... Read More

Simulation System for Augmented/Virtual Reality or Live Weapon Training

11509 – The University of Central Florida invention describes the Trigger Detection Module (TDM)—a lightweight, low-cost solution that can mount in the M4 pistol grip. The TDM enables a soldier to interact with common augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) with both real weapons and commercially available surrogate weapons. Traditional weapons training... Read More

Solid Solution Approach for Redox Active Metal Organic Frameworks with Tunable Redox Conductivity

11495 – A method for producing a metal-organic framework (MOF) with redox conductivity and comprising redox-active linkers, each having ω-alkylferrocene groups The University of Central Florida invention relates to methods for the development of a solid-state battery based on a new concept of a redox and ionically graded single-phase metal-organic framework (MOF).

Photo of the (a) UCF POECT device and (b) a regular OECT device.

Plasmonic Organic Electrochemical Transistors (POECTs) for Highly Enhanced Sensing

11649 – The University of Central Florida invention is a new type of organic electrochemical transistor (OECT) called the plasmonic OECT (POECT). The invention leverages the near-field effect of plasmonics to increase the sensitivity of OECTs. Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) marked a rapid growth in recent years due to their attractive applications in biosensing,... Read More

Dark field optical microscope image of CMV inclusion bodies observed from a positive urine sample.

Method and Device for Pathogen or Antibody Detection Using Unmodified Signaling Substances With or Without Unlabeled Detection Reagents

11472 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to methods for detecting a target pathogen or antibody in biological samples. The disclosed methods include three embodiments and do not require labeling or conjugating of the detection reagent with the signaling molecule or substance to generate detectable signals. The first embodiment relates to using an unlabeled antibody... Read More

Figure 1(a): 6-well HT 3D MEA design; (b) Close-up of a single well; (c)12-well HT 3D MEA design; (d) Close-up of a single well; (e) Silver ink-casting from the bottom-face to fill the (f) hollow micro-tower on the top-face along with the (g) micro-troughs on the bottom-face to yield the (h)self-insulated 3D MEA on the top face and the (i) electrical traces on the bottom face. Grey color represents 3D printing resin and gold color silver ink throughout the schematic. Photo courtesy of IEEE, A. Kundu, A. Rozman and S. Rajaraman, "Development of a 3D Printed, Self-Insulated, High-Throughput 3D Microelectrode Array (HT-3DMEA)," in Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 1091-1093, Oct. 2020, doi: 10.1109/JMEMS.2020.3003644.

A 3D Printed, Self-Insulated, High-Throughput 3D Microelectrode Array

11591 – The University of Central Florida invention is a novel two-step, makerspace-based microfabrication strategy for creating high-throughput (HT), self-insulated 3D microelectrode arrays (MEAs). Microstereolithography (μSLA)-based 3D printing technology not only allows for the realization of 3D microelectrode geometries but also enables the monolithic integration of all components of... Read More

Figure 1. As shown, a bidirectional chip may time-duplex signals—transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx)—from a given pixel with a Tx/Rx selection step.

Photonic Integrated Circuit Outcoupling Array for Imaging-Based Beam Steering

11449 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) array device that can provide the emitter and detector array capabilities that imaging-based beam steering (IBBS) systems need to achieve high-resolution, dynamic beam steering over a wide field-of-view (FOV). The UCF invention, which includes an IBBS system design, offers a passive,... Read More

Inside of a barrel reactor with zinc selenide (ZnSe) powder coated with 300 cycles of atomic layer deposition (ALD) aluminum oxide (Al2O3).

Coat Zinc Selenide Particles with Functional Thin Films for IR Optics

11644 – The University of Central Florida invention is a processing technique to coat ZnSe (an IR transparent material) particles with an atomically thin functional film. For fabricating optical components such as optical fibers, a high-temperature melting process is used in which the base matrix and the ZnSe powder are mixed and heated past the melting point of the matrix. This important... Read More

Ultra-Spectrally Selective THz Band Stop Reflector

11645 – The University of Central Florida invention is a device that can inhibit the reflectance of electromagnetic radiation in the THz frequency range. It is characterized by a combination of material and geometric parameters that are unique and tunable—enabling resonating frequencies (spectral selectivity) in the THz range (0.1-25) with narrow channel widths (FWHM) controllable by the... Read More

Overview of the Load‐Modulated Balanced Amplifiers: (1) PD LMBA and (2) Reconfigurable Asymmetrical LMBA.

Load-Modulated Balanced Amplifiers

11637 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented two kinds of load-modulated balanced amplifier architectures. The power amplifier (PA) is the most power-consuming module in any wireless platform, and it predominantly influences the system features, including power consumption, energy efficiency, temperature and bandwidth. With the UCF inventions, companies can... Read More

Complex Refractive-Index Imaging by Iterative Optical Diffraction Tomography

11459 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a technique for capturing and reconstructing images of phase objects with greater accuracy and quality than conventional optical diffraction tomography (ODT) inversion methods. Example objects include transparent samples such as biological cells, tissues and optical fibers with high contrast, complicated structure, or... Read More

An overview of the UCF attention-based multi-scale convolutional neural network (A+MCNN) model.

Attention-Based, Multi-Scale CNN Algorithm for Automated Road Condition Assessment

11623 – The University of Central Florida invention is a novel deep learning algorithm for automated (segmentation and classification of objects) road or pavement condition assessment. The A+MCNN has the following two unique features:

Schematic showing the formation of hybrid PQD-MWCNT.

Optoelectronic Synapse for Neuromorphic Computing

11593 – The University of Central Florida invention is a method to grow organic‐inorganic halide perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) directly on multi‐wall CNTs (MWCNTs) to increase the photosensitivity of optoelectronic synapses. The perovskite quantum dot-multiwall carbon nanotube (PQD‐MWCNT) hybrid material acts as an optoelectronic synapse for optoelectronic neuromorphic computing.... Read More

Results of an example application of the invention on tomato leaves 72 hours after treatment, illuminated with a handheld UV light at 254 nm. The bright yellow emitting fluorescence signal can be used as an indicator for tracing the presence of the treatment on the plant.

Non-Phytotoxic Adjuvant Improves Rainfastness and Sustained Release of Streptomycin

11592 – The University of Central Florida invention is a novel non‐phytotoxic zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticle-based adjuvant that demonstrates improved rainfastness and sustained release of streptomycin. Recently, streptomycin sulfate (65.8 percent active ingredient) has been labeled for suppression of Huanglongbing in Florida. The active ingredient is water-soluble and therefore suffers... Read More

Template grid guided procedure where the biopsy gun is guided through the template for accurate and precise targeting of the tissue tumor.

Percutaneous Tool Guide Template and Insert

11601 – The University of Central Florida invention is a guide hole design that enables accurate and precise needle targeting while minimizing the change in dynamic characteristics. As a result, the biopsy needle can fire at the designed speed, leading to a successful intervention. Percutaneous intervention procedures are employed in numerous surgical methods involving needle puncture... Read More

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