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34381 – The University of Central Florida invention comprises a low cost, simple deep‐dyeing method that can convert a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer matrix into ultra‐stable luminescent perovskite‐polymer composites (PPCs) which have excellent color tunability, color purity, and water‐/photo‐stability. The achieved PPCs can be used in displays, solid‐state lighting or other... Read More
34352 – The University of Central Florida invention comprises a method to produce efficient, cost-effective, and bifunctional (that is, anodic and cathodic) catalysts for water electrolysis applications. For example, hydrogen and oxygen generation from alkaline solutions, deionized water, and seawater. Current hydrogen production results from steam methane reforming and coal gasification,... Read More
34368 – The University of Central Florida and the University of Texas Health Science Center have developed technologies for genetic genealogical discovery in genotype databases: 33799
11539 – The University of Central Florida invention describes a method to extract lunar water, drastically reducing the energy and complexity of lunar mining operations helping to establish this industry. The process consists of robot mining of the regolith (loose, heterogeneous superficial deposits covering solid rock), transferring the mined material to a conveyer and passing the soil... Read More
34329 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to methods for inhibiting the expression of the “stemness” genes, NANOG/P8 and OCT4 in Glioblastoma Multiforme cancer stem cells. Short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) were specifically designed to inhibit the expression of NANOG/P8 or OCT4 and were delivered by lentiviral transduction. Exosomal delivery of the shRNAs is currently in... Read More
34396 – The invention relates to an adversarial learning technique for identifying rogue RF transmitters and classifying trusted ones by designing and implementing generative adversarial nets (GAN). Understanding and analyzing the radio frequency (RF) environment have become indispensable for various autonomous wireless deployments. Machine learning techniques have become popular as they can... Read More
34429 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a simple, inexpensive solution for fabricating 3D metal microelectrode arrays (MEAs) and microneedle platforms. Compared to current technologies, the UCF makerspace technology overcomes issues such as brittleness, high expense, complexity, and unrepeatable processes. As a result, the invention offers cost-... Read More
34374 – The University of Central Florida invention is a novel way of generating optical properties within and at the surface of a voxel data structure. The structure is derived from mesh-based 3D models, controlled by standard UV texture mapping, and a combination of texture types for use in additive manufacturing. The purpose of the invention is to alter the makeup of a 3D-printed model... Read More
34371 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to the development of biomaterial substrates known as frozen films. The frozen films are highly porous thin films with micron-scale porosity and fibrous struts. The frozen films are expected to be compatible with high-throughput screening systems used by pharmaceutical companies and biotech companies for pre-clinical drug... Read More
33838 – The University of Central Florida invention demonstrates a liquid crystal-plasmonic system that covers the full red-green-blue (RGB) color basis set, only as a function of voltage, for the first time. Nematic liquid crystals are long rod‐shaped molecules that have extraordinary properties, most importantly: long-range order and alignment with an electric field. This allows liquid... Read More
34353 – The University of Central Florida invention is an optimized mid-infrared quantum cascade laser (QCL) design capable of delivering multi-watt continuous wave (CW) power in a high-quality output beam. The design comprises InP spacers whose thickness, as well as other design parameters, is adjusted to simultaneously achieve a high CW power and high beam quality. The design method... Read More
34513 – The University of Central Florida invention describes the microfabrication and assembly of a three-dimensional microelectrode array (3D MEA) based on a glass-stainless steel platform. The technique involves the use of non-traditional “Makerspace Microfabrication” techniques, which allows cost effective fabrication of the device using biocompatible materials.
34174 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to the use of NANOG exosomal DNA as a diagnostic cancer marker. Specifically, the marker is a 22bp insert in the 3’UTR of the NANOG pseudogene, NANOGP8. Exosomes are extracellular microvesicles (30-100 nm) released by almost all types of cells upon fusion of the multi-vesicular body with the plasma membrane. Known for their role in... Read More
33356 – University of Central Florida researchers have invented T-SOL™, a chelate-based therapeutic nutrient that promotes plant growth and minimizes the threat of microbial infection. Unlike other biocides, which only destroy microorganisms, T-SOL™ simultaneously enhances plant growth, increases crop yields, and protects plants from bacterial and fungal diseases (including citrus canker,... Read More
34545 – The University of Central Florida invention is a hierarchical architecture‐based carbon fiber for storing energy. The CASE electrode invention has an unprecedented 100,000 charge‐discharge cycles with less performance degradation. Currently, the electric vehicle industry is targeting to achieve more than 500 miles/charge. To increase the miles/charge of the electric vehicles, more... Read More
34565 – The University of Central Florida invention describes a scoring algorithm called Chronic Condition Mapping Package (CCMP). The invention can track chronic condition diagnoses in terms of completeness, consistency, and accuracy relative to established guidelines. There is a need to track chronic condition diagnoses and appropriately determine the staging and management of conditions.... Read More
34272 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a better way to track objects like head-mounted displays (HMDs) and handheld controllers of multiple users as they interact in shared space. Virtual environment systems today encounter some amount of error (static or dynamic) that can affect the system's usefulness. If two or more users are tracked close to each other... Read More
34445 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a xeno-free and transgene-free method for reprogramming mesenchymal stem cells to neural stem cell-like cells. Neural stem cells are difficult to obtain for therapeutic use due to their location in the brain. As an alternative, multipotent mesenchymal stem cells are a potential source of neural stem cells, but must... Read More
34459 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Boston University are developing polyamine transport inhibitors for use as antiviral compounds. Polyamines are required for a variety of viral processes including replication, protein synthesis, and virus-host interactions. Many viruses, including coronaviruses, have been shown to be sensitive to polyamine depletion. While... Read More
34286 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a method for reducing the time and cost of inspecting civil structures like bridges and buildings. Conventional methods for visually assessing civil infrastructures use subjectivity and may require long inspection time and high labor costs. Although some technologies (such as robotic techniques, augmented reality, and... Read More
34234 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and North Carolina State University have developed a way to reduce the execution time and write amplification associated with restoring data from non-volatile main memory (NVMM). Current crash recovery solutions use logging or checkpointing to provide failure safety to applications. However, these solutions are for volatile main... Read More
34066 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed an innovative adaptive infrared (IR) camouflage system that can operate at any wavelength in the technologically relevant, midwave IR (3–5 µm) and longwave IR (8–12 µm) bands. The plasmonic nanostructured system design offers a faster, more efficient way to encode information and provides spectral selectivity, which is... Read More
34250 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and the University of Oklahoma have identified fungus-derived compounds for developing treatments against drug-resistant species of Plasmodium. Compounds collected from a large library of diverse fungi (including pure compounds and extracts) may enable scientists to target new cellular structures of malaria-causing parasites such as... Read More
34238 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a mobile visible light communication (VLC) receiver that overcomes the signal quality and efficiency issues that hamper the widespread use of VLC systems. With the ability to provide secure, high-throughput indoor wireless networking, VLCs are ideal for multi-use office environments and Li-Fi (light fidelity)... Read More
34229 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a simple, low-cost method of creating electrodes for flexible, robust supercapacitors. The UCF invention resolves the performance and safety issues associated with producing supercapacitors for wearable electronic devices. It also offers a way to build commercially available supercapacitors with high specific... Read More
34507 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a method of using dynamic, realistic simulations to facilitate real human awareness and trust in an autonomous control system like a self-driving vehicle. The method employs online virtual humans that dynamically perform behaviors, such as gestures, poses, and verbal interactions based on the real-time input and... Read More
34446 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a phototransistor device that can act as an artificial photonic synapse for neuromorphic computing. Ultrathin and highly efficient, the device comprises a superstructure with the fast charge transport capability of graphene (G) and the efficient photogeneration features of perovskite quantum dots (PQDs). The UCF team... Read More
34204 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an inexpensive, reliable sensor that can rapidly and simultaneously detect traces of multiple heavy metals in water. With its unique biopolymer-metal composite thin film, the device provides improved sensitivity for identifying toxins in situ, including mercury, cadmium, arsenic, chromium, thallium, lead and zinc. ... Read More
33910 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Southern Methodist University have developed novel carbapenem antibiotics that exhibit enhanced activity against drug-resistant strains of mycobacterial species, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and Micobacterium abscessus (Mabs). The narrow-spectrum carbapenems selectively target mycobacterial L, D-transpeptidases. In... Read More
34451 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed two technologies that help lower the cost and minimize the time associated with using support structures in additive manufacturing. One invention (Patent ID 34451) provides a cost- and time-saving method of printing additive manufactured objects and their support structures together. The other invention (Patent ID... Read More
34461 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an innovative, bio-inspired ankle-foot prosthesis that can automatically adjust its ankle stiffness to accommodate different activities. For example, the device can quickly adapt to walking conditions such as inclines, declines, and uneven soft or hard surfaces. The novel prosthesis uses a highly efficient energy... Read More
34460 – 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... Read More
34179 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a new multi-input power DC-DC converter that uses a single LLC resonant tank to transfer energy and perform power conversion from multiple sources. With other technologies, the number of switches and circuit components increases with each added power source, thus raising total costs and reducing reliability. In... Read More
33753 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a reconfigurable modular antenna array that can be programmed to operate over several different frequency bands while still using a common antenna aperture. The antenna and transmitter design work as a mix-and-match antenna array that is easily configurable and scalable to specific applications. This simplicity allows... Read More
34410 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a unique method of creating structures for ultra-thin, highly efficient optoelectronic devices. Current methods (such as depositing PQDs onto a graphene substrate or applying them via spin-coating or dipping) produce structures that offer limited carrier mobility and photoresponsivity. In contrast, the UCF method... Read More
34405 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a way to increase the broadband optical absorption of thin-film solar cells regardless of their thickness or intrinsic absorption. Thin-film technologies (less than 10 μm) reduce the material cost of solar cells and provide added flexibility. However, their reduced light absorption capacity results in lower cell... Read More
34398 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a single device that integrates mode demultiplexing, local oscillator power splitting, and optical 90-degree phase deconstruction using a multi-plane light converter (MPLC). As a result, the invention enables more reliable and robust coherent optical signals for communications systems. Today’s current optical front... Read More
34359 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and BASF Corporation have developed a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology that can efficiently remove nitrogen oxide (NO) emissions at temperatures less than 200 degrees Celsius. Nitrogen oxides are major pollutants emitted from internal combustion engines. Examples include gasoline and diesel vehicles and stationary... Read More
34082 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and the University of Massachusetts have developed a CRISPR-based system for detecting DNA repeat expansion sequences—genetic mutations that cause diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The CRISPR Arrayed Repeat Detection System (CARDS) can detect multiple mutated genes simultaneously in a single assay.... Read More
34292 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a low-cost, scalable approach for using any reducible metal oxide or mixed metal oxide materials to fabricate thermally stable, low-temperature catalysts. The UCF invention offers a solution for automakers tasked with meeting increasingly stringent emissions standards. For example, future catalytic systems will need... Read More
34225 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a digital mechanism that provides a secure, convenient way for cryptocurrency users to back up the private keys in their hardware wallets and restore them when needed. A crypto hardware wallet (such as a USB stick, Bluetooth device or smartcard) generates private keys for a user to protect crypto assets, like... Read More
34131 – Key points: Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a robust and cost-effective solution for line-of-site control (LOS)—also known as beam steering—in emerging free-space optical communications (FOC) systems. Instead of using conventional radio frequencies, FOC systems employ optical domain carrier frequencies to establish direct LOS data links between... Read More
34303 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel universal technique for fabricating precious metal catalysts that exhibit both high catalytic activity and excellent thermal stability. UCF’s Reverse Loading and Metal Shuttling Strategy offers a low-cost solution to traditional fabrication methods, such as those that require complex preparation procedures or... Read More
34433 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a composition of edible ingredients that may reduce the transmissibility of airborne pathogens from person to person. Airborne-transmitted pathogens often spread through close contact between humans via respiratory functions. This includes sneezing, coughing, talking and breathing. For example, coughing causes a... Read More
34054 – New flexible device can be custom-printed to fit a child’s respiratory tract and minimize intubation trauma from surgical procedures. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a combined pediatric laryngoscope and intubation medical device that facilitates tracheal intubation while reducing patient trauma. The low-cost, 3D-printed innovation is more flexible and... Read More
34370 – Polymer-based, antiviral coating may kill pathogens on face masks and gloves to prevent surface-to-surface contamination Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an innovative nano-coating designed to capture and kill viruses on PPEs and other medical equipment. For example, the invention may be used to target SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.... Read More
34140 – Novel systems for encrypting, restoring and auditing secure persistent memory can significantly improve performance and safeguard systems against data remanence cyber attacks. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed low-cost solutions for effectively managing secure persistent memory devices (PMDs) in computer systems. One invention (Patent ID34140) provides... Read More
34378 – New training cards provide CDC-recommended steps for fighting the spread of COVID-19 Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed educational training cards about COVID-19 and ways to stay safe from the disease. The deck of 52 cards provides key information including how the disease spreads and CDC-recommended instructions for preventing and transmitting the disease... Read More
34138 – New SegCaps deep learning architecture enables more cost-effective segmentation of medical images. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an innovative capsule-based deep learning system that requires far less parameterization to perform object segmentation more accurately and efficiently than state-of-the-art convolutional neural networks (CNNs) such as U-Net. The... Read More
34364 – Tumor-targeting nanoparticles induce ferroptosis in cancer cells without need for external activation Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a tumor-targeting nanoparticle system for chemodynamic therapy (CDT). The conjugated polymer nanoparticles (CPNPs) deliver iron for CDT at the targeted tumor site. In contrast to photodynamic therapy, which requires external... Read More