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Energy-Efficient, Real-Time Variable Stiffness Ankle-Foot Prosthesis

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

Convenient, Self-Sterilizing Rollable Face Mask for Everyday Use

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

Low-Cost, Multi-Input, Single Resonant Tank LLC Converters

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

Reconfigurable and Scalable Slot-Ring Antenna Arrays

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

Method for Growing Perovskite Quantum Dots on Any Material

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

Solar Energy Device Boosts Optical Absorption of Thin-Film PV Cells

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

PCR-Based Blood Test for Detecting Mycobacterium Infection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

30555 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a diagnostic test for detecting Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). MAP infections are linked to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn’s disease. The exact cause of IBD is not known, and there are likely multiple etiologies for IBD in addition to MAP infection. Antibiotics are frequently... Read More

Mode Demultiplexing Hybrid Simplifies Coherent Optical Front End

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

Low-Temperature Catalysts for Effective Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Emissions

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

CRISPR-Based Imaging System Detects Target Gene Loci in Live Cells

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

Scalable Approach for Fabricating Thermally Stable, Low-Temperature Catalysts

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

Digital Scheme for Cryptocurrency Wallet Backup and Recovery

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

As illustrated, the new UCF technology may be implemented using planar arrays such as an organic light-emitting diode array.

Imaging-Based Transmitter and Receiver for Free-Space Optical Communications

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

As shown in the example, at least a portion of the precious metal (PGM–platinum group metal) encapsulated between the base material and the irreducible metal oxides may be shuttled to the surface of the metal oxide to form stable, catalytically active sites that can resist sintering at high temperatures.

Low-Cost Method for Producing Highly Stable, Active Precious Metal Catalysts

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

The images compare the flight of respiratory droplets after a simulated sneeze (horizontal velocity versus vertical velocity). Shown are instantaneous velocity contours of saliva, cornstarch and saliva, and mask test cases 185ms after the event starts.

Edible Confections to Reduce Cough- or Sneeze-Induced Pathogen Transmission

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

Example prototype of the UCF 3D-printed fingertip pediatric laryngoscope-intubation device.

3D-Printed Fingertip Pediatric Laryngoscope for Safer, Faster Intubation

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

Schematic illustration of the UCF nano-coating.

Nano-Coating Captures and Kills Viruses on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

Low-Cost Mechanisms for Managing Secure Persistent Memory

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

COVID-19 Training Cards Offer Easy Access to Key Safety Information

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

Capsule-Based System for Object Segmentation Offers Accuracy at Less Cost

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

The UCF invention delivers iron to targeted tumor cells to enable ferroptosis-assisted chemodynamic therapy. Image reprinted with permission from Molecular Pharmaceutics 2019, 16, 4852−4866, DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b00737. American Chemical Society.

Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles for Targeted Anticancer Chemodynamic Therapy

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

The diagram provides an overview of the new system for automatically diagnosing IPMNs.

Novel System for Automatically Diagnosing Pancreatic Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms

34177 – New diagnostic tool speeds the process of detecting and analyzing precancerous pancreatic cysts. Researchers at the University of Central Florida and the Mayo Clinic have developed an automated system that enables radiologists to detect and assess the cancer risk of pancreatic cysts faster and more effectively than using conventional MRI technology and radiographic guidelines. The cysts,... Read More

Example of the new prosthetic timing module (in the blue box) attached to a passive prosthesis.

Novel Ankle Prosthetic Module Maximizes the Propulsion Efficiency of Passive Prostheses

34171 – Real-time module enables passive ankle prosthesis to control and release stored energy for optimal propulsion. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a device with a unique learning algorithm to maximize the propulsion efficiency of passive prostheses used by individuals with transtibial (below-knee) amputations. The UCF real-time adjustable energy-releasing device... Read More

Inexpensive Software Automatically Controls Multiple Existing HVAC Systems in a Building to Minimize Energy Use Without Sacrificing Comfort

34072 – Integrated HVAC Control for Multiple Space Conditioning Systems©: Smart thermostat software for optimizing the use of a building’s different heating and air conditioning systems. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a software system that provides automatic, centralized control of different space conditioning systems in a home or office buildings. For example,... Read More

Figure 1. A schematic of bulk-mode lithium niobate-on-silicon (LNoSi) nonreciprocal transversal filters that exploit the acoustoelectric (AE) effect for signal amplification/attenuation.

Innovative Process Enables Acoustoelectric (AE) Amplification in Resonant Piezoelectric-Semiconductor Cavities

34143 – New amplification scheme enables manufacturers to build low-power, low-loss devices for communications, wireless sensors. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel, low-cost acoustoelectric (AE) amplification scheme that resolves the issues found in transistor-based amplifiers and existing AE amplification systems. All transistor-based amplifiers suffer from a... Read More

Figure 1. Schematic of the UCF resonant-based passive wireless accelerometer design.

MEMS Piezoelectric Resonant Accelerometer for Low-Cost, Wireless Detection

34077 – New passive accelerometer design enables the development of wireless, lightweight movement sensors for industrial and consumer uses, including smart, Internet of Things products in healthcare, lifestyle and defense applications. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a wireless sensor that can accurately detect and transmit an object’s acceleration or vibration... Read More

Cost-Saving Electro-Optic Comb Generator Uses Its Own Internal Radio Frequency Source to Produce Tunable Broadband, Widely-Spaced Frequency Combs

34056 – New architecture’s ability to generate 52 individual electro-optic comblines across 5 nanometers offers improvements in optical communications and signal processing. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a unique architecture for an electro-optic modulation (EOM) tunable comb generator that combines a photonically filtered optoelectronic oscillator (OEO) with a... Read More

A schematic diagram of a double-channel shallow ridge-waveguide configuration using the UCF QCL design.

New Quantum Cascade Laser Design Provides Greater Efficiency and Power for Broad-Area Applications

33908 – QCL design enables the development of compact infrared countermeasure systems that can protect aircraft against next-generation portable surface-to-air missiles. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a compact, lightweight quantum cascade laser (QCL) that can maintain beam quality and protect against laser facet damage while achieving more than 30 watts of optical... Read More

Figure 1. An example of a packaged device made using the invention (left) and its 4D characteristics (right).

4D Biosensors for Lab-On-A-Chip and Wearable Sensor Applications

34078 – Innovative 4D biosensor technology with shape-memory recovery enables integration with implantable systems for electrical measurements. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel 4D biosensor for lab-on-a-chip and wearable sensor applications that is more cost-effective and easier to manufacture than current technologies. Made of dynamic, stretchable, packaged... Read More

Multiple Line-Scanning Confocal Fluorescence Microscope Offers 3D Single-Molecule Imaging that Minimizes Photobleaching and Photodamage

34128 – Device enables high-resolution, real-time, gentle imaging of single-molecule RNA in mammalian cells. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a line-scanning confocal fluorescence technology that scientists can use to capture high-resolution, 3D, live-cell images while minimizing the effects of photobleaching and photodamage to target molecules. By providing a... Read More

Figure 1. An example setup of the UCF Highly Inclined Swept Tile (HIST) microscope system. CL1-CL2 are cylindrical lenses; DM is a dichroic mirror; GM is a galvo mirror; IP is the imaging plane; L1-L4 are relay lenses; M is a mirror; SMF is a single-mode fiber; TL is a tube lens.

Highly Inclined Swept Tile (HIST) Microscope for Advanced Real-Time, Single-Molecule Imaging

34127 – New fluorescence microscopy system enables super-resolution imaging of single molecules across a 40x wider field of view. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a fluorescence microscope that provides better real-time imaging of single molecules than conventional fluorescence technologies such as HILO (highly inclined and laminated optical sheet) microscopy. By... Read More

The block diagram illustrates an example use of the optical calibration source invention and related components.

A Compact, Bright, and Broadband Light Source for Calibrating the Spectral and Spectral Power Density of an Optical System

34055 – Novel method provides plug-and-play capabilities for easily calibrating laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) optical systems. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel plug-and-play technology for calibrating optical systems such as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) or Raman spectroscopy systems. A compact, bright and broadband (180 nm... Read More

Example diagrams of the UCF tactile display apparatus design: (a) shows an external view and (b) shows an internal view of the device.

Tactile Display Apparatus for Palpation Simulation and Telemedicine

34063 – Innovative training device enables medical students to experience the near-real sensation of touch, similar to human palpation. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a haptic training device that medical students can use to better distinguish between normal and abnormal lumps in the body. By providing the sensation of touch and the ability to vary the size and... Read More

The UCF liquid metal coating promotes the uniform deposition of lithium ions in a battery cell and prevents dendritic growth. It thus provides a stable solid electrolyte interface for separating the lithium metal anode from the electrolyte.

Low-Cost Lithium Battery Cell With Coating that Prevents Dendrite Growth

34036 – Battery cell’s novel coating stabilizes lithium metal surfaces, enabling the development of next-generation energy storage technologies such as lithium-air and lithium-sulfur batteries. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an inexpensive battery cell that overcomes the safety hazards, performance problems and capacity loss associated with using lithium metal as... Read More

Schematic overview of the UCF approach to predict the biodistribution of nanomaterials in the body.

New Approach for Determining Nanomaterial (NM) Biodistribution in the Body Offers an Alternative to Animal Testing

34037 – System with predictive computer modeling enables nanomaterial drug screening tests that effectively measure NM-cell interactions in vivo. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a new system to quantify and accurately predict the biodistribution of nanomaterials (NMs) in the body, reducing the need for animal studies. Using a novel quantitative fluorescence-based in... Read More

Modular Device for 3D Printers Quantifies and Treats Filament in Real Time

34202 – System for additive manufacturing enables accurate, cost-effective tracking of the used and unused filament in new or existing 3D printers. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel 3D printer filament feed system that can track, quantify, and coat/treat filaments used in additive manufacturing printers. Such capabilities are lacking in many 3D printer designs... Read More

As shown in figures (a) and (b), the new UCF blood-sampling syringe fully incorporates a nucleic acid purification function. The graph (c) shows the effectiveness of the tool’s DNA capture. Researchers used a real-time PCR to quantify and compare the captured DNA to the original blood sample.

Novel Syringe for One-Step Purification and Medical Diagnosis

34133 – Integrated syringe combines blood sample collection and nucleic acid preparation functions to speed diagnostic testing for infectious diseases. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed an innovative syringe that can simultaneously draw a patient’s blood and extract/purify nucleic acids from the sample. Thus, a simple blood draw results in a prepared sample ready for... Read More

Figure 1. The graphic (a) schematically illustrates an experimental incoherent light-illuminated DCNN-GALOF imaging system without distal optics. The light source is a low-cost LED. To quantify the amount of fiber bending (b) the offset distance was measured as the distance from the end of the bent fiber to the position of the straight fiber (equal to the length of the dashed line).

Glass-Air Optical Fiber Imaging for Accurate, Real-Time Views of Biological Objects

34029 – New approach can transmit artifact-free images of cell structures in vivo despite temperature fluctuations and optical fiber bending. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a lensless fiber-optic imaging system that overcomes the expense and complications associated with existing multicore and multimode fiber-based imaging systems (MCFs, MMFs). More robust, compact... Read More

In the example operation, Anubis acts whenever metadata changes occur in the Counter Cache (3) or the Merkle Tree Cache (4). The operation reduces the need for extra updates to the shadow counter and shadow Merkle tree tables (SCT and SMT). It also lowers the overhead significantly without hurting recoverability.

Secure Non-Volatile Memory System Offers Ultra-Low Recovery Time, Overhead

34136 – Low-cost, hardware-only memory controller system enables quick recovery and verification of Merkle tree- and Intel® SGX-protected non-volatile memories (NVMs). Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a hardware-only system that can recover integrity-protected non-volatile memories (NVMs) faster and more cost-efficiently than other memory... Read More

Lyme Disease Diagnostic Test Combines the Sensitivity of PCR with the Specificity of Immunoassays

33429 – Immuno-PCR Based Approach Enables Early and Objective Diagnosis of Lyme Disease Researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have developed a multiplex immuno-PCR (iPCR) based diagnostic test which improves upon currently available approaches for Lyme disease detection. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) and is transmitted to humans and... Read More

A schematic illustration of active ingredient drug delivery using the invention. The example shows a trunk injection of 2S pumpkin seed albumin and Nano-ZnO into the xylem-phloem region of Mosambi plants.

Coated Nano-ZnO Systemic Delivery System for Controlling Plant Disease

34041 – New system offers improved ability to suppress and prevent HLB disease in citrus trees. Researchers at the University of Central Florida, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and the ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute have developed a novel cargo delivery system for controlling and preventing diseases in plants, notably Huanglongbing (HLB), a fatal citrus disease with limited... Read More

Deformation-Based Additive Manufacturing Technique Optimizes Production and Cuts Costs

34048 – New method of manipulating digital models enables a user to reduce or eliminate the amount of support material needed to fabricate complex parts or assemblies. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a method that optimizes and reduces the costs associated with additive manufacturing. By using techniques to deform configurations of original objects, the new method... Read More

Web-Based Anatomical Board Database Application

34035 – Fully-functional database system enables institutions to track and manage human cadaver donations. Researchers at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine have developed a customizable web-based application for managing cadaver donations and providing a registry of the Willed-Body Program. The Willed-Body Program enables residents of their respective states to donate their... Read More

Figure 1. Illustration of the general concept behind harmonic multi-tone injection locking.

Chip-Scale Harmonic Injection Locking Technology for Integrated Photonics

33996 – New harmonic multitone injection locking technique links optical and microwave domains Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a chip-scale optical-to-RF link technology that clears a path for integrated photonics. Using a novel harmonic multitone injection locking technique, the invention down-converts frequency combs from the optical domain (>120GHz to THz) into... Read More

Figure 1. The UCF Holmium laser system concept.

Multi-millijoule Holmium Laser System

33995 – New system can generate attosecond laser pulses for use in biomolecule manipulation. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented an ultrafast Holmium laser system that can generate multi-millijoule-level laser pulse energy centered at 2.05 μm and a 1 kHz repetition rate. With such capabilities, the laser can produce long, ultra-broad bandwidth (4-12 μm wavelength),... Read More

Catalyzed biomass mechanochemical conversion process with example reaction products and potential commercial applications.

Solid Acid Catalyzed Hydrolysis Technology Offers A Non-Toxic Path to Producing Biofuels and Specialty Chemicals From Biomass Feedstock

31649 – New mechanocatalytic process breaks down biomass, including lignin, into sugars or other specialty chemicals via a non-toxic path. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed technologies that provide a more efficient and inexpensive method to produce biofuels and specialty chemicals like vanillin or syrinealdehyde. The hydrolysis technology enables companies, such as... Read More

An example diagram of the noninvasive, portable, aspiration detection system.

Portable Breath Gas Analysis System

34004 – Low-cost, noninvasive, point-of-care system quickly detects aspiration in dysphasia patients. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a fast and simple way to quickly detect pulmonary aspiration in patients with dysphasia (difficulty swallowing) or other conditions that put them at risk for aspiration-related illnesses. Pulmonary aspiration occurs when people inhale... Read More

Diagram of a MINI system for wireless neural recordings. The 1000-ch system on a silicon die consists of a pillar electrode array, embedded integrated circuits for signal amplification and processing, and backplane planar coils and capacitors for wireless telemetry and power.

Neural Interface System

34017 – New approach to building scalable brain-machine interface systems may enable widespread use of wireless, remotely-powered neural interface implants in patients needing prostheses. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed an innovative brain-machine interface (BMI) system that can enable throughput of 1,000 or more parallel recordings to repair human cognitive or... Read More

Figure 1. An isometric, conceptual view of a toy bear with integrated data sensors.

Novel System for Capturing, Quantifying and Analyzing Therapy Interactions

33898 – Innovation aids counselors in diagnosing and treating a child’s behavioral disorder using quantifiable evidence from play therapy sessions. UCF researchers have designed a system that mental health professionals can use to capture and track quantifiable data about a child’s development and behavior during therapy sessions. The Science of Play system works in real time, monitoring... Read More

New charge-tunable materials may offer bactericide, fungicide, rainfastness, and improved health properties that are customized for each crop type.

Environmentally-Friendly Alternative to Copper-Based Biocides

33981 – Antimicrobial magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles safely and effectively protect tomatoes and other crops against disease and soil contamination University of Central Florida researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly alternative to copper (Cu)-based biocides, which are commonly used to treat plant diseases caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses. Plant diseases make up 10-16... Read More

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