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Noninvasive Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Materials and Tissue using Magnetic Resonance Techniques
Published Wednesday, February 6, 2019Many diseases alter the mechanical properties of tissue. Accordingly, the mechanical properties can serve as biomarkers for disease, diagnosis, and tumor assessment. While some larger diseased tissues or abnormalities near the surface of a patient can be detected by palpitation, many are located deep within the patient or too small to...
Investigator(s): Bruce Yu, Mark Taraban, Yue Feng
Categories: Devices, Software + Algorithm, Sensors/Monitors, Industrial Processing, Other
Keyword(s): MRI, NMR, diagnostic
Docket: BY-2012-013
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MakerWear
Published Wednesday, February 28, 2018Wearable construction kits have shown promise in attracting underrepresented groups to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). They empower users to create self-expressive and personally meaningful designs while fostering an interest in computing. However, these kits require skills that young children (K-6) do not possess:...
Categories: Software + Algorithm, Engineering, Devices, Sensors/Monitors
Keyword(s): wearable, construction kit, modular,
Docket: IS-2017-018
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Balanced Reach Control Systems Model
Published Tuesday, May 2, 2017Bipedal standing balance is inherently unstable and must be actively controlled to prevent falling. This involves a complex interaction of the sensorimotor system and multi-segment musculoskeletal system. Fall risk increases with deterioration of sensorimotor and musculoskeletal elements responsible for balance due to age, neurological...
Investigator(s): Joseph E. Barton
Categories: Devices, Imaging devices, Software + Algorithm, Methods of Treatment
Keyword(s): Rehabilitation, balance, reaching, Aging Population
Docket: JB-2016-005, JB-2016-004
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Prompt Gamma Imaging System for Proton Range Verification using a Compton Camera
Published Tuesday, April 11, 2017Range uncertainty in the exact position of the distal dose gradient of a proton beam delivered within a patient during radiotherapy (RT) can lead to underdosing of the tumor or to excessive dosing to adjacent healthy tissues or critical organs at risk. The unwanted side effects and complications due this uncertainty is...
Investigator(s): Jerimy Polf, PhD
Categories: Devices, Imaging devices, Software + Algorithm, Healthcare
Keyword(s): Radiotherapy; medical imaging; prompt gamma; compton camera; range verification
Docket: JP-2015-137
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Methods and Apparatus for Cuffless Blood Pressure Measurement
Published Monday, June 20, 2016Background:Hypertension affects ¼ of the world’s population and is a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack – two world leading causes of death. Current hypertension diagnostic resides in-clinic and is performed by the patient’s physician. With roughly 20% of hypertension patients not knowing they have it, and due to high...
Categories: Devices, Diagnostics, Bioengineering, Software + Algorithm
Keyword(s): blood pressure, hypertension, Smartphone
Docket: PS-2016-001
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Inhibition Of Metastatic Tumors
Published Wednesday, May 28, 2014Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. Death of cancer patients is most often caused by metastatic spread of tumor cells from the primary tumor site through the bloodstream where the cells lie dormant for long periods. These dormant cells will invade secondary sites such as the lung, liver or kidney where they develop...
Investigator(s): Stuart Martin, Rebecca Whipple, Agnes Cheung
Categories: Devices, Imaging devices, Software + Algorithm, Healthcare, Education/Training/Multimedia
Docket: SM-2006-059