Abstract: Provided here are systems and method for non-intrusive authentication of a user. Such systems and methods may include in an embodiment a waveform generator to generate a message, encrypt the message, and transmit the encrypted message to one or more transmitters. The system may include a decryption engine to receive a bone conduction signal from one or more receivers, process the bone conduction signal, decrypt the processed bone conduction signal, and separate a bone conduction token portion from the decrypted bone conduction signal. The system may include an authentication engine to analyze the bone conduction signal, authenticate a user for the operation detected based on a comparison of the analyzed bone conduction signal and the pilot portion of the message exceeding a preselected threshold, and verify bone conduction signal authenticity via the bone conduction token portion and the token portion.
Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an Al—Ce—Cu alloy for use in additive manufacturing. The disclosed alloy embodiments provide fabricated objects, such as bulk components, comprising a heterogeneous microstructure and having good mechanical properties even when exposed to conditions used during the additive manufacturing process. Methods for making and using alloy embodiments also are disclosed herein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 29, 2020
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignees:
UT-Battelle, LLC, Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., University of Tennessee Research Foundation
Inventors:
Sumit Bahl, Ryan R. Dehoff, Hunter B. Henderson, Scott McCall, Ryan Ott, Alexander J. Plotkowski, Orlando Rios, Amit Shyam, Zachary C. Sims, Kevin D. Sisco, David Weiss, Ying Yang
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure described herein relate to a computing in memory electronic device that supports current based analog operations and time based analog-to-digital conversion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 15, 2022
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
Korea University Research and Business Foundation
Inventors:
Jongsun Park, Hyunchul Park, Kyeongho Lee
Abstract: Provided is a femtosecond laser system for processing a micro-hole array, comprising: a femtosecond laser, a half-wave plate, a polarizer, a concave lens, a convex lens, a diaphragm, a mechanical shutter, a phase-type spatial light modulator, a first plano-convex lens, a reflecting mirror, a second plano-convex lens, a dichroic mirror, a camera, a processing objective lens, a six-axis translation stage and a transmissive white light source.
Abstract: Provided is a preparing method of linear carbonate compounds, including performing a coupling reaction of carbon dioxide in the presence of a titanium dioxide complex. The titanium dioxide complex includes an anatase phase and a rutile phase, a reduced titanium dioxide which is formed by selectively reducing any one of the anatase phase and the rutile phase, and a metallic oxide bound to the reduced titanium dioxide.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignees:
Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University, INSTITUTE FOR BASIC SCIENCE
Inventors:
Hyoyoung Lee, Thi Kim Chau Nguyen, Jinsun Lee
Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array connected to a first word line, a pair of second word lines, and a bit line and configured to perform a multiply-accumulate (MAC) operation depending on a ternary input provided from the pair of second word lines and a binary weight preset based on the first word line and the bit line; a peripheral circuit configured to control the memory cell array; and an ADC (analog-to-digital converter) circuit configured to convert a voltage value dependent on the MAC operation into a digital value.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 25, 2023
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
Korea University Research and Business Foundation
Inventors:
Jongsun Park, Sung Soo Cheon, Kyeong Ho Lee
Abstract: A composite antenna and an electronic device are proposed. The electronic device includes the composite antenna, and the composite antenna includes a substrate, a first antenna structure, two contact springs, an antenna holder and a second antenna structure. The first antenna structure is disposed on the substrate, and two ends of the first antenna structure are coupled to a feeding point and a grounding point, respectively. The two contact springs are disposed on the first antenna structure, and electrically connected to the feeding point and the grounding point, respectively. The antenna holder is removably disposed on the substrate. The second antenna structure is disposed on the antenna holder and electrically connected to the two contact springs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2023
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
Universal Global Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
Abstract: A device for a creep test and a test system and a method using the device are provided. The device for the creep test includes a device frame, a test piece clamp, a load loading mechanism and linear displacement sensors. A test piece is arranged in a middle of the test piece clamp. A first end of the test piece clamp is a fixed end, a position of the fixed end is unchanged relative to the device frame. A second end of the test piece clamp is a movable end. The load loading mechanism includes a pulley block and a load. A system for a tensile and compressive creep test includes a box body which is sealable. The box body is provided with a box door which is provided with a constant temperature and humidity device. The device for the creep test is arranged in the box body.
Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating an autoimmune disorder or a cancer in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising: administering an effective amount of a composition comprising an oligonucleotide that specifically binds a complementary sequence of the Interleukin-7 receptor (IL7R) pre-mRNA that influences splicing of exon 6, wherein the SM-ASO increases or decreases inclusion of exon 6 in IL7R pre-mRNAs and respectively decreases or increases expression of the soluble isoform of IL7R (sIL7R). In certain embodiments, the oligonucleotide is an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), or a splice-modulating antisense oligonucleotide (SM-ASO).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2023
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
Inventors:
Mariano A. Garcia-Blanco, Gaddiel Galarza-Munoz, Shelton S. Bradrick
Abstract: The present invention relates generally in part to BeO-based compounds that are capable of storing at least part of the energy of incident ionizing radiation and releasing at least part of the stored energy upon optical stimulation and heating. BeO-based compounds dosimetry was also developed in instrumentation, application and fundamental investigations. The present disclosure further relates the to the investigation of a BeO-based optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimeter together with an OSL reader, and discusses the design and operation of an OSL reader, suitable to measure OSL emission of BeO-based dosimeters, for example beryllium oxide doped with sodium, dysprosium and erbium. The present disclosure further relates to the use of BeO-based compounds comprising BeO and at least one dopant selected from the group consisting of sodium, dysprosium and erbium as a fiber-coupled OSL dosimeter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignees:
Thomas Jefferson University, Cukurova University
Inventors:
Zehra Yegingil, Enver Bulur, Volkan Altunal, Yan Yu, Veysi Guckan, Adam Dicker
Abstract: The present invention provides autoradiography methods and systems for imaging via the detection of alpha particles, beta particles, or other charged particles. Embodiments of the methods and systems provide high-resolution 3D imaging of the distribution of a radioactive probe, such as a radiopharmaceutical, on a tissue sample. Embodiments of the present methods and systems provide imaging of tissue samples by reconstruction of a 3D distribution of a source of particles, such as a radiopharmaceutical. Embodiments of the methods and systems provide tomographic methods including microtomography, macrotomography, cryomicrotomography and cryomacrotomography.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 20, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignees:
Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona, inviCro, LLC
Inventors:
Harrison H. Barrett, Yijun Ding, Luca Caucci, John William Hoppin
Abstract: Described herein are antireflective layers, methods for forming antireflective layers, and structures including antireflective layers. Methods are included for forming a durable antireflective layer on the surface of a substrate, wherein the substrate has a complex three-dimensional shape, wherein the durable antireflective layer comprises a uniform monolayer of silica nanoparticles interconnected by SiO2, a uniform monolayer of silica nanoparticles bonded to the surface of the substrate, or a combination thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2018
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
University of Florida Research Foundation, INC.
Abstract: The invention provides methods for rearing and genetic manipulation of the genome of sap-feeding insects (e.g., whiteflies and others) to identify genetic targets for pest control, insecticides for pest control, and approaches to the genetic control of these pests.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for generation of an anti-influenza immune response. In particular, conserved T cell epitopes within matrix protein and nucleoprotein components of influenza virus have been identified and further screened for those structures that will bind either or both of HLA I and II molecules. Methods for vaccinating subjects with formulations of such peptides for the treatment or prevention of influenza infection also are described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignees:
Saint Louis University, EpiVax, Inc.
Inventors:
Daniel F. Hoft, Christopher S. Eickhoff, Annie De Groot
Abstract: A magnetic release assembly includes a housing defining a cavity, a permanent electromagnet positioned within the cavity, and a microcontroller electronically coupled with the permanent electromagnet. The microcontroller is configured to selectively provide power to the permanent electromagnet. A timer board is in communication with the microcontroller. A power source is electronically coupled with the microcontroller, the permanent electromagnet, and the timer board. The microcontroller is configured to provide power to the permanent electromagnet in response to an alarm from the timer board.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 22, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
Jackson State University
Inventors:
Kamal S. Ali, Ali Abu-El Humos, James C. Addy, Michael P. Cameron, Md Mohiuddin Hasan
Abstract: A three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is coupled to the first layer using a coupling process and includes a plurality of varying densities formed by the second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The first and second layers are configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a technical field of iron and steel material, in particular to an oriented electrical steel with high magnetic induction and annealing method thereof. Impeccable secondary recrystallization and single Goss texture are formed by controlling the heating rate and the atmosphere of the annealing treatment, confirming beginning and ending temperature in accordance with different heating rate. The orientation density of the Goss texture is more than 145. The magnetic induction intensity B8 is increased by 1-3% compared with products of same grade.
Abstract: A transformable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), can operate as a coplanar hexacopter or as an omnidirectional multirotor based on different operation modes. The UAV has 100% force efficiency for launching or landing tasks in the coplanar mode. In the omnidirectional mode, the UAV is fully actuated in the air for agile mobility in six degrees of freedom (DOFs). Models and control design are developed to characterize the motion of the transformable UAV. Simulation results are presented to validate the transformable UAV design and the enhanced UAV performance, compared with a fixed structure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 15, 2023
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
Inventors:
Shi Lu, Yan Chen, Konstantinos Tsakalis, Armando Rodriguez
Abstract: Various embodiments for systems and methods for cooperative driving of connected autonomous vehicles using responsibility-sensitive safety (RSS) rules are disclosed herein. The CAV system integrates proposed RSS rules with CAV's motion planning algorithm to enable cooperative driving of CAVs. The CAV system further integrates a deadlock detection and resolution system for resolving traffic deadlocks between CAVs. The CAV system reduces redundant calculation of dependency graphs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 16, 2022
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignees:
Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University, National Taiwan University
Abstract: An edible soft robot system may be used to display and/or interact with edible inflatable objects. In an embodiment, the edible inflatable object is configured to receive a fluid in an internal compartment. The edible inflatable object may be reversibly coupled to a container, wherein coupling the edible inflatable object to the container comprises aligning a port of the edible inflatable object to a fluid conduit to fluidically couple the internal compartment to the fluid conduit. A control system of the edible soft robot system is configured to receive instructions to adjust inflation of the internal compartment by activating fluid flow into or out of the internal compartment via the fluid conduit, wherein adjusting inflation of the internal compartment causes the edible inflatable object to actuate on or within the container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2024
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2025
Assignee:
Universal City Studios, LLC.
Inventors:
Akiva Meir Krauthamer, Kimberly Anne Humphreys, Aaron Chandler Jeromin, Elam Kevin Hertzler, Timothy Fitzgerald Garnier