Patents Assigned to University
  • Systems and methods for continuous, active, and non-intrusive user authentication
    Patent number: 12249337
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: University of Houston System
    Inventors: Miao Pan, Chenpei Huang
  • Aluminum-cerium-copper alloys for metal additive manufacturing
    Patent number: 12247272
    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
  • Computing in memory electronic device capable of supporting current based analog multiply-accumulation operations and time based analog-to-digital conversion
    Patent number: 12249397
    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
  • Femtosecond laser system for processing micro-hole array
    Patent number: 12246393
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Lan Jiang, Jianfeng Yan, Jiaqun Li
  • Preparing method of linear carbonate compounds
    Patent number: 12247006
    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
  • Memory device supporting in-memory MAC operation between ternary input data and binary weight using charge sharing method and operation method thereof
    Patent number: 12249395
    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
  • Composite antenna and electronic device
    Patent number: 12249776
    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.
    Inventors: Shang Hao Liu, Yu Sheng Su, Hung Wei Chiu, Jui Chih Chien
  • Device for creep test, system for tensile and compressive creep test and test method of the same
    Patent number: 12247953
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Southwest Forestry University
    Inventors: Chunlei Dong, Jie Wang, Hui Wan
  • Soluble interleukin-7 receptor (SIL7R) modulating therapy to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer
    Patent number: 12247206
    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
  • Doped BeO compounds for optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and thermoluminescence (TL) radiation dosimetry
    Patent number: 12247151
    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
  • Particle emission tomography
    Patent number: 12247906
    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
  • Methods of forming an antireflective layer on a complex substrate and complex substrates having the antireflective layer
    Patent number: 12248123
    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.
    Inventors: Sin-Yen Leo, Peng Jiang, Zhuxiao Gu
  • Method for genetic manipulation of sap-feeding insects
    Patent number: 12245576
    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
    Inventors: Peter W. Atkinson, Linda L. Walling
  • Peptides for inducing heterosubtypic influenza T cell responses
    Patent number: 12247053
    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
  • Releasable float assembly and method of operating
    Patent number: 12246800
    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
  • Biomedical patches with spatially arranged fibers
    Patent number: 12246114
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: Matthew R. MacEwan
  • Oriented electrical steel with high magnetic induction and annealing method thereof
    Patent number: 12247261
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Inner Mongolia University of Technology
    Inventors: Lifeng Fan, Yujie Fu, Erbin Yue, Lijun Xiao, Jiao Huang, Yanyun Bai, Li Sun, Feng Guo
  • Systems and methods for a transformable unmanned aerial vehicle with coplanar and omnidirectional features
    Patent number: 12246861
    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
  • Systems and methods for cooperative driving of connected autonomous vehicles in smart cities using responsibility-sensitive safety rules
    Patent number: 12246753
    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
    Inventors: Mohammad Khayatian, Mohammadreza Mehrabian, Harshith Allamsetti, Kai-Wei Liu, Po-Yu Huang, Chung-Wei Lin, Aviral Shrivastava
  • Edible soft robotic systems and methods
    Patent number: 12246447
    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