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Wireless tissue dielectric spectroscopy with resonant sensors
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Iowa State University researchers have developed a sensor that allows for contact free monitoring of the stage of wound healing and wound moisture levels. This technology allows for the constant monitoring of wounds during the healing process so that redressing and moisturizing can be done as required for the best patient outcome.
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Published: 8/15/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls
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Resonant sweat analysis sensor with wireless reader
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The innovative use of resonant sensors coupled with microfluidic channels enables the ability to measure sweat rate and conductivity, allowing additional information to be gathered such as electrolyte loss. A wireless reader gives access to this information without the need for onboard power and through PPE (no line-of-sight required).
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Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Research Tools & Design Tools
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Integrated Dual-Modality Microfluidic Sensor for Biomarker Detection
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ISU researchers have developed a process that relates to microfluidic sensing that uses biomarkers to detect cancerous features in humans. The invention utilizes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology described in ISURF 4453 as well as electrochemical sensing to form a dual-modality sensor. The electrochemical component allows for high...
Published: 6/17/2022
Category(s): Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Healthcare
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Versatile Low Field Portable Magnetic Field Generation System
Summary: ISU researchers have developed a new non-resonant NMR pulse generating circuit that improves the response of the applied oscillating magnetic field, reducing ringdown time and improving probe signal-to-noise ratio. The pulse generation circuit features high pulse rate for increased bandwidth and high amplitude for improved instrument signal...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Imaging, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls
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Smart Contact Lens for Intraocular Pressure Monitoring, Drug Release and Disease Biomarker Detection
Summary: Our contributors demonstrated a new type of contact lens for an optical monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) in real-time, drug delivery and disease biomarker detection.Description: Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Elevated Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the primary known risk factor for glaucoma nerve damage...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Veterinary Medicine
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Electrophoretic Soil Nutrient Sensor for Agriculture
Summary: ISU researchers have developed an in situ, electrophoresis based microfluidics ion nutrient sensor for the detection of anions in a soil solution extracted from the soil. The sensors offers a new capability to analyze concentrations of various anions as well as cations, in automated extracted soil solutions with both high specificity and sensitivity....
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Agriculture, Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Sensors & Controls
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High Sensitivity MEMS Pressure Sensor
Summary: ISU researchers have developed a high-sensitivity microelectromechanical system (MEMS), graphene-based pressure sensor that outperforms any existing MEMS-based small footprint pressure sensor.Description: ISU researchers have developed a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) graphene-based pressure sensor realized by transferring a large area,...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sensors & Controls
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Closed Loop 3D Printing
Description: Currently, 3D printing, and in particular fused deposition modeling (FDM), employ constant extrusion temperature and head velocity. It is important to note that the level of control currently available in FDM is similar to that in other 3D printing techniques, such as laser sintering, and thus the concept of closed loop control detailed...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sensors & Controls
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SSM Sequence Models
Description: The SSM Sequence Models (SSMs) provide a mechanism for analyzing information and the relationships that may exist for that information in a much more computationally efficient manner than any current mechanisms in use today. In its simplest terms, the SSMs can provide a spell checker that can identify a misspelled word and provide the...
Published: 6/17/2022
Category(s): Agriculture, Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Healthcare, Imaging, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Research Tools & Design Tools, Sensors & Controls, Software & Information Technology, Veterinary Medicine
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Piezoelectric-Based Vibration Energy Harvester
Summary: The invention converts ambient vibrations into electrical form as a potential means of extending battery life. Because of its bistable transduction and synchronized extraction, there has been a ~100X increase in harvested power, especially for broadband variations compared to other harvesters using the same input.Description: A potential means...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Agriculture, Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls
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