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Thread-Enabled Mobile IoT Network
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Flying robots, i.e., drones, are being implemented to help solve various day-to-day challenges. The global drone market is significantly growing and is predicted to be 279 billion U.S. dollars by 2032. In recent years, drones have spurred interest in Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications, thereby serving as a key enabler for various critical...
Published: 7/1/2025
Category(s): Agriculture, Life Sciences, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sensors & Controls
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Joint scheduling and power control for predictable per-packet reliability in URLLC
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5G-and-beyond cellular network systems are increasingly being explored for ultra-reliable, low-latency communications in important domains such as industrial automation. These applications demand a high level of predictability in per-packet communication reliability to ensure that data reaches their destination within strict timing constraints.
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Published: 7/1/2025
Category(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Research Tools & Design Tools, Sensors & Controls, Software & Information Technology
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Wireless Power Voltage Regulation Techniques for Wireless Power Transfer Systems
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This invention introduces new control, circuit and system design techniques to provide two levels of power and voltage regulations: local voltage regulation and wireless power regulation
Description:
Implantable Medical Devices require a power source to perform actions such as functional stimulation (cochlear and retinal implants), electro-stimulation...
Published: 7/1/2025
Category(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sensors & Controls
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Electrochemical biosensor for detection of chronic wasting disease
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This invention is a microelectrochemical sensing device that detects the agent of chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is a prion disease, caused by a misfolded prion protein (PrPSc). Mammals normally express the healthy prion protein (PrPC). The disease associated form (PrPSc) has the same nucleic acid sequence - making accurate...
Published: 7/1/2025
Category(s): Agriculture, Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Research Tools & Design Tools
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An integrated sensing chip for attomolar label-free detection of amplified nucleic acids
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a nucleic acid amplification technique and has been widely used for detection of pathogens in many organisms. Current LAMP-based sensors usually require the LAMP products to be labeled in order for them to be detected.
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This new LAMP chip offers a new portable platform to detect...
Published: 7/2/2024
Category(s): Agriculture, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sensors & Controls, Research Tools & Design Tools, Medical Devices, Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Healthcare
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Secure message authentication in wireless relay networks
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Relays are extensively utilized in various wireless networks, such as cellular and WiFi, to extend coverage and enhance network capacity. However, the presence of relays also introduces data integrity challenges. One critical concern is the threat of data integrity attacks, where a relay maliciously modifies packets during transit. This type...
Published: 7/2/2024
Category(s): Agriculture, Healthcare, Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sensors & Controls, Software & Information Technology
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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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