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Available Technologies by Category
Using Hardware "Fingerprints" to Enhance Network Security	Long-Term Solution: Because no software client is required, this technique can be used to identify both current and future unmanageable devices. Failsafe: Because it relies on inherently unique signatures tied to hardware’s diverse compositions, component manufacturers, and physical differences, the system is difficult to defeat by unauthorized—or even authorized—users. Reduced Vulnerability: As a network-based solution, this method eliminates the security vulnerabilities associated with software additions at each node.	5818
CNT-Based Devices Using Thin-Film Technologies	Requires very low operating voltage Yields a compact field emitter package Avoids electrical shorts caused by emitter-gate contact	5806
RF-Carrier Embedded Optical Radio-Signal	Preserves the phase-lock loop and local oscillator (LO). The pure RF carrier is a frequency source to down-convert the incoming signals at the intermediate frequency (IF), where it can be easily modulated by a low-frequency optical modulator. Frequency, phase and amplitude of the incoming signals are preserved at the IF band, since the RF carrier is spontaneously synchronized with the original source. The detector linearity is improved since the two pure optical carriers have more power compare to the optical data band.	5800
Surface Nanomodification by Microwave Hydrothermal Treatments	Cost and Energy efficient- requires shorter times of surface modification with a lower concentration of solvents Less hazardous- lower concentrations of solvents decrease the negative environmental impact Versatile- though primarily related to biotechnology, this method can be applied in any industry requiring surface modification	5784
Graphene Transistors: Nanoscale Electronic Components	Faster: Near-ballistic charge transport properties Cooler: Virtually no heat generation at high speeds Stronger: 100 times stronger than steel	5766
X-Ray Compton Scatter Imaging on Volumetric CT Systems	Reduces radiation exposure in conventional imaging systems Enhances data acquired from VCT, CT, and X-ray imaging Applied to a wide range of VCT systems	5730
Non-Destructive Quality Control of Automated Weld Processes	Eliminates cut checks: Provides a nondestructive method for evaluating weld quality Real-time inspections: Allows for automation of welding operations Goes long: Uses Lamb waves to test welds over a larger area than is possible using higher frequency ultrasound waves	5680
Liquid Core Patch Antenna with Broadband Frequency Agility	Broadband frequency agility that stretches from mid-LF to mid-EHF Adaptable design to products that need significant frequency agility Ability to provide fractional tunable capability of 8.5:1 surpasses the 1.67:1 capability for current reactively tuned patch antennas	5664
Low Function Electrodes for Flexible Electronics	More stable low-WF materials — Replaces reactive metals with easy-to-use, stable materials with comparable performance Less complex — Eliminates the need for a glass barrier or encapsulation layers to protect the material Less expensive — Lowers the cost of production through faster, easier manufacturing	5645
DejaVu: Automated Suggestions for Email Responses on Mobile Devices	Potential to decrease time spent replying to emails Reply suggestions are relevant due to robust information curator and database in the system architecture	7245
Improved Adaptive Control System Using Selectable Parameters	Faster: Requires less complexity in the code, enabling faster control response times Smoother: Improves control stabilization and tracking performance Versatile: Augments existing nonadaptive control systems without modifying the gains employed in those systems	5619
Deployable Gridded Ion Thruster	Enables efficient ion thruster propulsion capability for cubesats Deploys large surface area gridded ion thruster from small stowed internal volume Enables, via large deployed size, efficient propellant ionization, high propellant utilization, and passive cooling	7241
Multiplexed Analysis of Cells for Cancer Research	Enables the evaluation of cell properties in a biomimetic three-dimensional microenvironment Mnimal disruption of cell-cell and cell-material interactions Multiplies the number of variables that can be analyzed without significantly increasing the time of analysis	7236
Perylene Compounds for Use in Electronics	High electron mobilties	3204
Enhanced Information Security Monitoring Using Analog Signals	Accurately and precisely perform security monitoring of information and data being used by computer devices and systems Eliminates the need for the security mechanism to be incorporated into the device/system being monitored Capable of functioning without using resources of the device or system being monitored	7110, 6898
Metal Compounds for Use in Electronics	Potential for strong intermolecular overlap Low reorganization energies Tunability of redox potential	3202
Polymer Wrapping of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes	Scalable – process can be easily scaled up to enable commercial applications Flexible – PMMA wrap can be applied through a variety of processing conditions Removable – helical wrap allows PMMA to be removed without damaging nanotube	7213
'Security Refresh': Protecting Phase-Change Memory	Longer memory lifespan — Lifetime is extended by creating even wear-out Versatile — Not limited to PCM, can be applied to any future memory technology that suffers from limited write endurance Secure — Protects against attacks by masking actual data location	5601
Injection Device for Eye Disease	Safer: Simplifies delivery and lowers the risk of complications Easier: Device can be operated by a non-surgically trained individual using only a single hand Increased Bio-availability: Less drug needed due to injection efficiency	7193
Stiffness Trimming of High Q MEMS Clocks and Oscillators	High resolution stiffness trimming of high-Q Lame mode silicon resonators Stable frequency characteristics of Ge-coated Si resonators at high processing temperatures Achieves trimming without introducing any damping throughout process	7184