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Monitor Vehicle Location and Maintain Vehicle Health During Long-Term Storage	Vehicle health and location monitoring system automatically establishes a mesh network for vehicle fleet monitoring by a human, drone, or mobile robot. Checks battery and other vehicle health status as well as determines locations of all connected vehicles in storage. When a vehicle is found with low battery levels, a mobile robot can safely provide a charge to the battery to get the vehicle running.	8938
Intelligent Eye-Tracking System Offers Next-Gen Technology for Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Applications	This system uses an AI accelerator chip with 4X higher throughput to achieve over 300 FPS, greatly improving processing speed without loss of accuracy. EyeCoD achieves faster communication time by using a lens-less camera that reduces distance between the camera and the accelerator chip. Using a “predict-then-focus” model, this system creates highly accurate images as well as improves visual privacy.	9202
Catalyst for Degradation of Traditional PET	Degradation of PET products lead to less landfill waste. The technology has applications in bio-based packaging to eliminate single-use plastics. Degradation does not give rise to microplastics, which are hazardous.	8960
Generative Machine-Learning Model for Preference-Based Attribute Editing and Photorealistic Image Generation	User-controlled image attribute editing and generation through paired queries Effective extraction of difficult-to-articulate preferences for personalized content Applications in social media, e-commerce recommendations, and entertainment industries	9200
Quantum Tunneling Radio Positioning System Achieves Higher Levels of Accuracy and Longer Range for Next-Generation Wireless Networks	This radiolocation system uses quantum tunneling tags (QTT) capable of operating in non-line-of-sight conditions to achieve longer range communications in outdoor and indoor applications. The use of QTTs, paired with a frequency hopping reader, results in positioning accuracy not achievable with standard methods. QTTs are inexpensive and operate under low power requirements to offer an affordable orientation system with long battery life.	8535
Patient-Centered Biofeedback Headset Can Isolate, Monitor, and Analyze Vocal Output in Real Time for Optimal Voice Modulation in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease	Innovative headset offers real-time haptic feedback for vocal improvement and increased patient autonomy. Device stores easily accessible data for therapist review and fine-tuning of preset therapeutic thresholds to continually improve vocal output. Lightweight, low-profile, battery-powered headset are favorable for all-day wear and use omnidirectional microphones for optimal comfort.	9134
Saliva-Based Multiplexed Assay with 25x Higher Sensitivity to SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A and B	New lateral flow assay device achieves enhanced sensitivity with the same sample concentration, significantly reducing the risk of false negatives. Tunable capillary flow allows sample/reagent to be concurrently delivered to multiple regions, enabling multiplexed and repetitive assays on a single device. Transforms a variety of biological assays and tests performed at clinical laboratories into single-use, disposable dipstick tests to be used at the point of care or home.	9149
Dynamic Neck Support for Extended Surgeries and Other Applications	This device alleviates neck pain caused by looking down for extended periods of time. The pulling force changes relative to the extent the head is bent, providing comfortable support both when the head is upright and when bent. In mass production, the cost could be less than $10.	9159
Foot Ankle Orthotic (FAO) Delivers Real-Time Portable, Discreet Haptic Feedback for Patients and Athletes	Providing patients with discreet notifications of real-time plantar pressure to improve rehabilitation of foot-ankle injuries between clinical visits can reduce risk of injury strain and minimize long-term damage. Athletes from various sports (e.g., tennis, football, basketball) could prioritize injury prevention during practice and games because of the discreet haptic notifications that bring attention to foot planting techniques via pressure monitoring. The benefits of measuring plantar pressure from the four zones of this device’s insole (heel, toes, medial, and lateral) extend beyond foot-ankle injuries and can be key to diabetic pressure wound prevention as well as knee osteoarthritis therapy.	8944
Custom-Fit Reusable Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) with Continuous Fit Monitoring Improves Comfort and Protection	Vastly improves comfort and protection while bringing peace of mind to wearers through a custom fit and continuous monitoring Reduces pressure injuries caused by extended RPD use through both a customized fit and alerts to the wearer when the RPD should be adjusted or removed Minimizes exposures to workplace hazards by immediately detecting leakage during RPD use and alerting the wearer to adjust the device	8876, 9089, 9090, 9091
Paper-Based Multi-Well Depletion Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Enables Point-of-Care (POC) Testing	Paper-based lateral flow assay automatically performs multi-well ELISA testing for POC titer measurements. Simplifies ELISA testing by eliminating the need for centralized laboratories staffed with trained personnel who perform multiple steps in a specific sequence to execute the assay workflow. Transforms a variety of ELISA-based tests into single-use, disposable dipstick tests to be used at the point of care or at home.	9124
Electric Field Treatment Creates Safe, Effective Antimicrobial Surfaces	Creates safe, effective antimicrobial surfaces via bacteria inactivation without the use of chemicals Targets cell membranes or capsid, is less likely to induce antimicrobial resistance, and should be effective for antibiotic-resistant bacteria Requires very short electrical pulses to achieve effective bacteria inactivation, potentially leading to better antifouling performance	9130
Customizable Smart Charging Solution for Electric Vehicles in Residential Areas	This customizable smart charger uses algorithms and a hardware prototype to control electric vehicle charging and optimize benefits to consumers and power grid operators. Consumers can charge according to their preference (e.g., minimize cost, maximize carbon-free energy usage, minimize charging time, or minimize battery degradation). The smart charger selects charging profiles that delay charging to avoid excessive loads on the power grid.	8980
Anodically Coloring Molecular Electrochromics (EC) Improve Contrast, Color, and Transitions	True black-to-clear transitions with high contrast and color tuning are now possible with anodically coloring electrochromics. Broad absorption supports color mixing and color tunability in the charged state, and color tuning is enabled by manipulating the oscillator strengths of radical cation transitions. Energy required for practical electrochromic applications is effectively decreased by much lower oxidative potentials, as compared to their corresponding polyamides.	7745
Eco-Method Mordant that Improves Natural Dye Adhesion to Synthetic Fabrics	Eco-friendly: An improved industrial dyeing process because it reduces excessive heat and water contamination during manufacturing. Wide applicability: Demonstrated to be successful with other materials beyond polyester, including Kevlar and polyacrylonitrile (PAN). Improved quality: Improving commercial dye methods without losing the desired properties of polyester such as flexibility is beneficial to industries like medical supply.	9048
Vapor Phase Infiltration Produces Solar Cells with Greater Thermal Stability	Stability: Decreasing spiro-OMeTAD crystallization improves thermal stability of hole transport layers within perovskite solar cells (PSCs) Longevity: Eliminating the main cause of PSCs’ operational degradation increases the overall product lifespan Efficiency: Preventing the delamination of the layers transporting electronic charge has doubled the power conversion efficiency of modified PSCs	9034
Biologically Inspired Connected Advanced Driver Assistance System	Cost-effective: Leverages existing vehicle infrastructure (e.g., sensors, lights) along with an affordable software upgrade to provide enhanced collision avoidance capabilities, typically for less than $500 Safety-enhancing: Designed to help prevent up to 94% of automotive crashes by providing reduced lag time and enabling faster driver reaction rates Convenient: Aims to optimize vehicle travel speeds and reduce traffic congestion and travel times	8918
Capillary Flow Control in Lateral Flow Assays (LFAs) via Delaminating Timers	ASSURED: LFAs readily satisfy the majority of the ASSURED (affordable, sensitive, specific, user-friendly, rapid and robust, equipment-free, and deliverable to end-users) criteria reported by the World Health Organization to establish capabilities of POC devices. Agile: The addition of timers to LFAs provides an opportunity to develop more complex multi-step testing, as well as additional benefits such as built-in signal amplification and POC DNA extraction and purification. Automated: The ability to sequentially deliver different reagents into a reaction via programmable timers imprinted on paper makes it possible to automate multi-step assays that otherwise could only be performed in laboratories or with manual intervention.	8462, 8634
Reprocessing, Recycling, and Repairing Covalent Adaptable Network Polymers	Environmentally friendly: Recycles fibers and polymers without the use of supercritical chemicals (e.g., acids) Effective: Allows for pressure-free surface repair and welding Efficient: Reclaims fibers and polymer with the same mechanical properties as fresh material for use in new products	7348
TabAccess: A Wireless Controller for Tablet Accessibility	Enabling: Provides an alternative interface to touchscreen-based devices for people with limited fine motor control, potentially enabling them to interact with applications that could improve their quality of life or even create employment opportunities Reconfigurable: Sensor modules can be interconnected as well as separated and mounted anywhere (e.g., on the human body or on a table, floor, wheelchair, etc.), enabling adaptation of the device based on the capability, range of access, and the individual’s range of motion. Adjustable: Uses an adjustable Velcro strap so one size fits the majority of forearms	5946

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