Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Moghadam, Amir Ali Amiri
Abrégé
An apparatus is described for robotic control of an ultrasound imaging device. The apparatus comprises a fixed base and a movable platform with an end-effector. A plurality of passive soft links connects the platform to the base. A series of cables connect the platform to a set of motors adjacent the base. When the platform is at rest, the tension in the cables counter-balances the passive soft links pushing the platform away from the base plate. Control electronics move the motors so as to control the location and the orientation of the platform. By increasing or decreasing tension in the cables, the motors smoothly control the location and the orientation of the platform and thus the end effector. Such a robotic apparatus can be used to provide expert handling of an ultrasound imaging device remotely.
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Collier, Graham
Hawks, Allison
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to a variety of DHPP-based electrochromes. Such electrochromes include a DHPP scaffold with a variety of end groups coupled to the periphery of the scaffold. Such end groups can be substituted for other end groups if desired. End groups include groups of various electron-donating characters. DHPP-based electrochromes are useful as anodically coloring electrochromes capable of being incorporated into a variety of optoelectronic applications.
B01J 31/02 - Catalyseurs contenant des hydrures, des complexes de coordination ou des composés organiques contenant des composés organiques ou des hydrures métalliques
C07C 37/02 - Préparation de composés comportant des groupes hydroxyle ou O-métal liés à un atome de carbone d'un cycle aromatique à six chaînons par remplacement des groupes fonctionnels liés à un cycle aromatique à six chaînons par des groupes hydroxyle, p. ex. par hydrolyse par substitution d'atomes d'halogène
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MAPPING RESTING-STATE EEG ONTO MOTOR IMAGERY EEG SIGNALS VIA DATA CLUSTERING FOR REDUCED CLASSIFIER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Naser, Mohammad Yousef Mousa
Bhattacharya, Sylvia
Abrégé
The use of brain signals in controlling wheelchairs is a promising solution for many disabled individuals, specifically those who are suffering from motor neuron disease affecting the proper functioning of their motor units. Almost two decades since the first work, the applicability of EEG-driven wheelchairs is still limited to laboratory environments. In this work, a systematic review study has been conducted to identify the state-of-the-art and the different models adopted in the literature. Furthermore, a strong emphasis is devoted to introducing the challenges impeding a broad use of the technology as well as the latest research trends in each of those areas.
A61F 4/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs permettant à des patients ou à des personnes handicapées de commander un appareil ou un dispositif ne faisant pas partie du corps
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Collier, Graham
Bell, Kenneth-John
Abrégé
A novel copolymer for use in organic photovoltaics and other related electronic fields and related synthesis pathway. The novel copolymer displays the first example of an H2DPP co-monomer being directly incorporated into the main chain of a polymer repeat unit to form a co-polymer. An example co-polymer includes H2DPP-co-ProDOT. The related synthesis pathway displays significant simplicity and eliminates needs for reaction pathways, reagents, conditions, and the like associated with waste, toxicity, and other undesired properties.
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Moghadam, Amir Ali Amiri
Abrégé
An apparatus is described for robotic control of an ultrasound imaging device. The apparatus comprises a fixed base and a movable platform with an end-effector. A plurality of passive soft links connects the platform to the base. A series of cables connect the platform to a set of motors adjacent the base. When the platform is at rest, the tension in the cables counter-balances the passive soft links pushing the platform away from the base plate. Control electronics move the motors so as to control the location and the orientation of the platform. By increasing or decreasing tension in the cables, the motors smoothly control the location and the orientation of the platform and thus the end effector. Such a robotic apparatus can be used to provide expert handling of an ultrasound imaging device remotely.
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Valero De Clemente, Maria
Abrégé
A non-invasive optical glucose monitoring (NIO-GM) system for continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels in a user. The system uses infrared spectroscopy through use of a laser and camera in a main body to collect data. Data is then pre-processed and subsequently analyzed with a neural network, which provides blood glucose level estimations. Estimations are analyzed for accuracy.
A61B 5/145 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang
A61B 5/1455 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang en utilisant des capteurs optiques, p. ex. des oxymètres à photométrie spectrale
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
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MULTIVALENCE CERIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLES IN SOLUBLE BORATE GLASS MATRICES FOR TARGETED RELEASE
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Ranasinghe, Kisa
Singh, Rajnish
Day, Delbert
Abrégé
A composition comprising glass containing both trivalent cerium oxide and tetravalent cerium oxide states nano particles. A soluble sodium borate glass comprising cerium oxide that is stable against crystallizations, the cerium oxide comprising both trivalent Ce3+ (Ce2O3) and tetravalent Ce4+ (CeO2) states, wherein the cerium oxide nano particles are configured to be released when the glass is dissolved.
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Moghadam, Amir Ali Amiri
Tekes, Ayse
Abrégé
A device comprising a first stent, a plurality of flexible links coupled to the first stent, a plurality of compliant links, each compliant link coupled to at least one of the flexible links, a second stent coupled to the plurality of compliant links, wherein the plurality of flexible links and the plurality of compliant links are configured to steer one or more of the first stent and the second stent in a plurality of degrees of freedom.
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Buresh, Robert
Abrégé
A method for customized activity level recommendations, the method comprising: receiving via an interface, at least one body health indicator associated with a user; determining, based at least on the body health indicator, a fat mass metric of the user and target weight and body composition of the user; determining, based on at least the fat mass metric and using a recommendation algorithm comprising a set of rules, a custom physical activity threshold for the user; and outputting an indication of the custom physical activity threshold.
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 10/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p. ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients
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System and method for intervention with attention deficient disorders
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mei, Chao
Abrégé
A system for treatment and/or psychology intervention of attention deficit disorders in a user in need thereof. The system uses a head mounted display equipped with an eye tracking device. The system is configured to display a scene that includes a principal object and at least one secondary object, then use the eye tracking device to determine whether the user's gaze is directed to one of the objects. If the user's gaze is directed to one of the secondary objects beyond a threshold criterion, that secondary object is removed from the scene. If the user's gaze is directed to the principal object beyond a threshold criterion, a previously removed secondary object is reintroduced into the scene. The principal object is a desired object of the user's attention, while the secondary object(s) may be potentially or known distracting objects. Corresponding software and methods are also disclosed.
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Nasseri, Simin
Abrégé
Systems and methods are described for supporting an appendage or spine. In one embodiment, a support for a spine comprises a support body configured to align with a spinal column of a wearer further comprising a plurality of modular flexible support body segments configured to align with regions of the spinal column, a plurality of straps disposed along a longitudinal axis of the support body, and a support member disposed adjacent the support body to provide rigidity to the support body. The support member acts as a cantilever configured to distribute a corrective force along the length of the support body.
A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Tippens, Scott
Abrégé
A method for transmitting information using a pulse may comprise transmitting, via a channel between a first device and a second device, an idle state for an idle time; and transmitting, via the channel, a pulse state for a pulse time, wherein the idle time and the pulse time define a value for a data word being transmitted, and wherein the duration of one or more of the idle time and the pulse time vary depending upon the value of the data word.
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Yang, Jidong J.
Wang, Ying
Hung, Chih-Cheng
Abrégé
A practical method and system for transportation agencies (federal, state, and local) to monitor and assess the safety of their roadway networks in real time based on traffic conflict events such that corrective actions can be proactively undertaken to keep their roadway systems safe for travelling public. The method and system also provides a tool for evaluating the performance of autonomous vehicle/self-driving car technologies with respect to safety and efficiency.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06V 20/54 - Trafic, p. ex. de voitures sur la route, de trains ou de bateaux
G06T 7/246 - Analyse du mouvement utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques, p. ex. le suivi des coins ou des segments
G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
G06T 7/80 - Analyse des images capturées pour déterminer les paramètres de caméra intrinsèques ou extrinsèques, c.-à-d. étalonnage de caméra
G06T 7/254 - Analyse du mouvement impliquant de la soustraction d’images
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mcmurry, Jonathan L.
Salerno, John C.
Nowak, Scott J.
Davis, Marcus C.
Bartlow, Kathleen
Abrégé
Novel cell penetrating agents for intracellular delivery of desired cargo, including proteins. Use of cell penetrating agents to deliver cargos to the interior of cells and cellular compartments and organelles is transformative for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research processes.
C07K 7/08 - Peptides linéaires ne contenant que des liaisons peptidiques normales ayant de 12 à 20 amino-acides
A61K 47/64 - Conjugués médicament-peptide, médicament-protéine ou médicament-acide polyaminé, c.-à-d. l’agent de modification étant un peptide, une protéine ou un acide polyaminé lié par covalence ou complexé à un agent thérapeutiquement actif
C12N 9/12 - Transférases (2.) transférant des groupes contenant du phosphore, p. ex. kinases (2.7)
C12N 9/16 - Hydrolases (3.) agissant sur les liaisons esters (3.1)
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Diong, Billy M.
Wang, Ying
Yang, Jidong J.
Abrégé
Systems and methods for a virtually coupled modular transportation system. A first module and a second module, in each for transporting a payload, comprise non-physically coupled vehicle sections. In an embodiment, a controller determines a target orientation between modules. In another embodiment, at least one position detection device determines an actual orientation between modules. A motor in at least one module may receive signals from the controller to position the modules in the target orientation. A plurality of wheels on each module may receive an independent amount of torque to position the modules. In another embodiment, at least one module comprises a rechargeable electric motor.
B62D 59/00 - Remorques avec roues motrices ou éléments similaires
B62D 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction
B60K 1/02 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques comprenant plus d'un moteur électrique
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
B60W 30/165 - Contrôle de la distance entre les véhicules, p. ex. pour maintenir la distance avec le véhicule qui précède suivant automatiquement le trajet d'un véhicule meneur, p. ex. "barre de remorquage automatique"
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Ordonez, Pablo F.
Abrégé
Systems and methods are described for image classification. An example method may comprise receiving an image comprising an object of interest and determining, based on a first convolution neural network, a first classification of the image. The first convolution neural network may be optimized for a first factor. The method may comprise determining, based on a second convolution neural network, a first classification of the image. The second convolution neural network may be optimized for a second factor. The method may comprise determining, based on the first classification and the second classification, a characteristic of the object of interest. The method may comprise providing the characteristic of the object of interest.
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mei, Chao
Abrégé
A system for treatment and/or psychology intervention of attention deficit disorders in a user in need thereof. The system uses a head mounted display equipped with an eye tracking device. The system is configured to display a scene that includes a principal object and at least one secondary object, then use the eye tracking device to determine whether the user's gaze is directed to one of the objects. If the user's gaze is directed to one of the secondary objects beyond a threshold criterion, that secondary object is removed from the scene. If the user's gaze is directed to the principal object beyond a threshold criterion, a previously removed secondary object is reintroduced into the scene. The principal object is a desired object of the user's attention, while the secondary object(s) may be potentially or known distracting objects. Corresponding software and methods are also disclosed.
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Yang, Jidong J.
Abrégé
A video analytics algorithm, system, and method for use in real time allowing accurate, reliable, and timely warnings that facilitate traffic safety and efficiency. The system and method are readily implemented with minimal computational resources, providing broad applicability. In an embodiment, a video analytics method may include (a) obtaining a sequence of real-time images as input from a traffic monitoring system; (b) identifying a plurality of vehicles within a pre-defined region of interest; (c) tracking vehicles within the predefined region of interest; and (d) detecting a conflict event when the vehicles are located within a pre-determined maximum separation threshold based on each vehicles coordinates in a spatial-temporal domain.
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G08G 1/04 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande utilisant des détecteurs optiques ou ultrasonores
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Hung, Chih-Cheng
Abrégé
A method for impulse noise detection and removal in color images based on Moran's I statistic using Moran's I vector median filter (MIVMF) which comprises detection and removal components. The detection module determines if a pixel is noise or is noise-free. If it is a noise pixel, the vector median filter (VMF) will be used to remove the noise. This detection capability meets the so-called “switching” mechanism, which only selects noisy pixels for suppression. The inventive filter expedites processing time with the reduced number of vector calculations due to this new detection function, achieved with Moran's I index and the indication of 1-D Laplacian kernels. Compared to other vector-type median filters, the inventive MIVMF was faster in the filtering process and efficient in removing random impulse noise with different noise levels in color images. The MIVMF demonstrated a promising de-noising result based on the criteria of Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Structural Similarity Index Metric (SSIM). With the visualization of processed images, the MIVMF avoids image blurring, preserves the image edge details, and achieves superior noise reduction.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Lee, Hoseon
Abrégé
A microfluidic solenoid point of use device for discrete quantitation of magnetized cells. The inventive device provides higher accuracy, lower cost, and less bulk than other counting devices.
G01N 15/00 - Recherche de caractéristiques de particulesRecherche de la perméabilité, du volume des pores ou de l'aire superficielle effective de matériaux poreux
H05K 1/16 - Circuits imprimés comprenant des composants électriques imprimés incorporés, p. ex. une résistance, un condensateur, une inductance imprimés
C12Q 1/04 - Détermination de la présence ou du type de micro-organismeEmploi de milieux sélectifs pour tester des antibiotiques ou des bactéricidesCompositions à cet effet contenant un indicateur chimique
C12Q 1/70 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des virus ou des bactériophages
C12N 7/04 - Inactivation ou atténuationProduction de parties élémentaires de virus
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Yang, Jidong J.
Wang, Ying
Hung, Chih-Cheng
Abrégé
A practical method and system for transportation agencies (federal, state, and local) to monitor and assess the safety of their roadway networks in real time based on traffic conflict events such that corrective actions can be proactively undertaken to keep their roadway systems safe for travelling public. The method and system also provides a tool for evaluating the performance of autonomous vehicle/self-driving car technologies with respect to safety and efficiency.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06K 9/78 - Combinaison de l'obtention de l'image et de fonctions de reconnaissance
G06T 7/246 - Analyse du mouvement utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques, p. ex. le suivi des coins ou des segments
G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
G06T 7/80 - Analyse des images capturées pour déterminer les paramètres de caméra intrinsèques ou extrinsèques, c.-à-d. étalonnage de caméra
G06T 7/254 - Analyse du mouvement impliquant de la soustraction d’images
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Kazemian, Andrew
Amuna, Frederick Mba
Kure, Ilyas
Edwards, Deshawn
Franklin, Eli
Abrégé
A method and system for detecting an object in the “blind-spot” of a moving vehicle. The system can be user-installed to retrofit a vehicle, e.g., one that lacks a more complex, factory-installed blind-spot detection system. The invention thus provides an inexpensive and simplified vehicle safety enhancement.
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Salerno, John C.
Abrégé
Coupling proteins that make strong protein-protein interactions equipped with cell penetrating peptides (CPPs) provide a convenient and powerful method to perturb cell interiors; there are many potential payloads and a broad palette of selectively membrane permeable probes. In a preferred embodiment, the coupling protein will be calmodulin or a related calcium binding protein. In a preferred embodiment, the CPP will be TAT or another CPP. In a preferred embodiment, the coupling protein will release its payload after targeting to an interior compartment. Cargo proteins can be purified by affinity methods using the same tag that allows binding by the adaptor, enabling an integrated approach with ‘gains in both function and safety. Access to cell interior compartments has potential applications in research, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
C07K 14/46 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains provenant de vertébrés
A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
C07K 14/47 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains provenant de vertébrés provenant de mammifères
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Kirkpatrick, Adam
Abrégé
A method and software supporting the method that improves the perceived quality of a vocalist's and/or singer's spoken or sung tone by teaching how to self-lower the larynx and maintain the lower laryngeal position while vocalizing and singing. An exemplary vocal instruction method comprising instructing a vocalist to self-monitor electromyographic data during singing, the data provided from an electromyograph device, the device comprising electrodes attached to a skin surface covering the vocalist's larynx, translating the data to a graphic display indicating to the vocalist the relative tension or flaccidity of the vocalist's laryngeal depressor muscles, instructing the vocalist to perform at least one physiological and/or anatomical function sufficient to result in lowered real-time tension of the laryngeal depressor muscle assessed by the electromyo-graphic device.