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Smart Mosquito Trap For Mosquito Classification
­Advantages: Automates mosquito identification, reducing manual inspection efforts. Provides immediate species data, aiding timely mosquito control decisions. Integrates AI for proactive surveillance and targeted management strategies. Summary: Current methods of identifying mosquitoes trapped for research or control purposes are labor-intensive...
Published: 9/20/2024   |   Inventor(s): Sriram Chellappan, Stephen Saddow, Brandon Wolfram
Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sciences
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Biomedical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Medical > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Data/AI > D/AI Imaging
Controlling Bioluminescensce in Red Tide Algae
­Advantages: Discovery of a novel GPCR signaling system which regulates bioluminescence in dinoflagellates, single-celled algae responsible for red tide blooms. Potential targeted interventions to mitigate red tide blooms by manipulating the BIR1 pathway. Potential method to target specific dinoflagellate species, with no cross-activity to...
Published: 9/3/2024   |   Inventor(s): Libin Ye, Aidan McFarland
Keywords(s): Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Ocean / Marine Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Agriculture, Technology Classifications > Medical > Biotechnology
Systems and Methods for Classifying Mosquito Larvae From Images Based on Localized Anatomical Components and Their Extracted Masks and Landmarks
­Advantages: High Precision and Accuracy: AI algorithms and GMM to accurately identify mosquito larvae genus and species, reducing misidentification risks in critical applications like vector-borne disease control. Granular Analysis: Detailed analysis of mosquito larvae anatomy, enabling genus and species classifications for each localized component,...
Published: 10/16/2023   |   Inventor(s): Ryan Carney, Sriram Chellappan
Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sciences
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Data/AI > D/AI Imaging, Technology Classifications > Computer Science > Datasets
Surface Functionalization of Polymers Via Sequential Multiple Plasma Gas Treatments
­Advantages: Improves hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity, optimizing material performance for diverse applications. Benefits medical implants, self-cleaning surfaces, and more, offering broad utility across industries. Preserves core material characteristics while enhancing surface properties, ensuring stability and reliability. Summary: This...
Published: 9/3/2024   |   Inventor(s): NURETTIN SAHINER, Ramesh Ayyala, Venkat Bhethanabotla
Keywords(s): 3D Printing, Anti-Microbials, Biotechnology, Catheters, CleanTech, Construction, Dental Equipment, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Material Science, Medical Devices, Ocean / Marine Technology, Ophthalmic Equipment, Research Tools, Sustainability
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemistry > Polymers, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Advance Materials > A/M Manufacturing
Transiently Porous Cryogel Composite Structures for Fast Carbon Dioxide Capture from Air for Useful Chemical Products
­Advantages: Efficient CO2 capture and conversion, reducing greenhouse emissions effectively with eco-friendly results for sustainability. Versatile industry integration for addressing CO2 concerns, enhancing environmental impact across diverse sectors. Maximizes CO2 capture efficiency through advanced material utilization, ensuring resourceful...
Published: 8/16/2024   |   Inventor(s): NURETTIN SAHINER, Manoj Ram
Keywords(s): Environmental Sciences, Sustainability
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical Engineering
Electrochemical-nose Gas and VOC Sensing System
Advantages: The sensing approach presented improves odorant capture by detecting volatile organic chemicals and hazardous gases with high sensitivity and specificity. In nasal cavity conditions, an inkjet nozzle for continuous electrolyte dispensing improves sensor performance, volatile organic compounds (VOC) detection, and gas detection efficiency. The...
Published: 10/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Arash Takshi, Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain
Keywords(s): Air Quality, Biotechnology, Electrochemical, Environmental Sciences, Inflammation, Medical Devices, Nanotechnology, Respiratory Diseases, Sensor, Wearable Monitoring Equipment
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics > Electronics Sensors, Technology Classifications > Medical > Infectious Diseases, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Sensors, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Nanotechnology
System And Method For A Vehicle-Mounted Nutrient Management System
­Advantages: Provides a mobile wastewater treatment system that can offer onsite treatment, even in remote locations. Expedites the capture and removal of nutrients, and treats larger volumes at once, versus current decentralized systems. Offers a more sustainable and effective method of wastewater treatment. Summary: USF inventors have...
Published: 9/25/2023   |   Inventor(s): Daniel Yeh, Itzé Kenney, Cynthia Castro, Hsiang-Yang Shyu, Ahmet Uman
Keywords(s): Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Water Resources, Water Treatment
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment
High Throughput Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling System
Competitive Advantages Increases wastewater treatment capacity without increasing the size or footprint of the system itself. Reduces operational costs of wastewater treatment. Offers a more environmentally friendly method by reducing energy consumption and creating a more efficient system. Summary A standard wastewater treatment system today...
Published: 7/17/2023   |   Inventor(s): Daniel Yeh, Ahmet Uman, Robert Bair
Keywords(s): Energy Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Applications, Sustainability
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Agriculture, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Marine Engineering
Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy
Competitive Advantages Better than 1 cm vertical and ~1-2 cm horizontal positioning accuracy Accurately differentiates anchor position and effects of water motion Robust against strong and variable oceanographic effects (e.g. major storms) Summary We have developed a seafloor geodesy system for this environment based on an anchored...
Published: 7/18/2023   |   Inventor(s): Timothy Dixon
Keywords(s): Energy Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Marine Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering
Diode-Pumped Multipass Cavity Raman Gas Sensor
Competitive Advantages Can detect a large number of chemical species using a single laser source Trace gas recorded under atmospheric conditions with a limit of detection below 1 part-per-million High laser power and narrow linewidth obtained with low cost input power Summary The proposed device, developed by our researchers, employs...
Published: 7/18/2023   |   Inventor(s): Andreas Muller, Juan Gomez Velez
Keywords(s): Environmental Sciences, Green Technology, Optical, Laser, Fiberoptic, Spectroscopy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computer Science > C/S Sensors, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment, Technology Classifications > Computer Science
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