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A Method Of Preparing A Surface Using TiO2-UVA Treatment And Fabricating Self-cleaning Coating

Competitive Advantages Self-cleaning coating reduces dust and grime accumulation on solar panels’ protective glass. Improves solar panel efficiency, especially in areas with high dust/grime deposition, such as deserts and polluted/industrial areas. Reduces total cost by shrinking operation and maintenance costs associated with cleaning...

Published: 7/13/2023 | Inventor(s): Dharendra Goswami, Mohammed Alhussain

Keywords(s): Autonomous Vehicle, Energy Engineering, Industrial Applications, Optics and Imaging, Renewable Energy

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemistry, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Electronics > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Advance Materials

Roadway Repair Prioritization Via Satellite Imagery

Competitive Advantages Addresses increased maintenance demands due to aging infrastructure and a growing population. Reduces extra costs to drivers from vehicle damage caused by poor road quality. Can also identify persistently long queues to evaluate roads’ level of service. Doesn’t require driving on the roads like current solutions;...

Published: 7/17/2023 | Inventor(s): Tristen Mee, Austin Mullins

Keywords(s): Industrial Applications, Optics and Imaging, Transportation

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computer Science > C/S Transportation, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Civil Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Transportation

Simultaneous Crossed And Parallel Polarized Light Viewing/Imaging Through A Split Polarizer

Competitive Advantages Multiple polarization states in a single filter allow for simultaneous surface and sub-surface viewing/imaging of semi-transparent or layer-based materials. This technology eliminates the need to switch or rotate between the states of the polarizer or interact with the device, reducing the need for complex decision-making,...

Published: 9/3/2024 | Inventor(s): Katharine Hanlon-Nielsen

Keywords(s): Forensic Applications, Ophthalmology, Optical, Laser, Fiberoptic, Spectroscopy, Optics and Imaging, Sensors

Autonomized Quantitative Consumer-Drone Based Agricultural Monitoring Tool

Competitive Advantages Inexpensive low-coherence laser module Finds the presence of disease within a plant before visual symptoms arise Individual crops can be imaged and analyzed in real-time Combines speckle-based detection method with smartphone-based object detection system Summary Currently, most agricultural imaging tools rely on satellite...

Published: 6/7/2024 | Inventor(s): Mitchell Harrah, Abdul Mohaimen Safi

Keywords(s): Agriculture, Industrial Applications, Optical, Laser, Fiberoptic, Spectroscopy, Optics and Imaging

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Agriculture

Portable Travel Mirror

Competitive Advantages Portable and freestanding Height is extendable Different bases available depending on application Summary USF inventors have developed a portable travel mirror that can function similarly to an at-home freestanding mirror, but also provide the portability and functionality that conventional hand-held portable...

Published: 7/17/2023 | Inventor(s): Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, Raja Reddy Bommareddy

Keywords(s): Materials, Optics and Imaging

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Manufacturing

Field Tendon Imaging Unit (FTIU)

Competitive Advantages No specialized operational training required Low equipment cost Real-time cross-section image Automatic data storage system Summary This technology, developed by USF Inventors, uses impedance and magnetic measurements to produce an image of the cross-section of an external post-tensioned tendon in a portable...

Published: 7/18/2023 | Inventor(s): Alberto Sagues, Hani Freij, David Dukeman

Keywords(s): Computer Science, Optics and Imaging, Sensor

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computer Science > C/S Transportation, Technology Classifications > Computer Science

Intraocular Optic Capture Device (IOCD)

Competitive Advantages Made of FDA approved material Minimal incision required Compatible with single-piece IOL’s including premium lenses Allows re-fixation of dislocated toric IOL’s Summary A device called Intraocular Optic Capture Device (IOCD) was developed by USF researchers for IOL re-fixation. The first of its kind, this...

Published: 7/18/2023 | Inventor(s): Jason So

Keywords(s): Health Tech, Medical Devices, Optics and Imaging

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Ophthalmology, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical