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ScoliStim – A Patient-Specific, Customizable, and Improved Scoliosis Brace
Advantages Integrated TENS/EMS delivers dual therapy in one compact, wearable brace system Reusable silver electrodes cut consumable costs and improve long-term treatment value Sliding electrodes ensure precise targeting for improved muscle engagement and pain relief Adjustable wrap adapts to growth, reducing refits and enhancing patient compliance Summary Adolescent...
Published: 5/20/2025   |   Inventor(s): Avery Altamirano, Haley Derflinger, Nathan Schilaty, Stephanie Apolo
Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Orthopedic, Pain Relief / Management, Wearable Electronics
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Biomedical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices
Methods of Electrode Configurations and Montages to Achieve Spatial Selectivity of Nerve Stimulation (Case No. 2024-277)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a novel method for spatially selective electrical nerve stimulation. Background: Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a common form of treatment for various ailments, such as chronic pain. This approach offers a non-pharmacological and minimally invasive option....
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Brand, Wentai Liu
Keywords(s): Consumer Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electrode, Electrode 3D Printing, electrodes, Electroencephalography (EEG), Flexible Electronics, Machine Learning Pain Management, Neuropsychological Test, Optoelectronics, Organic Electronics, Pain Treatment, Paint, Printed Electronics, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, soft electronics, Stretchable electrodes, tissue-electronic interface, wearable electronics
Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Instrumentation, Electrical > Flexible Electronics, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Psychiatry And Mental Health
Gamified Physical Therapy Rehabilitation System
Advantages: Turns muscle movement into gameplay using wearable EMG sensors Personalizes difficulty based on each user’s strength and ability Keeps patients engaged and motivated with real-time feedback and rewards Designed for at-home or clinical use, with easy setup and data tracking Summary: Physical therapy can feel boring and repetitive,...
Published: 5/7/2025   |   Inventor(s): Antonio Gonzalez, Gabriel Mozombite Gallegos, Ashley Pham, Nathan Schilaty, John Templeton, Voon Hee Lee
Keywords(s): Devices for Disabilities / Rehabilitation, Digital Healthcare, Human Computer Interfaces, Medical Devices, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Simulation Training Aid, Wearable Electronics
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices
Apparatus and Method for Low-Power EMG and EEG Devices for HMI (Case No. 2023-146)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed compact, low-power neural signal sensing solutions to enhance human-machine interfaces (HMI), including AR/VR systems. Background: Electrogram technologies, such as electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG), are widely used to capture biological...
Published: 5/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Aydin Babakhani, Sepideh Nouri
Keywords(s): Antennas/Wireless, Augmented Reality, Biosensor, Brain computer interface, brain machine interface, Electroencephalography, Electroencephalography (EEG), energy-efficient wireless communication, Extended reality, Human/Brain computer interfaces (BCI/HCI), Microelectronics, motion detection, on-eyelid sensor, Radar / Antennae, real-time sensing/monitoring/tracking, Remote Sensing, self-powered wireless sensor solutions, smart sensing, Software & Algorithms, Virtual Reality, wearable electronics, wearable sensors
Category(s): Electrical > Sensors, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Ar/Vr
Wearable Gait and Balance Device for Seniors
Advantages: Integrates lower and upper body support in one discreet wearable system Customizable elastic band tension addresses multiple gait issues, including shuffling, wide-based steps, and foot pronation Real-time feedback via ankle and chest sensors, processed through an intuitive mobile app Concealed wiring and soft fabric design enhance...
Published: 4/24/2025   |   Inventor(s): Justin Irvin, Nathan Schilaty, Souheil Zekri, Vamsi Julapally, Jacob Haefeli
Keywords(s): Devices for Disabilities / Rehabilitation, Health Tech, Medical Devices, Mobility Devices, Mobility Devices and Software, Orthopedic, Sensors, Wearable Electronics, Wearable Monitoring Equipment
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical > Therapeutics
A Dual-Mode Coil-Reuse Data Acquisition System for Miniaturized Wirelessly Powered Biopotential Sensing Nodes (Case No. 2024-173)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a dual-mode, batteryless coil-reuse system for biosensing devices that enables efficient wireless power transfer and long-range data transmission in a compact form. Background: A vast majority of wearable and implantable medical devices require two wireless...
Published: 5/8/2025   |   Inventor(s): Aydin Babakhani, Hamid Jafarisharemi
Keywords(s): Antennas/Wireless, battery-less, battery-less IoT, Bioelectromagnetics, bioelectronics, Bioinformatics, bioinformatics pipeline, Biomedical Engineering, biomedical implantation, biomedical sensors, Biomonitoring, Biosensor, Cardiac failure, coil design, Data Acquisition, Data Analytics, Electrical stimulation, electrochemical sensors, implantable sensors, low-power architecture, low-power device, medical device cardiac monitoring, Medical Devices and Materials, node architecture, non-invasive cardiac monitoring, radiofrequency (RF) coil, radiofrequency signaling, Rechargeable Battery, self-powered wireless sensor solutions, Sensor, Sensors, Smart Antenna, soft electrical circuits, wearable, wearable electronics, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices, wearable sensors
Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Flexible Electronics, Electrical > Sensors, Electrical > Wireless, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems
Chip-Scale Monolithic Led-Photovoltaic Voltage Boost Conversion (Case No. 2025-033)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a non-switching optoelectronic voltage conversion platform capable of voltage boost conversion at low input voltages on a miniature scale. Background: Voltage conversion is crucial for powering industrial systems, home appliances, electric vehicles, and...
Published: 2/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Aaswath Raman, Parthiban Santhanam
Keywords(s): Application-Specific Integrated Circuit, Audio Power Amplifier, Autonomous Energy, clean energy, clean energy consumption, Compressed Air Energy Storage, Concentrated Solar Power, Concentrated Solar Power Chemical Engineering, conversion efficiency photoelectric, Doping (Semiconductor), Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Water, Energy Balance (Biology), energy conversion, energy conversion applications, Energy Density, Energy Density Boiling Point, Energy Density Silicide, Energy Density Strong Interaction, Energy Efficiency, energy efficient IoT, Energy Generation & Storage, Energy Generation, Transmission, or Storage, Energy Harvesting, Energy Harvesting Evaporation, energy management, Energy Management System, Energy positive, energy recycle, Energy Recycling, Energy Security , high-powered laser systems, Integrated Circuit, Integrated Circuit Standing Wave, Integrated Circuit Via (Electronics), interaction-powered, low-power device, Microelectronics Semiconductor Device Fabrication, Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit, Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit, nanophotonic, nanophotonic structures, nanophotonics, Network Analysis (Electrical Circuits), Neuromorphic circuits, OLED, Optoelectronics, Optoelectronics Waveguide (Electromagnetism), Organic Semiconductor, people-as-power, photonic, Photonic Integrated Circuit, photonic materials, Photonic structures, Photonics, power amplifier, Power Amplifier Circuit, power conversion efficiency, Power distribution & grids, Power Electronics, Power Transmission, Printed Circuit Board, self-powered wireless sensor solutions, Semiconductor, semiconductor chip foundries, Semiconductor Device, Semiconductor Device Fabrication, Semiconductor Ohmic Contact, Semiconductor Risk Assessment, Semiconductor Sapphire, Semiconductors, Short Circuit, soft electrical circuits, thermal circuit, Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuit, wearable electronics, zero-carbon emission power, zzsemiconducting materials
Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Materials, Materials > Semiconducting Materials, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors > Circuits, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Optics & Photonics
Liquid Metal Printing Technique via Optical Maskless Lithography (Case No. 2024-031)
Summary: Researchers in the UCLA Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a facile, rapid method to print soft, wearable electronics. Background: Soft electrical circuits have garnered significant interest in a broad range of emerging technologies, including wearable electronics, brain-machine interfaces, and soft robotics....
Published: 3/6/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ximin He, Dong Wu
Keywords(s): Coating, Coatings, Adhesives, & Inks, Electronics & Semiconductors, Fabrication Technologies, gallium-based liquid metals, General Device Coatings, Liquid metal particles, liquid metals, Metals, Microelectronics Semiconductor Device Fabrication, Polymer, Polymers, scalable fabrication, Semiconductor Device Fabrication, soft electrical circuits, soft electronics, wearable electronics, wearable sensors
Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Polymers, Chemical > Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical > Sensors, Electrical > Instrumentation, Electrical > Flexible Electronics, Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Metals
Multifunctional Printer for Direct Printing Metals on Fabrics
­Advantages: Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Rapid Prototyping Versatile Fabric Compatibility Summary: There is a growing demand for integrated electronics in wearable applications, driven by medical, recreational, and military sectors. This multifunctional printing system eliminates the need for uncomfortable gluing, stitching, or impractical...
Published: 2/19/2025   |   Inventor(s): Arash Takshi, Ehsan Sheybani
Keywords(s): Wearable Electronics, Wearable Monitoring Equipment
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computer Science > C/S Sensors, Technology Classifications > Electronics > Electronics Sensors, Technology Classifications > Electronics > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Sensors
Self-Starting Thermoelectric Energy Harvester
An integrated circuit that can cold start a DC-DC boost converter on a very small input voltage Background Energy harvested from body heat using thermoelectric generators (TEG) can be used to power wearable electronics, such as wireless sensors. However, owing to the small temperature gradient between the skin surface and ambient air (∼1-2...
Published: 6/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Soumya Bose, Matthew Johnston, Tejasvi Anand
Keywords(s): Energy harvesting, thermoelectric, wearable electronics
Category(s): Engineering, Database, Medical Devices, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science