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Soft, Stretchable, and Strain-Insensitive Bioelectronics 2022-201
Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a library of soft, stretchable biomaterials that decouple bioelectronic interfaces resulting in improved sensing and neural stimulation devices that can withstand significant strain. Background: The interface between electronic devices and biological...
Published: 3/6/2024   |   Inventor(s): Sam Emaminejad, Qibing Pei, Brian Bo Wang, Yichao Zhao
Keywords(s): Bioelectromagnetics, bioelectronics, Biomaterial, Biosensor, electrodes, Functional Materials, Materials, Medical Devices and Materials, Nanomaterials, Nanosensor, nanostructured materials, neural stimulation, strain insensitive, tissue-electronic interface
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Materials > Nanotechnology, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation
2022-298 Implanted Digital Prosthesis
Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel finger prosthetic attachment mechanism and skin-transfer procedure that allows for better prosthetic motion and functionality while allowing the user to feel “natural” sensations. Background: Limb amputations typically cause a loss...
Published: 12/8/2023   |   Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Gracia Lai, Kodi Azari, Lauren Wessel
Keywords(s): Biosensor, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Musculoskeletal Disease, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Prosthesis, Prosthetics, Sensors, Sensory System, Smart medical device, wearable medical device
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease, Medical Devices > Prosthetics
2023-039 Touch-Based Non-invasive Lithium Monitoring Using an Organo-Hydrogel-Coated Ion-Selective Sensing Interface
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a touch-based sensor for non-invasive, real-time, and accurate lithium-ion monitoring in patients. Background: Lithium salt is one of the most widely utilized psychiatric medications for individuals with bipolar disorder. However, it is difficult to...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Sam Emaminejad, Shuyu Lin, Jialun Zhu
Keywords(s): anti-dehydration, Biosensor, Drug, drug adherence, Drug monitoring, Electrode, ion selective electrode, Lithium, Lithium Therapy, Nanosensor, organo hydrogel, Pharmaceutical Drug, Prescription Drug, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Sensor, Sensors, Sensory System, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Mechanical, Mechanical > Sensors, Electrical, Electrical > Sensors, Medical Devices, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors
2022-036 Giant Magnetoelasticity Enabled Self-Powered Pressure Sensor
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a soft material system that generates a giant magnetoelastic effect to enable self-powered pressure sensors for biomonitoring in wearable devices. Background: The magnetoelastic effect is the change in a material’s magnetic properties under mechanical stress or deformation....
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Jun Chen
Keywords(s): Bioelectromagnetics, Biosensor, Elastic Modulus, Elastic Modulus Thermal Grease, Electromagnetism, Implant (Medicine), Magnetoresistive , Piezoelectric Sensor, Power Electronics, Robotics, Sensor
Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Sensors, Materials, Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Electrical > Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Materials > Nanotechnology
2021-354 A MULTI-MODAL CRYPTO/BIO-HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an instrument that detects and encrypts a user’s biochemical and biometric data with only a touch of the finger. Background: Human machine interfaces (HMI), such as touchscreens and keyboards, are able to connect users to machines, systems, and...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Sam Emaminejad, Shuyu Lin, Jialun Zhu, Wenzhuo Yu
Keywords(s): Bioinformatics, Biosensor, Biotechnology, Computer Security, Digital Health, Sensor, Software & Algorithms
Category(s): Software & Algorithms > Bioinformatics, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Mechanical > Sensors, Electrical > Sensors, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Therapeutics, Chemical > Chemical Sensors, Software & Algorithms > Programs
2021-293 A BEHAVIORAL METHOD OF COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING, AND COGNITIVE DECLINE REMEDIATION
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Psychology have developed a method that could offer a therapeutic approach to counteract cognitive decline and dementia by using a variety of simple computerized tasks to measure and train brain processing. BACKGROUND: Cognitive training approaches, such as online programs that consist of games to improve...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Ladan Shams
Keywords(s): Biosensor, Cognitive Therapy, Dementia, Diagnostic Test, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Neurocognitive, Neurocognitive Scientific Method, Neuropsychological Test, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Screening Libraries, Sensory System, Unimodality
Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation
2021-275-A TEXTILE MAGNETOELASTIC GENERATOR
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a textile magnetoelastic generator (MEG) that can be used for biomechanical-to-electrical energy conversion. BACKGROUND: The magnetoelastic effect has traditionally been found in rigid metal alloys, but recent research has identified the effect in more flexible materials....
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Biosensor, Cardiovascular Disease, Electrical Engineering, Glucose, Magnetoresistive , Materials, Nanomaterials
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Electrical > Sensors
2021-046 SOFT BIOSENSORS BASED ON BIODEGRADABLE GELATIN METHACRYLOYL (GELMA)
UCLA researchers in the department of Bioengineering have developed a soft biodegradable hydrogel that is capable of functioning in biocompatible biosensors.BACKGROUNDBiosensors are physical devices that combine a physiochemical detector with a biological component. The use of biosensors has revolutionized a number of industries including the medical...
Published: 9/5/2023   |   Inventor(s): Ali Khademhosseini, Shiming Zhang, Zhikang Li
Keywords(s): Biosensor
Category(s): Medical Devices