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Wireless Network (Or Cloud) Based Management of Multiplexed EV Charging Infrastructure (Case No. 2012-224)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a networked infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Background: As demand for electrical vehicles increases, there is a pressing need for advanced charging solutions that can cater to the growing number of vehicles. Modern charging infrastructures...

Published: 2/14/2024 | Inventor(s): Rajit Gadh, Ching Yen Chung, Li Qiu

Keywords(s): charge collection, charge sharing, charge-transfer, clean energy consumption, Cloud Computing, Communication & Networking, device architectures, Electric Vehicle, electric vehicle charging, grid efficiency, grid energy, Rechargeable Battery, supercharger, tesla, vehicle charging

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Software & Algorithms > Communication & Networking, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences have developed a software for performing human reliability analyses using a model-based method, which provides more consistent, traceable, and reproducible results. Background: Statistical data regarding accidents in complex person operated technical systems indicate a significant...

Published: 10/9/2023 | Inventor(s): Marilia Ramos, Ali Mosleh, Mihai Diaconesa, Arjun Earthperson, Wadie Chalgham, Javier Colin

Keywords(s): Bayesian Belief Network (BBNs), cognitive reliability, crew failure mode, crew response tree, crew-plant interactions, error identification, error probability, Fault tree, HRA, human error, human failure event, human reliability analysis, performance influencing factor, probabilistic risk assessment, risk management, risk mitigation, safety culture, task analysis

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Data Analytics, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission

2022-279 Pipeline System Integrity Management (PSIM)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the B. John Garrick Institute for Risk Sciences have developed a user-friendly software that utilizes real-time data and comprehensive failure models to help natural gas operators optimize mitigation actions to enhance the structural reliability and safety of a pipeline system. Background: There is over 2.6 million miles...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Ali Mosleh, Wadie Chalgham, Keo-Yuan Wu, Zahra Mahmoodzadeh Poornaki

Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence, Control Systems, Corrosion, Extraction Of Petroleum, Industrial Gases, Internal Combustion Engine, Mechanical Systems, Monitoring And Recording Systems, Natural Gas, Petroleum Carbohydrate, Petroleum Reservoir, Prognosis, Risk Assessment, Water Injection (Oil Production)

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Software & Algorithms > Data Analytics, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Gas Storage

Transparent Barrier (THINNER) Coatings 2018-869

BACKGROUNDBuildings in cold climates tend to use thermally insulated glass to reduce energy use. Current industrial solutions use double or triple pane windows separated by air or inert gas for thermal insulation. Double or triple pane windows, however, require high quality sealing for gas retention, window frame retrofitting, and at least two panes...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Laurent Pilon, Bruce Dunn

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Environment > Thermal

2020-808 Apparatus and Methods for Real-Time Resonance Adaptation for Power Receivers

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a successive approximation scheme for energy-harvesting implantable medical devices that offers real-time adaptability to ever-changing dielectric environments and loading conditions while operating in a low (µW) power range. BACKGROUNDWireless power...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Hongming Lyu, Aydin Babakhani

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems

2020-785 Dense and Energy Efficient Materials Platform for Integrated Nanophotonics

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have utilized the unique optical properties of bulk transition metal dichalcogenides (TMCDs) to achieve more compacted integrated photonics circuits that consume up to 50% less energy than traditional materials. BACKGROUNDPhotonic integrated circuits are driving applications...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Artur Davoyan

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Category(s): Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Semiconducting Materials, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Optics & Photonics, Electrical > Wireless > Antennas

Low-Cost Hybrid Energy Storage System (2016-097, 2017-539)

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a low-cost and long-life energy storage system that provides long discharge duration, and can be scaled for on-site or grid storage applications.BACKGROUNDEnergy storage is one of the major challenges facing the energy industry as requirements take effect...

Published: 2/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Pirouz Kavehpour, Sammy Houssainy, Walid Ismail, Mohammad Janbozorgi, Hamarz Aryafar, Ariana Thacker

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Energy & Environment > Thermal

2015-245 Autonomous Thermoelectric Energy-Harvesting Platform for Biomedical Sensors

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical Engineering have a developed miniature implantable thermoelectric energy-harvester with true energy autonomy. BACKGROUNDThe size of existing batteries presents a major limitation in the design of size-constrained wireless sensors, including wearable and implantable biosensors. A commonly sought-after...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Dejan Markovic, Dejan Rozgic

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors > Thermoelectrics, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage

2020-803 Method and Apparatus for Coherent Radiation From a Swarm of Wirelessly Powered and Synchronized Sensor Nodes

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a method to use millimeter-sized microchips fitted with an array of sensors to synchronize and amplify radio frequency (RF) signals for low cost and ubiquitous sensing and localization applications.BACKGROUND Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a wireless...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Aydin Babakhani

Keywords(s): Antenna (Radio), Antennas/Wireless, Electrical Engineering, Hardware, Internet of Things (IoT), Radio Frequency, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Category(s): Electrical > Sensors, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Electrical > Wireless, Electrical > Wireless > Antennas, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors

2020-464 UV-Reflective Paints with High Overall Solar Reflectance for Passive Cooling of Buildings

SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering have developed coatings with exceptional solar-ultraviolet (UV) reflectance for efficient passive daytime radiative cooling of buildings. BACKGROUND ‘Cool’ white exterior coatings reflect sunlight (0.3-2.5 μm) and radiate heat (4-40 μm, particularly...

Published: 9/14/2023 | Inventor(s): Pattabhi "Aaswath" Raman, Jyotirmoy Mandal

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Category(s): Materials > Functional Materials, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Energy & Environment > Thermal

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