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A Scalable and Tunable Haptic Array Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuators in a Patch-Like Form Factor (Case No. 2023-203)

Summary: Researchers at the Soft Materials Laboratory at UCLA developed a haptic array with high force displacement output in a patch-like, wearable form. Background: Virtual reality (VR) is advancing rapidly and projected to balloon as an industry to over $200 billion by 2029. The success of virtual and augmented reality (AR) is dependent on creating...

Published: 5/22/2024 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Roshan Plamthottam, Guo Yuxuan

Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, Elastomer, Force sensor, force-sensing, Haptic Technology, interactive sensing application, Sensor, smart sensing, Virtual Reality

Category(s): Electrical > Visual Computing > AR/VR/Mixed Reality, Electrical, Electrical > Displays, Electrical > Visual Computing

2022-284 Non-Contact Force Sensing

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UCLA have developed a non-contact force sensor that relies on laser speckle imaging to precisely sense changing forces on the surface of a variety of materials. Background: Force sensing capabilities enable the ubiquity of a wide range of modern technologies, from touch...

Published: 9/26/2023 | Inventor(s): Yang Zhang, Achuta Kadambi, Siyou Pei, Pradyumna Chari, Xue Wang, Xiaoying Yang

Keywords(s): Atomic Force Microscopy, Electric Vehicle, Electrical, Force sensor, force-sensing, HCI (Human Computer Interaction), interaction modality, interactive sensing application, interactive system, laser speckle imaging, machine perception, non-contact, Piezoelectric Sensor, pressure sensitive, Sensor, Sensors, Sensory System, Ubiquitous force signals

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Signal Processing, Electrical > Sensors, Electrical > Displays, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing

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

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