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In Vitro Culture Model of Anisotropic to Isotropic Transition
RPI ID:
2015-010-401 / 2015-010-601
Innovation Summary:
A hybrid biomaterial platform integrates aligned electrospun fiber regions with adjacent isotropic film surfaces on a single culture substrate, creating a controlled anisotropic‑to‑isotropic boundary that models lesion‑edge transitions found in injured tissues such as spinal cord, tendon, and...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Gregory Desmond, Ryan Gilbert, Christopher Rivet, Jonathan Zuidema
Keywords(s): Architecture, Binaural Sound Localization, Biomedical Engineering, Echo Cancellation, Echo suppression, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, IT Hardware, Precedence Effect Model, Robotics, Sensors, Simulation and Modeling, Software
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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3D-Printed Modular Architectural Decorative Features with Integrated Lighting
RPI ID: 2021-055-401
Innovation Summary:
This system integrates 3D-printed architectural elements with embedded functional features to create modular building materials. Structural customization, load transfer optimization, and utility integration are supported. The design enables rapid construction and reduces material waste. It is compatible with...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Ukwatte Lokuliyanage Indi Perera, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Nadarajah Narendran
Keywords(s): 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Architecture, Building, Construction, LEDs, Lighting
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Modular Indoor Microclimate Control: stand-alone modular radiant system, based on solid-state heat pumping and integrated thermal storage, for indoor microclimate control.
RPI ID: 2016-058-201Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a distributed thermal control system that utilizes solid-state heat pumps and thermal storage units to deliver localized heating and cooling. Each unit includes a proximity sensor, thermal storage material, and a heat distribution surface, enabling the system to respond dynamically to...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc, Anna Dyson, Benjamin Pearce, Jason Vollen, Berardo Matalucci
Keywords(s): Appliance and furniture, Architecture, architecture/enegy, Building, comfort, Design, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy Management, Environmental, healthcare, Material science, Sensors, smart systems, systems automation, Technology, wearables, wireless tech
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Occupancy sensing with perturbation-modulated light and distributed non-imaging color sensors
RPI ID: 2014-061-402Innovation Summary:This smart lighting system detects and adapts to occupancy patterns in real-time using distributed non-imaging color sensors and perturbation-modulated light. It builds a light transport model that estimates how light moves through a space, subtracts ambient lighting, and infers occupancy distribution. This allows...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Kim Boyer, Quan Wang, Xinchi Zhang
Keywords(s): 1/f, Aeronautical Engineering, affective/cognitive states, Architecture, biofeedback, Biomaterials\Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, biosensors, Entrainment, Fluctuation, HRV, Lighting & Illumination Technology, Smart Lighting, stress
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Error-tolerant memory system design techniques
RPI ID: 2014-060-401Innovation Summary:This invention describes a memory architecture designed to operate effectively even when memory cells are defective or weak. The system identifies memory addresses associated with high error likelihood and applies customized handling, including virtual repairs, coding, and look-up mechanisms. It provides tiered...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Hao Wang, Tong Zhang
Keywords(s): Architecture, Building Engineering, color controllable lighting, dynamic lighting control, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Energy Management, LED, Lighting & Illumination Technology, Modulated Lighting, occupancy sensing, Optoelectronics Systems, pattern recognition, perturbation-modulated lighting, Sensors, Smart Lighting, Software, Solid State Lighting
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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