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Morphology Recurrence Analysis for the Characterization of Atrial Fibrillation Electrograms
INVENTORS
Jeffrey Goldberger*
David Gordon
Jason Ng
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technique uses modified recurrence analysis on electrogram data to identify patient-specific arrhythmia drivers. It supports precise, tailored ablation mapping for atrial fibrillation.
BACKGROUND
Traditional atrial fibrillation mapping struggles with dynamic, variable...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Biomedical, Cardiology and Cardiovascular disease, Computer software, Devices, Electrophysiology, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Novel Methods to Upcycle Wear-Resistance Nanocomposites
NU 2020-149
INVENTORS
John Torkelson*
Tong Wei
ABSTRACT
Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is one of the most produced and consumed polymers worldwide. However, due to the poor wear and abrasion resistance, the application of LDPE under continuous friction is limited. This Northwestern technology improves the wear resistance of LDPE by incorporating...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Adhesive, Allergy, Analysis, Animal Model, Manufacturing/Processing
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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An Online Prediction Tool for Fatigue Strength of Steel Alloys
NU 2016-186 InventorsAloK Choudhary*Ankit Agrawal Short DescriptionAn online tool that uses advanced data-driven ensemble predictive models to quickly predict fatigue strength for a given steel based on its composition and processing. BackgroundFatigue strength is one of the most important mechanical properties of steel. However, fatigue testing is...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Application, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Metals, Mobile app
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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SAVI: Synthetic Apertures for High Resolution Visible Imaging
NU 2017-083 Inventors Oliver S. Cossairt* Manoj K. Sharma Jason Holloway Yicheng Wu Ashok Veeraraghavan Short Description Using Fourier ptychography (FP), a computational imaging technique, to create a synthetic aperture for visible imaging (SAVI) with high resolution. Background Imaging objects from far distances is essential in many computer...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Computer software, Engineering, Image/Signal processing, Imaging, Positioning, System control
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Materials Interface Software (MINT)
NU 2013-102 Inventors Kyle Michel Christopher M. Wolverton* Short Description Hybrid software tool aids in solution of crystal structures by combining experimental and computational approaches Abstract Materials scientists, physicists, chemists and geologists rely heavily on crystallographic studies to glean information about various properties of...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Application, Mobile app
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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An Electron Microscope Imaging Software System for Large-Scale Imaging of Crystalline Materials
NU 2017-016InventorsVinayak P. Dravid*Benjamin MyersKarl A. Hujsak Short DescriptionAn electron microscopy and image processing system for the aquisition and reconstruction of crystalline image data. BackgroundCrystal phase and orientation are crucial microstructural properties that influence the mechanical, electrical, and optical properties of structures...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Computer software, Engineering, Microscopy
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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A More Efficient and Economical Technique for Microscopy Image Acquisition
NU 2015-143InventorsVinayak Dravid*Benjamin MyersKarl HujsakShort DescriptionA strategy to capture highly accurate microscopy images in a time- and cost-efficient manner. AbstractNorthwestern researchers have developed a new technology, using a combination of hardware and software, to construct microscopic images more efficiently based on incomplete...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Application, Mobile app
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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High Speed/Low Dose Multi-Objective Autonomous Scanning Materials Imaging
NU 2017-129 Inventors Karl A. Hujsak Vinayak P. Dravid* Short Description A software package that captures and reconstructs images for electron microscopy analysisBackground Electron microscopy (EM) is fundamental to the study of the structure and composition of micro- to nanometer-structured materials. This length scale encompasses cells, proteins,...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Application, Assay, Computer software, Engineering, Instrumentation, Microscopy, Mobile app
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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6DOS (SIX-DEGREES-OF-SEPARATION)
NU 2016-046InventorsNoshir Contractor*Anup SawantHarshad GadoShort DescriptionA web-based application for determining the most effective routing of messages via social networks. BackgroundSix Degrees of Separation (6DOS) is based on the premise that everyone in the world is six or fewer connections away from each other. In order to utilize a person’s...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Management, Networking
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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SynthAssist: A Method to Search and Create Sound Libraries Using Vocal Imitation
NU 2014-099 InventorsMark Cartwright Bryan Pardo* Short DescriptionA novel and intuitive way to retrieve and/or create desired audio concepts using vocal input and automated computer analysis. BackgroundAudio synthesizer programming is difficult for all but the most experienced users, and almost impossible for novices. The industry has created some...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Computer software, Sound synthesis
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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