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Advanced Memristor Fabrication Method for Enhanced Device Performance
NU 2021-042
INVENTORS
Hooman Mohseni*
Simone Bianconi
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention introduces a novel method for fabricating memristor-type devices within various dielectric layers using ion-induced defects and vacancies, significantly improving device density, uniformity, and performance.
BACKGROUND
Memristors are pivotal in the development...
Published: 11/7/2025
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Keywords(s): Computer hardware, Data storage, Electronics & Circuits, Internet of Things, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Building Web Indexes with Webcoins
NU 2018-155Primary InventorAleksandar Kuzmanovic*Short Description A software algorithm that lowers the energy consumption burden of network-based activities while incentivizing secure and trustworthy blockchain technologyBackgroundWeb indexes are monopolized by a few large companies due to the challenging, multi-billion-dollar-worth task of crawling...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Blockchain, Computer software, Internet of Things
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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Interactive Chef: A Task-Sensitive Assistant
NU 2003-004 InventorsLawrence A. Birnbaum Leonard Chen Kristian Hammond* Short DescriptionIChef is an intelligent system that emulates a human cooking assistant. AbstractNorthwestern University researchers have developed a voice-activated, context sensitive software application to aid in culinary training in classrooms or simple cooking instruction...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Application, Internet of Things, Mobile app
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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Wireless Devices for Virtual Reality
NU 2017-079
Primary Investigator
John Rogers*
Short Description
An array of unrestrictive, light-weight, powerful wireless devices for a more immersive virtual reality experience
Background
With the continued growth of electronic platforms for social interactions and gaming through augmented and virtual reality, the development of technological...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Computer hardware, COVID-19, Engineering, Haptic, Internet of Things, Networking, Remote Monitoring, Simulation, Wireless
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Net Theater: Dynamically Constructing Theatrical Experiences from Online Content
NU 2014-079 InventorsLawrence A. Birnbaum* Kristian J Hammond Patrick S. McNally Jason Gabriel Cohn Rachel S. Birnbaum Short DescriptionA platform that dynamically constructs scripts for live theatrical experiences by drawing online content, assembling it into scripts, and delivering it to actors in real time BackgroundThe development of automatic content...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Internet of Things, Management
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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Social-Media Driven News Personalization
NU 2012-084 InventorsLawrence A. Birnbaum* Kristian J. Hammond* Shawn O'Banion Short DescriptionA profiling system that recommends media content based on user interests. BackgroundIn recent years, the nature of news consumption has changed in many ways. This is evident when considering the expansive forms of news media (mainstream, hyperlocal, blogs,...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Analysis, Data mining, Internet of Things
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Software & Services
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