Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) transfers information across the World Wide Web by routing packets of data from the web’s most available servers to a client, whose browser then builds a webpage (or streams media) from those packets. MPEG’s Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH), Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming, Microsoft Smooth...

Invention Description Because of their advantageous weight, strength, and durability properties, complex composite materials are increasingly replacing traditional metal and alloy components in many industries. Testing of these composites is necessary for detecting manufacturing flaws, which are often critical but invisible, and ensuring structural...

Invention Description Monitoring cerebrospinal fluid flow in hydrocephalus patients is essential for ensuring proper valve function and preventing complications. Current monitoring methods are often invasive, intermittent, and unable to provide continuous real-time feedback on valve performance. Detecting valve malfunctions early can be difficult,...

Invention Description Materials used in space missions must withstand extreme conditions such as radiation exposure, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress while maintaining long-term performance and reliability. Traditional polymers can degrade under these harsh environments and are often difficult to recycle or reuse, limiting sustainability in long-duration...

Invention Description Scrap tire rubber and plastic waste present significant environmental challenges, including degradation as well as landfill overflow, necessitating innovative solutions to repurpose these materials while mitigating pollution. At the same time, conventional construction materials such as asphalt and concrete face durability issues,...

Invention Description Both the generation of highly controlled electron beams and the visualization of optical modes in integrated photonic structures remain important challenges in modern nanoscience and photonics. Conventional photoemission sources operate in reflection or transmission geometries where light propagates perpendicular to the emitting...

Invention Description Orthopox monkeypox (MPXV) has recently emerged as a global viral threat with two distinct clades identified as endemic pathogens. It is estimated that 70% of the world’s population is vulnerable to infection by members of orthopoxviridae. Rapid identification of MPXV clades is critical, as Clade I infections are more clinically...

Invention Description Lyophilization is a critical process for stabilizing reagents in point-of-care (POC) diagnostics, effectively eliminating the need for cold chain storage and preventing liquid evaporation. While this technology is essential for developing robust field-deployable devices, current industry standards are limited to producing reagents...

Invention Description Lab-on-a-chip technology and microfluidic diagnostic devices often rely on complex mechanical or electrical systems to manipulate fluid, making them costly and bulky. These components may limit portability, decrease operational lifetime, and prevent widespread use by untrained personnel or patients at the point of care or at home....

Invention Description Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) are poised to be the next generation high-energy density storage media of choice for various applications. However, they are currently plagued by failure due to dendrite propagation at high charge/discharge rates. One of the most sought-after technologies for dendrite propagation prevention in LMBs...