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We will develop and test an innovative computer Assisted reading device for improving the ability ovisually impaired users to complete independent living tasks. The unique optical character recognitidevice requires only one hand for operation and can read food and pharmacological packaging includinThe user will acquire functional capability after only a few minutes of training. Since the incidencl ...

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"Creatv MicroTech proposes to develop high precision x-ray anti-scatter grids for medical imaging to improve image contrast of diseased tissue by reducing the detection of scattered x-rays produced by the imaging object. Some of the potential properties of the proposed anti-scatter grid are: (i) the grid pattern is two-dimensional, (ii) the vertical air-core opening is focused to a point x-ray sou ...

Growth hormone (GH) is a pituitary derived protein that stimulates somatic growth and other anabolic processes. Recombinant human OH is used to stimulate linear growth in children and to treat cachexia in AIDS patients. The protein must be injected daily for maximum effectiveness. We propose to create modified OH proteins that are equal or superior to natural OH in stimulating anabolic processes i ...

To develop faster and larger pulse-coupled neural networks (PCNN) for image processing, Bosonics will design and simulate a 64 by 64 neuron chip with optical inputs and outputs. PCNN have been shown to be effective at fast analog pre-processing of detector data, image transforms, and automatic target recognition. In Phase I Bosonics will 1) define the image processing application specifications ...

This project is designed to develop new agents with dual anti-angiogenic and cytotoxic properties for the chemoprevention and treatment of human lung cancers. Our strategy is to simultaneously attack the endothelial cells of the tumor vascular bed and the tumor cells using a series of novel peptide antagonist monomers and dimers with anti-angiogenic and cytotoxic effects. Recently we found that "t ...

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Coherent Technologies, Inc. (CTI) proposes to develop an eyesafe Multiple Intgegrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) laser transponder for use in Tactical Engagement Simulations (TES). The new MILES transponder will provide for eyesore operation while 1) enhancing the laser engagement range, 2) reducing the probability of false alarms and missed hits, and 3) providing superior penetration throug ...

Cross wind estimation is the largest component in the error budget for long range sniper applications. The Army currently utilizes either point anemometer measurements or visual cues to estimate the cross winds. Aim-point accuracy would be greatly enhanced by precise range-resolved cross wind measurements. CTI proposes a novel compact eyesafe laser cross wind sensor to meet the Army's measureme ...