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In Phase II, a powered mounting and positioning system is developed and provides independent access to communication devices, work surfaces, books, cell phones, PDAs, food, drinks, and more for individuals with significant limitations. Device positioning is controlled through switches, voice, or joystick control. Programming is accomplished with a single switch. A person may move the mount to o ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I research project will develop a novel diagnostic test to detect Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP). MAP is the causative agent of Johnes disease in cattle and, possibly, of human Crohns disease. A novel approach of early and direct MAP detection is proposed, targeting primarily thevsample matrix blood employing a novel detecti ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is designed to adapt a Giant MagnetoResistive (GMR) sensor device into a "spintronic" multianalyte biosensor. The potential value of biosensor technology is being recognized for a wide range of applications, from medical diagnostics to countering bio-terrorism. Magnetic nano/microparticles present advantages as labels for biomolecule b ...

The project develops and evaluates a prototype navigation device that attaches to a wheelchair and wirelessly communicates to a web-based navigation application. The navigation aid includes a small portable tablet PC that connects to the Internet using a wireless modem. The system allows a wheelchair user to plan and navigate a route with respect to safety and shortest travel path while collecting ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will explore the use of a material comprising a fibrous substrate and an inorganic adsorbent/catalytic coating for removal of toxic small linear molecules from smoke. Phase I research will focus on identification of an efficient adsorbent/catalyst coating. The proposed strategy is to make one or more target volatile toxic species react ...

This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project is a feasibility study for the design of true core-shell type nonocapsules for drug delivery. The research will focus on strategies aimed at controlling the nanostructure and chemistry of the capsules, and also on ways to design encapsulated therapeutics capable of being transported to specific parts of the body for targeted drug deli ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is focused on designing, prototyping, and fully qualifying a proprietary manufacturing apparatus capable of applying a range of next-generation coronary stent coatings. First generation drug-eluting coronary stents have significantly improved clinical outcomes for heart patients, while concurrently highlighting the potential for subst ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project will develop an innovative non-volatile spintronic cryptographic key memory that can self-erase without data remanence in the event of tampering and without applied power. Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM) is the only technology with potential for this capability. Anti-tamper MRAM could be a major paradigm shift - memories used in ICs prese ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project addresses the need for low-cost, portable, and fast analysis biosensors for the detection of biological and chemical pathogens in consumer and point-of-care diagnostic test kits. Magnetic biosensors fuse spintronics and biosensing technologies to improve bioassay analysis over current fluorescent and chemical-luminescent systems. This program ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project is aimed at developing an instrument for online real-time measurement of the sizes of submicron fibers down to 100 nm. Output of this device would be used to control industrial processes for making fine fibers. There is a growing trend of using finer fibers, both in glass and polymer fiber industries, in order to obtain extraordinary properti ...