公开(公告)号：US20190022595A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16068473

申请日：2017-01-09

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design ,  National University of Singapore

Inventor： Him Cheng Wong ,  Hong Yee Low ,  Virgile Viasnoff

IPC: B01D67/00 ,  B01D71/28 ,  B01D71/56 ,  B01D71/40 ,  B01D69/02

Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a thin film through-hole membrane comprising: providing a patterning structure, the patterning structure comprising a patterning substrate, a sacrificial layer and a thin film; imprinting the thin film with a patterned mold to form a thin-film through-hole membrane; and contacting the patterning structure with water to dissolve the sacrificial layer, thereby releasing the thin film through-hole membrane from the patterning structure. There is also provided a hierarchical membrane comprising the thin film through-hole membrane prepared from the method.

公开(公告)号：US20180229262A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15748175

申请日：2016-07-28

Applicant: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH ,  SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Inventor： Mohamed ASBAHI ,  Kwang Wei Joel YANG ,  Junhao TAN ,  Shafigh MEHRAEEN ,  Mei Chee TAN

IPC: B05D1/18

CPC classification number: B05D1/18 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing a composite material comprising a substrate and a monolayer of nanoparticles self-assembled thereupon, the method comprising: (i) providing a suspension comprising a solvent and nanoparticles dispersed therein; (ii) providing a substrate comprising a surface with void spaces for accommodating said nanoparticles; (iii) contacting one end of said substrate with said suspension in a closed system, to thereby gradually dispose said suspension over said substrate by capillary action, thereby forming a film of suspension on said substrate; and (iv) allowing evaporation of said film of suspension, thereby forming a monolayer of nanoparticles self-assembled in said void spaces on said surface of the substrate. The present invention also relates to composite material produced by the methods disclosed herein.

公开(公告)号：US20180143125A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15568427

申请日：2016-04-22

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design ,  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Roland Bouffanais ,  Xiaoying Zhu ,  K.P. Dick Yue

IPC: G01N15/14

Abstract: The invention is related to a device and method for analysing and controlling cell motility. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there if provided a microfluidic device for analyzing and controlling the motility of a cell, the device comprising: (a) a first inlet for introducing a cell sample; (b) an outlet for discharging the cell sample; (c) a microfluidic channel in fluid communication with and intermediate the first inlet and outlet; (d) a first pump coupled to the first inlet for pumping the cell sample in the microfluidic channel; and (d) an observation area within a portion of the microfluidic channel for analysing and controlling the motility of the cell, wherein the first pump generates a shear stress in the observation area, the shear stress generates a shearotactical signal for driving movement of the cell.

公开(公告)号：US20180075384A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15559079

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design

Inventor： Jianxi Luo

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/18 ,  G06N5/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0637 ,  G06N5/045 ,  G06N5/048 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/184

Abstract: There is provided a data processor implemented method for assessing an innovation entity within a network map of various technology domains as nodes. The method comprises generating and visualizing the network map; assessing and visualizing a level of strength of the innovation entity in each technology domain; and providing at least one suggestion for the innovation entity for at least two nodes of the network map. It is advantageous that the provision of the at least one suggestion is based on a weight of a link between the at least two nodes of the network map. A graphical user interface enabling the method is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09873092B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14401799

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design ,  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Hui Ying Yang ,  Rohit Karnik

IPC: B01D71/12 ,  C02F1/44 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D69/14 ,  B01D71/02 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B01D69/02 ,  B01D69/10

CPC classification number: B01D71/12 ,  B01D61/18 ,  B01D69/02 ,  B01D69/10 ,  B01D69/148 ,  B01D71/021 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C02F1/441

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material. In particular, it relates to a membrane for filtering water. More particularly, it relates to a membrane comprising carbon nanotubes and mixed cellulose ester porous membranes for water desalination and purification. Still more particular, the membrane comprising a fibrous substrate and carbon nanotubes formed on a fibrous substrate, wherein the surface of the carbon nanotubes is functionally modified. A microfluidic device comprising such a membrane and a method for filtering water are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180010915A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15547383

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design

Inventor： Erik WILHELM

IPC: G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D2201/0212 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  G06K9/00805

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a vehicle may be provided. The vehicle may include: a sensor configured to sense a marking, wherein the marking is at least substantially not visible to the human eye under a natural lighting condition; and a localization circuit configured to determine a location of the vehicle based on the sensing of the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09712895B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14760116

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design

Inventor： Kian Peen Yeo ,  Suranga Chandima Nanayakkara

IPC: G08C19/22 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04W84/18 ,  G08B25/14

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B25/14 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A device comprising: at least one input sensor, at least one output transducer, a wireless communication module, and a processor configured to receive a local control parameter from the input sensor or a remote control parameter from a remote module communicating with the processor via the wireless communication module, and selecting one a of a plurality of operational configurations de-pending on the local and remote control parameters, each of the plurality of operational configurations including a predetermined threshold for a sensing parameter received from the input sensor, and an output response if the sensing parameter breaches the threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20160371480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15121065

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design

Inventor： Ngai-Man Cheung ,  Hossein Nejati ,  Dawn C. I. Koh ,  Ricardo D. Sosa Medina

IPC: G06F21/36 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F21/36 ,  G06F17/30554 ,  G06F17/30867 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F2221/2133

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a verification method may be provided. The verification method may include: determining a plurality of objects, each object having a property; displaying a representation of each object of the plurality of objects; receiving from a user an input indicating a sequence of the plurality of objects; determining a sequence of the properties of the plurality of objects; and comparing the Determine a plurality of objects, each object having a input with the sequence of the properties of the objects.

Abstract translation: 根据各种实施例，可以提供验证方法。 验证方法可以包括：确定多个对象，每个对象具有属性; 显示所述多个对象中的每个对象的表示; 从用户接收指示所述多个对象的序列的输入; 确定所述多个对象的属性的序列; 并且比较确定多个对象，每个对象具有具有对象的属性序列的输入。

公开(公告)号：US09458620B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14777244

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and Design

Inventor： Andres Sevtsuk ,  Raul Kalvo

IPC: E04B1/32 ,  E04B7/10

CPC classification number: E04B1/32 ,  E04B7/105 ,  E04B2001/3223 ,  E04B2001/3252 ,  E04B2001/327 ,  E04B2001/3288

Abstract: A grid structure formed from a plurality of building blocks, the grid structure comprising: a plurality of flat panels, wherein two of the plurality of flat panels are paired in parallel to have one of the two parallel flat panels provide an inner surface to one building block from the plurality of building blocks and the other of the two parallel flat panels provide an inner surface to another building block from the plurality of building blocks, wherein within each of the plurality of building blocks, the inner surfaces of any two adjacent panels lie on planes intersecting along a straight line that passes through an inner corner of the building block.

Abstract translation: 由多个结构块形成的栅格结构，所述栅格结构包括：多个平板，其中所述多个平板中的两个平行配对成两个平行平板中的一个为一个建筑物提供内表面 从所述多个构造块中的另一个构造块和所述两个平行平板中的另一个提供与所述多个构造块的另一构造块的内表面，其中在所述多个构造块的每一个内，任何两个相邻的板的内表面 在沿着穿过建筑物块的内角的直线相交的平面上。

公开(公告)号：US20160086080A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14889578

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN ,  MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Shaohui Foong ,  Faye Wu

IPC: G06N3/08 ,  G06N3/063

CPC classification number: G06N3/08 ,  A61B5/062 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  G01B7/003 ,  G06N3/063

Abstract: A method of real time magnetic localization comprising: providing an artificial neural network field model that is calibrated and optimized for a predetermined magnet; receiving signals from one or more magnetic sensors; and solving the location of the magnet using the model based on the signals.

Abstract translation: 一种实时磁定位方法，包括：提供对预定磁体进行校准和优化的人造神经网络场模型; 从一个或多个磁传感器接收信号; 并使用基于信号的模型来求解磁体的位置。