Latest technology
Welcome to our latest technologies section. This page provides the most up to date University intellectual property, Institution technology solutions and opportunities that have been added to our technology database. This page is updated regularly with the most recent tech transfer and commercial opportunities from all the partners in the South East IP network.
Posted: 16th Dec 2011
A new method for acquiring signals from NMR systems
Summary
Researchers have developed a new technique for detecting signals from Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) systems that senses electrical rather than magnetic fields. The new technique reduces the problem of cross coupling between transmitter and receiver, making it...
Posted: 5th Dec 2011
The RFID Attack Detector (RAD) is an intelligent sniffer (radio receiver) designed to detect attempted attacks on RFID, contactless smart card and NFC-based systems in real time.
Summary
The RAD can detect attacks on reader systems (while in progress) and can also detect counterfeit/clone smart cards. Either active attacks or...
Posted: 5th Dec 2011
A distinctive technique that not only identifies online communities, based on their common interests, but characterises their membership so as to make it possible to analyse or engage with them in the most effective way.
Summary
At Royal Holloway, University of London, we have developed and patented a novel technique for analysing social...
Posted: 5th Dec 2011
A novel method of tracking moving images in image sequences provided by software inspired by the mechanisms underlying attention and motion sensing in human vision.
Summary
Usually such methods are related to the label ROI (region of interest) or AOI (area of interest) which refers to a particular location to be tracked...
Posted: 5th Dec 2011
A novel family of compounds have been identified with potential for increased efficacy and reduced side-effects in the treatment of neurological disorders.
Summary
Work by scientists at Royal Holloway has resulted in the identification of novel therapies for neurological disorders based around the actions of...
Posted: 11th Nov 2011
Summary
We have found that a derivative from wood or bark can enhance the antimicrobial activity of some compounds up to 2000 times. This can be used for many cost effective, natural, long-lasting, anti-microbial products. For example in hospitals to tackle to spread of MRSA, for the treatment of work surfaces, on fresh food to prevent...
Posted: 11th Nov 2011
Summary
Researchers at the Centre for Communications Systems Research, University of Surrey, have developed a novel method for isolating multiple sound sources in a noisy environment. Sound sources can be individually separated, emphasized, suppressed, or modified and then recombined in any 3D spatial configuration. All processing is done...
Posted: 14th Oct 2011
NPL, in collaboration with Surrey University, has developed a compact Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator antenna (ESPAR).
Technology
ESPAR technology is well known in the relevant scientific and user communities but not yet widely adopted as a...
Posted: 14th Oct 2011
A novel micro-scale co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) probe designed for use on CMMs for miniature parts. The probe is designed to overcome many of the adverse effects experienced by standard micro-scale CMM probes, while still maintaining
Main Features
MEMS design, resulting in increased robustness
Silicon free design...
Posted: 14th Oct 2011
A portable and passive gas dilutor that is “charged” with a Standard gas mixture and when connected onto a cylinder of diluting gas provides a flow of “zero” gas and seven selectable dilutions of the Standard mixture.
Main Features
The AGS is portable, rugged, weather proof and...
Posted: 10th Oct 2011
Remote detection of incipient cavitation (vapour/gas filled microbubbles arising due to localised pressure extrema) in flow systems, providing early indication of potentially damaging bubble activity, and allowing feedback and control of pumps and valves
Main features
Passive broadband detection of acoustic signals
Simple sensors...
Posted: 10th Oct 2011
The NPL CaviMeter™ is the first instrument capable of measuring localised ultrasonic cavitation (the implosion of bubbles in a liquid when a high frequency sound wave is applied), and will transform the way in which hospitals clean medical instruments , and the way in which manufacturers develop foodstuffs, biofuels and...
Posted: 26th Jul 2011
A new ion milling technique has been developed to produce complex 3-dimensional patterns on the nanometer length scale. This is achieved through the accurate control of milling depth to within 1nm. Conventional ion milling techniques produce pseudo 3D structures - stacks of flat-bottomed volumes, which limits their application. ...
Posted: 26th Jul 2011
Summary
Current models of audio testing measure `basic audio quality', using subjects to judge any difference. This leads to a perceived magnitude of distortions and a subjective acceptability.
The QESTRAL acoustic testing model looks at any and all difference in the spatial attributes.
Benefits
Reduce the...
Posted: 26th Jul 2011
A new composition of matter, namely a new class of nanocomposite materials comprising carbon nanotubes dispersed in one, or more, molecular organic semiconductor(s), for application in organic electronic devices.
Key Benefits
Composites of carbon nanotubes and organic semiconductors have enormous potential as functional materials in organic...
Posted: 26th Jul 2011
Summary
Scientists at the University of Surrey have found that a derivative from wood or bark can enhance the antimicrobial activity of natural compounds that are mildly antimicrobial by up to 2000 times. This can be used for many cost effective, natural, long-lasting, anti-microbial products. For example in hospitals to tackle the spread...