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Dallas Invents: 147 Patents Granted for Week of June 29
by Quincy Preston | Jul 12, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Bank of America’s call interception heuristics, Belaj Innovations’ magnolia extract containing compositions, Illumina’s bioinformatics systems and methods for generating a De Brujin graph, IBM’s data aggregation node for blockchain rollup, Moneygram’s emergency services/virtual travel wallet, Motorola Mobility’s gas sensor augmented human presence detection system, Sealed Air Corp.’s crimped cushioned envelopes, ShockWatch’s unmanned aerial vehicle impact monitoring system, State Farm’s identifying property usage type based upon smart sensor data, Verizon’s providing LTE nåetwork devices with downlink channels in an unlicensed spectrum, and Walmart Apollo’s shopping facility assistance systems, devices and methods.
by David Seeley |
Jul 12, 2021
Plano-headquartered Ericsson and MIT are joining forces for mobile breakthroughs in both 5G and 6G. Together, they'll explore how lithionic chips could enable neuromorphic computing and how "zero-energy" devices could be powered by radio signals—delivering ultra-fast speed, low latency, and superb reliability.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 8, 2021
The transportation institute will serve as a think tank for surface and air mobility technologies at AllianceTexas—conducting research, managing strategic initiatives, and helping to shape innovations that will change the way we live.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 8, 2021
The companies were picked, along with a cadre of other defense innovators, for a $950 million ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Department of Defense, the United States Air Force announced today.
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U.S. Pantent No. 11033783, Golf club with polymeric insert and removable weight, was assigned to Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
Dallas Invents: 107 Patents Granted for Week of June 15
by Quincy Preston | Jun 30, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 15 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Accenture's distributed ledger tech for freight systems, Avodah's visual sign language translation training device and method, Cisco's active speaker naming and request in real-time communication systems, Futurewei's multi-stage image recognition for a non-ideal environment, Karsten's golf club with polymeric insert and removable weight, Mary Kay's pore minimizer, and Textron's sensor for monitoring rotors.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 30, 2021
You’ve found Dallas Innovates’ archive of news briefs from April to June 2021.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 24, 2021
The startup, which has its U.S. headquarters in Plano, had a successful IPO last month on the London Stock Exchange with a $71M valuation. Its first device—the world's first modular portable oxygen concentrator—will launch in July, replacing larger, heavier metal oxygen tanks and competitor devices and offering millions of lung disease and COVID patients worldwide up to 95 percent pure oxygen 24/7.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 23, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 15 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 7-Eleven's position tracking using edge computin, Halliburton's tracers and trackers in a perf ball , Colhurst Concepts' temporary pool cover and floor system, Ingenious Ingredients' compositions to promote muscle growth and function , My Favorite Groomer's animal supporting device , Reflect Systems' location-specific digital media advertising, and Motus Labs' spiral cam gearbox mechanism.
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Richardson's Innovation Quarter [Photo: Michael Samples]
How North Texas Can Become a Top‑Ranked National Technology Innovation Hub
by Bill Sproull | Jun 22, 2021
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which passed in May, has the power to develop 20 tech hubs throughout the United States. According to Tech Titans' CEO Bill Sproull, Dallas-Fort Worth could be a strong contender for one of those spots.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 21, 2021
Qarbon will perform the complete system integration and assembly for HEXA eVTOL aircraft, which are designed for both recreational and military use—from flying car "entertainment experiences" over San Francisco Bay to air ambulance rescues by the U.S. Air Force.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 16, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Abbott Laboratories’ sample analysis, Alkami's ACH transaction notification and facilitating ACH transaction disputes, Allied Biosciences' antimicrobial coatings for medical dressings, Amazon's container chutes for sortation systems, AT&T's traffic management system, Bell Textron's navigation system with camera assist, Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute's geographic population health information system, Capital One Services' automated streaming data platform, and Raytheon's self-organizing mobile peer-to-peer mesh network authentication.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 15, 2021
Funded by the Department of Defense's Office of Naval Research, the additive manufacturing breakthrough is a huge step toward more affordable and available flexible solar panels—for aircraft carriers, ocean-going drones, and more.
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Waymo Via Partners With J.B. Hunt to Run Robotically Driven Freight From Houston to Fort Worth
by David Seeley | Jun 10, 2021
The test runs will use the autonomous Waymo Via Class 8 trucking unit, completing the 262-mile haul in Level 4 robotic mode—with a driver and technician in the cab to monitor things.
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by Dave Moore |
Jun 9, 2021
Early-stage startups and other innovators can submit breakthrough concepts in 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), energy, digital health care, Industry 4.0, and mobility technologies. Applications are open through June 20.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 9, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 7-Eleven’s selective verification of algorithmically populated shopping carts, AT&T’s ad placement based on viewer movement, Bank of America’s voice-based time-sensitive task processing, Berenson Consulting Group’s infusion monitoring and patient compliance system, Capital One’s vehicle information in augmented reality, Cisco’s speaker anticipation in a video conference, Home Depot’s method for creating an augmented reality experience and more.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 8, 2021
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded a $3.9 million grant to The University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC) in Fort Worth to expand a program that aims to create more diversity in the medical and biomedical sciences fields.
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