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Discovery: UTD’s Big Week for Research, UTSW Researcher Honored, How Ancient Native Americans Used Fire

by | Jul 27, 2018
Also, TWU kinesiology students are honored for their National Biomechanics Day program. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Scores High for Large, Affordable Tech Labor Pool in CBRE Report
by | Jul 26, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth increased the number of tech degree graduates by 81% in the last five years — the fastest growth of all tech talent markets.
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An illustration from Toyota’s patent No. 10024667 that demonstrates a wearable “intelligent earpiece” that can recognize objects to give social and environmental awareness to the user. The earpiece includes one camera, GPS and a processor connected to the inertial measurement unit (IMU).
Dallas Invents: 117 Patents Granted for Week of July 17
Patents granted include Toyota’s “intelligent earpiece” that gives social and environmental awareness; Facebook’s method for aggregating and distributing content based on location; Baylor Research Institute’s method for treating breast cancer with vaccines of dendritic cells; and Google’s method for "sending data to a wireless station."
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Infinity Festival Explores Advancements in Virtual Reality and Immersive Tech
by | Jul 24, 2018
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's first Infinity Festival demonstrated innovative technology and highlighted the possibilities of its applications throughout the museum.
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Alzheimer's

Discovery: UTSW Discovers Alzheimer’s ‘Big Bang,’ UNTHSC Scientist Tracks Mosquitoes for Your Health

by | Jul 20, 2018
Also, UNT professor Tao Yang has received an award for his research into electrical distribution microgrids. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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An illustration from Futurewei’s patent No. 10021296 shows a rotating camera that can be attached to an electronic device to create a panoramic image.
Dallas Invents: 97 Patents Granted for Week of July 10
Patents granted include Futurewei’s rotatable, panoramic camera for mobile devices; Nokia’s group messaging apparatus within a communication network; and Vbike's smart bicycle locks.
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MedHab
Fort Worth’s MedHab Introduces Wearable Fall Detection Tech
by | Jul 17, 2018
As the number of fatal falls rises in the U.S., MedHab's newest device, MyNotifi, aims to mitigate the dangers associated with falling and become the new standard in fall detection technology.
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Discovery: Study Examines Blood Test for Alzheimer’s; AgriLife Probes Plant Disease Resistance
by | Jul 13, 2018
Also, you'll find research on how a UTA professor is looking to optimize the national power grid. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Accenture

Accenture Seeking Changemakers for Global Health Care Challenge

by | Jul 9, 2018
In its third annual competition, the global professional services company aims to unite startups, life science companies, and health care organizations to take on some of the world’s most pressing health issues.
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Discovery: UTSW Realizes Brain Receptor Structure, UTA’s Patented New Tech Aids Disabled
by | Jul 6, 2018
Plus, you'll find research on treatments for glucocorticoid-caused glaucoma and improving nuclear waste storage. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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An illustration from the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System’s patent No. 10007336 demonstrating a mobile, low-cost three-dimensional gaze estimation. The headset may include an “eye-tracking camera and scene camera to create multi-dimensional pictures in the direction of the user’s view.
Dallas Invents: 96 Patents Granted for Week of June 26
Patents granted include the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System’s low-cost, mobile 3D point of estimation headset; Mary Kay’s method for topical skin care treatment using plant extracts; Roka Sports’ garment for aquatic sports to help improve performance; and Capital One’s system of using a bounding shape to place augmented reality objects.
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The CEO insider video podcast hosted by Trey Bowles
CEO Insider Video Podcast
Hosted by Trey Bowles
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center's new video podcast series highlights emerging CEOs in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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On Tap: Per Scholas Grand Opening, African Film Festival & a Branding Workshop

Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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An illustration from Nike’s patent No. 9999812 shows a golf club head with body features that are influenced by an impact. [Illustration: USPTO]
Dallas Invents: 63 Patents Granted for Week of June 19
Patents granted include Nike’s golf club head with “impact-influencing” features; Futurewei Technologies’ increased spatial resolution for panoramic video; Harvard’s invention for regulating microRNA biogenesis that relates to helping prevent cancer; and Frito-Lay’s method for producing expanded nut kernels.
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Discovery: UTA Aids in International Physics Experiment; Tech Mahindra, UT Dallas Collaborate on R&D Center
by | Jun 22, 2018
Also, a new technique to treat prostate cancer while preserving sexual function is being tested. Here are some of the research projects and people making strides in the North Texas research community.
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Dallas Law Firm, Raytheon Share History with USPTO Patent No. 10 Million
by | Jun 22, 2018
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office grants a milestone patent for a device that improves laser detection and ranging.
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