Optical computing based on phase change materials
Novel systems and techniques for use in optical processing and memory units based on phase change materials.
Technologies available for licensing
Oxford University Innovation has a range of technologies available for licensing arising from research at Oxford University
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Current TECHNOLOGY licensing opportunities
Phase change materials for next generation adaptive d...
A phase change material switching device, which can be used in the next generation of reflective displays.
Methods for detecting power line communication
A novel device and methodology for wireless detection of unauthorised power line communications.
A novel algorithm for biologically inspired lighting ...
A method to generate metamers with non-linear light sources to optimise melanopsin in the human eye, thereby modulating ci...
Electrodynamic Micro-Manipulator
A groundbreaking technique to manipulate, align and deposit micron-sized non-spherical objects or 2D nanomaterials while p...
An ultra-sensitive photodetector based on phase chang...
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed an ultra-sensitive and tuneable photodetector based on phase change...
Increased channel capacity in telecommunication netwo...
Novel devices and methods for de-multiplexing modes of co-propagating electromagnetic radiation.
Electrophoretic molecular communication
Oxford University researchers have developed a novel means of achieving drift-based molecular communication using electrop...
Integrated Li-Fi subsystem for optical communications
A portfolio of technologies that use visible light for wireless communication.
Novel pixel technique to increase performance of imag...
Oxford researchers have developed a novel pixel technique to achieve better performance of complementary metal oxide semic...
Energy microgeneration
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed an induction motor that would replace expensive mechanical gearing ...
Novel method for obtaining conductive films
A novel method for obtaining conductive carbon nanotube films with inexpensive, non-conjugated polymers.
Speckle Reducer for laser imaging, projection display...
Oxford researchers have developed a new device for tackling the problem of “speckle” when using lasers for displays an...
Nuclear quadrupole resonance sensor for safer wireles...
A safety device capable of detecting biological tissue within potentially harmful magnetic fields, such as those used in w...
3D laser spectrometer
Oxford researchers have developed a novel technology using spectroscopy to capture multiple spectral images from a single ...
Quantum capacitance for density-of-state-based sensit...
Single step ultrasensitive molecular sensing element capable of quantifying picomolar quantities of molecules.
Integrated optical quantum memory for ultra-fast info...
A novel fibre-based quantum memory that allows for the on-demand storage and retrieval of broadband light pulses with zero...
Solvodynamic printing
A method for printing nanomaterials with greater resolution
An optimal beam splitter layout for universal multipo...
A new method for programmable interfering light from multiple optical channels using a compact mesh of beam splitters....
A new tool for characterising water permeation across...
An improved method for studying the permeation of moisture through films during the design process.
Smart Mouthguard
An unobtrusive wearable instrument used to monitor sports performance and injuries.
Novel signal cross coupling method
A new planar circuit signal cross coupler allows more compact signal combining and splitting, and easy integration with st...
Non-Degenerate Travelling Wave Parametric Amplifier (...
Oxford researchers have developed an ultra-low-noise microwave amplifier offering a uniform gain in the operational bandwi...
CMOS Image Sensing at Low Light Intensities
Oxford researchers have developed a new design for a pixel circuit for digital cameras, which can record light levels sign...
VGG-Face: photo to identity vector
Software which implements Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) for face identification and verification
Faces to paintings software suite
Software matching photos of a person to paintings and/or other photos within a given corpus of images
Improving Security Protocols
Changes to security protocols enable us to detect intruders attempting to interfere with our communications.
Smart water pumps
Smart pumps for determining water levels, equipment health monitoring, and user identification
Efficient water decontamination system
An effective water treatment to remove heavy metal ions and other toxins from contaminated water
Vacuum-deposited modification of polymer surfaces
Enabling modification of film surface properties in high yield production techniques will deliver benefits in a range of a...
Fluid Monitoring Applications
Novel sensors offering the ability to conduct in-situ measurement of fluid samples offering high sensitivity detection of ...
Smooth walled feed horn antennas
High performance smooth walled feed horn antenna arrays that can be rapidly manufactured and inexpensively compared to cor...
Real world arsenic detection
Accurate, low-cost technique for detecting arsenic in water
Gas sensors
Sensitive, robust, low-cost electrochemical sensors have been developed that are capable of measuring a wide variety of ga...
Low cost transparent conductors
A low cost, high performance alternative to ITO for displays, lighting and photovoltaics.
Adaptive animal tracking tags
A new generation of ultra-low power, wireless tracking tags capable of monitoring animals continuously in the field. The t...
Real-time visual tracking technology
University of Oxford researchers have developed a novel system for robust, real-time tracking of objects in digital image ...
Boost your business dynamic
A new software technology greatly reduces the cost of developing and maintaining bespoke, fully web-enabled information ma...
Sprayed graded electrodes
Lithium-ion batteries with graded electrodes and tailored porosity offer improved performance.
Flexible transparent conductor
A new material which combines market-leading optical and electrical performance with improved flexibility and an expanded ...
Software for modelling orientation of liquid crystal ...
Liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) will benefit from the new software for modelling and optimising their optical performance a...
Magnetic localisation
A technology that enables accurate 3D positioning input for location, navigation and tracking solutions, overcoming the in...
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