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Title: Using Controlled Unsteady Fluid Mass Addition to Enhance Jet Mixing
Creator: Raman, G.
Date: 1997-04
Publisher: American Inst Aeronaut Astronaut
Description: A rectangular jet was excited by controlled unsteady fluid mass addition using two miniature fluidic jets placed on either side of its narrow...
Show moreA rectangular jet was excited by controlled unsteady fluid mass addition using two miniature fluidic jets placed on either side of its narrow dimension. The subharmonic of the primary's preferred jet column frequency [St(D-e) = fD(e)/U-J = 0.15] was forced in the antisymmetric mode because such forcing persists for longer downstream distances than the fundamental. Details of the phase-averaged flowfield, velocity gradient terms, velocity spectra, and the mean and fluctuating flowfields were documented. The fluidically excited mode grew and persisted in the flow beyond the potential core region. Unsteady fluid mass addition of 12% (4% momentum addition) per fluidic jet resulted in a 35% reduction of the potential core length and about a 60% increase in the normalized mass flux (percentages are with reference to the primary unforced jet). On the basis of the results, it appears that fluidic devices have the potential for use in shear flow control applications.
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Title: ACCESS Healthcare Perinatal Care (semester 1 of unknown) IPRO 340: ACCESS Healthcare Perinatal Care IPRO 340 Project Plan F04
Creator: Bir, Suman, Mathews, Joanne, Oza, Pooja, Resch, Jason, Shah, Parinda, Cohoon, Jesse, Limon, Armando, Thakkar, Dhaval, Wilhoit, Karla
Date: 2005-01, 2004-12
Description: Our goal was to improve ACCESS Community Health Network’s information systems that support the perinatal treatment program in order to enhance...
Show moreOur goal was to improve ACCESS Community Health Network’s information systems that support the perinatal treatment program in order to enhance the sectors of revenue and quality of care.
Sponsorship: ACCESS Healthcare
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Title: Enhancing Psychology Research through Advanced Communications Technology (semester?), IPRO 306: Enhancing Psych Research IPRO 306 IPRO Day Presentation Sp07
Creator: Abou-nemeh, Tarek, Chiu, Tina, Franke, Kevin, Hernandez, Krystin, Jacob, Alice, Jones, Chris, Miller, Chelsea, Vilenchik, Vlad, Walter, Stephanie
Date: 2007-05, 2007-05
Description: The purpose of the research done in the IPRO 306 Mood Research Lab is to contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the patterns and...
Show moreThe purpose of the research done in the IPRO 306 Mood Research Lab is to contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the patterns and accuracy of retrospective recall of affect in persons with Major Depressive Disorder. This will be accomplished by using Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) equipped with a standardized mood inventory to measure the recall accuracy in volunteers from the non-hospitalized, clinically depressed population and comparing it to that of volunteers from the healthy population.
Deliverables for IPRO 306: Enhancing Psychology Research through Advanced Communications Technology for the Spring 2007 semester
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Title: Method for Improving Local Descriptors in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Creator: Frieder, Ophir, Yee, Wai Gen
Date: 2012-03-20, 2009-07-07
Description: A method for improving searches in a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing system that includes a plurality of server computers. A content file,...
Show moreA method for improving searches in a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing system that includes a plurality of server computers. A content file, identified by a descriptor including at least one metadata term and a mathematical identifier that uniquely identifies the content file in one of the server computers, is selected for searching. Other server computers are searched to find one or more matching content files; one that has a descriptor with a mathematical identifier matching the mathematical identifier of the first content file. The descriptors of the matching content files are returned to the searching server computer and used to expand the local descriptor.
Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent
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Title: Educational and Technical support of Orthotics and Prosthetics Education in Latin America (semester?), IPRO 309: Orthotics and Prosthetics Edu in Latin America IPRO 309 Final Report F06
Creator: Addis, Michael, Aramayo, Ed, Derrick, Russell, Gardner, Jared, George, Alayna, Northop, Julia, Ogbonnaya, Sandra A., Pyles, Katy, Swantek, Andrew B., Wido, Dan
Date: 2006-12, 2006-12
Description: The primary objectives of the IPRO are to develop educational modules for an ISPO Category Three program. The Category Three program involves...
Show moreThe primary objectives of the IPRO are to develop educational modules for an ISPO Category Three program. The Category Three program involves training Orthotists and Prosthetists who are able to build much need devices for patients. This program is being implemented in Bogotá, Colombia at Cento Don Bosco High School. We are trying to develop hands-on, interactive sessions that can be used as learning and review material in the subject of the biomechanics of human movements.
Deliverables for IPRO 309: Educational and Technical support of Orthotics and Prosthetics Education in Latin America for the Fall 2006 semester
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Title: Simply Park (Semester Unknown) IPRO 365: SimplyParkIPRO365Poster7Sp11
Creator: Bredau, Jason, Bryski, Timothy, Bubert, Casey, Bukowska, Angelika, Byrne, Matthew, Coates, Allan, Gonzalez, Julia, Huynh, Alex, Ko, Hyunseok, Mui, Danny, Ritchie-smith, Robert, Sahagun, Benjamin, Shah, Malav, Trudo, Michelle, White, Kenny, Wicker, Nathan, Winstanley, Sam
Date: 2011, 2011-05
Description: Efficiency in parking facilities has been set to low standards since self-parking was introduced in the 1950s1. As technology has developed,...
Show moreEfficiency in parking facilities has been set to low standards since self-parking was introduced in the 1950s1. As technology has developed, parking has been left in the past. Drivers are increasingly realizing the problem as they become accustomed to other technology, which increases the efficiency of their lives (eg smartphones). While driving around searching for an open lot, circling a garage for an parking spot, or wandering through garage a looking for a parked car, people have time to ponder the many improvements that should be made to the parking experience. Simply Park: IPRO 365 is taking initiative to seize the possibilities new technologies offer the parking industry. The result should be improved driver experience as well as increased efficiency and profitability of parking facilities. The system will include signs visible to passersby that display the number of vacancies within a parking facility. Once in the parking facility, additional signs will direct drivers to sections of the facility with vacancies. Colored lights above each parking spot will indicate the state of occupancy for quick reference when looking down an aisle. When a driver parks, the ticket they receive at the entrance gate will associate their ticket to the spot they parked in, so when the driver returns to the facility he/she can present his/her ticket to a kiosk which will notify him/her how to get back to his/her car. As the vehicle leaves the ticket association will be reset and displays will update to show one more spot available. Additional interfaces through mobile and internet applications will further expedite the parking process. 1National
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Title: Evaluating the Commercial Potential of IIT's Mercury Pollution Prevention Technology (semester?), IPRO 356: Mercury Pollution Prevention Tech IPRO 356 Midterm Report Sp05
Creator: Macdougall, Chris, Nguyen, Kheim, Dabney, Matthew, Wessely, Noel, Kim, Byung, Change, Wen-ya
Date: 2005-05, 2005-05
Description: Our objective in this IPRO is to develop a business plan for Dr. Clack’s VSB technology. In developing this business plan, we are looking at...
Show moreOur objective in this IPRO is to develop a business plan for Dr. Clack’s VSB technology. In developing this business plan, we are looking at the marketing strategy, market size, finances, and competition for this product. We are also looking at the government regulations governing this type of technology, at the business risks in developing the VSB and how to market it. The last objective for this IPRO is to develop a set of objectives and a path forward for any future IPROs on this topic.
Sponsorship: Sargent & Lundy LLC.; Ed Kaplan Entrepreneurial Studies Program
Deliverables for IPRO 356: Evaluating the Commercial Potential of IIT's Mercury Pollution Prevention Technology for the Spring 2005 semester
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Title: Design a Novel Mobile Process for Remediating PCB Contaminated Soils (semester?), IPRO 345: Design Novel Mobile PCB Contaminated Soil IPRO 345 Poster F06
Creator: Barragan-perez, Katya, Hmadouch, Ahlam, Rivera, Robert, Okwudi, Charlotte, Polena, Sotiel Sam, Witthoueft, Jonathan M., Popoola, Dolapo, Bir, Suman, Taylor, La Shawna, Kirk, Justin M., Bussmann, Vito A.
Date: 2006-12, 2006-12
Description: Design a mobile fluidized bed process that desorbs Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) and other toxic materials from identified contaminated areas
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Show moreDesign a mobile fluidized bed process that desorbs Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) and other toxic materials from identified contaminated areas
Deliverables for IPRO 345: Design of Novel Mobile Process for Remediating Contaminated Soils for the Fall 2006 semester
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Title: Tummi Pals (Semester Unknown) IPRO 353: TummiPalsIPRO353ProjectPlanSp09
Creator: Salgado, Christopher, Chachakis, Christopher, Brierley, Philip, Toro, Branden, Anglin, Christopher, Untiveros, Gustavo, Gomez, Fernando, Tai, Hana
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: All 4 Kidz Enterprises is a minority and women-owned business based in Homewood, Illinois. All 4 Kidz Enterprises specializes in providing...
Show moreAll 4 Kidz Enterprises is a minority and women-owned business based in Homewood, Illinois. All 4 Kidz Enterprises specializes in providing multicultural learning aids and children's books with audio CDs for children ages 2 and up. This is done primarily through its "Urban Kidz" series of books. The author, Angela E. Davis, is a retired elementary teacher with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction/Early Childhood Education. Her passion for educating young people led her to develop a series of books that would be both educational and enjoyable. She is also a frequent visitor to schools, conducting "Meet the Author Day", where she speaks to both students and teachers about realizing their dreams. Angela's mission is to provide young children with books and toys that will enhance their learning and broaden their thinking. To that end, she has developed a concept for a line of learning doll called Tummi Pals. Angela has researched the market and has not found a doll with the attributes of Tummi Pal. Her hope is to fill the void left by the initial excitement of the Cabbage Patch dolls.
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Title: Solid Fuel from Biomass for Cogeneration (Semester Unknown) IPRO 349
Creator: Mikesell, Jonathan, Dlugosz, Anna, Heffernan, Joseph, James, Joshua, Vassi, Anna, Yap, Ying Bing, Yeap, Xin Yi, Chacko, Serena, Ruidera, Ryan, Stanfield, Terrance
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: Renewable energy is one of the most important and widely researched topics today. It is classically defined as any form of energy coming from...
Show moreRenewable energy is one of the most important and widely researched topics today. It is classically defined as any form of energy coming from any naturally replenish-able source. This may include everything from solar to wind power, as well as biomass or biofuels. When considering biomass, or any (living or recently-dead) biological material, the chemical energy of the molecules is generally collected through combustion. The area of liquid fuels from biomass has especially gained much notoriety and support in recent years. This is due to the lower emissions and clean-burning nature of these fuels when compared to more traditional approaches, as well as the obvious renewable nature of the starting material. While vegetable oils or animal fats can be used as a replacement for diesel fuels, corn, switchgrass, or other grains are more widely used to produce ethanol for use in common combustion engines. Today’s E85 fuel is sold to customers with a chemical makeup of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. The use of solid biomass as a direct supplier of energy, however, is an area still left relatively unexplored in this growing field. In theory, and as preliminary research suggests, harvesting energy directly from solid biomass may be considerably more efficient than gathering it from its processed liquid counterpart. In fact, some studies suggest that the energy acquired from burning ethanol is up to 67% lower than is contained in the plant cellulose from which it is derived.[1] There are, however, several other factors besides energy projections to consider when looking at the economic and market viability of such an approach. For example, one of the main advantages of liquid fuels over solid is the ease of transportation and storage. Additionally, the feasibility of developing a whole new process of biomass collection and processing must be balanced with economic and logistical constraints. This includes not only careful analysis of energy and cost balances, but also in-depth examination of all equipment, manpower and environmental limitations. IPRO 349 was established to examine these (and many more) considerations in the viability of sold fuel from biomass. Specifically, we have narrowed the scope of our research to biomass derived from corn stover (leaves and stalk left in the ground after harvesting) within the state of Illinois. Illinois was chosen because it is currently the largest producer of corn in the nation.[2] Corn stover has been shown to have an energy content of 5,290 Btu/lb. wet, and 7,560 Btu/lb. dry.[2]With such an approach, it may be possible to utilize what would otherwise be considered “waste” to produce useable, renewable energy. For the purposes of this project, cogeneration, or the simultaneous generation of both electricity and useful heat will be examined.
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Title: Impact of Emerging Internet Trends on the Media Space (Semester Unknown) IPRO 305: Impact of Emerging Internet Trends on the IPRO 305 Ethics F08
Creator: Cantoni, Nick, Cunningham, Ryan, Foret, William, Kruger, Evan, Lagioia, Michael, Lazenby, Angus, Mikesell, Jonathan, Nosek, Janusz, Schreiner, Stephen, Shindo, Grant, Solodkyy, Yevgen, Zhang, Meng
Date: 2008, 2008-12
Description: The objective of IPRO 305 is to understand the usage of deep-rooted as well as emerging applications and trends that will drive internet usage...
Show moreThe objective of IPRO 305 is to understand the usage of deep-rooted as well as emerging applications and trends that will drive internet usage over the next 3 to 5 years. These need to be personified in terms of various classes of users that will co-exist and the potential use by each. In a little over a decade, the internet has become a part of everyday life. What started with simple applications such as email, has expanded to providing Blogs, Social Networking Sites, streaming video content, low cost (sometimes fee) international calls and has evolved into massive e-commerce engine. {There will remain users who use the internet for simple tasks as email, while others will use it to get all their multi-media content and blogs with multitude of opportunities to monetize the same. } The overall increase in consumption (MB) as well as the need for ever-increasing speeds (Mbps) may require ISPs to embrace technologies beyond what is currently envisioned as the industry evolves from broadband technologies to wideband technologies. This change in the environment needs to be evaluated from the view of an ISP/ content provider like a cable company and the new technologies and capabilities it needs to embrace to ensure relevance in the ever-changing world.
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Title: Combined Magnetic Transducer Head and Coupling Transformer
Creator: Wiegand, David E.
Date: 1954-11-09
Description: Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent

Title: Development of a Real Time Information System (Semester Unknwon) IPRO 342: DevelopmentOfARealTimeInformationSystemIPRO342FinalReportSu09
Creator: Davis, Derrick, Sarendran, Prashanthan, Kasa, Matt, Roraff, Jonathan, Sohal, Atinderpal, Mathes, Peter, Kai Tan, Jing, Cordell, Jackson
Date: 2009, 2009-07
Description: Midwest Steel & Services, a growing company, needs assistance in expanding its business software and creating the means to provide a better...
Show moreMidwest Steel & Services, a growing company, needs assistance in expanding its business software and creating the means to provide a better real-time information system. Improved cost controls, purchasing capabilities and job tracking are among the specific issues the company faces. Accessing and sharing the information emanating from these activities will enable the company’s management practices to make better decisions and significantly contribute to business growth. The company's present software and internal processes are insufficient to meet their current and future business needs. The company has asked for the assistance of IPRO 342 to improve this issue. The IPRO team will review and evaluate the current situation and make necessary changes to enhance accuracy and productivity of the data management system. This assessment will come from both a system review as well as interviews of Midwest Steel staff. We will periodically travel to the company to gather information about them and present our findings.
Sponsorship: Midwest Steel & Services
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Title: Alternative Meropolitan Power Strategy (Semester Unknown) IPRO 302: Alternative MetropolitanPowerStrategyIPRO302Poster2Sp10
Creator: Alsharief, Yagoob, Ballard, Ray, Crites, Sarah, Drecoll, Daniel, Klug, Allen, Goliya, Akshay, Frey, Brent, Marshall, Ray, Min, Hee-jong, Qiu, Li, Zajkowska, Urszula
Date: 2010, 2010-05
Description: e federal government is considering mandating a 20% renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Currently, the City of Chicago uses less than 3% of...
Show moree federal government is considering mandating a 20% renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Currently, the City of Chicago uses less than 3% of electricity from renewable energy. Our goal is to produce a hypothetical design for renewable energy to account for 20% of the City of Chicago’s electricity needs
Sponsorship: Sargent and Lundy
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Title: Analysis of Water Recovery from Power Plants for Recycling (Semester Unknown) IPRO 302: Analysis of Water Recovery from Power Plants for Recycling IPRO 302 Brochure F08
Creator: Sajid, Dornbusch, Donald, Hubbard, Mclain, Ali Khan, Sajid, Kolbasov, Alexander, Malon, David, Kit Ong, Wai, Reinhardt, Jesse, Kuhan Sivanyanam Pillai, Sithhambara, Hann Tan, Kwong
Date: 2008, 2008-12
Description: Potential power plant sites can become more difficult to determine if water is not available in great quantity. This is true in western states...
Show morePotential power plant sites can become more difficult to determine if water is not available in great quantity. This is true in western states where it may be scarce and competed for by other industries as well as households. The aim of this project is to find an economical, as well as environmentally friendly way to recover water from the flue gas, which is produced when powder-river-basin (PRB) coal is burned in a 750 MW power plant.
Sponsorship: Sargent and Lundy
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Title: Method for Detecting a Mass Density Image of an Object
Creator: Hasnah, Moumen O., Chapman, Leroy Dean
Date: 2009-05-19, 2006-07-11
Description: A method for detecting a mass density image of an object. An x-ray beam is transmitted through the object and a transmitted beam is emitted...
Show moreA method for detecting a mass density image of an object. An x-ray beam is transmitted through the object and a transmitted beam is emitted from the object. The transmitted beam is directed at an angle of incidence upon a crystal analyzer. A diffracted beam is emitted from the crystal analyzer onto a detector and digitized. A first image of the object is detected from the diffracted beam emitted from the crystal analyzer when positioned at a first angular position. A second image of the object is detected from the diffracted beam emitted from the crystal analyzer when positioned at a second angular position. The first image and the second image are combined mathematically to derive a mass density image of the object.
Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent
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Title: Zero Energy Lab (Semester Unknown) IPRO 337: Zero Energy Lab IPRO 337 Ethics Sp08
Creator: Mayers, Chris, Sibley, Jonathan, Irishfrazin, Max, Wachniak, Anthony, Sirotzke, Daniel, Mathus, Daniel, Stachowiak, Kyle, Smith, Suni, Sadasivuni, Sandeep, Rojas, Brian, Gambrell, Jennifer, Bo, Loren, Palomo, Kaye, Patel, Kunal
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: The IPRO 337 team’s objectives for this semester is to make further progress in updating the top floor of Machinery Hall into a lab for future...
Show moreThe IPRO 337 team’s objectives for this semester is to make further progress in updating the top floor of Machinery Hall into a lab for future energy and lighting technology research and for the space itself to be able to be as sustainable as possible throughout research this semester. Since the end goal is a rather ambitious one, a more realistic goal is to have an energy plan for following IPRO’s to work off of and to have the space cleared so that the developed plan can be tested. The team hopes to generate willingness in its members to establish an environment conducive to team-oriented goals, as outlined in the objectives below. Successful completion of the goals presented here will require each participant to gain useful experience and knowledge regarding teamwork, inter-professional skills and specifically sustainable energy systems. For this fall semester, the team has set forth the following objectives:  Research office utilities that consume low amounts of energy, and investigate how to improve the efficiency of current utilities.  Research and test various energy efficient lighting solutions.  Research environmentally friendly floor, wall, and ceiling finishes along with necessary office furniture.  Develop a website to display the development progress of the Zero-Energy Lab and provide information regarding “green technology”  Clean and prepare the 6,000 ft2 space for future inhabitants.  Using the research, develop a program proposal for the Zero-Energy Lab.
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Title: Education and Technical Support of Prosthetics and Orthotics Education in Latin America (Semester Unknown) IPRO 309: Educational and Technical Support of Orthotics and Prosthetics Education in Latin America and the US IPRO 309 Abstract Sp08
Creator: Allen, Ross, Barlow, Elliot, Benger, Lydia, Buntain, Seth, De Nicolo, Marisa, Larue, Robert, Moore, Emily, Quandt, Gregory, Rozborski, Stefanie, Selby, Heather
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: There exists a strong demand for orthotics and prosthetics (O & P) in Latin America, with approximately 2.5 million people in need of this...
Show moreThere exists a strong demand for orthotics and prosthetics (O & P) in Latin America, with approximately 2.5 million people in need of this type of care. IPRO 309 was started in the spring of 2006 with the goal of helping to make this type of care more readily available. However, there are only 50 certified, and 1500 uncertified, O & P practitioners in Latin America. In order to become a certified practitioner, a student must graduate from an ISPO accredited program. Unfortunately, there is currently only one ISPO accredited program in existence in Latin America, along with several other programs that are not ISPO accredited. In October of 2004, Centro Don Bosco (Bogotá, Colombia), Don Bosco University (San Salvador, El Salvador), and the Laboratorio Gilete (Bogotá, Colombia) signed an agreement to establish the first accredited O & P education program in Colombia. Since then, Centro Don Bosco has allotted 3,500 square feet of space for the thriving faculty, classrooms, manufacturing training, and vocational workspace that are necessary for an ISPO accredited program. There are three levels of accreditation according to ISPO standards. Category III involves the design and manufacturing of orthotic and prosthetic devices, Category II includes the fabrication of the devices as well as direct patient care, and Category I includes production, treatment for patients, and research and development. The equivalent to ISPO in the United States is the American Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC). Because it is independent from the ISPO, the ABC standards of accreditation will need to be taken into account in order to carefully cross cultural and national boundaries.
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Title: Combating Underage Drinking and Driving (Semester Unknown) EnPRO 351: CombatingUnderageDrinkingandDrivingEnPRO351PosterSp10
Creator: Burnett, Shana, Choi, Minsung, Garfinkle, Faye, Howe, Phaedra, Jin Kim, Hyo, Macon, Briana, Perez, Alicia, Salem, Stephanie
Date: 2010, 2010-05
Description: The purpose of IPRO 351 is to create a product that discourages minors driving under the influence of alcohol that will act as an unbiased...
Show moreThe purpose of IPRO 351 is to create a product that discourages minors driving under the influence of alcohol that will act as an unbiased mediator that takes the decision of driving drunk out of the driver‟s hands. Our goal is to determine the most efficient, cost effective means to achieve this and to obtain, through surveys and continued research, a possible market that would be interested in the design.
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Title: Means for Counteracting Shunt Reluctance of a Transducer Head Gap
Creator: Camras, Marvin
Date: 1961-03-14
Description: Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent

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