Electronics and Sensors

Nanotechnology has influenced the lighting industry with respect to innovations in materials, which improve performance of conductive modules, delivering more efficient devices and bringing down operational costs. Using nanotechnology in the lighting industry may open new paths for researchers for example flexible devices such as wearables or large...

This issue of Microelectronics TOE covers recent advancements in charging technologies for smart devices and provides insights on IP, growth drivers, adoption barriers, and target applications. Innovations profiled include a portable charger leveraging heel power by SolePower, a footwear embedded charging technology by the University of Wisconsin-M...

This Sensor Tech TOE illustrates advancements in sensor-based home security systems, including face recognition technology, sensor arrays to monitor different parameters, and innovative vibration sensors and sound sensors. Sensor TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global sensor-related innovations and developments on a weekly basis. Inn...

This study provides a strategic overview of the patent activity of the 13 major pharma-biotech companies in the area of biologics. The biologics patent portfolios of these companies were analyzed and segmented by biologics type (e.g., peptides, antibodies, vaccines etc.) and therapeutic area for competitive benchmarking. This study will help pharma...

This issue of Microelectronics TOE covers innovations in microdisplays for head-mounted devices (HMDs) and provides insights on IP, key challenges, growth factors, and market landscape. Innovations profiled include a multi-functional OLED microdisplay by Fraunhofer FEP, a digital image fuser technology by MicroOLED, a low-power display by OLiGHTEK,...

This Sensor Tech TOE covers innovations in sensors for monitoring physical or muscle activities, drug delivery, and skin tone. It also provides insights on patents, drivers and challenges, funding, and a futuristic scenario. Innovations profiled include a wearable system to detect lactate in sweat, an electrode for monitoring muscle and nerve cell ...

Nanomembranes are ultrathin membranes made of nanomaterials. They are used in different applications with different approaches. In the healthcare industry, nanomembranes are used in extraction of amino acids and lipids from blood cells, whereas in the electronics industry, they are used to manufacture biosensors. Technological advancements and broa...

This issue of Microelectronics TOE profiles advancements in smart antenna technology from the European region. Innovations profiled include a multi-functionality antenna for advanced communication by Smart Antenna Technologies, an antenna for bandwidth applications by Antenova, Sofant Technologies' smart antenna for mobile devices, and ultra-wideba...

This Sensor TOE depicts key innovations in haptics technology that uses sensors or actuators for haptic touch or force feedback. Sensor TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global sensor-related innovations and developments on a weekly basis. Innovations are directed toward developing smart and intelligent sensors with functionalities beyo...