Invention Disclosures

  1. "A Novel and High Performance Framework for Chemical/Biological Agent Detection and Classification Using Fluctuation Enhanced Sensing," 2007.
  2. "Enhanced Partial Fingerprint Recognition Using Feature Level Fusion," 2007.
  3. "Condition Based Maintenance Using Wireless Sensors," 2008.
  4. "Chemical Agent Fingerprinting Using Zero-Crossing Patterns," 2008.
  5. "Multi-Thread Multi-Core Processing Architecture for Real-Time Applications," 2009.
  6. "Fast and Novel Nonlinear Change Detection Algorithms for Hyperspectral Image Processing," 2009.
  7. "Novel System to Reduce Inbound and Outbound Signal Interactions in Helmet," 2010.
  8. "Fast Arcing Fault Localization System," 2011.
  9. "Novel Matrix Completion Algorithm," 2011.
  10. "High Performance Lossy and Lossless Compression Algorithms," 2012.
  11. "Multiple Pixel Size Target Tracking," 2012.
  12. "Super-Resolution Algorithm for Hyperspectral Images," 2012.

Patents

  1. "Knowledge Learning System and Process for Fingerprint Verifications," Patent # 8295561, issued 10/23/2012.
  2. "A Compact Plug-In Noise Cancellation Device," approved 07/13/2015.
  3. "Method for Image Denoising," pending.

Selected Publications

  1. Y. Zhang, C. Kwan, Y. Deng, and D. Lao, "Bird Classification in Noisy Environments: Theory, Results and Comparative Studies," Bird Strike Conference, 2006.
  2. C. Kwan, B. Ayhan, G. Chen, J. Wang, B. Ji, and C.-I. Chang, "A novel approach for spectral unmixing, classification, and concentration estimation of chemical and biological agents," IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, vol. 44, Feb. 2006, pp. 409-419.
  3. Y. Deng, X. Li, C. Kwan, R. Singh, and R. Stern, "An Integrated Approach to Improve Speech Recognition Rate for Non-Native Speakers," International Conference on Spoken Language Processing, 2006.
  4. Y. Deng, X. Li, C. Kwan, B. Raj, and R. Stern, "Continuous Feature Adaptation For Non-Native Speech Recognition," International Journal of Signal Processing, 2006.
  5. B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, X. Li, and A. Trang, "Airborne Detection of Land Mines Using Mid-wave Infrared (MWIR) and Laser-illuminated-near Infrared Images with the RXD Hyperspectral Anomaly Detection Method," Pattern Recognition in Remote Sensing, 2006.
  6. L.M. Vicente, K.C. Ho, and C. Kwan, "An Improved Partial Adaptive Narrow-Band Beamformer Using Concentric Ring Array", Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing, 2006. ICASSP 2006 Proceedings. 2006 IEEE International Conference on, 2006, p. IV-1037--IV-1040.
  7. W.J. Lee, M. Sahni, K. Methaprayoon, C. Kwan, Z. Ren, and J. Sheeley, "A Novel Approach for Arcing Fault Detection for Medium/Low-Voltage Switchgear," Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, 2006 IEEE, 2006, pp. 1-8.
  8. J. Yin, C. Kwan, F. Chen, D. Dai, T. Yin, T. Puckett, and C.T. Lu, "A Flexible and Modular Software Tool for Chemical Agents Classification and Concentration Estimation," NANO-DDS, 2007.
  9. M. Sahni, K. Methaprayoon, W.-J. Lee, C. Kwan, Z. Ren, and J. Sheele, "On-line Arcing Fault Warning System for Medium/Low Voltage Switchgear," IEEE-IAS, 14th Annual Electrical Safety Workshop, 2007.
  10. M. Sahni, K. Methaprayoon, W.-J. Lee, and C. Kwan, Ren, "Early Stage Arcing Fault Detection for Medium/Low Voltage Switchgear," IAS Electrical Safety Workshop, 2007.
  11. L.B. Kish, R. Vajtai, P. Ajayan, C. Kwan, and G. Schmera, "Fluctuation-Enhanced Sensing of Molecules with Biased Carbon Nanotubes, or Nanowires, and Adsorption-Desorption Fluctuations," http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0703140, Mar. 2007.
  12. L.B. Kish, R. Mingesz, Z. Gingl, G. Schmera, J. Smulko, C. Kwan, P. Heszler, and C.G. Granqvist, "Novel Applications of Noise in Sensing and Communications," AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 922, 2007, pp. 405-410.
  13. L.B. Kish, G. Schmera, C. Kwan, J. Smulko, P. Heszler, and C. Granqvist, "Fluctuation Enhanced Sensing (Keynote Speech)," SPIE meeting in Florence, 2007.
  14. G. Schmera, C. Kwan, P. Ajayan, R. Vajtai, and L.B. Kish, "Fluctuation-Enhanced Sensing: Status and Perspectives," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 8, Jun. 2008, pp. 714-719.
  15. Y. Li, L. Vicente, K. Ho, C. Kwan, D. Lun, and Y. Leung, "A Study of the Partially Adaptive Concentric Ring Array," Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing, vol. 27, Oct. 2008, pp. 733-748.
  16. W. Li, H. Leung, C. Kwan, and B.R. Linnell, "E-Nose Vapor Identification Based on Dempster¨CShafer Fusion of Multiple Classifiers," IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 57, Oct. 2008, pp. 2273-2282.
  17. C. Kwan, G. Schmera, J.M. Smulko, L.B. Kish, P. Heszler, and C.-G Granqvist, "Advanced Agent Identification With Fluctuation-Enhanced Sensing," ,IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 8, Jun. 2008, pp. 706-713.
  18. C. Kwan, J. Yin, B. Ayhan, S. Chu, X. Liu, K. Puckett, Y. Zhao, K.C. Ho, M. Kruger, and I. Sityar, "Speech separation algorithms for multiple speaker environments," Neural Networks, 2008. IJCNN 2008. (IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence). IEEE International Joint Conference on, 2008, pp. 1644-1648.
  19. C. Kwan, J. Yin, B. Ayhan, S. Chu, X. Liu, K. Puckett, Y. Zhao, K.C. Ho, M. Kruger, and I. Sityar, "An integrated approach to robust speaker identification and speech recognition," Neural Networks, 2008. IJCNN 2008. (IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence). IEEE International Joint Conference on, 2008, pp. 1635-1639.
  20. C. Kwan, S. Chu, J. Yin, X. Liu, M. Kruger, and I. Sityar, "Enhanced speech in noisy multiple speaker environment," Neural Networks, 2008. IJCNN 2008. (IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence). IEEE International Joint Conference on, 2008, pp. 1640-1643.
  21. B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, and S. Liang, "Adaptive Prognostics of Bearing," International Conference on Prognostics and Health Management, 2008.
  22. B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, S. Chu, and K. Loparo, "Integrated Bearing Diagnostics and Prognostics Using HMM," International Conference on Prognostics and Health Management, 2008.
  23. C. Kwan, B. Ayhan, J. Yin, X. Liu, P. Ballal, A. Athamneh, A. Ramani, W. Lee, and F. Lewis, "Real-time system condition monitoring using wireless sensors," IEEE Aerospace conference, 2009, pp. 1-8.
  24. H.-C. Chang, L.B. Kish, M.D. King, and C. Kwan, "Identification of Bacteria by Patterns Generated from Odor Spectra," http://arxiv.org/abs/arxiv:0902.1368, Feb. 2009.
  25. H.-C. Chang, L.B. Kish, M.D. King, and C. Kwan, "Binary Fingerprints at Fluctuation-Enhanced Sensing," http://arxiv.org/abs/0912.5212, Dec. 2009.
  26. H.-C. Chang, L.B. Kish, M.D. King, and C. Kwan, "Fluctuation-enhanced sensing of bacterium odors," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 142, Nov. 2009, pp. 429-434.
  27. P. Ballal, A. Ramani, M. Middleton, C. McMurrough, A. Athamneh, W. Lee, C. Kwan, and F. Lewis, "Mechanical fault diagnosis using wireless sensor networks and a two-stage neural network classifier," IEEE Aerospace conference, 2009, pp. 1-10.
  28. J. Zhou, C. Kwan, and B. Ayhan, "Hybrid In-Scene Atmospheric Compensation (H-ISAC) of Hyperspectral Images for High Performance Target Detection," International Symposium on Spectral Sensing Research, 2010.
  29. J. Zhou, B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, and M. Eismann, "New and Fast Algorithms for Anomaly and Change Detection in Hyperspectral Images," International Symposium on Spectral Sensing Research, 2010.
  30. G. Schmera, Z. Gingl, L.B. Kish, B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, and C.-G. Granqvist, "Separating Chemical Signals of Adsorption¨C Desorption and Diffusive Processes," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 10, Mar. 2010, pp. 461-464.
  31. C. Kwan, A.P. Snyder, R.P. Erickson, P.A. Smith, W.M. Maswadeh, B. Ayhan, J.L. Jensen, J.O. Jensen, and A. Tripathi, "Chemical Agent Detection Using GC-IMS: A Comparative Study," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 10, Mar. 2010, pp. 451-460.
  32. S. Korkua, H. Jain, W.-J. Lee, and C. Kwan, "Wireless health monitoring system for vibration detection of induction motors," IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS), 2010, pp. 1-6.
  33. L.B. Kish, H.C. Chang, M.D. King, C. Kwan, J.O. Jensen, G. Schmera, J. Smulko, Z. Gingl, and C.G. Granqvist, "Fluctuation-Enhanced Sensing for Biological Agent Detection and Identification," http://arxiv.org/abs/0912.5211, Jul. 2010.
  34. Z. Gingl, L.B. Kish, B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, and C.-G. Granqvist, "Fluctuation-Enhanced Sensing With Zero-Crossing Analysis for High-Speed and Low-Power Applications," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 10, Mar. 2010, pp. 492-497.
  35. J. Zhou, B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, S. Liang, and W. Lee, "High Performance Arcing Fault Location in Distribution Networks," IEEE Trans. Industry Applications, vol. 48, no. 3, pp. 1107-1114, 2012.
  36. B. Ayhan, C. Kwan, J. Zhou, L. B. Kish, K. D. Benkstein, P. H. Rogers, and S. Semancik, "Fluctuation Enhanced Sensing (FES) with a Nanostructured, Semiconducting Metal Oxide Film for Gas Detection and Classification," Sensors and Actuators B Journal, pp. 651¨C 660, 2013.
  37. L. B. Kish and C. Kwan, "Physical Unclonable Function Hardware Keys Utilizing Kirchhoff Law Johnson Noise Secure Key Exchange and Noise Based Logic," Fluctuation and Noise Letters, vol: 12 Iss: 3, 2013.

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