smart active microwave cavities sensors for medical and non-medical applications - Isis Project No 3152

A novel microwave cavity device that is active and highly sensitive offering numerous sensing and monitoring possibilities.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITY

A recent report from Intechno Consulting suggests that the global market for sensors is expected to reach US $ 54 billion by the end of 2008. Sensor types with the fastest growing market share include bio and magnetic field sensors and those that measure the quality of liquids. In the past, passive microwave cavity devices such as Rhumbatrons have been used to solve a wide variety of problems; however, their application to sensing and monitoring has not previously been explored.    

THE OXFORD INVENTION

Oxford researchers have developed a novel technology based on enhancing compact microwave cavity devices such as Rhumbatrons to make highly sensitive, active instruments with a wide variety of applications. These active microwave cavities can act as sensors, reactors, detectors, frequency sources, mixers, demodulators etc. 

Typical applications for these devices are:

• Detecting condensation, ice and cryogens.
• Detecting weak magnetic and non-magnetic contamination
• Monitoring chemical reaction processes
• Detecting cancerous tissue
• Monitoring condition and particulate content of fluids
• Monitoring moisture levels in engine oils and brake fluids

PATENT STATUS

This work is the subject of a UK patent application, and Isis would like to talk to companies interested in commercialising this opportunity. Please contact the Isis Project Manager to discuss this further.

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