2010 Finalists

Congratulations to the 2010 finalists!

These finalists who were invited to present in the final round of the Wireless Innovation Project™ were selected from nearly 100 applicants.

Meet our 2009 finalists

  • Wireless patch sensor
    A wireless patch sensor for protecting infrastructure systems
    University of Maryland, College Park
    Team Members: Mehdi Kalantari, Arash Takshi, Ali Shirazi, Jim Chung

    Protects major infrastructure against aging and structural malfunction using a wireless patch-like device called Active RF Test (ART) sensor (patent pending).

  • Tongue touch universal controller system for handicapped patients
    A low-power, wireless intra-oral tongue touch universal controller system for handicapped patients
    University of California at Berkeley
    Team members: Thomas F. Budinger, PhD, MD; Qiyu Peng, PhD

    An intra-oral wireless communication system for handicapped patients consists of a wireless device that fits on the upper palate and allows signaling by the tongue for the patients to control computer, phone and the environment.

  • CASA tracking system
    CASA Emegency Management Information System
    University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    Team Members: Michael Zink, David Westbrook, Eric Lyons, Heather Bell, Brenda Philips

    For the first time, cell phone users will control the information a sensor network is collecting and delivering. CASA EMIS will let emergency managers respond more accurately to improve public safety.

    Project site: http://www.casa.umass.edu

  • DIORAMA disaster management tracking
    DIORAMA: Dynamic Information Collection and Resource Tracking Architecture for Disaster Management
    University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    Team Members: Aura Ganz, Gregg Lord

    DIORAMA system provides a real-time scalable decision support framework built on rapid information collection and accurate resource tracking. DIORAMA improves identification and management of response assets in mass casualty incidents.

    Project site: http://diorama.ecs.umass.edu

  • eMocha health application
    eMOCHA: Mobile Open-source Comprehensive Health Application
    Johns Hopkins University
    Team Members: Dr. Robert Bollinger, Dr. Larry Chang, Dr. Stella Alamo-Talisuna, Jane McKenzie-White, Miquel Sitjar, Solomon Lubwama

    Smartphone clinical training and support application designed to empower community health workers in resource-limited communities. A pilot study in Uganda is proposed.

    Project site: http://emocha.org