Research

Ectron Corp

Title: LabView Virtual Instrument Drive for T/C Simulator Calibrators

Description; Software driver for 1120 T/C Simulator Calibrators.

Accomplishments: Completed software driver and posted it on National Instruments database.

Collaborations; Jack Thomas, Ectron Inc.

Funding: Ectron Inc

Dates: May 1995 to September 1995

San Diego State University

Title: Recording human motion while simultaneously producing music modulated by the same data (x, y, & z) coordinates

Description: Monitoring system that quantifies movement using using LabView motion tracking software and the Kinect video camera, an inexpensive video camera used in the Xbox console game system

Accomplishments: Designed, built, and tested prototype. Human subject trials in progress

Collaborations: Robert Pozos Ph.D. and Daniel Muse

Funding: Baja Education

Dates: 2014

San Diego State University

Title: Developing motion detection and recording systems that drive music's amplitude and pitch based in real time data (x, y, & z) coordinates

Description: LabView real time cursor program, in which a person can draw an image and the xy coordinates drive the music (music modulation)

Accomplishments: Designed, built, and tested prototype. Human subject trials in progress

Collaborations: Robert Pozos Ph.D. and Daniel Muse

Funding: Baja Education

Dates: 2014

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles

Title: Improvements in PHIP instrumentation

Description: Design and implementation of a 3rd generation PHIP instrument for MR imaging at the molecular level

Accomplishments: Implemented a precision voltage controlled current source for the generation of a static magnetic field for the PHIP method

Collaborations: Debiao Li Ph.D. and Shawn Wagner Ph.D.

Funding: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Dates: 2008 to 2013

Agraz Research Co

Title: Pilates Distance, Velocity, & Acceleration tracking

Description: Distance, Velocity, & Acceleration tracking using PIC microcontrollers for elderly rehabilitation tracking using Pilates rehabilitation machines

Accomplishments: Completed prototype composed of 14 PIC microcontrollers managing 104 infrared sensors through I2C bus, distance, velocity, and acceleration displays.

Collaborations: Robert Pozos Ph.D., Baja Education Inc.

Funding: Baja Education Inc

Dates: June 2008 to June 2009

Agraz Research Co

Title: Blackjack Lucky Streaks: Statistical analysis

Description: Analysis of streaks and progressing betting in Blackjack.

Accomplishments: Completed streaks analysis and preliminary progressive betting strategy.

Collaborations: Cynthia Wiley, Chugach Inc.

Funding: Agraz Research.

Dates: June 2008 to June 2009

Agraz Research Co

Title: Ultra sensitive Optical microphone & USB portable recording devices for non-invasive listening applications

Description: Laser based ultrasensitive microphone for Homeland Security applications

Accomplishments: Completed first prototype composed of inexpensive laser diode interferometer and enclosure with headphone output.

Collaborations; Robert Pozos Ph.D., Baja Education Inc.

Funding: Baja Education Inc

Dates: November 2006 to August 2007

Agraz Research Co

Title: Force measuring device for skin blood flow obstruction for near infrared spectroscopy optical probes

Description: Calibrated force sensor measuring device for deep muscle oxygen concentration measurement applications.

Accomplishments: Completed prototype attached to Hutchinson’s optical probe and produced force measurement data for ongoing optical probe algorithm prove of concept.

Collaborations; Robert Pozos Ph.D., Baja Education Inc. Joseph Ortner, Hutchinson Technologies. John Lopez, SDSU.

Funding: Baja Education Inc & Hutchinson Technologies

Dates: June 2006 to July 2007

Agraz Research Co

Title: Space Surveillance IF to Audio Baseband down converter

Description; RF to audio band converter of Air Force Space Surveillance early detection system. An economic backup system for the Air Force Space Surveillance San Diego Field Station

Accomplishments: Completed prototype effectively down converting RF signals from the station’s Alert antenna to audio band for data collection.

Collaborations; Cynthia Wiley, Chugach Inc. & Air Force Space Surveillance San Diego Field Station

Funding: Chugach Inc

Dates: February 2006 to June 2006

Agraz Research Co

Title: Electronic Race Alternator (Racemate II)

Description; Microcontroller controlled racing permanent magnet alternator for currents beyond 32 amps

Accomplishments: Completed prototype for currents up to 20 amps.

Collaborations; John Barrett

Funding: Racemate inc & Agraz Research

Dates: March 2000 to September 2000

Air Force Space Surveillance San Diego Field Station

Title: LabView stand alone space surveillance data capture and report generator

Description; Data parsing program for Air Force Space Surveillance receivers and transmitters performance evaluation.

Accomplishments: Completed and distributed stand alone LabView application with self installation routine for parsing receivers & transmitters performance evaluation.

Collaborations; Cynthia Wiley, Chugach Inc. Russell Donalson, Chugach Inc.

Funding: Chugach Inc

Dates: October 2006 to September 2007

Pennsylvania State University

Title: Λ (Lambda) Shaped Linear Piezoelectric Motor

Description: No moving parts, inexpensive, non-magnetic Piezoelectric Motor for fiber optic alignment applications.

Accomplishments: Completed proof of concept prototype and tape cast mass production prototypes PZT motor.

Collaborations: Amanda Baker, PSU.

Funding: Pennsylvania State University

Dates: September 2002 to September 2004