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Patents Generated by NIJ-Sponsored Projects

Date Published
January 5, 2024

Below you can find a list of patents resulting from NIJ-sponsored research.[1]

Each of our research and development grantees are expected to generate scholarly products, including patents as applicable. This list is one way to demonstrate the Institute's contribution to scientific progress in the physical sciences and other disciplines.

Patents from NIJ-Sponsored Research
Patent YearPatent No.Title
(Linked to full description from USTPO)
Topics(s)Award No.
(Linked to award details when available)
202311,854,245Generative adversarial networks having ranking lossbiometrics2013-IJ-CX-K005
202311,676,253Systems, methods, and media for hierarchical progressive point cloud renderingcrime scene imaging2016-IJ-CX-0017
202311,636,344Discriminative Cosine Embedding in Machine Learningbiometrics2013-IJ-CX-K005
202311,581,175Cartridges, systems, and methods for mass spectrometryseized drugs & toxicology2014-R2-CX-K007
202311,579,110Aptamer-based sensors for detection of fentanyl opioidsseized drugs & toxicology2019-DU-BX-0024, DJO-NIJ-21-RO-0002
202211,441,173Optical instruments and systems for forensic DNA quantitationforensic biology2008-DN-BX-K009
202211,408,850Aptamer-based sensors for detection of fentanyl opioidsseized drugs & toxicology2019-DU-BX-0024
202211,345,965Materials and methods for multiplex detection of body fluidsforensic biology2017-NE-BX-0001
202211,317,078Method and System for Automatic Exposure Determination for High-Resolution Structured Light 3D Imagingimpression & pattern evidence2016-DN-BX-0189
202211,257,199Systems, methods, and media for detecting manipulations of point cloud datacrime scene imaging2016-IJ-CX-0017
202111,199,498Portable spectrometer for the presumptive identification of substancesseized drugs & toxicology2012-R2-CX-K005
202111,069,370Tampering detection and location identification of digital audio recordingsbiometrics2009-DN-BX-K233
202111,060,095Method for isolating cross-reactive aptamer and use thereofseized drugs & toxicology2016-DN-BX-0167
202110,947,587Single-cell forensic short tandem repeat typing within microfluidic dropletsforensic biology2009-DN-BX-K180
202110,907,203DNA methylation assays for body fluid identificationforensic biology2017-NE-BX-0001
202110,907,163Aptamers that bind to natural and synthetic cannabinoidsseized drugs & toxicology2015-R2-CX-0034
202110,907,162Method for isolating cross-reactive aptamer and use thereofseized drugs & toxicology2016-DN-BX-0167
202010,854,316Methods and systems for prediction of a DNA profile mixture ratioforensic biology2014-DN-BX-K029
202010,803,561Systems, methods, and media for hierarchical progressive point cloud renderingcrime scene imaging2016-IJ-CX-0017
202010,801,964Spectroscopic methods for body fluid age determinationforensic biology2011-DN-BX-K551, 2014-DN-BX-K016
202010,704,089DNA methylation assays for body fluid identificationforensic biology2017-NE-BX-0001
202010,683,507Materials and methods for rapid and specific detection of synthetic cathinonesseized drugs & toxicology2015-R2-CX-0034
202010,657,413Restoration of defaced markings using lock-in infrared thermographyimpression & pattern evidence2013-R2-CX-K012
202010,655,132Method for isolating cross-reactive aptamer and use thereofseized drugs & toxicology2016-DN-BX-0167
202010,619,218Materials and methods for detecting source body fluidsforensic biology2015-R2-CX-0012
202010,598,577Photodegradable sample collection system and methodforensic biology2015-DN-BX-K042
202010,574,817Methods of using call for service data in an analytic capacitycommunications technology2009-SQ-B9-K010
202010,550,395Materials and methods for rapid and sensitive detection of small-molecule targetsseized drugs & toxicology2013-DN-BX-K032, 2015-R2-CX-0034
202010,538,804Methods for forensic DNA quantitationforensic biology2008-DN-BX-K009
201910,504,614Systems and methods for determining an unknown characteristic of a sampleforensic biology2011-DN-BX-K558, 2012-DN-BX-K050
201910,483,096Device and method for analysis of biofluids by ion generation using wetted porous materialseized drugs & toxicology2014-R2-CX-K007
201910,465,241High resolution STR analysis using next generation sequencingforensic biology2013-DN-BX-K010
201910,464,065Nucleic acid purificationforensic biology2007-DN-BX-K184
201910,445,565Crowd analytics via one shot learningvideo analytics2013-IJ-CX-K010
201810,115,004Methods and software for hallucinating facial features by prioritizing reconstruction errorsbiometrics2013-IJ-CX-K005
201810,101,278Portable spectrometer for the presumptive identification of illicit drugs and substances of abuseseized drugs & toxicology2012-R2-CX-K005
201810,053,740Materials and methods for detecting source body fluidsforensic biology2015-R2-CX-0012
201810,041,866Reproducible sample preparation method for quantitative stain detectiontrace evidence2011-IJ-CX-K055
201810,036,738Paper microfluidic devices for detection of improvised explosivestrace evidence2012-DN-BX-K048
201810,001,410Quantitative elemental profiling in optical emission spectroscopytrace evidence2012-DN-BX-K027
20189,998,729Method and system for three dimensional imaging and analysisimpression & pattern evidence2013-R2-CX-K005
20189,916,685System and method for depth-recovery of a face in an imagebiometrics2013-IJ-CX-K005
20189,891,207Paper microfluidic devices for detection of improvised explosivestrace evidence2012-DN-BX-K048
20189,885,147Reproducible sample preparation method for quantitative stain detectiontrace evidence2011-IJ-CX-K055
20189,880,995Variables and method for authorship attributionimpression & pattern evidenceNA
20179,809,794Materials and methods for achieving differential lysis of mixtures with the aid of alkaline lysis and pressure cycling technology (PCT)forensic biology2011-NE-BX-K550
20179,804,178Materials and methods for rapid and specific detection of cocaineseized drugs & toxicology2012-DN-BX-K018
20179,773,151System and methods for contactless biometrics-based identificationbiometrics2011-IJ-CX-K055
20179,702,006Materials and methods for detecting vaginal epithelial cellsforensic biology2013-DN-BX-K032
20179,550,985Methods for forensic DNA quantitationforensic biology2008-DN-BX-K009
20179,546,396Method for DNA double-strand break repair in vitro and applications thereofforensic biology2007-DN-BX-K146
20169,524,393System and methods for analyzing and modifying passwordsdigital evidence2006-DN-BX-K007
20169,477,905Image congealing via efficient feature selectionbehavior recognition2009-SQ-B9-K013
20169,476,963Search and rescue method and systemcommunications technology2003-IJ-CX-K025
20169,438,419Probabilistic password cracking systemdigital evidence2006-DN-BX-K007
20169,379,449Reconfigurable antennas utilizing parasitic pixel layerscommunications technology2007-IJ-CX-K025, 2009-SQ-B9-K005
20169,241,152System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illuminationbiometrics2004-IJ-CX-K055
20169,237,422Wireless device detection systemcommunications technology2007-RG-CX-K179, 2011-IJ-CX-K002
20159,086,489Personal and area self-indicating instant radiation alert dosimeterofficer safetyAwarded by the Technology Support Working Group
20159,082,043Image congealing via efficient feature selectionbehavior recognition2009-SQ-B9-K013
20159,065,169High frequency magnetic field antennacommunications technology2001-LT-BX-K010
20159,036,160Device for recording biometric databiometrics2005-IJ-CX-K071
20159,012,208Nucleic acid purificationforensic biology2007-DN-BX-K184
20159,008,452Global quantitative characterization of patterns using fractal analysisimpression & pattern evidence2003-RC-CX-K001
20158,983,208Pattern matching based on global quantitative characterization of patternsimpression & pattern evidence2003-RC-CX-K001
20158,965,136Pattern detection based on fractal analysisimpression & pattern evidence2003-RC-CX-K001
20158,965,038Steganalysis with neighboring joint densitydigital evidence2010-DN-BX-K223
20158,947,677Dual-frequency phase multiplexing (DFPM) and period coded phase measuring (PCPM) pattern strategies in 3-D structured light systems, and lookup table (LUT) based data processingimpression & pattern evidence2004-IJ-CX-K055
20158,928,459Precision location methods and systemscommunications technology2003-IJ-CX-K025
20148,905,176Method and apparatus for remotely disabling vehiclesdirected energy2005-DE-BX-K029
20148,891,838System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illuminationbiometrics2004-IJ-CX-K055
20148,873,580Method and apparatus for dynamic spectrum accesscommunications technology2007-IJ-CX-K020
20148,872,134Self indicating radiation alert dosimeterradiation safetyAwarded by the Technology Support Working Group
20148,871,471Methods for rapid forensic DNA analysisforensic biology2006-DN-BX-K011
20148,868,907Device, method, and system for processing communications for secure operation of industrial control system field devicescommunications technology2004-IJ-CX-K055
20148,823,802Multi-mode imaging in the thermal infrared for chemical contrast enhancementtrace evidence2007-DN-BX-K199
20148,797,221Reconfigurable antennas utilizing liquid metal elementscommunications technology2007-IJ-CX-K025, 2009-SQ-B9-K005
20148,774,513Image congealing via efficient feature selectionbehavior recognition2009-SQ-B9-K013
20148,771,613Large volume analyte preconcentratortrace evidence2004-IJ-CX-K055
20148,768,100Optimal gradient pursuit for image alignmentbiometrics2007-DE-BX-K191
20148,761,438Systems and methods for object imagingsurveillance2007-DE-BX-K001
20148,760,510Apparatus and methods for three-dimensional imaging using a static light screenbiometrics2006-IJ-CX-K041
20148,707,180System for cyber investigation and data managementdigital evidence2007-DN-BX-K186
20148,706,426Systems and methods for identifying classes of substancestrace evidence2008-DN-BX-K069
20148,699,430Method and apparatus for dynamic spectrum accesscommunications technology2007-IJ-CX-K020
20148,668,873Method and apparatus for extraction, detection, and characterization of vapors from explosives, taggants in explosives, controlled substances, and biohazardstrace evidence2006-DN-BX-K027
20148,644,565System and method for non-cooperative iris image acquisitionbiometrics2007-DE-BX-K182
20138,586,362Method for DNA double-strand break repair in vitro and applications thereofforensic biology2007-DN-BX-K146
20138,569,691Preconcentrator for analysis instrumentstrace evidence2004-IJ-CX-K055
20138,509,501System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination (A method for a processing device to determine a two dimensional (2D) handprint image from a three dimensional (3D) data of the handprint)biometrics2004-IJ-CX-K055
20138,498,454Optimal subspaces for face recognitionbiometrics2007-DE-BX-K191
20138,478,077Optimal gradient pursuit for image alignmentbiometrics2007-DE-BX-K191
20138,402,267Security enhanced network device and method for secure operation of samecommunications technology2004-IJ-CX-K055
20138,387,735Method and apparatus for remotely disabling vehiclesdirected energy2005-DE-BX-K029
20138,381,426System and method for weapon discharge inhibitionfirearm safety2004-IJ-CX-0096
20138,363,907System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination (A method for a processing device to determine a two dimensional (2D) rolled equivalent handprint image from a three dimensional (3D) model of the handprint)biometrics2004-IJ-CX-K055
20128,320,617System, method and program product for camera-based discovery of social networksbiometrics2007-RG-CX-K015
20128,272,343Fingerprint gogglesimpression & pattern evidence2007-DN-BX-K242
20128,260,279System, method and apparatus for providing communications that conform to a cellular communication standard and a non-cellular communication standardcommunications technology2006-IJ-CX-K043
20128,224,064System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination (A three dimensional (3D) imaging system using a structured light illumination (SLI) technique)biometrics2004-IJ-CX-K055
20128,178,045Interchangeable preconcentrator connector assemblytrace evidenceNot Available
20128,155,399Generic face alignment via boostingbiometrics2005-IJ-CX-K060
20128,115,182Personal and area self-indicating radiation alert dosimeterradiation safetyAwarded by the Technology Support Working Group
20128,094,610Dynamic cellular cognitive systemcommunications technology2005-IJ-CX-K017
20118,064,712System and method for reconstructing restored facial images from videobiometrics2005-IJ-CX-K060
20118,063,359Systems and methods for identifying substances contained in a materialtrace evidenceFA8750-04-C-0043, awarded by the Air Force Research Lab
20117,989,781Detector for a UV false positive of radiation sensitive devicesradiation safetyAwarded by the Technology Support Working Group
20117,886,049Extensible software tool for investigating peer-to-peer usage on a target devicedigital evidence2006-DN-BX-K013
20117,885,455Method of combining images of multiple resolutions to produce an enhanced active appearance modelbiometricsNot Available
20117,884,689MEMS fabrication on a laminated substratemicro-mechanics manufacturing2009-SQ-B9-K005
20107,735,149Microclimate regulating garment and composite structurelaw enforcement technologyNot Available
20097,580,551Method and apparatus for analyzing and/or comparing handwritten and/or biometric samplesbiometrics1999-IJ-CX-K010
20097,573,048Tamper resistant self indicating instant alert radiation dosimeterradiation safetyAwarded by the Technology Support Working Group
20087,469,152Method and apparatus for an adaptive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) wireless communications systemscommunications technology2009-SQ-B9-K005
20087,443,965Integrated voice and data interoperability platformcommunications technology2001-RB-CX-K001
20087,319,639Acoustic concealed item detectorsurveillanceAwarded by the Air Force Research Lab
20077,292,189Methods and apparatus for high resolution positioningsurveillance2003-IJ-CX-K025
20077,278,327Film based position and pressure sensorfirearm safety2004-IJ-CX-0096
20077,212,949Automated system and method for tool mark analysisimpression & pattern evidence1997-LB-VX-0008
20067,105,643Monoclonal antibodies specific for crack cocaine metabolites, a cell line producing the same, and crack cocaine conjugatesseized drugs & toxicologyNot Available
20067,046,169System and method of vehicle surveillancesurveillance2002-LT-BX-K006
20066,996,408Mobile messaging global directorycommunications technology2001-RB-CX-K001
20046,785,634Computerized system and methods of ballistic analysis for gun identifiability and bullet-to-gun classificationsimpression & pattern evidence1997-LB-VX-0008
20046,764,822DNA typing by mass spectrometry with polymorphic DNA repeat markersforensic biology1997-LB-VX-0003, 1997-LB-VX-0003
20036,505,140Computerized system and method for bullet ballistic analysisimpression & pattern evidence1997-LB-VX-0008
20006,090,558DNA typing by mass spectrometry with polymorphic DNA repeat markersforensic biology1997-LB-VX-0003
19774,052,559Noise filtering devicecommunications technologyAward made by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, predecessor of the National Institute of Justice
202211,513,812Targeted data extraction system and methoddigital evidence2016-MU-CX-K003
20169,412,573Method and apparatus for extraction, detection, and characterization of vapors from explosives, taggants in explosives, controlled substances, and biohazardstrace evidence2006-DN-BX-K027

Date Published: January 5, 2024