CogniScent's New Sensor Patent Enables Odor Detection Opportunities in Security, Medical and Industrial Markets.NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. -- CogniScent, a leading developer of high-performance systems to detect volatile chemical compounds, today announced that it has received a United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Patent for its proprietary DNA-based sensor material to be used with its innovative ScenTraK(TM) odor-detection technology. CogniScent's newly patented DNA-based sensing material makes millions of potential sensor variants available and permits the high-throughput screening High-throughput screening (HTS), is a method for scientific experimentation especially used in drug discovery and relevant to the fields of biology and chemistry. Purpose and method of individual sensors to find optimal sets for particular problems. It is then possible to produce large quantities of these sensors using current, straightforward, synthetic techniques. "This breakthrough allows CogniScent access to a vast library of proprietary sensors that enable us to custom-develop sensors for any odor detection application," said CogniScent CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Hugh Greville. "As a result, CogniScent is able to provide engineered odor detection solutions more quickly, at higher volume, and at greater sensitivity and lower cost than currently available technologies." About ScenTraK ScenTraK is a lightweight, handheld, highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" , opto-electronic platform that models the way biological noses work to detect, identify and discriminate many different airborne compounds in real time (approximately 2 sec). ScenTraK models olfactory olfactory /ol·fac·to·ry/ (ol-fak´ter-e) pertaining to the sense of smell. ol·fac·to·ry adj. Of, relating to, or contributing to the sense of smell. sensing by utilizing 23 biologically-inspired attributes. The biological modeling approach was derived directly from neuroscience neu·ro·sci·ence n. Any of the sciences, such as neuroanatomy and neurobiology, that deal with the nervous system. neuroscience the embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system. research conducted by Dr. John Kauer and Dr. Joel White Joel White, the son of author E. B. White and New Yorker Magazine editor Katharine Sergeant Angell White was a renowned U.S. naval architect known for his classic and beautiful designs including the W-Class of boats. of the Tufts University School of Medicine The Tufts University School of Medicine is one of the eight schools that comprise Tufts University. Located on the university's health sciences campus in the Chinatown district of Boston, Massachusetts, the medical school has clinical affiliations with thousands of doctors and . The system uses an opto-electronic sensor array A sensor array is a set of several sensors that an information gathering device uses to gather information (usually directional in nature) that cannot be gathered from a single source for a central processing unit. , and its output drives software algorithms trained to identify specific olfactory patterns. Unlike other odor detection approaches, ScenTrak's patented use of an array of broadly responsive sensors enables identification of both specific compounds and odor signatures associated with a particular application without compromising sensitivity. The unique adaptability of CogniScent's ScenTraK technology supports device makers who need customized detection solutions for a wide variety of applications in the security, medical and industrial markets. In conjunction with Hamilton Thorne Biosciences, CogniScent is in the final production phase of a program to develop an innovative series of tools to detect the presence of mold in residential and commercial buildings. The ScenTraK technology is also the core technology behind a product designed specifically for security applications and funded by the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . This is a handheld device that detects, identifies and discriminates between toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare chemical warfare, employment in war of incendiaries, poison gases, and other chemical substances. Ancient armies attacking or defending fortified cities threw burning oil and fireballs. A primitive type of flamethrower was employed as early as the 5th cent. B.C. agents and is tailored for use by first responders first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency during contamination incidents or in acts of terror.
Key Attributes of ScenTraK
-- Easy to Use Operation requires no sample preparation
experience or technical training
-- Lightweight Easily portable, only 3 lbs in weight and 8"
long
-- Inexpensive Readily affordable, with a market price of less
than $5,000
-- Adaptable Interchangeable sensor cartridges can be
swapped in the field, accommodating a variety
of odor scenarios
-- Accurate Disposable sensors ensure low maintenance and
continued accuracy
-- Rapid Response Identifies environmental odors within seconds,
providing real-time results
-- Highly Sensitive Detects target odors to high sensitivities (ppb
and high pptrillion levels), and identifies
volatile compounds at a range of concentrations
-- Discriminating Can discriminate targets in the presence of
background interferents
-- Patented CogniScent's ScenTraK technology has received
two patents:
1. Intelligent Electro-Optical Sensor Array and
Method for Analyte Detection
2. Intelligent Electro-optical Nucleic Acid-
based Sensor Array and Method for Detecting
Volatile Compounds in Ambient Air
About CogniScent, Inc. CogniScent, Incorporated develops high-performance detection systems using broadly responsive sensors to detect, identify and discriminate airborne chemical compounds. CogniScent's ScenTraK(TM) technology can provide customized detection solutions in the security, medical and industrial markets. Founded in 2002 and based on research undertaken at Tufts University Tufts University, main campus at Medford, Mass.; coeducational; chartered 1852 by Universalists as a college for men. It became a university in 1955. Jackson College, formerly a coordinate undergraduate college for women, merged with the College of Liberal Arts in Medical School, CogniScent is funded through Department of Homeland Security research contracts, joint ventures and private investors. More information can be found at www.cogniscentinc.com. |
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