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Item Audemes: Exploring the Market Potential of a Sound Based Educational Tool(Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2014-04-11) Meyer, Christopher; Ahsan, Sheheryar; Gupta, Vinayak; Parham, Abigail; Patel, Harsh; Qureshi, MariamAn Audeme is a 3-5 second non-speech sound that is used to transmit information aurally. Originally created and tested at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired by Dr. Steve Manheimmer, Audemes were used as an educational tool that was proven to increase memory retention. The goal for this project is to expand the scope of the project from a BVI market to the larger market of sighted individuals. Specifically, we aim to further our understanding of Audemes by applying it to one specific application, including gaming and productivity. The project has consisted of a literature review of Audemes and its possible market applications; interviews with industry experts, including start-up specialists and lastly, a survey of sound app markets on both Android and Apple to determine profitable market segments. Finally, students at IUPUI will be surveyed to determine the entertainment value and usability of AUDEMES with a sighted audience. Through this proof of concept, we will determine the most profitable area for Audemes development. After establishing this, the future medical prospects could include rehabilitation of individuals with brain damage, use in speech therapy, and use in Alzheimer’s patients to slow deterioration of neural tissue. Additionally, this could be used in the emerging e-book market as well as an educational tool for better memory retention.Item AN ONBOARD HYDROGEN GENERATION METHOD BASED ON HYDRIDES AND WATER RECOVERY FOR MICRO-FUEL CELLS(Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2012-04-13) Edalatnoor, Arash; Qureshi, Mariam; Derry, Matthew D.; Ochung, John; Park, Cho Young; Zhu, LikunThe purpose of this paper is to conduct experiments to generate hydrogen in a fuel cell by employing hydrides and water recovery methods. Micro-proton exchange membrane fuel cells are the next generation power source for micro-scale applications. The methods presented in the paper make use of the recycled water produced from the cathode reaction to develop high energy density micro fuel cells. The method for this experiment is accomplished by utilizing oxidation-reduction reactions that take place in the cell. These reactants must be constantly replenished through an external source. This paper will introduce the methods and procedures that permit a solution to the small-scale generation of fuel and water byproduct; this is accomplished by implementing a water recovery mechanism. The experiment commenced with designing and manufacturing a Nafion membrane and a fuel cell package. From then the calcium hydride and lithium aluminum hydride was loaded. These hydrides were given controlled amounts of water vapor and the amount of gas production was measured. After the amount of gas is measured, we are able to calculate the most efficient way to receive the greatest amount of hydrogen from the cell. The objective of our experiment is to achieve a higher energy density for micro-fuel cells. Our aim is that the results of our research will replace lithium ion batteries with a high energy density fuel cell that can increase longevity as a source, and is able to be used in multiple environments including pace makers and space exploration. Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Institute, CRL Programs