Abstract:
Two or more coatings applied to processing elements of a plasma processing system are treated with protective barriers or coatings. A method is described for adjoining two or more coatings on the processing element. Having applied a first protective barrier, a portion of the first protective barrier is treated. A second protective barrier is then applied over at least a portion of a region to which the first protective barrier was applied.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for global memory for a RapidIO network are provided. In one embodiment, a method for accessing global data on a RapidIO network comprises obtaining ownership of a global memory unit (GMU) and receiving a data write packet at a GMU endpoint on a RapidIO network. The data write packet includes a source network identifier and a dataset. The method further comprises verifying whether the source network identifier matches a lock owner network identifier stored in a first register, and verifying one or both of whether one or both of a processor endpoint and a controller endpoint are permitted to alter the lock owner network identifier, and whether the source network identifier identifies a processor endpoint authorized to write data on the GMU based on a set of authorized source network identifiers stored in a second register. The method further comprises storing the dataset on the GMU.
Abstract:
In the disclosed method of manufacturing an implantable wireless sensor, a cavity is etched in one side of a first substrate. A conductive structureare formed on the base of the cavity. A second conductive structureare formed on a surface of a second substrate, and the two substrates are mutually imposed such that the two conductive plates and coils are disposed in opposed, spaced-apart relation. A laser is then used to cut away perimeter portions of the imposed substrates and simultaneously to heat bond the two substrates together such that the cavity in the first substrate is hermetically sealed.
Abstract:
An autonomous network topology for transient network devices. In a network comprising a plurality of autonomous, transient nodes, each node maintains a list of other nodes that are currently within its “line-of-sight,” i.e., other nodes with which a node can exchange packets of information directly. Each node also maintains a list of other nodes that are not currently within its line-of-sight, but whose identities are known to the node through processing of packets of information forwarded to that node from others. Each packet transmitted within the network contains information identifying the original sender of the packet and the sender's location at the time of dispatch, as well as information identifying the intended recipient of the packet and an estimate of the intended recipient's location. When a node receives a packet from a first other node and addressed to a second other node, the receiving node forwards the packet either to the intended recipient, if that node is on the receiving node's list of nodes currently within its line-of-sight, or otherwise to a second other node. The selection of such second other node is made based upon the estimate of the intended recipient's current location as compared with those nodes that are currently within the receiving node's line-of-sight. In some cases, a receiving node may revise the estimate of an intended recipient's location in a received packet, based upon the receiving node's list of nodes not currently within its line-of-sight.
Abstract:
The present invention is an article comprising a shaped rigid foam part; a heat activated foamable adhesive applied directly to at least a portion of the outer surface of the shaped foam part and an integral locating means. A second aspect of the invention is a method of forming a foam filled vehicle hollow member comprising, (a) inserting into a vehicular hollow member a rigid foam part comprised of a rigid foam having a heat activated foamable adhesive on at least a portion of the rigid foam insert and at least one integral locating means extending from a surface of the rigid foam, (b) engaging the locating means with the hollow member to locate the rigid foam part within the hollow member, and (c) heating the hollow member having the rigid foam part therein to a temperature and for a time sufficient to activate the heat activated expandable adhesive to form the foam filled vehicle hollow member.
Abstract:
Apparatus and processes are disclosed that provide a microfabricated microtool having a mechanically actuated manipulating mechanism. The microtool comprises a tweezer having flexible arms, and an actuating mechanism. A biological, electrical, or mechanical component is grasped, cut, sensed, or measured by the flexible arms. The actuating mechanism requires no electric power and is achieved by the reciprocating motion of a smooth, rigid microstructure applied against the flexible arms of the microtool. In certain implementations, actuator motion is controlled distally by a tethered cable. A process is also disclosed for producing a microtool, and in particular, by micropatterning. Photolithography may be used to form micro-molds that pattern the microtool or components of the microtool. In certain implementations, the tweezer and actuating mechanism are produced fully assembled. In other implementations, the tweezer and actuating mechanism are produced separately and assembled together.
Abstract:
A method of transmitting audio and video signals includes transmitting an audio signal from one or more prerecorded audio/video sources, such as music videos, news/talk radio station programs or interview programs, over a radio channel; and with respect to the transmitting of the audio signal, contemporaneously transmitting the audio signal and a video signal from the one or more prerecorded audio/video sources over a television channel.
Abstract:
Field Effect Transistors (FETs) are used to regulate current in a light emitting diode (LED). FETs are fundamentally voltage driven devices, where output current is governed by junction voltage. Since junction voltage can be controlled with little or no support circuitry, FETs present a solution to current regulation where cost, complexity, and perhaps even size are important.
Abstract:
The progress of a endovascular aneurysm repair can be monitored by inserting a pressure transducer sensor using a catheter into the sac during endovascular aneurysm repair and then using a small, hand-held read out device to measure pressure easily, safely, inexpensively and accurately. In one aspect a sensor is introduced into the body by the steps of loading the sensor into a catheter, and deploying into the aneurysm sac. This invention also has other applications for measuring physical properties in patients or in other sites.
Abstract:
The progress of a endovascular cardiac repair can be monitored by inserting a pressure transducer sensor using a catheter into a chamber of the heart during endovascular repair and then using a small, hand-held read out device to measure pressure easily, safely, inexpensively and accurately. In one aspect a sensor is introduced into the body by the steps of folding or rolling the sensor into a cylinder, loading it into a catheter, and deploying into the heart chamber by allowing it to unroll or unfold, either by itself or facilitated by the incorporation of a super-elastic alloy component.