Abstract:
Technologies are generally described related to a dual channel memory device, system and method of manufacture. Various described devices include utilization of both a front channel and a back channel through a substrate formed underneath a dual gate structure of a semiconductor device. Using two pairs of contacts on opposing sides of the gate structure, where the contact pairs are formed on differently doped layers of the semiconductor device, multiple bits may be stored in the semiconductor device acting as a single memory cell. Memorization may be realized by storing different amount or types of charges on the floating gate, where the charges may impact a conduction status of the channels of the device. By detecting the conduction status of the channels, such as open circuit, close circuit, or high resistance, low resistance, data stored on the device (“0” or “1”) may be detected.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally described to adaptively sample merchant sites linked to payment transactions to gain insight into activities, interactions, and behaviors of visitors within the merchant site. In some examples, a payment network may define a virtual perimeter that represents an area of the merchant site in which to capture selected measurements. The virtual perimeter and measurements may be transmitted to a client application being executed or executing on a portable device associated with a visitor. The client application may capture the measurements and transmit the captured measurements as tracking data to the payment network upon detection of a presence of the portable device within the virtual perimeter. Payment data processed by the client application may also be transmitted to the payment network. The payment network may process the payment and tracking data to perform a business intelligence analysis associated with the merchant site.
Abstract:
Techniques are generally described that relate to a computer-implemented method of using a virtual device operating in a first computer network to perform a service on behalf of a low-power device operating in a second computer network includes receiving, by the virtual device, device data reports and a device descriptor from the low-power device. The virtual device may be adapted to store the device data reports and/or the device descriptor in computer-readable memory coupled to the virtual device. The virtual device may also be adapted to receive a low-power device service request from a requesting device operating in a third computer network and may determine that the device descriptor indicates that the low-power device is unavailable to respond to the low-power device service request. A response to the low-power device service request may be generated by the virtual device based on the device data reports.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally described for customization of a list of properties associated with media files based at least in part on user's preferences. In some examples, a method may include receiving, by a server, a plurality of user inputs that respectively identify the user's designated favorites from among a plurality of media files; determining, by the server, the user's preferences from among a plurality of properties associated with the user's designated favorites from among the plurality of media files, based at least in part on the received user inputs; and providing, by the server, the user with a list of the plurality of properties based at least in part on the user's preferences from among the plurality of properties.
Abstract:
Examples are generally described that include a substrate, an electrocaloric effect material at least partially supported by the substrate, and a thermal diode at least partially supported by the electrocaloric effect material.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally described that relate to facilitating evaluation of payment fencing information and determination of rewards. An example method may include receiving, by a device comprising a processor, first electronic information indicative of a purchase for travel by a first entity; and determining second electronic information indicative of a rebate associated with the travel, wherein the determining is based on receipt of payment fencing information related to the travel. In some embodiments, the method includes determining the level of completeness, quality and/or precision of the payment fencing information. For example, the completeness, quality and/or precision can be determined based on a predictable travel range of the first entity or a corresponding travel uncertainty of the first entity.
Abstract:
Optical elements, particularly micro-ball lenses, and methods of forming optical elements are described. A method of forming micro-ball lenses may include providing a textured substrate, depositing one or more droplets of ball lens precursor material on the surface of the textured substrate, and curing the one or more droplets of ball lens precursor material. A surface of the textured substrate may include a plurality of protrusions. Each droplet may be configured to form a substantially spherical shape on the surface of the textured substrate without dispersing within one or more cavities located between the protrusions.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally described for fabrication of a multi-component device, and employment thereof. The device may include a substrate, and a multitude of light sources and one or more photo detectors positioned on a surface of the substrate. The light sources may be configured to illuminate at least a portion of an object with light, and the photo detectors may be configured to detect reflected light from the object in response to the illumination. In some examples, the reflected light may be analyzed to determine a spectral profile of the object. The device may further include a structure applied to the substrate adjacent to the photo detectors, where the structure may be configured to reduce direct light transmission from the light sources to the photo detectors. The structure may include a deposited material, a protrusion, and/or a recession on the surface of the substrate, for example.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally described to increase interlayer adhesion of a 3D printed article. A printhead of a 3D printing system may include an extrusion nozzle configured to deposit one or more polymer layers onto a substrate to form the 3D printed article. A microplasma source may be coupled to the extrusion nozzle and may be configured to treat a surface of the substrate or a surface of the deposited polymer layers with plasma from the microplasma. The plasma may include at least one reactive species that may oxidize the surface of the substrate or the surface of the deposited polymer layer upon treatment in order to increase the interlayer adhesion of the 3D printed article.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally described for a three dimensional user interface in augmented reality. In some examples, a method for generating a virtual object in a display area may include generating a first virtual object in the display area with use of at least two viewing cones generated by a display. The method may further include receiving spatial data that relates to a location of a real object in the display area and determining that the real object is interfering with at least one of the viewing cones. The method may further include generating a second virtual object corresponding to the first virtual object. The second virtual object may be located between the display and the location of the real object.