公开(公告)号：US20070290812A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11848017

申请日：2007-08-30

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G01S13/758 ,  G01S13/767 ,  G06K19/0702 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0728 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06K19/0776 ,  G06K19/07786 ,  G07B2017/00629 ,  H04L29/12254 ,  H04L29/12264 ,  H04L29/12311 ,  H04L29/12801 ,  H04L29/12839 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L61/2046 ,  H04L61/2084 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6022

Abstract: The present application describes an electronically powered postage stamp or mailing label and including a radio frequency identification (RFID) device and system mounted between the opposing and facing major surfaces thereof. The RFID device and system includes an integrated circuit transceiver chip which is connected to and powered by a thin flat battery cell and is operated with a thin film RF antenna, all of which are mounted in side-by-side relationship on a thin base or support layer. These thin flat components are mounted in an essentially two dimensional planar configuration well suited for incorporation into the planar structure of a postage stamp or a mailing label. In addition, the RFID transceiver chip may be replaced with an electro-optically operated IC chip using, for example, LEDs or laser diodes for the propagation of light signals to an interrogator.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了一种电子动力邮票或邮寄标签，并且包括安装在其相对和相对的主要表面之间的射频识别（RFID）设备和系统。 RFID设备和系统包括集成电路收发器芯片，其被连接到薄扁平电池单元并由其供电，并且利用薄膜RF天线操作，所述薄膜RF天线都以并排的关系安装在薄的基座上 支持层。 这些薄的平坦部件被安装在基本上二维的平面结构中，非常适合于结合到邮票或邮寄标签的平面结构中。 此外，RFID收发器芯片可以使用例如用于将光信号传播到询问器的LED或激光二极管的电光IC芯片来代替。

公开(公告)号：US20070116892A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11282934

申请日：2005-11-18

Applicant: Robert Zwaap ,  Troy Berens ,  John Tuttle

Inventor： Robert Zwaap ,  Troy Berens ,  John Tuttle

IPC: C23C14/26 ,  H05B6/24 ,  C23C16/00 ,  B05D3/02

CPC classification number: C23C8/08 ,  C23C14/5866 ,  H01L21/67005 ,  H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/1844 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/544

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling and delivering a vaporous element or compound, for example, selenium or sulfur, from a solid source to a work piece are provided. The methods and apparatus may be used in photovoltaic cell manufacturing. The apparatus may comprise a treatment chamber, for example, a box furnace or a tube furnace. The chamber may include an inner enclosure, an outer enclosure, and heating sources capable of independent thermal control, for example, in compliance with a predetermined heating schedule. The apparatus include devices and mechanisms for isolating the treatment chambers from the ambient environment. The methods and apparatus may be adapted to control metalloid vapor delivery in photovoltaic cell processing, for example, the processing of CIGS and CIGSS photovoltaic cells.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从固体源向工件控制和输送蒸汽元素或化合物例如硒或硫的方法和装置。 所述方法和装置可用于光伏电池制造。 该设备可以包括处理室，例如箱式炉或管式炉。 腔室可以包括内壳体，外壳体和能够独立热控制的加热源，例如，符合预定的加热方案。 该装置包括用于将治疗室与周围环境隔离的装置和机构。 该方法和装置可以适用于控制光伏电池处理中的准金属蒸汽输送，例如CIGS和CIGSS光伏电池的处理。

公开(公告)号：US20060143899A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11370455

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: Mark Tuttle ,  John Tuttle

Inventor： Mark Tuttle ,  John Tuttle

IPC: H01Q13/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2225 ,  G01S13/767 ,  G01S13/78 ,  G06K7/10346 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0726 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q7/00

Abstract: An adjustable radio frequency data communications device has a monolithic semiconductor integrated circuit with integrated circuitry, interrogation receiving circuitry provided on the monolithic integrated circuit forming at least part of the integrated circuitry and configured to receive an interrogation signal from the interrogator unit, an antenna electrically coupled to the interrogation receiving circuitry and configured to communicate with the remote interrogator unit, a power source electrically coupled to the integrated circuitry and configured to generate operating power for the communications device, and at least one of the antenna and the interrogation receiving circuitry having reconfigurable electrical characteristics, the electrical characteristics being reconfigurable to selectively tune the at least one of the antenna and the interrogation receiving circuitry within a range of tuned and detuned states to realize a desired receiver sensitivity of the communications device. Additionally, a method for tuning receiver sensitivity and/or transmitter sensitivity according to construction of the above device is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种可调节射频数据通信设备具有集成电路的单片半导体集成电路，在单片集成电路上提供的询问接收电路，其形成集成电路的至少一部分并且被配置为从询问器单元接收询问信号，天线电耦合 所述询问接收电路被配置为与所述远程询问器单元通信;电源，其耦合到所述集成电路并且被配置为生成所述通信设备的操作功率，并且所述天线和所述询问接收电路中的至少一个具有可重新配置的电 特性，电特性是可重构的，以在调谐和失谐状态的范围内选择性地调谐天线和询问接收电路中的至少一个，以实现通信设备的期望接收机灵敏度 e。 此外，公开了根据上述装置的结构来调整接收机灵敏度和/或发射机灵敏度的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060082445A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US11290238

申请日：2005-11-29

Applicant: James O'Toole ,  John Tuttle ,  Mark Tuttle ,  Tyler Lowrey ,  Kevin Devereaux ,  George Pax ,  Brian Higgins ,  Shu-Sun Yu ,  David Ovard ,  Robert Rotzoll

Inventor： James O'Toole ,  John Tuttle ,  Mark Tuttle ,  Tyler Lowrey ,  Kevin Devereaux ,  George Pax ,  Brian Higgins ,  Shu-Sun Yu ,  David Ovard ,  Robert Rotzoll

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G06K19/0716 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10059 ,  G06K19/0707 ,  G06K19/0712 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0726 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06K2017/0051 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H03L7/0995 ,  H03L7/148

Abstract: A radio frequency identification device includes an integrated circuit including a receiver, a transmitter, and a microprocessor. The receiver and transmitter together define an active transponder. The integrated circuit is preferably a monolithic single die integrated circuit including the receiver, the transmitter, and the microprocessor. Because the device includes an active transponder, instead of a transponder which relies on magnetic coupling for power, the device has a much greater range.

Abstract translation: 射频识别装置包括包括接收器，发射器和微处理器的集成电路。 接收机和发射机一起定义了一个有效的应答器。 集成电路优选地是包括接收器，发射器和微处理器的单片单片集成电路。 由于该设备包括有源应答器，而不是依赖于磁耦合功率的转发器，该器件具有更大的范围。

公开(公告)号：US06885904B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US10194587

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: Kenneth John Lieber ,  Ian B. Browne ,  John Tuttle

Inventor： Kenneth John Lieber ,  Ian B. Browne ,  John Tuttle

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01D21/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41875 ,  B02C25/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/32217 ,  Y02P80/40 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/22

Abstract: A control feedback system and method for industrial processes using automated particle or object analysis is disclosed. The control feedback system and method includes a particle characteristic measuring unit to obtain first measured characteristics of a first sample and second measured characteristics of a second sample, the first sample having a substantially different characteristic than the second sample; an optimal characteristic definition for comparison with the first and second measured characteristics; a corrective action database to define and select actions to be taken in response to a comparison of the first and second measured characteristics with the optimal characteristic definition; and a control line network to transfer control signal to a plurality of processing units in response to a selected action to be taken. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用自动化粒子或物体分析的工业过程的控制反馈系统和方法。 控制反馈系统和方法包括：粒子特征测量单元，用于获得第一样本的第一测量特性和第二样本的第二测量特性，第一样本具有与第二样本基本上不同的特征; 与第一和第二测量特征进行比较的最佳特征定义; 校正动作数据库，用于根据第一和第二测量特征与最佳特性定义的比较来定义和选择要采取的动作; 以及控制线网络，用于响应于所选择的动作将控制信号传送到多个处理单元。 还描述了其它方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050074915A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10480880

申请日：2001-07-13

Applicant: John Tuttle ,  Rommel Noufi ,  Falah Hasoon

Inventor： John Tuttle ,  Rommel Noufi ,  Falah Hasoon

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/032 ,  H01L31/0392

CPC classification number: H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: A thin-film solar cell (10) is provided. The thin-film solar cell (10) comprises a flexible metallic substrate (12) a having a first surface and a second surface. A back metal contact layer (16) is deposited on the first surface of the flexible metallic substrate (12). A semiconductor absorber layer (14) is deposited on the back metal contact. A photoactive film deposited on the semiconductor absorber layer (14) forms a heterojunction structure and a grid contact (24) deposited on the heterjunction structure. The flexible metal substrate (12) can be constructed of either aluminium or stainless steel. Furthermore, a method of constructing a solar cell is provided. The method comprises providing an aluminum substrate (12), depositing a semiconductor absorber layer (14) on the aluminum substrate (12), and insulating the aluminum substrate (12) from the semiconductor absorber layer (14) to inhibit reaction between the aluminum substrate (12) and the semiconductor absorber layer (14).

Abstract translation: 提供薄膜太阳能电池（10）。 薄膜太阳能电池（10）包括具有第一表面和第二表面的柔性金属基底（12）。 在柔性金属基板（12）的第一表面上沉积背金属接触层（16）。 半导体吸收层（14）沉积在背面金属触点上。 沉积在半导体吸收层（14）上的光敏膜形成异相结构和沉积在异质结结构上的栅极接触（24）。 柔性金属基底（12）可由铝或不锈钢构成。 此外，提供了构造太阳能电池的方法。 该方法包括提供铝基板（12），在铝基板（12）上沉积半导体吸收层（14），并将铝基板（12）与半导体吸收层（14）绝缘，以抑制铝基板 （12）和半导体吸收层（14）。

公开(公告)号：US20070290863A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11848011

申请日：2007-08-30

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G01S13/758 ,  G01S13/767 ,  G06K19/0702 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0728 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06K19/0776 ,  G06K19/07786 ,  G07B2017/00629 ,  H04L29/12254 ,  H04L29/12264 ,  H04L29/12311 ,  H04L29/12801 ,  H04L29/12839 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L61/2046 ,  H04L61/2084 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6022

Abstract: The present invention teaches a method of manufacturing an enclosed transceiver, such as a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag. Structurally, in one embodiment, the tag comprises an integrated circuit (IC) chip, and an RF antenna mounted on a thin film substrate powered by a thin film battery. A variety of antenna geometries are compatible with the above tag construction. These include monopole antennas, dipole antennas, dual dipole antennas, a combination of dipole and loop antennas. Further, in another embodiment, the antennas are positioned either within the plane of the thin film battery or superjacent to the thin film battery.

Abstract translation: 本发明教导了一种制造封闭收发器的方法，例如射频识别（RFID）标签。 结构上，在一个实施例中，标签包括集成电路（IC）芯片和安装在由薄膜电池供电的薄膜基片上的RF天线。 各种天线几何尺寸与上述标签结构兼容。 这些包括单极天线，偶极天线，双偶极天线，偶极天线和环形天线的组合。 此外，在另一个实施例中，天线位于薄膜电池的平面内或与薄膜电池相邻。

公开(公告)号：US20070040685A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：US11585691

申请日：2006-10-24

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G01S13/758 ,  G01S13/767 ,  G06K19/0702 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0728 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06K19/0776 ,  G06K19/07786 ,  G07B2017/00629 ,  H04L29/12254 ,  H04L29/12264 ,  H04L29/12311 ,  H04L29/12801 ,  H04L29/12839 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L61/2046 ,  H04L61/2084 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6022

Abstract: The present application describes an electronically powered postage stamp or mailing label and including a radio frequency identification (RFID) device and system mounted between the opposing and facing major surfaces thereof. The RFID device and system includes an integrated circuit transceiver chip which is connected to and powered by a thin flat battery cell and is operated with a thin film RF antenna, all of which are mounted in side-by-side relationship on a thin base or support layer. These thin flat components are mounted in an essentially two dimensional planar configuration well suited for incorporation into the planar structure of a postage stamp or a mailing label. In addition, the RFID transceiver chip may be replaced with an electro-optically operated IC chip using, for example, LEDs or laser diodes for the propagation of light signals to an interrogator.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了一种电子动力邮票或邮寄标签，并且包括安装在其相对和相对的主要表面之间的射频识别（RFID）设备和系统。 RFID设备和系统包括集成电路收发器芯片，其被连接到薄扁平电池单元并由其供电，并且利用薄膜RF天线操作，所述薄膜RF天线都以并排的关系安装在薄的基座上 支持层。 这些薄的平坦部件被安装在基本上二维的平面结构中，非常适合于结合到邮票或邮寄标签的平面结构中。 此外，RFID收发器芯片可以使用例如用于将光信号传播到询问器的LED或激光二极管的电光IC芯片来代替。

公开(公告)号：US20070017136A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11060033

申请日：2005-02-16

Applicant: Walter Mosher ,  Michael Beigel ,  H. Bell ,  John Tuttle ,  Oswaldo Penuela ,  Samuel Marcus ,  David Wang

Inventor： Walter Mosher ,  Michael Beigel ,  H. Bell ,  John Tuttle ,  Oswaldo Penuela ,  Samuel Marcus ,  David Wang

IPC: A44C5/00

CPC classification number: G06K19/0716 ,  A61B5/117 ,  A61B5/6831 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B90/96 ,  A61B90/98 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K19/04 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07762 ,  G06K2017/0041 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: An enhanced identification appliance, such as a wristband, bracelet, patch, headband, neckband, ankleband, legband, card, sticker, or other wearable appliance, may have a biometric sensor, chemical sensor, optical sensor, heat sensor, pressure sensor, humidity sensor, electromagnetic sensor, acoustic sensor, various opto-electronics and/or various security features such as tamper-evident and tamper-resistant features. The sensors may obtain information about the wearer such as a fingerprint, retina, iris, blood, DNA, genetic data, voice pattern, temperature and other characteristic. Security features include a fastener on the identification appliance, which indicates whether the appliance has been attached to a wearer and if so, enables circuit functions. If one tampers with the appliance, circuit functions may be disabled, certain data erased, and/or evidence of tampering made apparent. The appliance may monitor the location or determine the identity of passengers for an airplane, train, boat, bus, or other vehicle. Alternatively, the identification band may contain a person's immigration status.

Abstract translation: 可以使用生物传感器，化学传感器，光学传感器，热传感器，压力传感器，湿度等增强识别装置，例如腕带，手镯，贴片，头带，颈带，踝带，腿带，卡片，贴纸或其他可穿戴器具 传感器，电磁传感器，声学传感器，各种光电子和/或各种安全功能，如防窃启和防篡改特性。 传感器可以获得关于佩戴者的信息，例如指纹，视网膜，虹膜，血液，DNA，遗传数据，语音模式，温度等特征。 安全特征包括识别装置上的紧固件，其指示器具是否已经连接到佩戴者，如果是，则启用电路功能。 如果篡改设备，电路功能可能被禁用，某些数据被擦除，和/或篡改的证据显而易见。 设备可以监视位置或确定飞机，火车，船，公共汽车或其他车辆的乘客身份。 或者，识别频段可能包含一个人的移民身份。

公开(公告)号：US20060096537A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11271583

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: C23C16/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1876 ,  C23C14/562 ,  C23C14/568 ,  H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: The present invention relates to new methods for manufacturing photovoltaic devices and an apparatus for practicing those methods of manufacture. The present invention employs a transfer-through system for advancing work piece substrates through an integrated apparatus of multiple treatment chambers that control each of the manufacturing processes.