公开(公告)号：US09446512B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14668741

申请日：2015-03-25

Applicant: Melanie E. Moses ,  Joshua P. Hecker ,  Kenneth Letendre ,  Karl Andrew Stolleis

Inventor： Melanie E. Moses ,  Joshua P. Hecker ,  Kenneth Letendre ,  Karl Andrew Stolleis

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/0084 ,  B25J9/1617 ,  B25J9/162 ,  G05B2219/39146 ,  G05B2219/39168 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D2201/02

Abstract: The present invention provides a swarm of robots and a related method of operating the swarm. The robots are programmed to start at a nest and to select a dispersal direction from a uniform random distribution. The robots travel along the dispersal direction until transitioning to a search mode upon reaching a search site, where the robot performs a correlated random walk with fixed step size and direction and using a standard deviation to determine how correlated the direction of the next step of the robot is with the direction of the previous step. If no resource is found within predetermined time t independently determined by each of said robots, the robot returns to the nest and repeats the above steps.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一组机器人和操作群组的相关方法。 机器人被编程为从巢开始并从均匀随机分布中选择分散方向。 机器人沿着分散方向行进，直到到达搜索站点，直到转到搜索模式，机器人以固定的步长和方向执行相关的随机游走，并使用标准偏差来确定下一步的方向与 机器人是与上一步的方向。 如果在由每个所述机器人独立确定的预定时间t内没有发现资源，则机器人返回到巢并重复上述步骤。

公开(公告)号：US09430842B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14334446

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Majeed M. Hayat ,  Sanjay Krishna ,  Sebastian Eugenio Godoy

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06T7/40

CPC classification number: G06T7/0085 ,  G06K9/4604 ,  G06K9/4638 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G06K9/6268 ,  G06K9/6289 ,  G06K2009/4657 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T2207/10036 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  G06T2207/30184

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods fusing material classification with spatio-spectral edge detection in spectral imagery can be used in a variety of applications. In various embodiments, a classifier can be applied to neighboring pixels in data for an image to determine, based on material changes, if the neighboring pixels are correlated to two different materials with respect to a candidate location for an edge. Results of the classification can be used with a spatio-spectral mask to accept or reject the candidate location as an edge. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 将光谱图像中的物质分类与空间光谱边缘检测融合的装置，系统和方法可用于各种应用。 在各种实施例中，分类器可以应用于用于图像的数据中的相邻像素，以基于材料变化来确定相邻像素是否相对于边缘的候选位置与两种不同的材料相关联。 可以使用分类结果与空间光谱掩模接受或拒绝候选位置作为边缘。 公开了附加装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160204425A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14915581

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: Alexey Serov ,  Plamen B Atanassov

Inventor： Alexey Serov ,  Plamen B Atanassov

IPC: H01M4/36 ,  H01L31/0376 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M4/48 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01L31/20 ,  H01M4/38

CPC classification number: H01M4/366 ,  H01L31/03762 ,  H01L31/202 ,  H01M4/364 ,  H01M4/386 ,  H01M4/483 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  H01M2004/027 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: According to various embodiment the present disclosure provides novel and inexpensive methods of forming amorphous silicon and silicon composite materials with specific pre-determined morphologies and oxygen contents. The various forms of amorphous silicon that result from these methods is useful in a wide variety of applications including, but not limited to, solar and lithium-ion batteries.

Abstract translation: 根据各种实施方案，本公开提供了形成具有特定预定形态和氧含量的非晶硅和硅复合材料的新颖且便宜的方法。 由这些方法产生的各种形式的非晶硅在各种应用中是有用的，包括但不限于太阳能和锂离子电池。

公开(公告)号：US20160178504A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US15006817

申请日：2016-01-26

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： LARRY A. SKLAR ,  BRUCE EDWARDS ,  FREDERICK KUCKUCK

IPC: G01N15/14 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N15/1436 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  G01N15/1404 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N35/085 ,  G01N35/1095 ,  G01N2015/0065 ,  G01N2015/1006 ,  G01N2015/1402 ,  G01N2015/1413 ,  G01N2015/1477 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  Y10T436/117497 ,  Y10T436/118339 ,  Y10T436/119163 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: The present invention, provides a flow cytometry apparatus for the detection of particles from a plurality of samples comprising: means for moving a plurality of samples comprising particles from a plurality of respective source wells into a fluid flow stream; means for introducing a separation gas between each of the plurality of samples in the fluid flow stream; and means for selectively analyzing each of the plurality of samples for the particles. The present invention also provides a flow cytometry method employing such an apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于检测多个样品中的颗粒的流式细胞仪装置，包括：用于将包含多个相应源阱的颗粒的多个样品移动到流体流动流中的装置; 用于在所述流体流动流中的所述多个样品中的每一个之间引入分离气体的装置; 以及用于选择性地分析用于颗粒的多个样品中的每一个的装置。 本发明还提供了使用这种装置的流式细胞术方法。

公开(公告)号：US09354113B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13289645

申请日：2011-11-04

Applicant: Majeed M. Hayat ,  John P. David ,  Sanjay Krishna ,  Luke F. Lester ,  David A. Ramirez ,  Payman Zarkesh-Ha

Inventor： Majeed M. Hayat ,  John P. David ,  Sanjay Krishna ,  Luke F. Lester ,  David A. Ramirez ,  Payman Zarkesh-Ha

IPC: G01J1/46

CPC classification number: H04B10/67 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J2001/4466 ,  H01L31/02027 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/0735 ,  H04B10/6911 ,  H04B10/693

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods relate to use of a time-varying bias for application to an avalanche photodiode. Embodiments include systems and methods of determining an appropriate time-varying bias for application to an avalanche photodiode in linear mode. Avalanche photodiode having appropriate parameters may also be determined. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 装置，系统和方法涉及使用时变偏压来应用于雪崩光电二极管。 实施例包括确定用于以线性模式应用于雪崩光电二极管的适当时变偏置的系统和方法。 还可以确定具有适当参数的雪崩光电二极管。 公开了附加装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US09326974B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14449957

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Todd A. Thompson ,  Debra Mackenzie ,  Tudor I. Oprea ,  Larry A. Sklar ,  Bruce S. Edwards ,  Mark Haynes

IPC: A01N43/66 ,  A61K31/437 ,  A61K31/165 ,  A61K31/445 ,  A61K31/135 ,  A61K45/06 ,  A61N5/10

CPC classification number: A61K31/437 ,  A61K31/135 ,  A61K31/165 ,  A61K31/445 ,  A61K45/06 ,  A61N5/10

Abstract: A method of treatment and/or prevention of cancer comprises administering agents which cause increased intracellular granularity in cancer cells, at least in an amount sufficient to inhibit proliferation of such cells and preferably in an amount sufficient to lead to cancer cell death. The method is particularly directed to refractory cancer, particularly hormone refractory prostate cancer. The agents identified cause increased intracellular granularity in the cancer cells, and also convert adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, leading to cancer cell death. Using the present invention, cancer cells undergo increased intracellular granularity at relatively low agent concentrations, while also inhibiting cell proliferation. Increased concentrations lead to conversion of adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, then to cell death. While the exact mechanism of cancer cell degradation and death is not completely understood, the treated cancer cells, including refractory prostate cancer cells, give indications of cell death through an autophagic mechanism. Pharmaceutical compositions related to the presently disclosed methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 治疗和/或预防癌症的方法包括在癌细胞中引起增加的细胞内颗粒度的给药剂，至少足以抑制这些细胞增殖的量，优选以足以导致癌细胞死亡的量。 该方法特别涉及难治性癌症，特别是激素难治性前列腺癌。 所鉴定的试剂导致癌细胞中的细胞内颗粒度增加，并且将粘附的癌细胞转化为非贴壁癌细胞，导致癌细胞死亡。 使用本发明，癌细胞在相对低的药物浓度下经历增加的细胞内粒度，同时也抑制细胞增殖。 增加的浓度导致粘附的癌细胞转化为非粘附的癌细胞，然后转移到细胞死亡。 虽然癌细胞降解和死亡的确切机制尚未完全了解，但治疗的癌细胞（包括难治性前列腺癌细胞）通过自噬机制给予细胞死亡的指示。 还公开了与目前公开的方法相关的药物组合物。

公开(公告)号：US09318517B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14290619

申请日：2014-05-29

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： John A Montoya ,  Sanjay Krishna ,  Stephen Myers

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14687 ,  H01L27/14632 ,  H01L27/14634

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods related to focal plane arrays can be used in a variety of applications. In various embodiments, focal plane arrays can be fabricated on a wafer integration level based on arrangement of a flexible conductive layer for photosensitive pixels of the focal plane arrays. Arrangement of a flexible conductive layer allows for a number of architectures of focal plane arrays. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 与焦平面阵列相关的装置，系统和方法可用于各种应用中。 在各种实施例中，基于用于焦平面阵列的感光像素的柔性导电层的布置，可以在晶片集成度上制造焦平面阵列。 柔性导电层的布置允许多个焦平面阵列的架构。 公开了附加装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US09285535B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13960659

申请日：2013-08-06

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Ravinder K. Jain ,  Mani Hossein-Zadeh

IPC: C03B37/15 ,  G02B6/02 ,  G02B6/26 ,  H01S3/06 ,  G02B6/12 ,  H01S3/16 ,  H01S3/17

CPC classification number: G02B6/02052 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B2006/12038 ,  G02B2006/12109 ,  G02B2006/12159 ,  G02B2006/12169 ,  H01S3/0627 ,  H01S3/1608 ,  H01S3/173

Abstract: An optical resonator made from an elongated fiber having a proximal and distal end. A sphere is created on the distal end by locating the distal end in cylindrically symmetrical heating zone along a centerline. For some embodiments, the distal end is rapidly cooled by allowing it to retract away from the heating zone along the centerline during the formation and solidification of the molten microsphere. The resulting optical resonator has an intrinsic quality factor greater than 106 over the 2.0 to 3.2 μm MIR wavelength range.

Abstract translation: 由具有近端和远端的细长纤维制成的光学谐振器。 通过将远端沿着中心线定位在圆柱对称的加热区域中，在远端产生球体。 对于一些实施例，远端在熔融微球体的形成和凝固过程中允许其沿着中心线从加热区域缩回而快速冷却。 所得光学谐振器在2.0至3.2μmMIR波长范围内具有大于106的固有品质因数。

公开(公告)号：US09257709B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13997545

申请日：2011-12-23

Applicant: Scott Sibbett ,  Carolin Lau ,  Gustavo Pio Marchesi Krall Ciniciato ,  Plamen Atanassov

Inventor： Scott Sibbett ,  Carolin Lau ,  Gustavo Pio Marchesi Krall Ciniciato ,  Plamen Atanassov

IPC: H01M8/16 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/00 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/08 ,  H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/004 ,  H01M8/023 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0252 ,  H01M8/08 ,  H01M8/1009 ,  H01M8/16 ,  H01M8/2455 ,  Y02E60/527

Abstract: The present disclosure provides biological fuel cells comprising a paper-based fuel delivery layer which delivery fuel to the biological anode and cathode via capillary action and/or evaporation. In some embodiments the paper-based fuel delivery layer incorporates an outwardly extending fan-shaped region which enables a constant volumetric flow rate through the cell.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了包括纸基燃料输送层的生物燃料电池，其通过毛细作用和/或蒸发将燃料输送到生物阳极和阴极。 在一些实施例中，基于纸的燃料输送层包括向外延伸的扇形区域，其能够通过电池的恒定体积流量。

公开(公告)号：US09257535B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14725719

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: Seung-Chang Lee ,  Steven Brueck ,  Daniel Feezell

Inventor： Seung-Chang Lee ,  Steven Brueck ,  Daniel Feezell

IPC: H01L21/336 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/16 ,  H01L29/20 ,  H01L21/02 ,  B82Y10/00

CPC classification number: H01L29/66742 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01L21/02241 ,  H01L21/02603 ,  H01L21/30612 ,  H01L21/30635 ,  H01L29/0669 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/16 ,  H01L29/2003 ,  H01L29/401 ,  H01L29/42392 ,  H01L29/66469 ,  H01L29/775 ,  H01L29/7841 ,  H01L29/78696

Abstract: A method and structure for a semiconductor transistor, including various embodiments. In embodiments, a transistor channel can be formed between a semiconductor source and a semiconductor drain, wherein a transistor gate oxide completely surrounds the transistor channel and a transistor gate metal that completely surrounds the transistor gate oxide. Related fabrication processes are presented for similar device embodiments based on a Group III-V semiconductor material and silicon-on-insulator materials.