Abstract:
An adaptive streaming server, a method, and a system are described herein that create a content stream to be delivered to one or more clients by segmenting the content into data structures which are stored in random access memory (volatile storage) rather than segmenting the content into segment files which are stored on a disk or database (non-volatile storage).
Abstract:
The catalyst thin layer consists of electronically conductive catalyst nano-particles embedded in a polymeric matrix. The ratio number of catalyst atoms/total number of atoms in the catalyst layer is comprised between 40% and 90%, more preferably between 50% and 60%.
Abstract:
A method of operation of a pet door system with a controllable lock and circuitry including a resonant circuit having an antenna and an element to vary the resonant frequency of the circuit according to a setting parameter, a drive circuit for driving the resonant circuit with a drive signal, and a demodulator, the method including a setting-up operation comprising varying the setting parameter while driving the resonant circuit at a first driving frequency, detecting a first value of the setting parameter at which the resonant circuit is substantially in tune while the resonant circuit is driven at the first driving frequency, and storing the first value of the setting parameter. The method further includes a reading operation comprising reading the first value, driving the resonant circuit at the first driving frequency with the setting parameter set to the first value, and attempting to derive data from the demodulator.
Abstract:
A packaged device includes a package defining a well having a well top, a die positioned in the well of the package, and a retaining substrate attached to the package over the well top. The retaining substrate holds the die in direct contact with a portion of the package exposed at a well bottom opposite the well top.
Abstract:
The microbattery is formed by a stack of solid thin layers on a substrate which, starting from the substrate, successively comprises a first electrode, a solid electrolyte and a second electrode/current collector assembly. A first surface and a second surface of the electrolyte are respectively in contact with a main surface of the first electrode and a main surface of the second electrode/current collector assembly. The dimensions of the main surface of the first electrode are smaller than the dimensions of the main surface of said assembly, and the dimensions of the first surface of the solid electrolyte are smaller than the dimensions of the second surface of the solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte is furthermore not in contact with the substrate.
Abstract:
A device includes: a housing structure; lid configured together with the housing structure to define a cavity therein; and at least one acoustic transducer disposed within the cavity, wherein the lid shields the at least one acoustic transducer from exposure to electromagnetic interference from electromagnetic radiation originating outside the device. In some embodiments, the housing structure includes some electrically conductive leads, including a ground lead, and the lid is directly connected to the ground lead.
Abstract:
The lithium-ion microbattery comprises a positive electrode having a first Li+ ion storage capacity and a first thickness made from a first lithium insertion material, an electrolyte and a negative electrode having a second storage capacity and a second thickness made from a second insertion material. The thicknesses are such that the ratio of the first storage capacity over the second storage capacity is greater than or equal to 10 and lower than or equal to 1000. During the first charging of the micro-battery, the Li+ ions are inserted in the negative electrode and completely saturate the second insertion material. When initial charging is continued, they form a metallic lithium layer between the electrolyte and the lithium-saturated negative electrode by electroplating. During the subsequent charging and discharging cycles, only the metallic lithium layer participates in transfer of lithium ions.
Abstract:
The microcomponent, for example a microbattery, comprising a stack with at least two superposed layers on a substrate, is made using a single steel mask able to expand under the effect of temperature. The mask comprises at least one off-centered opening. The mask being at a first temperature, a first layer is deposited through the opening of the mask. The mask being at a second temperature, higher than the first temperature, a second layer is deposited through the opening of the mask. Finally, the mask being at a third temperature, higher than the second temperature, a third layer is deposited through the opening of the mask.
Abstract:
Provided in some embodiments is a beverage brewing device that includes a housing and a fill-port located on front side of the housing. The fill-port includes an inlet that may accept a fluid supply container. Provided in some embodiments is a method of preparing a brewed beverage that includes coupling a fluid supply container to a fill-port located on a front side of a brewing device, routing a fluid contained in the fluid container from the fluid container to a heat-exchange device to heat the fluid, routing the heated fluid to a brewing container to brew the fluid, and routing the brewed fluid into a beverage container used for serving the brewed beverage.
Abstract:
This method for producing a seal barrier for a micro component comprising a stack of two thin sealing layers involves forming a fusible interlayer between two sealing layers, said fusible interlayer having a melting temperature which is lower than that of the two sealing layers and melting said interlayer.