公开(公告)号：US20100325586A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12487134

申请日：2009-06-18

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Rajesh Hotchandani ,  Austin Patrick Maher

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Rajesh Hotchandani ,  Austin Patrick Maher

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for reducing a number of options presented to a user where the options have characteristics that are arranged in a multi-dimensional hierarchical space. A system and method can be configured to identify common dimensions using dimension nodes in dimensional points and identify compatible nodes for each dimension in the multi-dimensional hierarchical space by determining whether an association exists. Compatible pairs of surviving points are generated after applying each of the compatible nodes from the common dimensions. Greatest lower bounds (GLBs) are computed for each of the generated compatible points, and a set of options is generated comprising points from the generated compatible points and the computed GLBs.

Abstract translation: 提供了计算机实现的系统和方法，用于减少呈现给用户的多个选项，其中选项具有排列在多维层级空间中的特征。 可以将系统和方法配置为使用维度点中的维度节点来识别公共维度，并通过确定关联是否存在来识别多维分层空间中的每个维度的兼容节点。 在从普通维度应用每个兼容节点之后生成兼容的幸存点对。 为每个生成的兼容点计算最大下限（GLB），并且生成包括来自所生成的兼容点和计算出的GLB的点的一组选项。

公开(公告)号：US07805028B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US12253123

申请日：2008-10-16

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Michael Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu ,  Jing Tang

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Michael Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu ,  Jing Tang

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/02328 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/658 ,  G01N2021/0346 ,  G01N2021/052 ,  G01N2021/6467 ,  G01N2021/7763 ,  G01N2021/7783 ,  G02B6/1226

Abstract: An optical sensor, sensing system and method of sensing employ a half-core hollow optical waveguide adjacent to a surface of an optical waveguide layer of a substrate. The half-core hollow optical waveguide and the adjacent optical waveguide layer cooperatively provide both an optical path that confines and guides an optical signal and an internal hollow channel. The optical path and channel extend longitudinally along a hollow core of the half-core hollow optical waveguide. The system further includes an optical source at an input of the optical path and an optical detector at an output of the optical path. A spectroscopic interaction between an analyte material that is introduced into the channel and an optical signal propagating along the optical path determines a characteristic of the analyte material.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器，感测系统和感测方法使用与衬底的光波导层的表面相邻的半芯空心光波导。 半芯空心光波导和相邻的光波导层协同地提供限制和引导光信号和内部中空通道的光路。 光路和通道沿半芯空心光波导的中空芯纵向延伸。 该系统还包括在光路的输入处的光源和在光路的输出处的光学检测器。 引入到通道中的分析物质与沿光路传播的光信号之间的光谱相互作用决定了分析物质的特性。

公开(公告)号：US07741204B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US11590492

申请日：2006-10-30

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: G11C5/06 ,  B82B1/00 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G11C5/12 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/94

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of fabricating a mixed-scale electronic interface. A substrate is provided with a first set of conductive elements. A first layer of nanowires may be formed over the first set of conductive elements. A number of channels may be formed, with each of the channels extending diagonally through a number of the nanowires of the first layer. A number of pads may be formed, each of which is electrically interconnected with an underlying conductive element of the first set of conductive elements and one or more adjacent nanowires of the first layer of nanowires. The pads and corresponding electrically interconnected nanowires define a number of pad-interconnected-nanowire-units. Additional embodiments are directed to a method of forming a nanoimprinting mold and a method of selectively programming nanowire-to-conductive element electrical connections.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例涉及一种制造混合比例电子接口的方法。 衬底设置有第一组导电元件。 可以在第一组导电元件上形成第一层纳米线。 可以形成多个通道，其中每个通道对角地延伸穿过第一层的多个纳米线。 可以形成多个焊盘，每个焊盘与第一组导电元件的下面的导电元件和第一纳米线层的一个或多个相邻的纳米线电互连。 焊盘和相应的电互连纳米线限定了多个衬垫互连的纳米线单元。 另外的实施例涉及形成纳米压印模具的方法和选择性地编程纳米线至导电元件电连接的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100091274A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12287549

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Ekaterina Viktorovna Ponizovskaya ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Ekaterina Viktorovna Ponizovskaya ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to plasmonic electric-field concentrators and to systems incorporating the plasmonic electric-field concentrators to perform Raman spectroscopy. In one aspect, a plasmonic electric-field concentrator comprises two or more large features, and a relatively small feature similar in shape to large features positioned adjacent to the two or more large features. The features are arranged so that when light of an appropriate wavelength is incident on the features, surface plasmon polaritons form on the outer surfaces of the features. The surface plasmon polaritons have associated electric fields extending perpendicular to the surfaces of the features. The electric fields are concentrated in the space between features forming an electric field hot spot that enhances Raman scattered light emitted from an analyte proximate to or absorbed on the features.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及等离子体电场集中器以及结合等离子体激元集中器以执行拉曼光谱的系统。 一方面，等离子体电场集中器包括两个或更多个大特征，以及与形状相邻的相对较小的特征，其尺寸与两个或更多个特征邻近的大特征相似。 特征被布置成使得当适当波长的光入射到特征上时，在特征的外表面上形成表面等离子体激元。 表面等离子体激元极化子具有垂直于特征表面延伸的相关电场。 电场集中在形成电场热点的特征之间的空间中，其增强了从附近或被吸收在特征上的分析物发射的拉曼散射光。

公开(公告)号：US20100020327A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12262151

申请日：2008-10-30

Applicant: David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: A plasmonic conveyor, system and method of plasmonic conveyance employ a surface plasmon that is controllably moved on a surface of a plasmonic element. The conveyor includes a first plasmonic element and a second plasmonic element that individually supports a respective surface plasmon. The conveyor further includes a controller that provides controlled movement of a location of the respective surface plasmon on a surface of the plasmonic element. The controlled movement facilitates translocation of an analyte particle around a periphery of the respective plasmonic element using a high field region of the respective surface plasmon. The system includes the conveyor and an excitation signal source that provides an excitation signal having one or both of a polarization and a frequency that are controllably variable. The method includes exciting a surface plasmon with the excitation signal and moving a location of the excited surface plasmon.

Abstract translation: 等离子体激元输送机，等离子体激元传输的系统和方法采用可等离子体激元在等离子体元素表面上移动的表面等离子体激元。 输送机包括单独支撑相应的表面等离子体激元的第一等离子体元素和第二等离子体元素。 输送机还包括一个控制器，该控制器提供相应表面等离子体的位置的受控运动在等离子体元素的表面上。 受控运动有助于使用相应表面等离子体激元的高场区域使分析物质绕相应等离子体元素周围的位移。 该系统包括输送机和激励信号源，其提供具有可控地变化的偏振和频率中的一个或两个的激励信号。 该方法包括用激发信号激发表面等离子体激元并移动受激表面等离子体的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07639354B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11701045

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: Raman systems include a radiation source, a radiation detector configured to detect Raman scattered radiation, and a Raman signal-enhancing structure. The Raman signal-enhancing structure includes a first layer of Raman signal-enhancing material, a substantially monomolecular layer of molecules disposed on at least a portion of the first layer of Raman signal-enhancing material, and a second layer of Raman signal-enhancing material disposed on at least a portion of the substantially monomolecular layer of molecules. The second layer of Raman signal-enhancing material is disposed on a side of the layer of molecules opposite the first layer of Raman signal-enhancing material. Methods of performing Raman spectroscopy include providing such a Raman signal-enhancing structure, providing an analyte on the Raman signal-enhancing structure, irradiating the analyte and the structure, and detecting Raman scattered radiation.

Abstract translation: 拉曼系统包括辐射源，被配置为检测拉曼散射辐射的辐射检测器和拉曼信号增强结构。 拉曼信号增强结构包括第一层拉曼信号增强材料，设置在第一层拉曼信号增强材料的至少一部分上的基本上单分子层的分子，以及第二层拉曼信号增强材料 设置在分子的基本单分子层的至少一部分上。 第二层拉曼信号增强材料设置在与第一层拉曼信号增强材料相对的分子层的一侧。 执行拉曼光谱的方法包括提供这样的拉曼信号增强结构，在拉曼信号增强结构上提供分析物，照射分析物和结构，以及检测拉曼散射辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20090277006A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12430807

申请日：2009-04-27

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Chuck Luu ,  Gopalakrishna B. Prabhu ,  Danny Cam Toan Lu ,  Garry Kwong ,  David Tanner

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Chuck Luu ,  Gopalakrishna B. Prabhu ,  Danny Cam Toan Lu ,  Garry Kwong ,  David Tanner

IPC: H05K3/10

CPC classification number: H05K3/321 ,  H01L21/67138 ,  H01L21/67712 ,  H01L21/67727 ,  H01L21/67754 ,  H01L21/6776 ,  H01L31/0201 ,  H01L31/046 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/188 ,  H05K2203/0278 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of forming an electrical connection on a device. In one embodiment, the electrical connection is attached to the device via an adhesive having electrically conductive particles disposed therein. In one embodiment, the adhesive is cured while applying pressure such that the conductive particles align, have a reduced particle-to-particle spacing, or come into contact with each other to provide a more directly conductive (less resistive) path between the electrical connection and the device. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method for forming an electrical lead on a partially formed solar cell during formation of the solar cell device is provided. The method comprises placing a side-buss wire onto a pattern of electrically conductive adhesive disposed on a back contact layer of a solar cell device substrate, laminating the side-buss wire and electrically conductive adhesive between the solar cell device substrate and a back glass substrate to form a composite solar cell structure, and curing the electrically conductive adhesive while applying pressure and heat to the composite solar cell structure

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种在设备上形成电连接的方法。 在一个实施例中，电连接通过其中布置有导电颗粒的粘合剂附接到装置。 在一个实施方案中，粘合剂在施加压力下固化，使得导电颗粒对准，具有减小的颗粒间距或彼此接触以在电连接之间提供更直接的导电（较小电阻）的路径 和设备。 在本发明的一个实施例中，提供了在形成太阳能电池器件期间在部分形成的太阳能电池上形成电引线的方法。 该方法包括将侧面布线布置在设置在太阳能电池器件基板的背接触层上的导电粘合剂图案上，在侧太阳能电池器件基板和背玻璃基板之间层叠侧母线和导电粘合剂 以形成复合太阳能电池结构，并且在对复合太阳能电池结构施加压力和加热的同时固化导电粘合剂

公开(公告)号：US20090242666A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12079590

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: B05B3/04

CPC classification number: B05B1/1636 ,  B05B3/04 ,  B05B15/18 ,  Y10S239/19

Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable showerhead that provides a variety of distinct discharge water patterns. The showerhead features a ceramic disk assembly that provide long-life and reliable operation to the showerhead. The showerhead includes a wand having a receiver with a discharge outlet and a depending lug. The disk assembly includes an upper ceramic disk fixedly positioned within the receiver, and has a curvilinear groove and a water inlet hole that receives water from the wand's discharge outlet. A lower ceramic disk is movably positioned within the receiver against the upper disk, and has a plurality of outlet holes arrayed along the periphery. A bushing resides within a central opening of the lower disk and operably connects the lower disk to the receiver. An outlet assembly is operably connected to the lower disk, and includes an inner faceplate with a plurality of discharge outlets, and an outer faceplate with a plurality of discharge outlets. An adjusting ring is operably connected to the lower disk. An operator rotates the adjusting ring to move the showerhead between various disk positions to attain the desired water discharge pattern.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种可调节的喷头，其提供各种不同的排水模式。 淋浴头具有陶瓷盘组件，可为淋浴头提供长寿命和可靠的操作。 喷头包括具有带有排出口和悬垂凸耳的接收器的魔杖。 盘组件包括固定地定位在接收器内的上陶瓷盘，并且具有曲线槽和从入口出水口接收水的进水孔。 下陶瓷盘可移动地定位在接收器内抵靠上盘，并且具有沿着周边排列的多个出口孔。 衬套位于下盘的中心开口内并可操作地将下盘与接收器连接。 出口组件可操作地连接到下盘，并且包括具有多个排出口的内面板和具有多个排出口的外面板。 调节环可操作地连接到下盘。 操作者旋转调节环以将喷头移动到各个盘位置之间，以获得所需的排水模式。

公开(公告)号：US20090020892A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US11779423

申请日：2007-07-18

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L21/31 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01L29/125 ,  B82Y10/00

Abstract: A method for selectively altering a predetermined portion of an object or an external member in contact with the predetermined portion of the object is disclosed. The method includes selectively electrically addressing the predetermined portion, thereby locally resistive heating the predetermined portion, and exposing the object, including the predetermined portion, to the external member.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于选择性地改变与物体的预定部分接触的物体或外部构件的预定部分的方法。 该方法包括选择性地电寻址预定部分，由此局部地阻止加热预定部分，并将包括预定部分的物体暴露于外部构件。

公开(公告)号：US07391511B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11700986

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: A Raman signal-enhancing structure includes a substrate and a plurality of protrusions located at predetermined positions relative to a surface of the substrate. Each protrusion includes a Raman signal-enhancing material and has cross-sectional dimensions of less than about 50 nanometers. The structure also includes an edge that includes an intersection between two nonparallel surfaces of at least one protrusion. A Raman spectroscopy system includes such a Raman signal-enhancing structure, and Raman spectroscopy may be performed on an analyte using such structures and systems. A method for forming such a Raman signal-enhancing structure includes nanoimprint lithography.

Abstract translation: 拉曼信号增强结构包括基板和位于相对于基板的表面的预定位置处的多个突起。 每个突起包括拉曼信号增强材料并且具有小于约50纳米的横截面尺寸。 该结构还包括边缘，其包括至少一个突起的两个不平行表面之间的交叉点。 拉曼光谱系统包括这样的拉曼信号增强结构，并且可以使用这种结构和系统对分析物进行拉曼光谱。 形成这种拉曼信号增强结构的方法包括纳米压印光刻。