SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SENSITIVE THERMAL IMAGING
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SENSITIVE THERMAL IMAGING 有权
    用于敏感热成像的系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160070125A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14845941

    申请日:2015-09-04

    摘要: The high-pixel-count uncooled thermal imaging arrays disclosed herein have liquid crystal (LC) microcavity transducers separate from the read-out integrated circuit (ROIC). The transducer converts incident infrared (IR) radiation in birefringence changes that can be measured with visible light. In other words, the system uses the temperature sensitivity of the LC birefringence to convert the IR scene to a visible image. Measurements on sample arrays indicate that the LC material quality is similar to that of bulk samples and has good noise performance. Additionally, high-fill-factor arrays on fused-silica substrates may be processed to enable optimization of conditions for greatly improved temperature sensitivity. An additional IR absorber layer may be integrated into the process to tune the structure for the infrared.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开的高像素数未冷却的热成像阵列具有与读出的集成电路(ROIC)分离的液晶(LC)微腔换能器。 传感器将入射红外(IR)辐射转换成可用可见光测量的双折射变化。 换句话说,该系统使用LC双折射的温度敏感度将IR场景转换成可见图像。 样品阵列上的测量表明,LC材料质量与散装样品相似,具有良好的噪声性能。 另外,可以处理熔融二氧化硅衬底上的高填充因子阵列,以实现极大改善的温度敏感性的条件的优化。 可以在该过程中集成另外的IR吸收层以调谐红外线的结构。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL PHOTOALIGNMENT
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL PHOTOALIGNMENT 审中-公开
    液晶光栅的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160109760A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-21

    申请号:US14845924

    申请日:2015-09-04

    IPC分类号: G02F1/1337 G02F1/1333

    摘要: Liquid crystal photonic devices and microcavities filled with liquid crystal materials are becoming increasingly popular. These devices often present a challenge when it comes to creating a robust alignment layer in pre-assembled cells. Previous research on photo-definable alignment layers has shown that they have limited stability, particularly against subsequent light exposure. A method of infusing a dye into a microcavity to produce an effective photo-definable alignment layer is described, along with a method of utilizing a pre-polymer infused into the microcavity mixed with the liquid crystal to provide photostability. In this method, the polymer layer, formed under optical irradiation of liquid crystal cells, is effectively localized to a thin region near the substrate surface and thus provides a significant improvement in the photostability of the liquid crystal alignment. This versatile alignment layer method, which can be used in microcavities to displays, offers significant promise for new photonics applications.

    摘要翻译: 充满液晶材料的液晶光子器件和微腔变得越来越受欢迎。 当在预组装电池中创建稳健的配向层时,这些器件通常会面临挑战。 以前对光可定义对准层的研究表明,它们具有有限的稳定性,特别是对后续的曝光。 描述了将染料注入微腔以产生有效的光可定义取向层的方法,以及利用注入到与液晶混合的微腔中的预聚物以提供光稳定性的方法。 在该方法中,在液晶单元的光照射下形成的聚合物层有效地定位于基板表面附近的薄区域,从而显着地提高了液晶取向的光稳定性。 这种可用于显微镜的多功能对准层方法为新光子学应用提供了重要的前景。

    Light modulating mirror device and array
    4.
    发明授权
    Light modulating mirror device and array 失效
    光调制镜装置和阵列

    公开(公告)号:US07484857B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-03

    申请号:US11000427

    申请日:2004-11-30

    IPC分类号: G02B5/122 G02F1/03 G01J5/02

    CPC分类号: G02B26/0841 G02B5/122

    摘要: A deformable reflector includes a plurality of MEMS devices, each having an electrode membrane having a reflective surface thereon, a flat surface, and a pulldown electrode formed in the flat substrate. The electrode membrane has substantially a same flatness of the flat substrate when the electrode membrane comes into contact with the flat substrate across a majority of its surface area in response to a voltage being applied to the pulldown electrode. The electrode membrane has a two-dimensional curvature when no voltage is applied to the pulldown electrode.

    摘要翻译: 可变形反射器包括多个MEMS器件,每个MEMS器件具有其上具有反射表面的电极膜,平坦表面和形成在平坦衬底中的下拉电极。 当电极膜响应于施加到下拉电极的电压而在其大部分表面区域与平坦基板接触时,电极膜具有基本相同的平坦基板的平坦度。 当没有电压施加到下拉电极时,电极膜具有二维曲率。

    Micro-electro mechanical switch designs
    5.
    发明授权
    Micro-electro mechanical switch designs 有权
    微电机械开关设计

    公开(公告)号:US07218191B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-15

    申请号:US11092462

    申请日:2005-03-29

    IPC分类号: H01P1/10 H03K17/975

    摘要: A capacitive RF switch and DC RF switch include a fixed electrode having a thin layer of metal and at least one pull-down electrode. A moving plate has a plurality of corrugations and a selective finger design. The capacitive switch includes a selective finger that comes into contact with the fixed electrode so as to minimize the stiction between the moving plate and the fixed electrode when the switch is closed. The DC switch comprises a plurality of dimples that are formed on the selective portion of the moving plate and are positioned to come into contact with the fixed electrode when the switch is closed so as to increase the contact force and lower the resistance between the moving plate and fixed electrode.

    摘要翻译: 电容RF开关和DC RF开关包括具有薄层金属和至少一个下拉电极的固定电极。 移动板具有多个波纹和选择性手指设计。 电容开关包括与固定电极接触的选择性手指,以便当开关闭合时使移动板和固定电极之间的静摩擦最小化。 DC开关包括形成在移动板的选择部分上并且当开关闭合时定位成与固定电极接触的多个凹坑,以便增加接触力并降低移动板之间的电阻 和固定电极。

    Mechanical memory transistor
    6.
    发明授权
    Mechanical memory transistor 有权
    机械记忆晶体管

    公开(公告)号:US08704314B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US11951535

    申请日:2007-12-06

    申请人: Carl O. Bozler

    发明人: Carl O. Bozler

    摘要: A mechanical memory transistor includes a substrate having formed thereon a source region and a drain region. An oxide is formed upon a portion of the source region and upon a portion of the drain region. A pull up electrode is positioned above the substrate such that a gap is formed between the pull up electrode and the substrate. A movable gate has a first position and a second position. The movable gate is located in the gap between the pull up electrode and the substrate. The movable gate is in contact with the pull up electrode when the movable gate is in a first position and is in contact with the oxide to form a gate region when the movable gate is in the second position. The movable gate, in conjunction with the source region and the drain region and when the movable gate is in the second position, form a transistor that can be utilized as a non-volatile memory element.

    摘要翻译: 机械存储晶体管包括其上形成有源极区和漏极区的衬底。 在源区的一部分上和漏极区的一部分上形成氧化物。 上拉电极位于衬底之上,使得在上拉电极和衬底之间形成间隙。 可动门具有第一位置和第二位置。 可移动栅极位于上拉电极和基板之间的间隙中。 当可移动栅极处于第一位置时,可移动栅极与上拉电极接触并且当可移动栅极处于第二位置时与可动栅极接触以形成栅极区域。 可移动栅极与源极区域和漏极区域结合,并且当可移动栅极处于第二位置时,形成可用作非易失性存储元件的晶体管。

    Microelectro-mechanical system actuator device and reconfigurable circuits utilizing same
    7.
    发明授权
    Microelectro-mechanical system actuator device and reconfigurable circuits utilizing same 有权
    微电子机械系统致动器装置和利用其的可重构电路

    公开(公告)号:US06646525B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-11

    申请号:US09885713

    申请日:2001-06-20

    IPC分类号: H01P110

    摘要: A microelectro-mechanical device which includes a fixed electrode formed on a substrate, the fixed electrode including a transparent, high resistance layer, and a moveable electrode formed with an anisotropic stress in a predetermined direction and disposed adjacent the fixed electrode. The device includes first and second electrically conductive regions which are isolated from one another by the fixed electrode. The moveable electrode moves to cover the fixed electrode and to electrically couple to the second conductive region, thus electrically coupling the first and second conductive regions, in response to a potential being applied across the fixed and moveable electrodes. The fixed electrode is transparent to electromagnetic signals or waves and the moveable electrode impedes or allows transmission of electromagnetic signals or waves.

    摘要翻译: 一种微电子机械装置,其包括形成在基板上的固定电极,所述固定电极包括透明的高电阻层和在预定方向上形成有各向异性应力并且邻近所述固定电极设置的可移动电极。 该器件包括通过固定电极彼此隔离的第一和第二导电区域。 可移动电极移动以覆盖固定电极并且电耦合到第二导电区域,从而响应于施加在固定和可移动电极上的电势而电耦合第一和第二导电区域。 固定电极对电磁信号或波是透明的,并且可移动电极阻止或允许电磁信号或波的传输。