Abstract:
Molecular filters are disclosed herein. An example of the molecular filter includes a rolled substrate having an interior surface and opposed ends that are substantially orthogonal to the interior surface. The rolled substrate defines a layer and a fluid flow path extending from one of the opposed ends to another of the opposed ends. A template is positioned on the interior surface of the rolled substrate. The template includes a matrix, and molecule template locations formed in the matrix.
Abstract:
Molecular filters are disclosed herein. An example of the molecular filter includes a rolled substrate having an interior surface and opposed ends that are substantially orthogonal to the interior surface. The rolled substrate defines a layer and a fluid flow path extending from one of the opposed ends to another of the opposed ends. A template is positioned on the interior surface of the rolled substrate. The template includes a matrix, and molecule template locations formed in the matrix.
Abstract:
An X-ray imaging apparatus includes a top transparent conductive layer and a bottom transparent conductive layer electrically connected to the top transparent conductive layer. The apparatus also includes an X-ray field modulator positioned adjacent to the bottom transparent conductive layer and an electro-optic layer positioned between the X-ray field modulator and the top transparent conductive layer. The X-ray field modulator is configured to modulate one of a resistance and a charge level therethrough when exposed to different X-ray levels to thereby create different levels of voltage drop across the electro-optic layer. In addition, the different levels of voltage drop causes varying optical properties to appear in the electro-optic layer.
Abstract:
Provided is a low cost system and method for forming electronic devices, especially large surface area devices. The process of imprint lithography is combined with alternate manufacturing techniques to fabricate the devices. Initially, a template imprints a three-dimensional pattern into a resist layer deposited on a flexible substrate. The resist layer is cured using ultraviolet light or other curing techniques. After curing, the 3-D pattern is modified using one of several techniques to include inkjetting, electrodeposition or laser patterning. In one embodiment, a semi-fluid material may be jetted into channels formed in the pattern, thereby forming conductive or insulating lead lines. Alternatively, a two-dimensional pattern may be jetted onto the resist layer. Final processing may include multiple etch-mask-etch steps. The integration of techniques into a single system provides a low cost, efficient method for manufacturing high quality, large surface area electronic devices.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an anti-counterfeiting system. In a particular embodiment, the anti-counterfeiting system has a first structure having a plurality of three-dimensional nanostructures, each having a height dimension less than a wavelength of visible light. In addition, there is a second structure having a second plurality of three-dimensional nanostructures, each having a height dimension less than a wavelength of visible light. The first and second structures are configured to couple together. An alignment mechanism is operable to align the first structure to the second structure and establish proximate contact between the first and second pluralities of nanostructures. With respect to the first and second structures, each encodes part of an authentication key. The authentication key includes pre-determined elements and interaction modalities. The resolution of the structures makes them copy-resistant. An associated method of use is also provided.
Abstract:
This invention provides a thin film device with layer isolation structures. Specifically, a plurality of patterned thin film device layers provide a first rail and a second rail. There is at least one overpass between the first rail and the second rail. The overpass is defined by an array of spaced holes disposed transversely through the continuous material of the first rail on either side of the overpass. The holes are in communication with isolation voids adjacent to the second rail adjacent to the overpass.
Abstract:
This invention provides a method of forming at least one pressure switch thin film device. The method includes providing a substrate and depositing a plurality of thin film device layers as a stack upon the substrate. An imprinted 3D template structure is provided upon the plurality of thin film device layers. The plurality of thin film device layers and the 3D template structure are then etched and at least one thin film device layer is undercut to provide a plurality of aligned electrical contact pairs and adjacent spacer posts. A flexible membrane providing a plurality of separate electrical contacts is deposited upon the spacer posts, the separate electrical contacts overlapping the contact pairs. The spacer posts provide a gap between the electrical contacts and the contact pairs.
Abstract:
Provided is an article of manufacturer with anti-counterfeit properties a consumable, having taggant nanoparticles dispersed within it. Each taggant nanoparticle has at least one known physical characteristic such as, the taggant nanoparticles being a predetermined combination of nanoparticles providing at least two different taggant physical characteristics as a taggant code encoding product identification for the consumable so as to permit identification of the consumable. The physical characteristics in an embodiment include a combination of fluorescence, particle size, shape, and/or magnetic properties.
Abstract:
An addressing circuit is operable to address one or more memory elements in a cross-point memory array. The addressing circuit includes first and second sets of address lines for addressing the cross-point memory array. The address circuit also includes pull-up and pull-down circuit elements. Both the pull-up and pull-down circuit elements and the address lines include cross-point resistive elements.
Abstract:
A method for displaying facial features includes generating an image with facial features on a nonplanar surface and positioning the image on the nonplanar surface to indicate a direction of gaze and enhance nonverbal communication associated with the facial features. The apparatus for displaying facial features includes a nonplanar surface, an image generation device that creates an image with facial features on the nonplanar surface and a positioning system that positions the image on the nonplanar surface to indicate a direction of gaze and enhance nonverbal communication associated with the facial features.