Abstract:
A system and method for performing Raman spectroscopy using a heterodyne detection scheme are described. The heterodyne detection scheme can combine a modulated portion of radiation having passed through a sample to be analyzed with a reference radiation to produce a combined frequency signal. At least a portion of the reference radiation can be filtered out of the combined frequency signal, resulting in a filtered frequency signal. Information related to the sample can be determined based upon the filtered signal. The determined information can then be analyzed to determine a chemical composition of the sample.
Abstract:
Techniques described herein generally relate to generating an audio signal with a speaker. In some examples, a speaker device is described that includes a membrane and a shutter. The membrane can be configured to oscillate along a first directional path and at a first frequency effective to generate an ultrasonic acoustic signal. The shutter can be positioned about the membrane and configured to modulate the ultrasonic acoustic signal such that an audio signal can be generated.
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and computer readable storage media for preventing side-channel attacks are disclosed. A computing resource, such as a virtual machine, operating on a computing device or within a computing environment may be duplicated. Properties associated with the computing resource and the duplicate computing resource may be monitored for discrepancies. The discrepancies may be indicative of a security event, such as a virus or side-channel attack. Detected security events may be handled by replacing a computing resource with a duplicate computing resource.
Abstract:
In one example of digital media privacy protection, a computer-readable medium stores computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause one or more processors to execute operations including capturing at least one image file, obfuscating at least all facial images included in the captured image file, comparing all facial images included in the captured image file against a locally stored privacy policy, unobfuscating those of the facial images included in the captured image file for which the comparison against the locally stored privacy policy results in a positive match, and rendering the captured image file.
Abstract:
Optical sensors for use in examining and analyzing a fluid material are described. The optical sensors include a channel configured to transport a fluid material to be examined and analyzed, a first waveguide positioned adjacent to the channel and configured to guide radiation through the channel and a first tunable grating defined on the first waveguide and configured to variably define a cavity for selecting a first wavelength of the radiation.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally described for projecting structured light patterns onto an Augmented Reality (AR) scene in order to track AR camera motion in AR systems. In some examples, structured light patterns may be projected onto the AR scene from a light source in the same plane as the AR camera in order to preserve a consistent reference point for detecting the structured light pattern. The AR camera may detect the structured light patterns and determine the location of the AR camera based on a distance analysis of the detected structured light patterns. Based on the changing locations of the AR camera, the system may track the movement of the AR camera as its location relative to the AR scene changes.
Abstract:
Technologies are generally disclosed for methods and systems for securing data. An example method may include storing, by a processing device, the data in a memory. The data may be encrypted and accessible only with the use of a decryption key. The method may further include receiving, by the processing device, one or more permission requests to access the data and requesting, by the processing device, the decryption key. In response to receiving the decryption key, the method may include authenticating, by the processing device, the decryption key to verify one or more permissions, and allowing, by the processing device, access to the data in accordance with the one or more permissions.
Abstract:
Optical filters, optical sensor arrays and methods for assembling the same and systems incorporating the same are disclosed. An optical filter may include a first stack, a second stack and a spacer layer. The first stack may include alternating layers of a first material having a first refractive index and a second material having a second refractive index that differs from the first refractive index. The second stack may include alternating layers of the first material and the second material. The spacer layer may be positioned between the first stack and the second stack to form a stacked assembly. The spacer layer may include a patterned layer including the first material and the second material. At least a portion of the patterned layer may include a pattern composed of the first material.
Abstract:
An assembly (200) including a first wafer (202), a second wafer (202), a spacing wafer (204) configured to be positioned between the first wafer and the second wafer, and a plurality of spacing elements (216) configured to be positioned within the spacing wafer and to contact the first wafer and the second wafer, the spacing elements sized to define a spacing distance between the first wafer and the second wafer. A method for mounting a lens element (502) at a focus distance from a base layer (508) is also disclosed. The method comprises: affixing a plurality of spacing elements (504) to the lens element; applying a quantity of deformable material (506) to each of the plurality of spacing elements; applying a pressing force to the lens assembly and applying heat to the deformable material until a distance between the lens element and the base layer equals the focus distance.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for calibrating a chemical sensing system are disclosed. Detection of a substance using a first chemical sensor in a chemical sensing system may be initiated at a first time. The first chemical sensor may output a first sensor value. Detection of the substance using a second chemical sensor in a chemical sensing system may be initiated at a second time that differs from the first time by a delta value. The second chemical sensor may output a second sensor value. The chemical sensing system may be calibrated based on the first and second sensor values at the second time and the first and second sensor values at a current time.