Abstract: Embodiments of compressing data are disclosed.

Abstract: Solid freeform fabrication systems, powder supply bins for solid freeform fabrication systems, and methods of solid freeform fabrication are disclosed. One exemplary solid freeform fabrication system includes a powder supply bin, a build bin, a roller, and a print head disposed above the build bin that deposits a binder onto the powder in the build bin in a preselected pattern, the supply bin and/or the build bin translating in a x- and/or y-direction relative to the print head.

Abstract: A method for forming a powder phosphor electroluminescent display includes forming a dielectric film on a plurality of sides of an uncoated phosphor layer, wherein the dielectric film is formed via a polymer multilayer process.

Abstract: Embodiments including a charge responsive optical material are disclosed.

Abstract: Solid freeform fabrication systems, powder supply bins for solid freeform fabrication systems, and methods of solid freeform fabrication are disclosed. One exemplary solid freeform fabrication system includes a powder supply bin, a build bin, a roller, and a print head disposed above the build bin that deposits a binder onto the powder in the build bin in a preselected pattern, the supply bin and/or the build bin translating in a x- and/or y-direction relative to the print head.

Abstract: A gas generation system includes a chemical reactor configured to produce a gas from a continuous flow of aqueous solution, and includes a pump configured to control the flow of the aqueous solution through the chemical reactor to control a production rate of the gas.

Abstract: A projection system includes a cabinet having a surface with an aperture therein, a projector disposed within the cabinet, adapted to project light through the aperture in the surface of the cabinet, and a lens disposed in the aperture to project the light onto a screen disposed generally non-parallel to the cabinet surface having the aperture.

Abstract: Solid freeform fabrication systems, powder supply bins for solid freeform fabrication systems, and methods of solid freeform fabrication are disclosed. One exemplary solid freeform fabrication system includes a removable powder supply bin, a build bin, a roller, and a print head disposed above the build bin that deposits a binder onto the powder in the build bin in a preselected pattern.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a method, coating and system for conductive patterning are disclosed.

Abstract: An enhanced-contrast projection screen and method of controlling such screens are disclosed. An embodiment of a dynamic projection screen includes a passive layer and at least one active layer. The active layer is superimposed on at least a portion of the passive layer and is adapted to selectively toggle between being transparent and being opaque. A method of controlling such a screen includes determining desired dimensions of a reflective region, and activating at least a portion of an active layer superimposed on at least a portion of a passive layer. The active layer is adapted to selectively toggle between being transparent and opaque.

Abstract: Embodiments of a token configured to interact are disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor/switching device configuration that includes a substrate and at least one element imprinted on the substrate containing an electroconductive material.

Abstract: A projection screen unit includes a first projection surface optimized for a predetermined range of ambient conditions and a second projection surface optimized for a second, different range of ambient conditions.

Abstract: A screen has an active material, having at least one optical property responsive to an electric field, disposed between electrodes, and a controller coupled to at least one of the electrodes for controlling the electric field in response to a signal received by the controller.

Abstract: A method of conveying information from an electronic identification label to an interrogator includes coupling energy from an external field into a resonant circuit of the electronic identification label. The method also includes the electronic identification label periodically storing and discharging an amount of the coupled energy wherein the period that the electronic identification label stores and discharges the energy conveys information about the electronic identification label to the interrogator.

Abstract: An enhanced-contrast projection screen and method of controlling such screens are disclosed. An embodiment of a dynamic projection screen includes a passive layer and at least one active layer. The active layer is superimposed on at least a portion of the passive layer and is adapted to selectively toggle between being transparent and being opaque. A method of controlling such a screen includes determining desired dimensions of a reflective region, and activating at least a portion of an active layer superimposed on at least a portion of a passive layer. The active layer is adapted to selectively toggle between being transparent and opaque.

Abstract: A motor hub is disclosed. The motor hub comprises a housing for a motor. The housing is rotatable around an axis of rotation of the motor. The motor hub also has marks arranged on a surface of the housing, and spaces between the marks. The marks and spaces form a pattern readable for sensing a rotational speed of the motor.

Abstract: A method of conveying information to an interrogator includes the interrogator sensing the presence of a resonant radio frequency circuit that is tuned to a first resonant frequency.

Abstract: A projection screen unit includes a first projection surface optimized for a predetermined range of ambient conditions and a second projection surface optimized for a second, different range of ambient conditions.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for forming components or circuits by ejecting a fluid including materials in a single ligament are disclosed.