Abstract: The present invention provides optical multilayer films comprising a plurality of first optical layers, each first optical layer containing a first functional additive; and a plurality of second optical layers, each second optical layer optionally containing a second functional additive. The optical multilayer films have both high functionality and high transparency.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including selective conductive contacts includes the step of depositing a resist over first and second memory device components, each of the first and second components comprising junctions formed in the substrate and a gate formed on the substrate between the junctions. The resist is then removed from the second components to thereby form a resist opening above each of the second component control gates and junctions. The resist is then etched to thereby expose each of the first component control gates but not the substrate surrounding the first component control gates. Conductive contacts are then formed on the exposed first component control gates, and the second component control gates and junctions.

Abstract: The Instant Messaging capability of an IP multimedia subsystem is utilized to support call transfer service for VoIP users. A call transfer request from a first VoIP user to a second VoIP user is sent to the IP multimedia subsystem in a predetermined non-standard SIP communication. The IP multimedia subsystem invokes Instant Messaging service in response to the predetermined non-standard SIP communication, and Instant Messaging service is then utilized to support the call transfer dialogue.

Abstract: The present method of fabricating a memory device includes the steps of providing a dielectric layer, providing an opening in the dielectric layer, providing a first conductive body in the opening in the dielectric layer, providing a switching body in the opening, and providing a second conductive body in the opening.

Abstract: A present method of fabricating a memory device includes the steps of providing a dielectric layer;, providing an opening in the dielectric layer, providing a first conductive body in the opening, providing a switching body in the opening, the first conductive body and switching body filling the opening, and providing a second conductive body over the switching body. In an alternate embodiment, a second dielectric layer is provided over the first-mentioned dielectric layer, and the switching body is provided in an opening in the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: A SIP Gateway (SIPGW) coupled to an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is disclosed that detects when a first party, using a Plain Ordinary Telephone Service (POTS) telephone coupled to the SIPGW and participating in a call, performs a hook flash action. In response, the SIPGW sends to the IMS a first SIP INFO message indicating that the POTS telephone has performed the hook flash. In response to a first SIP INFO message indicating that a first party has performed a first hook flash, an Application Server (AS) in an IMS places on hold a second party participating in the call. The AS may also cause a Media Server to receive information from the first party identifying a call feature to be provided, where the call feature is one of simple call hold, consultation call hold, attended call transfer and unattended call transfer.

Abstract: A configurable multimedia SIP client and method are disclosed. As one example, a configurable multimedia SIP client is disclosed, which includes a client user interface, a call processing configuration manager, and a configuration adaptor coupled to the client user interface and the call processing configuration manager. The configuration adaptor is operable to receive configuration information, extract user interface information and call processing functional information from the received configuration information, convey the user interface information to the client user interface, and convey the call processing functional information to the call processing configuration manager.

Abstract: The effectiveness of an oxidative sterilization process is determined by exposing a known amount of a primary amine or aldehyde indicator chemical to an oxidative germicide. The oxidative germicide reacts with the indicator chemical. The amount of indicator chemical remaining after exposure to the germicide is determined by reacting the indicator chemical with a dye precursor chemical to form a colored product. The amount of indicator chemical remaining is determined from the intensity of the color of the colored product. The amount of indicator chemical remaining on the substrate is a measure of the effectiveness of the germicidal treatment. The dye precursor is an aldehyde when the indicator chemical is a primary amine and a primary amine when the indicator chemical is an aldehyde. An integrator for determining the effectiveness of the germicidal process includes an indicator chemical, where the indicator chemical is a primary amine or an aldehyde.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for planarizing substrate surfaces with low dishing. Aspects of the invention provide methods of using compositions comprising an abrasive selected from the group consisting of alumina and ceria and a surfactant for chemical mechanical planarization of substrates to remove polysilicon.

Abstract: A device and a method for rapidly determining the effectiveness of sterilization or disinfection processes are provided. The method involves contacting a biological indicator containing a known number of live spores to a sterilization or disinfection process. When the spores are killed, the minerals in the spores are released. Water is contacted with the dead spores to form an aqueous solution. A parameter related to the concentration of a mineral in the aqueous solution is measured. The effectiveness of the germicidal process is determined from the parameter and the initial number of spores in the biological indicator. Measuring the parameter by measuring the conductivity of the aqueous solution is particularly effective and sensitive.

Abstract: The Instant Messaging capability of an IP multimedia subsystem is utilized to support call transfer service for VoIP users. A call transfer request from a first VoIP user to a second VoIP user is sent to the IP multimedia subsystem in a predetermined non-standard SIP communication. The IP multimedia subsystem invokes Instant Messaging service in response to the predetermined non-standard SIP communication, and Instant Messaging service is then utilized to support the call transfer dialogue.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus and method to determine the health of a substrate process such as, for example, a pre-clean process using plasma to remove copper oxide from a copper layer on a substrate, and the point at which the process has ended. In one aspect, optical characteristics and/or chamber impedance are used to determine the process end-point and/or process chamber health.

Abstract: A semiconductor processing chamber has been utilized to perform sequential deposition of high-K Al2O3 thin films on a substrate disposed in the chamber employing low viscosity precursors. The method commences with introduction of an aluminum precursor into the processing chamber. In this manner, a monolayer of aluminum precursor is chemisorbed onto the substrate surface. Thereafter, non-chemisorbed aluminum precursor is purged from the processing chamber, followed by introduction of an oxygen precursor. The oxygen precursor reacts with the chemisorbed layer, resulting in a monolayer of Al2O3. Finally, excess oxygen precursor and by-products of the reaction are purged completing the sequential deposition cycle. The sequential deposition cycle can be repeated to grow the Al2O3 film to a desired thickness.

Abstract: A semiconductor processing chamber has been utilized to perform sequential deposition of high-K Al2O3 thin films on a substrate disposed in the chamber employing low viscosity precursors. The method commences with introduction of an aluminum precursor into the processing chamber. In this manner, a monolayer of aluminum precursor is chemisorbed onto the substrate surface. Thereafter, non-chemisorbed aluminum precursor is purged from the processing chamber, followed by introduction of an oxygen precursor. The oxygen precursor reacts with the chemisorbed layer, resulting in a monolayer of Al2O3. Finally, excess oxygen precursor and by-products of the reaction are purged completing the sequential deposition cycle. The sequential deposition cycle can be repeated to grow the Al2O3 film to a desired thickness.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus and method to determine the health of a substrate process such as, for example, a pre-clean process using plasma to remove copper oxide from a copper layer on a substrate, and the point at which the process has ended. In one aspect, optical characteristics and/or chamber impedance are used to determine the process end-point and/or process chamber health.