Abstract: System and method for controlling of one or more intelligent devices located in proximity with each other at a single location comprises a computer system having screen display terminal including mouse device for providing user-enabled movement of a cursor within a border of the screen display terminal, a detecting system for tracking movement of the cursor and generating a signal indicating when the cursor has reached a border of the screen display terminal; a control system responsive to the signal for tracking further user-enabled movement of the mouse device beyond the screen display border as provided by the mouse device, the control system including: a visual indicator device for providing visual indicator of corresponding cursor movement outside the screen border, and an interactive device for enabling functional operation of an intelligent device pointed to by the visual indicator; the interactive device operating in conjunction with the mouse device for providing activation and functional operation o

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for initiating a start-up operation of a system (1′) having a master device (1) and a slave device (14a-14n). The method comprises steps of: A) exercising the slave device (14a-14n) using the master device (1) to determine a temporal range within which temporal relationships of electrical signals need to be set in order to operate the system (1′) without error; B) setting the temporal relationships of the electrical signals so as to be within the determined temporal range; and C) storing a record of the determined temporal range, for subsequent use in operating the system (1′). In one embodiment of the invention, the system (1′) includes a memory control system of a computer system (1″), and the slave device (14a-14n) includes memory devices of the computer system (1″).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer system that has at least two computers which are connected via cordless telephone. The handset of the cordless telephone is integrated with a portable computer and the base station of the cordless telephone is integrated with a regular desktop or desk-side computer. The hand-held computer includes a microprocessor, a display, storage, a keypad to enter data, a microphone to receive voice data and speak to play voice data, and an antenna to communicate with the base station. The base station includes receiver and transmitter and an antenna, signal controller and the means for acting to a telephone system. The apparatus can be adapted for use with a television and a VCR.

Abstract: A structure of an enhanced durability interconnector to reliably interconnect modules having high density type contacts, such as found in modules having solder ball connections (SBC), to a connecting article such as a printed circuit board. The structure comprising a means to provide the SBC type contact a mating surface having a wide contact area. Furthermore, the electrical connecting medium within the interconnector, which is embedded in an elastomeric material to provide compliance, is strengthened by using two or more embedded wires in combination for each wide contact area contact. The interconnector is incorporated into a fixture to compress the interconnector between the SBC module and the connecting article. The fixture having further capability to align the connections, control the compression pressure and to prevent over-compression.

Abstract: A methodology and circuit modeling structure for analyzing the packaging of electrical circuits and determining electrical circuit properties, e.g., inductance, capacitance, of circuits and circuit structures found in VLSI chips, PC cards, boards, microwave circuits, etc. The methodology and circuit modeling structure includes modifying the original signal line structure in the circuit to be analyzed by including a shadow line structure in the analyzed circuit and locating the shadow line structure between a ground plane structure and an associated signal line structure at an infinitesimal distance above the ground plane. Additionally, for each shadow line structure, there is provided a first via structure for connecting a first end of said shadow line to the ground plane and, a second via structure connecting a second end of the shadow line to the ground plane.

Abstract: Positive lithographic patterns are produced by imagewise exposing to actinic light, x-ray or e-beam a polymer having pendant recurring groups selected from the group consisting of —COO—CH2—CH(OH)—(CH2)x—H wherein x is 0-20; —COO—CH2—CH(OH)—(CH2)y—HE—(CH2)z—H; and mixtures thereof; wherein HE is O or S; and each y and z individually is 1-18; and mixtures thereof; and then developing the polymer in an aqueous base developer. The developer can be any of the conventional or commonly used ones as well as the special developers discussed below. Positive lithographic patterns are also produced by imagewise exposing to actinic light, x-ray or e-beam a photosensitive polymeric material to provide free carboxylic acid groups; and then developing by contacting with an aqueous developer solution of about 0.

Abstract: Integrated circuit fabrication technique for constructing novel MEMS devices, specifically band-pass filter resonators, in a manner compatible with current integrated circuit processing, and completely encapsulated to optimize performance and eliminate environmental corrosion. The final devices may be constructed of single-crystal silicon, eliminating the mechanical problems associated with using polycrystalline or amorphous materials. However, other materials may be used for the resonator. The final MEMS device lies below the substrate surface, enabling further processing of the integrated circuit, without protruding structures. The MEMS device is about the size of a SRAM cell, and may be easily incorporated into existing integrated circuit chips. The natural frequency of the device may be altered with post-processing or electronically controlled using voltages and currents compatible with integrated circuits.

Abstract: Raster demodulation apparatus for a raster-scanned cathode ray tube display comprises control means (400) for varying the shape of at least one scanned electron beam spot (661-663) in a direction perpendicular to scan lines of the raster. The control means (400) comprises an electro-magnet (700) for mounting on the neck of the cathode ray tube. The magnet (700) has eight pole pieces (720-790) spaced around the neck of the cathode ray tube (210). A winding (710) passes around each of the pole pieces (720-790) in succession in opposite directions so that, when an electrical current (I) is passed through the winding, adjacent pole pieces (720-790) around the neck of the cathode ray tube have different magnetic polarity to generate, within the neck of the cathode ray tube (210), a magnetic field in which magnetic lines of force (680) pass through the or each electron beam (661-663) only in a direction parallel to the scan lines of the raster.

Abstract: A three dimensional packaging architecture for ultimate high performance computers and methods for fabricating thereof are described. The packgage allows very dense packaging of multiple integrated circuit chips for minimum communication distances and maximum clock speeds of the computer. The packaging structure is formed from a plurality of subassemblies. Each subassembly is formed from a substrate which has on at least one side thereof at least one integrated circuit device. Between adjacent subassemblies there is disposed a second substrate. There are electrical interconnection means to electrically interconnect contact locations on the subassembly to contact locations on the second substrate. The electrical interconnection means can be solder mounds, wire bonds and the like. The first substrate provides electrical signal intercommunication between the electronic devices and each subassembly. The second substrate provides ground and power distribution to the plurality of subassemblies.

Abstract: Communication signal mixing and filtering systems and methods utilizing an encapsulated micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device. Furthermore, disclosed is a method of fabricating a simple, unitarily constructed micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device which combines the steps of signal mixing and filtering, and which is smaller, less expensive and more reliable in construction and operation than existing devices currently employed in the technology.

Abstract: Deaggregated substituted and unsubstituted polyparaphenylenes, polyparaphenylevevinyles, polyanilines, polyazines, polythiophenes, poly-p-phenylene sulfides, polyfuranes, polypyrroles, polyselenophene, polyaccetylenes formed from soluble precursors and combinations thereof and copolymers thereof and methods of fabrication are described. The deaggregated polymer molecules when subsequently doped show higher electrical conductivity. Agents such as lithium chloride, m-cresol and nonylphenol are used to deaggregate the polymer molecules. The deaggregating agents can be added prior to or during doping the molecules.

Abstract: A new group of non-chemically amplified negative tone water/aqueous base developable (photo) resists based on redistribution of carbon-oxygen bonds in pendant ester groups of the polymers has been found.

Abstract: An optical system for a projection display employing three reflective spatial light modulations (SLM's) is described. Two or the three SLM imaging paths employ typical image combining and projection optical techniques. However, the third SLM imaging path employs a relay lens to produce an intermediate image of the SLM which is subsequently combined with the other two images. Each color component is directed onto one of three SLM's, each through its own polarizing beamsplitter (PBS) cube. In two of the three SLM's, image forming light is reflected from each SLM and passes through its respective PBS, and the two colors are then recombined using a dichroic coating. A lens then images the two-color image, and projects it onto a screens. The third SLM traverses a completely separate path. In this case, the image forming light reflected by the SLM and passing through the PBS is first imaged by a relay lens of approximately unity magnification to produce an intermediate image plane.

Abstract: A means to fabricate a color filter for use in a display, such as a liquid crystal display, in which a physical barrier is created which prevents the flow of a liquid dye after application and ensures that individual cells are filled with only the desired color. Additionally, a means is disclosed which creates a surface with all colors initially present, followed by an exposure means and a development means which enables the desired color to fill the desired cell.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer selected from a precursor to an electrically conductive polymer and an electrically conductive polymer. The polymer has a branched structure. The polymer is formed from polymerization of momomers of which at least one monomer has more than one polymerizable site. One of the polymerizable monomers or units can have structural formula X—(M)n where X is a base element of the unit, M is the polymerization functional site, n is the number of M sites; and n>1. The polymer can be formed from more than one polymerization unit having different base elements, polymerization functional units and different values of n.

Abstract: The invention detects signs of emerging illness, such as flu, skin cancer, backache, etc., among the general population and individuals. The detection of symptoms of illness is performed through the utilization of embedded devices equipped with various sensors, such as cameras, glasses, wrist watches, TVs, fire warning systems, and having the ability to analyze the detected information and to transmit that information via wireless and regular communication channels to a central server for a more detailed analysis and possible action. The information about locally detected symptoms is gathered at central location and processed to ascertain whether there is a new epidemic of a flu, therefore enabling early shipment of a flu vaccine which prevents the spread of the disease.

Abstract: A structure and method of fabrication are described. The structure is a combination of a polymeric material and particles, e.g. Cu, having an electrically conductive coating, e.g. Sn. Heat is applied to fuse the coating of adjacent particles. The polymeric material is a thermoplastic phenoxy polymer or a styrene allyl alcohol resin. The structure is disposed between two electrically conductive surfaces, e.g. chip and substrate pads, to provide electrical interconnection and adhesion between their pads.

Abstract: This invention describes fabrication procedures to construct MEMS devices, specifically band-pass filter resonators, in a manner compatible with current integrated circuit processing. The final devices are constructed of single-crystal silicon, eliminating the mechanical problems associated with using polycrystalline silicon or amorphous silicon. The final MEMS device lies below the silicon surface, allowing further processing of the integrated circuit, without any protruding structures. The MEMS device is about the size of a SRAM cell, and may be easily incorporated into existing integrated circuit chips. The natural frequency of the device may be altered with post-processing or electronically controlled using voltages and currents compatible with integrated circuits.

Abstract: A composition comprising a thermoset resin which may or may not contain fluorine, bromine or both and containing at least one bromine-containing homo- or multicomponent thermoplastic polymer modifier optionally containing a different halogen which is soluble in the thermoset. Said thermoplastic polymer undergoes an in-situ phase separation process during cure to form a microphase-separated multiphase thermoset material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to developer compositions for poly-alpha-acrylate or methacrylate based resists giving high contrast and whose components are closely matched in boiling points. The use of the present developer improved the critical dimensional uniformity of images developed in a positive electron beam resist. More particularly, the present invention is directed to developer formulations whose compositions are directed to enhanced printed linearity, better across the plate uniformity, and improved contrast of the imaged positive resists. Such a improved developer can be used for the positive resist exposed by photons, electrons, ions, or X-rays.