Abstract: A method is described for the growth of high-quality epitaxial silicon carbide (SiC) films and boules, using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique, which comprises the steps of supplying original species SiH4 and CCl4 into a growth chamber, decomposing at elevated temperatures, producing decomposition product SiH2, SiH, Si, CCl3, or CCl2, producing interaction product HCl, CH3Cl, CH4, or SiH2Cl2, etching by one of the byproducts HCl to suppress Si nucleation, providing main species SiCl2 and CH4 at a cooled insert located on sides of a substrate holder and at a shower-head located on top of the substrate holder, in the growth chamber, with proper Si to C atom ratio and Si to Cl atom ratio, to suppress parasitic deposits, and depositing SiC on a substrate at a proper growth substrate temperature (1500 to 1800 centigrade range).

Abstract: In one embodiment, we describe a method that generates seasonality rules for anomaly detection for a hierarchical/tree based data structure. A new algorithm for processing nodes in hierarchy, as well as business rules for nodes, is described. Variations and examples are given to describe different scopes and embodiments of the invention. Exclusion criteria and children nodes are used as some examples for the implementations, with flow charts to describe the methods of application, as examples.

Abstract: A new Intra-spinal decompression implant is introduced that comprises of two plate attachments to a titanium metal implant that fits between the spinous processes of the vertebrae in the lower back, decompressing the neuro elements. The invention has a number of new design features including: double axis adjustable side plates, stepped conical tipped body and piercing tips on side plates, among many mentioned in this disclosure, that improves the quality of the surgery and the result for the patient. More examples are given in this application.

Abstract: This is a novel SiC betavoltaic device (as an example) which comprises one or more “ultra shallow” P+N? SiC junctions and a pillared or planar device surface (as an example). Junctions are deemed “ultra shallow”, since the thin junction layer (which is proximal to the device's radioactive source) is only 300 nm to 5 nm thick (as an example). In one example, tritium is used as a fuel source. In other embodiments, radioisotopes (such as Nickel-63, promethium or phosphorus-33) may be used. Low energy beta sources, such as tritium, emit low energy beta-electrons that penetrate very shallow distances (as shallow as 5 nm) in semiconductors, including SiC, and can result in electron-hole pair creation near the surface of a semiconductor device rather than pair creation in a device's depletion region.

Abstract: A novel system for automated metadata generation of learning and knowledge Objects are presented. Such system automates the processes of adding descriptive and contextual information to digital learning content, digital documents, and other objects used in learning and knowledge management. It also automates the process of creating associations among higher level objects and classifications systems used to organize content, and it does so in a way that improves the functionality of existing technologies, that can be tuned to meet the needs of a particular organization or community of practice, and that can be extended and refined to take advantage of new information retrieval technologies. It includes methods that handle aggregate digital objects composed of a plurality of other objects and that improves efficiency by caching data and recognizing the relationships among aggregate objects and their components.

Abstract: We introduce a new technology for Manufacturable, High Power Density, High Volume Utilization Nuclear Batteries. Betavoltaic batteries are an excellent choice for battery applications which require long life, high power density, or the ability to operate in harsh environments. In order to optimize the performance of betavoltaic batteries for these applications or any other application, it is desirable to maximize the efficiency of beta particle energy conversion into power, while at the same time increasing the power density of an overall device. The small (submicron) thickness of the active volume of both the isotope layer and the semiconductor device is due to the short absorption length of beta electrons. The absorption length determines the self absorption of the beta particles in the radioisotope layer as well as the range, or travel distance, of the betas in the semiconductor converter which is typically a semiconductor device comprising at least one PN junction.

Abstract: A renewable energy technique is disclosed to produce energy in form of electricity for various usages. The images may include power plant, residential/commercial property, illuminated street sign, automobile, boat, train, gulf cart, or other moving vehicles. Series of small wind turbines housed next to each other formed in various clusters (Cluster of Small Wind Turbine CSWT) is used to generate electricity.

Abstract: This is a novel SiC betavoltaic device (as an example) which comprises one or more “ultra shallow” P+N? SiC junctions and a pillared or planar device surface (as an example). Junctions are deemed “ultra shallow”, since the thin junction layer (which is proximal to the device's radioactive source) is only 300 nm to 5 nm thick (as an example). In one example, tritium is used as a fuel source. In other embodiments, radioisotopes (such as Nickel-63, promethium or phosphorus-33) may be used. Low energy beta sources, such as tritium, emit low energy beta-electrons that penetrate very shallow distances (as shallow as 5 nm) in semiconductors, including SiC, and can result in electron-hole pair creation near the surface of a semiconductor device rather than pair creation in a device's depletion region.

Abstract: Methods and systems for stacking multiple chips with high speed serialiser/deserialiser blocks are presented. These methods make use of Through Silicon Via (TSV) to connect the dice to each other, and to the external pads. The methods enable efficient multilayer stacking that simplifies design and manufacturing, and at the same time, ensure high speed operation of serialiser/deserialiser blocks, using the TSVs.

Abstract: An approach for the growth of high-quality epitaxial silicon carbide (SiC) films and boules, using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique is described here. The method comprises modifications in the design of the typical cold-wall CVD reactors, providing a better temperature uniformity in the reactor bulk and a low temperature gradient in the vicinity of the substrate, and an approach to increase the silicon carbide growth rate and to improve the quality of the growing layers, using halogenated carbon-containing precursors (carbon tetrachloride CCl4 or halogenated hydrocarbons, CHCl3, CH2Cl2, CH3Cl, etc.), or introducing other chlorine-containing species in the gas phase in the growth chamber. The etching effect, proper ranges, and high temperature growth are also examined.

Abstract: The future of the utility industry will be defined by how its leaders can transform the grid from a “passive” network of cables, wires, poles, and other hardware to a self-aware and fully controllable grid system—an Intelligent Grid System (IGS). We will discuss a novel set of design guidelines for utilities (and other industries) to build their own Open Intelligent Grid System with the lowest possible risk and cost, while achieving the architectural criteria, technical features and functions required. We will discuss how to avoid the dead ends to which limited design and architecture can lead, and we will lay out the design solutions that will overcome the business and technical challenges posed by an array of technology products and business imperatives. Using IGIN (Intelligent Grid Interface Node), one can integrate or connect hybrid networks for different purposes, such as power electric industry, telecommunication, computer network, and Internet.

Abstract: Our system improves the efficiency and functionality of a grid-interactive or grid-tied power system that utilizes one or more local power sources and one or more local energy storage devices. The purpose is the coordination, optimization and efficient control, regulation, and transfer of electrical energy among several energy storage devices, power generators, the utility grid, and connected local electrical loads. The coordinated control and utilization of local storage and generation combined with coordinated integration with the utility grid results in an overall system that can be more flexible, economical, and efficient than any of the individual components can be, when operated separately. It uses dynamic adjustment, feedback, and other control modules/methods.

Abstract: A bag includes a back wall having a hook accommodating the hanging of the bag when opened, a plurality of compartments on a front surface of the back wall, the plurality of compartments having a front portion being of a mesh material accommodating a view of the objects and a circulation of air within the compartments. The compartments can have shelves projecting from the back wall to accommodate the objects. The wall can be folded or rolled to close the back wall into the bag for carrying by the handles through hands or on a back of a user. A locking bar on a zipper enclosing the bag can be used to secure the bag to a locker.

Abstract: A new method and apparatus is described for measurement of the dew point, and thus the vapor pressure of various gases and gas mixtures. In this method an optical element which is exposed to a gas atmosphere is cooled while its temperature is being monitored. At the same time an optical signal is sent through the back of the optical element. The optical signal goes through internal reflections. As soon as dew forms on the surface of the element, the optical signal will exhibit selective absorption due to the interaction of the evanescent tail of the optical signal and based on the chemical nature of the condensate. This invention can also be used to characterize condensable content of gas mixtures. The method allows for the spectral characterization and determination of the condensed vapor. It offers several advantages over existing methods.

Abstract: In one example, this invention presents a method of providing the same self-service content that is available on the web interface to users contacting by telephone, knowing that the web and telephone are fundamentally different user interfaces. In one embodiment, this patent seeks to protect the general idea of how to playback web data in real-time to the user over the speech interface. For this purpose, a method is presented comprising of the general steps through which the web data is initially sent to an automatic transformation module. Then, that transformation module refines or re-structures the web data to make it suitable for the speech interface. The algorithm in the module is predicated on the user interface principles of cognitive complexity and limitations on short term memory based on which FAQ types are classified into one of the following four classes: simple, medium, complex, and complex-complex.

Abstract: One example would provide for maximum throughput thus increasing capacity during times when only low and medium priority work is running while allowing for the shorter turn around times required by critical work. Moreover, it creates a “SMT Control Monitor” (SCM) which would examine the type of work running on the machine. This monitor would turn ON/OFF SMT feature, and suspend/resume job threads as the work load demanded. This idea is different than other SMT control disclosures because it incorporates information from the batch system. This additional information will be used to better manage the state of SMT and the job threads.

Abstract: This system detects and corrects looping problems in a publish-subscribe messaging network. This system requires a token which uniquely identifies a node in this network or universally unique in this messaging network. This system maintains a list of Universally Unique Identifiers (UUID) as a metadata attached to each publish-subscribe message (“publication”). As a node forwards a publication to another node, it is required to append its own UUID to this list or discard the message if its UUID already is in the attached list. Several nodes could form a broker cooperative aggregate node and have a unique identifier for all the nodes in the cooperative if they have an internal mechanism for preventing publication looping.

Abstract: This embodiment teaches a variation of GCD-based sieving, building tables of prime products, but intentionally restricting the size of table entries to fit within a single machine word. This combination allows one to mix advantages of the two most popular sieves, while retaining the simple and straightforward structure of the simpler one. Divisor length restriction can provide significant savings in the number of long divisions, but may be implemented with only two very specific primitives. The two primitives offer better optimization capabilities than a fully generic multiword arithmetic library.

Abstract: An embodiment of this invention is about a method and a system for determining which line is causing noise based on peer feedback. Instead of relying on special monitors or algorithms to determine which line is causing the noise, the participants of the call are paired up and asked to identify themselves and to observe the other parties audio for line noise. One system capitalizes on the fact the ability of the caller to determine if the line is producing noise is in most cases far superior to that of the conference system. One method does not require evaluation to be done by the “controlling leg” (i.e. the moderator). That is, there is no need for a centralized authority which makes the decisions on line noise. Instead, each participant is asked to evaluate another participant.

Abstract: One example of this invention is to provide indicators and quick access controls for the nodes in navigation tree that appear more than once in a hierarchy—where a pure hierarchical navigational tree falls short. Moreover, contextually and inline with the navigation tree, the user could quickly re-orient the tree to group all the repeating nodes together.