Abstract: A display system (20) that uses multiple SLMs (25) to enhance horizontal or vertical resolution, or both. For example, to approximate a two-fold increase in horizontal resolution, the input data is sampled at a doubled rate, and each SLM (25) receives every other sample. Each SLM (25) generates an image, and the two images are partially superposed with a horizontal offset and simultaneously displayed. The resulting output image has a perceived resolution that approximates that of an image generated by an SLM with twice as many pixels per row.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for identifying a plurality of transponders (10-16) located within an inquiry field (18) of an interrogation unit (20) are provided. Each transponder (10-16) is assigned an unique identification code, and the interrogation unit (20) dynamically constructs and modifies a bit string used to solicit responses from selected transponder(s) until each transponder (10-16) in the inquiry field (18) is identified. The bit string is transmitted to the transponders, which compares it with the least significant bits of their respective identification codes. A mismatch between the identification code and the bit string results in suppressing the response from the transponder.

Abstract: A thermal protector (70, 70') is shown particularly suitable as a safety back-up mechanism for appliances having electrically energizable resistance heaters. The thermal protector has first (72, 72') and second (74, 74') electrically conductive housing members joined together through an electrically insulating gasket (76). A thermostatic snap acting disc (86) is cantilever mounted on one of the housing members and adapted to move between positions in and out of electrical engagement with the other housing member in dependence upon temperature. The snap acting disc (86) has an actuation temperature selected from approximately 70.degree. C. to 175.degree. C. and, for non-resettable applications, a reset temperature of -35.degree. C.

Abstract: A digital television system (10) System (10) may receive a video signal at composite video interface and separation circuit (16). The video signal is separated into component form by composite video interface and separation circuit (16). The component video signals are converted to digital component video signals in analog to digital converter circuit (18). Line slicer (14) divides each line of digital component video signal into a plurality of channels such that each channel may be processed in parallel by channel signal processors (22a) through (22d). Each channel signal processor (22a) through (22d) may provide two lines of output for each line of video input. The processed digital component video signals may be formatted for displays (26a) through (26c) in formatters (24a) through (24c). Each formatter (24a) through (24c) may comprise a plurality of first in-first out buffer memories (34a) through (34j).

Abstract: A monolithic capacitive differential pressure transducer (68, 156, 170) is shown composed of ceramic material having first and second cavities formed adjacent to opposed face surfaces to form first and second flexible diaphragms (70, 72; 110, 140; 172, 174) and a motion transfer pin (74, 124/130, 202) attached to and extending between the diaphragms. Capacitor plates are disposed on opposed rigid platform members (76, 78; 100, 126; 184, 194). Component parts are first pressed from ceramic powder and assembled into a unit using one of several methods including a selected amount of pressure to press them together or using a combination of low pressure along with raising the temperature of the material to soften the binder in the ceramic material at surfaces of the parts which are to be joined together.

Abstract: A multi-mode seeker which comprises a stationary antenna and electronic circuitry responsive to signals received by the antenna to cause the antenna to scan a field of view determined by the signals received by the antenna. The seeker has a nose region positioned at the forward portion thereof and an adjunct sensor disposed in the nose region ahead of the antenna. The electronic circuitry includes circuitry for performing a Sum/Delta monopulse processing technique on the signals received by the antenna the Sum/Delta monopulse processing including calculating each of a standard Sum signal, Delta-Azimuth signal and Delta-Elevation signal. The seeker has a boresight axis, the center of the field of view being off boresight, in general. The seeker has a field of regard, the field of regard having plural sectors, each of the sectors having separate predefined compensation.

Abstract: An improved support post (16, 23, 25) for micro-mechanical devices (10). A via (34a) that defines the outer surface of the support post (16) is etched into a spacer layer (34). An oxide layer (41) is conformally deposited over the spacer layer (34) and into the via (34a), and then etched back to the top surface of the spacer layer (34), leaving a sidewall ring (23a) on the inner surface of the via (34a). Next, a metal layer (61) is deposited over the spacer layer (34) and into the via (34a) so as to cover the sidewall ring (23a). This metal layer (61) is then etched to form a support post stem (23) inside the via (34a). The spacer layer (34) is removed, leaving the support post stem (23) and a sidewall ring (23a) around the stem (23).

Abstract: A monolithic capacitive differential pressure transducer (10, 44,) is shown composed of ceramic material having first and second cavities formed adjacent to opposed face surfaces to form first and second flexible diaphragms (12, 14; 50, 52) and a motion transfer pin (24, 58) attached to and extending between the diaphragms. Capacitor plates are disposed on a surface of at least one flexible diaphragm and a stationary member to form a capacitive gap. Component parts are first pressed from ceramic powder and assembled into a unit using one of several methods including relatively high pressure to press them together or using a combination of low pressure along with raising the temperature of the material to soften the binder in the ceramic material at surfaces of the parts which are to be joined together.

Abstract: A method of unsticking contacting elements (11, 17) of a micro-mechanical device (30). The device is exposed to either a low surface tension liquid with a surfactant (32) or to a supercritical fluid (62) so as to avoid damage to fragile components of the device (30). The exposure conditions are controlled so as to provide optimum results without damage to the device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed that prevent the breakage of semiconductor wafers that have not been entirely sawed, during the process of removing dicing tape from the back of the wafer. In addition, an improved semiconductor demounter is disclosed that allows optimum positioning of the semiconductor wafer for removal of the dicing tape. The apparatus for preventing breakage of semiconductor wafers consists of a leveling block 32 for use with a semiconductor demounter 16 having an incline 18 leading up to a tape removal apparatus 20. The leveling block 32 comprises an declined plane 34 with an angle of declination 36 approximately equal to the angle of inclination 26 of the incline leading up to the tape removal apparatus 20.

Abstract: There are provided low profile inductor and transformer windings, and methods for fabricating the same. An elongate conductive ribbon is wound in one continuous direction on a generally hourglass shaped mandrel to form the ribbon into a double conical helix having a plurality of spaced apart coils. A sheet of dielectric material having an orifice therethrough is threaded to the midpoint of the double conical helix. The two sides of the helix are then compressed into planes such that the coils in each side lie flat and engage the adjacent side of the sheet of dielectric material. A compound inductor winding can be fabricated from a continuous conductive ribbon wound into a plurality of double conical helixes joined end-to-end. After compression, the compound winding consists of a low profile stack of spiraled windings connected in series, but constituting only one continuous ribbon having no internal connections.

Abstract: A head-mounted display (10). A spatial light modulator (12) generates the image to be viewed. A projection lens (14) projects the image to a rear projection screen (16), which diffuses the image to accommodate the spacing and size of the viewer's eyes. The image is reflected by a beam splitter (17) to a curved reflector (18) in front of the viewer's eyes. The reflector (18) reflects the image through the beam splitter (17) in parallel rays so that the image appears to be distant, and also magnifies the image to provide a wide field of view.

Abstract: A flow regulating valve for air conditioning systems is shown in which a body member (26, 26a-26e) is provided with a passageway (28, 28a-28f) which results in regulating flow of refrigerant into the evaporator of the air conditioning system under normal conditions. Under severe operating conditions, e.g., high ambient temperature and low or idle speeds, the system refrigerant pressure rises. This increases pressure in the evaporator and an increase in the saturation temperature of refrigerant in the evaporator. This increase in temperature is sensed by a thermostatic metal element (44, 80, 88) of the regulating valve which moves to increase restriction to the flow of the refrigerant fluid through the valve thereby decreasing pressure of the refrigerant entering the evaporator.

Abstract: A semiballistic projectile system is disclosed. The system includes a semiballistic projectile ground tracking and rangefinding system that selectively transmits course correction and rangefinding signals. The semiballistic projectile has a pyroelectric detector that includes a reflecting portion, nonreflecting portion, and a focusing lens for focusing electromagnetic signals onto the pyroelectric detector adjacent to its periphery. The reflecting port ion operates by reflecting impinging electromagnetic signals as return signals for orienting course corrections and the nonreflecting portion receives and decodes coded course correction signals for a jet thrust or other steering apparatus which corrects the projectile's course to a target.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for use with automotive transmission systems includes an overmolded lead frame 10 having a plurality of sensing stations 16, 17 18, 19 20, 21 and 22. A temperature dependent resistor 32 is encapsulated in a post 42 integrally formed with the overmold at temperature sensor station 16. Post 42 is adapted to be received in a bore 68 cast in the transmission housing wall and serves as a datum to position the mounting holes of the assembly in alignment with selected bores in the transmission housing. Temperature sensing station 16 is circumscribed by an annular rib 52 which cooperates with a plurality of protrusions 62 to receive therebetween an O-ring seal member 54.

Abstract: A hybrid semiconductor device which comprises a semiconductor substrate having electrical devices therein with a plurality of spaced apart relatively rigid standoffs of electrically insulating material disposed over the substrate. Each of the standoffs has a substantially planar exposed surface remote from the substrate. A first layer of electrically insulating material more resilient than the standoffs is disposed over the substrate and between the standoffs and has an upper surface coplanar with the planar exposed surfaces of the standoffs. A semiconductor superstrate is secured to the first layer of electrically insulating material, the superstrate containing electrical devices. A connection connects the electrical devices contained in the superstrate to the electrical devices in the substrate.

Abstract: A heater for heating fluid is shown having a plurality of self-regulating electrical resistance heater elements 22 placed in electrically and thermally conductive relationship with heat transfer members 20, 120. The heat transfer members are each configured to form a plurality of fluid receiving channels so that when placed in a fluid stream heat generated by the heater elements will be dissipated to the fluid through the heat transfer members. Additionally, thermally conductive grease is used between the heater elements 22 and heat transfer member 20, 120 to better transfer the heat. The heater elements are arranged in groups with at least two heater elements in a group electrically connected in series and the groups electrically connected in parallel.

Abstract: A monolithic digital chirp synthesizer (DCS) chip using GaAs/AlGaAs HI.sup.2 L technology. The 6500 HBT gate DCS chip is capable of producing linear frequency modulated (chirp) waveforms or single frequency waveforms. The major components of the DCS are two pipelined accumulators, a sine ROM, a cosine ROM and two digital to analog converters.

Abstract: An illumination control unit (17) for a projection display system (10) that uses a digital mirror device (DMD) (15) to generate images. The illumination control unit (17) has a first set of lenses (23) for receiving light from a source and focussing the light to a color filter (24). A second set of lenses (25) receives the colored light and directs it to a prism (28). The prism (28) bends the light toward the reflective mirrors (30) of the DMD (15), and a collimating lens (28a) provides a beam that is approximately the size of the mirror array of the DMD (15). An optical shutter (26) is interposed between the second set of lenses (25) and the prism (28a), and permits the system (10) to achieve a "black state" between image displays or to achieve modulated brightness levels of images being displayed.

Abstract: A pixel generator and method of generating pixel data for creating frames of video pixel data from fields of input video pixel data. The pixel processor 16 includes a field buffer circuit 36 that stores a plurality of fields of input video pixel data. Coupled to the field buffer are a feature detector 38 and a pixel generator 40. The feature detector 38 generates one or more feature magnitude signals based upon one or more of the fields of input video pixel data. The pixel generator 40 has at least two logic circuits for generating at least two different intermediate pixel data values based on the input pixel data. Coupled to feature detector 38 is feature analyzer 42 that selects a feature weight corresponding to each intermediate pixel data value, the weight being based upon the value of the feature magnitude signals. Coupled to feature analyzer 42 and pixel generator 40, is a pixel averager 44 that generates output pixel data based upon a weighted average of the intermediate pixel data values.