Abstract: An antenna apparatus comprising bent dipoles and fed by a quarter-wave balun transformer with a single coaxial cable feed is disclosed. In this embodiment, the antenna elements are patterned onto a dielectric circuit board which is then mounted horizontally into a molded shell. The antenna is tuned by trimming the bent dipoles patterned on the circuit board.

Abstract: Noise reduction for application of structural test patterns to a Device Under Test (DUT) is accomplished with a capacitor “booster” bypass network on the probe card in which the capacitors are charged to a much higher voltage Vboost than the DUT power supply voltage VDD. Charging the capacitors to a voltage N×VDD allows the buster network to store N times the charge of a conventionally configured capacitance network, and effectively provides N times the capacitance of the original network in the same physical space.

Abstract: To implement an operation in Jacobian with improved computation complexity, the sum is computed of a divisor D1=g.c.d. (a1(x),y?b1(x)) and a divisor D2=g.c.d. (a2(x),y?b2(x)) on Jacobian of a hyperelliptic curve y2+y=f(x) defined over GF(2n) by: storing a1(x), a2(x), b1(x) and b2(x); and calculating q(x)=s1(b1(x)+b2(x)) mod a2(x) by using s1(x) in s1(x)a1(x)+s2(x)a2(x)=1 in case of GCD(a1(x),a2(x))=1 where GCD denotes a greatest common polynomial. Thus, a new function q(x) is provided so as to reduce the entire computational complexity and the hardware size. Moreover, in the case of D1=D2, a1(x) and b1(x) is stored; and q(x)=Q(b12(x)+f(x) mod a12(x), a1(x)) where Q(A,B) is a quotient of A/B is calculated.

Abstract: A spreading code setting circuit generates N vectors, as spreading codes, which are +1 or ?1 polarity and are unique to users. A multiplier multiplies the nth data and the nth spreading code corresponding thereto for the spread modulation. An FDM combining circuit modulates N pieces of data according to the FDM method. A FDM separating circuit demodulates received signals according to the FDM method. An inverse spreading code setting circuit generates N vectors, as inverse spreading codes, which are +1 or ?1 polarity and are unique to users at the transmission side. A multiplier multiplies the nth data and the nth inverse spreading code corresponding thereto for inverse spread modulation.

Abstract: To enable an antenna device to be easily mounted to a roof or the like, and to realize a highly reliable state or the antenna device after mounted. The invention relates to an antenna device comprising an antenna element, and a bottom cover and a top cover which cover the antenna element. The bottom cover includes a base projection to be inserted into an opening formed in a mounting part, a washer having an elastic force being fitted over this base projection, and the washer comes into contact with an inner face of the mounting part thereby enabling the antenna device to be mounted and fixed. The washer is inserted into the opening in the mounting part in a state fitted over the base projection, and recovered to its original shape by the elastic force after the insertion, thereby to be brought into contact with the inner face of the mounting part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pivotably connecting parts of an orthopaedic device, such as in particular a prosthetic knee for leg amputees, which device comprises a kinematic multibar mechanism with at least four bars, which bar mechanism allows a movement in the walking direction (L), in which device—a first bar can be connected to a first part of the orthopaedic device, such as a thigh socket,—a second bar can be rigidly connected to a second part of the orthopaedic device, such as a lower-leg part,—a third bar, which is arranged at the front as seen in the walking direction (L), is pivotably connected to the first bar and is pivotably connected to the second bar,—a fourth bar, which is arranged behind the third bar as seen in the walking direction, is pivotably connected to the first bar and is pivotably connected to the second bar, in such a manner that the connection between the second bar and the fourth bar can be displaced along an imposed path, and—a centre part of the fourth bar, lying betwe

Abstract: Stress level of a nitride film is adjusted as a function of two or more of the following: identity of a starting material precursor used to make the nitride film; identity of a nitrogen-containing precursor with which is treated the starting material precursor; ratio of the starting material precursor to the nitrogen-containing precursor; a set of CVD conditions under which the film is grown; and/or a thickness to which the film is grown. A rapid thermal chemical vapor deposition (RTCVD) film produced by reacting a compound containing silicon, nitrogen and carbon (such as bis-tertiary butyl amino silane (BTBAS)) with NH3 can provide advantageous properties, such as high stress and excellent performance in an etch-stop application. An ammonia-treated BTBAS film is particularly excellent in providing a high-stress property, and further having maintainability of that high-stress property over repeated annealing.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to simplify operation of a folding type portable communication device 1 in making a switch or selection between a call reception vibration mode and a call reception sound mode. The device 1 has two communication units 2 and 3. A two-level switch 4 can detect an unfolded position or a folded position of the communication units 2 and 3, causing a mode selector 5 to select a call reception vibration mode or a call reception sound mode. The mode selector 5 has a first circuit 14 for driving a vibrator 6 and a second circuit 15 for driving a sounder 7. The mode selector 5 has a controller 16. The controller 16 energizes one of the first and second circuits 14 and 15 in response to the selected mode upon reception of a call.

Abstract: A magneto-resistance effect head is provided with a lower conductive layer which is provided with a recessed portion, and a vertical bias layer is provided in the recessed portion. A free layer is provided on the lower conductive layer. On the free layer, layered in the following order are the non-magnetic layer, the fixed layer, the fixing layer, and the upper layer so as not to be placed immediately above the vertical bias layer. The non-magnetic layer, the fixed layer, the fixing layer, and the upper layer are buried in an insulation layer. Furthermore, an upper conductive layer is provided on the upper layer and the insulation layer. In the direction of the magnetic field applied by the vertical bias layer, the free layer is made greater in length than the fixed layer and the free layer is disposed in proximity to the vertical bias layer with the distance between the fixed layer and the vertical bias layer remaining unchanged.

Abstract: A method of forming a micro groove structure according to the invention has the steps of: (a) forming a mask pattern on a substrate capable of being subjected to dry etching; (b) dry etching the substrate having the mask pattern formed thereon; (c) vapor-phase forming a thin film of a masking material for the dry etching, on a non-etched surface portion of the substrate after the dry etching; and (d) dry etching the substrate having the thin film formed thereon. The steps (a) to (d) are carried out successively.

Abstract: In order to verify the authenticity of manufactured goods, a smart tag is attached to the goods containing encrypted authentication information, such as a serial number, a description of the good's physical appearance or chemical decomposition, its color, or digital images of the good etc. The encryption procedure comprises public/private key encryption with zero-knowledge protocols. Zero knowledge protocols allow a smart tag to be authenticatable and yet be duplication resistant by allowing the verifying agent to convince him/herself that the smart tag is authentic without revealing its authentication information. The verification procedure can be done using a reader at a point of sale (POS) machine equipped with the appropriate public key and zero-knowledge protocols to decrypt the authentication information. A printed version of the serial number or other authentication information may be placed on the goods in human readable form to quickly verify the information electronically read from the smart tag.

Abstract: A system and method define a multi-parameter configuration using an identifier. The identifier involves assigning values to available options for parameters of a configuration and using the assigned values to construct an identifier representing the configuration. The constructed identifier may then be used for identification purposes, stored in a field in a database or as an entry in a list or an array, easily searched and easily sorted.

Abstract: Metal-insulator-metal capacitor structures are formed in semiconductor substrates using an anodization procedure on deposited underlying metalization followed by deposition of the second metal and planarization by chemical-mechanical polishing or other procedures. The process is additive in character, as opposed to traditional subtractive etch processes for forming capacitor structures. In addition, the process can be used in damascene applications, and can be used to form a wide variety of capacitive structures while reducing the number of mask layers required for formation.

Abstract: Resolution of an image capture system is measured by imaging a test target having a progression of feature sizes and pitch in respective sub-fields thereof. The image captured by the imaging system is then inspected to determine a sub-field image which does not include aliasing in the form of a Moire' pattern. Inclusion of reference numerals corresponding to the sub-field image feature size and pitch allows direct reading of the resolution of the imaging system. Such a system enables fast and accurate determination of the resolution and alignment of an imaging system using an inexpensively produced test target together with an arbitrary image viewing program.

Abstract: A particle coated with a nonlamellar material such as a nonlamellar crystalline material, a nonlamellar amorphous material, or a nonlamellar semi-crystalline material includes an internal matrix core having at least one a nanostructured liquid phase, or at least on nanostructured liquid crystalline phase or a combination of the two is used for the delivery of active agents such as pharmaceuticals, nutrients, pesticides, etc. The coated particle can be fabricated by a variety of different techniques where the exterior coating is a nonlamellar material such as a nonlamellar crystalline material, a nonlamellar amorphous material, or a nonlamellar semi-crystalline material.

Abstract: Buck converters having a resonant inductor Lr, resonant capacitor Cr, and synchronous switch Q3 that together provide reduced switching loss and soft switching. In operation, the resonant inductor Lr is charged during a time period A. Then, Lr is freewheeling and provides current to an output inductor Lo. Then, Q3 is turned OFF, and energy from the resonant inductor Lr charges the resonant capacitor Cr. Finally, energy from the resonant capacitor Cr is provided to the output inductor and load. The output power can be adjusted by phase control of the operation of switch Q3. In alternative embodiments, the circuit has a pair of coupled inductors L1 L2 or an isolation transformer 40. The coupled inductors have a polarity selected so that the output voltage is reduced, thereby allowing top switch Q1 to have a greater duty cycle. These circuits feature no body diode loss in the switch Q3.

Abstract: Mechanical control and actuation of an adaptive optical element provides highly stable and repeatable correction of the shape of an optical element to an accuracy of a small fraction of a very short wavelength of light, responsive to a metrology source and sensor arrangement. Actuators in the form of individual set-screws or other actuators capable of axially positioning a shaft are driven by a robotic screw driver with four degrees of freedom or one or more linear actuators to exert force on the mirror. Positive or negative force may be used for outward and/or inward deflection of the mirror. When a desired force is developed on the mirror through a mechanical linkage, the linkage may be clamped by a passive clamp which may be released by an actuator such that the adjustment is maintained while the linear actuator and the clamp actuator are turned off; yielding a highly stable adjustment while effectively removing sources of actuator drift, noise, vibration and heating which may adversely affect stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of chipboard comprising a centre layer (18) of coarse chips and outer layers (20) of chips whose fibers are oriented in the plane of the board. In order to be able to reduce the density of the finished board while retaining the intrinsic characteristic profile of the board, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the chips used to compose the centre layer (18) will comprise end-grain cut, flake-like chips (22) whose fibers are oriented in the thickness direction (24) of the chips, the chip fibers in the centre layer being oriented substantially transversely to the plane of the chipboard. The invention also relates to chipboard manufactured in accordance with the method.

Abstract: There is provided an ink jet head for ejecting an ink liquid drop from an ink jet nozzle onto a recording medium, wherein, on a substrate having a heat conductivity of 15 (W/m/K) or less, a heat-transfer layer having a thickness of 10 ?m or more is formed, and a heat insulating layer is adjacently formed on top of the heat-transfer layer; and a heat generating heater, which has a thin film resistor for boiling a part of ink to generate a bubble and allow the ink liquid drop to be ejected from the ink jet nozzle by an expansion of the bubble and a thin film conductive electrode for supplying a current to the thin film resistor, is adjacently formed on top of the heat insulating layer. There is also provided an ink jet printer using the above ink jet head. The ink jet head and the ink jet printer as above make it possible to suppress the temperature elevation around the heat generating heater and yet enhance the printing speed upon the printing even if the ink liquid drop is continuously ejected.

Abstract: An electronic event recorder for attachment to a vehicle is provided which can broadcast encrypted signature and data, thereby leaving behind an electronic version of a “fingerprint” in the event of an accident or traffic violation. The fingerprint, captured by an external data acquisition system or another vehicle so equipped, provides a history of events related to the vehicle. The event recorder is preferably integrated on a smart card and housed in a tamper proof casing. In a first mode of operation, monitoring stations along the roadways periodically send an interrogation signal, such as when radar detects that the vehicle is speeding. Upon receiving the interrogation signal the smart card transmits the vehicle's signature information to the monitoring station where it is time and date stamped along with the speed of the vehicle.