Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dimming glass window assembly, and the dimming glass window assembly includes a window frame, and a dimming glass located in the window frame, where the dimming glass includes a first glass layer and a second glass layer which are opposite to each other and spaced apart, a dimming function layer and a sealant layer which are arranged between the first glass layer and the second glass layer, the dimming function layer is located in a sealed space bound by the sealant layer, the first glass layer and the second glass layer. The dimming glass further includes a control line unit connected to an external dimming controller, the control line unit includes: a flexible printed circuit, a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a signal line.

Abstract: A writing utensil including a color sensor operable to generate sensor data A processing unit is configured to receive the sensor data from the color sensor and to output the sensor data. A networking device is configured to receive the sensor data from the processing unit and arranged to transmit the sensor data via a network connection.

Abstract: Disclose is a system and method for real-time measurement and feedback of metrology and metallurgical data during additive manufacturing (AM) part fabrication. This solution promises to provide higher performance, lower cost AM parts. A sensor is placed either in the rake/roller or following the rake/roller so that it has no impact on the process efficiency and can be used to provide real-time feedback and an archived digital map of the entire part volume. The solution provides non-contact sensing of AM layer's electrical conductivity in a high-temperature environment, metallurgical property verification, porosity imaging, local defect detection and sizing, local material temperature monitoring, and grain anisotropy imaging. Part geometry, the AM powder, and the laser/material interface are monitored in real-time. Dual mode sensing using magnetoquasistatic and optical sensors enhance results. Real-time nonlinear control of the AM fabrication process is performed based on the sensor data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a fill level of a fluid within a fluid vessel, an identity of the fluid, and/or a condition of the vessel wall are disclosed. To determine a fluid fill level, at least one acoustic sensor is positionable substantially on an exterior sidewall of a vessel containing fluid. A computerized device is in communication with the at least one acoustic sensor. A processor of the computerized device receives a detection signal from the at least one acoustic sensor and communicates an alert of the detection signal, which can be used to identify a fill level of the fluid. The detection signal, along with other measured information, can be used to identify the material type of the fluid. A condition of the vessel wall may be determined based on an attenuation signal when two acoustic sensors are used, one being positioned angular to the vessel wall.

Abstract: A measurement system, its assembly and use are disclose. The system may include an instrument for making sensor measurements. The instrument has a substantially cylindrical housing. The shape and size allow the instrument to easily fit in an average hand enabling handheld operation. The housing houses a board stack of electronic boards. These electronics drive an electrical signal in at least one drive channel and measure responses from at least two sensing channels. These responses are provided to a processor for analysis. The instrument has a sensor connector that enables simultaneous electrical and mechanical attachment of an end effector.

Abstract: A bus-compatible sensor element includes a converter generating a digital measurement signal, a first data input receiving an input data, a first data output for outputting an output data, a first clock input receiving a first clock signal, a slave select connection receiving an activation signal, and a 1-bit shift register. The 1-bit shift register includes a shift register data input, a shift register output, and a second clock input. The shift register output is connected to the slave select connection to activate the sensor element in response to the activation signal present at the shift register data input.

Abstract: A balun assembly is provided. The balun assembly includes a first substrate having first and second surfaces opposite to each other, a first transmission electrode on the first surface of the first substrate, a ground electrode having an opening therein and on a side of the first substrate distal to the first transmission electrode, a first dielectric layer on a side of the ground electrode distal to the first substrate, and second and third transmission electrodes both on a side of the first dielectric layer distal to the ground electrode, the second and third transmission electrodes being spaced apart from each other. Orthographic projections of the first, second and third transmission electrodes on the first substrate intersect with an orthographic projection of the opening on the first substrate at first, second and third intersection points, respectively, and the first intersection point is between the second and third intersection points.

Abstract: A multiple-input multiple-output, MIMO, radar system for detecting an object in a vicinity of an aerial vehicle, includes a first transmitter patch, a second transmitter patch, and a third transmitter patch. Each transmitter patch has, respectively, a first, second, and third plurality of transmitting antenna elements configured to transmit, respectively, a first, second and third plurality of transmission signals. The MIMO radar system further includes a plurality of receiving antenna elements, wherein each receiving antenna element is configured to receive the transmitted transmission signals after their reflection from the object. The MIMO radar system further includes a signal forming module, configured to generate the transmission signals and to provide the transmission signals to their respective transmitting antenna elements. The MIMO radar system further includes a digital processing module, configured to detect, based on the received transmission signals, characteristics of the object.

Abstract: A voltammetric reference control system for generating a reference signal for an electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor may comprise a voltammetric sensor, a potentiometric sensor, an amperometric sensor, an ion selective sensor and/or the like that is designed to be used in solutions, such as water, seawater, saline solutions and/or the like. The voltammetric reference control system generates a reference potential that does not drift and/or does not require calibration during operation of the electrochemical sensor.

Abstract: Provided herein are technologies relating to detecting x-rays and particularly, but not exclusively, to compositions, devices, systems, and methods for x-ray imaging using a direct-conversion x-ray sensor comprising a perovskite composition that minimizes and/or eliminates in-sensor k-fluorescence in photon energy channels used for medical imaging. Exemplary perovskite compositions described are those that comprise a structure of ABX3, in which A represents an inorganic and/or organic cation, B represents a heavy metal cation, and X represents a halide.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a smart window and a driving method thereof and a smart window system. The smart window includes a glass module, a first controller, at least one light bar group and a light bar monitoring circuit. The glass module is coupled to the first controller; the at least one light bar group is coupled to the first controller; and the light bar monitoring circuit includes at least one light bar monitoring sub-circuit. The at least one light bar monitoring sub-circuit is coupled to the first controller and is coupled in a one-to-one correspondence to the at least one light bar group.

Abstract: A feeding structure is provided that includes a reference electrode, first and second substrates opposite to each other, and a dielectric layer between the first and second substrates. The first substrate includes a first base plate and an input electrode on a side of the first base plate proximal to the dielectric layer. The second substrate includes a second base plate and a receiving electrode on a side of the second base plate proximal to the dielectric layer, and orthographic projections of the receiving electrode and the input electrode on the first base plate at least partially overlaps each other to form a coupling structure. An output terminal of the input electrode or the receiving electrode is connected to a phase shifting structure to differ a phase of a microwave signal transmitted via the first substrate from a phase of a microwave signal transmitted via the second substrate.

Abstract: Minimal-cost, high-accuracy, and portable devices used to detect the presence of insect larvae and adult insects in stored products by sensing gas phase markers such as volatile pheromones, semiochemicals, and kairomones. The methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein utilize a sensor array configured to simultaneously measure a plurality of target markers and filter background gases while remaining compact, highly accurate, and easy to operate.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a soft electronic component having a signal electrode and one or more shielding electrodes overlapping the signal electrode to shield the signal electrode, wherein the soft electronic component is arranged to provide one or more signal-coupling regions in which the signal electrode is exposed by the one or more shielding electrodes to allow capacitive coupling of the signal electrode to a signal electrode of another component, wherein the one or more shielding electrodes are arranged to provide one or more shield-coupling regions to allow the capacitive coupling of a shielding electrode to the other component, and wherein the coupling region is covered by a dielectric material.

Abstract: A liquid crystal antenna unit and a liquid crystal phased array antenna are provided. The liquid crystal antenna unit includes: a first substrate, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate, a transmission line on a first surface and extending in a first direction along the first surface, a first antenna oscillator on the first surface and arranged as an elongated dipole extending in a second direction along the first surface, a second antenna oscillator on a surface of the second substrate distal to the first substrate and at a position corresponding to the first antenna oscillator, and a ground electrode on a surface of the first substrate distal to the second substrate.

Abstract: A monolithic semiconductor chip defines a plurality of subarrays of optical detector regions, wherein each subarray of optical detector regions includes a corresponding plurality of optical detector regions and wherein each subarray of optical detector regions has the same relative spatial arrangement of optical detector regions as each of the other subarrays of optical detector regions.

Abstract: A hockey puck including a microprocessor operable to execute a processor readable code to convert sensor data generated by at least one sensor to hockey puck movement values, compare the hockey puck movement values to hockey puck movement threshold values, and actuate one or more light emitters or sound generators upon hockey puck movement values satisfying the hockey puck movement threshold values.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dimming substrate, a manufacturing method of the dimming substrate, a dimming structure and a dimming module, and relates to the technical field of display. According to the present disclosure, a bonding layer, a flexible base plate, an electrode layer and an orientation layer are sequentially arranged on a rigid carrier plate, and the bonding layer includes one or more adhesive layers. By removing flexible base films from the bonding layer, the bonding layer only includes one or more adhesive layers, such that the dimming substrate includes less flexible base films.

Abstract: An optical sensor array substrate and an optical fingerprint reader are provided. The optical sensor array substrate includes a substrate including a detection area which includes a plurality of photosensitive pixels. Photosensitive pixel includes: a TFT arranged on the substrate; a storage capacitor arranged on the substrate and having a first capacitor plate, and a second capacitor plate electrically connected to the source or drain of the TFT; a photosensitive element located on one side of the storage capacitor away from the substrate, and having one end electrically connected to the second capacitor plate; a first electrode layer located on one side of the photosensitive element away from the substrate and electrically connected to another end of the photosensitive element. An orthographic projection of the second capacitor plate on the substrate at least partially overlaps with an orthographic projection of the first electrode layer on the substrate.

Abstract: An improved heterostructure for an optoelectronic device is provided. The heterostructure includes an active region, an electron blocking layer, and a p-type contact layer. The heterostructure can include a p-type interlayer located between the electron blocking layer and the p-type contact layer. In an embodiment, the electron blocking layer can have a region of graded transition. The p-type interlayer can also include a region of graded transition.