Abstract: A fabrication method for protecting an electrical component on a semiconductor device when subjected to exposure to highly energized electrons, such as those emitted during e-beam irradiation, is provided. An example method may include doping one or more lead-out regions providing an electrical connection to the electrical component of the semiconductor device. In addition, the method may further include forming the electrical component to electrically connect to at least one of the one or more lead-out regions by doping the surface of the semiconductor substrate with a second dopant. Further, the method may include forming a protective barrier on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, substantially aligned with the one or more lead-out regions. The method may further comprise creating one or more cap regions substantially covering the entire surface of the semiconductor except for the lead-out regions by doping the surface of the semiconductor with a third dopant.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses, and systems for sensing a flow of fluid are provided. The apparatus includes, but not limited to: a membrane structure defining a heated area; a heating structure disposed over the membrane structure and configured to heat the heated area, where the heating structure has a centerline; a first thermopile including a plurality of first thermocouples disposed upstream of the centerline, where at least a portion of the plurality of first thermocouples are disposed over the membrane structure and at least one junction of the plurality of first thermocouples has rounded corners; and a second thermopile including a plurality of second thermocouples disposed downstream of the centerline, where at least a portion of the plurality of second thermocouples are disposed over the membrane structure and at least one junction of the plurality of second thermocouples has rounded corners.

Abstract: Systems and methods for platform independent secure customer data migration from one data storage to another data storage. A synchronization server includes a translation layer and an authentication layer. The translation layer encodes data from one data storage access language and schema to another distinct data storage access language and schema. Before the full transition to the second data storage, the translation layer also encodes, updates and inserts data into the first data storage. Existing references to the first data storage as well as new references to the second data storage are supported using an authentication layer. After a request for secure customer data, a determination is made which data storage is accessed from an obtained authentication factor. When the second data storage is accessed, the translation layer is employed to encode the first data storage object references to the corresponding second data storage object.

Abstract: Systems and methods for platform independent secure customer data migration from one data storage to another data storage. A synchronization server includes a translation layer and an authentication layer. The translation layer encodes data from one data storage access language and schema to another distinct data storage access language and schema. Before the full transition to the second data storage, the translation layer also encodes, updates and inserts data into the first data storage. Existing references to the first data storage as well as new references to the second data storage are supported using an authentication layer. After a request for secure customer data, a determination is made which data storage is accessed from an obtained authentication factor. When the second data storage is accessed, the translation layer is employed to encode the first data storage object references to the corresponding second data storage object.

Abstract: Techniques manage log data. Such techniques involve receiving log data describing a state of an application system at a target time point. Such techniques further involve determining whether a level of the log data satisfies a predetermined level. Such techniques further involve, in response to determining that the level of the log data satisfies the predetermined level, storing log data within a predetermined range adjacent to the target time point to a log repository of the application system, the predetermined range indicating the amount of log data expected to be stored.

Abstract: Systems and computer-implemented method for evaluating programs are disclosed. A computer-implemented method includes determining a propensity score, using a propensity score model, for each patient among multiple patients. The multiple patients include treatment patients and control patients, and the propensity score represents a probability of assignment to a treatment group. The method includes assigning a random value to each patient in an assignment group. The assignment group includes at least one of the treatment patients or the control patients. The method includes sorting the patients based on the assigned random values and matching, based on the sorted patients and the determined propensity scores, each treatment patient to a control patient to create multiple matches. Each match includes one treatment patient and at least one control patient. The method includes performing, based on the multiple matches, one or more actions related to the multiple patients.

Abstract: A communication device includes a donor receiver that receives a first beam of input radio frequency (RF) signals from a base station or a network node. The communication device further includes a service transmitter that transmits a second beam of RF signals in a first radiation pattern to a user equipment (UE). The communication device further includes control circuitry that detects an amount and a direction of echo signals at the donor receiver. The control circuitry applies polarization to the second beam of RF signals transmitted to the UE and calibrates the polarization to minimize the echo signals at the donor receiver. A second radiation pattern is generated for the second beam of RF signals and communicated to the UE based on the calibrated polarization. The communication of the second beam of RF signals in the generated second radiation pattern further reduces the echo signals at the donor receiver.

Abstract: A communication device includes a service transmitter (Tx) configured to transmit a second beam of RF signals in a first radiation pattern to a user equipment (UE). The communication device further includes a control circuitry configured to: detect an amount and direction of echo signals at the donor receiver Rx corresponding to reflected RF signals in an environment surrounding a communication device; determine an installation location for the communication device based on echo signal measurements at one or more different locations; adjust polarization of the second beam of RF signals to minimize the echo signals at the donor receiver Rx based on the echo signal; and generate a second radiation pattern for at least the second beam of RF signals based on the amount and direction of the echo signals in the environment detected at the donor receiver Rx.

Abstract: A fabrication method for protecting an electrical component on a semiconductor device when subjected to exposure to highly energized electrons, such as those emitted during e-beam irradiation, is provided. An example method may include doping one or more lead-out regions providing an electrical connection to the electrical component of the semiconductor device. In addition, the method may further include forming the electrical component to electrically connect to at least one of the one or more lead-out regions by doping the surface of the semiconductor substrate with a second dopant. Further, the method may include forming a protective barrier on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, substantially aligned with the one or more lead-out regions. The method may further comprise creating one or more cap regions substantially covering the entire surface of the semiconductor except for the lead-out regions by doping the surface of the semiconductor with a third dopant.

Abstract: A laser light collecting assembly for a wireless power receiver. The assembly includes a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) mirror and an optical to electrical converter. The CPC mirror has curved internal walls that define an inlet aperture and connect the inlet aperture to an outlet aperture. The inlet aperture may be larger than the outlet aperture. The internal walls may focus a majority of the laser light entering the inlet aperture to the outlet aperture. The optical to electrical converter may be positioned adjacent to the outlet aperture and configured to receive the laser light exiting the outlet aperture so as to convert optical power in the laser light to electrical power.

Abstract: A communication device includes a service transmitter (Tx) configured to transmit a second beam of RF signals in a first radiation pattern to a user equipment (UE). The communication device further includes a control circuitry configured to: detect an amount and direction of echo signals at the donor receiver Rx corresponding to reflected RF signals in an environment surrounding a communication device; determine an installation location for the communication device based on echo signal measurements at one or more different locations; adjust polarization of the second beam of RF signals to minimize the echo signals at the donor receiver Rx based on the echo signal; and generate a second radiation pattern for at least the second beam of RF signals based on the amount and direction of the echo signals in the environment detected at the donor receiver Rx.

Abstract: Techniques manage log data. Such techniques involve receiving log data describing a state of an application system at a target time point. Such techniques further involve determining whether a level of the log data satisfies a predetermined level. Such techniques further involve, in response to determining that the level of the log data satisfies the predetermined level, storing log data within a predetermined range adjacent to the target time point to a log repository of the application system, the predetermined range indicating the amount of log data expected to be stored.

Abstract: A transceiver assembly for a wireless power transfer system includes a transceiver system comprising a photodiode assembly, a voltage converter and a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The photodiode assembly may be configured to receive a high-power laser beam from a transmitter and to convert the high-power laser beam to electrical energy. The voltage converter may be configured to adjust an input impedance based on a voltage measure of the photodiode assembly so as to maximize power transfer from the photodiode assembly to an energy storage device electrically coupled to the voltage converter. The light emitting diode and the photodiode may be configured to enable free space optical communication with the transmitter. The light emitting diode may emit signals indicating a presence and a location of the transceiver to the transmitter at least when the energy storage device requires a charge.

Abstract: An assembly for optical to electrical power conversion including a photodiode assembly having a substrate layer and an internal side, an antireflective layer, a heterojunction buffer layer adjacent the internal side; an active area positioned adjacent the heterojunction buffer layer, a plurality of n+ electrode regions and p+ electrode regions positioned adjacent the active area, and back-contacts configured to align with the n+ and p+ electrode regions. The active area converts photons from incoming light into liberated electron hole pairs. The heterojunction buffer layer prevents electrons and holes of the liberated electron hole pairs from moving toward the substrate layer. The plurality of electrode regions are configured in an alternating pattern with gaps between each n+ and p+ electrode region.

Abstract: A communication device includes a donor receiver that receives a plurality of first beam of input radio frequency (RF) signals. The communication device further includes a service transmitter that transmits a plurality of second beam of RF signals in a first radiation pattern to a user equipment (UE). The communication device further includes control circuitry that detects an amount and a direction of reflected RF signals at the donor receiver. The control circuitry applies polarization to the plurality of second beam of RF signals and calibrates the polarization to minimize the reflected RF signals at the donor receiver. A second radiation pattern is generated for the plurality of second beam of RF signals and communicated to the UE based on the calibrated polarization.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for conducting secure remote transactions between mobile devices and merchants.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods and compositions for treating a premature aging disorder or neurodegenerative disorder, particularly neurodegenerative disorders associated with amyloid deposition and neuronal death, such as Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, aspects of the disclosure relate to a method for treating a premature aging disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering a TERT activating therapy to the subject. Further aspects relate to a method for treating a neurodegenerative disorder in a subject comprising administering a TERT activating therapy to the subject.

Abstract: An assembly for optical to electrical power conversion including a photodiode assembly having a substrate layer and an internal side, an antireflective layer, a heterojunction buffer layer adjacent the internal side; an active area positioned adjacent the heterojunction buffer layer, a plurality of n+ electrode regions and p+ electrode regions positioned adjacent the active area, and back-contacts configured to align with the n+ and p+ electrode regions. The active area converts photons from incoming light into liberated electron hole pairs. The heterojunction buffer layer prevents electrons and holes of the liberated electron hole pairs from moving toward the substrate layer. The plurality of electrode regions are configured in an alternating pattern with gaps between each n+ and p+ electrode region.

Abstract: An illumination system includes: a laser array assembly including: a laser configured to generate a laser light; a crystal phosphor waveguide, adjacent to the laser and in the laser light, configured to: generate of a luminescent light based on receiving the laser light, and direct the luminescent light away from a base end; and a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC), coupled to the crystal phosphor waveguide opposite the base end, configured to: collect the luminescent light from the crystal phosphor waveguide, project the luminescent light away from the crystal phosphor waveguide.

Abstract: A laser-excited phosphor light source and method includes a heat sink; a plurality of lasers, each mounted in thermal contact to the heat sink, wherein each of the plurality of lasers emits one or more first (e.g., blue) wavelengths. A crystal phosphor rod having two ends and at least one side face is operatively coupled to receive the laser light from one or more of the plurality of lasers. The rod emits light of one or more longer wavelengths. A compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) receives the light from the crystal phosphor rod. The light source outputs an output light beam that includes the light of one or more longer wavelengths from the first crystal phosphor rod and light of the one or more first (e.g., blue) wavelengths. Some embodiments include multiple phosphor light sources of different colors, and/or a blue light source not using phosphors.