Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining a temperature in a system having an object, an optical sensor, and a gas flow passing between the object and the optical sensor, sensing, with the optical sensor, a wavelength emitted from the object and indicative of an attenuation, sensing, with the optical sensor, a wavelength emitted from the object and indicative of a temperature of at least one of the object or the gas; and calculating a temperature of the gas using the wavelengths.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical transmission flow cell that includes forming a fluid pathway cavity though a housing, and forming an optical pathway cavity through the housing and through the fluid pathway cavity, the optical pathway cavity configured to receive an optical fiber to emit light through the fluid pathway cavity. Material is added at a transition between the optical pathway cavity and fluid pathway cavity to form a surface at the transition configured to prevent formation of air pockets within fluid in the optical pathway cavity.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical transmission flow cell that includes forming a fluid pathway cavity though a housing, and forming an optical pathway cavity through the housing and through the fluid pathway cavity, the optical pathway cavity configured to receive an optical fiber to emit light through the fluid pathway cavity. Material is added at a transition between the optical pathway cavity and fluid pathway cavity to form a surface at the transition configured to prevent formation of air pockets within fluid in the optical pathway cavity.

Abstract: A physical effect (optical effect), which may be observed in solar irradiance as shading due to a cloud passing overhead may be approaching a given location (e.g., a location at or proximate a solar power generator), has been discovered. This optical effect takes place prior to an occurrence of a solar obscuration event by the cloud, and thus this optical effect may be effectively sensed and processed in apparatuses, systems and methods to predict the occurrence of a solar obscuration of the power generator.

Abstract: A physical effect (optical effect), which may be observed in solar irradiance as shading due to a cloud passing overhead may be approaching a given location (e.g., a location at or proximate a solar power generator), has been discovered. This optical effect takes place prior to an occurrence of a solar obscuration event by the cloud, and thus this optical effect may be effectively sensed and processed in apparatuses, systems and methods to predict the occurrence of a solar obscuration of the power generator.

Abstract: Organic electronic packages having sealed edges. More specifically, packages having organic electronic devices are provided. A number of sealing mechanisms are provided to hermetically seal the edges of the package to completely protect the organic electronic device from external elements. A sealant may be implemented to completely surround the organic electronic device. Alternatively, edge wraps may be provided to completely surround the organic electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method of solder-sealing an active matrix OLED display using a monochromatic solid-state laser beam (1). The solder-sealing apparatus comprises a cover assembly (13) adapted to be positioned over at least one OLED (11) on a substrate (10), a sealing band (12) surrounding each OLED, a chuck assembly (20) with an array of heat sinks (21) that align with the OLEDs, a pick-up assembly (30) with at least one aperture (33), and a flange assembly (132) to which a solder pre-form (133) is secured. The chuck assembly (20) receives, aligns and orients the substrate (10). A vacuum is then applied through each aperture (33) to align and hold the cover assembly (13) in place. The sealing band (12) and solder pre-form (133) are aligned and pressed together by the pick-up assembly (30), and the focused laser beam (1) is projected through the chuck assembly to seal the OLEDs (11) within the cover assembly (13).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method of solder-sealing an active matrix OLED display using a monochromatic solid-state laser beam (1). The solder-sealing apparatus comprises a cover assembly (13) adapted to be positioned over at least one OLED (11) on a substrate (10), a sealing band (12) surrounding each OLED, a chuck assembly (20) with an array of heat sinks (21) that align with the OLEDs, a pick-up assembly (30) with at least one aperture (33), and a flange assembly (132) to which a solder pre-form (133) is secured. The chuck assembly (20) receives, aligns and orients the substrate (10). A vacuum is then applied through each aperture (33) to align and hold the cover assembly (13) in place. The sealing band (12) and solder pre-form (133) are aligned and pressed together by the pick-up assembly (30), and the focused laser beam (1) is projected through the chuck assembly to seal the OLEDs (11) within the cover assembly (13).