Abstract: A method of generating and delivering digital product coupons through reverse micro coupon auctions allows users to select digital coupons for various products and goods in a retail store. The user scans a barcode of an item or enters the item manually through the user interface of a “smart” mobile device application and is presented with digital coupons offering discounts for similar products and bidding to win the customer's business. Manufacturers can define the discount value and bidding parameters of coupons and target various demographics and locations. Manufacturers are also offered analytics to evaluate the success of their coupon campaigns. Various other features are provided in the mobile device application, such as a store locator and savings comparison tool, shopping lists and a store mapping feature.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate and a back electrode disposed between the substrate and an active semiconductor layer. The back electrode has a reflective layer that is reflective to at least one wavelength of light and includes a reflective surface having an undulating profile that includes peaks and valleys. The method includes depositing a filler layer onto the reflective layer of the back electrode. The filler layer at least partially fills one or more of the valleys of the reflective surface. The filler layer is transmissive to the at least one wavelength of light such that the at least one wavelength of light can pass through the filler layer to the reflective layer. The method includes depositing the active semiconductor layer onto the filler layer such that the filler layer and the back electrode are disposed between the substrate and the active semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A system is disclosed allowing non-invasive, continuous local and remote sensing of the internal environmental characteristics of transportable containers. The system utilizes a variety of sensors inside the container to sense internal environmental conditions.

Abstract: A system is disclosed allowing non-invasive, continuous local and remote sensing of the internal environmental characteristics of transportable containers. The system utilizes a variety of sensors inside the container to sense internal environmental conditions.

Abstract: A system is disclosed allowing non-invasive, continuous local and remote sensing of the internal environmental characteristics of transportable containers. The system utilizes a variety of sensors inside the container to sense internal environmental conditions.

Abstract: A system is disclosed allowing non-invasive, continuous local and remote sensing of the internal environmental characteristics of transportable containers. The system utilizes a variety of sensors inside the container to sense internal environmental conditions.

Abstract: A system is disclosed allowing non-invasive, continuous local and remote sensing of the internal environmental characteristics of transportable containers. The system utilizes a variety of sensors inside the container to sense internal environmental conditions.

Abstract: A system is disclosed allowing non-invasive, continuous local and remote sensing of the internal environmental characteristics of transportable containers. The system utilizes a variety of sensors inside the container to sense internal environmental conditions.