Abstract: A storage media for storage of data thereon is provided. The storage media including: a first layer, the first layer being substantially transparent to a predetermined radiant energy used for reading the data; and a second layer formed on the first layer and being substantially opaque to the radiant energy, the second layer having a pattern comprising a plurality of holes, each of the holes having a largest dimension which is greater than a wavelength of the radiant energy, the data being stored as the presence or absence of a hole in the pattern. Also provided are a method for fabricating the storage media as well as an apparatus and method for reading the data stored on the storage media.

Abstract: Music is blanket transmitted (for example, via satellite downlink transmission) to each customer's user station where selected music files are recorded. Customers preselect from a list of available music in advance using an interactive screen selector, and pay only for music that they choose to playback for their enjoyment. An antipiracy “ID tag” is woven into the recorded music so that any illegal copies therefrom may be traced to the purchase transaction. Music is transmitted on a fixed schedule or through an active scheduling process that monitors music requests from all or a subset of satellite receivers and adjust scheduling according to demand for various CD's. Receivers store selections that are likely to be preferred by a specific customer. In those instances where weather conditions, motion of atmospheric layers or dish obstructions result in data loss, the system downloads the next transmission of the requested CD and uses both transmissions to produce a “good copy”.

Abstract: Commercial advertisers, such as consumer product companies and the advertising agents that represent them, directly access a network of thousands of large, high resolution electronic displays located in high traffic areas and directly send their own advertisements electronically to the network to be displayed at locations and times selected by the advertisers.

Abstract: Commercial advertisers, such as a chain of retail stores, directly access a network of thousands of large, high resolution roadside electronic displays and directly send their own advertisements electronically to the network to be displayed at locations and times selected by the advertisers, while tying the advertising content into the content of point of purchase displays in the advertiser's store(s).

Abstract: Commercial advertisers, such as consumer product companies and the advertising agents that represent them, directly access a network of thousands of large, high resolution electronic displays located in high traffic areas and directly send their own advertisements electronically to the network to be displayed at locations and times selected by the advertisers. In another application, operators of digital movie theaters have ongoing, continuous access to tens of thousands of movies that can be ordered in digital form for display on selected screens at their theaters at selected times.

Abstract: A universal automated order processing system represents multiple (e.g., hundreds or thousands) participating merchants who offer their products through the system. Customers become qualified for using the system by supplying a set of information (e.g., name, credit card number, shipping address) that is stored in a customer database. When a customer wishes to order a product, the customer calls the system, customer identity is automatically confirmed, the customer enters a product order number and the complete order is routed to the appropriate merchant with the information necessary for the merchant to fulfill the order. Available credit verification and other aspects of credit card transactions may be handled by either the system operator or the merchant. The system operator may offer revolving credit. The system may also be used to provide potential customers of the merchants with free product information.

Abstract: The subject invention provides novel and advantageous methods for identifying amino acid sequences in random peptide libraries that can bind to Gag polypeptides. The subject invention also establishes a novel in vitro system that can be used to test competitive inhibitors of retrovrial capsid assembly. Also provided are peptides, and compositions containing these peptides, which are inhibitors of the retrovirus Gag protein(s) function. Chimeric Gag polypeptides are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to video and music distribution systems and, more particularly, to a system that blanket transmits video/audio content such as movies (for example, via satellite downlink transmission) to each customer's recording, storage and playback system. Customers may preselect from a list of available movies or other content in advance using an interactive screen selector, and pay for the video/audio content that is actually viewed.

Abstract: Bulk, low impurity aluminum nitride (AlN) single crystals are grown by sublimation or similar deposition techniques at growth rates greater than 0.5 mm/hr.

Abstract: Novel vectors are capable of producing MPMV (Mason-Pfizer Monkey Virus) proteins but not of packaging MPMV RNA, and the information about the packaging signal in MPMV and HIV can be used to create MPMV and HIV vectors that are capable of transferring foreign genes, e.g. for use in gene therapy.

Abstract: Commercial advertisers, such as consumer product companies and the advertising agents that represent them, directly access a network of thousands of large, high resolution electronic displays located in high traffic areas and directly send their own advertisements electronically to the network to be displayed at locations and times selected by the advertisers.

Abstract: Commercial advertisers, such as consumer product companies and the advertising agents that represent them, directly access a network of thousands of large, high resolution electronic displays located in high traffic areas and directly send their own advertisements electronically to the network to be displayed at locations and times selected by the advertisers. In another application, operators of digital movie theaters have ongoing, continuous access to tens of thousands of movies that can be ordered in digital form for display on selected screens at their theaters at selected times.

Abstract: Commercial advertisers, such as a chain of retail stores, directly access a network of thousands of large, high resolution roadside electronic displays and directly send their own advertisements electronically to the network to be displayed at locations and times selected by the advertisers, while tying the advertising content into the content of point of purchase displays in the advertiser's store(s).

Abstract: Bulk, low impurity aluminum nitride:silicon carbide (AlN:SiC) alloy single crystals are grown by deposition of vapor species containing Al, Si, N and C on a crystal growth interface.

Abstract: Large diameter single crystals of aluminum nitride (AlN) are grown isotropically by injecting a nitrogen-containing gas into liquid aluminum at elevated temperatures. A seed crystal that is maintained at a temperature below that of the surrounding liquid aluminum is pulled from the melt, while the AlN that is formed in the melt is deposited on the seed crystal. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Low defect density, low impurity bulk single crystals of AlN, SiC and AlN:SiC alloy are produced by depositing appropriate vapor species of Al, Si, N, C on multiple nucleation sites that are preferentially cooled to a temperature less than the surrounding surfaces in the crystal growth enclosure. The vapor species may be provided by subliming solid source material, vaporizing liquid Al, Si or Al--Si or injecting source gases. The multiple nucleation sites may be unseeded or seeded with a seed crystal such as 4 H or 6 H SiC.

Abstract: Simulated diamond gemstones are produced by faceting and polishing bulk single crystals of colorless synthetic aluminum nitride or aluminum nitride:silicon carbide alloys.

Abstract: Bulk, low impurity silicon carbide single crystals are grown by deposition of vapor species containing silicon and vapor species containing carbon on a crystal growth interface. The silicon source vapor is provided by vaporizing liquid silicon and transporting the silicon vapor to a crystal growth crucible. The carbon vapor species are provided by either a carbon containing source gas (for example, CN) or by flowing the silicon source vapor over or through a solid carbon source, for example flowing the silicon vapor through porous graphite or a bed of graphite particles.

Abstract: Bulk, low impurity aluminum nitride (AlN) single crystals are grown by sublimation or similar deposition techniques at growth rates greater than 0.1 mm/hr.

Abstract: Bulk, low impurity aluminum nitride (AlN) single crystals are grown by sublimation or similar deposition techniques at growth rates greater than 0.5 mm/hr.