Abstract: A non-intrusive physiological data measurement system and method, as well as an optically induced treatment system, are described. The measurement system includes a monitoring mechanism that includes light emitter modules capable of emitting light at at least two wavelengths. The light emitted from the light emitter modules is transmitted through a subject and to a light receiving mechanism, such as an optical sensor. Physiological data is taken from the received light. The system also can ascertain movement of the subject by obtaining an initial outline of the subject and comparing that outline with a subsequently obtained outline. A therapeutic optic system includes a non-adhering light emitting mechanism for providing light at therapeutic wavelengths.

Abstract: An electronic package and a method of making the same in provided. The electronic package includes a dielectric layer and a conformal masking layer disposed on at least a portion of the dielectric layer. The electronic package further includes a routing layer disposed on at least a portion of the masking layer and a micro-via disposed at least in part in the conformal masking layer and the routing layer. Further, at least a portion of the routing layer forms a conformal electrically conductive layer in at least a portion of the micro-via. Also, the conformal masking layer is configured to define a size of the micro-via. The electronic package further includes a semiconductor die operatively coupled to the micro-via.

Abstract: An electronic package and a method of making the same in provided. The electronic package includes a dielectric layer and a conformal masking layer disposed on at least a portion of the dielectric layer. The electronic package further includes a routing layer disposed on at least a portion of the masking layer and a micro-via disposed at least in part in the conformal masking layer and the routing layer. Further, at least a portion of the routing layer forms a conformal electrically conductive layer in at least a portion of the micro-via. Also, the conformal masking layer is configured to define a size of the micro-via. The electronic package further includes a semiconductor die operatively coupled to the micro-via.

Abstract: A trajectory-based sense-and-avoid system for use on an aircraft is provided that utilizes 4-D constructs, such as 4-D trajectories or 4-D polytopes, to maintain separation from other aircraft and/or to avoid collisions with other aircraft. In certain embodiments the trajectory-based sense-and-avoid system utilizes 4-D trajectories provided from an external source and/or 4-D trajectories estimated based on a variety of data sources during operation.

Abstract: A sensor includes a sensor head including an acoustic detector configured to receive light from a first light source and to reflect the light upon incidence of acoustic waves. The sensor also includes at least one optical fiber and at least one fluorescent material within at least one of the sensor head and the at least one optical fiber. The at least one fluorescent material is configured to receive light from a second light source external to the sensor and emit visible light in response to the light received from the second light source.

Abstract: A sensor includes a sensor head including an acoustic detector configured to receive light from a first light source and to reflect the light upon incidence of acoustic waves. The sensor also includes at least one optical fiber and at least one fluorescent material within at least one of the sensor head and the at least one optical fiber. The at least one fluorescent material is configured to receive light from a second light source external to the sensor and emit visible light in response to the light received from the second light source.

Abstract: A trajectory-based sense-and-avoid system for use on an aircraft is provided that utilizes 4-D constructs, such as 4-D trajectories or 4-D polytopes, to maintain separation from other aircraft and/or to avoid collisions with other aircraft. In certain embodiments the trajectory-based sense-and-avoid system utilizes 4-D trajectories provided from an external source and/or 4-D trajectories estimated based on a variety of data sources during operation.

Abstract: A flexible electronic circuit member formed of a plurality of dielectric layers includes a plurality of thinned semiconductor chips embedded within the circuit member for increased levels of integration and component density. The thinned semiconductor chips may include various integrated circuits thereon. They may be formed on various substrates and using various technologies and the embedded, thinned semiconductor chips are interconnected by a patterned interconnect that extends between and through the respective dielectric layers. A method for forming the flexible circuit member includes joining semiconductor chips to a mounting apparatus using a releasable bonding layer then forming thinned semiconductor chips that are joined to respective dielectric layers that combine to form the flexible electronic circuit member. The releasable bonding layer is removed after the thinned semiconductor chips are joined to the respective dielectric layers used in combination to form the electronic circuit member.

Abstract: A flexible electronic circuit member formed of a plurality of dielectric layers includes a plurality of thinned semiconductor chips embedded within the circuit member for increased levels of integration and component density. The thinned semiconductor chips may include various integrated circuits thereon. They may be formed on various substrates and using various technologies and the embedded, thinned semiconductor chips are interconnected by a patterned interconnect that extends between and through the respective dielectric layers. A method for forming the flexible circuit member includes joining conventional semiconductor chips to a mounting apparatus then grinding the semiconductor chips to form thinned semiconductor chips that are joined to respective dielectric layers that combine to form the flexible electronic circuit member.

Abstract: A non-intrusive physiological data measurement system and method, as well as an optically induced treatment system, are described. The measurement system includes a monitoring mechanism that includes light emitter modules capable of emitting light at at least two wavelengths. The light emitted from the light emitter modules is transmitted through a subject and to a light receiving mechanism, such as an optical sensor. Physiological data is taken from the received light. The system also can ascertain movement of the subject by obtaining an initial outline of the subject and comparing that outline with a subsequently obtained outline. A therapeutic optic system includes a non-adhering light emitting mechanism for providing light at therapeutic wavelengths.

Abstract: A non-intrusive physiological data measurement system and method, as well as an optically induced treatment system, are described. The measurement system includes a monitoring mechanism that includes light emitter modules capable of emitting light at at least two wavelengths. The light emitted from the light emitter modules is transmitted through a subject and to a light receiving mechanism, such as an optical sensor. Physiological data is taken from the received light. The system also can ascertain movement of the subject by obtaining an initial outline of the subject and comparing that outline with a subsequently obtained outline. A therapeutic optic system includes a non-adhering light emitting mechanism for providing light at therapeutic wavelengths.

Abstract: A novel micro optical system as a platform technology for electrical and optical interconnections, thermal and mechanical assembly and integration of electronic, optoelectronic, passive and active components. This platform provides optical coupling and chip-to-chip interconnection by microwave electrical, optical guided and unguided waves, and power or bias electrical contacts or interfaces by a novel chip in flexible circuit, rigid or inflexible embodiments.

Abstract: A system for estimating a parameter selected from the group consisting of a current, a magnetic field, or combinations thereof comprises a resonant frequency tunable magneto-optical loop resonator, wherein the loop resonator comprises a magneto-optical sensing element coupled to an optical waveguide, and wherein the loop resonator is configured for receiving an originating optical signal from a broadband light source and providing a modulated signal indicative of the estimated parameter.

Abstract: An optical data link is provided for optically transmitting in free space data from a plurality of receiver coils in a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system. This free space (e.g., through-the-air) optical data link provides a tether-less (i.e., no bundles of physical wires or optic fibers), essentially electro-magnetically immune (no interference as in radio-frequency wireless transmissions) and scalable solution to transmit data usable to create an MR image.

Abstract: A novel micro optical system as a platform technology for electrical and optical interconnections, thermal and mechanical assembly and integration of electronic, optoelectronic, passive and active components. This platform provides optical coupling and chip-to-chip interconnection by microwave electrical, optical guided and unguided waves, and power or bias electrical contacts or interfaces by a novel chip in flexible circuit, rigid or inflexible embodiments.

Abstract: An optical interface for data communication that can be manufactured and aligned in a cost effective manner includes an array of optical emitters and an optical receiver are positioned within a predetermined tolerance with reference to each other so as to establish an optical data communication path. To search for and determine which of the emitters of the array achieves the best alignment, the optical emitters are individually energized in a sequence, while monitoring the output signal of the optical receiver. For subsequent data communications, the optical emitter determined to achieve the best alignment is employed.

Abstract: An optical interface for data communication that can be manufactured and aligned in a cost effective manner includes an array of optical emitters and an optical receiver are positioned within a predetermined tolerance with reference to each other so as to establish an optical data communication path. To search for and determine which of the emitters of the array achieves the best alignment, the optical emitters are individually energized in a sequence, while monitoring the output signal of the optical receiver. For subsequent data communications, the optical emitter determined to achieve the best alignment is employed.

Abstract: An optical interface for data communication that can be manufactured and aligned in a cost effective manner includes an array of optical emitters and an optical receiver are positioned within a predetermined tolerance with reference to each other so as to establish an optical data communication path. To search for and determine which of the emitters of the array achieves the best alignment, the optical emitters are individually energized in a sequence, while monitoring the output signal of the optical receiver. For subsequent data communications, the optical emitter determined to achieve the best alignment is employed.