Abstract: A biological indicator reader is provided for reading a plurality of biological indicators to determine the effectiveness of at least a sterilization process. Each biological indicator is configured to exhibit fluorescence when the sterilization process has failed. Each reader comprises a housing having a plurality of biological indicator holders, a heater coupled to the housing and configured to heat the plurality of biological indicator holders to a preselected temperature to incubate the biological indicators, a UV light emitter configured to emit UV light through a first aperture on the side of each holder and an optical detector positioned under a second aperture on the bottom of the biological indicator holder, the optical detector configured to detect fluorescence intensity indicating the effectiveness of the sterilization process. A method of using the biological indicator reader is provided. A biological indicator system is also provided.

Abstract: A biological indicator reader is provided for reading a plurality of biological indicators to determine the effectiveness of at least a sterilization process. Each biological indicator is configured to exhibit fluorescence when the sterilization process has failed. Each reader comprises a housing having a plurality of biological indicator holders, a heater coupled to the housing and configured to heat the plurality of biological indicator holders to a preselected temperature to incubate the biological indicators, a UV light emitter configured to emit UV light through a first aperture on the side of each holder and an optical detector positioned under a second aperture on the bottom of the biological indicator holder, the optical detector configured to detect fluorescence intensity indicating the effectiveness of the sterilization process. A method of using the biological indicator reader is provided. A biological indicator system is also provided.

Abstract: A method of forming a micro-display includes forming a device that includes forming a partially reflecting layer on a first substrate and forming a plate overlying the partially reflecting layer, and adhering the device to a second substrate.

Abstract: For one embodiment, a reflection is reduced to substantially zero regardless of a wavelength of incident light that produced the reflection.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment discussed herein, an active color wheel is provided. The active color wheel according to one exemplary embodiment includes a plurality of light sources configured to be moved through a period of motion. Further, the plurality of light sources are configured to be activated over a range of the period of motion.

Abstract: One embodiment of a microelectronic component system includes a base adapted for supporting a microelectronic component, a membrane sealed to the base, and a glass lid built-up on the membrane and hermetically sealing the membrane.

Abstract: An embodiment of a double pass modulator includes a reflective polarizer adapted to pass light having a predetermined polarization state therethrough and to reflect substantially all other light, a quarter wave plate positioned to receive and pass light from the reflective polarizer, the quarter wave plate shifting the relative phase of the light passing therethrough by 45° with respect to the optic axis of the plate, and a reflector that receives light from the quarter wave plate and modulates at least a portion of the light incident thereon in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A method of forming a micro-display includes forming a device that includes forming a partially reflecting layer on a first substrate and forming a plate overlying the partially reflecting layer, and adhering the device to a second substrate.

Abstract: A micro-display has a device chip with a transparent layer overlying one or more micro-electromechanical system devices. A transparent cover overlies the transparent layer. An index-of-refraction-matching medium is interposed between the transparent layer and the transparent cover. An index of refraction of the index-of-refraction-matching medium is substantially equal to an index of refraction of the transparent layer and the transparent cover.

Abstract: An electronic device, such as a portable computer, has a receptacle for holding an identification card, such as a business card. The electronic device has an applique affixed to a first surface, such as the top or bottom surface of the electronic device. The applique has a transparent portion and a slot substantially adjacent to the transparent portion. A tray for holding an identification card is insertable through the slot into a receptacle located between the first surface and the applique, underneath the transparent portion of the applique.