Abstract: Multiple microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) on a substrate are capped with a cover using a layer that may function as a bonding agent, separation layer, and hermetic seal. A substrate has a first side with multiple MEMS devices. A cover is formed with through-holes for vias, and with standoff posts for layer registration and separation. An adhesive sheet is patterned with cutouts for the MEMS devices, vias, and standoff posts. The adhesive sheet is tacked to the cover, then placed on the MEMS substrate and heated to bond the layers. The via holes may be metalized with leads for circuit board connection. The MEMS units may be diced from the substrate after sealing, thus protecting them from contaminants.

Abstract: A thin film phosphor for an electroluminescent device, the phosphor being selected from the group consisting of thioaluminates, thiogallates and thioindates having at least one cation selected from elements of Groups IIA and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements. The phosphor being activated by a rare earth metal and containing oxygen as a partial substitute for a portion of the sulphur in the crystal lattice of the thiogallate, thioindate or thioaluminate. The phosphor is a single phase homogeneous compound and provides improved luminance stability. An electroluminescent device comprising the thin film phosphor is also described and methods of making the phosphor of the invention.

Abstract: A true time delay (“TTD”) system with wideband passive amplitude compensation is provided. The TTD system includes an input switch, an output switch, a reference delay line disposed between the input switch and the output switch, and time delay lines disposed between the input switch and the output switch. Each time delay line (“TDL”) has a different line length, and includes a center conductor between two corresponding ground planes. Each center conductor has a width and is separated from the two corresponding ground planes by a gap space. For each TDL, the width of the center conductor is configured such that a loss of the TDL is substantially the same as a loss of every other TDL over a range of operating frequencies. For each TDL, the gap space is configured such that an impedance of the TDL is substantially the same as an impedance of every other TDL.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thiosilicate phosphor compositions. The invention is further a physical vapor deposition method for the deposition of rare earth activated thiosilicate phosphor compositions comprising providing at least one or more source materials where the source materials may comprise a barium silicon alloy, an intermetallic barium silicon compound, a protected barium metal and combinations thereof; providing an activator species; and effecting deposition of the one or more source materials and activator species as a thin film phosphor composition on a selected substrate. The method allows for the deposition of blue thin film electroluminescent phosphors with high luminance and colors required for TV applications.

Abstract: A method for transforming electronic information in to a format, the method comprising the steps of: accessing a first electronic file that comprises control data; accessing metadata based on the control data; identifying input data based on the metadata and the control data; and creating output data that is based on the input data and which has an output format that is based on the control data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable medium for controlling devices connected to a network. The method includes receiving an utterance from a user for remotely controlling a device in a network; converting the received utterance to text using an automatic speech recognition module; accessing a user profile in the network that governs access to a plurality of devices on the network and identifiers which control a conversion of the text to a device specific control language; identifying based on the text a device to be controlled; converting at least a portion of the text to the device control language; and transmitting the device control language to the identified device, wherein the identified device implements a function based on the transmitted device control language.

Abstract: An integrated electro-optical module apparatus includes in one embodiment an optical modulator configured to modulate an input optical signal coupled thereto; and a control circuit assembly configured to provide electrical control signals to the optical modulator to modulate the input optical signal; wherein the control circuit assembly is attached to the optical modulator in a stacked arrangement.

Abstract: Multiple microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) on a substrate are capped with a cover using a layer that may function as a bonding agent, separation layer, and hermetic seal. A substrate has a first side with multiple MEMS devices. A cover is formed with through-holes for vias, and with standoff posts for layer registration and separation. An adhesive sheet is patterned with cutouts for the MEMS devices, vias, and standoff posts. The adhesive sheet is tacked to the cover, then placed on the MEMS substrate and heated to bond the layers. The via holes may be metalized with leads for circuit board connection. The MEMS units may be diced from the substrate after sealing, thus protecting them from contaminants.

Abstract: A method for the cryogenic separation of air having defined temperatures for condensed feed air passed into a double column system relative to liquid oxygen and preferably to shelf vapor, and wherein kettle liquid is not subcooled from the higher pressure column to the lower pressure column.

Abstract: A novel and improved composite thick film dielectric structure is provided to improve the operating stability of phosphors used in thick dielectric ac electroluminescent displays. The novel structure comprises one or more aluminum oxide layers disposed between the composite thick dielectric layer and the bottom of the phosphor layer of these displays.

Abstract: A remote control system for a modulatable device is provided. The remote control system comprises a receiver system coupled to the modulatable device and configured to obtain an output characteristic of the modulatable device, the receiver system being located remotely with respect to the modulatable device. The system further comprises a command signal setting system coupled to the receiver system and configured to use the output characteristic to generate a drive command signal and a bias system coupled to the command signal setting system and configured to receive the drive command signal and set a bias point of the modulatable device based on the drive command signal. The bias system is located locally with respect to the modulatable device. The command signal setting system and the bias system are coupled via a first optical conduit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing broadband signals to a portable user device is disclosed. Broadband signals, such as satellite radio signals, are received at a base station having a plurality of antennas. The content of the broadband signals are then encoded using space time coding (STC), and the STC encoded broadband content is transmitted from the plurality of antennas via a first wireless network protocol. The STC encoded broadband content can be received at a portable user device having a plurality of antennas or at a wireless access point having a plurality of antennas, which then transmit the broadband signals via a second wireless network protocol.

Abstract: A cryogenic rectification system employing a phase separator, which may include one or more trays, in conjunction with a double column air separation plant, wherein some shelf liquid is subcooled and phase separated to produce crude neon vapor, and the remaining liquid is used to reflux the lower pressure column of the double column plant.

Abstract: The present invention is an electroluminescent display that incorporates a laminated seal that inhibits exposure of display components to atmospheric contaminants and to a sealing process for fabrication of the same. The sealed electroluminescent display comprises a substrate upon which is constructed a thick dielectric electroluminescent display covered by a laminated seal comprising a lower multi-functional polymer film and an upper inorganic film that provides a barrier layer to inhibit exposure of the electroluminescent display structure to an atmospheric contaminant.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) system and method for generating information about an object is provided. The MR system comprises at least one MR detector configured to sense a plurality of electromagnetic signals and a modulator coupled to the MR detector and configured to modulate optical signals with the electromagnetic signals to generate corresponding modulated optical signals. The MR system further comprises a resonant matching circuit configured for matching an impedance of the MR detector to an impedance of the modulator to achieve at least one of a voltage gain or a noise performance. An optical conduit coupled to the modulator is configured to transmit the modulated optical signals from within a shielded environment to outside the shielded environment. A signal detector coupled to the optical conduit is configured to convert the modulated optical signals to electrical signals.

Abstract: A thin film phosphor for an electroluminescent device, the phosphor being selected from the group consisting of thioaluminates, thiogallates and thioindates having at least one cation selected from elements of Groups IIA and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements. The phosphor being activated by a rare earth metal and containing oxygen as a partial substitute for a portion of the sulphur in the crystal lattice of the thiogallate, thioindate or thioaluminate. The phosphor is a single phase homogeneous compound and provides improved luminance stability. An electroluminescent device comprising the thin film phosphor is also described and methods of making the phosphor of the invention.

Abstract: A loading ramp and replacement tailgate mechanism provided for installation and use in pickup trucks and like vehicles to facilitate the loading of motorcycles. The assembly would replace the existing tailgate, extending the bed and using the same hardware as the tailgate. The ramp consists of two telescoping sections and provides for self contained storage of the ramp when installed. The ramp pivots on the new tailgate structure as the load moves upwards on the ramp and eliminates the change in angle as it occurs at the juncture of the inclined portion of the ramp and the truck bed. The device provides for load sharing between the truck bed and sides. The device allows for installation and removal from the truck by one person without the use of tools.

Abstract: An electronic component assembly includes a flexible printed circuit, and further includes two components disposed on the flexible printed circuit, having electrical connections with the flexible printed circuit. The flexible layer is folded so that the components face each other and a thermal management device is disposed between the components. The thermal management device may be glued by a thermally conducting adhesive or otherwise held in a stable arrangement, in order to remove the heat generated from the components.

Abstract: A cryogenic air separation system having enhanced liquid production capacity wherein a feed air stream bypasses the primary heat exchanger and is processed through cooling and warming passes of a feed air liquefier to produce liquid feed air for introduction into the cryogenic air separation plant.

Abstract: A thin film phosphor for an electroluminescent device, the phosphor being selected from the group consisting of thioaluminates, thiogallates and thioindates having at least one cation selected from elements of Groups IIA and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements. The phosphor being activated by a rare earth metal and containing oxygen as a partial substitute for a portion of the sulphur in the crystal lattice of the thiogallate, thioindate or thioaluminate. The phosphor is a single phase homogeneous compound and provides improved luminance stability. An electroluminescent device comprising the thin film phosphor is also described and methods of making the phosphor of the invention.