Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, is directed to various aspects of the use of one or more wires in conjunction with an adhesive strip to serve as an electrically conductive connector between the photoactive layers of a photovoltaic cell or module.

Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined electrical connector comprising an upper and a lower covers that interlock with each other and define there-between multiple connector receiving cavities for multiple cable connectors received therein side by side for manipulation as a unit. The unit has a mating face wherein defines multiple openings and apertures beside the openings. The openings communicate with corresponding cavities. Each cable connector has a mating port at the front end and connects an electrical cable at the rear end. The mating port comes out from the corresponding opening, while the electrical cable comes out from the corresponding aperture. So the mating ports and the electrical cables are located in about the same orientation, which facilitates assembling the combined electrical connector with an electronic device and avoid inter-twisting the cables in the device.

Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, is directed to various aspects of the use of one or more wires in conjunction with an adhesive strip to serve as an electrically conductive connector between the photoactive layers of a photovoltaic cell or module.

Abstract: Films of gallium manganese nitride are grown on a substrate by molecular beam epitaxy using solid source gallium and manganese and a nitrogen plasma. Hydrogen added to the plasma provides improved uniformity to the film which may be useful in spin-based electronics.

Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.

Abstract: A method of making a photovoltaic cell includes contacting a cross-linking agent with semiconductor particles, and incorporating the semiconductor particles into the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: Films of gallium manganese nitride are grown on a substrate by molecular beam epitaxy using solid source gallium and manganese and a nitrogen plasma. Hydrogen added to the plasma provides improved uniformity to the film which may be useful in spin-based electronics.

Abstract: Films of gallium manganese nitride are grown on a substrate by molecular beam epitaxy using solid source gallium and manganese and a nitrogen plasma. Hydrogen added to the plasma provides improved uniformity to the film which may be useful in spin-based electronics.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides photovoltaic modules. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells, at least two of which include a photosensitized nanomatrix layer and a charge carrier media. Preferably, the cells further include a catalytic media layer. The photovoltaic cells are disposed between a first electrical connection layer and a second electrical connection layer. In one embodiment, the cells are interconnected in series and the electrical connections layers each include conductive and insulative regions.

Abstract: A flexible photovoltaic cell integrated onto an active card, such as a greeting card or “smart” card, may be fabricated separately and then integrated with additional electronics on the active card. Alternatively, the photovoltaic cell may be fabricated on the active card itself, constituting, if desired, part or all of its surface design.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides photovoltaic modules. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells, at least two of which include a photosensitized nanomatrix layer and a charge carrier media. Preferably, the cells further include a catalytic media layer. The photovoltaic cells are disposed between a first electrical connection layer and a second electrical connection layer. In one embodiment, the cells are interconnected in series and the electrical connections layers each include conductive and insulative regions.

Abstract: A method of making a photovoltaic cell includes contacting a cross-linking agent with semiconductor particles, and incorporating the semiconductor particles into the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: A method for making a multilayer structure having macroscopic second order nonlinear optical properties is described. The resulting nonlinear optical structures made by the method are also described. The method includes the steps of contacting a substrate having ionic adsorption sites with a first charged polyion; ceasing contact of the substrate with the first charged polyion; and thereafter, contacting the substrate with a second charged polyion having a charge opposite to that of the first charged polyion, wherein at least one of the polyions includes a nonlinear optical chromophoric side chain.

Abstract: A car-used burglarproof device capable of emitting human voice, including a remote transmitter, a central door lock controller, a wireless SOS system, a remote receiver, a decoder, a latch circuit, a vibration detecting circuit, a counter, a timer, a voice system and a re-triggerable timer, whereby the remote transmitter is operated to transmit signal to the receiver and the receiver responds to the signal by voice or sound. When the burglarproof effect is set up or released, the car doors are simultaneously locked or unlocked. After the burglarproof effect is set up, if the car is touched or shocked, the burglarproof device will emit a voice of "this car is equipped with alarm system, please don't touch". If the car is again touched, the burglarproof device will emit a warning voice of "if you touch the car again, I shall call the police".