Abstract: A power supply system for powering an electric motor (16) in an electric vehicle includes a metal-air converter (12) connected to the motor (16) for driving the motor (16) and a generator (10) connected to the metal-air converter (12) for recharging the metal-air converter (12). The generator (10) may also directly provide electricity to the motor (16) simultaneously with the metal-air converter (12). The system further includes a structure for providing a supply of fuel to the generator (10) that in turn converts the fuel to electricity.

Abstract: A method of generating a mask for use in an imaging process pattern. The method includes the steps of: (a) obtaining a desired target pattern having a plurality of features to be imaged on a substrate; (b) simulating a wafer image utilizing the target pattern and process parameters associated with a defined process; (c) defining at least one feature category; (d) identifying features in the target pattern that correspond to the at least one feature category, and recording an error value for each feature identified as corresponding to the at least one feature category; and (e) generating a statistical summary which indicates the error value for each feature identified as corresponding to the at least one feature category.

Abstract: A method for optically transferring a lithographic pattern corresponding to an integrated circuit utilizing a high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask onto a semiconductor substrate by use of an optical exposure tool. The method comprising the steps of generating a diffraction pattern corresponding to the lithographic pattern, where the diffraction pattern indicates a plurality of spatial frequency components corresponding to the lithographic pattern; determining which of the spatial frequency components need to be captured by a lens in the optical exposure tool in order to accurately reproduce the lithographic pattern; determining a set of illumination conditions required for the optical exposure tool to capture the spatial frequency components necessary for accurately reproducing the lithographic pattern; and illuminating the high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask with this set of illumination conditions.

Abstract: A method for optically transferring a lithographic pattern corresponding to an integrated circuit utilizing a high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask onto a semiconductor substrate by use of an optical exposure tool. The method comprising the steps of generating a diffraction pattern corresponding to the lithographic pattern, where the diffraction pattern indicates a plurality of spatial frequency components corresponding to the lithographic pattern; determining which of the spatial frequency components need to be captured by a lens in the optical exposure tool in order to accurately reproduce the lithographic pattern; determining a set of illumination conditions required for the optical exposure tool to capture the spatial frequency components necessary for accurately reproducing the lithographic pattern; and illuminating the high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask with this set of illumination conditions.

Abstract: A hydrogen-electricity co-production (HECP) system utilizes a fuel cell to produce hydrogen, electricity, or a combination of both hydrogen and electricity. In a first mode, the fuel cell performs an electrochemical reaction by reacting a hydrogen-containing fuel with oxygen to produce electricity, water and heat. In a second mode, the fuel cell utilizes heat released by an electrochemical reaction of the fuel cell to reform a hydrogen-containing fuel to produce hydrogen rich gas. In a third mode, both hydrogen and electricity are co-produced by the fuel cell. The HECP system can control an amount of hydrogen and/or electricity produced and switch between modes by varying an electrical load on the system.

Abstract: Separation of macromolecules by one-dimensional or two-dimensional methods, such as gel electrophoresis, produces an array of macromolecules, which can be transferred to a support, thereby producing the same array as on the gel. In the case of one-dimensional gel electrophoresis, because of the regular spacing of the gel lanes and the predictable direction of migration of the macromolecules, the positions of the macromolecule spots or bands in the array can be predicted to be at least within the area of the support corresponding to the lanes of the gel. Where the molecular weight of a macromolecule of interest is known, molecular weight markers can be used to determine where the macromolecule band is on the support, even if the macromolecule is not stained in the gel or on the support.

Abstract: A miniature vaporizer for effectively vaporizing a process fluid (e.g., a liquid media) in small energy system applications, such as systems employing chemical reformers and fuel cells. The vaporizer of the present invention can employ a heating medium, such as a hot exhaust generated by a power system, as the heating source for generating steam or for evaporating a fluid (e.g., liquid chemicals or fuels). The vaporizer of the invention can optionally be configured to vaporize water thereby functioning as a miniature steam generator, to evaporate a process fluid thereby functioning as a miniature evaporator or heat exchanger, or to evaporate a process fluid and mix the fluid with another medium. This evaporator/mixer configuration can be used in reformer plants where a liquid chemical or fuel (e.g., gasoline, diesel, methanol, etc.) needs to be first evaporated and mixed with steam prior to the introduction of the resultant mixture to a converter (e.g., reformor or fuel cell).

Abstract: A sales data exchange system and method for exchanging data with customers and suppliers by integrating data in an internal information system and EDI data received. The sales data exchange system (1) includes a main database (16) for storing sales data; an EDI data translator (14) for converting a format of the sales data; an EDI data input and output device (13) for sending and receiving the sales data in EDI format; and a plurality of user clients (11) provided for users to send and receive EDI data. Each of the user clients includes a sales order control unit (12) for handling the sales data, the sales order control unit including an order management module (120) for managing sales orders data, a shipping management module (122) for managing shipping data, and an invoice management module (124) for managing invoice data, and an inventory management module (126).

Abstract: A system and method for putting in-warehouse articles in a correct location in a warehouse (9), and for quickly retrieving out-warehouse articles from the warehouse. The system includes: a central management server (1) that includes a database (10) for storing in-warehouse article data, inventory data, out-warehouse article data and storage location information; a plurality of computing devices (3) located in different warehouses and linking to the central management server via an intranet (2); and a plurality of barcode printers (4) respectively linking to the plurality of computing devices for printing inventory data barcodes (14) that are attached to pallets (12).

Abstract: A system and method for managing cargo shipment according to inventory status and a received purchase order. The system interchanges data with a carrier MIS (5) and a customer MIS (4) via an EDI value added network (2). The system includes a main database (16) for storing purchase order data and inventory data, and a plurality of user clients (11) electronically connected with the main database. Each user client includes a shipment data management unit (12) for handling the data stored in the main database. The shipment data management unit includes a purchase order data search module (120) for users to search for the data on purchase orders set by customers, an inventory data search module (122) for users to search for inventory data relevant to the purchase orders, and a shipment schedule module (124) for scheduling shipment of cargo according to the purchase order data and the inventory data.

Abstract: A system and method for airport security employing identity validation and/or verification is provided. The invention includes a first identification input component, a second identification input component, a security output component, and, optionally an identity transaction engine component. The system facilitates airport security by having a person attempting to engage in air travel present identification on at least two occasions via the first identification input component and the second identification input component. The first identification input component initiates identification validation utilizing an identity transaction engine component. The second identification input component facilitates identification of the person so that security information obtained via the identity transaction engine component can be provided to the security output component.

Abstract: A method for optically transferring a lithographic pattern corresponding to an integrated circuit utilizing a high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask onto a semiconductor substrate by use of an optical exposure tool. The method comprising the steps of generating a diffraction pattern corresponding to the lithographic pattern, where the diffraction pattern indicates a plurality of spatial frequency components corresponding to the lithographic pattern; determining which of the spatial frequency components need to be captured by a lens in the optical exposure tool in order to accurately reproduce the lithographic pattern; determining a set of illumination conditions required for the optical exposure tool to capture the spatial frequency components necessary for accurately reproducing the lithographic pattern; and illuminating the high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask with this set of illumination conditions.