Abstract: An ATM is configured to interact with a mobile device and provide user access to one or more of the banking services available at the ATM using the mobile device. Banking-related information may be viewed and/or input at the ATM using the mobile device. The ATM may have multiple vertical levels of deposit slots, withdrawal trays and/or receipt dispensers. A level at the ATM at which the user interacts with the ATM for deposits, withdrawals, or receipts may be selected. The level may be specified by the user of the mobile device, at the ATM or using the mobile device, or may be determined by the ATM.

Abstract: An ATM is configured to interact with a mobile device and provide user access to one or more of the banking services available at the ATM using the mobile device. Banking-related information may be viewed and/or input at the ATM using the mobile device. The ATM may have multiple vertical levels of deposit slots, withdrawal trays and/or receipt dispensers. A level at the ATM at which the user interacts with the ATM for deposits, withdrawals, or receipts may be selected. The level may be specified by the user of the mobile device, at the ATM or using the mobile device, or may be determined by the ATM.

Abstract: A screen-less automated teller machine (ATM) may be configured to interact with a mobile device. The ATM may automatically detect the presence of the mobile device in a vicinity of the ATM and initiate contact with the mobile device, or a mobile device may initiate contact with the ATM. After verifying user permission to access the ATM, the mobile device may be enabled to provide user access to one or more of the banking services available at the ATM using the mobile device. As the ATM is screen-less, banking-related information may be viewed and/or input at the ATM using the mobile device. An application on the mobile device may be used to access and interact with the ATM using the mobile device.

Abstract: Methods for banking at an automated teller machine (ATM) using a mobile device. The ATM may automatically detect the presence of the mobile device in a vicinity of the ATM and initiate contact with the mobile device, or a mobile device may initiate contact with the ATM. After verifying user permission to access the ATM, the mobile device may be enabled to provide user access to one or more of the banking services available at the ATM using the mobile device and to view banking-related information on the mobile device. A mobile application on the mobile device may be used to access the ATM using the mobile device. While a mobile device is accessing the ATM, a screen on the ATM may become inactive for banking services and the option to select banking services directly at the ATM may be disabled.

Abstract: A control system of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a data communication controller configured to receive, via a first wireless communication protocol, data from a sensor indicative of an operational parameter of the HVAC system. The data communication controller is also configured to receive, via an electronic device communicatively coupled to the data communication controller, a control instruction, and to transmit, via a second wireless communication protocol different from the first wireless communication protocol, a control signal to adjust operation of an HVAC component configured to enable supply of conditioned air to a structure serviced by the HVAC system based on the data and the control instruction.

Abstract: Fluorescence imaging based on stimulated emission. In one example a system includes an excitation source (110) that excites fluorescent markers (122) in a sample (120) with an excitation beam (112), a stimulation source (130) that stimulates the excited fluorescent markers (122) to produce stimulated emission (124), and an objective lens (150) that receives the stimulation beam (132) and the stimulated emission (124). The system further includes a phase shifting and attenuation apparatus (200) configured to receive the stimulation beam (132) and the stimulated emission (124) from the objective lens (150), to attenuate the stimulation beam (132), and to induce a relative phase shift between a reference beam (optionally being at least a portion of the stimulation beam) and the stimulated emission, thereby causing constructive interference between the reference beam and the stimulated emission.

Abstract: Fluorescence imaging based on stimulated emission. In one example a system includes an excitation source (110) that excites fluorescent markers (122) in a sample (120) with an excitation beam (112), a stimulation source (130) that stimulates the excited fluorescent markers (122) to produce stimulated emission (124), and an objective lens (150) that receives the stimulation beam (132) and the stimulated emission (124). The system further includes a phase shifting and attenuation apparatus (200) configured to receive the stimulation beam (132) and the stimulated emission (124) from the objective lens (150), to attenuate the stimulation beam (132), and to induce a relative phase shift between a reference beam (optionally being at least a portion of the stimulation beam) and the stimulated emission, thereby causing constructive interference between the reference beam and the stimulated emission.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method and apparatus are disclosed for providing improved backside metal contacts to silicon carbide. Embodiments include depositing a barrier layer on the bottom surface of a silicon carbide wafer. The barrier layer is located between the silicon carbide wafer and a silicon layer. The silicon carbide wafer is separated into individual silicon carbide die. Embodiments further include mechanically scrubbing each silicon carbide die on the top surface of a package, forming a gold-silicon eutectic solder that bonds the silicon carbide die to the package. The barrier layer reduces or eliminates diffusion of species into the gold-silicon eutectic solder to reduce or eliminate voids in the gold-silicon eutectic solder.

Abstract: The present invention provides for creation, relevance based discovery and delivery of services to mobile users over telecommunications networks. The services are provided on a Mobile Service Provider's (MSP's) network infrastructure and created in collaboration with third parties by means of service objects. Each service object is a three dimensional collection of service capabilities derived from the network infrastructure, service elements and assets like user billing relations, user profiles, device capability and location. The service capabilities address and factor in network facing, subscriber facing and third party requirements of service delivery. Service objects can be configured for different service and business priorities of the operator such as DRM and location services. A service object extends all MSP assets to third parties in a regulated manner. The user can discover relevant services, subscribe to, and personalize the services.

Abstract: The present invention provides for creation, relevance based discovery and delivery of services to mobile users over telecommunications networks. The services are provided on a Mobile Service Provider's (MSP's) network infrastructure and created in collaboration with third parties by means of service objects. Each service object is a three dimensional collection of service capabilities derived from the network infrastructure, service elements and assets like user billing relations, user profiles, device capability and location. The service capabilities address and factor in network facing, subscriber facing and third party requirements of service delivery. Service objects can be configured for different service and business priorities of the operator such as DRM and location services. A service object extends all MSP assets to third parties in a regulated manner. The user can discover relevant services, subscribe to, and personalize the services.

Abstract: A method of controlling a package of optical components includes providing a thermally conductive layer for mounting optical components. A temperature proximate to the optical components is sensed. The optical components are heated or cooled in response to the sensed temperature by activating a temperature alternation device.

Abstract: An optical package for an optical unit includes at least one optical component, a thermally conductive layer having the at least one optical component mounted thereon, and a temperature alteration device disposed adjacent to the thermally conductive layer. A control circuit controls the temperature alteration device. The control circuit and temperature alteration device include redundant elements.

Abstract: An optical fiber splice protector protects a splice between a first optical fiber and a second optical fiber. The first optical fiber includes a first fiber coating and the second optical fiber includes a second fiber coating where the second fiber coating has a larger diameter than the first fiber coating. The splice protector includes a sleeve that is applied around the first fiber coating. The sleeve has a similar diameter to the diameter of the second fiber coating. A splint is applied around the splice of the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber and extends from the sleeve to the second fiber coating. Additionally, a method for applying a fiber optic splice protector is provided. The method includes the steps of positioning the splint around the splice, proof testing the splice, and heat curing the splint around the splice after proof testing of the splice.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for examining internal components of a sealed container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of attaching an acoustic sensor to an outer surface of the sealed container and moving the sealed container about at least one axis of the sealed container. An audio signal is received from the acoustic sensor, where the audio signal is generated by a component within the sealed container that is put into motion as a result of the step of moving the sealed container about the at least one axis. The audio signal is analyzed to determine the frequency of the signal. In an embodiment for an apparatus of the present invention, an acoustic sensor is attached to the sealed container. An amplifier is coupled to the acoustic sensor and receives an audio signal from the acoustic sensor. The audio signal is generated by a component within the sealed container that is put into motion as a result of movement of the sealed container.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning electrodes of an optical fiber splicing apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning apparatus includes a plurality of tungsten wires and a support member. The plurality of tungsten wires are coupled to the support member at a first end of the support member. The cleaning apparatus may also include a cover that is slidably disposed on the support member. The cover is slidable between a first position where the cover is disposed away from the plurality of tungsten wires and a second position where the plurality of tungsten wires are received within the cover.