Abstract: The image quality and useful life of an x-ray imaging detector is enhanced by adding a shield layer between the photodiode/thin film transistor (TFT) array and the cesium iodide (CsI)-based scintillator/scintillator layer. The shield layer prevents dynamic charge coupling between a CsI/parylene layer located above the shield layer and the conductive data transfer lines located below the shield layer and operably connected to the individual pixels of the photodiode/TFT array to effectively maintain the level of various image quality parameters over time, including the modulation transfer function (MTF), and the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR).

Abstract: The image quality and useful life of an x-ray imaging detector is enhanced by adding a shield layer between the photodiode/thin film transistor (TFT) array and the cesium iodide (CsI)-based scintillator/scintillator layer. The shield layer prevents dynamic charge coupling between a CsI/parylene layer located above the shield layer and the conductive data transfer lines located below the shield layer and operably connected to the individual pixels of the photodiode/TFT array to effectively maintain the level of various image quality parameters over time, including the modulation transfer function (MTF), and the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR).

Abstract: Porous liquid-filtering membranes having a repeatable distribution of pores of a small dimension are provided, as well as pillar templates that are used to produce such liquid filtering membranes. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the pillar templates to make porous liquid filtering membranes.

Abstract: Porous liquid-filtering membranes having a repeatable distribution of pores of a small dimension are provided, as well as pillar templates that are used to produce such liquid filtering membranes. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the pillar templates to make porous liquid filtering membranes.

Abstract: An automobile computer system having a computer that runs an open platform operating system configured to support multiple applications, including applications that can be installed by a user. The system includes an operator interface that is mountable for viewing by an operator of an automobile. A plurality of application icons are scrollable across the visual operator interface by a user. The application icons correspond to applications supported by the operating system. The operator interface has a fixed focus position, wherein any application icon that is scrolled to the fixed focus position becomes focused and can be activated to select the application corresponding to the focused application icon. In some cases, icons are activated by leaving them focused for a predetermined timeout period. The system also includes a visual control that is available to application programs.