Abstract: A coherent LiDAR system including semiconductor optical amplifier that can boost the transmitter power into the Watt level as well as provide a means of pre-amplification of the return beam. This approach offers significant immunity to sunlight interference over a TOF LiDAR system and has the potential to operate over a wider range of atmospheric conditions because of the higher sensitivity of a coherent system's double balanced receiver configuration. The coherent receiver mixes a local oscillator signal with the received signal, the received signal must be an exact match to the transmitted signal's wavelength in order for the receiver to recognize the signal. This greatly reduces interference from sunlight and allows each LiDAR system to have a unique signature minimizing cross interference from another vehicle.

Abstract: A time-of-flight LiDAR system that uses multi-junction laser diodes, for higher peak power than a single junction laser diode can provide, will provide in greater range capability for the LiDAR system. An additional approach to extending range is to continue to increase the output power of the transmitter using multi-junction semiconductor optical amplifiers. In addition to increasing the output power of the laser transmitter, it is also possible to increase the sensitivity of the receiver by using a single junction semiconductor optical amplifier. Finally, operating the pulsed system with an injection locked multi-junction transmitter and a coherent receiver greatly increases the sensitivity of the receiver.

Abstract: A silicon based photonic integrated circuit (Si-PIC) uses a semiconductor optical amplifier to overcome losses in the circuit from the input to the output ports.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques are described that can save a state of idempotent operations such as directory listing or iteration operations. Thus, these idempotent operations that do not complete can subsequently be continued without rework of the previously completed portions of the operations. The state of the idempotent procedure (e.g., a directory listing) can be saved in a serialized format and can allow the operation or procedure to be continued in a different execution context, including being continued across system, processing, or domain boundaries.

Abstract: A nanoparticle includes a nanocarrier encapsulating a nanoscintillator capable of emitting light upon exposure to radiation; a photosensitizer capable of absorbing the light from the nanoscintillator to generate singlet oxygen species; and optionally, one or more diagnostic agents, therapeutic agents, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer storage are disclosed herein that operate to implement and manage an ATM membership service across a collection of participating ATM machines. The ATM membership service provides its registered members surcharge-free access to the participating ATMs. User can register and pay a fee to become members. Once registered, their financial transactions at ATMs are monitored and allowed to occur at participating ATMs surcharge free by checking tokens generated from the swiped or inserted ATM cards.

Abstract: A convertible chair includes a base frame, a seat connected to the base frame through first, second, and third legs, a back support connected to the seat via first and second support arms, and at least one hinge assembly interconnecting the chair components. A user can pivot the back support between an upright chair position and a lowered table position wherein an upper surface of the seat and a back side surface of the back support form an essentially planar table surface. At least one locking mechanism can be utilized to selectively lock the back support in the upright position. Additionally, the chair can be folded into an essentially flat storage position. A table leaf is also provided to fit between two adjacent convertible chairs in the table position, to produce an extended table configuration.

Abstract: A convertible chair includes a base frame, a seat connected to the base frame through first, second, and third legs, a back support connected to the seat via first and second support arms, and at least one hinge assembly interconnecting the chair components. A user can pivot the back support between an upright chair position and a lowered table position wherein an upper surface of the seat and a back side surface of the back support form an essentially planar table surface. At least one locking mechanism can be utilized to selectively lock the back support in the upright position. Additionally, the chair can be folded into an essentially flat storage position. A table leaf is also provided to fit between two adjacent convertible chairs in the table position, to produce an extended table configuration.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door module assembly in a motor vehicle door structure, the assembly including a module plate, a bracket, and a door handle pivotally mounted on the bracket. Coacting mounting structures are provided on the module plate and on the bracket which are operative in response to linear sliding movement of the bracket relative to the module plate to mount the bracket on the module plate while permitting a limited degree of linear play to facilitate the installation of the module assembly on the door structure. The coacting mounting structures take the form of a plurality of tabs on the module plate and a respective plurality of keyways in the bracket.

Abstract: The problems presented in loan funding industry are solved by the systems and methods of the present invention. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided where a borrower applies for and is approved for a loan remotely after which the borrower is provided with data, the borrower then enters the provided data into an automated teller machine and the automatic teller machine verifies the amount to be dispersed and disperses the amount to be lent to the borrower.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door module assembly in a motor vehicle door structure, the assembly including a module plate, a bracket, and a door handle pivotally mounted on the bracket. Coacting mounting structures are provided on the module plate and on the bracket which are operative in response to linear sliding movement of the bracket relative to the module plate to mount the bracket on the module plate while permitting a limited degree of linear play to facilitate the installation of the module assembly on the door structure. The coacting mounting structures take the form of a plurality of tabs on the module plate and a respective plurality of keyways in the bracket.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door module assembly in a motor vehicle door structure, the assembly including a module plate, a bracket, and a door handle pivotally mounted on the bracket. Coacting mounting structures are provided on the module plate and on the bracket which are operative in response to linear sliding movement of the bracket relative to the module plate to mount the bracket on the module plate while permitting a limited degree of linear play to facilitate the installation of the module assembly on the door structure. The coacting mounting structures take the form of a plurality of tabs on the module plate and a respective plurality of keyways in the bracket.

Abstract: A photodynamic therapy apparatus and method in which (1) phototoxic drug is supplied to a target tissue, (2) delivery of drug activating light to the target tissue through probes is controlled by sequential selection of operation of the probes, (3) an automatic radiance probe is used for efficient optical characterization of the target tissue, and (4) an optical dose is monitored by sequential selection of probes as transmitters and receivers.

Abstract: Drawn multi-filament polyethylene yarns and articles thereof having unique signatures in dynamic mechanical analysis reflective of unique microstructures, and having superior ballistic resistant properties.

Abstract: Drawn multi-filament polyethylene yarns and articles thereof having unique signatures in dynamic mechanical analysis reflective of unique microstructures, and having superior ballistic resistant properties.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door module including a module plate, a vertical rail secured to the module plate, and a glass carrier mounted for vertical sliding movement on the rail. The module plate includes a main body planar plate portion and a pair of vertically spaced annular pedestals upstanding from the main body planar plate portion. Each pedestal defines a smooth cylindrical bore and an annular concave conical seat formed at the free end of the pedestal in surrounding relation to the bore. The rail includes a pair of vertically spaced apertures with a concave conical seat in surrounding relation to each aperture sized to nest in the respective pedestal conical seat. The assembly further includes a pair of self-tapping screws each having a conical flat head sized to seat in a respective rail seat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a motor vehicle door module assembly in a motor vehicle door structure, the assembly including a module plate, a bracket, and a door handle pivotally mounted on the bracket. Coacting mounting structures are provided on the module plate and on the bracket which are operative in response to linear sliding movement of the bracket relative to the module plate to mount the bracket on the module plate while permitting a limited degree of linear play. The bracket is mounted on the module plate utilizing the coacting mounting structures and the module assembly is positioned in the motor vehicle door structure whereafter the bracket and handle are adjusted relative to the module plate, utilizing the linear play, to facilitate the installation of the module assembly on the door structure. The coacting mounting structure is comprised of a plurality of tabs on the module plate and a respective plurality of keyways in the bracket.

Abstract: A photodynamic therapy apparatus and method in which (1) phototoxic drug is supplied to a target tissue, (2) delivery of drug activating light to the target tissue through probes is controlled by sequential selection of operation of the probes, (3) an automatic radiance probe is used for efficient optical characterization of the target tissue, and (4) an optical dose is monitored by sequential selection of probes as transmitters and receivers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a broad cancer immunoassay. Specifically, an immunoassay for peptides associated with oncogenic processes such as metastatic proteolysis is disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, the immunoassay utilizes antibodies which bind to peptides which are generated by proteolytic processes and which contain epitopes which are masked in undegraded blood proteins such as fibrinogen. Detection of such degradation peptides in a biological sample by immunological methods allows the diagnosis of a wide variety of cancers.

Abstract: A fabric vehicle roof is made up of a panel of translucent material. Indicia is printed onto one or both sides of the fabric, with the indicia comprised of non-opaque dyes. The roof is further coated with a water resistant coating and, alternatively, ultraviolet light protectants and other additives.