Abstract: A resistive cross point memory cell array comprising a plurality of word lines, a plurality of bit lines, a plurality of cross points formed by the word lines and the bit lines, and a plurality of memory cells, each of the memory cells being located at a different one of the cross points, wherein a first bit line comprises a distributed series diode along an entire length of the bit line such that each of the associated memory cells located along the first bit line is coupled between the distributed series diode and an associated word line.

Abstract: Fuse-type and antifuse-type semiconducting-organic-polymer-film-based memory elements for use in memory devices are disclosed. Various embodiments of the present invention employ a number of different techniques to alter the electrical conductance or, equivalently, the resistance, of organic-polymer-film memory elements in order to produce detectable memory-state changes in the memory elements. The techniques involve altering the electronic properties of the organic polymers by application of heat or electric fields, often in combination with additional chemical compounds, to either increase or decrease the resistance of the organic polymers.

Abstract: A system comprises a processing chamber for maintaining a hydrogen plasma at low pressure. The processing chamber has a long, wide, thin geometry to favor deposition of thin-film silicon on sheet substrates over the chamber walls. The sheet substrates are moved through between ends. A pair of opposing radio frequency electrodes above and below the workpieces are electrically driven hard to generate a flat, pancaked plasma cloud in the middle spaces of the processing chamber. A collinear series of gas injector jets pointed slightly up on a silane-jet manifold introduce 100% silane gas at high velocity from the side in order to roll the plasma cloud in a coaxial vortex. A second such silane-jet manifold is placed on the opposite side and pointed slightly down to further help roll the plasma and maintain a narrow band of silane concentration.

Abstract: A memory array according to a particular embodiment of the invention includes a substrate, a plurality of first select-lines disposed in a plurality of planes generally parallel to the substrate, a plurality of second select-lines formed in pillars disposed generally orthogonal to the substrate, a plurality of memory cells coupled to the first select-lines and the second select-lines, and a current path connection providing a continuous current path through a selected plurality of the pillars to heat the selected pillars and cause at least one memory cell associated with the selected pillars to be reset.

Abstract: A device that includes a layer of material having particles dispersed therein, a first electrode on a first surface of the layer, and a second electrode on a second surface of the layer opposite the first surface. A state of the particles is changed when a prescribed voltage is applied across the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A memory array according to a particular embodiment of the invention includes a substrate, a plurality of first select-lines disposed in a plurality of planes generally parallel to the substrate, a plurality of second select-lines formed in pillars disposed generally orthogonal to the substrate, a plurality of memory cells coupled to the first select-lines and the second select-lines, and a current path connection providing a continuous current path through a selected plurality of the pillars to heat the selected pillars and cause at least one memory cell associated with the selected pillars to be reset.

Abstract: A large area display workstation provides a liquid crystal display, configured to produce an image. The electrical components of the liquid crystal display are disposed on a substrate through a large area fabrication technique. The workstation has a first, high-resolution video display, and the large area display is a second, lower-resolution file identification display. The computer displays a user-selected file in a high-resolution format on the high-resolution video display for manipulation, and displays a plurality of file indicators in a low-resolution format on the large area display.

Abstract: A device that includes a layer of material having particles dispersed therein, a first electrode on a first surface of the layer, and a second electrode on a second surface of the layer opposite the first surface. A state of the particles is changed when a prescribed voltage is applied across the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: An object sensor includes at least one sensor device which is integrated with a fluid source. The object sensor includes a sensor housing having an object passage through which an object is moved. The object sensor further includes a fluid passage through which a flow of fluid passes. The object passage communicates with the fluid passage. A fluid source is positioned to generate a flow of fluid through the fluid passage. When an object, such as a paper sheet, moves through the object passage the object will obstruct or eclipse the flow of fluid produced by the fluid source and flowing through the fluid passage to diminish the flow of fluid. As a result, the impeded flow of fluid is sensed and one or more of a position, a presence and/or an absence of the object in the object passage is detected.

Abstract: A pressure sensor is provided which can detect the presence, absence or magnitude of pressure, as well as a pressure profile. The pressure sensor includes a sensor membrane and a sensor device. The sensor membrane is flexible and may be constructed of a conductive material or may include a flexible film attached to a conductive film. The sensor device includes a sensor strip, a voltage source, and an electrical sensor. The sensor strip includes both a conductive strip and a resistive strip. The conductive strip is arranged parallel to the resistive strip. As pressure is applied to the sensor membrane, the sensor membrane distends or deforms towards the sensor strip. As sufficient pressure is applied, the sensor membrane will make both electrical and mechanical contact with both the conductive strip and the resistive strip at a point along the length of the sensor strip. Since the sensor membrane is conductive, the conductive strip and the resistive strip will be in electrical connection with each other.

Abstract: A pressure sensor is provided which can detect the presence, absence or magnitude of pressure. The pressure sensor includes a sensor membrane and a sensor device. The sensor membrane is flexible and may be constructed of a conductive material or may include a flexible film attached to a conductive film. The sensor device includes an electrode substrate having an electrode surface and a set of electrodes disposed on the electrode surface. As pressure is applied to the sensor membrane, the sensor membrane distends or deforms towards the electrode set positioned on the electrode surface. As sufficient pressure is applied, the sensor membrane will make both electrical and mechanical contact with at least two of the electrodes. Since the sensor membrane is conductive, the contacted electrodes will be in electrical connection with each other. As pressure is increased, additional electrodes will be contacted and placed in electrical contact with each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for and an apparatus for detecing amines or amino acids, which apparatus generally includes a capillary electrophoresis separation tube with a post-capillary reactor positioned at the end of the tube to immediately receive separated samples from the tube. The post-capillary reactor includes a solution of Ru(bpy).sub.3.sup.2+ buffered with a base. The post capillary reactor further includes an electrode assembly for providing current to the solution to convert nonluminescing Ru(bpy).sub.3.sup.2+ to luminescing Ru(bpy).sub.3.sup.3+. The method generally includes separating the desired analyte from the sample, contacting the analyte with the solution to produce luminescence, and then photometrically measuring the amount of analyte present as a function of the luminescence.