Abstract: A method for securely communicating digital content includes steps of: (1) receiving data from a plurality of key sources; (2) retrieving a plurality of data sets from the data, each one of the plurality of data sets comprising a plurality of data units; (3) extracting a plurality of selected data units from the plurality of data units; (4) generating a custom key using the plurality of selected data units; (5) encrypting content using the custom key; and (6) transmitting encrypted content.

Abstract: In one aspect, coated optical elements are described herein. In some implementations, a coated optical element comprises an optical element and a graphene coating layer disposed on a surface of the optical element. The graphene coating layer, in some implementations, has a thickness of about 100 nm or less.

Abstract: Various methods and devices for touch screens using topological insulators are provided. One of the touch screen devices includes a touch sensor layer including a three-dimensional “3D” topological insulator that maintains an electric charge over opposing outer surfaces of the 3D topological insulator. The touch screen device also includes electrodes electrically connecting the opposing outer surfaces of the 3D topological insulator. The touch screen device also includes a controller that determines a position at which an object touches the touch screen device based on a change in the electric charge over the opposing outer surfaces.

Abstract: A system that includes a quantum key device, a first device, and a second device. A monitor module is configured to detect, at the first device, that the second device is reading quantum information over a second quantum communication channel. A read module is configured to read, at the first device, the quantum information over a first quantum communication channel. An encryption module is configured to generate a first quantum encryption key at the first device using the quantum information that is read over the first quantum communication channel. The encryption module is also configured to encrypt data using the first quantum encryption key to create encrypted data. The second device decrypts the encrypted data using a second quantum encryption key generated at the second device using the quantum information read at the second device to create decrypted data.

Abstract: An electrical device includes an electrical component configured to generate heat during operation of the electrical device. A thermal management coating is configured to transfer heat from the electrical component by thermal conduction. The thermal management coating comprises a non-carbon based topological insulator.

Abstract: A method of forming a coating can include: preparing a substrate surface with adherent characteristics; applying charge of a first polarity to at least one non-carbon-based topological insulator with selected optical transmittance; and/or applying the charged at least one non-carbon-based topological insulator to the substrate surface to provide a topological insulator layer on the substrate surface. The at least one non-carbon-based topological insulator can have one or more of selected optical transmittance, selected thermal conductivity, selected electrical conductivity, or selected electrical resistivity.

Abstract: An electrical device includes an electrical component configured to generate heat during operation of the electrical device. A thermal management coating is configured to transfer heat from the electrical component by thermal conduction. The thermal management coating comprises a non-carbon based topological insulator.

Abstract: A method for increasing a service lifetime of an electronic component includes applying a topological insulator coating layer on a surface of the electronic component and performing a test on the electronic component with the topological insulator coating layer applied thereto. The electronic component with the topological insulator coating layer exhibits at least a 100% improvement during the test when compared to an otherwise equivalent electronic component without the topological insulator layer applied thereto. The electronic component with the topological insulator coating layer exhibits at least a 100% improvement during the test when compared to an otherwise equivalent electronic component with a graphene layer applied thereto. The test includes at least one of: a waterproofness test, an acetic acid test, a sugar solution test, and a methyl alcohol test.

Abstract: An electrical device includes an electrical component configured lo generate heat during operation of the electrical device. A thermal management coating is configured to transfer heat from the electrical component by thermal conduction. The thermal management coating comprises a non-carbon based topological insulator.

Abstract: Various methods and devices for touch screens using topological insulators are provided. One of the touch screen devices includes a touch sensor layer including a three-dimensional “3D”) topological insulator that maintains an electric charge over opposing outer surfaces of the 3D topological insulator. The touch screen device also includes electrodes electrically connected the opposing outer surfaces of the 3D topological insulator. The touch screen device also includes a controller that determines a position at which an object touches the touch screen device based on a change in the electric charge over the opposing outer surfaces.

Abstract: Various methods and devices for touch screens using topological insulators are provided. One of the touch screen devices includes a touch sensor layer including a three-dimensional (“3D”) topological insulator that maintains an electric charge over opposing outer surfaces of the 3D topological insulator. The touch screen device also includes electrodes electrically connected the opposing outer surfaces of the 3D topological insulator. The touch screen device also includes a controller that determines a position at which an object touches the touch screen device based on a change in the electric charge over the opposing outer surfaces.

Abstract: Provided is a coated optical element that includes: an optical element; and a coating disposed on the optical element. The coating includes at least one layer of a topological insulator.

Abstract: A method of forming a coating can include: preparing a substrate surface with adherent characteristics; and/or applying at least one non-carbon-based topological insulator to the substrate surface to provide a topological insulator layer on the substrate surface. The at least one non-carbon-based topological insulator can have one or more of selected optical transmittance, selected thermal conductivity, selected electrical conductivity, or selected electrical resistivity.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a particle shooter system. The particle shooter system comprises a non-carbon topological insulator nanotube defining a bore extending between first and second ends thereof. A particle shooter is operably coupled with the first end of the non-carbon topological insulator nanotube, and configured to transmit a single particle through the bore of the non-carbon topological insulator nanotube. A positioning mechanism is operably coupled with the non-carbon topological insulator nanotube and configured to aim the non-carbon topological insulator nanotube at a target disposed proximal the second end thereof.

Abstract: A system that includes a quantum key device, a first device, and a second device. A monitor module is configured to detect, at the first device, that the second device is reading quantum information over a second quantum communication channel. A read module is configured to read, at the first device, the quantum information over a first quantum communication channel. An encryption module is configured to generate a first quantum encryption key at the first device using the quantum information that is read over the first quantum communication channel. The encryption module is also configured to encrypt data using the first quantum encryption key to create encrypted data. The second device decrypts the encrypted data using a second quantum encryption key generated at the second device using the quantum information read at the second device to create decrypted data.

Abstract: Various techniques provide systems and methods for facilitating data encryption/decryption and almost immediate erasure of associated information. In one example, a method includes receiving first data in a first memory. The method further includes receiving a first key in a second memory. The method further includes generating, by a logic circuit, second data based on the first data and the first key. The method further includes providing the second data for transmission. The method further includes erasing the first data and/or the first key in one-half clock cycle of generating the second data. Related methods and devices are also provided.

Abstract: Various techniques provide systems and methods for facilitating truly random bit generation. In one example, a method includes receiving a first truly random bit stream in a first memory that includes a plurality of memory cells. Each of the plurality of memory cells stores a respective one bit of the first truly random bit stream. The method further includes generating, by a logic circuit, each bit of a second truly random bit stream based on a respective pair of bits of the first truly random bit stream. The method further includes storing the second truly random bit stream in a second memory. Related methods and devices are also provided.

Abstract: A system that comprises a quantum key device configured to generate quantum information and transmit the quantum information over a first and second quantum communication channel. The system also comprises a first device, communicatively coupled to the quantum key device over the first quantum communication channel, and a second device, communicatively coupled to the quantum key device over the second quantum communication channel. The system further comprises an encryption module configured to encrypt data to create encrypted data, at the first device, using a first quantum encryption key. The system also comprises a decryption module configured to decrypt the encrypted data to create decrypted data, at the second device, using a second quantum encryption key. The first quantum encryption key is the same as the second quantum encryption key. The system further comprises a termination module configured to prevent access to the decrypted data after a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Various techniques provide systems and methods for facilitating iterative key generation and data encryption and decryption. In one example, a method includes encrypting, by an encryption logic circuit, a current data portion of plaintext data using a current encryption key to provide an encrypted current data portion. The method further includes generating, by the encryption logic circuit, a next encryption key for encryption of a next data portion of the plaintext data based on the current encryption key. Related methods and devices are also provided.

Abstract: A nanotube particle device for two dimensional and three dimensional printing or additive/subtractive manufacturing. The nanotube particle device comprising a nanotube, a particle shooter, a positioning mechanism, and a detection sensor. The particle shooter shoots a particle down the nanotube towards a target, the detection sensor senses the collision of the particle with the target, and the positioning mechanism re-adjusts the positioning of the nanotube based on the results of the collision. A method for aiming the particle shooter and additive/subtractive manufacturing are also disclosed and described.