Abstract: A dual-band antenna (10) is provided. The dual-band antenna printed on a substrate (30) includes a transmission portion (120), a first radiator (140), a second radiator (160), a first grounded portion (180), and a second grounded portion (190). The transmission portion is used for feeding electromagnetic signals. The first radiator is electronically connected to the transmission portion for transceiving electromagnetic signals with a first frequency. The second radiator is electronically connected to the transmission portion for transceiving electromagnetic signals with a second frequency. The first grounded portion is disposed on a first surface of the substrate. The second grounded portion is disposed on a second surface of the substrate. A length of the second grounded portion is greater than that of the first grounded portion. An antenna assembly is also provided in the present invention.

Abstract: A system and method for managing optical power for controlling thermal alteration of a sample undergoing spectroscopic analysis is provided. The system includes a moveable laser beam generator for irradiating the sample and a beam shaping device for moving and shaping the laser beam to prevent thermal overload or build up in the sample. The moveable laser beam generator includes at least one beam shaping device selected from the group consisting of at least one optical lens, at least one optical diffractor, at least one optical path difference modulator, at least one moveable mirror, at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) integrated circuit (IC), and/or a liquid droplet. The system also includes an at least two degree of freedom (2 DOF) moveable substrate platform and a controller for controlling the laser beam generator and the substrate platform, and for analyzing light reflected from the sample.

Abstract: A interferometer-based fouling detection system and method are described. The system may include a fiber optic cable, a light source in communication with the fiber optic cable, at least one photo detector in communication with the fiber optic cable, and at least one interferometric spectrometer. The fiber optic cable may include a long period grating and a fiber Bragg grating or it may include a facet edge. The system may instead include a fiber optic cable, a light source in communication with the fiber optic cable, at least one photo detector in communication with the fiber optic cable, a fiber coupler, a reference probe including a mirror, a sample probe, and an interferometer.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (10) includes a dielectric base (50), a circuit board (70), an antenna (30), and a case (20). The dielectric base includes a first surface (508), a second surface (509) opposite to the first surface, a plating area (502), and a non-plating area (504). The plating area and the non-plating area are disposed on the first surface. The circuit board is disposed on the second surface. The antenna is plated on the plating area by a plating process. The circuit board and the dielectric base are received in the case.

Abstract: An imaging system for generating an image of an object is provided. The imaging system comprises an X-ray source disposed in a spatial relationship to the object configured to transmit X-ray radiation through the object. The system further comprises at least one X-ray detecting media configured to convert the X-ray radiation transmitted through the object to optical signals. In addition, the system comprises an optical transmission conduit comprising a first end and a second end and an optical detector configured to convert optical signals to corresponding electrical signals. The first end of the optical transmission conduit is coupled to the X-ray detection device and the second end coupled to the optical detector.

Abstract: A method for decapsulating a package is provided. The method comprises steps of providing a package having a chip therein, wherein the chip has an active surface and a rear surface. Further, the package further comprises a heat sink, a plurality of solder bumps, a substrate, an underfill and a plurality of solder balls. The method further comprises removing the heat sink and removing the substrate together with the solder balls. A dry etching process is performed to remove a portion of the underfill. A wet etching process is performed to remove the rest portion of the underfill. A thermal process solder bump removal process is performed to melt the solder bumps and then a solder bump removal process is performed to remove the melted solder bumps from the active surface of the chip.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coupler comprising: a coupling waveguide adapted for receiving input modes along an input axis, propagating coupling modes along a coupling axis, and transmitting output modes along an output axis, the output axis being not parallel to the coupling axis; and an output waveguide disposed adjacent the coupling waveguide and adapted for receiving the output modes.

Abstract: An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound probe configured for sensing and transmitting ultrasound signals. The ultrasound system further includes an optical conduit configured for coupling a light source and an optical detector in an optical path. The optical conduit includes electro-optic modulators configured for modulating optical signals on the optical conduit with at least one of the electrical signals configured to generate corresponding optically modulated analog signals on the optical conduit. In one example, the electro-optic modulators comprise electro-optic polymer modulators.

Abstract: A interferometer-based fouling detection system and method are described. The system may include a fiber optic cable, a light source in communication with the fiber optic cable, at least one photo detector in communication with the fiber optic cable, and at least one interferometric spectrometer. The fiber optic cable may include a long period grating and a fiber Bragg grating or it may include a facet edge. The system may instead include a fiber optic cable, a light source in communication with the fiber optic cable, at least one photo detector in communication with the fiber optic cable, a fiber coupler, a reference probe including a mirror, a sample probe, and an interferometer.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (10) includes a dielectric base (50), a circuit board (70), an antenna (30), and a case (20). The dielectric base includes a first surface (508), a second surface (509) opposite to the first surface, a plating area (502), and a non-plating area (504). The plating area and the non-plating area are disposed on the first surface. The circuit board is disposed on the second surface. The antenna is plated on the plating area by a plating process. The circuit board and the dielectric base are received in the case.

Abstract: A method for determining deflection of an optical sensor having an optical cavity includes: providing an optical signal including a train of time spaced light pulses, each light pulse including a known set of wavelengths; splitting the optical signal and providing a portion of the optical signal to a reference path; detecting light pulses in the portion of the optical signal; using a remaining portion of the optical signal and interrogating the sensor; receiving a reflected optical signal from the sensor; detecting light pulses in the reflected optical signal; and analyzing the portion of the optical signal and the reflected optical signal to determine the deflection. Corresponding apparatus and computer program products are provided.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of an image system using a pantoscopic lens as an input video image source. In particular, all of the image process steps are in SOC (System on A Chip) without PC. The present invention provides the entire-view video image process method comprising the steps of: (1) start; (2) inputting and processing the information for transforming a pantoscopic image based on hemisphere coordinate to another pantoscopic image based on cylindrical coordinate, and generating a cylindrical projection image; (3) inputting and confirming the information applied to generate a plurality of perspective object images based on cylindrical coordinate, and then generating the plurality of perspective object images; (4) merging the cylindrical projection image and the plurality of perspective object images to become an output video image, and determining the output video image; (5) end.

Abstract: A planar antenna (10) includes a feed wire (14), a radiation part (18), a matching part (16), and a ground portion (12). The feed wire is used for feeding electromagnetic signals. The radiation part is connected to the feed wire for radiating electromagnetic signals, and the radiation part includes a first radiation part (180) and a second radiation (182) part connected to the first radiation part. The matching part is connected to the radiation part, and is used for impedance matching. The ground portion surrounds the feed wire, and is electronically connected to the matching part.

Abstract: An antenna device (10) is disposed on a substrate (30), and includes a feed part (14), a holder (20), a body part (18), at least one ground plane (11), and a matching part (16). The feed part is for feeding electromagnetic signals. The body part for radiating and receiving the electromagnetic signals is electronically connected to the feed part. The body part includes at least two radiation parts electronically connected in sequence and disposed on at least two adjacent surfaces of the holder. The at least one ground plane for grounding is disposed on one side of the substrate. The matching part for impendence matching includes one end electronically connected to the body part and another end electronically connected to the ground plane. The ground plane surrounds two adjacent sides of the matching part.

Abstract: A monopole antenna (10) includes a feed wire (14), a radiation part (18), and a matching part (16). The feed wire is formed on a clear portion of a substrate for feeding electromagnetic signals. The radiation part is connected to the feed wire for radiating and receiving electromagnetic signals, and includes a first radiation part (180) and a second radiation part (182). The second radiation part is connected to the first radiation part, the first radiation part is formed on a first plane, and the second radiation part is formed on a second plane intersecting the first plane. The matching part is connected to the radiation part for impedance matching.

Abstract: An antenna device disposed on a substrate includes a feed part, a body part, at least one ground plane, and a matching part. The feed part is for feeding electromagnetic signals. The body part for radiating and receiving the electromagnetic signals is electronically connected to the feed part. The body part includes a first radiation part located on a first plane, a second radiation part located on a second plane, and a third radiation part located on a third plane. The second radiation part is electronically connected between the first radiation part and the third radiation part. The ground plane for grounding is disposed on one surface of the substrate. The matching part for impedance matching includes one end electronically connected to one end of the body part and one end of the feed part, and another end electronically connected to the ground plane.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a substrate having a top surface, at least one optical data transport medium coupled to the substrate, one or more lens devices coupled to the substrate, and one or more reflective devices coupled to the substrate. The one or more lens devices and the one or more reflective devices are at least partially passively aligned with the at least one optical transport medium by use of one or more pins.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (10) includes an antenna (12), an electronic element (14), and a support member (18). The antenna for radiating and receiving electromagnetic signals is disposed on one side of the electronic element. The support member includes at least one support portion disposed between the antenna and the electronic element to form a space for spacing the antenna and the electronic element to enhance the radiation efficiency of the antenna.

Abstract: An ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna (10), disposed on a substrate (30), includes a body (100), a feeding part (160), and at least one first ground plane (120). The body, for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic signals, includes a first radiating part (102) and a second radiating part (104) connected to the first radiating part. The body defines a gap (106) between the first radiating part and the second radiating part. The feeding line, electrically connected to the body, feeds electromagnetic signals to the body. The at least one first ground plane is disposed on a side of the feeding part, and is grounded.

Abstract: A printed antenna disposed on a substrate (20), includes a radiation part (10), a feed line (14), and at least one first ground part (16). The radiation part is for radiating and receiving electromagnetic signals, and includes a hollow portion (100) and a pair of openings (120). The hollow portion is defined in the radiation part. The openings are formed at two edges of the radiation part. The feed line for feeding the electromagnetic signals to the radiation part is electrically connected to the radiation part. The at least one first ground part for grounding is disposed at one side of the feed line.