摘要:
A system includes a microstructure layer, a photovoltaic layer disposed over the microstructure layer comprising a positive P-type layer and a negative N-type layer, a hydrogen collection micro-chamber formed through the microstructure layer and the negative layer, and an oxygen collection micro-chamber formed through the microstructure layer and the photovoltaic layer. A cathode may be disposed within the hydrogen collection micro-chamber and an anode may be disposed within the oxygen collection micro-chamber. The micro-chambers may be spaced between about 1 and 10 micrometers apart. An insulating layer may be disposed between the microstructure layer and the photovoltaic layer. A supplemental storage layer may be disposed over the photovoltaic layer such that a storage portion is in alignment with the hydrogen collection micro-chamber. MEMS actuators may be located at the ends of the hydrogen collection micro-chamber to facilitate hydrogen storage and release.
摘要:
A wireless intermediate functional device (IFD) for wireless communication between reduced functional devices in a star topology network having a central coordinator capable of operating as a network access device (NAD), and with fully functional devices in a mesh topology network also capable of operating as a NAD is described. The IFD is a wireless system that executes IEEE 802.15.4 standard compliant operations and operates as an intermediary between non-compatible devices. Various communication and protocol handshaking and management is facilitated by the IFD, allowing end devices in heterogeneous networks to communicate.
摘要:
In one preferred embodiment, a set of air interface protocols (AIPs) provides a method for secure wireless-to-IP communication between conveyance-mounted security sensors and one or more remote data consolidation centers employing a global ad-hoc network topology, comprising one or more on-conveyance sensing devices; one or more on-conveyance wireless communications devices; one or more wireless-to-IP bridging devices; one or more internet-addressable remote data centers; wherein the remote data center contains computer instructions for: commanding secure AIP-compliant operations; and maintaining a data base of security sensor-related events interfacing to an encryption key management facility.
摘要:
Physiological conditions of a plurality of individuals are monitored by using signals provided by sensors on each individual. Each individual has, positioned in close proximity to the individual, one or more sensors for sensing a physiological condition of the individual. A control module is capable of communicating with an external communication station and with the sensors. A wireless networked communication link is established between the control module and the external communication station. Indications of the physiological conditions for a plurality of individuals or physiological conditions derived from the physiological sensors, are transmitted on the wireless networked communication link to the external communication station.
摘要:
Detection of a breach in security of an enclosure, such as a shipping enclosure, is indicated by detection of a change in a closed status. A detector enclosure is provided with a window opening in the detector enclosure. A reference body having an image slit is accessible from within the detector enclosure, and a radiation detector is used to alternately receive radiation through the window opening in the detector and from the reference body through the image slit. An indication of the two received radiation levels or a difference between the received radiation levels is used to provide an indication of a change in the closed status of the enclosure.
摘要:
Power is provided to a remote device by receiving external energy from a laser source and storing the energy in a storage battery. A photovoltaic receiver capable of alignment in a preferred reception direction for receiving energy is used to receive energy from a source of excitement energy, and is configured to receive energy from a laser which is directed to the photovoltaic receiver. A charging circuit receives power from the photovoltaic receiver and is used to charge the storage battery.
摘要:
A method of tuning threshold voltages of interdiffusible structures. The method includes a step of situating an interdiffusible structure in a path of a laser and a step of illuminating the interdiffusible structure with laser energy until a desired threshold voltage is obtained.
摘要:
A method for making electrical contacts and junctions in silicon carbide that concurrently incorporates and activates dopants from a gaseous ambient. The low temperature processing of the present invention prevents the formation of crystalline defects during annealing and preserves the quantitative chemical properties of the silicon carbide. Improved activation of dopants incorporated in a silicon carbide sample is provided for making the electrical contacts and junctions.
摘要:
A fluid-channeling device comprising: a fluid source; and a beam generator configured to generate a collimated vortex beam, wherein the beam generator is operatively coupled to the fluid source such that fluid from the fluid source may be introduced into a vortex of the collimated vortex beam, and wherein the collimated vortex beam is tuned such that when the fluid is in the vortex the fluid interacts with the collimated vortex beam to create an insulating pseudo-wall between the collimated vortex beam and the fluid such that the fluid is suspended in, and capable of traveling through, the vortex.
摘要:
Methods enable the capture and manipulation of minute particles. One method includes locating a particle on a specimen stage; generating a finite-length open-ended hollow tube laser output around the particle; generating opposing end-cap laser outputs at either end of the hollow tube laser output to enclose the particle; and moving at least one of the specimen stage, hollow tube laser output and end cap laser outputs to re-position the particle. Another method includes locating a particle on a specimen stage; generating a first finite-length open-ended hollow tube laser output around the particle; generating a second finite-length open-ended hollow tube laser output around the particle, whereby the particle becomes enclosed at the intersection of the first and second hollow tube laser outputs; and pivoting at least one of the first and second hollow tube laser outputs such that the particle is re-positioned.