Abstract:
A system for use in wirelessly monitoring a pipeline such as a natural gas pipe. The system includes a locator configured to wirelessly transmit power and a subsoil sensor marker located adjacent the pipe and configured to wirelessly communicate with the locator. The sensor marker includes a microcontroller, a memory module, a sensor configured to sense the presence of a gas, and a power module. The power module is configured to harvest a sufficient amount of the power wirelessly transmitted from the locator in order to operate the microcontroller to take a measurement via the sensor, save the measurement in the memory module, and wirelessly transmit the measurement to the locator.
Abstract:
A system having a concealed communications element like a telecommunication antenna is described. More specifically, The system has a communications element that is concealed by a highly reflective multilayer polymer optical film 200. The first element of the multilayer polymer optical film is a core layer 202 that is made up of a multilayer optical stack. The multilayer optical stack of core layer 202 includes two alternating polymeric layers. The multilayer polymer optical film may optionally also include a protective layer 204 (for example, a hardcoat or an over laminate) that is positioned between the viewer and the core layer. The protective layer 204 may include one or more UV absorbers to aid in durability of the multilayer polymer optical film against UV-degradation. Multilayer polymer optical film 200 may optionally also include an adhesive layer 208 that is positioned between the core layer 202 and a surface onto which the multilayer polymer optical film is to be adhered.
Abstract:
A touch panel includes a touch sensor having a dielectric core layer disposed between first and second piezoelectric layers. Each piezoelectric layer comprises a poled piezoelectric polymer. The touch sensor further includes at least a first set of individually addressable electrodes disposed over the first piezoelectric layer and at least one second electrode disposed over the second piezoelectric layer. Circuitry is coupled to the first set of electrodes and the second electrode. The circuitry is configured to detect a change in an electrical signal of at least one electrode of the first set of electrodes referenced to the second electrode in response to a touch applied to the touch surface of the touch sensor.
Abstract:
A presentation request and delivery system includes a client device and a presentation system. In some cases, the client device is configured to send a request for at least part of the presentation being presented on the presentation system, where the request includes an audience identification. In some other cases, the client device is configured to obtain a device identification of a presentation device via a line-of-sight communication interface and send a request for at least part of the presentation, where the request may include an audience identification and at least part of the device identification. Upon receiving the request, the presentation system will verify whether the request is authorized using the audience identification and deliver the at least part of the presentation requested if the request is authorized.
Abstract:
Assemblies comprising multi-layer optical film comprising optical layers reflecting incident UV and blue light over specified wavelength ranges. Embodiments of the multi-layer optical films are useful, for example, as a UV protective covering. An examplary UV stable assembly comprises a multi-layer optical film comprising at least a first plurality of first and second optical layers reflecting at least 50 percent of incident UV light over at least a 30 nanometer wavelength range in a wavelength range from at least 300 nanometers to 400 nanometers, and a second plurality of first and second optical layers reflecting at least 50 percent of incident light over at least 30 nanometer wavelength in a wavelength range from at least 430 nanometers to 500 nanometers.
Abstract:
Devices that provide for interaction with an image are disclosed. More specifically, devices that provide for tool-free interaction with a projected image are disclosed.
Abstract:
A heads-up display system includes a polarizing beam splitter, a fold mirror, a heads-up display mirror, and a picture generating unit configured to emit a picture light. The polarizing beam splitter, the fold mirror, and the heads-up display mirror define a cavity, and the picture generating unit is disposed outside the cavity. The picture light emitted from the picture-generating unit enters the cavity after being transmitted by the polarizing beam splitter a first time, and the picture light exits the cavity after being transmitted by the polarizing beam splitter a second time.
Abstract:
Methods for management of a powertrain system in a vehicle. The methods receive data or signals from multiple sensors associated with the vehicle. Optimum thresholds for classifications of the sensor data can be changed based injecting signals into the powertrain system and receiving responsive signals. Expected priorities for the sensor signals can be altered based upon attributes of the signals and confirming actual priorities for the signals. Look-up tables for engine management can be modified based upon injecting signals into the powertrain system and measuring a utility of the responsive signals. The methods can thus dynamically alter and modify data for powertrain management, such as look-up tables, during vehicle operation under a wide range of conditions.
Abstract:
Projection subsystems are described. More, particularly, projection subsystems that include a light source and a polarizing beam splitter are described. The polarizing beam splitters of the presently described projection subsystems are capable of avoiding performance degradation even after exposure to large doses of incident light.
Abstract:
The disclosure generally relates to broadband solid state illumination sources and image projectors that utilize a phosphor layer or material that is pumped or excited by light from one or more LEDs. In particular, the disclosure provides an efficient and bright source of polarized light. The configuration is compact, efficient, and has especially low etendue.