Abstract:
A non-linear junction detector ("NLJD") detects junctions between two materials exhibiting dissimilar electronic or electrical properties, such as semiconductor junctions or junctions between dissimilar metals. A target junction is illuminated with energy at a fundamental RF frequency and reflections from the non-linear junction are analysed to determine the type of junction detected. The NLJD automatically controls the power output level of a transmitter emitting the illuminating signal so as to drive the signal strength of said received signals towards a predetermined value, e.g. a minimum threshold value. Advantages of the invention are improved system efficiency and the elimination of target saturation effects and unwanted device triggering / indications.
Abstract:
A mechanism is described to facilitate gesture matching according to one embodiment. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes selecting a gesture from a database during an authentication phase, translating the selected gesture into an animated avatar, displaying the avatar, prompting a user to perform the selected gesture, capturing a real-time image of the user and comparing the gesture performed by the user in the captured image to the selected gesture to determine whether there is a match.
Abstract:
An eddy current braking system has a first truck (202) that includes a frame (206). A roller (208) is rotatably attached to the frame (206) and a lever arm (212) is pivotably connected to the frame (206). The lever arm (212) includes a load point (216), a magnet (114), and a non-ferrous conductive material (224) A biasing element (220) biases the lever arm (212) into a first angular position. A load applied to the load point (216) drives the lever arm (212) against a biasing force of the biasing element (220), and towards a second angular position.
Abstract:
A method, apparatus, and computer program product for displaying information about runways. A runway for an aircraft is identified when the aircraft is within a selected distance of the runway. A number of graphical indicators are displayed on a display in a flight deck. The number of graphical indicators corresponds to a number of features of the runway present in a field of view for an eye reference point in the flight deck.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to molecules that can be targeted to the liver. These liver targeting molecules (e.g.fusions and conjugates) comprise proteins, antibodies or antibody fragments such as immunoglobulin (antibody) single variable domains (dAbs) and also one or more additional molecules which it is desired to deliver to the liver such as interferons. The invention further relates to uses, formulations, compositions and devices comprising such liver targeting molecules. The invention also relates to immunoglobulin (antibody) single variable domains which bind to hepatocytes.
Abstract:
Non-volatile and radiation-hard switching and memory devices (225) using vertical nano-tubes (155) and reversibly held in state by van der Waals' forces and methods of fabricating the devices. Means for sensing the state of the devices include measuring capacitance, and tunneling and field emission currents.
Abstract:
A Y-shaped carbon nanotube atomic force microscope probe tip and methods comprise a shaft portion; a pair of angled arms extending from a same end of the shaft portion, wherein the shaft portion and the pair of angled arms comprise a chemically modified carbon nanotube, and wherein the chemically modified carbon nanotube is modified with any of an amine, carboxyl, fluorine, and metallic component. Preferably, each of the pair of angled arms comprises a length of at least 200nm and a diameter between 10 and 200nm. Moreover, the chemically modified carbon nanotube is preferably adapted to allow differentiation between substrate materials to be probed. Additionally, the chemically modified carbon nanotube is preferably adapted to allow fluorine gas to flow through the chemically modified carbon nanotube onto a substrate to be characterized. Furthermore, the chemically modified carbon nanotube is preferably adapted to chemically react with a substrate surface to be characterized.
Abstract:
The invention provides for a mineral insulating oil having a naphthenic base oil and a paraffinic base oil wherein the naphthenic base oil includes a ratio of total sulfur to basic nitrogen of less than about 80:1. The invention also provides for a mineral insulating oil having a naphthenic base oil, a paraffinic base oil, and an antioxidant agent wherein the naphthenic base oil includes a ratio of total sulfur to basic nitrogen of less than about 80:1. The invention also provides for a process for producing a mineral insulating oil including contacting a naphthenic base oil and a paraffinic base oil wherein the naphthenic base oil includes a ratio of total sulfur to basic nitrogen of less than about 80:1. The invention also provides for a process for producing a mineral insulating oil including contacting a naphthenic base oil, a paraffinic base oil, and an antioxidant agent wherein the naphthenic base oil includes a ratio of total sulfur to basic nitrogen of less than about 80:1.
Abstract:
Conductive sidewall spacer stractures are formed using a method tiiat patterns structures (mandrels) and activates the sidewalls of the structures. Metal ions are attached to the sidewalls of the structures and these metal ions are reduced to form seed material. The structures are then trimmed and the seed material is plated to form wiring on the sidewalls of the structures.
Abstract:
Cycloalkane base oil, methods of making cycloalkane base oil, and dielectric liquid comprising cycloalkane base oil, the cycloalkane base oil comprising a quantity of isoparaffins and from 50 wt.% to 70 wt.% cycloalkanes having the formula C n H 2n wherein n is from 15 to 30, said quantity of isoparaffins being less than 50 wt.% of said cycloalkane base oil.
Abstract translation:环烷烃基油,制备环烷烃基础油的方法和包含环烷烃基础油的介电液体,所述环烷烃基础油包含一定数量的异链烷烃和50重量%至70重量%的具有式C n n的环烷烃, 其中n为15至30,所述的异链烷烃的量小于所述环烷烃基础油的50重量%。