INFRARED WAVELENGTH CONVERTER FOR IMAGING APPLICATIONS BASED ON QUANTUM WELL DEVICES
    22.
    发明申请
    INFRARED WAVELENGTH CONVERTER FOR IMAGING APPLICATIONS BASED ON QUANTUM WELL DEVICES 审中-公开
    基于量子阱器件的成像应用的红外波长转换器

    公开(公告)号:WO2006058069A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-01

    申请号:PCT/US2005/042443

    申请日:2005-11-22

    CPC classification number: H04N5/33

    Abstract: A mid-infrared (MIR) and/or far-infrared (FIR) to near-infrared (NIR) converter (10) for imaging applications is disclosed. The converter (10) makes use of the properties of Optical Readout Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors (OR­QWIP) (20), an NIR source (16), and a conventional near infrared detector device (24). In combination, an MIR or FIR light source (12) to be imaged is focused by lenses or mirrors (17) into a beam combiner (18) along with an NIR probe wave generated by the NIR source (16). The lower conduction level electrons (50a-50g) of the OR-QWIP (20) absorb MIR/FIR photons (60) and are excited to an upper conduction level (48) or free electron band (166) of the OR-QWIP (20) corresponding to the MIR/FIR wavelength (60), while valence band electrons (54a-54g) of the OR­QWIP (20) absorb NIR photons (52) and are excited to the freed-up lower conduction level (46) corresponding to the NIR wavelength (52). The resulting change in transmittance of NIR radiation due to absorption is recorded by conventional near infrared detection equipment such as a standard digital camera (24). If multiple layers (202a-202d) of AlGaAs are alternated with multiple layers (200a-200c) of GaAs of the same thickness and composition, then identical quantum wells (203, 223) will result, all of which absorb a single MIR/FIR wavelength and a single NIR wavelength. If multiple layers (246a-246d) of AIGaAs are alternated with multiple layers (244a-244c) of GaAs of different thicknesses and/or composition, then quantum wells (249, 259) having different energy level differences will result, the multiple quantum wells (249, 259) absorbing multiple MIR/FIR wavelengths (256a-256c, 264a-264c) and multiple NIR wavelengths (258a-258c, 270a, 270c).

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于成像应用的中红外(MIR)和/或远红外(FIR)至近红外(NIR)转换器(10)。 转换器(10)利用光读出量子阱红外光电检测器(ORQWIP)(20),近红外光源(16)和常规的近红外检测器装置(24)的特性。 组合在一起,将被成像的MIR或FIR光源(12)与由NIR源(16)产生的NIR探针波一起被透镜或反射镜(17)聚焦到光束组合器(18)中。 OR-QWIP(20)的较低导通电平(50a-50g)吸收MIR / FIR光子(60)并被激发到OR-QWIP的上导通电平(48)或自由电子带(166) 20)对应于MIR / FIR波长(60),而ORQWIP(20)的价带电子(54a-54g)吸收NIR光子(52)并被激发到对应于 NIR波长(52)。 通过常规的近红外检测设备如标准数字照相机(24)记录由于吸收而导致的NIR辐射的透射率的变化。 如果AlGaAs的多个层(202a-202d)与具有相同厚度和组成的多层(200a-200c)的GaAs交替,则将产生相同的量子阱(203,223),所有这些都吸收单个MIR / FIR 波长和单个NIR波长。 如果AIGaAs的多层(246a-246d)与不同厚度和/或组成的GaAs的多层(244a-244c)交替,则将导致具有不同能级差的量子阱(249,259),多个量子阱 (256,276),吸收多个MIR / FIR波长(256a-256c,264a-264c)和多个NIR波长(258a-258c,270a,270c)。

    A FREQUENCY SELECTIVE TERAHERTZ RADIATION DETECTOR
    23.
    发明申请
    A FREQUENCY SELECTIVE TERAHERTZ RADIATION DETECTOR 审中-公开
    频率选择性TERAHERTZ辐射检测器

    公开(公告)号:WO2005017494A2

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-24

    申请号:PCT/US2004/026474

    申请日:2004-08-17

    IPC: G01N

    CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 G01N21/3581 H01L31/035236 H01L31/09

    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for frequency selective detection of electromagnetic radiation in the terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum using a lateral semiconductor superlattice, a metal antenna attached to the lateral semiconductor superlattice; and a resonator comprising two mirrors and a substrate. A method for detecting electromagnetic radiation using the device is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于使用侧向半导体超晶格,连接到侧向半导体超晶格的金属天线来对电磁光谱的太赫兹区域中的电磁辐射进行频率选择性检测的装置; 以及包括两个反射镜和基底的谐振器。 还提供了一种使用该装置检测电磁辐射的方法。

    STERILIZATION AND DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM USING A PLASMA DISCHARGE AND A FILTER

    公开(公告)号:WO2003063914A3

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-07

    申请号:PCT/US2002/035299

    申请日:2002-11-04

    Abstract: A sterilization and decontamination system in which a non-thermal plasma discharge device is disposed upstream of a suspension media (e.g., a filter, electrostatic precipitator, carbon bed). The plasma discharge device generates a plasma that is emitted through apertures (e.g., capillaries or slits) in the primary dielectric. Plasma generated active sterilizing species when exposed to contaminants or undesirable particulate matter is able to deactivate or reduce such matter in contaminated fluid stream and/or on objects. Thus, the undesirable contaminants in the fluid to be treated are first reduced during their exposure to the plasma generated active sterilizing species in the plasma region of the discharge device. Furthermore, the plasma generated active sterilizing species are carried downstream to suspension media and upon contact therewith deactivate the contaminants collected on the suspension media itself. Advantageously, the suspension media may be cleansed in situ. To increase the sterilization efficicency an additive, free or carrier gas (e.g., alcohol, water, dry air) may be injected into the apertures defined in the primary dielectric. These additives increase the concentration of plasma generated active sterilizing agents while reducing the byproduct of generated undesirable ozone pollutants. Downstream of the filter the fluid stream may be further treated by being exposed to a catalyst media or additional suspension media to further reduce the amount of undesirable particulate matter.

    CONTROLLED RELEASE MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES
    25.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLED RELEASE MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES 审中-公开
    控制释放微孔膜

    公开(公告)号:WO1995023598A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-09-08

    申请号:PCT/US1995002805

    申请日:1995-02-28

    CPC classification number: A61K9/0092 A01N25/34 Y10S424/07

    Abstract: A novel controlled release device employing microporous membranes with or without a nonporous coating and aqueous-organic partitioning of the bioreactive substances to be delivered is provided. Devices and methods for delivering pharmaceuticals, pest-control substances, hormones, nutrients and fragrances to humans, animals or any environment are also provided. The figure shows controlled release of benzoic acid from microporous hollow fibers.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种新颖的控制释放装置,其使用具有或不具有无孔涂层的微孔膜以及待递送的生物反应性物质的水 - 有机分配。 还提供了向人类,动物或任何环境递送药物,害虫控制物质,激素,营养物和香料的装置和方法。 该图显示从微孔中空纤维控制释放苯甲酸。

    APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING MUSCULAR PAIN AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    27.
    发明公开
    APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING MUSCULAR PAIN AND METHOD OF USING SAME 审中-公开
    装置技术诊断肌肉疼痛及其应用

    公开(公告)号:EP1861005A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-05

    申请号:EP06738844.7

    申请日:2006-03-17

    Abstract: Apparatus and method for diagnosing a source of muscular pain, wherein the apparatus (10) includes a housing (12), an electrical signal generator (52) mounted within the housing (12), and a pair of electrodes (18, 20), one of which is mounted on one end (14) of the housing and the other of which is mounted on an opposite end (16) of the housing. The generator (52) may include either an analog waveform generator or a digital signal processor (413). Each of the electrodes (18, 20) stimulates a muscle with an electrical signal generated by the generator (52). One of the electrodes (18) has a relatively small contact area for targeting smaller muscles or muscle groups, while the other electrode (20) has a relatively large contact area for targeting larger muscles or muscle groups. The apparatus (10) is a self-contained, wireless unit and is highly maneuverable, which allows a user to quickly and easily diagnose a source of muscle pain.

    MULTI-ACCESS TERMINAL WIHT CAPABILITY FOR SIMULTANEOUS CONNECTIVITY TO MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
    28.
    发明公开
    MULTI-ACCESS TERMINAL WIHT CAPABILITY FOR SIMULTANEOUS CONNECTIVITY TO MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS 审中-公开
    具有多个访问和同步通信信道的多种连接的可能性TERMINAL

    公开(公告)号:EP1813063A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-01

    申请号:EP05824463.3

    申请日:2005-11-18

    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for permitting a mobile terminal having multiple, heterogeneous network connections (e.g., multiple wired or wireless transceivers of various types) to set up and maintain virtual connections over multiple networks to either the same or to multiple destinations. The mobile terminal can "load-share" traffic, i.e., it can distribute segments of traffic over a full set of heterogeneous networks, significantly improving the reliability and availability of communications. In a first embodiment, a mobile terminal is configured with multiple radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Operating system software is provided for dynamically establishing and maintaining traffic flow for user applications over multiple communications paths, and for automatically adapting to variations in the networking environment, application traffic flow requirements, end user preferences, or mobility. In a second embodiment, a software-defined radio is used to implement the physical layer protocols for each desired network, eliminating the need for multiple transceivers.

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