Abstract:
An Al film is formed on a cap wafer and the Al film is patterned into a ring-shaped film. Dry etching is performed by using the ring-shaped film as a mask to form a drum portion enclosing a recess portion to provide a vacuum dome. After forming a depth of cut into the substrate portion of the cap wafer, the cap wafer is placed on a main body wafer having an infrared area sensor formed thereon. Then, the ring-shaped film of the cap wafer and the ring-shaped film of the main body wafer are joined to each other by pressure bonding to form a ring-shaped joining portion.
Abstract:
A signal (Snormai) is provided to a heat element of a temperature sensor, which is recorded as a step response (Lruh, Lbew). From the difference of the step response compared with the reaction adaptively determined with the temperature sensor at zero air circulation, air flow or no air flow is determined.
Abstract:
Scene-independent baseline signals in output value signals from radiometer or receiver channels used in millimeter wave imaging are eliminated or reduced and an improved image is composed. The scene-independent baseline signals are believed to result from a standing wave which is established between an antenna of the channel and a movable scanning element which scans radiant energy from the scene into each channel. The movable scanning element introduces changes in geometry which change the characteristics of the baseline signals depending upon the position of the movable scanning element. The baseline signals are measured by viewing a scene of uniform brightness temperature, and the baseline signal contribution is subtracted from the output value signals from each channel. The baseline compensated output signals are used to compose an image with better contrast.
Abstract:
A method for obtaining position data relating to a probe in the ear canal whereby a probe is inserted into the ear canal, the method further comprising the steps of:nulldetermine the distance from the distal portion of the probe to at least one point of the internal circumferential surface of the ear and/or car canal,nullobtaining position data using first transducing means associated with the distal portion of the probe and second transducing means fixed relative to the head of the person, where the first transducing means is transmitting a magnetic field, and the second transducing means are detecting the magnetic field generated by the transmitter. The invention also relates to an apparatus for obtaining position data relating to a probe in the ear canal.
Abstract:
An infrared image sensor encompasses (a) a base body, (b) a plurality of signal lines disposed on the base body, (c) a plurality of address lines intersecting the signal lines, (d) a plurality of detector portions provided in the cross region of the signal lines and the address lines, each of the detector portions being connected between the corresponding signal line and the address line, each of the detector portions is configured to detect infrared-ray, (e) a plurality of supporting beams supporting each of the detector portions above the base body, and (f) a plurality of contactors configured to contact each of the detector portions with the base body thermally so as to transport thermal energy to be accumulated in each of the detector portions toward the base body.
Abstract:
A method for inspecting crystal quality of a polysilicon film. First, a substrate covered by a polysilicon layer is provided. Next, a probe light beam having a predetermined wavelength is irradiated through a beam splitter to separate into a first light beam and a second light beam, which is used for irradiating the polysilicon layer. Thereafter, the light intensity of the first light beam and the light intensity of the second light beam reflected from the polysilicon layer are detected to achieve a light intensity ratio. Finally, crystal quality of the polysilicon layer is monitored by the light intensity ratio. An apparatus for inspecting crystal quality of a polysilicon film and the method for controlling the same are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A device for detecting the presence of a member of a specific binding pair in a sample includes a substrate and a variable charge density layer having a surface adjacent to the substrate and a surface remote from the substrate. A first member of a specific binding pair is on the surface of the variable charge density layer remote from the substrate. The first member interacts with a second member of the specific binding pair present in a sample. The variable charge density layer has a charge carrier density that can be changed by the application of light and/or an electric field, so that a plasmon band is produced by a reflected light source impinging on the variable charge density layer.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an infrared thermometer, especially an ear thermometer for measuring temperature, comprising an infrared sensor, a measuring tip which can be heated by a heating element, an actuating device which can be operated by a user, a control device and a display device. The invention also relates to a method for measuring temperature, especially by means of a radiation thermometer having a heatable measuring tip. Said control device switches off the heating element after the user has actuated an actuating device. After a certain amount of time, a plurality of temperature measurements are successively carried out, and the temperature to be displayed is determined from said measured temperatures or an error message is generated. At the latest, after a maximum measuring time has elapsed or after a maximum number of temperatures have been measured, the temperature to be displayed or an error message is displayed on the display device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to single, dual and multiple channel ultraviolet radiation measurement devices for obtaining a dosage level and an intensity level of an ultraviolet radiation source directed at an irradiation target. The device includes a measurement sensor having a light pathway formed between first and second ends. An internal light guide is positioned along the light pathway adjacent the first end. An external light guide chamber is formed along the light pathway adjacent the second end and extending toward the internal light guide. A light scattering member is positioned along the light pathway. An electric charge generating unit is positioned adjacent the light pathway, an electric charge storage unit is electrically connected in parallel with the electric charge generating unit, a resistive member is selectively electrically connectable in parallel with the electric charge storage unit, and an electrometric unit is electrically connected to the electric charge storage unit.
Abstract:
The temperature of an electronic device at specified locations is determined by measuring the phonon frequency shift at the location of interest caused by operation of the device.