Abstract:
Methods for replication and lift-off of micro/nano structures in single or multilayer thin films from a master substrate at wafer scale. The methods utilize polymeric materials with low-elastomeric properties to enhance the mechanical strength of the thin films during the replication and liftoff process from a master substrate, wherein the flexible polymer can have stand alone integrity. The master substrate can contain a surface relief which has a desired pattern to be replicated.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method of fabrication for flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter. The flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter can include a first reflective layer, a second reflective layer, a Fabry-Perot cavity layer between the first reflective layer and the second reflective layer, wherein the Fabry-Perot cavity layer includes at least two regions of different cavity thickness, and a flexible substrate layer which structurally supports the first reflective layer, the Fabry-Perot cavity layer, and the second reflective layer. The flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter comprises, for example, random or specified mosaic arrangement of blocks, where each block has at least two counts of Fabry-Perot filter, which can act as pixel filters, having resonance transmissions in ultraviolet, visible or near/mid/far infrared regions. The constituent materials and their thicknesses allow the flexibility and fabrication. The flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter can be utilized in various applications ranging from color/multispectral imaging to digital color display.
Abstract:
An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound, comprises associating the prescription with a unique identifier, storing the unique identifier, determining the identity of the pharmaceutical compound, and comparing the identity of the pharmaceutical compound with the unique identifier.
Abstract:
A fiber optic cable coupler comprises a housing (210) adapted to receive a first fiber optic cable (150) and a cable connector (218) having a distal end (219) and a proximal end (223). The distal end of the cable connector is adapted to engage the housing and the proximal end of the cable connector is adapted to receive a second fiber optic cable (118). The first and second fiber optic cables each have an exposed end. The cable connector retains the second fiber optic cable so that the second fiber optic cable exposed end is opposed to and in longitudinal alignment with the first fiber optic cable exposed end. The cable connector is also adapted to maintain a user selectable distance between the first fiber optic cable exposed end and the second fiber optic cable exposed end.
Abstract:
A method of calibrating a spectrographic inspection system, comprises providing a plurality of packages, each of the plurality of packages containing a group of items, wherein each of the groups of items has a known composition, measuring the reflectance value of each of the groups of items and thereby obtaining a reference reflectance value set, normalizing the reference reflectance value set and thereby creating a normalized reference reflectance value set, and storing the normalized reference reflectance value set.
Abstract:
An inspection system for verifying package contents comprises a spectrometer having an input for receiving light energy and a light energy aggregator. The light energy aggregator comprises a light energy input terminal, a light energy output terminal, where the light energy output terminal is coupled to the spectrometer input, and at least two sample probes coupled to the light energy input terminal. Each of the sample probes is configured to direct light energy from a source to the light energy input terminal.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method of fabrication for flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter. The flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter can include a first reflective layer, a second reflective layer, a Fabry-Perot cavity layer between the first reflective layer and the second reflective layer, wherein the Fabry-Perot cavity layer includes at least two regions of different cavity thickness, and a flexible substrate layer which structurally supports the first reflective layer, the Fabry-Perot cavity layer, and the second reflective layer. The flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter comprises, for example, random or specified mosaic arrangement of blocks, where each block has at least two counts of Fabry-Perot filter, which can act as pixel filters, having resonance transmissions in ultraviolet, visible or near/mid/far infrared regions. The constituent materials and their thicknesses allow the flexibility and fabrication. The flexible pixelated Fabry-Perot filter can be utilized in various applications ranging from color/multispectral imaging to digital color display.
Abstract:
A method of verifying the contents of a package comprising obtaining a spectral image of a first package, the first package having a plurality of receptacles configured to receive an item, wherein the plurality of first package receptacles do not contain any items, acquiring a spectral image of a second package, the second package having a plurality of receptacles configured to receive an item, wherein the plurality of second package receptacles each contain an item, and comparing the spectral image of the first package with the spectral image of the second package wherein acquiring a spectral image of a second package comprises acquiring a plurality of spectral image lines and wherein each of the spectral image lines comprises a plurality of image pixels.
Abstract:
Methods for replication and lift-off of micro/nanostructures in single or multilayer thin films from a master substrate at wafer scale. The methods utilize polymeric materials with low-elastomeric properties to enhance the mechanical strength of the thin films during the replication and liftoff process from a master substrate, wherein the flexible polymer can have stand alone integrity. The master substrate can contain a surface relief which has a desired pattern to be replicated.
Abstract:
An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound, comprises associating the prescription with a unique identifier, storing the unique identifier, determining the identity of the pharmaceutical compound, and comparing the identity of the pharmaceutical compound with the unique identifier.