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A Dynamic Memory Allocator for Embedded Systems with Scratch-Pad Memory
Published Tuesday, April 20, 2004Developed by University of Maryland researchers, this invention is a method of allocating program data automatically in embedded computing systems containing scratch-pad memories. Compared to currently used compiler technology for embedded systems, this new method reduces time, power consumption, programmer burden and cost.This...
Categories: Information Technology
Keyword(s): compiler, run time, stack variables, sram, tcms, design tool, embedded, scratch-pad.
Docket: IS-2004-043
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A Faster, Thinner Semiconductor
Published Wednesday, April 27, 2011Speed and scaling issues in silicon transfer are forcing researchers to invent new semiconductors and corresponding dielectrics to meet the requirements of the semiconductors industry. In order to continue this trend of scaling down the device size, future transistor materials need to be engineered at atomic and sub-nanoscales to perform functions...
Categories: Microelectronics
Keyword(s): semiconductors, graphene, DLC, FET, communications
Docket: PS-2010-115
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A General Route for the Self-Assembly of Reverse Vesicles in Organic Liquids
Published Wednesday, April 23, 2008Vesicles have grown in interest to scientists due to their applications ranging from drug delivery and controlled release to bioseparations and sensing. While vesicles in aqueous solution are well-known, reverse vesicles are much less known. Reverse vesicles are spherical containers in organic liquids (oils) consisting of an oily core surrounded...
Categories: Chemical
Keyword(s): reverse vesicles, solutes, self-assembly organic liquids
Docket: PS-2007-072
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A Guard Cell-Specific Tool for Molecular Manipulation of Drought Tolerance/Water Loss in Plants
Published Thursday, November 9, 2006In response to sunlight, drought and other stimuli, guard cells control the opening and closing of microscopic stomatal pores on leaves of plants through which the plant gives off water vapor and oxygen to the atmosphere and takes in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. Guard cells thereby moderate the amount of water and carbon dioxide in plants...
Categories: Agricultural
Keyword(s): Plant gene, drought tolerance, guard cells
Docket: LS-2006-033
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A High Capacity Thermal Energy Storage for Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling
Published Wednesday, September 16, 2015Background:Conventional air conditioning systems utilize low temperature evaporators to cool and remove moisture from hot and humid air. In order to remove the moisture, the air temperature has to be below the dew point of the indoor air. However, the dew point temperature is usually lower than the temperature required for the conditioned...
Keyword(s): 525
Docket: PS-2014-172
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A Method for Determining the Nearest Uniformity Producing Profile (NUPP) for the Control of Thin-Film Processing Systems with Wafer Rotation
Published Sunday, November 12, 2006Researchers at the University of Maryland have come up with a completely new approach to uniformity control in semiconductor and other thin-film deposition processes (e.g. chemical vapor deposition for semiconductor manufacturing) for systems where substrate (e.g. wafers, optical components, etc.) rotation is used to improve uniformity. ...
Categories: Chemical, Information Technology
Keyword(s): thin-film,CVD, PVD, ALD
Docket: PS-2005-074
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A Method for Dynamically Creating and Maintaining Network Structure Based on Client Mobility
Published Sunday, December 7, 2003A local area network (LAN) is a collection of personal terminals, mainframes, and workstations coupled to a communication link within a distance of 300 meters. LANs have commonly tak en the form of wired networks which connect directly via cable to each point within the network. Recently, however, wired networks are being replaced with wireless...
Categories: Microelectronics, Information Technology
Keyword(s): local area network, LAN, switching, hand-off latencies, ad hoc mode, WLANS
Docket: IS-2003-078
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A Method for Eliminating the Requirement for Synchronized Clocks in Distributed Routing Approaches that are Dependent on the Temporal Ordering of Events
Published Wednesday, October 11, 2000A new approach to routing in highly dynamic networks has been recently introduced. The Temporally Ordered Routing Algorithm (TORA) is a significant departure from traditional datagram routing approaches used in static or quasi-static hardwired networks. A unique aspect of TORA is the use of time information to establish the temporal-order of...
Categories: Information Technology
Keyword(s): wireless, radio transeivers
Docket: IS-99-102
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A Method for Fabrication of Vertically Coupled Integrated Optical Waveguide Resonator, Coupler and Interferometer Devices
Published Tuesday, August 29, 2000Integrated photonics are a very useful technology for the transmitting, receiving, routing and processing of information in optical form, as is widely documented in extensive literature. Many integrated photonic devices require the controlled coupling of light from one waveguide to another in an integrated chip. It has long been known that a...
Categories: Sensors/Monitors
Keyword(s): Optical Waveguide, projection lithography
Docket: PS-2000-050
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A Method for Improving the Germinability of Seeds
Published Tuesday, April 30, 1996The germination rate of crop seeds influences the final yield of crops planted by a farmer, yet currently there is no effective method for ensuring a high seed germination rate. In particular, seeds that have been stored for any length of time tend to show lower germination rates over time.A researcher at Salisbury State University, in...
Categories: Agricultural
Keyword(s): Seed germination, Plant growth promoters (1AGR060), Crop (1AGR120), Plant cultures (1BIO050)
Docket: LS-95-001