Memory apparatus and methods with heterogeneous memory array architecture

The present invention relates to memory apparatuses and an operating methods using a heterogeneous memory array. An operation method of a memory apparatus using a heterogeneous memory array according to an embodiment of the present invention includes dividing an input bit into at least one data bit according to a mode bit, and writing the divided data bits in each cell of the memory array by using a cell level of the memory array which is configured according to the mode bit.

Coated article with low-E coating having zinc stannate based layer between IR reflecting layers for reduced mottling and corresponding method

A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) and/or heat bent in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a zinc stannate based layer is provided between a tin oxide based layer and a silicon nitride based layer, and this has been found to significantly reduce undesirable mottling damage upon heat treatment/bending. This results in significantly improved bendability of the coated article in applications such as vehicle windshields and the like.

Heat treatable coated article with breaker layer with extended coloring possibilities

A coated article is provided so as to include a solar control coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer and a breaker layer, one or both of which may be of or include a material such as NiCr, NiCrNx, NbCr, NbCrNx, NbZr, NbZrNx, Nb and/or NbNx. Each of the IR reflecting layer and the breaker layer is sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers of a material such as silicon nitride or the like. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the IR reflecting layer is substantially thicker than the breaker layer. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows such as monolithic or IG windows, and may optionally be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances and may be substantially thermally stable.

Coated article with low-E coating having multilayer overcoat and method of making same

A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. The IR reflecting layer may be of or include a material such as silver (Ag), and is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having a substantially metallic layer (e.g., NbZr or Zr) which has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows.

Coated article including low-emissivity coating insulating glass unit including coated article, and/or methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NixTiyOz). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

Coated article with low-E coating having low visible transmission

This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 50%, more preferably no greater than about 40%, and most preferably no greater than about 39%).

Barrier layers comprising Ni-inclusive alloys and/or other metallic alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Barrier layers comprising Ni-inclusive ternary alloys, coated articles including barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Barrier layers comprising Ni-inclusive alloys and/or other metallic alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Barrier layers comprising ni and/or ti, coated articles including barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NixTiyOz). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

Systems, methods, and apparatus for production coatings of low-emissivity glass including a ternary alloy

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1.

Coated article with low-E coating including tin oxide inclusive layer(s) with additional metal(s)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc.

System, methods, and apparatus for production coatings of low-emissivity glass

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels. In some embodiments, a partially fabricated panel may be provided that includes a substrate, a reflective layer formed over the substrate, and a barrier layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the substrate and the barrier layer. The barrier layer may include a partially oxidized alloy of three or more metals. A first interface layer may be formed over the barrier layer. A top dielectric layer may be formed over the first interface layer. The top dielectric layer may be formed using reactive sputtering in an oxygen containing environment. The first interface layer may prevent further oxidation of the partially oxidized alloy of the three or more metals when forming the top dielectric layer. A second interface layer may be formed over the top dielectric layer.

Coated article with low-E coating including zinc oxide inclusive layer(s) with additional metal(s)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including zinc oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc.

Coated article with low-E coating including zinc oxide inclusive layer(s) with additional metal(s)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including zinc oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc.

Coated article including low-emissivity coating, insulating glass unit including coated article, and/or methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NixTiyOz). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

Window with UV-treated low-E coating and method of making same

A coated article includes a low-emissivity (low-E) coating supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) for use in a window, where the low-E coating is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in order to improve the coating's and thus the coated article's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. Exposing the low-E coating to UV radiation, e.g., emitted from a UV lamp(s) and/or UV laser(s), allows for selective heating of a contact/seed layer which transfers energy to the adjacent IR reflecting layer.

Systems, methods, and apparatus for production coatings of low-emissivity glass including a ternary alloy

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1.

Coated article with low-E coating having multilayer overcoat and method of making same

A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including a material such as silver (Ag), which is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having at least one layer of or including zirconium oxide and/or a substantially metallic layer. The overcoat has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows.

Barrier layers comprising Ni and/or Ti, coated articles including barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NixTiyOz). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

Coated article including low-emissivity coating, insulating glass unit including coated article, and/or methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NixTiyOz). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

Barrier layers comprising Ni-inclusive alloys and/or other metallic alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Barrier layers comprising Ni-inclusive alloys and/or other metallic alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers, and methods of making same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Functional layers comprising Ni-inclusive ternary alloys and methods of making same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Barrier layers comprising Ni-inclusive alloys and/or other metallic alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Gadolinium oxide-doped zirconium oxide overcoat and/or method of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer in a low-E coating. In certain examples, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO2) doped with gadolinium and/or gadolinium oxide (e.g., Gd2O3 or other suitable stoichiometry). Providing a layer including Gd-doped zirconium oxide as the uppermost or overcoat layer of the coated article (e.g., over a silicon nitride based layer) advantageously results in improved durability, and chemical and heat stability in certain example embodiments. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or in other suitable applications such as monolithic window applications, laminated windows, and/or the like.

METHOD FOR CONVERTING LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS

The present invention aims to develop a pretreatment technology for performing efficient saccharification without losing carbohydrates (in particular, free carbohydrates, starch, xylan, or the like) due to solid-liquid separation and washing steps, as a pretreatment for enzymatic saccharification of a lignocellulosic biomass feedstock (including a lignocellulosic biomass feedstock containing readily degradable carbohydrates). Provided are: a production method for a slurry to be used as a substrate for an enzymatic saccharification reaction, comprising: pulverizing an aerial part of a plant as a lignocellulosic biomass feedstock; preparing a slurry containing the biomass feedstock, calcium hydroxide, and water; subjecting the slurry to an alkali treatment; and neutralizing the slurry by introduction of and/or pressurization with carbon dioxide to decrease a pH to 5 to 7; an enzymatic saccharification method, comprising using, as a substrate, a slurry obtained by the production method for a slurry; and a production method for ethanol, comprising using, as a substrate, a saccharification product obtained by the enzymatic saccharification method. 1. A method of producing a slurry , the method comprising:pulverizing an aerial part of a plant to obtain a lignocellulosic biomass feedstock;combining the biomass feedstock, calcium hydroxide, and water to obtain a slurry;treating the slurry in an alkali treatment; andneutralizing the slurry by introduction of, pressurization with, or both introduction of and pressurization with carbon dioxide,wherein the neutralizing provides a pH of the slurry of 5 to 7.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a temperature of the alkali treatment is from 80 to 180° C. for from 10 minutes to 3 hours.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a temperature of the alkali treatment is from 0° C. to 50° C. for 3 days or more.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: grinding solid matter in the slurry before or after the neutralizing.5. The method of ...

Coated article having boron doped zinc oxide based seed layer with enhanced durability under functional layer and method of making the same

A coated article is provided with at least one functional layer, such as an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including silver and/or gold. A dielectric and substantially transparent seed layer is provided under and directly contacting the functional layer. In certain example embodiments, the seed layer includes an oxide of zinc and boron for increasing the hardness of the layer and thus improving durability of the overall coating. The seed layer may further include aluminum and/or gallium, for enhancing the electrical properties and/or reducing the stress in the resulting coating. The seed layer may be deposited by a substantially metallic target in the presence of oxygen in certain examples. 1. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising at least the following layers moving away from the glass substrate:a dielectric layer comprising zinc oxide doped with boron and at least one of gallium and/or aluminum;an infrared (IR) reflecting layer comprising silver and/or gold located on the substrate over and directly contacting the layer comprising zinc oxide doped with boron,a dielectric layer on the substrate over at least the IR reflecting layer; andwherein the layer comprising zinc oxide doped with boron and at least one of gallium and aluminum includes from about 0.01 to 8% boron.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein in the layer comprising zinc oxide doped with boron and at least one of gallium and aluminum includes from about 0.02 to 5% boron.3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprising zinc oxide doped with boron and at least one of gallium and aluminum includes from about 0.5 to 3% boron.4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric layer comprising zinc oxide doped with boron and at least one of gallium and aluminum is substantially transparent.5. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric layer comprising zinc oxide doped with boron further comprises gallium.6. ...

Intelligent Automated Dispatch And Mobile Resources Management System

A method, system, and computer program product for automated operation of a vehicle fleet. A request to dispatch a vehicle to a particular location is automatically received. The location of a vehicle to be dispatched is automatically determined. Instructions are automatically sent to that vehicle to proceed to the particular location. 1. A system for automated operation of a vehicle fleet , comprising:means for automatically receiving a request to dispatch a vehicle to a particular location;means for automatically determining the location of a vehicle to be dispatched; andmeans for automatically sending instructions to that vehicle to proceed to the particular location.2. A method for automated operation of a vehicle fleet , comprising:automatically receiving a request to dispatch a mobile resource to a particular location;automatically determining the location of a mobile resource to be dispatched; andautomatically sending instructions to that mobile resource to proceed to the particular location.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:establishing a service area for the particular location;automatically determining the location of a plurality of mobile resources within the established area;electronically transmitting a request to the plurality of mobile resources to accept a request to proceed to the particular location;electronically receiving acceptances from at least some of the plurality of mobile resources;automatically selecting one mobile resource from among the mobile resources from which acceptances were received; andautomatically transmitting a notification of the selection of the service request to the selected mobile resource.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:automatically establishing a plurality of service regions within the service area, each service region incorporating a plurality of service zones;automatically determining the location of one or more mobile resources within a given service zone; andautomatically determining the ...

Efficient Automated Ride Sharing System

An automated method for establishing ride-sharing routes is disclosed. A plurality of requests for transportation between a plurality of start locations and a plurality of end locations is received. A route is determined that includes the plurality of start locations and plurality of end locations as a function of at least one of the following criteria: a service level agreement with at least one transportation requestor, real time traffic conditions real time weather conditions, and distance between the first start location and the last end location. A mobile resource is selected that satisfies at least one of the criteria relied on to determine the route. The determined route information is transmitted to the selected mobile resource. Confirmation of the transmitted route information is received from the selected mobile resource. 1. An automated method for establishing ride-sharing routes , comprising:receiving a plurality of requests for transportation between a plurality of start locations and a plurality of end locations;automatically determining a route that includes the plurality of start locations and plurality of end locations as a function of at least one of the following criteria:a service level agreement with at least one transportation requestor,real time traffic conditionsreal time weather conditions, anddistance between the first start location and the last end location;automatically selecting a mobile resource that satisfies at least one of the criteria relied on to determine the route;automatically transmitting the determined route information to the selected mobile resource; andautomatically receiving confirmation of the transmitted route information from the selected mobile resource.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:automatically determining a sequence of pickups at the plurality of start locations and drop offs at the plurality of end locations to optimize the determined route.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein automatically selecting ...

Gadolinium oxide-doped zirconium oxide overcoat and/or method of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer in a low-E coating. In certain examples, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO) doped with gadolinium and/or gadolinium oxide (e.g., GdOor other suitable stoichiometry). Providing a layer including Gd-doped zirconium oxide as the uppermost or overcoat layer of the coated article (e.g., over a silicon nitride based layer) advantageously results in improved durability, and chemical and heat stability in certain example embodiments. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or in other suitable applications such as monolithic window applications, laminated windows, and/or the like. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate supporting a multi-layer coating on a major surface thereof, the coating comprising a low-E coating and a layer comprising gadolinium (Gd)-doped zirconium oxide over the low-E coating, a first dielectric layer,', 'an IR reflecting layer comprising silver, and', 'a second dielectric layer, and, 'wherein the low-E coating comprises, moving away from the substratewherein the layer comprising Gd-doped zirconium oxide includes from about 1 to 20% Gd.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprising Gd-doped zirconium oxide is an outermost layer of the coating.3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the coated article is heat-treated.4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprising Gd-doped zirconium oxide comprises from about 5 to 17% Gd.5. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprising Gd-doped zirconium oxide comprises from about 5 to 15% Gd.6. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the coated article is heat treated together with the coating claim 1 , and the coating has a net compressive residual stress following heat treatment.7. The coated article of claim 6 , wherein the coating has a ...

Coated article including low-emissivity coating, insulating glass unit including coated article, and/or methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. 1. A method of making a coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the method comprising:disposing at least one first dielectric layer on the substrate;disposing a first layer comprising Ag on the at least one first dielectric layer;disposing a layer comprising Ni and/or Cr over and contacting the first layer comprising Ag;disposing at least one second dielectric layer on the layer comprising Ni and/or Cr;disposing a second layer comprising Ag on the at least one second dielectric layer;disposing a first layer comprising Ni and Ti over and contacting the second layer comprising Ag;disposing at least one third dielectric layer on the first layer comprising Ni and Ti;disposing a third layer comprising Ag on the at least one third dielectric layer;disposing a second layer comprising Ni and Ti over and contacting the third layer comprising Ag; anddisposing at least one fourth dielectric layer on the second layer comprising Ni and Ti.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third layer comprising Ag is thicker than the second layer comprising Ag.3. The method of ...

Barrier layers comprising Ni and/or Ti, coated articles including barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. 1. A method of making a coated article , the method comprising:disposing a first dielectric layer on a glass substrate;disposing a lower contact layer over the first dielectric layer;disposing an infrared (IR) reflecting layer over and contacting the first contact layer;disposing an upper contact layer comprising an oxide of Ni and Ti over and contacting the IR reflecting layer; anddisposing a layer comprising an oxide and/or nitride of silicon over the upper contact layer as an outermost layer of a coating.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the upper contact layer comprises Ni:Ti in a ratio of from about 1:99 to 50:50 (by weight).3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the upper contact layer comprises Ni:Ti in a ratio of from about 20:80 (by weight).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the upper contact layer is deposited by sputtering from a metallic target comprising Ni and Ti in the presence of oxygen.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the upper contact layer has a thickness of from about 10 to 45 Angstroms.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the upper contact layer has a thickness of ...

Barrier layers comprising Ni-inclusive ternary alloys, coated articles including barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a Ni x Cr y Mo z -based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Systems and methods of oilfield equipment via inductive coupling

The current application discloses methods and systems for controlling various pieces of equipment at a wellsite. The method comprises deploying a first piece of oilfield equipment at a wellsite; deploying a second piece of oilfield equipment at the wellsite; connecting the first piece of oilfield equipment and the second piece of oilfield equipment with a cable, where at least one of the connections between the cable and the first piece of oilfield equipment and between the cable and the second piece of oilfield equipment is via inductively coupling. Additional pieces of oilfield equipment can be deployed at the wellsite and inductively coupled by the cable in the similar manner.

PLANAR PATTERNED TRANSPARENT CONTACT, DEVICES WITH PLANAR PATTERNED TRANSPARENT CONTACTS, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain examples relate to improved methods for making patterned substantially transparent contact films, and contact films made by such methods. In certain cases, the contact films may be patterned and substantially planar. Thus, the contact films may be patterned without intentionally removing any material from the layers and/or film, such as may be required by photolithography. In certain example embodiments, an oxygen exchanging system comprising at least two layers may be deposited on a substrate, and the layers may be selectively exposed to heat and/or energy to facilitate the transfer of oxygen ions or atoms from the layer with a higher enthalpy of formation to a layer with a lower enthalpy of formation. In certain cases, the oxygen transfer may permit the conductivity of selective portions of the film to be changed. This advantageously may result in a planar contact film that is patterned with respect to conductivity and/or resistivity. 1. A method of making a coated article comprising a multi-layer thin-film coating supported by a substrate , the method comprising:disposing a first layer comprising Ag and O on the substrate;disposing a sub-oxidized buffer layer on the first layer; andselectively applying energy to one or more portions of the first layer so as to cause oxygen at the one more portions therein to migrate upward into the sub-oxidized buffer layer to increase conductivity of the first layer at the one or more portions,wherein after the selective application of energy, the multi-layer thin-film coating is substantially planar and patterned with respect to conductivity and/or resistivity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first layer has an enthalpy of formation that is higher than an enthalpy of formation of the sub-oxidized buffer layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sub-oxidized buffer layer comprises sub-oxidized ZrOx claim 2 , metallic Zr claim 2 , ZrTiOx claim 2 , ZrAlOx claim 2 , ITO claim 2 , or ZrNbOx.4. The method of claim 3 ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING ZINC STANNATE BASED LAYER BETWEEN IR REFLECTING LAYERS FOR REDUCED MOTTLING AND CORRESPONDING METHODS

A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) and/or heat bent in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a zinc stannate based layer is provided between a tin oxide based layer and a silicon nitride based layer, and this has been found to significantly reduce undesirable mottling damage upon heat treatment/bending. This results in significantly improved bendability of the coated article in applications such as vehicle windshields and the like. 113-. (canceled)14. A bent vehicle windshield comprising first and second bent glass substrates , the first bent substrate supporting a coating thereon , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer supported by the first bent glass substrate;a first infrared (IR) reflecting layer supported by the first bent glass substrate and located over at least the first dielectric layer;a first layer comprising tin oxide located over at least the first IR reflecting layer and the first dielectric layer;a first layer comprising zinc stannate located over and contacting the first layer comprising tin oxide;a layer comprising silicon nitride located over at least the first layer comprising zinc stannate;a second IR reflecting layer located over at least the layer comprising silicon nitride; andat least another dielectric layer located over at least the second IR reflecting layer.15. The windshield of claim 14 , further comprising a layer comprising zinc oxide located under and contacting the second IR reflecting layer claim 14 , and wherein the layer comprising zinc oxide is over and contacting the layer comprising silicon nitride.16. The windshield of claim 14 , further comprising an overcoat layer of zirconium oxide.17. The windshield of claim 14 , wherein the layer comprising silicon nitride directly contacts the layer comprising zinc stannate.18. The windshield of claim 14 , wherein the windshield is bent to a degree sufficient so as to have a centerline convex value “x” of at ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 1. A method of making a coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the method comprising:disposing a first dielectric layer on the substrate;disposing a first sub-barrier layer comprising one or more of Nb, Ti, Cr, and Zr over the dielectric layer;disposing a first barrier layer comprising a Ni-inclusive alloy over the first sub-barrier layer;disposing an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over and contacting the first barrier layer comprising an Ni-inclusive alloy;disposing a second barrier layer comprising a Ni-inclusive alloy over and contacting the IR reflecting layer; anddisposing a second sub-barrier layer comprising one or more of Nb, Ti, Cr, and Zr over the Ni-inclusive barrier layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating is used as a low-E coating.3. A method of making an insulated glass (IG) unit claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'providing the coated article of ; and'}providing a second substrate;{'b': 1', '4, 'positioning the coated article relative to the second substrate so that the coating on the coated article is located on surface or on surface of the IG unit in making the IG unit.'}4. A method of making an insulated glass (IG) unit claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'providing first and second coated articles ...

COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING LOW-EMISSIVITY COATING INSULATING GLASS UNIT INCLUDING COATED ARTICLE, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. 1. A method of making a coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the method comprising:disposing at least one first dielectric layer on the substrate;disposing a first layer comprising Ag on the at least one first dielectric layer;disposing a layer comprising Ni and/or Cr over and contacting the first layer comprising Ag;disposing at least one second dielectric layer on the layer comprising Ni and/or Cr;disposing a second layer comprising Ag on the at least one second dielectric layer;disposing a first layer comprising Ni and Ti over and contacting the second layer comprising Ag;disposing at least one third dielectric layer on the first layer comprising Ni and Ti;disposing a third layer comprising Ag on the at least one third dielectric layer;disposing a second layer comprising Ni and Ti over and contacting the third layer comprising Ag; anddisposing at least one fourth dielectric layer on the second layer comprising Ni and Ti.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third layer comprising Ag is thicker than the second layer comprising Ag.3. The method of ...

FUNCTIONAL LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE TERNARY ALLOYS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 1. A method of making a coated article comprising a coating supported by a glass substrate , the method comprising:disposing a first dielectric layer on the substrate;disposing an IR reflecting layer comprising 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo over and contacting the first dielectric layer; anddisposing a second dielectric layer over and contacting the IR reflecting layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second dielectric layers comprise silicon nitride.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disposing a protective overcoat comprising an oxide of zirconium as an outermost layer of the coating.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a barrier layer between the IR reflecting layer and the second dielectric layer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the barrier layer comprises NbZr.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second dielectric layers comprise silicon nitride claim 1 , and wherein the coating further comprises a barrier layer comprising NbZr provided between the IR reflecting layer and the second dielectric layer claim 1 , and a protective overcoat comprising an oxide of zirconium as to outermost layer of the coating.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises only one IR reflecting layer claim 1 , and wherein the coated article is used monolithically.8. A method of making an ...

Heat Stable SnAl and SnMg Based Dielectrics

A transparent dielectric composition comprising tin, oxygen and one of aluminum or magnesium with preferably higher than 15% by weight of aluminum or magnesium offers improved thermal stability over tin oxide with respect to appearance and optical properties under high temperature processes. For example, upon a heat treatment at temperatures higher than 500 C, changes in color and index of refraction of the present transparent dielectric composition are noticeably less than those of tin oxide films of comparable thickness. The transparent dielectric composition can be used in high transmittance, low emissivity coated panels, providing thermal stability so that there are no significant changes in the coating optical and structural properties, such as visible transmission, IR reflectance, microscopic morphological properties, color appearance, and haze characteristics, of the as-coated and heated treated products. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for making an article comprising:providing a transparent substrate; anddepositing a film over the substrate, the film comprising tin, oxygen, and a third element,wherein the third element is either aluminum or magnesium,wherein the third element comprises more than 15% by weight of the total metal content of the film, andwherein the film is a transparent dielectric film.14. A method as in claim 13 , wherein the substrate comprises glass.15. A method as in claim 13 , further comprising at least one ofdepositing an antireflective film over the substrate;depositing a metallic reflective film over the substrate; ordepositing a protective film over the substrate.16. A method as in claim 13 , further comprising:heat treating the article.17. A method as in claim 16 , wherein the heat treating process comprises annealing at a temperature less than 1000 C for less than 10 minutes.18. A method as in claim 16 , wherein the heat treating process comprises annealing at a temperature higher than 500 C for less than 10 minutes. The present ...

METHOD AND AN APPARATUS TO OPTIMIZE MONITORING FOR A NEW EMBMS SESSION IN LTE NETWORKS

A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus is configured to monitor for a notification of MCCH information change associated with an MBSFN area without having previously performed an MCCH information acquisition procedure to acquire MCCH information in the MBSFN area. Furthermore, the apparatus is configured to acquire the MCCH information while monitoring for the notification of the MCCH information change that indicates a change of MCCH information. 1. A method of wireless communication , comprising:monitoring for a notification of a change of multicast/broadcast control information associated with a multicast/broadcast area without having previously acquired the multicast/broadcast control information; andacquiring the multicast/broadcast control information while monitoring for the notification of the change of the multicast/broadcast control information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a first multicast/broadcast area configuration message including an identifier during a current modification period, the identifier being associated with a session;determining that the identifier is unassociated with a desired session; andmonitoring for a second multicast/broadcast area configuration message during a subsequent modification period without having previously received the notification of the change of the multicast/broadcast control information.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving at least one multicast/broadcast area configuration message for at least one modification period, each of the at least one multicast/broadcast configuration message including an identifier associated with a session;determining whether each identifier is associated with a desired session; andrefraining from monitoring for additional multicast/broadcast area configuration messages in one or more modification periods subsequent to said at least one modification period upon determining ...

Face recognition using multilayered discriminant analysis

Face recognition using multilayered discriminant analysis includes systems and methods applying an initial linear discriminate analysis to a database of face images in a more-or less conventional manner. Initial fuzzy logic then is applied to the results of the initial linear discriminate analysis to produce a subset of the database of face images. Thereafter, a subsequent linear discriminate analysis is applied to the subset of the database of face images and subsequent fuzzy logic is applied to the results of the subsequent linear discriminate analysis to produce a further subset of the subset of the database of face images. The application of the subsequent linear discriminate analysis and application of the subsequent fuzzy logic may be repeated until the further subset contains only one, or zero, face images.

Heat Stable SnAl and SnMg Based Dielectrics

A transparent dielectric composition comprising tin, oxygen and one of aluminum or magnesium with preferably higher than 15% by weight of aluminum or magnesium offers improved thermal stability over tin oxide with respect to appearance and optical properties under high temperature processes. For example, upon a heat treatment at temperatures higher than 500 C, changes in color and index of refraction of the present transparent dielectric composition are noticeably less than those of tin oxide films of comparable thickness. The transparent dielectric composition can be used in high transmittance, low emissivity coated panels, providing thermal stability so that there are no significant changes in the coating optical and structural properties, such as visible transmission, IR reflectance, microscopic morphological properties, color appearance, and haze characteristics, of the as-coated and heated treated products. 1. A composition comprisingtin;oxygen; anda third element,wherein the third element is either aluminum or magnesium,wherein the third element comprises more than 15% by weight of the total metal content of the composition, andwherein the composition is a transparent dielectric.2. A composition as in claim 1 , wherein the third element comprises less than 70% by weight of the total metal content of the composition.3. A composition as in claim 1 , wherein the third element comprises less than 35% by weight of the total metal content of the composition.4. A composition as in claim 1 , wherein the structure of the composition is amorphous.5. A thin film coating comprisingtin;oxygen; anda third element,wherein the third element is either aluminum or magnesium,wherein the third element comprises more than 15% by weight of the total metal content of the composition, andwherein the thin film coating is a transparent dielectric.6. A thin film coating as in claim 5 , further comprising at least another thin film coating claim 5 , wherein the thin film coating is ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING MULTILAYER OVERCOAT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including a material such as silver (Ag), which is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having at least one layer of or including zirconium oxide and/or a substantially metallic layer. The overcoat has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows. 1. A coated article including a layer system supported by a glass substrate , the layer system comprising:a first dielectric layer on the glass substrate;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer;a contact layer on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer;a first layer comprising zirconium oxide on the glass substrate over at least the contact layer;a second dielectric layer on the glass substrate over the first layer comprising zirconium oxide; anda second layer comprising zirconium oxide on the glass substrate over at least the second dielectric layer, wherein the second dielectric layer directly contacts at least one of the first and second layers comprising zirconium oxide.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the second dielectric layer is located between and directly contacting both the first and second layers comprising zirconium oxide.3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein no IR reflecting layer is located over the first and second layers comprising zirconium oxide.4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprising zirconium oxide is the uppermost layer of the coating farthest from the glass substrate.5. The coated article of claim 1 , further comprising a layer comprising NbZr located over the contact layer and the IR reflecting layer and under the first layer comprising zirconium oxide.6. ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING MULTILAYER OVERCOAT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. The IR reflecting layer may be of or include a material such as silver (Ag), and is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having a substantially metallic layer (e.g., NbZr or Zr) which has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows. 1. A coated article including a layer system supported by a glass substrate , the layer system comprising:a first dielectric layer on the glass substrate;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer;a contact layer on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer;a second dielectric layer on the glass substrate over at least the contact layer;a layer comprising niobium zirconium on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the second dielectric layer;a third dielectric layer on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the layer comprising niobium zirconium; anda layer comprising zirconium oxide on the glass substrate over at least the third dielectric layer.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the second dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the third dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.5. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second dielectric layers comprises silicon nitride.6. The coated article of claim 1 , further comprising a contact layer under and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer.7. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprising niobium zirconium is substantially metallic.8. The ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING ZINC STANNAGE BASED LAYER BETWEEN IR REFLECTING LAYERS FOR REDUCED MOTTLING AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) and/or heat bent in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a zinc stannate based layer is provided between a tin oxide based layer and a silicon nitride based layer, and this has been found to significantly reduce undesirable mottling damage upon heat treatment/bending. This results in significantly improved bendability of the coated article in applications such as vehicle windshields and the like.

WINDOW WITH UV-TREATED LOW-E COATING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A coated article includes a low-emissivity (low-E) coating supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) for use in a window, where the low-E coating is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in order to improve the coating's and thus the coated article's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. Exposing the low-E coating to UV radiation, e.g., emitted from a UV lamp(s) and/or UV laser(s), allows for selective heating of a contact/seed layer which transfers energy to the adjacent IR reflecting layer. 1. A method of making a coated article for use in a window , the method comprising:having a coated article including a glass substrate that supports a low-emissivity (low-E) coating comprising at least one layer comprising silver located directly on and contacting a contact layer comprising zinc oxide that can absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the low-E coating further comprising a dielectric layer between the contact layer comprising zinc oxide and the glass substrate, and an upper dielectric layer located over the layer comprising silver so that the layer comprising silver is located between the upper dielectric layer and the glass substrate;directing UV radiation from at least one UV source toward the coating and exposing the coating to UV radiation in order to reduce a sheet resistance of the coating and/or increase visible transmission of the coating; andwherein the coated article has a visible transmission of at least about 50% after said exposing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the UV source comprises at least one UV emitting lamp.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the UV source comprises at least one UV emitting laser.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said exposing the coating to UV radiation reduces the sheet resistance of the coating by at least one ohm/square.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprising zinc oxide has a bandgap of from about 3.2 to 3.4 eV.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contact layer ...

Coated article including low-emissivity coating, insulating glass unit including coated article, and/or methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., Ni x Ti y O z ). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 50%, more preferably no greater than about 40%, and most preferably no greater than about 39%). 1. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver, the first IR reflecting layer being located closer to the glass substrate than is the second IR reflecting layer;a first contact layer comprising NiCr located over and directly contacting the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver;a dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride located over and directly contacting the first contact layer comprising NiCr;a second contact layer comprising NiCr located over and directly contacting the layer comprising silicon nitride;the second IR reflecting layer comprising silver located over and directly contacting the second contact layer comprising NiCr; andwherein the second 1R reflecting layer comprising silver is at least 10 angstroms (Å) thinner than the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver, and wherein the coated article has a visible transmission of no greater than 50%.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the first contact layer comprising NiCr is from about 15-30 Å thick.3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein said first contact layer comprising NiCr is from 8-22 Å thicker than the second contact layer comprising NiCr.4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein said first contact layer comprising NiCr is from 10-18 Å thicker ...

METHOD TO ASSIST GEL ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING AND APPARATUS FOR THE SAME

A method to assist gel analysis and processing and apparatus for the same is disclosed. The method employs a tracing/marking/measuring/analyzing and referencing template of transparent sheet material comprising of a pattern made of vertical and horizontal lines that form quadrilateral shapes upon intersection. The vertical and horizontal lines are clearly visible in white light and ultraviolet light. The template sheet(s) can be inserted in a square shaped template holding assembly () which is used in between a UV trans-illuminator () and a macromolecule resolving gel matrix () such as agarose or polyacrylamide gels. The template pattern can be made on one sheet of transparent material or separate sheets may contain vertical and horizontal lines and the finalized pattern can be achieved by inserting all the separate sheets in the template holding assembly. Under the UV light from UV trans-illuminator by adjusting the sheets containing vertical lines () according to the gel matrix's lanes () and horizontal lines () according to the area of interest for further analysis and processing, the adjusted pattern of lines () and () can be used as a reference even in the absence of UV light. 1. A tracing/marking/measuring/analyzing and referencing template apparatus comprising:A. A template sheet of transparent flexible plastic material of substantially square shape comprising:(a) a pattern of at least a pair or plurality of pairs of mutually parallel vertical lines; and(b) a pattern of at least one or more mutually parallel horizontal lines;(c) wherein the intersection of at least one pair (or plurality of pairs) of vertical lines and at least two horizontal lines make quadrilateral shape(s); andB. A rigid template holding assembly of substantially square shape comprising:(a) a top UV transmittable transparent panel; and(b) a bottom UV transmittable transparent panel; and(c) a right panel and a left panel that are integrally attached to a back panel and a front panel/entry ...

RECOVERING LOCAL STORAGE IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS

A method for use in a networked computing system, includes: identifying a failure of a first computing device from a management tool, the first computing device including a first network adapter and a first local storage; and directing, from a management tool, the first network adapter to: access a plurality of data stored on the first local storage over an independent connection between the first network adapter and the first local storage; and transmit the data to a second computing device, the second computing device including a second network adapter and a second local storage. 1. A method for use in a networked computing system , comprising:identifying a failure of a first computing device from a management tool, the first computing device including a first network adapter and a first local storage; and access a plurality of data stored on the first local storage over an independent connection between the first network adapter and the first local storage; and', 'transmit the data to a second computing device, the second computing device including a second network adapter and a second local storage., 'directing, from a management tool, the first network adapter to2. The method of claim 1 , wherein storing the received data includes storing the received data over an independent connection between the second network adapter and the second local storage.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directing and transmitting are performed using an Ethernet protocol.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the accessing the data from the first local storage and storing the received data in the second local storage is performed using Small Computer System interface (“SCSI”) protocol claim 1 , a Serial Attached SCSI (“SAS”) protocol claim 1 , or a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (“SATA”) protocol.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accessing the data from the first local storage and storing the received data in the second local storage are performed using ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI AND/OR TI, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. 122-. (canceled)23. A coated article comprising:a glass substrate;a first dielectric layer supported by the glass substrate;a lower contact layer, wherein the first dielectric layer is located between at least the glass substrate and the lower contact layer;an infrared (IR) reflecting layer comprising silver located on an directly contacting the lower contact layer;an upper contact layer located on and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer, wherein the upper contact layer comprises an oxide of Ni and Ti,wherein the two largest metals by content in the upper contact layer are Ni and Ti;wherein the upper contact layer comprises more Ti than Ni, andwherein metal content of the upper contact layer comprises from about 70-90% Ti (weight percentage).24. An insulated glass (IG) unit , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00023', 'claim 23'}, 'the coated article of ; and'}a second glass substrate being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the coated article.25. The coated article of claim 23 , wherein the upper contact layer comprises Ni:Ti in a ratio of about 20:80 ( ...

WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION BASED ON DISCRETE COSINE TRANSFORMATION

A method of performing fast orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (FOFDM) includes: receiving a symbol transmitted in a multi-carrier communication system, wherein the symbol represents at least part of a transmitted signal, wherein the symbol is modulated based on a discrete cosine transform (DCT) technique; and estimating the symbol by using a widely linear (WL) estimation technique to minimize a difference between the received symbol and the estimated symbol. 1. A method of performing fast orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (FOFDM) comprising:receiving a symbol transmitted in a multi-carrier communication system, wherein the symbol represents at least part of a transmitted signal, wherein the symbol is modulated based on a discrete cosine transform (DCT) technique; andestimating the symbol by using a widely linear (WL) estimation technique to minimize a difference between the received symbol and the estimated symbol.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the using the WL estimation technique includes using a first filter vector and a second filter vector based on an autocorrelation matrix and a pseudo-correlation matrix of the received symbol claim 1 , respectively.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the autocorrelation matrix is derived based on a channel matrix by which the received symbol is transmitted claim 2 , and a noise matrix.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the pseudo-correlation matrix is derived based on a transportation of the channel matrix.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the channel matrix is based on a power normalized DCT matrix.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the noise matrix is associated with a noise variance matrix that is based on a diagonal matrix of the power normalized DCT matrix.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received symbol includes an improper signal constellation.8. A fast orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (FOFDM) communication system claim 1 , comprising:a transmitter configured to modulate a signal ...

AZIDE-CONTAINING FLUOROPOLYMERS AND THEIR PREPARATION

Fluoropolymers containing one or more azide group wherein the azide group is not a sulfonyl-azide group and processes of preparing them. 1. A curable composition comprising:(a) a fluoroelastomer containing one or more azide groups wherein the azide group is not a sulfonyl-azide group; and(b) a curing agent, wherein the curing agent comprises at least one of a carbon triple bond or a nitrile group.2. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoroelastomer is derived from one or more fluorinated monomers selected from at least one of: tetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , hexafluoropropylene claim 1 , and vinylidene fluoride.3. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoroelastomer is derived from fluorinated vinyl ethers.4. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoroelastomer is derived from one or more fluorinated monomers in combination with ethylene claim 1 , propylene or ethylene and propylene.5. A cured fluoroelastomer composition comprising(a) a fluoropolymer; and(b) at least one or more triazole6. The cured fluoroelastomer composition of claim 5 , wherein the fluoropolymer is derived from one or more fluorinated monomers claim 5 , wherein the fluorinated monomers are selected from at least one of: tetrafluoroethylene claim 5 , hexafluoropropylene claim 5 , and vinylidene fluoride.7. The cured fluoroelastomer composition of claim 5 , wherein the fluoropolymer is derived from a fluorinated vinyl ether.8. The cured fluoroelastomer composition of claim 5 , wherein the fluoropolymer is derived from one or more fluorinated monomers in combination with ethylene claim 5 , propylene or ethylene and propylene.9. A cured fluoroelastomer composition comprising(a) a fluoropolymer; and(b) at least one or more tetrazol moieties.10. The cured fluoroelastomer composition of claim 9 , wherein the tetrazol moiety is a tetrazol or a tetrazine.11. The cured fluoroelastomer composition of claim 9 , wherein the fluoropolymer is ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING ZINC OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including zinc oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. 131-. (canceled)32. A coated article including a low-E coating on a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver on the glass substrate;a contact layer over and directly contacting the first IR reflecting layer;a dielectric stack provided between the first and second IR reflecting layers comprising silver, and provided over the contact layer;wherein the dielectric stack between the IR reflecting layers comprising silver comprises first and second dielectric layers each comprising an oxide of Zn and Cu;wherein a layer comprising silicon nitride is located between and contacting the first and second layers comprising an oxide of Zn and Cu; andanother contact layer comprising zinc oxide located under and directly contacting the second IR reflecting layer.33. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein one of said dielectric layers comprising an oxide of Zn and Cu directly contacts said another contact layer comprising zinc oxide.34. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the coated article has a visible transmission of at least 30%.35. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the coated article has a visible transmission of at least 50%.36. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the ...

Systems, methods, and apparatus for production coatings of low-emissivity glass including a ternary alloy

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1.

FEEDING UTENSIL

A feeding utensil () having a handle (), a tool () end and an integrally formed flexible elongate strap () and the strap () having an engagement section () suitable for engaging with a portion of the handle (), and methods of manufacture of such a feeding utensil (). 1. A feeding utensil having a handle , a tool end and an integrally formed flexible elongate strap , and the strap having a fixed end , a free end and an engagement section suitable for engaging with a portion of the handle.2. A feeding utensil according to claim 1 , wherein the strap is resiliently deformable.3. A feeding utensil according to or claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises elastic polymeric material.4. A feeding utensil according to claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a rigid material.5. A feeding utensil according to claim 4 , wherein the rigid material is a plastics material.6. A feeding utensil according to any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the fixed end of the strap is fixed to the handle proximate the tool end.7. A feeding utensil according to any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the engagement section is an aperture suitable for receiving a portion of the handle.8. A feeding utensil according to claim 7 , wherein the aperture is distensible.9. A feeding utensil according to or claim 7 , wherein the aperture is elongate.10. A feeding utensil according to claim 9 , wherein the direction of elongation of the aperture is transverse to the direction of elongation of the strap.11. A feeding utensil according to claim 9 , wherein the direction of elongation of the aperture is substantially perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the strap.12. A feeding utensil according to any one of to claim 9 , wherein the aperture is selected from the group consisting of a straight slot claim 9 , a curved slot claim 9 , an oval claim 9 , and a dumbbell shape.13. A feeding utensil according to any one of to claim 9 , wherein the strap has a plurality of apertures suitable for ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. 154-. (canceled)55. A coated article including a low-E coating on a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;first and second IR reflecting layers on the glass substrate and located over at least the first dielectric layer; anda second dielectric layer located between at least the first and second IR reflecting layers, wherein the second dielectric layer comprises an oxide of SnAg and optionally one or more of: SnPd, SnMg, SnSb, SnZnBi, SnInZn, SnZnSb, SnZnAl, SnZnMg, SnCuSb, SnCuBi, SnBi, SnW, SnSbBi, SnZnCu, SnZnBiIn, and SnInGa.56. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the first and second IR reflecting layers comprise silver.57. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises zinc oxide and is located between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer claim 55 , and wherein the first dielectric layer comprising zinc oxide directly contacts the first IR reflecting layer.58. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the coating further comprises a layer comprising silicon nitride between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer.59. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the coating further comprises a third dielectric layer located between at least the first and ...

Coated article with low-e coating including tin oxide inclusive layer(s) with additional metal(s)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc.

Coated article with low-e coating including zinc oxide inclusive layer(s) with additional metal(s)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including zinc oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc.

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer on the glass substrate;a layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe;a second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate and over at least the first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride and the layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe;wherein the layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe is located between and directly contacting the first and second dielectric layers comprising silicon nitride;a first IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first and second dielectric layers comprising silicon nitride;a third dielectric layer located over at least the first IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating further comprises a second IR reflecting layer comprising silver located on the substrate over at least the third dielectric layer.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the layer comprising claim 27 , by % metal claim 27 , 54-58 wt. % Ni claim 27 , 20-22.5 wt. ...

COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING LOW-EMISSIVITY COATING, INSULATING GLASS UNIT INCLUDING COATED ARTICLE, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. 126-. (canceled)27. A heat treated coated article including a low-E coating , comprising:a glass substrate, and the low-E coating of the heat treated coated article including the following layers moving from the glass substrate outwardly:at least one first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;a first layer comprising Ni and Ti on and contacting the first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;an IR reflecting layer comprising Ag on and contacting the first layer comprising Ni and Ti;a second layer that is metallic and comprising Ni and Ti on and contacting the IR reflecting layer comprising Ag, wherein each of the first and second layers comprising Ni and Ti comprise with respect to metal content from about 5 to 20% Ni and from about 80-95% Ti;another dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate over at least the second layer comprising Ni and Ti;wherein the coating has a sheet resistance of less than or equal to about 1.2 ohms/sq.; andwherein the coated article has a visible transmission of at least about 65%.28. The coated article of claim 27 , ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article comprising a low-E coating , the low-E coating supported by a glass substrate and comprising:a dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first dielectric layer;a barrier layer comprising, by % metal, 60-65 wt. % Ni, 12-17 wt. % Cr, and 20-25 wt. % Mo, and 1-3 wt. % Fe over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the article comprises only one IR reflecting layer comprising silver.29. An insulated glass (IG) unit claim 27 , comprising: the coated article of ; and a second substrate substantially parallel and spaced apart from the coated article; and a spacer system. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______, (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit Including Coated article, and/or Methods of Making the Same.”Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like, e.g., in a low-E coating. In certain embodiments ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first dielectric layer; andan oxided contact layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo under and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , further comprising a layer comprising NbZr located under and directly contacting the oxided contact layer.30. The coated article of claim 29 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.31. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______, (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______, (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit Including Coated article, and/or Methods of Making the Same.”Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article comprising a coating supported by a glass substrate , with the coating comprising:a dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver on the glass substrate and over at least the dielectric layer;a barrier layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer;another barrier layer comprising Nb and Zr over the barrier layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo; andanother dielectric layer on the glass substrate located over at least the another barrier layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the article comprises only one IR reflecting layer.29. An insulated glass (IG) unit claim 27 , comprising: the coated article of ; and a second substrate substantially parallel and spaced apart from the coated article; and a spacer system.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the barrier layer comprising claim 27 , by % metal claim 27 , 54-58 wt. % Ni claim 27 , 20-22.5 wt. % Cr claim 27 , and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo claim 27 , is oxided.31. The coated article of claim 27 , further comprising a layer comprising an oxide of zirconium over at least said another dielectric layer.32. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein said another barrier layer comprising Nb and Zr directly contacts the ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING ZINC OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including zinc oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. 131-. (canceled)32. A coated article including a low-E coating on a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a dielectric layer and an IR reflecting layer on the glass substrate; andwherein the dielectric layer comprises an oxide of one or more of: ZnCuNi, ZnNi, ZnNiAl, and ZnNiMg.33. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the IR reflecting layer comprises silver.34. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the dielectric layer is located between the glass substrate and the IR reflecting layer.35. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the coating further comprises a layer comprising zinc oxide located between the glass substrate and the IR reflecting layer claim 32 , and wherein the IR reflecting layer directly contacts the layer zinc oxide claim 32 , and wherein the dielectric layer claim 32 , comprising an oxide of one or more of ZnCuAl claim 32 , ZnCu claim 32 , ZnCuNi claim 32 , ZnNi claim 32 , ZnNiAl claim 32 , and ZnNiMg claim 32 , directly contacts the layer comprising zinc oxide.36. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the coating further comprises another IR reflecting layer claim 32 , wherein both IR reflecting layers comprise silver claim 32 , and wherein the dielectric layer is located between the IR reflecting layers.37. The ...

FUNCTIONAL LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE TERNARY ALLOYS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 116-. (canceled)17. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate;an IR reflecting layer comprising 63-67 wt. % Ni, 1-2 wt. % Cr, and 25-30 wt. % Mo over and contacting the first dielectric layer;a layer comprising NbZr over and contacting the IR reflecting layer;a second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride over and contacting the layer comprising NbZr; andan overcoat layer comprising an oxide of zirconium over and contacting the second dielectric layer.18. The coated article of claim 17 , wherein the coating comprises only one IR reflecting layer claim 17 , and wherein the coated article is used monolithically.19. An insulated glass (IG) unit claim 17 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00017', 'claim 17'}, 'the coated article of ; and'}a second substrate positioned relative to the glass substrate so that the coating is located on surface 1 or on surface 4 of the IG unit.20. An insulated glass (IG) unit claim 17 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00017', 'claim 17'}, 'first and second coated articles according to ,'}wherein the first and second coated articles are oriented relative to one another so that coatings on the first and/or second coated articles is/are on an exterior surface of the IG unit.21. A coated article ...

GRAPHENE-NANOPARTICLE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A graphene-nanoparticle structure includes a substrate, a graphene layer disposed on the substrate and a nanoparticle layer disposed on the graphene layer. The graphene-nanoparticle structure may be formed by alternately laminating the graphene layer and the nanoparticle layer and may play the role of a multifunctional film capable of realizing various functions according to the number of laminated layers and the selected material of the nanoparticles. 1. A graphene-nanoparticle structure comprising:a substrate;a first graphene layer disposed on the substrate; anda first nanoparticle layer disposed on the first graphene layer.2. The graphene-nanoparticle structure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one second graphene layer and at least one second nanoparticle layer alternately disposed on the first nanoparticle layer.3. The graphene-nanoparticle structure of claim 1 , wherein the first graphene layer has a positive electric charge.4. The graphene-nanoparticle structure of claim 2 , wherein the first and second graphene layers have a positive electric charge.5. The graphene-nanoparticle structure of claim 1 , wherein the first nanoparticle layer comprises a plurality of nanoparticles comprising metals claim 1 , metal oxides claim 1 , semiconductors claim 1 , or polymers.6. A photocatalytic structure comprising:a substrate; anda photocatalytic layer disposed on the substrate, the photocatalytic layer comprising at least one graphene layer and at least one nanoparticle layer which are alternately disposed.7. The photocatalytic structure of claim 6 , wherein the graphene layer has a positive electric charge.8. The photocatalytic structure of claim 6 , wherein the nanoparticle layer comprises a plurality of nanoparticles configured to have a peak efficiency of optical absorption in a band of visible light.9. The photocatalytic structure of claim 6 , wherein the nanoparticle layer comprises a plurality of gold nanoparticles.10. A photoelectric device comprising:a ...

TERMINAL DEVICE, BASE STATION, WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN TWO MODES OF OPERATION

A method of operating a terminal device in a wireless telecommunications system which, during a mode transition state, supports a first mode of operation in which the terminal device does not communicate with the wireless telecommunications system and a second mode of operation in which the terminal device does communicate with the wireless telecommunications system, the method including: transitioning from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation at the expiration of a time period whereby the time period is defined by the data traffic pattern to the terminal device. 1. A method of operating a terminal device in a wireless telecommunications system which , during a mode transition state , supports a first mode of operation where the terminal device does not communicate with the wireless telecommunications system and a second mode of operation where the terminal device does communicate with the wireless telecommunications system , the method comprising:transitioning from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation at the expiration of a time period whereby the time period is defined by the data traffic pattern to the terminal device.2. A method according to claim 1 , comprising storing in the wireless telecommunications system claim 1 , during the first mode of operation claim 1 , data packets destined for the terminal device; and receiving from the wireless telecommunication system those stored data packets during the second mode of operation.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the data packets are stored in one of a base station claim 2 , a network core or a radio access unit of the wireless telecommunications system.4. A method according to wherein claim 1 , prior to entering the mode transition state claim 1 , the time period is defined in the wireless telecommunications system by a method comprising the steps of:determining a number of measuring occasions at which a paging message is sent from the wireless ...

COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS OPERATING AS A RELAY NODE, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS

A controller configured in combination with a transmitter and a receiver to transmit signals via a second wireless access interface to a communications apparatus operating as a relay node, the signals for transmission to infrastructure equipment by the communications apparatus as if the signals were transmitted by the communications device via a first wireless communications interface, to receive signals from the infrastructure via the first wireless access interface, to determine an additional delay caused by transmission of the signals to the communications apparatus acting as the relay node via the second wireless access interface compared with a time taken which would have been taken to transmit the signals to the infrastructure equipment as if transmitted via the first wireless access interface, and to transmit to the infrastructure equipment an indication from which the infrastructure equipment can derive the determined additional delay for adjusting transmission or reception of the synchronized response. 1. A communications device , the communications device comprisinga transmitter configured to transmit signals representing data to an infrastructure equipment of a mobile communications network via a first wireless access interface,a receiver configured to receive signals from the infrastructure equipment of the mobile communications network via the first wireless access interface, anda controller for controlling the transmitter and the receiverto transmit data to the infrastructure equipment in accordance with a synchronous process in which a synchronized response is received from the infrastructure equipment, orto receive data from the infrastructure equipment in accordance with a synchronous process in which a synchronized response is transmitted to the infrastructure equipment, wherein the controller is configured in combination with the transmitter and the receiveto transmit signals via a second wireless access interface to a communications apparatus ...

Coated article including low-emissivity coating insulating glass unit including coated article, and/or methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., Ni x Ti y O z ). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

Base-layer consisting of two materials layer with extreme high/low index in low-e coating to improve the neutral color and transmittance performance

Low emissivity coated panels can be fabricated using a base layer having a low refractive index layer on a high refractive index layer. The low refractive index layer can have refractive index less than 1.5, and can include Mg F, CaF, SiO, or BO. The high refractive index layer can have refractive index greater than 2.3, and can include TiO, NbO, or BiO. The multilayer base structure can allow color tuning with enhanced transmission, for example, as compared to similar structures having single layer base layer. 1. A low emissivity panel , comprisinga transparent substrate; wherein the first layer has an index of refraction greater than 2.3,', {'sub': x', 'x', 'x, 'wherein the first layer comprises TiO, NbO, or BiO,'}, 'wherein the first layer has a thickness between 10 and 15 nm;, 'a first layer formed on the transparent substrate,'} [ 'wherein the second layer comprises BO,', 'wherein the second layer has an index of refraction less than 1.5,'}, 'wherein the second layer has a thickness between 12 and 20 nm;, 'a second layer formed on the first layer,'} 'wherein the third layer is operable as an infrared reflective layer.', 'a third layer formed above the second layer,'}2. A panel as in wherein the first layer has a thickness between 11 and 13 nm.3. A panel as in wherein the second layer has a thickness between 16 and 18 nm.4. A panel as in further comprising 'wherein the fourth layer comprises a metal oxide.', 'a fourth layer disposed between the second layer and the third layer,'}5. A panel as in wherein the fourth layer is operable as a seed layer to promote a (111) crystal orientation of the third layer.6. A panel as in wherein the metal oxide layer comprises zinc oxide claim 4 , doped zinc oxide claim 4 , tin oxide claim 4 , or doped tin oxide.7. A panel as in further comprisinga barrier layer disposed on the third layer.8. A method to form a low emissivity coating claim 1 , comprisingproviding a transparent substrate; wherein the first layer has an index of ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE TERNARY ALLOYS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 131-. (canceled)32. A coated article comprising a glass substrate supporting a low-E coating , the low-E coating comprising in order moving away from the glass substrate:a dielectric layer;a layer comprising metal oxide over the dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over the layer comprising metal oxide; anda barrier layer over and contacting the IR reflecting layer, wherein the coating is a low-E coating,wherein the barrier layer is oxided and by metal content comprises 63-67 wt. % Ni; Cr in an amount less than 5%; and 20-40 wt. % Mo.33. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the coating comprises only one IR reflecting layer.34. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.35. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the coating further comprises an overcoat layer comprising an oxide of Zr.36. The coated article of claim 35 , wherein the layer comprising an oxide of Zr further comprises at least one of Ti claim 35 , Al and Mo. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low- ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first dielectric layer; anda contact layer comprising, by % metal, 63-67 wt. % Ni, 1-2 wt. % Cr, and 25-30 wt. % Mo under and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , further comprising a layer comprising NbZr located under and directly contacting the contact layer.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______, (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt, no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit Including Coated article, and/or Methods of Making the Same.”Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like, e.g., in a low-E coating. In certain embodiments, a Ni-inclusive ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 50%, more preferably no greater than about 40%, and most preferably no greater than about 39%). 130-. (canceled)31. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver, the first IR reflecting layer being located closer to the glass substrate than is the second IR reflecting layer;a first contact layer comprising NiCr located over and directly contacting the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver;a dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride located over the first contact layer comprising NiCr;a second contact layer comprising NiCr located over the layer comprising silicon nitride;the second IR reflecting layer comprising silver located over and directly contacting the second contact layer comprising NiCr; andwherein the second IR reflecting layer comprising silver is at least 10 angstroms (Å) thinner than the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver, and wherein the coated article has a visible transmission of no greater than 50%.32. The coated article of claim 31 , wherein the first contact layer comprising NiCr is from about 15-30 Å thick.33. The coated article of claim 31 , wherein said first contact layer comprising NiCr is from 8-22 Å thicker than the second contact layer comprising NiCr.34. The coated article of claim 31 , wherein said first contact layer comprising NiCr is from 10-18 Å thicker than the second contact ...

Log File Analysis

Disclosed is a method, system, and computer readable medium to implement differential log file analysis using a computer device. The differential technique including obtaining one or more log file entries representative of successful test executions of a computer process. The computer process may execute on a single computer system or be a distributed application across multiple computer systems in a target environment. Acceptable deviations between log file entries associated with different instances of successful test executions may be used to creating a pattern matching representation in the form of a line pattern, sequence pattern, timing pattern, branching sequence pattern, cyclical sequence pattern, or a combination thereof. Matching of run-time log file entries against known success acceptable patterns may provide indication of system or application anomalies based on a failed comparison of the matching. A state machine implementation may be used to perform the matching function. 1. A computer-implemented method of differential log file analysis using a computer device , the method comprising:obtaining a first set of one or more log file entries representative of a plurality of successful test executions of a computer process;determining acceptable deviations between log file entries associated with different instances of the plurality of successful test executions;creating a pattern matching representation for acceptable deviations;obtaining a second set of one or more log file entries representative of a run-time execution of the computer process;automatically comparing the second set of one or more log file entries with the pattern matching representation; andidentifying any deviations as identified by the comparison as representative of an execution abnormality of the computer process.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating an alert based on an identified deviation; andinitiating transmission of the alert to a user-interface device.3. The ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating from the glass substrate outwardly comprising:a first dielectric layer on the glass substrate;an oxided layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe over at least the IR reflecting layer;a second dielectric layer on the glass substrate and over at least the first dielectric layer and the oxided layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe;wherein the oxided layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe is located between and directly contacting the first and second dielectric layers;a first IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first and second dielectric layers;a third dielectric layer located over at least the first IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first and second dielectric layers comprise silicon nitride.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating further comprises a dielectric layer comprising zirconium oxide located over at least the third dielectric layer.31. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the oxided ...

COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS OPERATING AS A RELAY NODE, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS

A communications device includes a transmitter to transmit signals representing data to an infrastructure equipment of a mobile communications network via a first wireless access interface and to transmit signals via a second wireless access interface to one or more communications apparatus which can act as relay nodes, a receiver to receive signals from the infrastructure equipment via the first wireless access interface and to receive signals via the second wireless access interface from the one or more communications apparatus which can act as relay nodes, and a controller. The controller can form a relay assist request message and with the transmitter and receiver to transmit the relay assist request message on the second wireless access interface for reception by the one or more communications apparatus which can act as relay nodes to assist in communicating signals representing data to the infrastructure equipment via the first wireless access interface. 1. A communications device , the communications device comprisinga transmitter configured to transmit signals representing data to an infrastructure equipment of a mobile communications network via a first wireless access interface and to transmit signals via a second wireless access interface to one or more communications apparatus which can act as relay nodes,a receiver configured to receive signals from the infrastructure equipment of the mobile communications network via the first wireless access interface and to receive signals via the second wireless access interface from the one or more communications apparatus which can act as relay nodes, anda controller configured to control the transmitter and the receiver, wherein the controller is configured to form a relay assist request message and in combination with the transmitter and the receiverto transmit the relay assist request message on the second wireless access interface for reception by the one or more communications apparatus which can act as relay ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING MULTILAYER OVERCOAT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. The IR reflecting layer may be of or include a material such as silver (Ag), and is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having a substantially metallic layer (e.g., NbZr or Zr) which has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows. 142-. (canceled)43. A coated article including a coating having a layer system supported by a glass substrate , the layer system comprising:a first dielectric layer on the glass substrate;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer;a contact layer on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer;a second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate over at least the contact layer;a layer comprising Ni and Cr on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;a third dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the layer comprising Ni and Cr;a layer comprising zirconium oxide on the glass substrate over and directly contacting the third dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride, so that the layer comprising Ni and Zr is located between and directly contacting said second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride and said third dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;wherein the layer comprising Ni and Cr is from 1-3 nm thick;wherein the layer comprising zirconium oxide is from 3-8 nm thick;wherein the layer comprising Ni and Cr is substantially thinner than each of the second and third dielectric layers comprising silicon nitride and is also substantially thinner than ...

TRANS-ANETHOLE ((E)-1-METHOXY-4- (1-PROPENYL) BENZENE), A NEW AND POTENT INHIBITOR OF PROLYL ENDOPEPTIDASE

Overexpression of prolyl endopeptidase (PEP) activity in the brain was found to be linked with neurodegenerative disorders, and the memory loss caused by amnesic compounds can be restored by PEP inhibitors. In the current intervention, the PEP inhibitory activity of trans-anethole ((E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene), an essential oil that is naturally occurring in (star anise) has been assessed. More specifically, the present invention relates to finding of a potent inhibitor of prolyl endopeptidase (Trans-Anethole ((E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene). 1. A new prolyl endopeptidase (PEP) inhibitory activity potential of Trans-Anethole ((E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene).2. The compound as claimed in ) show potent PEP inhibitory activity with IC50=5.70±1.20 μM when compared with the standard inhibitor i.e. claim 1 , Bacitracin (IC50=114.00±1.20 μM).3. The compound as claimed in ) show no obvious effect on the growth and proliferation of 3T3 cell of mouse fibroblasts when tested in concentration range of 10 to 500 μM.4. A method for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders claim 1 , such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) claim 1 , comprising of administration of a therapeutically effective amount of Trans-Anethole ((E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene) to humans and animals.5. As claimed in claim 4 , where the said Trans-Anethole ((E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene) is administered in a pharmaceutically elegant dosage form.6. A pharmaceutical composition claim 4 , which comprises of an effective quantity of Trans-Anethole ((E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene) and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle for administration to humans and animals for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders claim 4 , such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD).7. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in wherein it is combined with other known anti-neurodegenerative drugs. N/AThe present invention relates to a novel pharmacological activity of trans-anethole ((E)-1- ...

WINDOW WITH UV-TREATED LOW-COATING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Certain embodiments of this invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) for use in a window, where the low-E coating is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in order to improve the coating's and thus the coated article's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. The low-E coating includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver which is located on and directly contacting a contact/seed layer of or including metal oxide such as zinc oxide and/or zinc stannate. Exposing the low-E coating to UV radiation, e.g., emitted from a UV lamp(s) and/or UV laser(s), allows for selective heating of the contact/seed layer which in turn transfers the heat energy to the adjacent IR reflecting layer. This heating of the silver inclusive layer improves the silver layer's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. The UV treated coated article, with its improved properties, may be used in the context of monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of making a coated article for use in a window , the method comprising:having a coated article including a glass substrate that supports a coating, the coating comprising at least one layer comprising silver located directly on and contacting a layer comprising zinc oxide that can absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the coating further comprising a dielectric layer between at least the layer comprising zinc oxide and the glass substrate, and at least one upper dielectric layer located over at least the layer comprising silver so that the layer comprising silver is located between at least the upper dielectric layer and the glass substrate;directing UV radiation from at least one UV source toward the coating and exposing the coating to UV radiation in order to reduce a sheet resistance of the coating.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the UV source comprises at least one ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION COATINGS OF LOW-EMISSIVITY GLASS INCLUDING A TERNARY ALLOY

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1. 1. A low emissivity panel comprising:a substrate;a reflective layer formed over the substrate; and 'the top dielectric layer comprising a zinc tin aluminum oxide, wherein an atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer is between about 0.67 and about 1.5.', 'a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate,'}2. The low emissivity panel of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of aluminum in the top dielectric layer is between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic %.3. The low emissivity panel of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of aluminum in the top dielectric layer is between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %.4. The low emissivity panel of claim 1 , wherein the top dielectric layer has a band gap of between about 3 eV and 6 eV.5. The low emissivity panel of claim 1 , wherein the top dielectric layer is substantially amorphous.6. The low emissivity panel of claim 1 , wherein an absorption coefficient of the top dielectric layer is about 0 for a wavelength range of between about 400 nm and 2500 nm.7. The low emissivity panel of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the top dielectric layer is between about 10 nm and 50 nm.8. ...

A PROCESS TO RECYCLE WATER CONDENSATE FROM CO2 OFF GAS STREAM

A method of processing off gas from a chemical plant, where the off gas includes carbon dioxide and water. The processing of the off gas involves separating the off gas into a gas phase and a liquid phase and using one or more ion-exchange resin bed(s) and one or more granular activated carbon bed(s) to separate unwanted organic materials from the liquid phase. Based on this separation, water can be recovered that has less than 10 wt. % of the unwanted organic compounds originally in the liquid phase of the off gas. 1. A method for recovering water from an off gas from a chemical plant , the off gas comprising carbon dioxide , water , and organic compounds , the method comprising:separating the off gas into a gas phase and a liquid phase;removing at least a portion of the organic compounds of the liquid phase of the off gas by one or more ion-exchange resin bed(s) and one or more granular activated carbon bed(s); andrecovering a liquid that comprises primarily water and less than 10 wt. % of the unwanted organic compounds in the liquid phase of the off gas.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the off gas comprises saturated hydrocarbons claim 1 , unsaturated hydrocarbons claim 1 , chlorinated hydrocarbons claim 1 , organic acids claim 1 , glycol claim 1 , aldehydes claim 1 , and iron.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the off gas comprises 45.0 wt. % to 55.0 wt. % water claim 1 , 45 wt. % to 65 wt. % carbon dioxide claim 1 , 0.1 wt. % to 0.5 wt. % saturated hydrocarbons claim 1 , 0.01 wt. % to 0.1 wt. % unsaturated hydrocarbons claim 1 , 1.0 ppm wt. to 5.0 ppm wt. chlorinated hydrocarbons claim 1 , 5.0 ppm wt. to 15.0 ppm wt. organic acids claim 1 , 0.5 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % glycol claim 1 , 10.0 ppm wt. to 30 ppm wt. claim 1 , and aldehydes claim 1 , 1.0 ppm wt. to 2.0 ppm wt. iron.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic compounds removed from the liquid phase comprise aldehydes claim 1 , acids claim 1 , and chlorides.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein iron is ...

Techniques and apparatuses for co-operative traffic management

A person may utilize multiple connected devices, such as smart watches, user equipments (UEs), smartphones, tablet computers, and/or the like, which may each be assigned unique phone numbers. Operators may assign a common phone number to the multiple connected devices; however, the phone number is not used in the access stratum path of a radio access technology resulting in multiple paging procedures being performed for the multiple connected devices. In implementations, described herein, a first UE, such as a smartphone, may obtain paging information associated with decoding paging messages for a second UE, such as a smart watch. The first UE may use the paging information to decode a paging message of a combined paging cycle established for the first UE and the second UE, thereby obviating a need for multiple paging cycles for the first UE and the second UE.

Low-E Glazing Performance by Seed Structure Optimization

A bi-layer seed layer can exhibit good seed property for an infrared reflective layer, together with improved thermal stability. The bi-layer seed layer can include a thin zinc oxide layer having a desired crystallographic orientation for a silver infrared reflective layer disposed on a bottom layer having a desired thermal stability. The thermal stable layer can include aluminum, magnesium, or bismuth doped tin oxide (AlSnO, MgSnO, or BiSnO), which can have better thermal stability than zinc oxide but poorer lattice matching for serving as a seed layer template for silver (111). 1. A method to form a low emissivity coating , the method comprising providing a transparent substrate;forming a first layer above the transparent substrate, wherein the first layer comprises at least one of aluminum doped tin oxide, magnesium doped tin oxide, or bismuth doped tin oxide;forming a second layer above the first layer, wherein the second layer comprises zinc oxide having thickness less than 8 nm;forming a third layer above the second layer, wherein the third layer is operable as an infrared reflective layer.2. The method of wherein the transparent substrate comprises a glass substrate.3. A method as in wherein the first layer has a doping concentration between 3 and 35 wt %.4. A method as in wherein the first layer has a thickness between 6 and 50 nm.5. The method of wherein the second layer is formed in-situ on the first layer without exposing the first layer to ambient environment.6. A method as in wherein the second layer is a non-continuous layer.7. A method as in wherein the third layer has a thickness between 6 and 20 nm.8. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising at least one ofdepositing an antireflective film above the substrate;depositing a metallic reflective film above the substrate; ordepositing a protective film above the substrate.9. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising:heat treating the substrate.10. A method as in claim 8 , wherein the heat treating ...

Titanium nickel niobium alloy barrier for low-emissivity coatings

A method for making low emissivity panels, including control the composition of a barrier layer formed on a thin conductive silver layer. The barrier structure can include a ternary alloy of titanium, nickel and niobium, which showed improvements in overall performance than those from binary barrier results. The percentage of titanium can be between 5 and 15 wt %. The percentage of nickel can be between 30 and 50 wt %. The percentage of niobium can be between 40 and 60 wt %. 1. A method to form a low emissivity coating , comprising providing a transparent substrate;forming a first layer on the transparent substrate, wherein the first layer comprises silver, wherein the first layer is operable as an infrared reflective layer;forming a second layer on the first layer, wherein the second layer is operable as a barrier layer,wherein the second layer comprises titanium, nickel and niobium,wherein the percentage of titanium is between 5 and 15 wt %,wherein the percentage of nickel is between 30 and 50 wt %,wherein the percentage of niobium is between 40 and 60 wt %.2. A method as in wherein the thickness of the second layer is between 0.3 and 7 nm.3. A method as in wherein the percentage of titanium is 10 wt %.4. A method as in wherein the percentage of nickel is between 35 and 45 wt %.5. A method as in wherein the percentage of niobium is between 45 and 55 wt %.6. A method as in wherein the second layer further comprises oxygen.7. A method to form a low emissivity coating claim 1 , comprisingproviding a transparent substrate;forming a metal oxide layer on the transparent substrate; 'wherein the first layer comprises silver, wherein the first layer is operable as an infrared reflective layer;', 'forming a first layer on the metal oxide layer,'} wherein the second layer is operable as a barrier layer for the first layer,', 'wherein the second layer comprises titanium, nickel and niobium,', 'wherein the percentage of titanium is between 5 and 15 wt %,', 'wherein the ...

Titanium nickel niobium alloy barrier for low-emissivity coatings

A method for making low emissivity panels, including control the composition of a barrier layer formed on a thin conductive silver layer. The barrier structure can include a ternary alloy of nickel, titanium, and niobium, which showed improvements in overall performance than those from binary barrier results. The percentage of nickel can be between 5 and 15 wt %. The percentage of titanium can be between 30 and 50 wt %. The percentage of niobium can be between 40 and 60 wt %. 1. A method of forming a low emissivity panel , the method comprising:providing a transparent substrate;forming a first layer above the transparent substrate, wherein the first layer comprising silver; andforming a second layer above the first layer, wherein the second layer comprises an alloy of nickel, titanium, and niobium,wherein the percentage of nickel in the alloy is about 10 wt %, the percentage of titanium in the alloy is about 40 wt %, and the percentage of niobium in the alloy is about 50 wt %.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the second layer is between 0.3 nm and 7 nm.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second layer further comprises oxygen.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the first layer is less than 15 nm.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming a third layer above the transparent substrate claim 1 , wherein the third layer comprises a metal oxide and the first layer is formed above the third layer.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the first layer is formed directly on the third layer.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the third layer comprises zinc oxide claim 6 , doped zinc oxide claim 6 , tin oxide claim 6 , or doped tin oxide.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the second layer is formed directly on the first layer.9. A method of forming a low emissivity panel claim 7 , the method comprising:providing a transparent substrate;forming a first layer above the transparent substrate, wherein the first layer comprises a metal oxide ...

WINDOW WITH UV-TREATED LOW-E COATING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Certain embodiments of this invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) for use in a window, where the low-E coating is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in order to improve the coating's and thus the coated article's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. The low-E coating includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver which is located on and directly contacting a contact/seed layer of or including metal oxide such as zinc oxide and/or zinc stannate. Exposing the low-E coating to UV radiation, e.g., emitted from a UV lamp(s) and/or UV laser(s), allows for selective heating of the contact/seed layer which in turn transfers the heat energy to the adjacent IR reflecting layer. This heating of the silver inclusive layer improves the silver layer's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. The UV treated coated article, with its improved properties, may be used in the context of monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of making a coated article for use in a window , the method comprising:having a coated article including a glass substrate that supports a coating comprising at least one layer comprising silver located directly on and contacting a layer comprising zinc oxide that can absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the coating further comprising a dielectric layer between the layer comprising zinc oxide and the glass substrate, and at least one upper dielectric layer located over the layer comprising silver so that the layer comprising silver is located between at least the upper dielectric layer and the glass substrate;directing UV radiation from at least one UV source toward the coating and exposing the coating to UV radiation in order to reduce a sheet resistance of the coating; andwherein the coated article has a visible transmission of at least about 50% after said exposing.22. ...

Heat Stable SnAl and SnMg Based Dielectrics

A transparent dielectric composition comprising tin, oxygen and one of aluminum or magnesium with preferably higher than 15% by weight of aluminum or magnesium offers improved thermal stability over tin oxide with respect to appearance and optical properties under high temperature processes. For example, upon a heat treatment at temperatures higher than 500 C, changes in color and index of refraction of the present transparent dielectric composition are noticeably less than those of tin oxide films of comparable thickness. The transparent dielectric composition can be used in high transmittance, low emissivity coated panels, providing thermal stability so that there are no significant changes in the coating optical and structural properties, such as visible transmission, IR reflectance, microscopic morphological properties, color appearance, and haze characteristics, of the as-coated and heated treated products. 1. A film stack comprisinga first dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer comprises tin and oxygen, and wherein the first dielectric layer further comprises one of aluminum or magnesium;a first reflective layer disposed above the first dielectric layer, wherein the first reflective layer comprises silver; anda first barrier layer disposed above the first reflective layer, wherein the first barrier layer comprises nickel, niobium, and titanium.2. A film stack as in claim 1 , wherein the aluminum or magnesium comprises less than 70% by weight of the total metal content of the composition of the first dielectric layer.3. A film stack as in claim 1 , wherein the aluminum or magnesium comprises more than 15% by weight of the total metal content of the composition of the first dielectric layer.4. A film stack as in claim 1 , wherein a structure of the first dielectric layer is amorphous.5. A film stack as in claim 1 , further comprising a second dielectric layer disposed above the first reflective layer claim 1 , wherein the second dielectric layer ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first dielectric layer; andan oxided layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe over at least the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating comprises a dielectric layer comprising zirconium oxide located over at least the oxided layer.31. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the oxided layer further comprises claim 27 , by % metal claim 27 , from 1-5% Co. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit Including Coated article, and/or Methods of Making the Same.”Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article ...

Coated article with low-e coating having multilayer overcoat and method of making same

A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including a material such as silver (Ag), which is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having at least one layer of or including zirconium oxide and/or a substantially metallic layer. The overcoat has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows.

Systems, methods, and apparatus for production coatings of low-emissivity glass

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming a low emissivity panel. In various embodiments, a partially fabricated panel may be provided. The partially fabricated panel may include a substrate, a reflective layer formed over the substrate, and a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the substrate and the top dielectric layer. The top dielectric layer may include tin having an oxidation state of +4. An interface layer may be formed over the top dielectric layer. A top diffusion layer may be formed over the interface layer. The top diffusion layer may be formed in a nitrogen plasma environment. The interface layer may substantially prevent nitrogen from the nitrogen plasma environment from reaching the top dielectric layer and changing the oxidation state of tin included in the top dielectric layer.

Low-E Glazing Performance by Seed Structure Optimization

A bi-layer seed layer can exhibit good seed property for an infrared reflective layer, together with improved thermal stability. The bi-layer seed layer can include a thin zinc oxide layer having a desired crystallographic orientation for a silver infrared reflective layer disposed on a bottom layer having a desired thermal stability. The thermal stable layer can include aluminum, magnesium, or bismuth doped tin oxide (AlSnO, MgSnO, or BiSnO), which can have better thermal stability than zinc oxide but poorer lattice matching for serving as a seed layer template for silver (111). 1. A method of forming a low emissivity coating , the method comprising:providing a transparent substrate;forming a first layer above the transparent substrate, wherein the first layer comprises at least one of magnesium doped tin oxide or bismuth doped tin oxide; andforming a second layer above the transparent substrate, wherein the second layer is operable as an infrared reflective layer.2. The method of wherein the second layer is formed above the first layer.3. The method of wherein the first layer has a doping concentration between 3 and 35 wt %.4. The method of wherein the first layer has a thickness between 6 and 50 nm.5. The method of further comprising forming a third layer between the transparent substrate and the second layer claim 2 , wherein the third layer comprises zinc oxide.6. The method of wherein the third layer has a thickness less than 8 nm.7. The method of wherein the third layer is formed in-situ on the first layer without exposing the first layer to ambient environment.8. The method of wherein the third layer is a non-continuous layer.9. The method of wherein the second layer has a thickness between 6 and 20 nm.10. The method of wherein the transparent substrate comprises glass.11. A method of forming a low emissivity coating claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a transparent substrate;forming a first layer above the transparent substrate, wherein the first ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. 154-. (canceled)55. A coated article including a low-E coating on a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;first and second IR reflecting layers on the glass substrate and located over at least the first dielectric layer; anda second dielectric layer located between at least the first and second IR reflecting layers, wherein the second dielectric layer is oxided and comprises Sn and Mg, and (ii) optionally includes one or more of: SnPd, SnAg, SnSb, SnZnBi, SnInZn, SnZnSb, SnZnAl, SnZnMg, SnCuSb, SnCuBi, SnBi, SnW, SnSbBi, SnZnCu, SnZnBiIn, and SnInGa.56. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the first and second IR reflecting layers comprise silver.57. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises zinc oxide and is located between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer claim 55 , and wherein the first dielectric layer comprising zinc oxide directly contacts the first IR reflecting layer.58. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the coating further comprises a layer comprising silicon nitride between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer.59. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the coating further comprises a third dielectric layer located between at ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION COATINGS OF LOW-EMISSIVITY GLASS

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels. In some embodiments, a partially fabricated panel may be provided that includes a substrate, a reflective layer formed over the substrate, and a barrier layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the substrate and the barrier layer. The barrier layer may include a partially oxidized alloy of three or more metals. A first interface layer may be formed over the barrier layer. A top dielectric layer may be formed over the first interface layer. The top dielectric layer may be formed using reactive sputtering in an oxygen containing environment. The first interface layer may prevent further oxidation of the partially oxidized alloy of the three or more metals when forming the top dielectric layer. A second interface layer may be formed over the top dielectric layer. 1. A method of forming a low emissivity panel , the method comprising: 'the partially fabricated panel comprising a substrate, a reflective layer formed over the substrate, and a barrier layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the substrate and the barrier layer;', 'providing a partially fabricated panel,'}forming a first interface layer over the barrier layer;forming a top dielectric layer over the first interface layer; and the barrier layer comprising a partially oxidized alloy of three or more metals,', 'the top dielectric layer being formed using reactive sputtering in an oxygen containing environment, and', 'the first interface layer substantially preventing further oxidation of the partially oxidized alloy of the three or more metals when forming the top dielectric layer., 'forming a second interface layer over the top dielectric layer,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer comprises nickel claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , and niobium.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer has a thickness of ...

Cloud network social engineering system and method for emerging societies using a low cost slate device

The present invention teaches methods and systems for providing comprehensive cloud network resources to subscribing users comprising the acts of: providing a cloud network server including at least one data storage unit and at least one processor; providing at least one user device for accessing the cloud network server, the user device being communicatively coupled with the cloud network server; wherein the user device displays a menu including at least one menu item; and wherein the menu item is language irrelevant, wherein the language irrelevant menu item is identifiable without reference to written language. In accordance with a preferred embodiment the cloud server stores user data; and generates a menu responsive to the stored user data, including past menu selections by the user. Where stored user data includes geographic data; the cloud server generates dynamic information responsive to the user geographic data and responsive to past menu selections. 1. A computer implemented method for providing comprehensive cloud network resources to subscribing users comprising the acts of:providing a cloud network server including at least one data storage unit and at least one processor; 'wherein said user device displays a menu including at least one menu item; and', 'providing at least one user device for accessing said cloud network server, said user device being communicatively coupled with said cloud network server;'}wherein said menu item is language irrelevant, wherein said language irrelevant menu item is identifiable without reference to written language.2. A computer implemented method as recited in claim 1 , wherein said user device includes a touch sensitive display for receiving user input further comprising:displaying an alphabetic menu including a plurality of letters of an alphabet;displaying an expanded view of a selected letter on a touch sensitive display in response to a first user input;generating an audio pronunciation of said selected letter; ...

Use of alkali metal silicides in post-chops oilfield recovery operations

Methods of stimulating enhanced oil recovery from a post-cold heavy oil production with sand (“CHOPS”) oil-bearing formation are disclosed. The invention relates to a method of stimulating oil recovery from a post-cold heavy oil production with sand (CHOPS) oil-bearing formation. The method optionally flushes a wellbore in a post-CHOPS oil-bearing formation having at least one worm hole to expel water from the wellbore and near wellbore region; then injects a alkali metal silicide into the post-oil-bearing formation via a wellbore to introduce the alkali metal silicide into at least one worm hole within the post-oil-bearing formation. The injection step is followed by reacting the injected alkali metal silicide to stimulate oil flow within the post-CHOPS oil-bearing formation; and recovering oil from the post-CHOPS oil-bearing formation. The alkali metal silicide dispersion can also be injected into the formation in a cyclic mode of alternating injection, soak, and production periods.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS AND METHODS

A method of operating a relay device to receive data from one or more terminal devices and relay the data to a base station in a wireless telecommunications system. The method includes receiving plural blocks of data from one or more terminal devices at different times. Each block of data is received in association with an indication of a time by which the block of data should be transmitted to the base station. The block of data are buffered at the relay node that determines earliest time by which one of the received blocks of data should be transmitted to the base station and transmits the plurality of blocks of data to the base station together in advance of this earliest time. The method reduces signalling overhead associated with transmissions from the relay device to the base station while helping to ensure data is not delayed at the relay node for longer than is acceptable for the data. 1. A method of operating a relay device to receive data from one or more terminal devices and relay the data to network infrastructure equipment in a wireless telecommunications system , the method comprising:receiving a plurality of blocks of data from one or more terminal devices at different times, wherein each block of data is received in association with an indication of a time by which the block of data should be transmitted to the network infrastructure equipment;storing the plurality of blocks of data at the relay device;determining the earliest time by which one of the received blocks of data should be transmitted to the network infrastructure equipment; andtransmitting the plurality of blocks of data to the network infrastructure equipment together in advance of the determined earliest time by which one of the received blocks of data should be transmitted to the network infrastructure equipment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining the earliest time by which one of the received blocks of data should be transmitted to the network infrastructure ...

ALKALI METAL SILICIDES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WETTABILITY IMPROVEMENT IN CARBONATE RESERVOIRS

A process for altering a wettability characteristic of a carbonate formation to stimulate oil production includes selecting an oil bearing carbonate formation, injecting a silicide dispersion into the carbonate formation, and reacting the injected silicide dispersion with water. The reaction alters the wettability characteristic of the carbonate formation toward water wettability. The silicide dispersion can include an alkali metal silicide, such as sodium silicide. The reaction generates hydrogen, silicate, and heat that pressurizes the carbonate formation with the generated hydrogen, heats the carbonate formation with the generated heat, and reduces the viscosity of the hydrocarbons in the carbonate formation with the generated silicate. The reaction re-mineralizes the surfaces in the carbonate formation and alters the wettability characteristics of the carbonate formation as a calcium-silicon phase is formed. The hydrocarbons are recovered from the carbonate formation with a production well. 1. A method of altering a wettability characteristic of a carbonate formation to stimulate oil production , the method comprising:selecting an oil bearing carbonate formation;injecting a silicide dispersion into the carbonate formation; andreacting the injected silicide dispersion to alter the wettability characteristic of the carbonate formation.2. A method of further comprising:reacting the injected silicide dispersion with water, an alcohol or acid, wherein the reaction of the injected silicide dispersion alters the wettability characteristic of the carbonate formation toward water wettability.3. A method of claim 1 , wherein the silicide dispersion comprises an alkali metal silicide.4. A method of claim 3 , wherein the alkali metal silicide is sodium silicide.5. A method of claim 3 , wherein the alkali metal silicide is NaSi.6. A method of claim 1 , wherein the silicide dispersion includes a hydrocarbon carrier fluid.7. A method of claim 1 , wherein the silicide ...

Communications device, communications apparatus operating as a relay node, infrastructure equipment and methods

A communications device and method of communicating using a communications device is disclosed for transmitting data to a mobile communications network or receiving data from a mobile communications network. The communications device comprises a transmitter configured to transmit signals representing data to an infrastructure equipment of a mobile communications network via a first wireless access interface, a receiver configured to receive signals from the infrastructure equipment of the mobile communications network via the first wireless access interface, and a controller. The controller controls the transmitter and the receiver to transmit data to the infrastructure equipment in accordance with a synchronous process in which a synchronized response is received from the infrastructure equipment, or to receive data from the infrastructure equipment in accordance with a synchronous process in which a synchronized response is transmitted to the infrastructure equipment. The controller is configured in combination with the transmitter and the receiver to transmit signals via a second wireless access interface to a communications apparatus operating as a relay node, the signals being for transmission to the infrastructure equipment by the communications apparatus as if the signals were transmitted by the communications device via the first wireless communications interface, to receive signals from the infrastructure via the first wireless access interface, to determine an additional delay caused by the transmission of the signals to the communications apparatus acting as the relay node via the second wireless access interface compared with a time taken which would have been taken to transmit the signals to the infrastructure equipment as if transmitted via the first wireless access interface, and to transmit to the infrastructure equipment an indication from which the infrastructure equipment can derive the determined additional delay for adjusting the transmission or ...

HYPERBRANCHED POLYMERS WITH ACTIVE GROUPS AS EFFICIENT CORROSION INHIBITORS

In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for preventing corrosion of a metallic surface of a pipeline includes contacting the metallic surface with a corrosion inhibitor. The corrosion inhibitor comprises a polymer of formula R—O—(POL)—Z. R is a straight or branched alkyl or aryl; POL is a polyglycerol based polymer; Z is a non-ionic amine, a cyclic amine having 5 to 8 atoms, a diamine, a triamine, a tetra-amine, a polymeric amine, a thiol, a disulfide, or —NH—R—SH; and Ris a hydrocarbyl. The corrosion inhibitor is also disclosed. 1. A process for preventing corrosion of a metallic surface of a pipeline , the method comprising: [ {'br': None, 'R—O—(POL)—Z\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'the corrosion inhibitor comprises a polymer of formula (1), R is a straight or branched alkyl or aryl;', 'POL is a polyglycerol based polymer;', {'sub': '1', 'Z is a non-ionic amine, a cyclic amine having 5 to 8 atoms, a diamine, a triamine, a tetra-amine, a polymeric amine, a thiol, a disulfide, or —NH—R—SH; and'}, {'sub': '1', 'Ris a hydrocarbyl.'}], 'where'}], 'contacting the metallic surface with a corrosion inhibitor, wherein'}2. The process of claim 1 , wherein R is a straight or branched (C-C) alkyl or aryl.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein POL is selected from a dendritic polyglycerol homopolymer claim 1 , a branched polyglycerol homopolymer claim 1 , a hyperbranched polyglycerol homopolymer claim 1 , a dendritic copolymer comprising polyglycerol claim 1 , a branched copolymer comprising polyglycerol claim 1 , a hyperbranched copolymer comprising polyglycerol claim 1 , a dendritic terpolymer comprising polyglycerol claim 1 , a branched terpolymer comprising polyglycerol claim 1 , a hyperbranched terpolymer comprising polyglycerol claim 1 , a derivative of a hyperbranched polyglycerol claim 1 , and a combination of two or more thereof.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein Ris a (C-C) hydrocarbyl.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein Z is a diamine ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI AND/OR TI, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may he improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. 122-. (canceled)23. A coated article comprising:a glass substrate;a first dielectric layer supported by the glass substrate;a lower contact layer, wherein the first dielectric layer is located between at least the glass substrate and the lower contact layer;an infrared (IR) reflecting layer comprising silver located on an directly contacting the lower contact layer;an upper contact layer located on and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer, wherein the upper contact layer comprises an oxide of Ni and Ti,wherein the ratio of Ni to Ti in the upper contact layer by weight is from about 1:99 to 50:50,wherein the upper contact layer comprises substantially more Ti than Ni, andwherein metal content of the upper contact layer comprises from 5-20% Ni (weight percentage).24. An insulated glass (IG) unit , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00023', 'claim 23'}, 'the coated article of ;'}a second glass substrate being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the coated article; and.an edge seal.25. The coated article of claim 23 , wherein the upper contact layer comprises ...

AZIDE-CONTAINING FLUOROPOLYMERS AND THEIR PREPARATION

Fluoropolymers containing one or more azide group wherein the azide group is not a sulfonyl-azide group and processes of preparing them. 1. A curable composition comprising:(a) a fluoropolymer containing one or more azide groups wherein the azide group is not a sulfonyl-azide group; and(b) a curing agent, wherein the curing agent comprises at least one a carbon triple, and wherein the curable composition is substantially free of a metal catalyst.2. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoropolymer is derived from one or more fluorinated monomers selected from at least one of: tetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , hexafluoropropylene claim 1 , and vinylidene fluoride.3. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoropolymer is derived from fluorinated vinyl ethers.4. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoropolymer is derived from one or more fluorinated monomers in combination with ethylene claim 1 , propylene or ethylene and propylene.5. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoropolymer comprises repeating units derived from the monomers selected from vinyl fluoride claim 1 , vinylidene fluoride claim 1 , and a combination thereof.6. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoropolymer is partially fluorinated.7. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluoropolymer is perfluorinated.8. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the azide group corresponds to the formula —CX1X2N claim 1 , wherein X1 and X2 represent independently from each other H or F.9. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the azide group corresponds to the formula —[C(X1)(X2)]-C(Y1)(Y2)N claim 1 , wherein X1 claim 1 , X2 claim 1 , Y1 claim 1 , and Y2 represent claim 1 , independently from each other claim 1 , F or H and m represents 0 or 1.10. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the curing agent is an alkyne or alkyne derivative. ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION COATINGS OF LOW-EMISSIVITY GLASS INCLUDING A TERNARY ALLOY

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1. 120-. (canceled)21. A coated article comprising:a glass substrate;an infrared (IR) reflective layer comprising silver over at least the substrate, wherein the IR reflective layer comprising silver is located on and directly contacting a layer comprising zinc oxide;a contact layer located on and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer comprising silver;a dielectric layer formed over the IR reflective layer comprising silver and over the contact layer, so that the IR reflective layer is formed between at least the dielectric layer and the glass substrate,the dielectric layer comprising zinc tin aluminum oxide, wherein an atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the dielectric layer is at least 0.67, and wherein the dielectric layer comprises between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % aluminum; anda layer comprising silicon nitride located over at least the dielectric layer comprising zinc tin aluminum oxide.22. The coated article of claim 21 , wherein the dielectric layer is substantially amorphous.23. The coated article of claim 21 , wherein an absorption coefficient of the dielectric layer is about 0 for a wavelength range of between about 400 nm and 2500 nm.24. The coated article of claim 21 , wherein the contact layer is ...

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYMBOLS VIA UNIPOLAR SIGNALS

A method of transmitting data via a unipolar signal comprises allocating a symbol to one or more signals among a plurality of signals, applying pulse shaping to the plurality of signals to obtain a plurality of filtered signals, wherein the filtered signals are orthogonal signals, and transmitting the sum of the filtered signals as a unipolar signal, wherein the transmitted signal is a weighted sum of the filtered signals. The data can be recovered at the receiver by applying a plurality of orthogonal matched filters to the received unipolar signal to obtain a plurality of filtered signals, and performing symbol detection on the plurality of filtered signals to determine the received symbol. Apparatus for transmitting and receiving unipolar signals are also disclosed.

TECHNIQUES AND APPARATUSES FOR CO-OPERATIVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

A person may utilize multiple connected devices, such as smart watches, user equipments (UEs), smartphones, tablet computers, and/or the like, which may each be assigned unique phone numbers. Operators may assign a common phone number to the multiple connected devices; however, the phone number is not used in the access stratum path of a radio access technology resulting in multiple paging procedures being performed for the multiple connected devices. In implementations, described herein, a first UE, such as a smartphone, may obtain paging information associated with decoding paging messages for a second UE, such as a smart watch. The first UE may use the paging information to decode a paging message of a combined paging cycle established for the first UE and the second UE, thereby obviating a need for multiple paging cycles for the first UE and the second UE. 1. A method for wireless communication , comprising: 'wherein the paging information identifies a paging cycle for the second UE; and', 'obtaining, by a first user equipment (UE) and from a second UE, paging information associated with decoding a paging message for the second UE,'}decoding, by the first UE, the paging message for the second UE and associated with the paging cycle for the second UE.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first UE and the second UE are connected by at least one of:a long term evolution (LTE) device-to-device (D2D) connection,a Wi-Fi direct connection, ora Bluetooth connection.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the paging information identifies a serving temporary mobile subscriber identity (S-TMSI) of the second UE claim 1 , andwherein the first UE decodes the paging message for the second UE based on the S-TMSI.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:monitoring, by the first UE, for the paging message based on the paging cycle for the second UE; andreceiving, by the first UE, the paging message based on the monitoring.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the paging ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer over at least the first dielectric layer; andan oxided contact layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 10-20 wt. % Mo, and 1-5% wt. % Fe directly contacting the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , further comprising a layer comprising NbZr located under and directly contacting the oxided contact layer.30. The coated article of claim 29 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.31. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.32. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the contact layer is located over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer claim 27 , and wherein the IR reflecting layer comprises silver. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit ...

VEHICLE COMPRISING A WORKING EQUIPMENT, AND A WORKING EQUIPMENT, AND A METHOD IN RELATION THERETO

A vehicle () comprising a working equipment () equipped with a movable loading arrangement () comprising a first attachment member (), said vehicle further comprises a sensor system () configured to capture environmental data reflecting the environment around the vehicle and to determine, based on said data, image data () representing an area at least partly surrounding the vehicle (). 1. A vehicle comprising a working equipment equipped with a movable loading arrangement comprising a first attachment member , said vehicle further comprises:a sensor system configured to capture environmental data reflecting the environment around the vehicle and to determine, based on said data, image data representing an area at least partly surrounding the vehicle,a control unit configured to receive said image data, and to determine and generate control signals for controlling said vehicle, wherein said control signals comprise operation instructions for the vehicle and working equipment,the control unit is configured to receive a working task to be performed by the vehicle, wherein said working task includes information of an object for the vehicle to load when performing said working task,wherein said control unit is configured to:determine that the vehicle has reached a target position, being a position based on the location of the object to load when performing said working task, using said image data representation from the sensor system, the sensor system is configured to detect and track positions of the first attachment member and a mating second attachment member of the object to load in said image data representation, and,', 'the detected and tracked positions of the first and second attachment members are used to generate a first set of operation instructions for the loading arrangement of the working equipment that decreases the distance between said first and second attachment members such that said attachment members come into position to engage to each other,, 'in ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 50%, more preferably no greater than about 40%, and most preferably no greater than about 39%). 130-. (canceled)31. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver, the first IR reflecting layer being located closer to the glass substrate than is the second IR reflecting layer;a first contact layer comprising NiCr located over and directly contacting the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver;a dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride located over the first contact layer comprising NiCr;a second contact layer comprising NiCr located over the layer comprising silicon nitride;the second IR reflecting layer comprising silver located over and directly contacting the second contact layer comprising NiCr;a third contact layer comprising NiCr and comprising 0-5% oxygen located over and directly contacting the second IR reflecting layer; andwherein the second IR reflecting layer comprising silver is at least 10 angstroms (Å) thinner than the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver, and wherein the coated article has a visible transmission of no greater than 50%.32. The coated article of claim 31 , wherein the second IR reflecting layer comprising silver is at least 20 angstroms (Å) thinner than the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver.33. The coated article of claim 31 , wherein the coated article is thermally tempered.34. ...

COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING LOW-EMISSIVITY COATING INSULATING GLASS UNIT INCLUDING COATED ARTICLE, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. 126-. (canceled)27. A method of making an insulated glass (IG) unit including a coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the method comprising: a first dielectric layer on the substrate;', 'a first layer comprising Ag over at least the first dielectric layer;', 'a second dielectric layer over at least the first layer comprising Ag;', 'a second layer comprising Ag over at least the second dielectric layer;', 'a first layer comprising Ni and Ti over and contacting the second layer comprising Ag;', 'a third dielectric layer over at least the first layer comprising Ni and Ti;', 'a third layer comprising Ag over at least the third dielectric layer;', 'a second layer comprising Ni and Ti over and contacting the third layer comprising Ag;', 'a fourth dielectric layer over at least the second layer comprising Ni and Ti; and', 'wherein each of the first and second layers comprising Ni and Ti has a metal content of from about 10-30% Ni and from about 70-90% Ti;, 'having a coated article comprisingand making the IG unit via steps comprising:positioning a second ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION COATINGS OF LOW-EMISSIVITY GLASS

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels. In some embodiments, a partially fabricated panel may be provided that includes a substrate, a reflective layer formed over the substrate, and a barrier layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the substrate and the barrier layer. The barrier layer may include a partially oxidized alloy of three or more metals. A first interface layer may be formed over the barrier layer. A top dielectric layer may be formed over the first interface layer. The top dielectric layer may be formed using reactive sputtering in an oxygen containing environment. The first interface layer may prevent further oxidation of the partially oxidized alloy of the three or more metals when forming the top dielectric layer. A second interface layer may be formed over the top dielectric layer. 120-. (canceled)22. The coated article of claim 21 , wherein the IR reflecting layer comprises silver.23. The coated article of claim 21 , wherein the barrier layer comprises each of nickel claim 21 , titanium claim 21 , and niobium.24. The coated article of claim 21 , wherein the barrier layer contains less than 30% oxygen content (atomic %).25. The coated article of claim 21 , wherein the first interface layer directly contacts the barrier layer claim 21 , and wherein the barrier layer directly contacts the IR reflecting layer. This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/778,758, entitled: “Low-E Coatings” filed on 2013 Mar. 13 (Attorney Docket No. IM1104_US_V), which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.The present disclosure relates generally to films providing high transmittance and low emissivity, and more particularly to such films deposited on transparent substrates.Sunlight control materials, such as treated glass sheets, are commonly used for building glass windows and vehicle ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A STREAM OF VIDEO DATA

A device for processing a stream of video data which comprises a sequence of frames comprises an interface configured to receive the stream of video data. A processing device is configured to create a three-dimensional environment from a frame of the sequence of frames when a freeze condition is detected. The processing device is configured to generate a series of frames from the three-dimensional environment. The series of frames represents the three-dimensional environment from a plurality of points of view. The processing device is configured to insert the generated series of frames into the sequence of frames to generate a modified sequence of frames to conceal a freeze. 1. A device for processing a stream of video data which comprises a sequence of frames , comprising:an interface configured to receive the stream of video data; and create a three-dimensional environment from a frame of the sequence of frames in response to detecting a freeze condition;', 'generate a series of frames from the three-dimensional environment, the series of frames representing the three-dimensional environment from a plurality of points of view; and', 'insert the generated series of frames into the sequence of frames to generate a modified sequence of frames to conceal a freeze., 'a processing device configured to2. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the processing device is configured to create the three-dimensional environment from only one frame of the sequence of frames.3. The device of claim 2 , a last frame in the sequence of frames received before the freeze; or', 'a first frame in the sequence of frames during the freeze., 'wherein the processing device is configured to determine the three-dimensional environment from4. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the processing device is configured to set the plurality of points of view such that the plurality of points of view are located on a pre-defined curve.5. The device of claim 4 ,wherein the pre-defined curve has at least one ...

NANOSENSOR FOR THE DETERMINATION OF INSECTICIDE

This invention demonstrates that silver nanoparticles can be synthesized by reducing silver nitrate with sodium borohydride in a presence of surface stabilizer polystyrene-block-poly(2-vinyl pyridine) in order to overcome the aggregation of silver nanoparticles. 1. A spectrophotometric method for quantification of cartap , a thiocarbamate insecticide comprising measuring a shift in ultraviolet-visible spectra , from 428 nm to 410 nm , of a polystyrene-block-poly(2-vinylpyridine)-conjugated silver nanoparticles [P(S-VP)-AgNPs] when combined with cartap in a 1:1 molar ratio in an aqueous solution.2. The spectrophotometric method of claim 1 , wherein P(S-VP)-AgNPs comprise about 80 weight % of P(S-VP).3. The spectrophotometric method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution has a pH ranging between range of 7-12 claim 1 , preferable 8-10.4. The spectrophotometric method of claim 1 , wherein P(S-VP)-AgNPs have a mean diameter ranging between 100-110 nm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cartap quantification detection sensitivity is at least 0.1 mM.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cartap detection method is applicable to complex matrices such as tap water claim 1 , surface run-off water claim 1 , human blood plasma in presence of other interfering species. Use of insecticides in agriculture and other related fields is increasing significantly. After intended application, many recalcitrant and non-biodegradable insecticides survive in the environment for prolonged periods of time. Recently, the presence of insecticides beyond their acceptable limits in surface water was noticed in different cities of the world. These insecticides not only influence the aquatic life but also have adverse effects on human beings. Hence, development of simple, effective, and inexpensive analysis procedures are imperative for specific and quantitative detection of insecticides in water. Several different techniques such as chromatography, electroanalysis, photoluminescence and ...

Patent RU2016118764A3

ВУ’? 2016118764`” АЗ Дата публикации: 11.07.2018 Форма № 18 ИЗ,ПМ-2011 Федеральная служба по интеллектуальной собственности Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение «Федеральный институт промышленной собственности» ж 9 (ФИПС) ОТЧЕТ О ПОИСКЕ 1. . ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИЯ ЗАЯВКИ Регистрационный номер Дата подачи 2016118764/03(029469) 17.10.2014 РСТЛО52014/061265 17.10.2014 Приоритет установлен по дате: [ ] подачи заявки [ ] поступления дополнительных материалов от к ранее поданной заявке № [ ] приоритета по первоначальной заявке № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи первоначальной заявки № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи ранее поданной заявки № [Х] подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) в государстве-участнике Парижской конвенции (31) Номер первой(ых) заявки(ок) (32) Дата подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) (33) Код страны 1. 61/892,222 17.10.2013 05 Название изобретения (полезной модели): [Х] - как заявлено; [ ] - уточненное (см. Примечания) ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ СИЛИЦИДОВ ЩЕЛОЧНЫХ МЕТАЛЛОВ В РАБОТАХ ПО ИЗВЛЕЧЕНИЮ НЕФТИ ИЗ МЕСТОРОЖДЕНИЙ ПОСЛЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ СНОР5 Заявитель: СИГНА КЕМИСТРИ, ИНК., 05 2. ЕДИНСТВО ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ [Х] соблюдено [ ] не соблюдено. Пояснения: см. Примечания 3. ФОРМУЛА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ: [Х] приняты во внимание все пункты (см. Примечания) [ ] приняты во внимание следующие пункты: [ ] принята во внимание измененная формула изобретения (см. Примечания) 4. КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ ОБЪЕКТА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ (ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ) (Указываются индексы МПК и индикатор текущей версии) Е21В 43/26 (2006.01) Е21В 43/24 (2006.01) СО9К 5/62 (2006.01) 5. ОБЛАСТЬ ПОИСКА 5.1 Проверенный минимум документации РСТ (указывается индексами МПК) Е21В43/00, Е21В43/16, Е21В43/20, Е21В43/22, Е21В43/24-Е21В43/248, Е21В43/25- 21В43/27, С09К 8/00-С09К 8/94 5.2 Другая проверенная документация в той мере, в какой она включена в поисковые подборки: 5.3 Электронные базы данных, использованные при поиске (название базы, и если, возможно, поисковые термины): ЕАРАТГУ, Ебрасепек, ]-Р1а Рас, РАТЕМТСОРЕ, ...

Gadolinium oxide-doped zirconium oxide overcoat and/or method of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer in a low-E coating. In certain examples, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO 2 ) doped with gadolinium and/or gadolinium oxide (e.g., Gd 2 O 3 or other suitable stoichiometry). Providing a layer including Gd-doped zirconium oxide as the uppermost or overcoat layer of the coated article (e.g., over a silicon nitride based layer) advantageously results in improved durability, and chemical and heat stability in certain example embodiments. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or in other suitable applications such as monolithic window applications, laminated windows, and/or the like.

Patent RU2016118766A3

`”ВУ’” 2016118766” АЗ Дата публикации: 13.07.2018 Форма № 18 ИЗ,ПМ-2011 Федеральная служба по интеллектуальной собственности Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение «Федеральный институт промышленной собственности» ж 9 (ФИПС) ОТЧЕТ О ПОИСКЕ 1. . ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИЯ ЗАЯВКИ Регистрационный номер Дата подачи 2016118766/03(02947 1) 17.10.2014 РСТЛО52014/061273 17.10.2014 Приоритет установлен по дате: [ ] подачи заявки [ ] поступления дополнительных материалов от к ранее поданной заявке № [ ] приоритета по первоначальной заявке № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи первоначальной заявки № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи ранее поданной заявки № [Х] подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) в государстве-участнике Парижской конвенции (31) Номер первой(ых) заявки(ок) (32) Дата подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) (33) Код страны 1. 61/892,222 17.10.2013 05 Название изобретения (полезной модели): [Х] - как заявлено; [ ] - уточненное (см. Примечания) ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ СИЛИЦИДОВ ЩЕЛОЧНЫХ МЕТАЛЛОВ ДЛЯ ВЫСОКОТЕМПЕРАТУРНОГО УЛУЧШЕНИЯ СМАЧИВАЕМОСТИ В КАРБОНАТНЫХ КОЛЛЕКТОРАХ Заявитель: СИГНА КЕМИСТРИ, ИНК., 05 2. ЕДИНСТВО ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ [Х] соблюдено [ ] не соблюдено. Пояснения: см. Примечания 3. ФОРМУЛА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ: [Х] приняты во внимание все пункты (см. Примечания) [ ] приняты во внимание следующие пункты: [ ] принята во внимание измененная формула изобретения (см. Примечания) 4. КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ ОБЪЕКТА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ (ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ) (Указываются индексы МПК и индикатор текущей версии) Е21В 43/241 (2006.01) 5. ОБЛАСТЬ ПОИСКА 5.1 Проверенный минимум документации РСТ (указывается индексами МПК) Е21В43/00, Е21В43/16, Е21В43/20, Е21В43/22, Е21В43/24-Е21В43/248, Е21В43/25- 21В43/27, С09К8/00-С09К 8/94 5.2 Другая проверенная документация в той мере, в какой она включена в поисковые подборки: 5.3 Электронные базы данных, использованные при поиске (название базы, и если, возможно, поисковые термины): ЕАРАТЬУ, Езрасепек, 7-Р]а( Ра, РАТЕМТСОРЕ, Рабеагсв, КОРТО, ИЗРТО 6 ДОКУМЕНТЫ, ОТНОСЯЩИЕСЯ К ...

Heat stable SnAl and SnMg based dielectrics

A transparent dielectric composition comprising tin, oxygen and one of aluminum or magnesium with preferably higher than 15% by weight of aluminum or magnesium offers improved thermal stability over tin oxide with respect to appearance and optical properties under high temperature processes. For example, upon a heat treatment at temperatures higher than 500 C, changes in color and index of refraction of the present transparent dielectric composition are noticeably less than those of tin oxide films of comparable thickness. The transparent dielectric composition can be used in high transmittance, low emissivity coated panels, providing thermal stability so that there are no significant changes in the coating optical and structural properties, such as visible transmission, IR reflectance, microscopic morphological properties, color appearance, and haze characteristics, of the as-coated and heated treated products.

Functional layers comprising ni-inclusive ternary alloys and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Heat treatable coated article with breaker layer with extended coloring possibilities

A coated article is provided so as to include a solar control coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer and a breaker layer, one or both of which may be of or include a material such as NiCr, NiCrNx, NbCr, NbCrNx, NbZr, NbZrNx, Nb and/or NbNx. Each of the IR reflecting layer and the breaker layer is sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers of a material such as silicon nitride or the like. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the IR reflecting layer is substantially thicker than the breaker layer. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows such as monolithic or IG windows, and may optionally be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances and may be substantially thermally stable.

Barrier layers comprising NI-inclusive alloys and/or other metallic alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a Ni x Cr y Mo z -based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Heat treatable coated article with breaker layer

A coated article is provided so as to include a solar control coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer and a breaker layer, one or both of which may be of or include a material such as NiCr, NiCrN x , NbCr, NbCrN x , NbZr, NbZrN x , Nb and/or NbN x . Each of the IR reflecting layer and the breaker layer is sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers of a material such as silicon nitride or the like. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the IR reflecting layer is substantially thicker than the breaker layer. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows such as monolithic or IG windows, and may optionally be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances and may be substantially thermally stable.

Device and method for processing a stream of video data

A device for processing a stream of video data which comprises a sequence of frames comprises an interface (112) configured to receive the stream of video data. A processing device (111) is configured to create a three-dimensional environment from a frame of the sequence of frames when a freeze condition is detected. The processing device (111) is configured to generate a series of frames from the three-dimensional environment. The series of frames represents the three-dimensional environment from a plurality of points of view. The processing device (111) is configured to insert the generated series of frames into the sequence of frames to generate a modified sequence of frames to conceal a freeze.

Functional layers comprising ni-inclusive ternary alloys and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

barrier layers comprising alloys including ni and / or other metal alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers and methods of producing same

Barrier layers comprising ni-inclusive alloys and/or other metallic alloys, double barrier layers, coated articles including double barrier layers, and methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.