Researchers trying to find ways to turn microchips into lasers

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Prof. Lorenzo Pavesi and others are experimenting with silicon wafers impregnated with silicon nanocrystals. When struck with blue laser light, the wafer sent more red light out. This light amplification would be useful both in computing devices and fiber optic communications. The next stage of the nanocrystal research is to intensify the beam the wafer creates, by adding micromirrors to it. Then scientists face the more daunting task of getting the chip to generate and conduct electrical energy to create its own light. This is something of a conundrum, because the silicon material is used to begin with because of its semiconductor properties.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Lasers, Statistical Data Included, Semiconductor industry, Semiconductor device, Electronic components, Technology development, Laser industry, Laser

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Learning to speak their minds: for some dyslexics, voice recognition may help in getting thoughts on paper

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According to new research by Marshall H. Raskind and colleagues at Pasadena, CA's Frostig Center, dyslexics and others with learning problems that are language-based, have been helped by the use of voice recognition software. The software has helped the learning disabled to communicate in writing and helped them improve their decoding, reading, spelling and comprehension skills.

Usage, Software, Technology application, Learning disabilities, Learning disorders, Voice communications software, Voice recognition, Speech recognition, Speech processing systems, Speech processing equipment, Learning disabled, Learning disabled persons

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A Patent Dispute Threatens To Cut Executives Off

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E-mail service for the popular hand-held computer device, the BlackBerry, may be discontinued this week, as an ongoing patent infringement case between NTP Software Inc. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. continues.

Canada, Legal issues & crime, Patents & copyrights, Legal/Government Regulation, Services discontinued, Hand-held computers, Handheld computers, Computer software industry, Software industry, Company legal issue, Cases, Wireless communications services, Intellectual property, Wireless communication systems, Research in Motion Ltd., Hand-held terminals, Wireless voice/data service, Service discontinuation, NTP Software Inc.

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