Radiant energy – Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling – Optical change type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Gabor, Otilia (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling
Optical change type
Reexamination Certificate
active
10392397
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a self-contained device for measuring exposure to radiation which includes an integrated circuit device incorporating a polymer dispersed liquid crystal component that resides on a semiconductor substrate.
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