Shape memory alloy information storage device

Details Shape memory alloy information storage device Shape memory alloy information storage device

2005-10-12

2008-10-28

Elms, Richard (Department: 2824)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

Physical deformation

C257SE45001, C977S833000, C977S874000, C977S943000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07443003

ABSTRACT:
An information storage device includes a substrate and a shape memory alloy film established on the substrate. The shape memory alloy film may receive, supply, and store digital information. One or more thermoelectric modules is/are nanoimprinted between the substrate and the shape memory alloy film. The thermoelectric modules(s) is adapted to selectively erase at least some of the digital information from the shape memory alloy film.

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