Shape memory alloy information storage device
US7443003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/943
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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