Switchable imaging device using mesoporous particles

The present invention provides a switchable imaging device, including a plurality of particles suspended in a dielectric medium, at least part of the particles being charged, at least part of the particles being mesoporous particles.

Computing system

Disclosed is a computing system which comprises a data processing device exchanging communication data with the external and processing the communication data; and a security integrated circuit (IC) monitoring the communication data.

Polymer blend composition and tunable actuators using the same

The present invention relates to one of energy conversion devices, actuator and a dielectric layer used in the actuator. The present invention provides a polymer blend composition capable of easily controlling the ability of converting electrical energy to mechanical energy, which is prepared by blending a piezoelectric polymer with a flexible elastomeric block copolymer showing an effective miscibility therewith, and a tunable actuator using the same.

PIXEL OF IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

A pixel of an image sensor includes a polysilicon layer, and an active region which needs to be electrically coupled with the polysilicon layer, wherein the polysilicon layer extends over a portion of the active region, such that the polysilicon layer and the active region are partially overlapped, and the polysilicon layer and the active region are coupled through a buried contact structure. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for fabricating a pixel , the method comprising:depositing a dopant in a substrate to form an active region, wherein the dopant is deposited pursuant to forming a semiconductor element of the pixel;forming a polysilicon layer over the active region; andforming a buried contact structure proximate the active region to provide a conductive path between the polysilicon layer and the active region.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein the semiconductor element comprises a floating diffusion region.30. The method of claim 29 , further comprising:forming a drive transistor adjacent the floating diffusion region; andforming another polysilicon layer over the polysilicon layer;wherein said forming a polysilicon layer and said forming another polysilicon layer result in a combined polysilicon layer thickness that is substantially the same as the thickness of a gate of the drive transistor.31. The method of claim 29 , further comprising:forming a reset transistor adjacent the floating diffusion region; andforming another polysilicon layer over the polysilicon layer;wherein said forming a polysilicon layer and said forming another polysilicon layer result in a combined polysilicon layer thickness that is substantially the same as the thickness of a gate of the reset transistor.32. The method of claim 28 , further comprising forming another polysilicon layer over the polysilicon layer.33. The method of claim 32 , wherein said forming another polysilicon layer comprises forming the other polysilicon layer having a thickness greater than the polysilicon layer.34. ...

Dielectric adhesive film for electronic paper display device

A dielectric adhesive film for an electronic paper display device. A lower electrode to which voltage is applied and an image upper electrode coated with charged particles whose colors are changed depending on the applied voltage are attached to the adhesive film. Thickness of the adhesive film is controlled to be uniform and constant, and a resistance value in the thickness direction of the adhesive film, i.e., a resistance value in the direction where an electric field is formed, is controlled without changing adhesive properties and reliability as the thickness of the adhesive film is controlled. Since loss of the applied voltage is minimized and the charged particles are freely driven, driving performance of the display device is excellent although a high voltage is not applied in driving a flexible display device, such as a flexible LED, an organic electro luminescence (EL) element including an electronic paper, and the like.

Wireless power system having self-voltage-controlled rectification apparatus, and communication method thereof

Disclosed are a wireless power system including a self-regulation rectifier and a communication method thereof. The wireless power system according to an embodiment includes a reception resonator which magnetically resonates with a wireless power transfer unit through a reception antenna, a self-regulation rectifier which rectifies a power signal in a form of an alternating current (AC) received from the reception resonator into a power signal in a form of a direct current (DC) and self-regulates a rectifier output voltage without a separate power converter, and a frequency adjuster which changes a resonance frequency of the reception resonator for in-band communication with the wireless power transfer unit, wherein a reception antenna current is changed according to a change in the resonant frequency, and the reception resonator transmits a communication signal to the wireless power transfer unit through induction of the changed reception antenna current.

Position tracking device and method for providing low power geofence service

A method capable of providing a low power geofence service according to the present invention comprises the steps of: detecting a reference Vrect value for estimating an indoor/outdoor position from a solar charger of a position tracker; determining whether the solar charging module (solar charger) of the position tracker is in a charging or non-charging situation, on the basis of the detected Vrect value; if it is determined that the solar charging module of the position tracker is in the charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is outdoors and acquiring position tracking data by using a global positioning system (GPS) module; if it is determined that the solar charger of the position tracker is in the non-charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is indoors or in a shaded area, and acquiring position tracking data by using one among Bluetooth low energy (BLEs), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), and ultra-wide band (UWB) modules other than the GPS module; and transmitting the acquired position tracking data to a server by using a low power communication scheme.

CARBON DIOXIDE SEPARATOR

A carbon dioxide separator includes an absorption tower for producing a carbon dioxide-rich absorbent and a carbon dioxide-depleted flue gas by reaction of a carbon dioxide-containing flue gas and an absorbent contained therein; a regeneration tower for removing the carbon dioxide-rich absorbent transferred from the absorption tower in the presence of the flowing gas to separate the same into a carbon dioxide-rich treatment gas and a carbon dioxide-lean absorbent; and a separation membrane module for selectively membrane-separating and concentrating the carbon dioxide, wherein the carbon dioxide-containing flue gas is transferred to the absorption tower as a carbon dioxide-lean flue gas obtained via the separation membrane module, and the flowing gas is transferred to the regeneration tower as the carbon dioxide-rich flue gas obtained via the separation membrane module from the carbon dioxide-containing flue gas. 1. A carbon dioxide separator comprising:an absorption tower for producing a carbon dioxide-rich absorbent and a carbon dioxide-depleted flue gas by reaction of a carbon dioxide-containing flue gas and an absorbent contained therein; a regeneration tower for removing the carbon dioxide-rich absorbent transferred from the absorption tower in the presence of a flowing gas to separate the same into a carbon dioxide-rich treatment gas and a carbon dioxide-lean absorbent; and a separation membrane module for selectively membrane-separating and concentrating the carbon dioxide, wherein the carbon dioxide-containing flue gas is transferred to the absorption tower as a carbon dioxide-lean flue gas obtained via the separation membrane module, and the flowing gas is transferred to the regeneration tower as the carbon dioxide-rich flue gas obtained via the separation membrane module from the carbon dioxide-containing flue gas.2. The carbon dioxide separator of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent is a dry absorbent.3. The carbon dioxide separator of claim 1 , wherein a ...

AUTOMATED TEACH APPARATUS FOR ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND METHOD THEREFOR

An automatic teaching system for a substrate processing apparatus, the automatic teaching system comprising a frame having a workpiece load station with a predetermined load station reference location, a robot transport mounted to the frame and having a movable transport arm with an end effector having a predetermined end effector reference location, and a drive section driving the movable transport arm in at least one degree of freedom motion relative to the frame, a machine vision system including both at least one fixed imaging sensor and at least one movable imaging sensor removably connected to the frame and configured to image at least one target of the machine vision system, a load jig disposed for removable engagement with the workpiece load station, with both the at least one fixed imaging sensor and the at least one movable imaging sensor mounted to the load jig, the fixed imaging sensor. 1. An automatic teaching system for a substrate processing apparatus , the automatic teaching system comprising:a frame having a workpiece load station with a predetermined load station reference location;{'claim-text': ['a movable transport arm with an end effector having a predetermined end effector reference location, and', 'a drive section driving the movable transport arm in at least one degree of freedom motion relative to the frame;'], '#text': 'a robot transport mounted to the frame and having:'}a machine vision system including both at least one fixed imaging sensor and at least one movable imaging sensor removably connected to the frame and configured to image at least one target of the machine vision system;a load jig disposed for removable engagement with the workpiece load station, with both the at least one fixed imaging sensor and the at least one movable imaging sensor mounted to the load jig, the fixed imaging sensor having a predetermined pose with respect to the predetermined load station reference location, wherein the movable transport arm has at ...

Electronic device including opening

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes: a housing; at least one input area disposed on an outer surface of the housing and facing a first direction; a sensor assembly including at least one pressure sensor disposed on an inner surface of the housing facing a second direction opposite the first direction, and configured to sense pressure applied to the input area; at least one first opening provided at a first portion of the housing adjacent to the sensor assembly; and a second opening provided at a second portion of the housing spaced apart from the first opening in the second direction, wherein the first opening and the second opening are configured to be deformed based on the pressure that is applied to the input area.

Electronic apparatus for selecting ai assistant and response providing method thereof

An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a memory storing information regarding a plurality of voice assistants, and a processor. The processor may be configured to, based on a voice of a user being input via a microphone, identify a voice assistant among the plurality of voice assistants based on the user's voice, and identify whether the identified voice assistant is able to provide a response to the voice, by inputting a text converted from the user's voice to an artificial intelligence model trained based on texts recognizable by the identified voice assistant, based on the identified voice assistant being identified to be unable to provide a response to the voice, obtain a response to the voice from at least one of the plurality of voice assistants other than the identified voice assistant, and output at least one of the plurality of obtained responses as a response to the voice.

Charging device with piezoelectric-composite and ultrasonic apparatus with the same

Provided is an ultrasonic apparatus. The ultrasonic apparatus may include a charging device, a circuit device electrically connected to the charging device, and a housing part for packaging the charging device and the circuit device. Here, the charging device may include a lower electrode, an upper electrode provided on the lower electrode, a plurality of pillar-shaped piezoelectric composites provided between the lower and upper electrodes, and an electrolyte layer provided between the lower and upper electrodes to fill spaces between the pillar-shaped piezoelectric composites.

Display device and method of operating the same

A display device may include a display panel including a plurality of pixels, a data driver which applies data signals to the display panel, a scan driver including scan stages, which sequentially applies scan signals to the display panel, an emission driver including an emission stage which sequentially applies emission signals to the display panel, and a power supply voltage generator which generates a power supply voltage including high voltages and low voltages, and provides the high voltages having different voltage levels from each other or the low voltages having different voltage levels from each other to at least one selected from the scan stages and the emission stage. The power supply voltage generator generates a first high voltage, a first low voltage, a second high voltage lower than the first high voltage, and a second low voltage higher than the first low voltage based on an input voltage.

Light emitting diode driving apparatus

There is provided a light emitting diode (LED) driving apparatus configured such that a waveform of current input to an LED follows a sine wave, the LED driving apparatus including, a switching unit switching an LED unit having a plurality of LEDs receiving rectified power and emitting light, a driving control unit controlling the switching of the switching unit according to a voltage level of the rectified power, a current limiting unit limiting current flowing in the LED unit, and an adjusting unit adjusting current limitation of the current limiting unit according to the voltage level of the rectified power.

Semiconductor devices and methods of controlling temperature thereof

An example embodiment relates to a semiconductor device including a semiconductor package in which a semiconductor chip is mounted on the package substrate. The semiconductor package may include a temperature measurement device and a temperature control circuit. The temperature measurement device may measure a temperature of the semiconductor package. The temperature control circuit may change an operation speed of the semiconductor package on the basis of the temperature of the semiconductor package measured by the temperature measurement device.

Case and electronic device including the same

The disclosure provides a portable terminal including an electronic device and a case disposed thereon that provides water resistant, dust resistant, and insulation for the electronic device by proper positioning of an aperture of the electronic device that uses an area of the case as an antenna. The case includes a body part that comprises a main body with a metallic portion formed of a metallic material, and an auxiliary body disposed adjacent to the metallic portion, and at least a portion of the auxiliary body is used as an antenna for transmission and reception of signals. An insulation member is disposed between the at least a portion of the auxiliary body and the main body, and a bonding layer is disposed in at least one of an area between the insulation member and at least one area of the main body, or between the insulation member and the auxiliary body.

Electronic device and method for editing image in electronic device

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a storage configured to store information about a plurality of color assignment areas included in an image editing tool displayed on a screen of the electronic device, a display configured to display the image editing tool including the plurality of color assignment areas on the screen of the electronic device, and a controller configured to run a preset application installed in the electronic device in response to an input related to color extraction, and display a color selected in at least one area of an execution screen of the application in the color assignment areas of the image editing tool.

Battery assembly and spacer

Disclosed is battery spacer system that is or includes a battery spacer. The battery spacer is configured to include at least one elastically-deformable portion that is configured to elastically deform at forces within a predetermined range applied by one or more of two adjacent battery cells and at least one plastically-deformable portion that is configured to plastically deform at a force exceeding the predetermined range. The battery spacer system may be a battery assembly with the battery spacer.

Storage device interfacing with host device and operating method of the storage device

An operating method of a storage device including a plurality of memory chips and a connection including a network command queue and a virtual command queue includes receiving a plurality of commands from a host device using the connection, selecting a physical command queue allocated to the connection among a plurality of physical command queues corresponding to the plurality of memory chips, sequentially storing the plurality of commands in the network command queue and the virtual command queue, and transmitting a command throttling request to the host device in response to the plurality of commands based on a queue depth of the network command queue and adjusting a number of physical command queues allocated to the connection based on a queue depth of the virtual command queue.

Storage device and storage system storing data based on reliability of memory area

A storage device communicating with a host includes a plurality of memory devices and a memory controller. Each of the memory devices includes at least one of a plurality of memory areas that have different storage reliability levels. The memory controller controls the memory devices such that data and required level data associated with a required reliability level of the data are stored in some or all of the memory areas. The data and the required level data are provided from the host. The data is stored in a memory area having a storage reliability level corresponding to the required reliability level from among the memory areas, according to a control of the memory controller.

RAW MATERIAL COMPOSITION FOR PREPARING OXYGEN CARRIER PARTICLES, OXYGEN CARRIER PARTICLES PREPARED BY USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING OXYGEN CARRIER PARTICLES

A raw material composition for producing oxygen carriers includes a first component which is one or more of nickel oxide and nickel hydroxide and a second component which is one or more of boehmite, cerium oxide, cerium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, and titanium oxide, wherein, when the first component is nickel oxide, the second component includes cerium hydroxide. Such a raw material composition for producing oxygen carriers of the present invention is formed into oxygen carriers according to an oxygen carrier producing method, which will be described below, by adjusting the composition, formulation of raw materials, and degree of homogenization. Then, it is possible to produce oxygen carriers having physical properties such as a shape, a particle size, and a particle distribution suitable for a fluidized bed process or a high speed fluidized bed process and having improved wear-resistance, long-term durability, and oxygen transfer performance. 1. A raw material composition for producing oxygen carriers , the raw material composition comprising a first component which is one or more of nickel oxide and nickel hydroxide and a second component which is one or more of boehmite , cerium oxide , cerium hydroxide , magnesium oxide , magnesium hydroxide , and titanium oxide ,wherein, when the first component is nickel oxide, the second component includes cerium hydroxide.2. The raw material composition of claim 1 , wherein the raw material composition comprises 55 parts by weight to 80 parts by weight nickel hydroxide claim 1 , 15 parts by weight to 40 parts by weight boehmite claim 1 , and 3 parts by weight to 15 parts by weight magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide.3. The raw material composition of claim 1 , wherein the raw material composition comprises 55 parts by weight to 75 parts by weight nickel oxide and 25 parts by weight to 45 parts by weight cerium hydroxide.4. The raw material composition of claim 1 , wherein the raw material composition ...

Electronic device detecting software vulnerability and method for operating same

According to one or more embodiments, an electronic device comprises: a display device; a memory for storing at least one source code and a comparison file including any one of a modification and a vulnerability, in which each of at least one character string included in a patch file corresponding to the at least one source code is classified; and a processor functionally connected to the memory and the display device, wherein the processor can be set to load the at least one source code stored in the memory, compare a character string included in the comparison file corresponding to the at least one source code with a character string included in the source code, and provide, through an output device, at least one piece of information from among pieces of information about whether the identified source code is patched, the probability that the source code is patched, and a vulnerability in the source code, on the basis of the result of the comparison.

Fluorescence sensor for measuring microalgae and method of operating the same

The present invention relates to a fluorescence sensor for measuring microalgae and a method of operating the same. The fluorescence sensor for measuring the microalgae includes a fluorescence measurement unit including a light emitter configured to irradiate excitation light onto a measurement region and a detector configured to measure fluorescence emitted from the measurement region, an algae control unit configured to form a node and an antinode of an ultrasonic standing wave in the measurement region to control an algal density, and a signal processing unit configured to calculate the algal density using fluorescence intensity signals according to an operation mode of the algae control unit.

Vehicle and method for controlling thereof

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle and a method for controlling thereof, and more particularly to a technique for removing noise generated in a vehicle air conditioner. The vehicle may include an air conditioner, comprising: a speaker configured to output sound; a blower fan configured to blow air that is heat-exchanged in the air conditioner; an air vent configured to regulate a discharge amount of the air discharged into the vehicle; and a controller configured to sense a noise acoustic signal of the blower fan that is determined corresponding to an opening degree of the air vent, and to control the speaker to to output by generating an acoustic signal having an opposite phase to the sensed noise acoustic signal.

Porous interconnected corrugated carbon-based network (iccn) composite

A porous interconnected corrugated carbon-based network (ICCN) composite and methods for making the same are disclosed. The porous ICCN composite is made up of a plurality of carbon layers that are interconnected and expanded apart from one another to form a plurality of pores. Metallic nanoparticles are disposed within the plurality of pores. In one embodiment, a light exposure only based method for producing the porous ICCN composite is disclosed. In another embodiment a light exposure plus an electrodeposition method for producing the porous ICCN composite is disclosed. In yet another exemplary embodiment, a capacitor having a first electrode and a second electrode separated from the first electrode by a dielectric wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is formed from the porous ICCN composite is disclosed.

Anti-loosening bolt

The present invention relates to an anti-loosening bolt coupled to a bolt and a spring and, more specifically, to an anti-loosening bolt which can: prevent the bolt from being unintentionally loosened by a rotating object or by continuous long-time or momentary vibration; be fixed on a wall; be combined with a nut; prevent a periodic shaking phenomenon; and be reused.

Cigarette

A cigarette includes a tobacco rod, a support segment located at a downstream end of the tobacco rod, a cooling segment located at a downstream end of the support segment, and a mouthpiece located at a downstream end of the cooling segment. The cigarette further includes a corrugated inner wrapper configured to wrap the mouthpiece and an outer wrapper configured to wrap the corrugated inner wrapper.

Method and system for processing neural network model using plurality of electronic devices

A method, performed by a first electronic device, of processing a neural network model is provided. The method includes: acquiring an input value of the neural network model; processing at least one node included in a first group in the neural network model based on the input value; acquiring at least one value output from the first group by processing the at least one node included in the first group; identifying a second electronic device by which at least one node included in a second group in the neural network model is to be processed; and transmitting the at least one value output from the first group to the identified second electronic device.

Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell

A membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell is provided that includes a membrane, electrodes on both sides of the membrane, respectively, and sub-gaskets bonded to the edges of the electrodes, respectively. In particular, the sub-gasket may be bonded to the membrane at a predetermined distance from the edge of the electrode.

COMPOUND FOR AN ORGANIC ELECTRIC ELEMENT, AN ORGANIC ELECTRIC ELEMENT USING THE SAME, AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

Provided are compound represented by Formula 1, an organic electric element including a first electrode, a second electrode, and an organic material layer formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and electronic device thereof, and by including the compound represented by Formula 1 in the organic material layer, the driving voltage of the organic electric element can be lowered, and the luminous efficiency and life time of the organic electric element can be improved. 5. An organic electric element comprising a first electrode claim 1 , a second electrode claim 1 , and an organic material layer formed between the first electrode and the second electrode claim 1 , wherein the organic material layer comprises compound represented by Formula 1 of .6. The organic electric element of claim 5 , wherein the organic material layer comprises at least one of a hole injection layer claim 5 , a hole transport layer claim 5 , an emission-auxiliary layer claim 5 , a light emitting layer claim 5 , an electron transport-auxiliary layer claim 5 , an electron transport layer and an electron injection layer.7. The organic electric element of claim 6 , wherein the compound is comprised in the emission-auxiliary layer.8. An electronic device comprising a display device and a control unit for driving the display device claim 5 , wherein the display device comprises the organic electric element of .9. The electronic device of claim 8 , wherein the organic electric element is selected from the group consisting of an organic electroluminescent element claim 8 , an organic solar cell claim 8 , an organic photo conductor claim 8 , an organic transistor claim 8 , an element for monochromatic illumination and a quantum dot display. This patent application is a Continuation-in-Part of International PCT Application No.: PCT/KR2019/016421, filed on Nov. 27, 2019, and claims priority from and the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to § 121, and § 365 of Korean Patent Application No. ...

Device comprising multi-directional antennas coupled through a flexible printed circuit board

A device that includes a flexible printed circuit board (PCB), a package coupled to the flexible PCB, a first antenna device coupled to the flexible PCB, and a second antenna device coupled to the flexible PCB. The first antenna device is configured to transmit and receive a first signal having a first frequency. The second antenna device is configured to transmit and receive a second signal having a second frequency. The first antenna device may be coupled to a second surface of the flexible PCB, and the second antenna device is coupled to the second surface of the flexible PCB. The first antenna device may be coupled to a second surface of the flexible PCB, and the second antenna device is coupled to a first surface of the flexible PCB.

Wireless power receiver controlling magnitude of communication signal

Disclosed is a wireless power receiver that controls a level of a communication signal. A wireless power receiver according to an embodiment includes a resonator for receiving wireless power, a rectifier for converting an alternating current power received from the resonator to a direct current power and outputting a rectifier output voltage, a switch for receiving a communication signal and controlling a rectifier output voltage through switching, and a regulator for adjusting a voltage change of a rectifier output voltage by modulating a communication signal.

Method of accessing storage device including nonvolatile memory device and controller

Aspects of the inventive concept relates to a method of accessing a storage device including a nonvolatile memory device and a controller. The method includes writing user data, a first logical address and a second logical address associated with the user data in a storage space corresponding to the first logical address of the nonvolatile memory device. The user data is update data that updates previous data written in the nonvolatile memory device. The second logical address is a logical address of a storage space of the nonvolatile memory device in which the previous data is written.

SOLID RAW MATERIAL FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT, CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME, AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT PREPARED USING SAME

The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide absorbent used for absorbing carbon dioxide, a carbon dioxide absorbent composition used for producing the carbon dioxide absorbent, and a solid raw material for a carbon dioxide absorbent included in the carbon dioxide absorbent. 1. A solid raw material for a carbon dioxide absorbent , comprising: an active component; a first support; a second support; an inorganic binder; and a regeneration enhancer , wherein the second support comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of lanthanum aluminate , lanthanum carbonate , lanthanum acetate , lithium borate , sodium borate , and zinc borate.2. The solid raw material of claim 1 , wherein the second support is a spherical particle having a size of 5 μm or less.3. The solid raw material of claim 1 , wherein the second support has a specific surface area of 10 m/g or more.4. The solid raw material of claim 1 , wherein the active component comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of alkali metal oxides claim 1 , alkaline earth metal oxides claim 1 , alkali metal carbonates claim 1 , alkaline earth metal carbonates claim 1 , alkali metal bicarbonates claim 1 , alkaline earth metal bicarbonates claim 1 , and precursors thereof.5. The solid raw material of claim 1 , wherein the first support comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of alumina claim 1 , calcium silicate claim 1 , magnesia claim 1 , silica claim 1 , hydrotalcite claim 1 , ceria claim 1 , lanthania claim 1 , yttria claim 1 , and tin oxide.6. The solid raw material of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic binder comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of cements claim 1 , clays claim 1 , and ceramics.7. The solid raw material of claim 1 , wherein the regeneration enhancer comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of titania and zirconia.8. The solid raw material of claim 1 , wherein the solid raw material comprises: 5 to 70 parts by weight of the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF FUEL CELL SYSTEM

An apparatus and method for controlling operation of a fuel cell system is provided. The method includes measuring a stack current and a stack insulation resistance. The measured stack current is compared with a predetermined current reference value and the measured stack insulation resistance is compared with a predetermined first insulation reference value. An air supply amount to a fuel cell stack is increased during a predetermined time when the measured stack current is less than the predetermined current reference value and the measured stack insulation resistance is less than or equal to the predetermined first insulation reference value. 1. A method of controlling operation of a fuel cell system , comprising:measuring, by a sensor unit, a stack current and a stack insulation resistance;comparing, by a controller, the measured stack current with a predetermined current reference value, and comparing the measured stack insulation resistance with a predetermined first insulation reference value; andincreasing, by the controller, an air supply amount to a fuel cell stack during a predetermined time when the measured stack current is less than the predetermined current reference value and the measured stack insulation resistance is less than or equal to the predetermined first insulation reference value.2. The method of controlling the operation of the fuel cell system of claim 1 , further comprising:measuring, by the sensor unit, a stack insulation resistance after the air supply amount is increased;comparing the stack insulation resistance measured after the air supply amount is increased with a second insulation reference value;outputting a low insulation resistance warning when the stack insulation resistance measured after the air supply amount is increased is less than the second insulation reference value.3. The method of controlling the operation of the fuel cell system of claim 2 , repeating the measuring of the stack current and the stack insulation ...

METHOD AND SERVER FOR ASSIGNING RELATIVE ORDER TO MESSAGE BY USING VECTOR CLOCK AND DELIVERING THE MESSAGE BASED ON THE ASSIGNED RELATIVE ORDER UNDER DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT

A method for assigning relative order to messages by using vector clocks under a distributed server environment is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (a) a server assigning a vector clock to a message and storing the message to which the vector clock is assigned if the message required to be assigned relative order is acquired through a network; and (b) the server transmitting an increased vector clock to one or more other servers connected with itself through the network and supporting said other servers to update their vector clocks by referring to the increased vector clock. 1. A method for assigning relative order to messages by using vector clocks under a distributed server environment , the distributed server environment comprising at least two servers , wherein the method comprising the steps of:(a0) a server among the at least two servers acquiring a message through a network; and(a1) determining whether the acquired message is required to be assigned relative order by referring to status information included in the acquired message(a) the server assigning a vector clock to the message and storing the message to which the vector clock is assigned when the message required to be assigned relative order is acquired through the network; and(b) the server transmitting an increased vector clock to one or more other servers among the at least two servers connected with itself through the network and supporting said other servers to update their vector clocks by referring to the increased vector clock.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , at the step of (a) claim 1 , the server generates an internal event to the vector clock claim 1 , and at the step of (b) claim 1 , the server transmits the increased vector clock to said other servers through the network and supports said other servers to generate a received event.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of: (c) the server updating its vector clock by referring to a vector clock at a ...

Bio-stimulating and bio-signal measuring circuit

The circuit may include bio-stimulating signal generating circuit which generates a bio-stimulating signal in a bio-stimulating mode, a bio-signal electrode which delivers the bio-stimulating signal generated in the bio-stimulating mode and receives a bio-signal in a bio-signal measuring mode, a switch block which is turned on when a voltage of the bio-stimulating signal is greater than a first reference voltage which is greater than a second reference voltage or lower than the second reference voltage, first and second resistors, and a bio-signal measuring circuit which measures voltage signals divided by the first and second resistors or measures a signal of the bio-signal electrode according to whether the switch block is turned on. The first and second resistors may be serially connected between the bio-signal electrode and the switch block, and divide a voltage of a signal of the bio-signal electrode when the switch block is turned on.

Solid pharmaceutical compositions of brown algae

Described herein are solid pharmaceutical compositions of brown algae extracts and methods for making solid pharmaceutical compositions of brown algae extracts. In some embodiments, the brown algae extract is derived from Ecklonia cava.

Porous film

A disposable article such as a diaper or feminine hygiene product having a rattle-free, liquid impermeable, vapor permeable, microporous, polymeric film having pores defining passages extending therethrough, the passages being partially filled with a rattle-reducing additive material and a method for making same is disclosed.

Preparation method of random copolymers of polypropylene

The preparation method of polypropylene random copolymer is disclosed, which is achieved by a bimodal polymerization method using a 2-stage continuous gas reactors for copolymerizing propylene and alpha olefin as comonomer. The polypropylene random copolymer prepared by using a bimodal gas polymerization according to the present invention has excellent physical properties such as pipe pressure resistance, processability and impact resistance, which leads to manufacturing excellent hot and cold water pipes and fittings.

Disposable products

A disposable article such as a diaper or feminine hygiene product having a rattle-free, liquid impermeable, vapor permeable, microporous, polymeric film having pores defining passages extending therethrough, the passages being partially filled with a rattle-reducing additive material and a method for making same is disclosed.

System and method for forming a membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells

A system for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a catalyst solution preheating device, a carrying gas preheater, a cathode catalyst solution spray nozzle, and an anode catalyst solution spray nozzle. The catalyst solution preheating device preheats a cathode catalyst solution and an anode catalyst solution. The carrying gas preheater preheats a carrying gas. The cathode catalyst solution spray nozzle is supplied with the cathode catalyst solution preheated by the catalyst solution preheating device and the carrying gas preheated by the carrying gas preheater, and is configured to spray the supplied cathode catalyst solution. The anode catalyst solution spray nozzle is supplied with the anode catalyst solution preheated by the catalyst solution preheating device and the carrying gas preheated by the carrying gas preheater, and is configured to spray the supplied anode catalyst solution.

Supports for crops

Making method of semiconductor device

forming a BPSG insulating layer on a silicon substrate; forming a contact hole in BPSG insulating layer by photo-etching; forming a titanium layer and first titanium nitride layer in turn by a sputtering method, and annealing at 450 deg.C for 30 minutes; completing a metal barrier layer by depositing second titanium nitride layer and annealing at 450 deg.C for 30 minutes; depositing first Al layer including 1 wt.% Si and 0.5 wt.% Cu, and second Al layer including only 0.5 wt.% Cu in turn and annealing at 530 deg.C for 2 minutes; and depositing third Al layer including only 0.5 wt.% Cu and annealing at 530 deg.C for 2 minutes.

Silica-rubber mixtures having improved hardness

A method for increasing the hardness of silica/rubber mixtures is disclosed wherein the method comprises blending with said mixture at least one silane and a hardness­increasing amount of at least one member selected from the group consisting of thixotropic fumed silica; precipitated silica; an MQ resin wherein Q is Si04/2, M is R1R2R3Si01/2, and R1, R2, and R3 are the same or different functional or non-functional organic groups; carbon black; a thermoplastic resin; and a thermosetting resin.

Silica-rubber mixtures having improved hardness

A method for increasing the hardness of silica/rubber mixtures is disclosed wherein the method comprises blending with said mixture at least one silane and a hardness­increasing amount of at least one member selected from the group consisting of thixotropic fumed silica; precipitated silica; an MQ resin wherein Q is Si04/2, M is R1R2R3Si01/2, and R1, R2, and R3 are the same or different functional or non-functional organic groups; carbon black; a thermoplastic resin; and a thermosetting resin.

Method for separating polybutene

Apparatus for preparing polybutadiene

Provided is an apparatus for preparing polybutadiene which may improve productivity by minimizing a plugging phenomenon during the preparation of polybutadiene and increasing a conversion rate.

Method of preparing polybutadiene

Provided is a method of preparing polybutadiene which may improve productivity by minimizing a plugging phenomenon during the preparation of polybutadiene and increasing a conversion rate.

Process for the selective hydrogenation of conjugated diene polymers

Modified clay materials and polymer composites comprising the same

Methods and system for creating high conductivity fractures

Methods for forming proppant pillars in a formation during formation fracturing include include periods of pumping a first fracturing fluid including a proppant and an aggregating composition including a reaction product of a phosphate compound or a plurality of phosphate and an amine, periods of pumping a second fracturing fluid excluding a proppant and an aggregating composition including a reaction product of a phosphate compound and periods of pumping a third fracturing fluid including an aggregating composition including a reaction product of a phosphate compound, where the pumping of the three fracturing fluids may be in any order and may involve continuous pumping, pulse pumping, or non-continuous pumping.

Polypropylene resin composition for automotive door panels with impact and scratch resistance

Polypropylenharz-Zusammensetzung für Automobil-Türverkleidungen mit hervorragender Schlagfestigkeit, Steifigkeit und Kratzfestigkeit, und insbesondere eine teil-vernetzte Polypropylenharz-Zusammensetzung, hergestellt durch Zugabe von hochkristallinem Polypropylen, teil-vernetztem Polypropylen, Polyethylen, wahlweise einem Ethylen-Copolymer-Kautschuk und einem anorganischen Füllstoff. Polypropylene resin composition for automobile door panels with excellent impact resistance, rigidity and scratch resistance, and in particular a partially cross-linked polypropylene resin composition, produced by adding highly crystalline polypropylene, partially cross-linked polypropylene, polyethylene, optionally an ethylene-copolymer rubber and an inorganic filler ,

Technologies for pancreatic islet transplantation

Biocompatible nanomatrices composed of peptide amphiphiles are provided for the embedding of cell populations for their implantation into a recipient animal or human. To confine the nanomatrix to a site of implantation, the nanomatrix can be encapsulated in a nanofiber sack formed from an electrospun nanofiber sheet. The nanofiber sheets are porous and have surface indentations that promote the vascularization of the implant, thereby maintain the viability and biofunctions of the cells, as wells as delivering cell-product products to the circulatory system to the benefit of the recipient subject. The implants may further include cell growth factors that can be beneficial to the survival of the cells as to promote angiogenesis and infiltration of the implant by new blood vessels.

Anti-corrosion paint for steel with polyaniline

Optical touch apparatus and driving mothod

Method and apparatus for detecting a sinusoidal signal using a counter and queue

A method and apparatus for detecting a sinusoidal signal samples a received signal. An error signal generator receives at its inputs a previous sample of the received signal and a current sample of the received signal and generates an error signal based on these previous and current samples. A comparison circuit compares the generated error signal for the current sample to an error threshold value and generates a threshold comparison signal with a first value that indicates the generated error signal is below the error threshold value for a second value that indicates a generated error signal is above the error threshold value. A determination circuit then determines whether the received signal is a sinusoidal signal based on a threshold comparison signal generated for a plurality of samples. The determination circuit includes a counter that maintains a count of the number of threshold comparison signals having the first value within a sampling period.

Transient devices designed to undergo programmable transformations

The invention provides transient devices, including active and passive devices that electrically and/or physically transform upon application of at least one internal and/or external stimulus. Materials, modeling tools, manufacturing approaches, device designs and system level examples of transient electronics are provided.

Transient devices designed to undergo programmable transformations

The invention provides transient devices, including active and passive devices that electrically and/or physically transform upon application of at least one internal and/or external stimulus. Materials, modeling tools, manufacturing approaches, device designs and system level examples of transient electronics are provided.

Light emitting device

The present invention relates to a light emitting device. According to the present invention, the light emitting device comprises a substrate, a plurality of light emitting cells disposed on the substrate, a first insulation layer disposed on each light emitting cell, an electrically conductive material disposed on the first insulation layer to couple two of the light emitting cells, and a second insulation layer disposed on the electrically conductive material. Each light emitting cell comprises a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an inclined surface. The second insulation layer corresponds to a contour of each light emitting cell.

Patent TWI302039B

Light emitting device

A light emitting device includes a substrate and a plurality of light emitting cells disposed on the substrate. Each light emitting cell includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer, an active layer between the first and the second semiconductors, a conductive material on the second semiconductor layer, an inclined surface, a first insulation layer overlaps each light emitting cell, an electrically conductive material overlaps the first insulation layer to couple two of the plurality of light emitting cells, and a second insulation layer overlaps the electrically conductive material. A light-transmitting material is used in both the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. The inclined surface is continuous and has a slope of approximately 20° to approximately 80° from a horizontal plane based on the substrate.

Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same

The present invention relates to a light emitting device and a method of manufacturing the light emitting device. According to the present invention, the light emitting device comprises a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein a side surface including the N-type or P-type semiconductor layer has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, the present invention provides a light emitting device comprising a substrate formed with a plurality of light emitting cells each including an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, and a submount substrate flip-chip bonded onto the substrate, wherein the N-type semiconductor layer of one light emitting cell and the P-type semiconductor layer of another adjacent light emitting cell are connected to each other, and a side surface including at least the P-type semiconductor layer of the light emitting cell has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing the light emitting device. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the characteristics of a light emitting device such as luminous efficiency, external quantum efficiency and extraction efficiency are enhanced and the reliability is secured such that light with high luminous intensity and brightness can be emitted.

Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same

The present invention relates to a light emitting device. The light emitting device comprises a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein a side surface including the N-type or P-type semiconductor layer has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, a light emitting device comprises a substrate formed with a plurality of light emitting cells each including an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein the N-type semiconductor layer of one light emitting cell and the P-type semiconductor layer of another adjacent light emitting cell are connected to each other, and a side surface including at least the P-type semiconductor layer of the light emitting cell has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane.

Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same

The present invention relates to a light emitting device. The light emitting device comprises a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein a side surface including the N-type or P-type semiconductor layer has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, a light emitting device comprises a substrate formed with a plurality of light emitting cells each including an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein the N-type semiconductor layer of one light emitting cell and the P-type semiconductor layer of another adjacent light emitting cell are connected to each other, and a side surface including at least the P-type semiconductor layer of the light emitting cell has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane.

Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same

The present invention relates to a light emitting device and a method of manufacturing the light emitting device. According to the present invention, the light emitting device comprises a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein a side surface including the N-type or P-type semiconductor layer has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, the present invention provides a light emitting device comprising a substrate formed with a plurality of light emitting cells each including an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, and a submount substrate flip-chip bonded onto the substrate, wherein the N-type semiconductor layer of one light emitting cell and the P-type semiconductor layer of another adjacent light emitting cell are connected to each other, and a side surface including at least the P-type semiconductor layer of the light emitting cell has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing the light emitting device. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the characteristics of a light emitting device such as luminous efficiency, external quantum efficiency and extraction efficiency are enhanced and the reliability is secured such that light with high luminous intensity and brightness can be emitted.

Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same

The present invention relates to a light emitting device. The light emitting device comprises a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein a side surface including the N-type or P-type semiconductor layer has a slope of 20° to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, a light emitting device comprises a substrate formed with a plurality of light emitting cells each including an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein the N-type semiconductor layer of one light emitting cell and the P-type semiconductor layer of another adjacent light emitting cell are connected to each other, and a side surface including at least the P-type semiconductor layer of the light emitting cell has a slope of 20° to 80° from a horizontal plane.

Light emitting device

A light emitting device includes a substrate and a plurality of light emitting cells disposed on the substrate. Each light emitting cell includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer, an active layer between the first and the second semiconductors, a conductive material on the second semiconductor layer, an inclined surface, a first insulation layer overlaps each light emitting cell, an electrically conductive material overlaps the first insulation layer to couple two of the plurality of light emitting cells, and a second insulation layer overlaps the electrically conductive material. A light-transmitting material is used in both the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. The inclined surface is continuous and has a slope of approximately 20° to approximately 80° from a horizontal plane based on the substrate.

Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same

The present invention relates to a light emitting device and a method of manufacturing the light emitting device. According to the present invention, the light emitting device comprises a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein a side surface including the N-type or P-type semiconductor layer has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, the present invention provides a light emitting device comprising a substrate formed with a plurality of light emitting cells each including an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the N-type semiconductor layer, and a submount substrate flip-chip bonded onto the substrate, wherein the N-type semiconductor layer of one light emitting cell and the P-type semiconductor layer of another adjacent light emitting cell are connected to each other, and a side surface including at least the P-type semiconductor layer of the light emitting cell has a slope of 20 to 80° from a horizontal plane. Further, the present invention is provides a method of manufacturing the light emitting device. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the characteristics of a light emitting device such as luminous efficiency, external quantum efficiency and extraction efficiency are enhanced and the reliability is secured such that light with high luminous intensity and brightness can be emitted.

Light emitting device

A light emitting device includes a substrate and a plurality of light emitting cells disposed on the substrate. Each light emitting cell includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer, an active layer between the first and the second semiconductors, a conductive material on the second semiconductor layer, an inclined surface, a first insulation layer overlaps each light emitting cell, an electrically conductive material overlaps the first insulation layer to couple two of the plurality of light emitting cells, and a second insulation layer overlaps the electrically conductive material. A light-transmitting material is used in both the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. The inclined surface is continuous and has a slope of approximately 20° to approximately 80° from a horizontal plane based on the substrate.

Animal drinking device

An animal drinking device has a water container disposed on a water drawing device. A positioning clamp device clamps the water drawing device. The water container has an outer thread. The water drawing device has a hollow tube, an inner thread engaging with the outer thread, a hollow tube, a pipe connected to the hollow tube, a middle annular flange, a lower annular flange, and two elongated recesses. The pipe has an outlet receiving a ball. Two opposite semicircular plates are disposed on the pipe. The positioning clamp device has two opposite arms, an elastic neck, a push bar, and two protruded bars. Each opposite arm has a distal block. A support plate has a notch, two guide grooves, and two through holes. The protruded bars are inserted in the elongated recesses. Each distal block is inserted in the respective guide groove.

Optical touch display apparatus

Eckol derivatives, methods of synthesis and uses thereof

Provided herein are eckol derivatives, methods of synthesis thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, Alzheimer's disease, microbial infections, obesity, diabetes, cancer or inflammation using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein.

Graphite encapsulated nanophase particles produced by a tungsten arc method

A method of synthesizing encapsulated nanocrystals inside protective shells is disclosed. This method produces nanocrystals of metals, alloys, and compounds which are individually encapsulated by protective graphite shells which completely separate the nanocrystals from the environment. A separation method is also disclosed which eliminates most of all other debris except the encapsulated nanocrystals from the preparation product.

Absorbent article with fluid intake intensifier

Disposable absorbent articles having a fluid intake pledget. Disposable absorbent articles such as feminine hygiene products (e.g., sanitary napkins and panti-liners) and incontinence products having an airlaid, lofty pledget of a low density, nonwoven material for intake of body fluids.

Substrate processing apparatus having exhaust gas decomposer, and exhaust gas processing method therefor

Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus and the method of processing an exhaust gas. The substrate processing apparatus and the method of processing an exhaust gas according to the present invention, an exhaust gas decomposition module may decompose a source gas exhausted from a process chamber to decompose a ligand of the source gas. Also, the ligand and the source gas of which the ligand has been decomposed may be put in a stabilized state by reacting with separately supplied O 2 , N 2 O, or O 3 , and then, may be changed to a mixed gas including a reactant gas mixed therewith. Subsequently, the mixed gas may flow into the exhaust pump and may be emitted. Alternatively, the ligand and the source gas may be mixed with the reactant gas and may be emitted. Therefore, the ligand and the source gas of which the ligand has been decomposed may not react with the reactant gas or heat which occurs in the exhaust pump, and thus, the ligand-decomposed source gas and the ligand flowing into the exhaust pump are not deposited on an inner surface of the exhaust pump. Also, the ligand-decomposed source gas and ligands piled in the exhaust pump are not exploded.

Substrate processing apparatus having exhaust gas decomposer, and exhaust gas processing method therefor

Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus and the method of processing an exhaust gas. The substrate processing apparatus and the method of processing an exhaust gas according to the present invention, an exhaust gas decomposition module may decompose a source gas exhausted from a process chamber to decompose a ligand of the source gas. Also, the ligand and the source gas of which the ligand has been decomposed may be put in a stabilized state by reacting with separately supplied O2, N2O, or O3, and then, may be changed to a mixed gas including a reactant gas mixed therewith. Subsequently, the mixed gas may flow into the exhaust pump and may be emitted. Alternatively, the ligand and the source gas may be mixed with the reactant gas and may be emitted. Therefore, the ligand and the source gas of which the ligand has been decomposed may not react with the reactant gas or heat which occurs in the exhaust pump, and thus, the ligand-decomposed source gas and the ligand flowing into the exhaust pump are not deposited on an inner surface of the exhaust pump. Also, the ligand-decomposed source gas and ligands piled in the exhaust pump are not exploded.

Oligonucleotide for detecting target dna or rna

An oligonucleotide that can be used for detecting the presence of a target DNA or RNA in a sample, a method for detecting a target DNA or RNA by using the oligonucleotide, and a kit comprising the oligonucleotide are provided. The oligonucleotide comprises a nucleoside labeled with a fluorophore and at least one neighboring nucleoside positioned next to the fluorophore-labeled nucleoside, the nucleobase of the neighboring nucleoside being thymine or cytosine.

Heat-dissipation device and fabricating method thereof

Structure of cylinder lock

A cylinder lock includes a cylindrical housing connected with a circular insert at its bottom to receive therein a movable barrel and a fixed barrel. A plurality of lock pin assemblies are set in a plurality of pin holes vertically through the movable lock barrel to control the connection of the movable lock barrel with the fixed lock barrel by use of the various stepped pins of an authorized key. The stepped pins can be detached from the key for keeping separately.

Cleaner

Mems package and packaging method thereof

Provided are a Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) package and a method of packaging the MEMS package. The MEMS package includes: a MEMS device including MEMS structures formed on a substrate, first pad electrodes driving the MEMS structures, first sealing parts formed at an edge of the substrate, and connectors formed on the first pad electrodes and the first sealing parts; and a MEMS driving electronic device including second pad electrodes and second sealing parts respectively corresponding to the first pad electrodes and the first sealing parts to be sealed with and bonded to the MEMS device through the connectors to form an air gap having a predetermined width.

Process for producing a vinyl chloride resin latex with low energy consumption

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Vinylchloridharzlatex, welches umfasst:(a) Initiieren einer Polymerisation von 100 Gewichtsteilen eines Vinylchloridmonomers und 40 bis 55 Gewichtsteilen Polymerisationswasser; und(b) ferner Zufügen von 5 bis 20 Gewichtsteilen Polymerisationswasser in einer späten Polymerisationsstufe,wobei die späte Polymerisationsstufe eine Stufe ist, wenn ein Polymerisationsumsetzungsverhältnis 65 bis 75% erreicht, undwobei ein Gewichtsverhältnis des Polymerisationswassers des Schritts (a) zum Polymerisationswasser des Schritts (b) 3,5:1 bis 5:1 ist.

Porous interconnected corrugated carbon-based network (ICCN) composite

A porous interconnected corrugated carbon-based network (ICCN) composite and methods for making the same are disclosed. The porous ICCN composite is made up of a plurality of carbon layers that are interconnected and expanded apart from one another to form a plurality of pores. Metallic nanoparticles are disposed within the plurality of pores. In one embodiment, a light exposure only based method for producing the porous ICCN composite is disclosed. In another embodiment a light exposure plus an electrodeposition method for producing the porous ICCN composite is disclosed. In yet another exemplary embodiment, a capacitor having a first electrode and a second electrode separated from the first electrode by a dielectric wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is formed from the porous ICCN composite is disclosed.

METHOD FOR GENERATING A POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE USING A GRAPHENE THIN LAYER, AND DEVICES USING THE SAME

L'invention es relative à un procédé pour produire une différence de potentiel électrique entre deux bornes, comprenant l'étape d'éclairer, au moyen d'un rayonnement électromagnétique rayonnant au moins dans l'infrarouge, une couche mince de graphène électriquement reliée auxdites bornes. The invention relates to a method for producing an electrical potential difference between two terminals, comprising the step of illuminating, by means of an electromagnetic radiation radiating at least in the infrared, a thin layer of graphene electrically connected to said terminals.

Sensor arrangement for mass flow control

Sensoranordnung (4) für einen Massenstromregler, mit: einem Ummantelungsgehäuse (12), das mit einer thermischen Isolationsplatte (11) abgedeckt ist, einem Sensorrohr (13), das in dem Ummantelungsgehäuse (12) angeordnet ist und durch das Ummantelungsgehäuse (12) hindurchragt, einer stromaufseitig liegenden Spule (14) und einer stromabseitig liegenden Spule (15), die um das Sensorrohr gewickelt (13) und dazu eingerichtet sind, jeweils die Temperatur eines durch das Sensorrohr (13) strömenden Gases zu erfassen; einer Einrichtung (19), um die Temperaturdifferenz zwischen der durch die stromaufseitige Spule (14) erfaßten Wärme und der durch die stromabseitige Spule (15) erfaßten Wärme in eine Spannung umzusetzen und um den Spulen (14, 15) elektrische Leistung zuzuführen, einem Verstärker (17), um die Ausgangsspannung der Einrichtung (19) zu verstärken, einem Linearisierer (18), um die verstärkte Spannung des Verstärkers (17) zu linearisieren, einer Kühleinrichtung zum Aufrechterhalten der Innentemperatur der Sensoranordnung (4) auf einer vorbestimmten Temperatur, und einem Thermostat (24), um wahlweise die Leistungszufuhr zu der Kühleinrichtung (21) ein- und auszuschalten, wenn die Innentemperatur der Sensoranordnung (4) niedriger bzw. höher als die vorbestimmte Temperatur ist. Sensor arrangement (4) for a mass flow controller, with: a casing housing (12) which is covered with a thermal insulation plate (11), a sensor tube (13) which is arranged in the casing housing (12) and projects through the casing housing (12), an upstream coil (14) and a downstream coil (15), which are wound around the sensor tube (13) and are each arranged to detect the temperature of a gas flowing through the sensor tube (13); means (19) for converting the temperature difference between the heat sensed by the upstream coil (14) and the heat sensed by the downstream coil (15) into a voltage and for supplying electrical power to the coils (14, 15), an amplifier (17) to boost the output voltage of ...

Digital fingerprint identification assembly for biometric field, has three lenses with dielectric film so that light from lighting devices is partially reflected by fingerprint and penetrates partially two lenses to be collected by detector

The assembly has a laminated lens (2) with three lenses (21, 23, 24), where the lens (24) is formed jointly with the lens (21, 23). Each of the lenses (21, 23, 24) is applied with a dielectric film. Lighting devices (3) are located on a lower part of the lens (2). A detector (4) is located below the lens (2) to collect an image of a digital fingerprint on an upper part of the lens (2). The film is applied such that the light from the devices is partially reflected because of a pattern of the fingerprint and penetrates partially through the lenses (23, 24) to be collected by the detector.

Fingerprint identification assembly for use in e.g. cellular phone, has light source illuminating fingerprint, where illuminated fingerprint is re-illuminated to sensor by multiple reflective surfaces

The assembly has an objective lens (11) mounted on top of a body (6) for receiving a fingertip. A reflective lens is mounted on a bottom of the body to receive reflected light from the objective lens. A light source (4) emits light to the reflective lens. A sensor (10) receives the reflected light from the reflective lens to compare the received reflected light with information stored inside the sensor. The light source illuminates a fingerprint, where the illuminated fingerprint is re-illuminated to the sensor by multiple reflective surfaces.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A METAL ELECTRODE ON THE SURFACE OF A HYDROPHOBIC MATERIAL

A method of making a metal electrode on the surface of a hydrophobic material (7), the method comprising the steps of: [1] bringing one end of a capillary (5) containing a fluid that includes particles of metal dissolved in a solvent close to a zone of the surface of the material (7); and [2] illuminating said zone by means of laser radiation (3) so as to have the effects of causing a drop of fluid to flow from the capillary, of depositing the drop on the zone, of evaporating the solvent contained in the drop, and of annealing the metal particles on the surface of the material in order to form the electrode.

Packing material for coupling multiple segments constituting smoking product

FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION DEVICE USING THE REFLECTION TO IDENTIFY A PATTERN OF A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

Ac light emitting device having photonic crystal structure and method of fabricating the same

Disclosed is an AC light emitting device having photonic crystal structures and a method of fabricating the same. The light emitting device includes a plurality of light emitting cells and metallic wirings electrically connecting the light emitting cells with one another. Further, each of the light emitting cells includes a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer disposed on one region of the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first and second conductive type semiconductor layers. In addition, a photonic crystal structure is formed in the second conductive type semiconductor layer. The photonic crystal structure prevents light emitted from the active layer from laterally propagating by means of a periodic array, such that light extraction efficiency of the light emitting device can be improved. Furthermore, the metallic wirings electrically connect a plurality of light emitting cells with one another such that an AC light emitting device can be provided.

Memory device

A memory device comprises an active area comprising a source and at least two drains defining a first axis. At least two substantially parallel word lines are defined by a first pitch, with one word line located between each drain and the source. Digit lines are defined by a second pitch, one of the digit lines being coupled to the source and forming a second axis. The active areas of the memory array are tilted at 45° to the grid defined by the word lines and digit lines. The word line pitch is about 1.5F, while the digit line pitch is about 3F.

System, method and apparatus for filament and support used in plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition for reducing carbon voids on media disks in disk drives

A filament post used in plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition has an outer shell and an inner post. An electrical potential is applied only to the inner post to ensure that there is no impact on the plasma density and the carbon film properties. The inner post and the outer shell are electrically insulated by ceramic insulators, such that no electrical potential is applied to outer shell. The stress generated in the carbon film is directly related to the electrical potential of the surface to which the film is deposited. The carbon film deposited on the outer shell of the post is not highly stressed, which significantly reduces film delamination from the filament post surfaces.

Apparatus for treating substrate

A substrate treating apparatus according to the present invention includes: an index unit having an index robot and a port on which a container containing a substrate is placed; a process treating unit having a development treating unit in which a first development treating chamber and a second development treating chamber for performing a substrate development process are arranged in divided layers; and a first path unit arranged between the development treating unit and the index unit, wherein the first development treating chamber includes a development module, a first heating module, and a first main transport robot arranged in a movement passage accessible to the development module and the first heating module, wherein the first path unit includes a second heating module, a first buffer module, a cooling module, a second buffer module, and a first buffer transport robot arranged in a movement passage accessible to the second heating module, the first buffer module, the cooling module and the second buffer module.

Semiconductor devices and methods of controlling the temperature thereof

Halbleitervorrichtung, die Folgendes aufweist:ein Halbleiter-Package (10-21), aufweisend:einen Halbleiterchip (150), der an einem Package-Substrat (100) angebracht ist;eine Temperaturmessvorrichtung (110), welche konfiguriert ist, eine Temperatur des Halbleiter-Packages (10-21) zu messen; undeine Temperatursteuerschaltung (151), welche konfiguriert ist, um von der Temperaturmessvorrichtung (110) ein Signal zu empfangen, welches der Temperatur des Halbleiter-Packages (10-21) entspricht,wobei die Temperatursteuerschaltung (151) konfiguriert ist, um eine Arbeitsgeschwindigkeit des Halbleiterchips (150) auf der Basis des Signals zu ändern,wobei die Temperatursteuerschaltung (151) in dem Halbleiterchip (150) eingebaut ist,wobei das Package-Substrat (100) ein offenes Loch (104, 114) aufweist, undwobei die Temperaturmessvorrichtung (110) in dem offenen Loch (104, 114) des Package-Substrats (100) angeordnet ist,wobei die Temperaturmessvorrichtung (110) Folgendes aufweist:einen Thermistor (120, 120a), der einen Widerstand aufweist, welcher sich mit der Temperatur verändert und konfiguriert ist, um die Temperatur des Halbleiter-Packages (10-21) zu messen; undeinen Widerstand (130), welcher elektrisch in Serie mit dem Thermistor (120, 120a) verbunden ist,wobei die Temperatursteuerschaltung (151) in dem Halbleiterchip (150) eingebettet ist, undwobei die Temperatursteuerschaltung (151) Folgendes aufweist:eine Leistungseinheit (157), welche elektrisch mit dem Widerstand (130) und dem Thermistor (120, 120a) verbunden ist und konfiguriert ist, um eine Quellspannung (Vcc) an den Widerstand (130) und den Thermistor (120, 120a) anzulegen;eine Umwandlungseinheit (155), welche elektrisch mit dem Thermistor (120, 120a) verbunden ist; undeine Verarbeitungseinheit (153), welche elektrisch mit der Umwandlungseinheit (155) verbunden ist. A semiconductor device comprising: a semiconductor package (10-21) comprising: a semiconductor chip (150) attached to a package substrate (100); a ...

Methods, devices and systems for activated carbon supercapacitors with macroporous electrodes

Energy storage devices comprising carbon-based electrodes and/or redox electrolytes are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the carbon-based electrodes comprise laser-scribed activated carbon comprising one or more micro-channels. In some embodiments, the redox electrolytes comprise a ferricyanide/ferrocyanide redox couple. Also described are processes, methods, protocols and the like for manufacturing carbon- based electrodes comprising micro-channels for use in high energy storage devices such as supercapacitors, and for manufacturing high energy storage devices comprising redox electrolytes.

Method and apparatus for frequency shifting with a clock signal

A physical layer device (PHY) device in a home LAN employs discrete multitone technology (DMT). The DMT system enables usage of existing residential wiring, which typically is telephone system grade twisted copper pair. The PHY device comprises an analog front end (AFE) circuit that frequency shifts the spectral images by using a clock signal. The multiplication of the clock signal is accomplished using a digital mixer or, in the alternative, an analog switch.

Automatic electrode supply apparatus for manufacturing secondary battery and automatic electrode supply method using same

The present invention relates to an automatic electrode supply apparatus configured to automatically supply an electrode in various processes for manufacturing a secondary battery, the automatic electrode supply apparatus including a first chuck splicing unit including a splicing portion having a traveling electrode located thereon and a second chuck splicing unit including a splicing portion having a standby electrode located thereon, wherein each of the first and second chuck splicing units includes an edge position control (EPC) sensor configured to measure the position of the edge of a corresponding one of the traveling electrode and the standby electrode in order to prevent distortion or fracture defect of the electrode due to positional deviation between the traveling electrode and the standby electrode, and an automatic electrode supply method using the same.

Semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same

Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the semiconductor memory device. A contact plug is formed by wet etching. An aspect ratio of SAC is decreased and SAC fail is reduced so that a process margin is secured. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate comprising an active region and a device isolation layer defining the active region, a conductive pattern formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a nitride layer formed on the semiconductor substrate perpendicularly to the conductive pattern.