METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERMIXING BETWEEN FILMS OF A PATTERNING PROCESS, PATTERNING PROCESS, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURED BY THE PATTERNING PROCESS

An example embodiment relates to a patterning process including forming a photoresist pattern on a structure. The photoresist pattern includes a cross-linked surface that is insoluble in an organic solvent. The process also includes spin-on coating a dielectric layer on the photoresist pattern, partially removing the dielectric layer to form a plurality of dielectric spacers surrounding the photoresist pattern, and removing the photoresist pattern. 1. A method to reduce intermixing between films of a double pattern technology (DPT) process , comprising: [ 'the photoresist layer including a unit including a leaving group, and', 'forming a photoresist layer on a structure,'}, 'performing a lithography process to pattern and cross-link a surface of the photoresist layer;, 'forming a photoresist pattern by,'}spin-on coating an oxide layer on the photoresist pattern; andprocessing the oxide layer to form a plurality of oxide spacers around the photoresist pattern.2. A double pattern technology (DPT) process comprising the method according to claim 1 , whereinthe oxide layer includes silicon oxide, andthe processing the oxide layer includes partially etching the oxide layer to form the plurality of oxide spacers, andthe process further includes removing the photoresist pattern to form an oxide spacer pattern.3. The process according to claim 2 , wherein 'the semiconductor layer is on an oxide film of the structure, and', 'the oxide spacer pattern is on a semiconductor layer of the structure,'} forming a semiconductor pattern by etching the semiconductor layer using the oxide spacer pattern as a mask, and', 'forming an oxide pattern by etching the oxide film using the semiconductor pattern as a mask., 'the process further includes,'}4. The method according to claim 1 , whereina weight ratio of the unit including the leaving group is 5 wt % to 20 wt % with respect to a total weight of the photoresist layer.5. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe unit including the ...

STORAGE CONTAINER AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME

A refrigerator includes a main body, a storage compartment provided in the main body and including a storage space, a partition plate to divide the storage space, and a storage container supported by the partition plate. The storage container includes a container body defining the external appearance of the storage container and having a top opening, a thickness reinforced portion formed at the lower part of the container body to prevent temperature of the lower part of the container body from rapidly changing by cold air of the storage compartment, and a thermal insulating member provided in a space between the thickness reinforced portion and the container body. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;a storage compartment provided in the main body and including a storage space;a partition plate to divide the storage space; anda storage container supported by the partition plate, a container body defining the external appearance of the storage container and having a top opening;', 'a thickness reinforced portion formed at the lower part of the container body to prevent temperature of the lower part of the container body from rapidly changing by cold air of the storage compartment; and', 'a thermal insulating member provided in a space between the thickness reinforced portion and the container body., 'wherein the storage container includes'}2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness reinforced portion connects a lateral surface and a bottom surface of the container body to each other.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the thickness reinforced portion is formed of a curved surface connecting a point on the lateral surface of the container body claim 2 , which is located at the height between one third and two thirds the height of the lateral surface of the container body on the basis of the bottom surface of the container body claim 2 , to a point on the bottom surface of the container body claim 2 , which is located at the ...

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A refrigerator, the temperature of the inside of which is uniformly controlled, and a control method thereof. The direction of an air flow in a storage chamber is periodically changed so as to uniformly distribute cool air in the storage chamber by interchanging roles of suction and discharge holes in various manners under various conditions, thereby preventing local supercooling and thus uniformly maintaining the internal temperature of the storage chamber. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a storage chamber;an evaporator to cool air in the storage chamber;a first opening to suck the air in the storage chamber;a second opening to discharge the air cooled by the evaporator to the inside of the storage chamber;a fan provided with blades, which are driven at a first angle and a second angle; anda control unit to adjust the direction of a flow of the air by driving the fan at the first angle so that the air in the storage chamber is sucked through the first opening and is then discharged to the inside of the storage chamber through the second opening and by driving the fan at the second angle so that the air in the storage chamber is sucked through the second opening and is then discharged to the inside of the storage chamber through the first opening.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the first angle and the second angle are blade angles having reverse delta values.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit drives the fan at the first angle or the second angle so as to periodically change the direction of the air flow.4. A refrigerator comprising:a storage chamber;an evaporator to cool air in the storage chamber;a first opening to suck the air in the storage chamber;a second opening to discharge the air cooled by the evaporator to the inside of the storage chamber;first and second fans to respectively generate flows of the air in opposite directions; anda control unit to adjust the direction of the air flow by driving the first fan ...

Beam Exposure Systems and Methods of Forming a Reticle Using the Same

In a method of forming a reticle and electron beam exposure system, first electron beams are irradiated onto a first region of a blank reticle having a light shielding layer and a photosensitive layer, to form first shot patterns. Second electron beams having a cross-sectional area larger than the first electron beams are irradiated onto a second region of the blank reticle. The photosensitive layer is developed to form first and second mask patterns at the first and second regions, respectively. The light shielding layer is etched off using the first and second mask patterns as an etching mask, thereby forming the mother pattern including a first pattern in the first region and a second pattern in the second region. Accordingly, the enlargement of the second electron beams reduces the scan time for the blank reticle, thereby reducing the process time. 1. A method of forming a photolithography reticle , the method comprising:irradiating first electron beams having a first cross-sectional area onto a first region of a blank reticle that includes a light shielding layer and a photosensitive layer formed on a reticle substrate, the photosensitive layer of the first region being formed into first shot patterns;irradiating second electron beams having a second cross-sectional area that is larger than the first cross-sectional area onto a second region of the blank reticle, the photosensitive layer of the second region being formed into second shot patterns;developing the photosensitive layer to form a first mask pattern in the first region and a second mask pattern in the second region of the blank reticle; andetching the light shielding layer off from the reticle substrate using the first mask pattern and the second mask pattern as an etching mask to form a mother pattern including a first pattern having a first width in the first region and a second pattern having a second width in the second region, the first width being substantially smaller than the second width.2. ...

EXPOSURE SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FABRICATION

Exposure systems include a beam generator, which is configured to irradiate source beams in a direction of an object to be exposed by the source beams, along with first and second beam shapers. The first beam shaper, which is disposed proximate the beam generator, has a first aperture therein positioned to pass through the source beams received from the beam generator. The second beam shaper is disposed proximate the first beam shaper. The second beam shaper includes a plate having a second aperture therein, which is positioned to receive the source beams that are passed through the first aperture of the first beam shaper. The second beam shaper further includes a first actuator and a first shift screen mechanically coupled to the first actuator. 1. An exposure system for integrated circuit fabrication , comprising:a beam generator configured to irradiate source beams in a direction of an object to be exposed by the source beams;a first beam shaper disposed proximate said beam generator, said first beam shaper having a first aperture therein positioned to pass through the source beams received from said beam generator; and a plate having a second aperture therein positioned to receive the source beams passed through the first aperture of said first beam shaper;', 'a first actuator; and', 'a first shift screen mechanically coupled to the first actuator, said first shift screen configured to at least partially block the second aperture from receiving the source beams from said first beam shaper in response to movement of the first actuator., 'a second beam shaper disposed proximate said first beam shaper, said second beam shaper comprising2. The exposure system of claim 1 , wherein the second aperture has a rectangular shape; and wherein the first shift screen is configured to move back and forth along a line parallel to a diagonal of the second aperture claim 1 , in response to back and forth movement of the first actuator.3. The exposure system of claim 2 , wherein ...

Exposure apparatus for forming a reticle and method of forming a reticle using the same

A method including loading a blank reticle; projecting an electron beam; moving a second aperture plate having a first and second pattern aperture so the first pattern aperture is overlapped by a first aperture of a first aperture plate, the electron beam passing through the first pattern aperture after passing the first aperture; exposing the blank reticle with the electron beam that passes the first pattern aperture to form a first exposure pattern; moving the second aperture plate so the second pattern aperture is overlapped by the first aperture of the first aperture plate, the electron beam passing through the second pattern aperture after passing the first aperture; exposing the blank reticle with the electron beam after passing the second pattern aperture, to form a second exposure pattern; and developing the blank reticle having the first and second exposure patterns to form the reticle having first and second patterns.

Ammonia Gas Detection Apparatus and a Semiconductor Fabrication Line Including the Same

An ammonia gas detection apparatus includes an ammonia sensor that is configured to detect an ammonia gas in a gas stream and to generate a first output signal when the ammonia gas is detected in the gas stream. The ammonia sensor does not detect the ammonia gas in the gas stream when the gas stream further includes an interference gas that disrupts operation of the ammonia sensor. A discoloration gauge includes a reaction solution that changes from a first color to a second color responsive to exposure to the ammonia gas in the gas stream, regardless of the presence of the interference gas, and a detector that generates a second output signal responsive to the reaction solution changing from the first color to the second color. A communication interface outputs the first and second output signal to a host computer that detects presence of the ammonia gas. 1. An ammonia gas detection apparatus , comprising:an ammonia sensor positioned proximate a gas stream that is configured to detect an ammonia gas in the gas stream and to generate a first output signal when the ammonia gas is detected in the gas stream, wherein the ammonia sensor does not detect the ammonia gas in the gas stream when the gas stream further includes an interference gas that disrupts operation of the ammonia sensor;a discoloration gauge positioned proximate the gas stream that includes a reaction solution that changes from a first color to a second color, different from the first color, responsive to exposure to the ammonia gas in the gas stream, regardless of the presence of the interference gas, and a detector that generates a second output signal responsive to the reaction solution changing from the first color to the second color; anda communication interface that outputs the first output signal and the second output signal to a host computer that detects presence of the ammonia gas in the gas stream based on the first output signal and the second output signal.2. The detection apparatus of ...

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME

A method of fabricating a semiconductor device may include patterning a substrate to form trenches, forming a sacrificial layer to cover inner surfaces of the trenches, the sacrificial layer having a single-layered structure, forming sacrificial patterns by isotropically etching the sacrificial layer such that the sacrificial layer remains on bottom surfaces of the trenches, forming lightly doped regions in sidewalls of the trenches using the sacrificial patterns as an ion mask, removing the sacrificial patterns, and sequentially forming a gate insulating layer and a gate electrode layer in the trenches. 1. A method of fabricating a semiconductor device , comprising:patterning a substrate to form trenches;forming a sacrificial layer to cover inner surfaces of the trenches, the sacrificial layer having a single-layered structure;forming sacrificial patterns by isotropically etching the sacrificial layer such that the sacrificial layer remains on bottom surfaces of the trenches;forming lightly doped regions in sidewalls of the trenches using the sacrificial patterns as an ion mask;removing the sacrificial patterns; andsequentially forming a gate insulating layer and a gate electrode layer in the trenches.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming a sacrificial layer forms the sacrificial layer having a greater thickness on the bottom surfaces of the trenches than on the sidewalls of the trenches.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming a sacrificial layer forms the sacrificial layer at least two times thicker on the bottom surfaces of the trenches than on the sidewalls of the trenches.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming a sacrificial layer forms the sacrificial layer using a physical vapor deposition process.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the patterning a substrate to form trenches includes patterning the substrate to form first and second trenches having different depths from each other claim 1 ,wherein the forming sacrificial patterns ...

Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same

A semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a device isolation region, a trench formed in the device isolation region, a void connected to the trench in the device isolation region, a first mask pattern formed along sidewalls of the trench and protruding inwardly with respect to the void, a gate insulating film formed along the sidewall of the void, and a gate electrode filling the trench and at least a portion of the void.

Refrigerator having sub door

A refrigerator includes a main body provided with storage chambers having doors, one of the doors being provided with an opening, the opening having at least one stepped plane; a rack installed in the storage chamber at a height corresponding to that of the lower end of the opening; a sub door to open and close the opening; and a connection member to prevent a height difference between a rear surface of the sub door and the opening. The connection member is configured to slide relative to the sub door to cover the at least one stepped plane, whereby the connection member closes the at least one stepped plane when the sub door is closed, and opens the at least one stepped plane when the sub door is opened so that the rear surface of the sub door and the connection member form substantially a level plane with the rack.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ACTIVATED STERILIZATION SOLUTION

An apparatus for generating an activated sterilization solution is disclosed. The apparatus may include a plasma treatment unit for performing plasma discharge treatment on a gas, and a sterilization solution treatment unit for changing a sterilization solution into a droplet or mist state. The gas treated by the plasma discharge treatment may be mixed with the sterilization solution in the droplet or mist state. 1. An apparatus for generating an activated sterilization solution , the apparatus comprising:a plasma treatment unit for performing plasma discharge treatment on a gas; anda sterilization solution treatment unit for changing a sterilization solution into a droplet or mist state,wherein the gas treated by the plasma discharge treatment is mixed with the sterilization solution in the droplet or mist state.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sterilization solution treatment unit comprises:a storage container; anda droplet or mist generator provided in the storage container and used to change the sterilization solution into the droplet or mist state,wherein the droplet or mist generator comprises:a rotary brush; anda driving unit for rotating the rotary brush.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the droplet or mist generator further comprises: a blocking part fixed on a rotation path of the rotary brush over the sterilization solution and used to collide with the rotary brush.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plasma treatment unit comprises:a supply line providing a flow path through which the gas flows, the supply line having an outlet from which the gas treated by the plasma discharge treatment is discharged; anda pair of electrodes opposite to each other with the flow path interposed therebetween,wherein the sterilization solution treatment unit supplies the sterilization solution in the droplet or mist state toward the outlet or toward the flow path between the electrodes.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein hydrogen peroxide and a first ...

REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

A refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment temperature sensor, a cooling apparatus, in a state when driving time points of a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment are synchronized, to maintain an inside temperature of the refrigerating compartment by performing a cooling operation of the refrigerating compartment on the basis of a cut-off temperature of the refrigerating compartment that is varied by a difference between a temperature of the refrigerating compartment at a driving time point of the refrigerating compartment that is sensed by the refrigerating compartment temperature sensor and a cut-in temperature of the refrigerating compartment, and a control unit to control the driving of the cooling apparatus by varying the cut-off temperature of the cooling apparatus according to the difference between the temperature of the refrigerating compartment at the driving time point of the refrigerating compartment and the cut-in temperature of the refrigerating compartment.

SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE

A semiconductor package includes a substrate in which a plurality of wires are formed; at least one semiconductor chip electrically connected to portions of the plurality of wires; and a shielding can mounted on the substrate, surrounding the at least one semiconductor chip, electrically connected to at least one wire of the plurality of wires and including a soft magnetic material. The semiconductor package can prevent or substantially reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI). 1. A semiconductor package , comprising:a first substrate;a second substrate stacked on the first substrate;at least one lower semiconductor chip formed on the first substrate and at least one upper semiconductor chip formed on the second substrate;a first encapsulation material covering the upper semiconductor chip;a shielding can mounted on the first substrate, the shielding can surrounding the upper and lower semiconductor chips and comprising a soft magnetic material; anda ground connection element electrically connecting the shielding can to a ground voltage.2. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein the shielding can further comprises a metal layer.3. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein the ground connection element electrically connects the shielding can and a ground wire formed in at least one of the first and second substrates.4. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein the ground connection element electrically connects the shielding can and a ground terminal formed in at least one of the upper and lower semiconductor chips.5. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , further comprising a substrate connection element electrically connecting the first substrate and the second substrate.6. The semiconductor package of claim 5 , further comprising a second encapsulation material covering the lower semiconductor chip claim 5 , wherein the substrate connection element comprises through silicon vias (TSVs) formed through the second encapsulation material. This ...

QUICK CONNECTOR

A quick connector is provided. The quick connector is configured to be coupled to a locking ring provided around an outer peripheral surface of a tube, through which fluid flows in or out. The quick connector includes a main body, which accommodates the tube therein and includes locking members, formed to be locked by the locking ring and being bent toward the locking ring, and a mounting guide coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the main body and accommodating the locking members therein. The mounting guide is configured to slide along the longitudinal axis of the main body so as to enable the locking members to be locked around the locking ring or to be released from the locked state. 1. A quick connector configured to be coupled to a locking ring provided around an outer peripheral surface of a tube , through which fluid flows in or out , the quick connector comprising:a main body accommodating the tube therein and including at least one locking member, configured to be locked around the locking ring and being bent toward the interior of the main body; anda mounting guide slidably connected to an outer peripheral surface of the main body and accommodating the locking member therein, the mounting guide being configured to slide along a longitudinal axis of the main body so as to enable the locking member to be locked around the locking ring or to be released from a locked state.2. The quick connector of claim 1 , wherein the main body further includes:a body member configured to correspond to a shape of the tube so as to communicate with the tube; anda at least one connector,wherein the at least one connector extends a predetermined length from the body member and is positioned to face opposite sides of the locking ring, andwherein the at least one locking member is bent at respective ends of the connector toward the interior of the main body so as to be lockable around the locking ring.3. The quick connector of claim 2 , wherein the main body further ...

Exposure apparatus for forming a reticle

A method of forming a reticle includes: loading a blank reticle; projecting an electron beam; moving a second aperture plate having a first pattern aperture and a second pattern aperture so that the first pattern aperture is directly overlapped by a first aperture of a first aperture plate, the electron beam passing through the first pattern aperture after passing the first aperture; exposing the blank reticle with the electron beam after the electron beam passes the first pattern aperture, to form a first exposure pattern; moving the second aperture plate so that the second pattern aperture is directly overlapped by the first aperture of the first aperture plate, the electron beam passing through the second pattern aperture after passing the first aperture; exposing the blank reticle with the electron beam after the electron beam passes the second pattern aperture, to form a second exposure pattern; and developing the blank reticle having the first and second exposure patterns to form the reticle having first and second patterns.

Refrigerator

A refrigerator including a body having an inner casing and an outer casing, a storage compartment provided in the body to allow a front surface thereof to be open, a door including a first door and a second door pivotably coupled with both sides of the body and configured to open and close the open front surface of the storage compartment, a pivoting bar pivotably coupled with the first door, a guide device coupled with the body to induce the pivoting bar to pivot, a heat transfer pipe installed between the inner casing and the outer casing and configured to extend along a front edge of the storage compartment to allow a refrigerant to be movable therein, and a heat transfer member in contact with the heat transfer pipe and the guide device, and which is formed of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than the inner casing.

Semiconductor Devices and Methods of Fabricating the Same

Provided are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The methods may include forming a molding layer on a semiconductor substrate. A storage electrode passing through the molding layer is formed. A part of the storage electrode is exposed by partially etching the molding layer. A sacrificial oxide layer is formed by oxidizing the exposed part of the storage electrode. The partially-etched molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A capacitor dielectric layer is formed on the substrate of which the molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A plate electrode is formed on the capacitor dielectric layers.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Provided are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The methods may include forming a molding layer on a semiconductor substrate. A storage electrode passing through the molding layer is formed. A part of the storage electrode is exposed by partially etching the molding layer. A sacrificial oxide layer is formed by oxidizing the exposed part of the storage electrode. The partially-etched molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A capacitor dielectric layer is formed on the substrate of which the molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A plate electrode is formed on the capacitor dielectric layers. 1. A method of fabricating a semiconductor device , comprising:forming a molding layer on a semiconductor substrate;forming a first electrode passing through the molding layer;partially etching the molding layer to expose a part of the first electrode;forming a sacrificial oxide layer by naturally oxidizing the exposed part of the first electrode;removing the partially-etched molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer;forming a dielectric layer on the substrate of which the molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed; andforming a second electrode on the dielectric layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the sacrificial oxide layer comprises exposing the exposed part of the first electrode to air.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first electrode includes a first part having a first width and a second part having a second width that is smaller than the first width claim 1 , and wherein the first part is located distal to the substrate and the second part is located proximal to the substrate.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the exposed part of the first electrode is the first part of the first electrode claim 3 , and wherein forming the sacrificial oxide layer comprises forming the sacrificial oxide layer on the first part of the first electrode.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the ...

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Provided are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The methods may include forming a molding layer on a semiconductor substrate. A storage electrode passing through the molding layer is formed. A part of the storage electrode is exposed by partially etching the molding layer. A sacrificial oxide layer is formed by oxidizing the exposed part of the storage electrode. The partially-etched molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A capacitor dielectric layer is formed on the substrate of which the molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A plate electrode is formed on the capacitor dielectric layers. 1. A semiconductor device , comprising:a semiconductor substrate;a storage electrode structure disposed on the semiconductor substrate;a dielectric layer disposed on the storage electrode structure; anda plate electrode disposed on the dielectric layer,wherein the storage electrode structure includes a storage conductive pattern and a core buried structure,wherein the storage conductive pattern comprises a first conductive material and surrounds side and bottom surfaces of the core buried structure, andwherein the core buried structure comprises a core oxide pattern that comprises an oxide of the first conductive material.2. The semiconductor device of claim 1 ,wherein the core buried structure further comprises a core buried pattern on the core oxide pattern, andwherein the core oxide pattern is interposed between the core buried pattern and the storage conductive pattern.3. The semiconductor device of claim 2 , wherein the core buried pattern comprises a metal claim 2 , a metal nitride claim 2 , and/or a metal oxide.4. The semiconductor device of claim 2 , wherein the core buried pattern comprises a second conductive material having a greater hardness than the first conductive material.5. The semiconductor device of claim 1 ,wherein the storage conductive pattern comprises a recessed part of which a top is open, ...

COMPACT VIDEO GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM IN WHICH COMPUTER PROGRAM IS RECORDED

The present invention relates to a compact video generation device and method, and a recording medium in which a computer program is recorded. A compact video generation device according to the present invention may comprise: an object extraction unit for separating a photographed image into a background image and a foreground image and extracting objects included in the separated foreground image; an object collision calculation unit for separately generating an occupation matrix having a changed scale thereof from the foreground image, and calculating collision by using a calculation between occupation matrices of different objects, when a collision occurs between the extracted objects; an object rearrangement unit for rearranging the objects within a range in which no collision visually occurs; and a summary image generation unit for generating a summary image by combining the photographed background image and the rearranged objects. 1. An apparatus for generating a compact video , the apparatus comprising:an object extractor configured to separate a captured image into a background image and a foreground image and extract objects included in the separated foreground image;an object collision calculator configured to, when a collision occurs between the extracted different objects, generate occupation matrices with changed scales from the foreground image and calculate the collision using computation between the occupation matrices of the different objects;an object rearranger configured to rearrange the objects within a range in which a collision does not occur visually; anda summarized video generator configured to compose the captured background image and the rearranged objects to generate a summarized video.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the objects are in a tubular form in which images displayed on a plurality of video frames are connected.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the occupation matrices are generated from approximations of the foreground ...

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

A refrigerator and a method for controlling the same. The refrigerator includes a main body; a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber provided in the main body; a first evaporator provided in the first storage chamber, configured to generate cool air; a second evaporator provided in the second storage chamber, configured to generate the cool air; a switching valve configured to supply a refrigerant to at least one of the first evaporator or the second evaporator; and a controller configured to generate a control signal for controlling the switching valve so that the refrigerant supplied to at least one of the first evaporator or the second evaporator is distributed according to a predetermined reference, and lower the temperature of the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber to a predetermined temperature based on the generated control signal. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber provided in the main body;a first evaporator provided in the first storage chamber, configured to generate cool air;a second evaporator provided in the second storage chamber, configured to generate the cool air;a switching valve configured to supply a refrigerant to at least one of the first evaporator or the second evaporator; anda controller configured to generate a control signal for controlling the switching valve so that the refrigerant supplied to at least one of the first evaporator or the second evaporator is distributed according to a predetermined reference, and lower the temperature of the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber to a predetermined temperature based on the generated control signal.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a compressor configured to compress the refrigerant to a high pressure,wherein the controller adjusts the number of revolutions of the compressor to a predetermined number of revolutions so that the temperature of the first storage ...

Storage container and refrigerator having the same

A refrigerator includes a main body, a storage compartment provided in the main body and including a storage space, a partition plate to divide the storage space, and a storage container supported by the partition plate. The storage container includes a container body defining the external appearance of the storage container and having a top opening, a thickness reinforced portion formed at the lower part of the container body to prevent temperature of the lower part of the container body from rapidly changing by cold air of the storage compartment, and a thermal insulating member provided in a space between the thickness reinforced portion and the container body.

Refrigerator and method for controlling the same

Refrigerator and method for controlling the same

A refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment temperature sensor, a cooling apparatus, in a state when driving time points of a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment are synchronized, to maintain an inside temperature of the refrigerating compartment by performing a cooling operation of the refrigerating compartment on the basis of a cut-off temperature of the refrigerating compartment that is varied by a difference between a temperature of the refrigerating compartment at a driving time point of the refrigerating compartment that is sensed by the refrigerating compartment temperature sensor and a cut-in temperature of the refrigerating compartment, and a control unit to control the driving of the cooling apparatus by varying the cut-off temperature of the cooling apparatus according to the difference between the temperature of the refrigerating compartment at the driving time point of the refrigerating compartment and the cut-in temperature of the refrigerating compartment.

Washing machine and laundry amount detection apparatus thereof

Disclosed herein are a washing machine that amplifies the displacement of a tub according to input of laundry such that the displacement of the tub is accurately sensed by a sensor module and a laundry amount detection apparatus thereof. The washing machine includes a housing forming an external appearance thereof, a tub provided in the housing to contain water, an amplification unit to amplify displacement of the tub, and a sensor module to sense weight of laundry using the amplified displacement of the tub.

Percutaneous biological fluid sampling and pre shaking devices and methods

Washing machine having water softening device

A washing machine having a water softening device which improves the solubility of a detergent and a water softening performance concurrently. The washing machine includes a tub; a water supply device for supplying water to the tub; a detergent supply device for supplying a detergent to the tub; and a water softening device for softening the water. The water softening device is disposed such that the water supplied from the water supply device can be mixed with the detergent supplied from the detergent supply device and then the water mixed with the detergent can be supplied to the water softening device.

Washing machine having water softening device

A washing machine having a water softening device which improves the solubility of a detergent and a water softening performance concurrently. The washing machine includes a tub; a water supply device for supplying water to the tub; a detergent supply device for supplying a detergent to the tub; and a water softening device for softening the water. The water softening device is disposed such that the water supplied from the water supply device can be mixed with the detergent supplied from the detergent supply device and then the water mixed with the detergent can be supplied to the water softening device.

Compact video generation device and method, and recording medium in which computer program is recorded

The present invention relates to a compact video generation device and method, and a recording medium in which a computer program is recorded. A compact video generation device according to the present invention may comprise: an object extraction unit for separating a photographed image into a background image and a foreground image and extracting objects included in the separated foreground image; an object collision calculation unit for separately generating an occupation matrix having a changed scale thereof from the foreground image, and calculating collision by using a calculation between occupation matrices of different objects, when a collision occurs between the extracted objects; an object rearrangement unit for rearranging the objects within a range in which no collision visually occurs; and a summary image generation unit for generating a summary image by combining the photographed background image and the rearranged objects.

Washing machine and control method thereof

Disclosed herein are a washing machine that detects the weight of laundry based on the displacement of a rotary tub and a control method thereof. The washing machine includes a rotary tub displaced according to the weight of laundry, at least one sensor module to detect the displacement of the rotary tub, and a controller to calculate the weight of the laundry according to the displacement of the rotary tub. The weight of the laundry is sensed according to the displacement of the rotary tub in which the laundry is directly placed.

Refrigerator and control method thereof

A refrigerator, the temperature of the inside of which is uniformly controlled, and a control method thereof. The direction of an air flow in a storage chamber is periodically changed so as to uniformly distribute cool air in the storage chamber by interchanging roles of suction and discharge holes in various manners under various conditions, thereby preventing local supercooling and thus uniformly maintaining the internal temperature of the storage chamber.

Compact video generation device and method, and recording medium in which computer program is recorded

The present invention relates to a compact video generation device and method, and a recording medium in which a computer program is recorded. A compact video generation device according to the present invention may comprise: an object extraction unit for separating a photographed image into a background image and a foreground image and extracting objects included in the separated foreground image; an object collision calculation unit for separately generating an occupation matrix having a changed scale thereof from the foreground image, and calculating collision by using a calculation between occupation matrices of different objects, when a collision occurs between the extracted objects; an object rearrangement unit for rearranging the objects within a range in which no collision visually occurs; and a summary image generation unit for generating a summary image by combining the photographed background image and the rearranged objects.

Washing machine and control method of the same

Disclosed herein are a washing machine and a control method of the same wherein image change or light amount change based on displacement of an object, which is changed depending upon the weight of laundry, is sensed to detect the weight of the laundry, thereby improving reliability in detecting the weight of the laundry.

Method and system for providing parking service

A method and a system for providing a parking service are disclosed. The method of providing a parking service comprises calculating overlap degree of a target vehicle and specific parking area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from a sensor for monitoring specific parking monitoring area of a parking lot at a first time of point and determining through the calculated overlap degree whether the target vehicle is parked; recording the target vehicle in an exit queue when it is determined that the target vehicle goes out of the specific parking area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from the sensor at a second time of point; performing an exit process when it is detected that the target vehicle included in the exit queue moves to go out of the specific parking monitoring area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from the sensor at a third time of point. Here, a payment process in accordance with an exit of the target vehicle is performed based on payment information preregistered when the target vehicle is parked.

Semiconductor device

A semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a device isolation region, a trench formed in the device isolation region, a void connected to the trench in the device isolation region, a first mask pattern formed along sidewalls of the trench and protruding inwardly with respect to the void, a gate insulating film formed along the sidewall of the void, and a gate electrode filling the trench and at least a portion of the void.

Methods of fabricating vertical semiconductor device utilizing phase changes in semiconductor materials

A method of fabricating a vertical NAND semiconductor device can include changing a phase of a first preliminary semiconductor layer in an opening from solid to liquid to form a first single crystalline semiconductor layer in the opening and then forming a second preliminary semiconductor layer on the first single crystalline semiconductor layer. The phase of the second preliminary semiconductor layer is changed from solid to liquid to form a second single crystalline semiconductor layer that combines with the first single crystalline semiconductor layers to form a single crystalline semiconductor layer in the opening.

Compact video generation device and method, and recording medium in which computer program is recorded

Method and system for providing parking service

A method of providing a parking service comprises calculating overlap degree of a target vehicle and specific parking area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from a sensor for monitoring specific parking area at a first time of point and determining through the calculated overlap degree whether the target vehicle is parked; recording the target vehicle in an exit queue when the target vehicle goes out of the specific parking area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from the sensor at a second time of point; performing an exit process when the target vehicle included in the exit queue moves to go out of the specific parking area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from the sensor at a third time of point. A payment process in accordance with an exit of the target vehicle is performed based on payment information preregistered when the target vehicle is parked.

Multi-sensor handover system capable of tracking moving object, and parking service provision method in same

A handover system for tracking a moving object and a method of providing a parking service in the same are disclosed. A computing device comprises a communication unit which is a communication path with a first sensor for monitoring a first handover area and a second sensor for monitoring a second handover area, and a handover unit configured to obtain a first image from the first sensor, obtain a second image from the second sensor, detect an exit of a moving object from the first handover area through the obtained first image, detect an entrance of a moving object to the second handover area through the obtained second image and discriminate whether or not the moving object entered the second handover area is the same moving object as the moving object exited from the first handover area by using the detected entrance of the moving object and the detected exit of the moving object. Here, the second handover area is matched with the first handover area.

Multiple sensor handover system for tracking moving object and method of providing parking service in the same

A computing device comprises a communication unit which is a communication path with a first sensor for monitoring a first handover area and a second sensor for monitoring a second handover area, and a handover unit configured to obtain a first image from the first sensor, obtain a second image from the second sensor, detect an exit of a moving object from the first handover area through the obtained first image, detect an entrance of a moving object to the second handover area through the obtained second image and discriminate whether or not the moving object entered the second handover area is the same moving object as the moving object exited from the first handover area by using the detected entrance of the moving object and the detected exit of the moving object. Here, the second handover area is matched with the first handover area.

Method and system for providing a parking service

A method and a system for providing a parking service are disclosed. The method of providing a parking service comprises calculating overlap degree of a target vehicle and specific parking area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from a sensor for monitoring specific parking monitoring area of a parking lot at a first time of point and determining through the calculated overlap degree whether the target vehicle is parked; recording the target vehicle in an exit queue when it is determined that the target vehicle goes out of the specific parking area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from the sensor at a second time of point; performing an exit process when it is detected that the target vehicle included in the exit queue moves to go out of the specific parking monitoring area by analyzing a parking monitoring image obtained from the sensor at a third time of point. Here, a payment process in accordance with an exit of the target vehicle is performed based on payment information preregistered when the target vehicle is parked.

Multiple sensor handover system for tracking moving object and method of providing parking service in the same

A handover system for tracking a moving object and a method of providing a parking service in the same are disclosed. A computing device comprises a communication unit which is a communication path with a first sensor for monitoring a first handover area and a second sensor for monitoring a second handover area, and a handover unit configured to obtain a first image from the first sensor, obtain a secondimage from the second sensor, detect an exit of a moving object from the first handover area through the obtained first image, detect an entrance of a moving object to the second handover area through the obtained second image and discriminate whether ornot the moving object entered the second handover area is the same moving object as the moving object exited from the first handover area by using the detected entrance of the moving object and the detected exit of the moving object. Here, the second handover area is matched with the first handover area.

System and method for generating tem sadp image with high distinguishability

A system and a method of generating adaptively a TEM SADP image with high discernment according to inputted parameters are disclosed. The system for generating a diffraction pattern image includes a sample generating unit configured to generate a sample by using at least one of a parameter about a lattice constant, a parameter about relative location of atom in unit lattice and a parameter about a zone axis, a vector generating unit configured to generate a reciprocal lattice vector corresponding to the unit lattice, a light source generating unit configured to calculate brightness of an electron beam reached to atom in the generated sample and a diffraction pattern generating unit configured to generate synthetic diffraction pattern image by using the generated reciprocal lattice vector, the relative location of atom in the sample and the calculated brightness of the electron beam.

Culture medium for culturing gram-positive bacteria

Taxonomy system for facilitating space group reasoning and method for recommending zone axis in connection therewith

A method and a system for providing a parking service are disclosed. An SADP classification scheme comprises plural labels. Here, the labels are constructed by grouping SADP (Selected Area Diffraction Pattern) images photographed through a TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope, TEM) according to specific reference, and the labels are matched with space groups of a classification scheme in crystallography.

Exposure apparatus for forming a reticle and method of forming a reticle using the same

A method including loading a blank reticle; projecting an electron beam; moving a second aperture plate having a first and second pattern aperture so the first pattern aperture is overlapped by a first aperture of a first aperture plate, the electron beam passing through the first pattern aperture after passing the first aperture; exposing the blank reticle with the electron beam that passes the first pattern aperture to form a first exposure pattern; moving the second aperture plate so the second pattern aperture is overlapped by the first aperture of the first aperture plate, the electron beam passing through the second pattern aperture after passing the first aperture; exposing the blank reticle with the electron beam after passing the second pattern aperture, to form a second exposure pattern; and developing the blank reticle having the first and second exposure patterns to form the reticle having first and second patterns.

Diffraction pattern image conversion system and method for interconverting virtual tem sadp image and real tem sadp image by using deep learning

A system and a method of generating adaptively a TEM SADP image with high discernment according to inputted parameters are disclosed. The system for converting a diffraction pattern image includes a real diffraction pattern image refining unit configured to remove unnecessary information from real diffraction pattern image; a synthetic diffraction pattern generating unit configured to obtain a synthetic diffraction pattern image corresponding to the real diffraction pattern image in which the unnecessary information is removed; and a real-synthetic interconversion algorithm learning unit configured to generate an image belonging to a real diffraction pattern domain from an image belonging to a synthetic diffraction pattern domain or generate an image belonging to the synthetic diffraction pattern domain from an image belonging to the real diffraction pattern domain by using at least one of the real diffraction pattern image in which the unnecessary information is removed and the synthetic diffraction pattern image.

System and method of generating tem sadp image with high discernment

A system and a method of generating adaptively a TEM SADP image with high discernment according to inputted parameters are disclosed. The system for generating a diffraction pattern image includes a sample generating unit configured to generate a sample by using at least one of a parameter about a lattice constant, a parameter about relative location of atom in unit lattice and a parameter about a zone axis, a vector generating unit configured to generate a reciprocal lattice vector corresponding to the unit lattice, a light source generating unit configured to calculate brightness of an electron beam reached to atom in the generated sample and a diffraction pattern generating unit configured to generate synthetic diffraction pattern image by using the generated reciprocal lattice vector, the relative location of atom in the sample and the calculated brightness of the electron beam.

Culture medium for culturing gram-positive bacteria

The present invention relates to a culture broth for culturing Gram-positive bacteria that can simultaneously culturing not only general Gram-positive bacteria but also Streptococcus pneumoniae. The present invention provides a culture broth for culturing Gram-positive bacteria, comprising a meat extract, casein hydrolysate, an antioxidant enzyme, a surfactant, starch, and a solidifying agent.

Ai-based system and method of detecting defect of material considering kind and distribution of real defect

A method of generating a defect image of material based on artificial intelligence and a system for detecting a defect are disclosed. The system includes a learning data generating unit configured to generate multiple synthetic good quality images or synthetic defect images using a defect image, a learning unit configured to learn a model for detection of a defect by using the generated synthetic good quality images or the generated synthetic defect images and a defect detecting unit configured to detect a defect of an input image using the learned model. Here, the learning data generating unit detects a shape of the defect or a shape of a background by analyzing a kind or a distribution of the defect image, and generate different kind, number or resolution of the synthetic good quality image or the synthetic defect image depending on the detected shape of the defect or the detected shape of the background.

Artificial intelligence-based material defect detection system and method considering type and distribution of real defect images

A handover system for tracking a moving object and a method of providing a parking service in the same are disclosed. A computing device comprises a communication unit which is a communication path with a first sensor for monitoring a first handover area and a second sensor for monitoring a second handover area, and a handover unit configured to obtain a first image from the first sensor, obtain a second image from the second sensor, detect an exit of a moving object from the first handover area through the obtained first image, detect an entrance of a moving object to the second handover area through the obtained second image and discriminate whether or not the moving object entered the second handover area is the same moving object as the moving object exited from the first handover area by using the detected entrance of the moving object and the detected exit of the moving object. Here, the second handover area is matched with the first handover area.

Classification system with easy space group inference and method of recommending zone axis in the same

A method and a system for providing a parking service are disclosed. An SADP classification scheme comprises plural labels. Here, the labels are constructed by grouping SADP (Selected Area Diffraction Pattern) images photographed through a TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope, TEM) according to specific reference, and the labels are matched with space groups of a classification scheme in crystallography.

System and method of converting diffraction pattern image for interconverting synthetic tem sadp image and real tem sadp image using deep learning

A system and a method of generating adaptively a TEM SADP image with high discernment according to inputted parameters are disclosed. The system for converting a diffraction pattern image includes a real diffraction pattern image refining unit configured to remove unnecessary information from a real diffraction pattern image; a synthetic diffraction pattern generating unit configured to obtain a synthetic diffraction pattern image corresponding to the real diffraction pattern image in which the unnecessary information is removed; and a real-synthetic interconversion algorithm learning unit configured to generate an image belonging to a real diffraction pattern domain from an image belonging to a synthetic diffraction pattern domain or generate an image belonging to the synthetic diffraction pattern domain from an image belonging to the real diffraction pattern domain by using at least one of the real diffraction pattern image in which the unnecessary information is removed and the synthetic diffraction pattern image.

Semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same

Provided are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The methods may include forming a molding layer on a semiconductor substrate. A storage electrode passing through the molding layer is formed. A part of the storage electrode is exposed by partially etching the molding layer. A sacrificial oxide layer is formed by oxidizing the exposed part of the storage electrode. The partially-etched molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A capacitor dielectric layer is formed on the substrate of which the molding layer and the sacrificial oxide layer are removed. A plate electrode is formed on the capacitor dielectric layers.