Abstract: An electronic still camera is described which allows previewing the composition of an image before the image is stored. The digital still camera includes at least two release switches; a lens unit; an image pickup unit for converting the optical image into corresponding electronic image data; a controller responsive to the settings of the release switches and outputting either static image data or moving image data in real time; a first memory device for temporarily storing the static image data received from the controller; and a display unit for displaying either the static image corresponding to the static image data or the moving image corresponding to the moving image data, as determined by the controller.

Abstract: An apparatus for aligning components is disclosed. The apparatus includes a light source, a scattering plate for scattering light emitted from the light source towards the side of the component, a focus lens for focusing the scattered light having passed through the component, and a light detector for receiving the focused light from the focus lens to detect a side image of the component.

Abstract: A lead frame for a semiconductor package and a method for manufacturing the lead frame. In the manufacture of the lead frame, a protective layer is formed with nickel (Ni) or Ni alloy on a metal substrate, an intermediate layer is then formed with palladium (Pd) or Pd alloy on the protective layer. Then, Pd and gold (Au) are alternately plated on the surface of the intermediate layer to form an outermost layer including both Pd and Au particles thereon.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package comprising the steps of (a) forming a plurality of bumps on a metal frame and a bridge for connecting and supporting the bumps, (b) coating liquid solder on the bumps, (c) aligning the frame with respect to a semiconductor substrate where patterns are formed so that the bumps are positioned on the patterns, (d) soldering the bumps on the patterns, and (e) separating the bumps from the frame by breaking a connecting portion of the bumps and the bridge.

Abstract: A digital still camera using a progressive image sensor includes an image sensor for capturing images and for generating image signals corresponding to the images, an image processor for generating image data corresponding to the image signals from the image sensor, and a memory for storing the image data from the image processor line by line. The invention further includes an image compression/decompression unit for compressing the image data and for decompressing the compressed image data, and a controller for controlling the image sensor, the image processor, and the image compression/decompression unit. Since the digital still camera uses a progressive image sensor which simultaneously generates analog image signals corresponding to an entire image, frame memories are not necessary for storing images.

Abstract: A tape feeder for a part mounter including a guide frame into which first through third guide portions and a stripper are incorporated, a driving motor installed on the rear surface of the guide frame, first through third gears for transmitting the power of the driving motor, a sprocket coaxially installed on the third gear, the sprocket having teeth formed on the outer circumferential surface to be inserted into grooves formed on the tape having parts attached thereto and a plurality of slots formed along the circumference of the sprocket, a cover take-up apparatus assembly having a first pulley installed on one gear among the first and second gears, a belt hung on the first pulley, a second pulley which rotates by a driving force transmitted via the belt, and a take-up reel installed coaxially with respect to the second pulley, a cover tension apparatus assembly having an axle gear interlocked with the third gear, a peel roller which is installed coaxially with the axle gear and rotates, and a pinch roller

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package including the steps of adhering inner leads to a semiconductor chip surface via an insulating adhesive, forming an insulating layer on the semiconductor chip and upper surfaces of the inner leads such that bonding pads formed on the semiconductor chip and portions of the inner leads are exposed through an opening, forming a conductive layer in the opening to electrically connect the bonding pads to the inner leads, and forming a semiconductor package by molding the semiconductor chip, the inner leads, the insulating layer, and the conductive layer with a molding material.

Abstract: A head assembly for a part mounting apparatus includes a housing, a plurality of rod housings installed to be capable of elevating with respect to the housing, a plurality of voice coil motors fixed to the housing to be capable of elevating the respective rod housings, a plurality of spindle motors, each having a part picking device at an end portion thereof, installed to be capable or rotating with respect to the respective rod housings and elevating together according to the elevation of the rod housings, a plurality of linear position transformers installed at the respective voice coil motors for detecting and controlling the position of elevation of each of the rod housings, a first pinion gear installed at the outer circumferential surface of the spindle unit to rotate the spindle unit, a rack gear engaged with the first pinion gear and reciprocating with respect to the housing, a rack gear driving motor installed at one side of the housing to linearly reciprocate the rack gear, and second pinion gear co

Abstract: A scroll for a gas turbine having a compressor for generating compressed air and a combustor for receiving the compressed air and generating combustion gas of high temperature, the scroll includes a scroll main body having a predetermined space in which the combustion gas of high temperature supplied by the combustor can flow; and a scroll housing encompassing the scroll main body and separated a predetermined distance therefrom, wherein a path through which compressed air flows is formed between the scroll main body and the scroll housing, and the compressed air flows in the path, wherein one end of the path is connected to an outlet of the compressor and the other end thereof is open toward the combustor. Thus, as the amount of air flowing to cool the scroll sharply increases, an increase in the temperature of the scroll is prevented and the efficiency of cooling and durability of the scroll can be improved.

Abstract: A gas dynamic foil bearing comprises a plate (13) attached to a base (10), support members (14) fixed on the plate (13) at predetermined intervals, elastic foils (15) fixed to the support members (14) at one end thereof to overlap each other, a thrust disk (11) connected to a rotating rotor and placed on the elastic foils (15), and bent springs (17) interposed between the elastic foils (15) and the plate (13) in the overlapping area of the elastic foils (15) for supporting the elastic foils (15).

Abstract: A zoom lens barrel driving system for a camera includes a driving source, a magnification controlling unit, and a focus controlling unit. The magnification controlling unit is formed with a plurality of barrels and a plurality of lens groups. The barrels and the lens groups move in an optical axis direction upon receipt of a driving power from the driving source such that magnification continuously varies. The focus controlling unit is formed by the lens groups. The lens groups repeatedly move between a near focal position and an infinite focal position in the optical axis direction in synchronization with variation in the magnification to perform a focus controlling operation.

Abstract: A lead frame for semiconductor devices including a metal substrate having inner leads and outer leads, a nickel thin layer formed on the metal substrate, an outer layer formed of palladium or a palladium alloy on the nickel thin layer, and a protection layer formed of gold or platinum between the nickel thin layer and the outer layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for opening and closing a barrier in a zoom camera. The device includes a connection lever fixed to a lens barrel of a focus lens group and rotated by the transmission of a rotational power of a focusing motor; and a barrier driving unit including a barrier driving lever contacting the connection lever to receive rotational force of the connection lever and a ring portion for pushing sector pins of barrier sectors in a direction to close the barrier sectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic parts loading device comprising a head unit on which a operating means, such as a loading mechanism for loading electronic parts on a printed circuit board or an adhesive spread mechanism for spreading adhesive on a place of the printed circuit board where the electronic parts are to be mounted, is mounted; driving means for moving the operating means toward or away from the printed circuit board; measuring means for measuring a distance from the head unit to a loading place of the printed circuit board, the measuring means being mounted on the head unit; and control means for optimally controlling the movement of the operating means in response to data measured by the measuring means whenever the operating means performs a working.

Abstract: A diaphragm driving device for a camera with a single type sector includes a shutter base, a driver installed on the shutter base, and a diaphragm ring rotatably placed on the shutter base with the same center and connected to the driving source to receive rotational force from the driving source. The diaphragm ring has a cam side composed of a plurality of circular arc portions spaced apart from each other with a respective radius corresponding to an appropriate diaphragm value and rectilinear portions interconnecting the neighboring circular arc portions. A sector opening and closing device is rotatably fixed on the shutter base at its bottom portion. The head of the sector opening and closing device contacts the cam side of the diaphragm ring. The sector opening and closing device opens and closes the sector by rotating along the cam side.

Abstract: A lead frame plating method including the steps of (a) forming an intermediate layer on the upper surface of a metal substrate, (b) submerging the metal substrate into a plating solution, and (c) forming a passive layer to a thickness of 0.01 to 1.5 microinches on the upper surface of the intermediate layer by applying a modulated current to the plating solution and the metal substrate.

Abstract: A multi-layer plated lead frame is provided. The lead frame has a structure in which a first precious metal plating layer, an intermediate plating layer, and a second precious metal plating layer are sequentially formed on a substrate made of ferroalloy. The lead frame shows improvement in all properties including wire bonding, anti-corrosion, and solderability.

Abstract: An exposure apparatus includes a frame member with a first stage having a substrate disposed thereon provided in a lower portion of the frame member. A leveling mechanism is provided for adjusting an orientation of the first stage. The exposure apparatus further includes a second stage positioned over the first stage and fixed to the frame member. A reticle is positioned on the second stage. An exposure area limiting mechanism is provided in the exposure apparatus and positioned over the second stage. The exposure area limiting mechanism defines an opening through which light is capable of passing during exposure for limiting an exposure area of the second stage. The exposure apparatus also includes an illumination system to irradiate light to the exposure area limiting means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for opening and closing a barrier in a zoom camera. The device includes a connection lever fixed to a lens barrel of a focus lens group and rotated by the transmission of a rotational power of a focusing motor; and a barrier driving unit including a barrier driving lever contacting the connection lever to receive rotational force of the connection lever and a ring portion for pushing sector pins of barrier sectors in a direction to close the barrier sectors.