Abstract: The present invention relates to fullerene derivatives and an organic electronic device using the same, and more specifically, to a novel fullerene derivative incorporating an aromatic fused ring compound and to an organic electronic device with excellent electrical properties by employing the fullerene derivative. In more detail, the novel fullerene derivative incorporating an aromatic fused ring compound according to the present invention exhibits excellent solubility in organic solvents and has a high electrochemical electron mobility and a high LUMO energy level, thereby making the fullerene derivative a suitable material for organic solar cells featuring a high open circuit voltage (Voc) and an improved energy conversion efficiency, or applicable for use in organic electronic devices such as organic thin film transistors.

Abstract: A multimedia output apparatus includes an audio port to receive a first audio signal, a connection port to receive a first video signal or both a second video signal and a second audio signal, a sensor to sense whether the connection port receives only the first video signal or both the second video signal and the second audio signal, a switch to select one of the second audio signal received through the connection port and the first audio signal received through the audio port to be output, and a controller to control the switch to output the first audio signal received through the audio port when the sensor senses that only the first video signal is received through the connection port and to output the second audio signal received through the connection port when the sensor senses that both the second video signal and the second audio signal are received through the connection port.

Abstract: A signal receiving apparatus includes: a communication part which communicates with a plurality of display apparatuses, and a controller which determines whether at least one of the plurality of display apparatuses is connected to the signal receiving apparatus, and, if it is determined that the at least one display apparatus is connected to the signal receiving apparatus, controls connection information related to a connection state of the display apparatus to be provided to at least one of the plurality of display apparatuses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing the photoactive layer of organic photovoltaic cells using aerosol jet printing. The photoactive layer of the organic photovoltaic cell has high crystallinity and is easily formed into a multilayer structure, thus simplifying the process of manufacturing the organic photovoltaic cells. The solar power conversion efficiency of the organic photovoltaic cells including the photoactive layer is increased, thus facilitating the production of environmentally friendly energy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a communication channel provided. The apparatus includes a storage unit which stores a communication channel search starting point for an address of the apparatus; and a controller which searches a communication channel at the communication channel search starting point set in the address of the apparatus. Accordingly, the probability of establishing the same communication channel may be reduced. As a result, inter-channel interference may also be reduced so that image deterioration may be prevented.

Abstract: A method of forming metal wirings of a semiconductor device includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a number of underlying conductive patterns separated from each other with a first insulating layer interposed between the underlying conductive patterns. The method also includes forming auxiliary patterns over the underlying conductive patterns, respectively, forming a second insulating layer over the first insulating layer to fill a space between the auxiliary patterns, removing the auxiliary patterns to form damascene patterns through which the underlying conductive patterns are respectively exposed, and filling interiors of the damascene patterns with a metal material.

Abstract: A remote controller of controlling an electronic device, the remote controller includes: an input unit; a communication unit which communicates with at least one electronic device to receive an identification code of the electronic device if a condition for receiving the identification code is satisfied, and a remote-controller controller which stores the identification code received from the electronic device, and selects the stored identification code so that the electronic device corresponding to the selected identification code is controlled through the input unit.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes: a signal receiver which receives an image signal; a signal processor which compresses the image signal; a wireless transmitter which transmits the compressed image signal to a display apparatus wirelessly; and a controller which controls the signal processor to raise a compression rate of the image signal according to an increased distance between the wireless transmitter and the display apparatus.

Abstract: A wireless video system, a wireless video receiver, and a wireless video system controlling method. In the wireless video system, a wireless video transmitter receives a control command from a connected external device and transmits the received control command. The wireless video receiver receives the control command from the wireless video transmitter and is controlled according to the received control command.

Abstract: A video apparatus and a method for supplying power thereof are provided. The video apparatus includes a video processor which processes a video signal, a transceiver which receives a communication connection signal from an exterior apparatus, and a controller which allows power to be supplied to the video processor to generate the processed video signal to be output to the exterior apparatus through the transceiver, if the communication connection signal is received through the transceiver.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a communication channel provided. The apparatus includes a storage unit which stores a communication channel search starting point for an address of the apparatus; and a controller which searches a communication channel at the communication channel search starting point set in the address of the apparatus Accordingly, the probability of establishing the same communication channel may be reduced. As a result, inter-channel interference may also be reduced so that image deterioration may be prevented.

Abstract: A video signal receiving apparatus, includes: a plurality of receiving parts which receive a video signal; a plurality of communicating parts which transmit the video signal to a plurality of external display devices, and transmit and receive control data for changing a display property of the video signal and a setting of the display devices to and from the external display devices; and a control part which controls the communicating parts to transmit the video signal received by the receiving part to the external display devices, and to receive the control data and to transmit a signal which controls the corresponding display devices if the control data is input from the external display devices.

Abstract: A signal receiving apparatus includes: a communication part which communicates with a plurality of display apparatuses, and a controller which determines whether at least one of the plurality of display apparatuses is connected to the signal receiving apparatus, and, if it is determined that the at least one display apparatus is connected to the signal receiving apparatus, controls connection information related to a connection state of the display apparatus to be provided to at least one of the plurality of display apparatuses.

Abstract: A wireless set-top box, includes: a plurality of module units; a power source unit which supplies driving power to the plurality of module units; a plurality of wireless interface units each of which wirelessly transmits audio/video data inputted from a respective module unit and first control data to a plurality of wireless display apparatuses, and wirelessly receives second control data from the respective wireless display apparatus; and a controller which analyzes the second control-data, and controls the power source unit to supply the driving power to a module unit corresponding to one of the plurality of wireless display apparatuses if the controller detects power-on data to turn on the one of the wireless display apparatuses from the second control data.

Abstract: Provided are a method for changing a channel according to a status of an image signal and an image display apparatus adopting the method. The method includes: determining a status of an image signal received from an external source; and if it is determined that the status of the received image signal is instable, changing a channel according to one of an automatic channel selection mode and a manual channel selection mode. Thus, a user can directly select a channel having good receiving sensitivity according to a change in a wireless environment without requesting services.

Abstract: An oxidizing gas pressurization system capable of supplying protective cooling water into an oxidizing gas pressurization unit such that the protective cooling water serves as a protective film against strong oxidizing power and cools the heat generated in the pressurization unit is disclosed. The oxidizing gas pressurization system for pressurizing and supplying an oxidizing gas such as ozone and chlorine includes an oxidizing gas storage unit, an oxidizing gas pressurization unit for pressurizing the oxidizing gas supplied from the oxidizing gas storage unit at a high pressure and discharging the oxidizing gas, and a cooling water supply unit for supplying protective cooling water serving as a protective film against the oxidizing pas supplied into the oxidizing gas pressurization unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a media play system comprising a media player and a media interface in which a signal is transmitted from an external source to the media player. The media interface includes a cable to transmit the signal, and a memory to store cable information about characteristics of the cable. The media player includes a connection unit connected to the cable, a signal processor that processes a signal input through the connection unit, and a controller that processes the input signal through the connection unit in accordance with the cable information. Thus, the present invention provides a media player, a control method thereof, and a media play system including the same, in which a signal is optimally processed according to characteristics of a connection cable.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device capable of preventing a solution from penetrating a lower layer by forming a poly silicon layer stacked of the films having the different grain boundary structures at border, wherein the solution is used in the subsequent strip and cleaning process.

Abstract: Provided is a media player comprising a connector to which a cable for transmitting a media signal from an external source is connected, and a user manipulator, the media player including a signal processor for processing the media signal transmitted through the cable; a UI generator for generating a setting menu for setting characteristics of the cable; and a controller for controlling the signal processor to process the media signal on the basis of the set characteristics of the cable inputted through the setting menu by the user manipulator. The media player and a control method thereof provides a user interface (UI) allowing a user to input information about cable characteristics, and process a signal according to the cable characteristics inputted by a user.

Abstract: A multimedia output apparatus includes an audio port to receive a first audio signal, a connection port to receive a first video signal or both a second video signal and a second audio signal, a sensor to sense whether the connection port receives only the first video signal or both the second video signal and the second audio signal, a switch to select one of the second audio signal received through the connection port and the first audio signal received through the audio port to be output, and a controller to control the switch to output the first audio signal received through the audio port when the sensor senses that only the first video signal is received through the connection port and to output the second audio signal received through the connection port when the sensor senses that both the second video signal and the second audio signal are received through the connection port.