Abstract: An apparatus and method to decrease bit rate through direct control of video compression parameters when compressing a video. The video compressing apparatus may use a Region of Interest (ROI)-dependent compression parameter and may include a ROI estimating part, a parameter allocating part, and a compression part. The ROI estimating part may estimate the ROI of an input video. The parameter allocating part may allocate a compression parameter to each region of the input video based on the estimated ROI information. The compression part may compress the input video by applying the parameter allocated to each region. A higher compression rate may be achieved by allocating a higher bit rate to the ROI and a lower bit rate to non-ROI regions.

Abstract: A computing system includes a docking station and a computing device. The docking station includes a first connector. The computing device includes a second connector, a processor, a storage unit, and a wireless communication unit. The second connector, the storage unit, and the wireless communication unit are coupled to the processor. The second connector is detachably and electrically coupled to the first connector of the docking station. The computing device is configured to transmit content to the docking station for display by the first and second connectors. Thus, the computing system has advantages of mobility and operability.

Abstract: An adaptive video analyzing method for compressing a video in a video processing system for compressing a video after determining a resolution per each frame of the video. The adaptive video analyzing apparatus may include an analyzing part to determine the resolution in accordance with a pre-determined standard, and a compressing part to compress the video based on the determined resolution.

Abstract: A pallet for transferring a glass plate includes: a lower frame; an upper frame seated on a top of the lower frame to allow a glass plate to be seated; and a side clamp comprising: a fixating plate provided on a side of the upper frame to prevent horizontal shaking of the glass plate; and a distance adjusting part making the fixating plate approach or move away from the glass plate at a predetermined distance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel method for preparing an arylnaphthalene lignan compound. In synthesis of arylnaphthalene lignan compounds and derivatives according to the present disclosure, a naphthalene backbone may be constructed first and an aryl group may be introduced at the final stage. Through this, various kinds of derivatives that could not be prepared from the existing methods can be synthesized effectively. Further, the synthesis method according to the present disclosure is appropriate for large-scale production.

Abstract: A computing system includes a docking station and a computing device. The docking station includes a first connector. The computing device includes a second connector, a processor, a storage unit, and a wireless communication unit. The second connector, the storage unit, and the wireless communication unit are coupled to the processor. The second connector is detachably and electrically coupled to the first connector of the docking station. The computing device is configured to transmit content to the docking station for display by the first and second connectors. Thus, the computing system has advantages of mobility and operability.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for reducing noise generated in a wireless charging device. A method for reducing noise in a wireless charging device may include: outputting a pulse of a first voltage to a first coil in a first period and monitoring a variation in a response current according to feedback of the output pulse to check whether an object is located on the wireless charging device; checking whether communication with the object is possible when the object is located on the wireless charging device; and, when communication with the object is not possible, outputting a pulse of a second voltage lower than the first voltage to the first coil in the first period to check whether the object is located on the wireless charging device. Accordingly, noise generated in the wireless charging device can be reduced.

Abstract: A connector, configured to extend a plurality of interfaces, includes a housing and a plurality of pins extending out of the housing. The housing is designed to accommodate a plurality of contacts spaced apart in sequentially numbered contact locations including HDMI contact locations designated for a HDMI port, configured to couple to at least one HDMI interface via HDMI pins of the plurality of pins; USB contact locations designated for a USB port; a power contact location designated for a power port; and a detection contact location designated for a detection port, configured to detect the types and quantities of the plurality of interfaces via a detection pin. A docking station and a connecting assembly with the connector are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is an antiviral agent against animal viruses. The antiviral agent contains a protein or a nucleic acid sequence encoding the protein, as an active ingredient, the protein having binding ability and degrading ability to foreign nucleic acid chains invaded in an animal cell and that has no cytotoxicity to the animal cell itself. Also provided is an antiviral animal cell containing the protein according to the present invention, or the nucleic acid sequence encoding the protein. The antiviral agent and antiviral animal cell exhibit advantageous effects in that they selectively degrade foreign nucleic acid chains invaded in an animal cell and have no cytotoxicity to the animal cell, thus causing no death of the animal cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-effect desalination apparatus by partially dosing acids into only evaporators corresponding to a relatively high temperature part, while dosing a polymer-based anti-scalant into all the evaporators, to minimize a risk of a scale and corrosion with maximizing a top brine temperature of desalination facility, and a desalination method using the same.

Abstract: Integrated processing of multimedia signals can eliminate unnecessary signal processors and converters without losing the functionality of typical home entertainment system components. The integrated system includes a main player that captures and processes signals digitally, a dummy display, and a dummy speaker. The dummy display may only have a display panel and a panel driver. The dummy speaker may only have a driving unit and no crossover logic. The main player may have a PC architecture and process all signals digitally for outputting signals tailored for the display device and the individual driving units of the dummy speaker. The integrated system may generate parameters for optimizing display of a video source. These parameters can be shared among users over a network connection.

Abstract: A digital display device and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The method of controlling a digital display device connected to at least one network and at least one memory includes receiving content (e.g., a TV program, etc.) over the at least one network, calculating memory capacity of an internal or external memory, storing the received content (e.g., a TV program, etc.) in the internal or external memory according to the calculated result, accessing the internal or external memory if a specific channel is selected, extracting the content (e.g., a TV program, etc.) stored in the accessed internal or external memory, and outputting video data and audio data corresponding to the extracted content (e.g., a TV program, etc.).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for enrichment culturing of anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacteria, including: a reactor containing a culture medium containing ammonium and nitrite; and activated sludge beads in which the anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacteria in the culture medium are supported, wherein the amount of the activated sludge beads is 25-35% based on the volume of the culture medium. Because loss of the anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacteria is minimized and the beads have good mechanical strength, the apparatus for enrichment culturing of anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacteria can be operated for a long time.

Abstract: Integrated processing of audio/video signals can eliminate unnecessary signal processors and converters without losing the functionality of typical home entertainment system components. The integrated system includes a main player that captures and processes signals digitally, a dummy display, and a dummy speaker. The dummy display may only have a display panel and a panel driver. The dummy speaker may only have a driving unit and no crossover logic. The main player may have a PC architecture and process all signals digitally for outputting signals tailored for the display device and the individual driving units of the dummy speaker. The integrated system may also provide dynamic signal adjustments based on the surrounding environment. The main player may include a storage device and can process media content stored therein to produce supplemental information to provide an optimal audiovisual experience. This supplemental information can be shared among users over a network connection.