Abstract: Provided are a biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic polyester copolymer having excellent hydrolysis resistance and high viscosity which has a carboxyl end group (CEG) content of 15 mg KOH/g or less, a ratio (Mz/Mn) of a z-average molecular weight (Mz) to a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 3 to 15, and a melt index (MI) of 5 g/10 min or less as measured under conditions of a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM D 1238. A method of preparing a biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic polyester copolymer is provided, including adding a chain extender and an anti-hydrolysis agent to an aliphatic-aromatic polyester pre-copolymer over time, whereby a significant viscosity rise and improvement of hydrolysis resistance may be implemented simultaneously.

Abstract: Provided is a biodegradable polyester polymer comprising a polymerization reaction product of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, an C6-30 aromatic dicarboxylic acid, an aliphatic diol, and a branching agent, and wherein the biodegradable polyester polymer has a ratio of z-average molecular weight (Mz) to weight average molecular weight (Mw) (“Mz/Mw”) greater than 2 and an easy-tear film including the same. The biodegradable film has excellent mechanical properties to effectively protect a product inside the packaging but also be easily opened in a controlled manner without excessive force and at the same time, provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to non-degradable plastics.

Abstract: A battery pack mounting structure of a vehicle includes: a frame side member of a chassis frame provided so that an upper end portion thereof is located at a position spaced downward by a predetermined reference downward distance from a step height set in consideration of ease of boarding of passengers; a battery case provided so that a battery accommodated in the battery case overlaps the frame side member in a horizontal direction thereof; a case side portion forming a side surface of the battery case, coupled to a lower side of the frame side member, and including a lower end portion aligned with a lowest ground height of the vehicle; and a case lower plate forming the battery case while supporting a lower side of the battery and disposed at a position spaced upwards from the lowest ground height.

Abstract: An embodiment rear side member of a vehicle includes a front portion extending forward in a vehicle length direction, a rear portion extending rearward in the vehicle length direction and disposed offset to an inside of the vehicle with respect to the front portion, and a transition portion in a curved shape connecting a rear end of the front portion and a front end of the rear portion and passing through both a first point configured to engage with a first arm of a first type suspension and a second point configured to engage with a second arm of a second type suspension different from the first type suspension.

Abstract: A battery pack mounting structure of a vehicle includes: a frame side member of a chassis frame provided so that an upper end portion thereof is located at a position spaced downward by a predetermined reference downward distance from a step height set in consideration of ease of boarding of passengers; a battery case provided so that a battery accommodated in the battery case overlaps the frame side member in a horizontal direction thereof; a case side portion forming a side surface of the battery case, coupled to a lower side of the frame side member, and including a lower end portion aligned with a lowest ground height of the vehicle; and a case lower plate forming the battery case while supporting a lower side of the battery and disposed at a position spaced upwards from the lowest ground height.

Abstract: A lighting device irradiating light to different locations includes a light irradiation unit that generates light; an optical path adjustment unit that adjusts a path of the light radiated from the light irradiation unit to allow a road surface pattern to be formed at a predetermined location on a road surface around a vehicle; and a driving unit that adjusts the optical path adjustment unit to allow the road surface pattern to be formed at different locations on the road surface around the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided are a biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic polyester copolymer having excellent hydrolysis resistance and high viscosity which has a carboxyl end group (CEG) content of 15 mg KOH/g or less, a ratio (Mz/Mn) of a z-average molecular weight (Mz) to a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 3 to 15, and a melt index (MI) of 5 g/10 min or less as measured under conditions of a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM D 1238. A method of preparing a biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic polyester copolymer is provided, including adding a chain extender and an anti-hydrolysis agent to an aliphatic-aromatic polyester pre-copolymer over time, whereby a significant viscosity rise and improvement of hydrolysis resistance may be implemented simultaneously.

Abstract: A medical handling device comprises an instrument holder for holding an observation instrument that is equipped with an image capturing unit for capturing an image section. The handling device further comprises a robotic handling unit that supports the instrument holder and a control device that comprises a handling control unit for controlling the robotic handling unit and an instrument control unit for controlling the observation instrument. An input device is coupled to the control device for selecting an image section to be reproduced. The control device is adapted to control the robotic handling unit in response to user inputs at the input device to change the captured image section. The control device is adapted to convert operating commands at the input device into movement instructions, depending on a present orientation of the image capturing unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating alopecia areata acting as a functional antagonist for SIP receptor's subtypes S1PR1 and S1PR4, and more particularly, relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing as an active ingredient a sphingolipid compound acting as a functional antagonist for S1PR1 and S1PR4, does not cause cardiovascular side effects, and is effective in preventing or treating alopecia areata.

Abstract: An embodiment vehicle headrest device includes a headrest including a pad portion configured to contact and support a sitting passenger's head and a cover portion positioned behind the pad portion, the pad portion being configured to move diagonally, a main frame coupled to a headrest stay and configured to move upwards/downwards along the headrest stay, and a motor module portion connected to the pad portion and the main frame such that, in operation, the motor module portion is configured to move an entirety of the headrest, including the main frame, upwards/downwards or to move only the pad portion diagonally.

Abstract: A camera module includes a plurality of lens modules having mutually different optical axes, a plurality of reflective members configured to change a path of light passing through at least one of the plurality of lens modules, and a housing having an internal space in which at least one of the plurality of lens modules is disposed. The plurality of lens modules include a first lens module including at least one lens disposed along a first optical axis, a second lens module including at least one lens disposed along a second optical axis, and a third lens module including at least one lens disposed along a third optical axis. The plurality of reflective members include a first reflective member opposing both the first lens module and the second lens module, and a second reflective member opposing both the second lens module and the third lens module.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display device includes a substrate having a display area and a peripheral area; a pad disposed on the substrate in the peripheral area; a first conductive pattern disposed on one side of the display area in the peripheral area and electrically connected to the pad; a second conductive pattern disposed on the substrate in the peripheral area and disposed on an opposite side of the first conductive pattern; a first connection electrode disposed on the first conductive pattern in the peripheral area and electrically connected to the first conductive pattern; and a second connection electrode disposed on the second conductive pattern in the peripheral area and electrically connected to the second conductive pattern. A cathode electrode of a light emitting diode is disposed on the first and second connection electrodes and electrically connected to the first and second connection electrodes.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first element separation structure, a second element separation structure, and a third element separation structure sequentially disposed along a first direction and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a first active pattern extending in the first direction between the first element separation structure and the second element separation structure; a second active pattern extending in the first direction between the second element separation structure and the third element separation structure and separated from the first active pattern by the second element separation structure; a first gate electrode extending in the second direction on the first active pattern; and a plurality of second gate electrodes extending in the second direction on the second active pattern, wherein a width of the first active pattern in the second direction is greater than a width of the second active pattern in the second direction.

Abstract: A medical handling device comprises an instrument holder for holding an observation instrument that is equipped with an image capturing unit for capturing an image section of an object plane. The handling device further comprises a robotic handling unit that supports the instrument holder and a control device that comprises a handling control unit for controlling the robotic handling unit and an instrument control unit for controlling the observation instrument. An input device is coupled to the control device for selecting an image section to be reproduced. The control device is adapted to detect a present orientation of the observation instrument and to control the robotic handling unit, while taking into account the present orientation of the observation instrument, in response to user inputs at the input device. The observation instrument is movable with respect to a pivot point in the object plane at a defined object distance along a curved path.

Abstract: A pre-lithiation reaction chamber apparatus including a pre-lithiation reaction vessel which can prevent harmful effects caused by water that may be generated during pre-lithiation is provided. The pre-lithiation reaction vessel includes an electrolyte including a lithium salt, a negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery and a lithium ion-supplying member. Each of the negative electrode for the lithium secondary battery and the lithium ion-supplying member is at least partially in contact with the electrolyte. The pre-lithiation reaction chamber apparatus further includes a water-capturing vessel. The water-capturing vessel includes water-capturing powder, a container configured to receive the water-capturing powder, and a position-changing member configured to change a position of the water-capturing powder in the container.

Abstract: A medical handling device which includes an instrument holder that supports and instrument and a robotic handling unit that supports the instrument hold, and a control device. The control device has a handling control unit that controls the robotic handling unit and an instrument control unit that controls the instrument. The control device has an interface for at least one input device. An input device is coupled to the interface. The input device is operable in a first operating mode to control the instrument and in a second operating mode to control the robotic handling unit. An enabling switch activates the second operating mode, in which the robotic handling unit is movable in response to input commands at the input device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein relates to an electrode sheet drying device including a guide roller having a plurality of perforated holes formed on the outer circumferential surface, and the guide roller is configured to vacuum cling an electrode sheet to prevent an electrode sheet from being lifted from the guide roller during a drying process, thereby having an effect of mitigating the occurrence of creases in a non-coated part and preventing lifting of a current collector and the occurrence of cracks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a meta-structure. The meta-structure includes a lower electrode, a lower insulating layer on the lower electrode, a lower metal oxide layer on the lower insulating layer, a metal layer on the lower metal oxide layer, an upper metal oxide layer on the metal layer, an upper insulating layer on the upper metal oxide layer, and antenna electrodes on the upper insulating layer.

Abstract: A storage device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with attached semiconductor chips, each including a memory, and with at least one wire coupling the semiconductor chips. The storage device includes a case including a first case surrounding a top portion of the printed circuit board and a second case surrounding a bottom portion of the printed circuit board. A sidewall of the first case and a protrusion of the second case form a concavo-convex structure. The sidewall of the first case and the protrusion of the second case cover a side of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode display is disclosed. In one aspect, the display includes a scan line formed over a substrate, a data line formed over the substrate, and a driving voltage line configured to receive a driving voltage. The data line and driving voltage line cross the scan line and are electrically insulated from the scan line. A switching transistor is electrically connected to the scan line and the data line and includes a switching drain electrode. A driving transistor includes a driving source electrode electrically connected to the switching drain electrode and a driving gate electrode including a first storage electrode. A storage line includes a second storage electrode overlapping the first storage electrode. An OLED is electrically connected to the driving transistor, the second storage electrode including an extension at least partially overlapping the data line.