Abstract: A video decoding method for predicting a picture, which is split into equal-sized coding tree blocks, in units of blocks, the method includes: reconstructing a block vector for a current coding block in a current coding tree block to be decoded, by decoding block vector information from a bitstream, wherein the current coding block is one of blocks split from the current coding tree block in a tree structure; and setting, as a prediction block of the current coding block, a reference block indicated by the block vector in the picture in which the current coding block is located.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for deriving an intra-prediction mode are disclosed. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of deriving an intra-prediction mode, including (i) obtaining, based on reference line information indicating any one of a plurality of reference lines, most probable mode (MPM) information indicating whether an intra-prediction mode of a current block is included in an MPM list lacking a planar mode, (ii) determining, based on the reference line information and the MPM information, planar information indicating whether the intra-prediction mode of the current block is the planar mode, and (iii) deriving the intra-prediction mode of the current block by using the planar information.

Abstract: Provided is a method of operating a terminal. The method includes determining a profile item applicable to the profile view for the account based on an input received by the terminal and a coordinate indicating a position where the profile item is provided on the profile view. The method includes displaying the profile item on a screen of the terminal based on the determined profile item and the determined coordinate. The method includes receiving an input related to the profile item, and displaying a visual effect corresponding to the input on the screen.

Abstract: A driving circuit includes: a display driver to generate a horizontal synchronization signal and a vertical synchronization signal according to a first clock signal of a first oscillator; a sensor driver to generate a touch signal according to a second clock signal of a second oscillator; and a determination circuit to detect a cycle of at least one of the horizontal synchronization signal or the vertical synchronization signal according to the second clock signal, and output a detection signal when the cycle is out of a range. The determination circuit is a part of the display driver or the sensor driver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a wet master batch elastomer composition, comprising a first step of feeding silica particles and an organic silane coupling agent into an SSBR polymer solution; and a second step of grinding the silica particles, while stirring the SSBR polymer solution into which the silica particles and the organic silane coupling agent are fed, wherein a ratio of an average particle size of the ground silica particles to an average particle size of the silica particles is less than or equal to 0.8, and wherein the wet master batch elastomer composition has a bound rubber content of 30 to 80 wt. %.

Abstract: Disclosed are an inter-prediction method and an image decoding apparatus using the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an inter-prediction method including extracting a merge candidate flag and offset information from a bitstream, selecting a merge candidate corresponding to the extracted merge candidate flag from a merge candidate list including neighboring blocks of a current block as merge candidates, deciding a motion vector of the current block by applying the offset information to a motion vector of the selected merge candidate, and generating, as a prediction block of the current block, a block indicated by the motion vector of the current block in a reference picture referenced by the selected merge candidate.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for reconstructing a current block in units of sub-blocks included in the current block. The method includes: decoding transform coefficients in a transform block of the current block, sub-block information indicating a division form of the sub-blocks and transform type information indicating a transform type applied to the transform block from a bitstream; deriving a residual block of the current block from the transform coefficients on the basis of the transform type indicated by the transform type information and the sub-block information; and filtering boundaries of the sub-blocks in a reconstructed block of the current block derived on the basis of the residual block.

Abstract: A vehicle seat reinforcement device includes a leg portion mounted on a floor panel, a seat cushion frame slidably mounted on the leg portion, and a load reinforcing structure connected between the leg portion and the seat cushion frame, wherein when a seat belt anchorage load is transferred to the seat cushion frame, the seat cushion frame is locked to the leg portion by the load reinforcing structure.

Abstract: A reference signal (RS) transmission system to transmit a channel state information (CSI) RS for extraction of CSI to a relay and a macro terminal is disclosed. The base station transmits information on a sub frame containing the CSI RS to the relay or the macro terminal. The macro terminal and the relay receive the CSI RS using the information on the sub frame. The macro terminal and the relay extract the CSI using the CSI RS and transmit the extracted CSI to the base station.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present specification provides a method of preparing a copolymer, which includes steps of: (a) adding a polymerization initiator to a monomer mixture including an aromatic vinyl-based monomer, a first conjugated diene-based monomer, and a farnesene monomer to initiate a reaction; and (b) adding a second conjugated diene-based monomer.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present specification provides a method of preparing a copolymer, which includes steps of: (a) adding a polymerization initiator to a monomer mixture including an aromatic vinyl-based monomer, a first conjugated diene-based monomer, and a farnesene monomer to initiate a reaction; and (b) adding a second conjugated diene-based monomer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an external-use skin preparation composition containing an extract of a fermented product of Red yeast rice. More particularly, it relates to an external-use skin preparation composition capable of providing excellent antioxidant and anti-aging effects by containing, as an active ingredient, an extract of a fermented product of Red yeast rice, which is obtained by further fermenting Red yeast rice, red rice fermented with Monascus purpureus, with yeast.

Abstract: Provided is a copolymer composed of an aromatic vinyl monomer, a conjugated diene monomer, and a functional monomer including two or more nitrogen atoms and a method of preparing the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an araloside-based compound and, more particularly, to a composition for external application to skin, the composition comprising, as an active component, an araloside-based compound, including araloside X, araloside V and araloside VII. Thus, the composition restores skin markers damaged by external environmental stress, such as harmful substances or fine dusts, and reduces the expression of skin inflammatory factors to help the recovery of damaged skin, thereby providing effects, such as anti-oxidation, skin trouble suppression, anti-inflammation, or skin barrier improvement.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an external-use skin preparation composition containing an extract of a fermented product of Red yeast rice. More particularly, it relates to an external-use skin preparation composition capable of providing excellent antioxidant and anti-aging effects by containing, as an active ingredient, an extract of a fermented product of Red yeast rice, which is obtained by further fermenting Red yeast rice, red rice fermented withMonascus purpureus, with yeast.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an araloside-based compound and, more particularly, to a composition for external application to skin, the composition comprising, as an active component, an araloside-based compound, including araloside X, araloside V and araloside VII. Thus, the composition restores skin markers damaged by external environmental stress, such as harmful substances or fine dusts, and reduces the expression of skin inflammatory factors to help the recovery of damaged skin, thereby providing effects, such as anti-oxidation, skin trouble suppression, anti-inflammation, or skin barrier improvement.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of preparing a copolymer which includes (a) polymerizing an aromatic vinyl monomer and a conjugated diene-based monomer in the presence of a solvent, a first randomizing agent, and a catalyst to prepare a first copolymer including the aromatic vinyl monomer in an amount of 15 to 40 wt %; and (b) reacting the first copolymer with one or more of a second randomizing agent different from the first randomizing agent and an additional aromatic vinyl monomer to prepare a second copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for improving scalp condition and/or promoting hair restoration containing soyasaponin or a derivative thereof, which can be widely used as an external skin preparation for improving scalp condition and/or promoting hair growth and hair restoration, a cosmetic composition or a pharmaceutical composition, as the composition has high stability for skin without side effects, improves a scalp condition, and is effective in promoting hair growth and/or preventing hair loss by activating stem cells.

Abstract: Provided is a copolymer composed of an aromatic vinyl monomer, a conjugated diene monomer, and a functional monomer including two or more nitrogen atoms and a method of preparing the copolymer.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides an end-modified conjugated diene polymer represented by Formula 1 below: wherein p is a conjugated diene polymer chain; R1 to R7 are each independently C1-C20 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains; X is carbon (C), silicon (Si), or nitrogen (N); a is 1 or 2; and n is an integer of 1 to 200, and a method for preparing the same.