Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing peramivir trihydrate, which is an inhibitor of neuraminidase infection, as an anti-influenza agent. According to the production method of the present invention, peramivir trihydrate can be produced with high yield and stability through a process suitable for producing excellent pharmaceuticals and quality control standards (GMP) without using highly-toxic methanol and activated carbon.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an operation progressing condition that is considered when the image forming apparatus enters an apparatus protection mode. Further, a method of controlling the image forming apparatus includes receiving an apparatus protection mode entry condition of the image forming apparatus, detecting the temperature of the image forming apparatus or the number of continuously printed sheets, judging whether or not the apparatus protection mode entry condition is satisfied, if the temperature of the image forming apparatus is higher than a predetermined temperature or the number of continuously printed sheets is greater than the predetermined number of sheets, and maintaining a basic printing operation of the image forming apparatus, if the apparatus protection mode entry condition is not satisfied, thereby increasing user's satisfaction and operation efficiency.

Abstract: A reticle discerning device includes a memory in which images of to-be-illuminated patterns of a plurality of reticles are stored as reference pattern images, respectively, a detection unit comprising an optical image sensor, and a processing unit connected to the memory and to the detection unit. The processing unit is operative to compare the reference pattern images with images detected by the optical image sensor of the detection unit. The reticle discerning device is used in exposure equipment having a stocker in which the reticles are stocked, an exposure apparatus, and a reticle transfer robot that transfers a selected one of the reticles from the stocker to the exposure apparatus. The detection unit captures an image of the pattern of the selected reticle and uses the image to discern the reticle and ensure that the correct reticle is transferred to the exposure apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for protecting a fixing unit from overheating and to reduce a warm-up time of a fixing unit, and an image forming apparatus using the same are disclosed. According to aspects of the present invention, a temperature of the fixing unit is detected, the detected temperature and a first reference temperature are compared, and the temperature of the fixing unit is controlled based on results of the comparison while the controller is turned on and performs initialization. Once controller initialization is completed, the detected temperature is compared to a second reference temperature and an interrupt of the fixing unit heating power occurs when the detected temperature exceeds the second reference temperature.

Abstract: Semiconductor device fabrication equipment and a method of using the same minimize the total time that a wafer spends being transferred through the equipment and the number of times the wafer is transferred between respective parts of the equipment. The semiconductor fabrication equipment includes a first apparatus used for performing a first process on a wafer, a second apparatus linked in-line to the first apparatus and used for performing a second process consecutive to the first process with respect to the fabrication of a semiconductor device from the wafer, and a speed regulator connected to the first and second apparatuses. The speed regulator detects durations of the first and second processes, respectively, compares the durations, and makes a determination as to whether the duration of the first process is shorter than the duration of the second process.

Abstract: A reticle discerning device includes a memory in which images of to-be-illuminated patterns of a plurality of reticles are stored as reference pattern images, respectively, a detection unit comprising an optical image sensor, and a processing unit connected to the memory and to the detection unit. The processing unit is operative to compare the reference pattern images with images detected by the optical image sensor of the detection unit. The reticle discerning device is used in exposure equipment having a stocker in which the reticles are stocked, an exposure apparatus, and a reticle transfer robot that transfers a selected one of the reticles from the stocker to the exposure apparatus. The detection unit captures an image of the pattern of the selected reticle and uses the image to discern the reticle and ensure that the correct reticle is transferred to the exposure apparatus.