Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an X-ray image are provided. The method includes obtaining an X-ray image of an object, performing image analysis on a tissue of interest in an area other than an interference target region in the obtained X-ray image, and performing image processing on an entirety of the obtained X-ray image based on information on the analyzed tissue of interest and generating a final X-ray image.

Abstract: An anti-fuse array includes: a plurality of first transistors having a matrix structure over a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of second transistors respectively disposed adjacent to first ends of the plurality of first transistors along a first direction of the matrix structure; and a plurality of third transistors respectively disposed at second ends of the plurality of first transistors along a second direction.

Abstract: In an aspect, a negative active material, a negative electrode and a lithium battery including the negative active material, and a method of manufacturing the negative active material is provided. The negative active material includes a silicon-based active material substrate; a metal oxide nanoparticle disposed on a surface of the silicon-based active material substrate. An initial irreversible capacity of the lithium battery may be decreased and lifespan characteristics may be improved by using the negative active material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an autonomic network management system which includes: an active measurement unit that measures and analyzes a network state in an active measurement scheme; a passive measurement unit that measures and analyzes the network state in a passive measurement scheme; an autonomic management control unit that respectively receives the measured and analyzed results of the network from the active measurement unit and the passive measurement unit to determine the network state; and a transmission path control unit that receives a transmission path message from the autonomic management control unit to control a transmission path according to the transmission path message.

Abstract: A method of processing an image is provided. The method includes estimating a thickness of an object that includes at least two materials, from a radiation image taken with radiations of at least two energy bands; and generating an image by comparing the estimated thickness to a thickness of a local region and extracting a region of interest.

Abstract: An image diagnosis apparatus and method may emit radiation to a target object, may compress the target object in response to the emitted radiation, and may collect a plurality of images with respect to the compressed target object in response to the emitted radiation. An elastic image with respect to the target object may be generated based on the plurality of collected images.

Abstract: A solar cell module and a method of manufacturing the same. The solar cell module includes: a solar cell that includes a light absorption layer including a p-type compound semiconductor, a buffer layer disposed on the light absorption layer, and a window layer that is disposed on the buffer layer and includes an n-type metal oxide semiconductor; a reflection-prevention layer disposed on the window layer of the solar cell; an adhesive layer disposed on the reflection-prevention layer; and a cover layer disposed on the adhesive layer, wherein the reflection-prevention layer includes an organic compound.

Abstract: An anti-reflective coating film is formed from a coating solution composition that includes a silane-based precursor. When measured via Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy using a wavelength of 1064 nm, the coating solution composition exhibits a peak intensity ratio IB/IA and a peak intensity ratio IC/IA of equal to or greater than 0.47, respectively. The peak intensity IB is in a range of about 930 cm?1 to about 960 cm?1, the peak intensity IA is in a range of about 1110 cm?1 to about 1130 cm?1, and the peak intensity IC is in a range of about 1020 cm?1 to about 1050 cm?1. A solar cell including the anti-reflective coating film, and a method of predicting the strength of the anti-reflective coating film for the solar cell have been disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid crystal panel includes an upper polarizing plate and a lower polarizing plate whose absorption axes are disposed to be parallel to each other, a liquid crystal cell disposed between the upper polarizing plate and the lower polarizing plate, and a polarization rotating layer which is disposed between the upper polarizing plate and the lower polarizing plate to rotate linearly polarized light by 85° to 95°, and has reverse wavelength dispersion characteristics, thereby preventing deflection of the liquid crystal panel and improving visibility properties.

Abstract: The present application discloses and claims an individually packaged, absorbent article of enhanced length, and including at least two sets of wings, which article is folded into a compact package form, and which package in being unfolded by a consumer, results in less operation steps by the consumer for donning of the article, and for disposal of the package.

Abstract: An anti-fuse includes a single transistor formed over an active region of a semiconductor substrate and entering a fuse cut state by a threshold voltage being varied upon receiving a voltage applied thereto. The single transistor includes a device isolation film formed in the semiconductor substrate to define the active region, and a liner trap film formed between the device isolation film and the active region in such a manner that electrons are trapped in the liner trap film upon receiving the voltage.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging control method includes combining a plurality of images by applying a first weight to the plurality of images, displaying a composite image, acquired by combining the plurality of images, newly receiving a second weight with respect to the composite image, recombining the plurality of images based on the received second weight, and displaying a recombined image, acquired by recombining the plurality of images.

Abstract: The radiographic image generation method includes acquiring a plurality of radiographic images corresponding to the number of radiation dose portions by emitting radiation to an object by dividing a radiation exposure dose into the radiation dose portions, and by detecting the emitted radiation, and matching the plurality of acquired radiographic images.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus and method for controlling the X-ray imaging apparatus are provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source configured to generate and emit X-rays onto an object, an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-rays transmitted through the object and convert the X-rays into an electrical signal, a heating portion located at an upper portion of the X-ray detector configured to contact a lower part of the object, a heat transfer portion configured to transfer heat produced in the X-ray source to the heating portion, and a thermal insulation member located between the X-ray detector and the heating portion configured to block heat from being transferred to the X-ray detector.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method of acquiring images created by penetration of a radioactive ray. The apparatus includes a scintillator to generate a light signal in response to an irradiated radioactive ray, and to change an advancing direction of the generate light signal, a light receiving unit to receive the light signal whose advancing direction is changed, and a signal processing unit to convert the received light signal into an electrical signal, and acquire an image corresponding to the penetrated irradiated radioactive ray based on the converted electrical signal.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-energy x-ray system, an image processing apparatus for discriminating a multi-energy x-ray material, and an image processing method for material discrimination of a multi-energy x-ray system. The image processing apparatus for discriminating a multi-energy x-ray material according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a table for recording attenuation information and multi-energy x-ray spectrum information which correspond to one or more materials; an initial image estimating portion for estimating an initial image of each of the materials with respect to a projection image of each of the energy bands generated when a multi-energy x-ray spectrum passes through a detecting target formed with one or more materials; and an image update portion for updating the initial image as the material discrimination image using the estimated initial image and the spectrum information recorded in the table and the attenuation information recorded in the table.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method of acquiring images created by penetration of a radioactive ray. The apparatus includes a scintillator to generate a light signal in response to an irradiated radioactive ray, and to change an advancing direction of the generate light signal, a light receiving unit to receive the light signal whose advancing direction is changed, and a signal processing unit to convert the received light signal into an electrical signal, and acquire an image corresponding to the penetrated irradiated radioactive ray based on the converted electrical signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for acquiring a MEX image includes an X-ray source to generate and irradiate a multi-peak X-ray spectrum onto an object, and an energy identifying detector to obtain a MEX generated when the irradiated multi-peak X-ray spectrum passes through an object.

Abstract: Disclosed are an X-ray imaging apparatus that captures one or more images of an inner part of the human body or the like, and a method for controlling the apparatus. In particular, an imaging system includes an X-ray generator which is configured to irradiate a target object with X-rays, a detector which is configured to detect X-rays which are emitted at a plurality of times and which have propagated through the target object, a driver which is configured to change a position of the X-ray generator or the detector, an image processor which is configured to generate a plurality of X-ray images from the detected X-rays and to compare the plurality of X-ray images in order to generate at least one difference image, and a controller which is configured to detect tissues which constitute the target object based on the at least one difference image.