Abstract: A key input device applicable to a smart mat is provided, where the key input device includes a first layer in which a plurality of row contacts are formed, a second layer in which a plurality of column contacts are formed, an insulating layer disposed between the first and second layers to form an insulating region and a current carrying region, and a processor configured to detect that at least one of a plurality of key switches formed by the plurality of row contacts and the plurality of column contacts is pressed.

Abstract: A light emitting diode chip includes a substrate; a first conductivity type semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a mesa; a transparent electrode; a contact electrode; a current spreader; a first insulating reflection layer; a first pad electrode and a second pad electrode; and a second insulating reflection layer. The first insulating reflection layer covers one end of the substrate, the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, the mesa, the transparent electrode. The second insulating reflection layer is disposed on an opposite end of the substrate and includes a structure of a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR).

Abstract: A negative pressure room with a safety management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an interior space being under negative pressure and is provided in a movable form, so that the negative pressure room can be constructed promptly and economically in the event of a spreading infection, thereby enabling rapid and efficient quarantine treatment and observation of patients with confirmed and suspected infections, the negative pressure room is isolated from a general ward, thereby preventing the possibility of further infection to other patients or medical staff, and real-time monitoring whether negative pressure is appropriately generated in the interior space, air quality in the interior space, and the state of an isolated patient is enabled.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method for estimating blood pressure are provided. The apparatus for estimating blood pressure includes: a sensor configured to measure a pulse wave signal from an object; and a processor configured to obtain a mean arterial pressure (MAP) based on the pulse wave signal, configured to classify a phase of the obtained MAP according to at least one classification criterion, and to obtain a systolic blood pressure (SBP) by using an estimation model corresponding to the classified phase of the MAP among estimation models corresponding to respective phases of the MAP.

Abstract: A method of screening a skin whitening agent uses the stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF1) promoter region, the correlation between the expression amount of the skin pigment and the expression of the SDF1 promoter is observed and thus it is expected to be available in systems for pre-screening pigmentation substances and pigment reduction materials, and the drugs screened by the method is used for treatment of skin pigment-related diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are electronic devices and methods for managing container-based data by the electronic devices, by generating a first container storing first personalized information, when a communication connection with a first external electronic device is established, transmitting the first personalized information so that it is stored in a second container of the first external electronic device, receiving second personalized information and storing the second personalized information in the first container, and when a communication connection with a second external electronic device is established, transmitting the second personalized information so that it is stored in a third container of the second external electronic device.

Abstract: A light emitting diode chip includes a substrate; a first conductivity type semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a mesa; a transparent electrode; a contact electrode; a current spreader; a first insulating reflection layer; a first pad electrode and a second pad electrode; and a second insulating reflection layer. The first insulating reflection layer covers one end of the substrate, the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, the mesa, the transparent electrode. The second insulating reflection layer is disposed on an opposite end of the substrate and includes a structure of a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR).

Abstract: A flip chip type light emitting diode chip is disclosed. The light emitting diode chip includes a substrate; a first conductivity type semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a mesa disposed on a partial region of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, and including an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a transparent electrode; a contact electrode laterally spaced apart from the mesa; a current spreader electrically connected to the transparent electrode; a first insulating reflection layer covering the substrate; and a second insulating reflection layer disposed under the substrate, and including the distributed Bragg reflector.

Abstract: A light emitting diode including an n-type semiconductor layer, a mesa disposed on the n-type semiconductor layer and exposing a portion thereof, and including an active layer and a p-type semiconductor layer, first and second bonding pads electrically connected to the n-type and p-type semiconductor layers, respectively, and a first insulation layer at least partially disposed between the exposed portion of the n-type semiconductor layer exposed by the mesa and the second bonding pad, in which the exposed portion of the n-type semiconductor layer has a first portion having a shortest distance to the second bonding pad, the first insulation layer covers a portion of the p-type semiconductor layer disposed between the second bonding pad and the first portion of the n-type semiconductor layer, and the first insulation layer is disposed along an edge of the p-type semiconductor layer adjacent to the exposed portion of the n-type semiconductor layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information includes a sensor part configured to measure a pulse wave signal and a contact force of an object, while the object is in contact with the sensor part. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to extract a first feature from the measured pulse wave signal and the measured contact force, select one estimation model from a plurality of estimation models, based on a second feature of a user corresponding to the object, and estimate the bio-information, by inputting the extracted first features in the selected estimation model.

Abstract: A light emitting diode chip includes a substrate; a first conductivity type semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a mesa; a transparent electrode; a contact electrode; a current spreader; a first insulating reflection layer; a first pad electrode and a second pad electrode; and a second insulating reflection layer. The first insulating reflection layer covers one end of the substrate, the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, the mesa, the transparent electrode. The second insulating reflection layer is disposed on an opposite end of the substrate and includes a structure of a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR).

Abstract: A method of preventing or treating cutaneous pigmentation disease in a subject in need thereof, includes: providing a pharmaceutical composition comprising SDF1, an inducer or activator of SDF1, as an active ingredient; and administering the pharmaceutical composition to the subject, wherein the cutaneous pigmentation is prevented or treated, and the cutaneous pigmentation disease is selected from the group consisting of melasma, freckles, lentigo, nevus, pigmentation by drugs, pigmentation after inflammation and hyperpigmentation incurred from dermatitis.

Abstract: A method of receiving a call by recognizing a posture of a user in a portable terminal is provided. The method includes identifying whether a call reception event occurs, detecting a motion in which the user brings the portable terminal to an ear by using a posture detecting sensor, when the call reception event occurs, and connecting the call upon detecting the motion.

Abstract: A flip chip type light emitting diode chip is disclosed. The light emitting diode chip includes a substrate; a first conductivity type semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a mesa disposed on a partial region of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, and including an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a transparent electrode; a contact electrode laterally spaced apart from the mesa; a current spreader electrically connected to the transparent electrode; a first insulating reflection layer covering the substrate; and a second insulating reflection layer disposed under the substrate, and including the distributed Bragg reflector.

Abstract: A method of receiving a call by recognizing a posture of a user in a portable terminal is provided. The method includes identifying whether a call reception event occurs, detecting a motion in which the user brings the portable terminal to an ear by using a posture detecting sensor, when the call reception event occurs, and connecting the call upon detecting the motion.

Abstract: A light emitting diode including an n-type semiconductor layer, a mesa disposed on the n-type semiconductor layer and exposing a portion thereof, and including an active layer and a p-type semiconductor layer, first and second bonding pads electrically connected to the n-type and p-type semiconductor layers, respectively, and a first insulation layer at least partially disposed between the exposed portion of the n-type semiconductor layer exposed by the mesa and the second bonding pad, in which the exposed portion of the n-type semiconductor layer has a first portion having a shortest distance to the second bonding pad, the first insulation layer covers a portion of the p-type semiconductor layer disposed between the second bonding pad and the first portion of the n-type semiconductor layer, and the first insulation layer is disposed along an edge of the p-type semiconductor layer adjacent to the exposed portion of the n-type semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Provided is a speech enhancement method and a system therefor. The speech enhancement method includes receiving at least one speech signal; generating a first speech signal by performing a primary speech enhancement on the at least one speech signal; selecting a noise removing gain corresponding to the first speech signal from pre-learned noise removing gain information; and generating a second speech signal by performing a secondary speech enhancement on the first speech signal based on the selected noise removing gain.

Abstract: A method of receiving a call by recognizing a posture of a user in a portable terminal is provided. The method includes identifying whether a call reception event occurs, detecting a motion in which the user brings the portable terminal to an ear by using a posture detecting sensor, when the call reception event occurs, and connecting the call upon detecting the motion.

Abstract: A method of preventing or treating cutaneous pigmentation disease in a subject in need thereof, includes: providing a pharmaceutical composition comprising SDF1, an inducer or activator of SDF1, as an active ingredient; and administering the pharmaceutical composition to the subject, wherein the cutaneous pigmentation is prevented or treated, and the cutaneous pigmentation disease is selected from the group consisting of melasma, freckles, lentigo, nevus, pigmentation by drugs, pigmentation after inflammation and hyperpigmentation incurred from dermatitis.

Abstract: A method of receiving a call by recognizing a posture of a user in a portable terminal is provided. The method includes identifying whether a call reception event occurs, detecting a motion in which the user brings the portable terminal to an ear by using a posture detecting sensor, when the call reception event occurs, and connecting the call upon detecting the motion.