Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for fixing a solid immersion lens (SIL) in an optical system. The apparatus includes a first adapter; a second adapter screw-coupled to the inner surface of the first adapter and screw-coupled to the outer surface of a third adapter to pressurize a first O-ring; the third adapter screw-coupled to the inner surfaces of the second adapter and a fourth adapter; the fourth adapter screw-coupled to the outer surface of the third adapter to pressurize a second O-ring; the first and second O-rings elastically fixing an outer surface of a barrel of an infrared ray (IR) objective lens; and an SIL holder mounting the SIL onto the first adapter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method of detecting arbitrarily piled objects, and a device and a method for picking a detected object. The present invention may provide a device and a method of detecting an object, which extract a unique local characterized part of the object by using a visual sensor, detect an object region, and estimate a posture from the detected object region. Also the present invention may provide an object picking system capable of being applied to an actual production process, such as assembling or packaging, in a cell producing method.

Abstract: Disclosed are a quantum key distribution terminal and system. An optical transceiving device and an electronics media board in a quantum key distribution system are organically integrated into a whole through an electronics back panel. A quantum key distribution terminal with a compact structure and a high integration level is provided, so that uniform testing, maintenance and management for various components in the quantum key distribution system can be realized, thereby realizing the integration and terminalization of the key distribution system. The same quantum key distribution terminal can also be used to conduct flexible networking, thereby setting up a quantum key distribution system on a point to point, local area network or metropolitan area network scale.

Abstract: The invention provides for treatment of MUC1+/ER?+/? cancers using an anti-MUC1 therapy, optionally including an anti-ER? therapy. In particular, the invention addresses the treatment of tamoxifen-resistant cancers, using MUC1+, and optionally anti-ER? therapy.

Abstract: A bit interleaver, a bit-interleaved coded modulation (BICM) device and a bit interleaving method are disclosed herein. The bit interleaver includes a first memory, a processor, and a second memory. The first memory stores a low-density parity check (LDPC) codeword having a length of 64800 and a code rate of 4/15. The processor generates an interleaved codeword by interleaving the LDPC codeword on a bit group basis. The size of the bit group corresponds to a parallel factor of the LDPC codeword. The second memory provides the interleaved codeword to a modulator for quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK) modulation.

Abstract: A multi-function lighting system is provided. A design of multiplex configuration of a multi-diode lighting module and a design of optical time domain modulation of an electric controlling system are applied to a lighting system which senses environmental conditions to automatically or artificially change a color, a light intensity and a color-temperature of a light to influence people's feelings and moods. At the same time, the environmental sensing device further feedbacks an information of humidity or temperature so that parameter of optimum light environment can be set accordingly. The multi-diode lighting module is applied to the design of the lighting system, such that the lighting system can be manufactured in a customization way to meet varied requirements in the landscaping and optical designs, not only reducing the cost and increasing mass production rate but also providing multi-functions including landscaping lighting, ergonomic lighting, plant lighting and air purifying.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for providing safe driving information. The method includes building a database including group information obtained by grouping driving environment information and driving situation information according to attributes of the driving environment information and the driving situation information, and provision forms and provision timings of safe driving information determined according to conditions in groups; collecting driving environment information, driving situation information, obstacle information, and information on a driver's line of sight in real time; determining a provision form and a provision timing of safe driving information based on the collected information and the database; and providing the safe driving information according to the determined provision form and timing.

Abstract: A resource management system includes first and second opening/closing control mechanisms and a grid manager. The first and second control mechanisms each include: a controller to transmit a signal between a resource supply source and a load, a monitor to monitor a state of a resource from the source, a storage to store a policy defining the signal corresponding to the state of the resource from the source; and a path controller to generate the signal based on a monitoring result of the monitor and the policy. The grid manager includes: a third monitor to monitor the state of the resource from the first source; and a third path controller to generate at least one of the first and second signals by controlling at least one of the first path and second path controllers based on a monitoring result of the third monitor.

Abstract: An inter-prediction method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: deriving motion information of a current block; and generating a prediction block for the current block on the basis of the derived motion information. According to the present invention, computational complexity can be reduced and encoding efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: Methods for use of a multi-arm polyethylene glycol (PEG) modifier in modification of asparaginase. The described multi-arm PEG modifier enhances the subunit interaction of a multimeric protein to maintain the multimeric protein in a polymerized form, thereby improving the stability of the multimeric protein, maintaining the bioactivity of the multimeric protein, and reducing the probability of exposure of the antigen binding site after depolymerization of the subunits, so as to reduce the immunogenicity.

Abstract: In a luminescent diode and a method for manufacturing the same, a planar buried heterostructure (PBH) and a ridge waveguide structure are combined, so that the luminescent diode can be operated to generate a high output of 100 mW or more at low current. Further, it is possible to reduce electro-optic loss. In addition, the luminescent diode is applied to a wavelength tunable external cavity laser, so that it is possible to provide an external cavity laser having excellent output characteristics.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a signal through an unlicensed band includes: a processor, a memory, and a radio frequency unit, wherein the processor executes a program stored in the memory to perform: receiving a secondary synchronization signal (SSS) in at least one remaining subframe except a subframe 0 or a subframe 5 of a plurality of subframes included in a discovery signal measurement timing configuration (DMTC), and detecting the SSS by using a subframe number of the subframe 0 or the subframe 5.

Abstract: An inter-prediction method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: deriving motion information of a current block; and generating a prediction block for the current block on the basis of the derived motion information. According to the present invention, computational complexity can be reduced and encoding efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: Provided are 1-(3-aminopropyl) substituted cyclic amine compounds as represented by formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers, diastereoisomers, racemates and mixtures thereof, and a method of synthesizing said 1-(3-aminopropyl) substituted cyclic amine compounds by using aromatic heterocyclic formaldehyde as raw material. Said compounds can be used as CCR 5 antagonist for the treatment of HIV infection.

Abstract: A method of producing hexagonal plate-like zinc oxide particles having a sharp particle size distribution (i.e., a relatively uniform particle size) at a high weight yield and a high percent yield is provided. The method of producing hexagonal plate-like zinc oxide particles of the present invention comprises mixing by stirring an aqueous hexamethylenetetramine (HMT) solution, a solution of an anionic surfactant in a water-insoluble organic solvent, and optionally water to form a microemulsion containing an aqueous phase of an aqueous hexamethylenetetramine solution having a molar concentration of 0.05 M or more; dropwise adding an aqueous zinc salt solution to the microemulsion; and heating the microemulsion containing the aqueous zinc salt solution to a reaction temperature of 80° C. or more without using any autoclave to form hexagonal plate-like zinc oxide particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a crucible that exhibits stable evaporation efficiency and durability with respect to Al, is used in an evaporation source of an electron-beam evaporator, and includes a storage unit, which includes a wall and a bottom and in which a deposition material is placed, and a wetting prevention unit that includes another wall, which is taller than the wall of the storage unit, and another bottom, and is combined with an exterior of the storage unit. The wetting prevention unit is provided so that only the wall of the storage unit is wet with Al, and accordingly, the lifespan of the crucible is lengthened. Further, contact with the ceramic material in order to prevent wetting is minimized, thereby preventing a reduction in the physical properties of the thin film due to the impurities mixed with the deposited Al.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present application, an operator provides entries into the computer workstation indicative of an evaluation. Assessment of the entries takes place relative to data representative of a corresponding multiple resource neuroenergetic model for the cognitively demanding activity. Generation of an operator instruction results from the assessment that is provided to the operator through the computer workstation. The operator instruction directs the operator to take a break from the cognitively demanding activity based on the assessment.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a stator module and a magnetic field generating structure which includes a magnetizer and an electrically conducting pipe. The electrically conducting pipe is wound around the magnetizer and has a passage inside. The passage has an outlet and an inlet opposite to each other. The electrically conducting pipe has a current input portion and a current output portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a terminal including: receiving a CSI-RS from a base station, generating CSI feedback information including indicators such as RI, PTI, and BI and a first PMI and a second PMI that are elements of a double codebook, on the basis of the CSI-RS and transmits the CSI feedback information to the base station through an uplink subframe corresponding to predetermined feedback periodicity.

Abstract: Disclosed are operation methods of communication node supporting device to device communications in communication system. The operation method of the communication node comprises receiving relay operation criterion information from a base station; when it is determined that the first communication node supports a relay function based on the relay operation criterion information, transmitting a first message indicating that the first communication node supports the relay function to the base station; and when a second message which instructs performing of the relay function is received from the base station in response to the first message, relaying communications between the base station and a second communication node by performing the relay function.