Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating surface near-field light resulting from light emitted from a light source that passes through a scattering layer is disclosed. Also, a method of finding a phase of incident light to cause constructive interference at a target spot using light scattering to manipulate the surface near-field.

Abstract: A method of organizing a user-customizable content adaptation object being performed on a user-customizable content adaptation object organizing server, the server being coupled to a user terminal, the method includes: (a) selecting a layout comprising at least one object collector; (b) generating at least one content adaptation object, each corresponding to a computer executable object and being capable of receiving a remote response by the user terminal or being applicable to the user terminal; and (c) inserting the at least one content adaptation object into the at least one object collector based on a property and a number of objects acceptable in the at least one object collector.

Abstract: Disclosed are a carbon dioxide separating material comprising a polyamine carrier in which a polyamine having at least two isopropyl groups on one or more of the nitrogen atoms is loaded on a support, and a method for separating or recovering carbon dioxide using the carbon dioxide separating material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to A titanium-aluminum-based alloy comprising: 40 to 46 at % of aluminum (Al); 3 to 6 at % of niobium (Nb); 0.3 to 0.5 at % of creep-property enhancer; at least any one of 1 to 3 at % of tungsten (W) and 1 to 3 at % of chrome (Cr); and the balance of titanium (Ti), wherein the creep-property enhancer comprises silicon (Si) and boron (B), wherein the boron is added at 0.05 to 0.2 at %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a memory system and a data processing method in a memory, and more particularly, to a memory system for efficiently processing data and a data processing method in a memory. To this end, the present invention provides a data processing method in a memory, including: programming data by applying a voltage having a predetermined nominal value to a pilot cell at a predetermined position in the memory; reading a written voltage value of the pilot cell; adjusting a nominal value corresponding to the data based on the read voltage value of the pilot cell; and programming the data to a data cell of the memory by using the adjusted nominal value and a memory system using the same.

Abstract: An inter prediction method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: selecting candidate units from among reconstructed neighbor units; creating a candidate unit set with respect to units to be decoded, using the selected candidate units; determining a reference unit from among the candidate units which constitute the created candidate unit set; and performing inter prediction on the units to be decoded, using the determined reference unit. According to the present invention, image encoding/decoding efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving data using multiple paths in a wireless communication system using a distributed Media Access Control (MAC). More particularly, provided is an apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving data that may select a path with a better channel status from multiple paths that include a direct path using a Line of Sight (LOS) and a relay path passing through a relay apparatus, in a wireless communication system that may transmit data via the LOS using a distributed MAC and a directional antenna.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fluorescent powder and a light-emitting device including the same. The fluorescent powder includes an inorganic compound. The inorganic compound contains components including an element M, an element A, an element D, an element E, and an element R. The element M is selected from Eu, Ce, Mn, Tb, Dy, and Tm, the element A is selected from Mg, Ca, Sr, and Ba, the element D is selected from B, Al, Ga, In, La, Gd, Sc, Lu, and Y, the element E is selected from Si, Ge, Zr, and Hf, and the element R is at least two elements selected from N, O, F, and Cl. In a powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) spectrum with CoK? radiation, the inorganic compound at least has diffraction peaks within ranges of an Bragg angle (2?) from 27.3° to 28.3°, 29.7° to 30.7°, 41.9° to 42.9°, and 43.5° to 44.5°.

Abstract: A method for producing methanol from methane in which methane is provided to an anode electrode having a metal oxide catalyst disposed on an anode side of an electrolyte membrane, thereby producing methanol and electrons on the anode side. The electrons are conducted to a cathode electrode such as having an oxygen reduction catalyst disposed on a cathode side of the electrolyte membrane, thereby transforming oxygen and water provided to the cathode side to hydroxide ions.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for robotic control that allows an unbalanced pendulum robot to raise its Center of Mass and balance on two motorized wheels. The robot includes a pair of arms that are connected to the upper body of the robot through motorized joints. The method consists of a series of movements employing the arms of the robot to raise the robot to the upright position. The method comprises a control loop in which the motorized drives are included for dynamic balance of the robot and the control of the arm apparatus. The robot is first configured as a low Center of Mass four-wheeled vehicle, then its Center of Mass is raised using a combination of its wheels and the joint located at the attachment point of the arm apparatus and the robot body, between the rear and front wheels; the method then applies accelerations to the rear wheels to dynamically pivot and further raise the Center of Mass up and over the main drive wheels bringing the robot into a balancing pendulum configuration.

Abstract: This invention provides fusion proteins comprising a Filovirus glycoprotein segment and an immunoglobulin polypeptide segment. The fusion proteins are useful in immunogenic compositions to protect against infections by Filoviruses, such as Ebola virus, in both humans and non-human animals. The fusion proteins are also useful in diagnostic assays to detect Filovirus infections.

Abstract: A detonator system is provided for use with explosives that utilizes two subsystems. A first subsystem functions as a non-explosives based detonator, which does not contain any explosives. The second subsystem is an initiating subsystem, which includes an initiating pellet. To set off an explosive event, the non-energetics based detonator is coupled to the initiating subsystem and the non-energetics based detonator is commanded to provide a suitable signal to the initiating subsystem that is sufficient to function the initiating pellet. Further, the initiating subsystem can be integrated directly into an associated explosive such as a booster that has been configured to receive the initiator subsystem without changing the hazard class of the booster.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of preventing or treating cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury in a mammalian subject. The methods provide administering aromatic-cationic peptides in effective amounts to prevent or treat an anatomic zone of no re-flow in mammalian subjects. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for measuring absolute value of non-linear error and an apparatus thereof. The method comprises: placing N reflecting plates jointed together at the sample port of the optical measuring instrument at the same time, wherein each of reflecting plate has a same covering area at the sample port; placing an aperture along light paths of the optical measuring instrument; adjusting the number of reflecting plates as used according to a position in the measuring range of the optical measuring instrument where the non-linear error is required to be measured; following every adjustment, acquiring the output results when the adjusted reflecting plates are placed at the sample port; performing a computation processing for non-linear error to the output results; and acquiring the non-linear error of the output results of the optical measuring instrument.

Abstract: Nano-carbon material is described that combines the common and unique properties of spherical fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene carbon allotropes to create an architecture that has unique mechanical and electrical properties. The combined tensile strength of graphene with the compressive strength of fullerenes attached to nanotubes creates a high strength material. By attaching fullerenes to nanotubes, the surface area of the material is greatly enhanced beyond the high surface area normally associated with vertically aligned nanotube arrays. Fabrication can be performed via several complementary methods including catalyst deposition, hydrocarbon chemical vapor deposition, and surface functionalization. The fabrication of the NTC is based on its sub-composites: graphene-nanotubes and nanotubes-fullerenes and their respective fabrication processes.

Abstract: Novel methods and systems for acoustic proofing are disclosed. A sound proof helmet can be designed by optimizing several layers of different materials, thickness, and physical properties. The thickness of the layers can be smaller than the wavelength of the sound waves which are meant to be reduced.

Abstract: A downhole casing expansion tool and a method of expanding casings using the same. The expansion tool includes an expansion module for expanding casings and a drive module for driving the expansion module. The diameter of the openhole can be kept consistent by the expansion tool, so that monohole well drilling and completion operations can be carried out. The expansion tool is particularly suitable for constructions in deep, ultra-deep and complex wells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmission line for a capacitive coil. The transmission line may include: a plurality of first cylindrical conductors; a plurality of second cylindrical conductors arranged alternately with the first cylindrical conductors in a layered structure; and dielectrics arranged between the first cylindrical conductors and the second cylindrical conductors. According to the present invention, a coaxial cable having multi-layered pairs of cylindrical conductors and dielectrics inserted between the cylindrical conductors or a cable having one or more layers of conductors separated by dielectrics is provided to thereby minimize current loss in a transmission line by compensating for line voltage drop due to self-inductance L of the line.

Abstract: An illuminating device is provided. The illuminating device includes a light source and a lampshade. The light source provides a first light beam and a second light beam. The lampshade includes a first curved surface and a second curved surface. The first light beam is refracted by the first curved surface. The second light beam is reflected by the second curved surface, and a curvature of the first curved surface differs from a curvature of the second curved surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of separating and purifying thorium by solvent extraction, comprising: 1) mixing a thorium enrichment with an inorganic acid to produce a feed; 2) mixing a neutral phosphorus extractant with an organic solvent to obtain an organic phase; 3) extracting from the feed with the organic phase to obtain a loaded organic phase; 4) scrubbing the loaded organic phase with a scrubbing solution and then back-extracting thorium with a stripping solution to obtain a thorium solution; 5) mixing the thorium solution with an oxalate to obtain a precipitate, which is then sintered to obtain thorium oxide. The present process allows to increase the purity of thorium from 80%-99% to 99.99% or more with a yield of more than 98%.