Abstract: An OutputActuator node, a Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) terminal, and a method for controlling an actuator using the OutputActuator node. The OutputActuator node includes an enabled field indicating whether the OutputActuator node is activated or not; a url field designating an actuator to which a command is delivered for control of the actuator; and an eventName field containing a command list for operating the designated actuator.

Abstract: A communication device, a multicast control method, and a scheduling control method are disclosed. The communication device includes: a decoding buffer that stores a first multicast packet received from a first node and a second multicast packet received from a second node; an encoder that performs network coding of the first and second multicast packets; and a transmitter that transmits the network-coded packets output from the encoder to the first node and the second node.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a node search apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a communication unit, a node search execution unit, and publish-subscribe communication middleware. The communication unit receives information about a child node of a root node in a node tree and a target node from a task distribution unit. The node search execution unit performs a search for the target node on the child node and the lower nodes of the child node. The publish-subscribe communication middleware publishes information about a visited node, which belongs to the child node and the lower nodes of the child node and which is determined not to correspond to the target node by the node search execution unit, to a global database.

Abstract: An occupant safety system using an optical fiber grid sheet and a method thereof are provided. The occupant safety system applies light to optical fibers constituting an optical fiber grid which is attached to a moving body and in which the optical fibers are arranged in a grid pattern; receives the applied light through the optical fibers; grasps a location of impact on the moving body based on the received light receiving signals; and controls operations of safety devices provided in the moving body based on the grasped location of the impact. Accordingly, the occupant safety system can sense impacts on the moving body everywhere through the optical fiber grid, and can exactly grasp the location of the impact and can drive an appropriate safety device timely. Therefore, the occupant can be protected safely.

Abstract: Toe cushioning device for protecting a patient's toes. A toe cushion device includes two tubular cushions positioned in a transverse plane on the plantar side of a patient's toes during use. The toe cushion relieves foot or toe pain and conforms to the changing contour of the patient's foot and toes during use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substituted cyanoaniline compound or a salt thereof, wherein the compound has a structure represented by General Formula I. The compound of General Formula I has broad-spectrum fungicidal activity in the field of agriculture and effectively prevents against a variety of pathogens such as cucumber downy mildew, wheat powdery mildew, maize rust disease, rice blast and cucumber gray mold. In particular, even at a low dose, the compound effectively prevents and treats rice blast, cucumber gray mold, maize rust disease and cucumber downy mildew. Moreover, the raw materials for preparing the compounds are widely available and the synthesis method therefor is simple and convenient.

Abstract: Mixed matrix pervaporation membranes are described which include i) a matrix phase comprising a polymeric material, and ii) a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) dispersed in the matrix phase. In membranes described, the thickness of the membrane is greater than 0.5 ?m. The membranes may in examples be used in a process for separating an organic compound from an aqueous liquid mixture. An example process includes contacting the liquid mixture on one side of a mixed matrix pervaporation membrane to cause the organic compound to permeate the mixed matrix membrane, and removing from the other side of the membrane a permeate composition comprising a portion of the organic compound which permeated the membrane. Example membranes described have relatively good selectivity for separation of the organic compound from the liquid mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method of performing distributed simulation. In the method of performing distributed simulation, a simulation time provision apparatus sets global simulation times synchronized with real times based on the real times. The simulation time provision apparatus distributes the set global simulation times over distributed simulators. Each of the distributed simulators adjusts the interval between local simulation times, during which the continuous or discrete elements of an allocated one of subsystem models that model subsystems forming a hybrid system will be analyzed, based on the global simulation times. The distributed simulator performs simulation to analyze the continuous or discrete elements of the subsystem model during a period corresponding to the adjusted interval between the local simulation times.

Abstract: Provided is a light output apparatus for increasing an output of an optical source. The light output apparatus includes a pulse generator generating a plurality of optical pulses, a pulse distributor dispersing the optical pulses generated from the pulse generator in time domain, an optical coupler allowing the dispersed optical pulses to travel along one path. The light output apparatus also includes an optical amplifier amplifying output intensities of optical pulses output from the optical coupler, a pulse separator separating the optical pulses amplified by the optical amplifier for each corresponding wavelength, a time delaying unit individually delaying each of the optical pulses separated for each wavelength to be reached a combination point at an identical time, and a pulse combiner combining the optical pulses arrived at the combination point at the identical time.

Abstract: A synchronization method by a device is provided in a device-to-device direct communication. The device receives synchronization signals from a plurality of other devices at a current frame, and estimates a synchronization time at a next frame based on the synchronization signals received from the other devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a building energy management apparatus and method. The building energy management apparatus includes a Building Information Model (BIM) analysis unit for receiving and parsing BIM data and then analyzing BIM objects. A building energy object extraction unit extracts building energy objects related to building energy from the BIM objects. A building energy object database (DB) stores a building energy object data into a DB by arranging the building energy objects. A building energy management unit manages energy of a building based on the building energy object data. Accordingly, the present invention provides technology for extracting and managing objects of a building related to the energy of the building based on a BIM, thus efficiently managing building energy.

Abstract: Methods for device-to-device communication based on wireless local area network are disclosed. A method for device-to-device communications performed in a first terminal may comprise configuring a default bearer by interworking with a core network supporting cellular communication, configuring a session by interworking with the core network, discovering a counterpart terminal performing device-to-device communications with the first terminal based on a request of configuring a dedicated bearer, and configuring a communication path according to a communication mode determined based on a result of the discovering. Therefore, according to the present invention, D2D communications using a Wi-Fi P2P may be supported efficiently.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the measuring toxicity, antioxidant capacity, and oxidative stress are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of epigenetics and in particular epigenetic profiles associated with a pathological condition. The present specification teaches screening of individuals and populations for epigenetic profiles associated with a pathological condition. Epigenetic profiles are disclosed from the following sites in the FMR1 gene: FREE3, intron 2, an intron, intron/exon boundary and/or splicing region downstream of intron 2, and a site within the FREE2 portion of intron 1 in combination with a FM. Epigenetic profiles are also disclosed from a region in the FMR genetic locus selected from an intron, intron/exon boundary, a splicing region or an intragenic region in combination with an expansion mutation. Kits and diagnostic assays are also taught herein as are computer programs to monitor changes in epigenetic patterns and profiles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for informing a bus driver of a user's intention to get on or off a bus. The apparatus for informing a bus driver of a user's intention to get on or off a bus includes a getting-on information collection device. The getting-on information collection device includes a getting-on information reception unit, an arrival-expected bus identification unit, and a transmission information transmission unit. The getting-on information reception unit receives getting-on information entered by a passenger who desires to get on a bus at a bus stop via a getting-on information transfer device of the bus stop. The arrival-expected bus identification unit identifies a bus expected to arrive having the earliest expected arrival time at the bus stop based on a bus number. The transmission information transmission unit transmits the transmission information to the getting-on information notification device of the bus expected to arrive.

Abstract: The present application discloses endoscopy systems and devices for use therewith, wherein such systems and devices are designed for use in foreign body retrieval procedures. Moreover, the present application discloses methods of retrieving foreign bodies using the provided systems and devices. In one exemplary embodiment, a foreign body retrieval device capable for use with an endoscope is provided. The retrieval device comprises a housing and a capture tool disposed within and movable relative to the housing. The housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one cavity. The proximal end of the housing is configured for attachment to the distal end of an endoscope and the distal end comprises an opening for at least partially receiving a foreign body in the at least one cavity. The capture tool defines an at least partially closeable aperture.

Abstract: A method for transmitting broadcast and data streams in an HFC-based cable network includes a first transmission step of a broadcast transmission apparatus sending broadcast and data service streams in an IP-based stream or RF signal form through an optical section up to a cell node that is a contact point between the optical section and a cable section of a cable network and a second transmission step of the cell node converting the broadcast and data service streams into one of RF signal, IP-based stream, and RF/IP convergence service stream forms depending on a service type of a subscriber terminal and sending the converted broadcast and data service streams to the subscriber terminal through the cable section.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for generating a digital hologram for reproducing a 3D stereoscopic image, and more particularly, an apparatus and a method for generating a digital hologram, which generate the digital hologram by receiving a depth information pre-processing process of generating first depth map information constituted by a first depth level and second depth map information constituted a second depth level by receiving color image information from an imaging unit.

Abstract: A method for producing a nanoparticle for forming a CZTS compound semiconductor thin film is provided which includes the step of reacting a solution including a metal salt or a metal complex with a solution including a chalcogenide salt to produce a CZTS compound nanoparticle. A CZTS compound semiconductor thin film is formed by coating or printing the nanoparticle for forming the CZTS compound semiconductor thin film, and subjecting it to a heat treatment. A solar cell including the CZTS compound semiconductor thin film as the light-absorbing layer is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are a molecular sieve catalyst and a preparation method thereof to produce light olefins from cracking naphtha catalytically in severe environments of high temperature and high moisture. In detail, the catalyst is prepared by spray-drying and calcining the mixed slurry, in which 0.01˜5.0 wt % of MnO2 and 1˜15 wt % of P2O5 are simultaneously imbedded in catalyst which consists of zeolite, clay and inorganic complex. According to the present invention, the method that manganese and phosphate are imbedded simultaneously in zeolite and inorganic complex is used to increases thermal-stability of obtained spherical catalyst, and increase olefin yield of cracking hydrocarbon such as naphtha by protecting acid-site of zeolite. To synthesize the required catalyst, the important procedures are mixing ratio and mixing sequence of Mn, P, zeolite, and inorganic complex.