Abstract: A measurement unit measures a cross-sectional shape of an edge part of a semiconductor wafer. The measurement unit measures a cross-sectional shape of an edge part of a support member. The measurement unit measures a cross-sectional shape of an edge part of a laminated wafer. An analysis unit calculates a thickness of an adhesive agent by subtracting a thickness of the semiconductor wafer and a thickness of the support member from a thickness of the laminated wafer.

Abstract: A base station determines whether a reception of each uplink signal transmitted by a plurality of terminals succeeds. The base station generates a response bit map representing whether the reception succeeds. Further, the base station transmits first downlink control information (DCI) including the response bit map to the plurality of terminals through a first downlink control channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing diesel fuel and jet fuel using Fischer-Tropsch synthetic oil, the apparatus including a hydrofining reactor, a hot separator, a first rectifying column, a hydrocracking reactor, a hydroisomerization reactor, a second rectifying column, a first mixing chamber and a second mixing chamber. The hydrofining reactor includes a raw material inlet and a hydrofining product outlet. The hot separator includes a separated oil outlet and a hydrofining product inlet which is connected to the hydrofining product outlet. The first rectifying column includes a tail oil fraction outlet, a diesel fraction outlet and a separated oil inlet which is connected to the separated oil outlet. The first mixing chamber includes a circulating hydrogen inlet, a first mixture outlet and a tail oil fraction inlet which is connected to the tail oil fraction outlet.

Abstract: A rotor temperature monitoring method and system for a permanent magnet synchronous motor are provided. According to the method and system, an a-phase line current and a b-phase line current of a stator of a permanent magnet synchronous motor are obtained as a first line current and a second line current; further, a line voltage between the a-phase and the b-phase of the stator is obtained and a rotating speed of the rotor of the permanent magnet synchronous motor is obtained; and then, the first line current, the second line current, the line voltage, the rotating speed of the rotor, an inductance parameter of the permanent magnet synchronous motor and a temperature characteristic equation of a permanent magnet of the rotor are substituted into a preset rotor permanent magnet temperature expression to calculate and obtain the temperature of the rotor.

Abstract: A lithium battery according to the inventive concept may comprise a cathode, an anode separated from the cathode, a first separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, the first separator having first pores, a second separator disposed on the first separator, the second separator having second pores, and an electrolyte filling a gap between the cathode and the anode. Diameters of the second pores may be smaller than those of the first pores. A standard deviation of the diameters of the second pores is smaller than that of the first pores.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for tagging a topic to content. The apparatus may include an unstructured data-based topic generator configured to generate a topic model including an unstructured data-based topic based on content and unstructured data, a viewer group analyzer configured to analyze a characteristic of a viewer group including a viewer of the content based on a social network of the viewer and viewing situation information of the viewer, a multifaceted topic generator configured to generate a multifaceted topic based on the topic model and the characteristic of the viewer group, a content divider configured to divide the content into a plurality of scenes, and a tagger configured to tag the multifaceted topic to the scenes.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a cell collection device includes a sample brush including a proximal end, a distal end, and outwardly extending bristles provided at the distal end, and an outer sleeve adapted to receive the sample brush, the sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the sleeve can be linearly slid along the length of the brush to encapsulate the bristles after they have been used to collect cells from a patient.

Abstract: A method for controlling a ceiling fan motor includes: setting a target value of rotational speed and a limited value of rotational torque; controlling the ceiling fan motor to operate; obtaining operation information of the ceiling fan motor; calculating a current rotational speed and a current rotational torque according to the operation information; determining whether the current rotational torque is greater than or equal to the limited value of rotational torque; performing a constant rotational torque operation when the current rotational torque is greater than or equal to the limited value of rotational torque; determining whether the current rotational speed reaches the target value of rotational speed when the current rotational torque is less than the limited value of rotational torque; performing a constant rotational speed operation when the current rotational speed reaches the target value of rotational speed; and increasing torque current of the ceiling fan motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data. A data transmission method from a sender terminal to a receiver terminal in a MIMO system using a variable frequency band according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: repeatedly generating a signal field depending on a frequency band that is applied to the transmission of a data frame; generating a data field including the data; generating a data frame including the signal field and the data field; and transmitting the data frame to the receiver terminal. The present invention is advantageous in that a signal field which is transmitted together with the data being transmitted from the sender terminal to the receiver terminal in the MIMO system can be sent more efficiently.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a novel class of peptide-like oligomers called peptide tertiary amides (PTAs) and a combinatorial library of PTAs along with synthetic routes for the preparation of large combinatorial libraries of these compounds. The peptide tertiary amides provide an exceptional source of high affinity and selective protein ligands that are useful as tools for biological research and as drug leads, among others.

Abstract: A steering wheel comprising a steering wheel rim (1) provided with an extended extremity (11), an operating part (2) provided on the radial inner side of the steering wheel rim (1), and an actuating rod (4) fixedly connected to the extended extremity (11). A central shaft (3) is extended from the bottom end of the operating part (2). The central shaft (3) runs through the extended extremity (11) and is inserted into a cavity provided by the actuating rod (4). A bearing component (5) is provided between the inner wall of the extended extremity (11) and the outer wall of the central shaft (3). By fitting the central shaft (3) with the bearing component (5), and by fitting the bearing component (5) with the extended extremity (11), separation of the operating part (2) and the steering wheel rim (1) is implemented, and the steering wheel rim (1) is allowed to be rotated around the central shaft (3).

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods useful for targeting and internalizing molecules into cells of interest and for penetration by molecules of tissues of interest. The compositions and methods are based on peptide sequences that are selectively internalized by a cell, penetrate tissue, or both. The disclosed internalization and tissue penetration is useful for delivering therapeutic and detectable agents to cells and tissues of interest.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising a biocompatible microsphere, a biofilm-generating probiotic bacterium, a prebiotic, and/or a prebiofilmic. Methods for preparing and formulating the compositions and methods for treating or preventing a disease using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An example method for diagnosing tumors in a subject by performing a quantitative analysis of a radiological image can include identifying a region of interest (ROI) in the radiological image, segmenting the ROI from the radiological image, identifying a tumor object in the segmented ROI and segmenting the tumor object from the segmented ROI. The method can also include extracting a plurality of quantitative features describing the segmented tumor object, and classifying the tumor object based on the extracted quantitative features. The quantitative features can include one or more texture-based features.

Abstract: A separable buoy includes a center float having a top surface that includes an upper peripheral end and an engagement bevel provided on the upper peripheral end that extends below the top surface; a separable float unit detachably disposed at the center float and including a dome wall that is provided in a lower central portion thereof and that has a peripheral edge configured to detachably engage the engagement bevel: and a chamber defined between the dome wall of the separable float unit and the top surface of the center float when the separable float unit engages the center float, wherein the center float has a vertical height that substantially equals or exceeds that of a lower portion of the separable float unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive concepts provide a method of fabricating a flexible substrate and the flexible substrate fabricated thereby. The method includes printing a gate catalyst pattern on a separation layer, forming a gate plating pattern on the gate catalyst pattern, forming a gate insulating layer on the gate plating pattern, printing a source catalyst pattern and a drain catalyst pattern spaced apart from each other on the gate insulating layer, and forming a source plating pattern and a drain plating pattern on the source catalyst pattern and the drain catalyst pattern, respectively.

Abstract: A method for channel sounding in a wireless local area network (WLAN) system and apparatus for the same is disclosed. An access point (AP) to perform the method for channel sounding broadcasts information on a restricted access window (RAW) for channel sounding included in a beacon, and transmits null data packets (NDP) for channel estimation in the RAW to a station (STA). The STA estimates channel information based on the NDPs, and transmits the estimated channel information to the AP.

Abstract: Hitch mounted robot systems and methods for operating the same are disclosed. A hitch mounted robot system includes a coupling mechanism that is insertable into a hitch receiver on a vehicle and a height adjustment mechanism coupled to the coupling mechanism. The height adjustment mechanism automatically moves the coupling mechanism in a system vertical direction to lift the hitch mounted robot system off a ground surface when the coupling mechanism is inserted into the hitch receiver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nondestructive inspection system includes: a radiation source system generating different types of radiations and irradiating the generated different types of radiations toward an inspection object; a detector system detecting each of the radiations transmitted through the inspection object; a transfer system varying a position of the inspection object such that the radiations generated by the radiation source system are irradiated to the inspection object; and an image system generating an image regarding the inspection object on the basis of a detection result from the detector system, wherein the radiation source system comprises: an electron gun generating an electron beam; an electron accelerator accelerating the electron beam generated by the electron gun; and a target system selectively generating at least one of various types of radiations according to variables when the electron beam accelerated by the electron accelerator is irradiated thereto.