Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for control channel decoding of a terminal in a multi-node system. The method sets a search space for searching a control channel and can perform the decoding by using different demodulation methods according to aggregation levels capable of constituting the control channel within the search space. In addition, the method determines the DCI format to be searched according to a transmission mode and can use different demodulation methods according to the determined DCI format. Furthermore, the method modulates DCI format to a first modulation degree when demodulating the DCI format, and can demodulate the DCI format to a second modulation degree when the DCI format is not detected.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of controlling slot-based channel access by an access point (AP) to manage a network in a wireless local area network (WLAN) environment and a slot-based channel access terminal are disclosed. A slot-based channel access control apparatus of a WLAN system according to an exemplary embodiment determines one of each terminal and a group of terminals as a slot allocation target, allocates a slot defined in a beacon interval to the determined terminal or group to distinguish channel access time, and transmits a beacon including information on the allocated slot.

Abstract: A method of operating a nonvolatile memory system including a memory device having a plurality of memory blocks includes selecting a source block among the plurality of memory blocks in the nonvolatile memory system, and performing a reclaim operation for the source block based on the number of program and erase cycles which have been performed on the source block.

Abstract: An image sensor which operates in a global shutter mode is provided. The image sensor includes a pixel array comprising a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, a timing generator configured to generate row driver control signals which controls an integration period of a pixel of the plurality of pixels to include at least two sub integration periods, and a row driver configured to generate a plurality of row control signals which controls each of the rows in the pixel array based on the row driver control signals, wherein the timing generator is further configured to control a single image frame to include the integration period and a readout period of the pixel, based on the row driver control signals.

Abstract: Provided are a porous silicon carbide nanocomposite structure comprising nanowires that are self-formed, a preparation method thereof, and a catalyst comprising the same, in which the catalyst with excellent activity may be prepared by uniformly supporting a catalytically active component in meso-macro pores and nanowires.

Abstract: A seat cushion extension apparatus for a vehicle seat includes an extension unit slidable from a front end portion of a seat frame in a vehicle to a position disposed forwards of the front end portion of the seat frame, locking units for locking the extension unit with respect to the seat frame at a locking position, and allowing the extension unit to be slidable such that the extension unit protrudes forwards of the seat frame at a release position, and a lever for controlling the locking units between the locking position and the release position. The extension unit is supported by guide shafts to be movable forwards and rearwards in housings fixed to the seat frame. The guide shafts are locked in the housings at the locking position and are movable with respect to the seat frame at the release position.

Abstract: The system heats glycol water using steam generated by a boiler and heating LNG using the glycol water, thereby increasing efficiently the LNG to temperature required for an engine. In addition, the system senses LNG flowing to a glycol tank using a pressure sensor, etc. when the LNG flows to the glycol tank due to pressure difference between a fuel supplying line and a glycol circulation line generated according as a heat exchanger is broken down, and outputs the flowed LNG to the outside. As a result, the glycol circulation line may be returned to original state and stability of the system may be enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel complex synthesized from a Salen-type ligand. The novel complex contains a quaternary ammonium salt. The present invention is also directed to a preparation method of a copolymer of carbon dioxide and epoxide using the complex synthesized from a Salen-type ligand as a catalyst.

Abstract: A mask for photolithography includes: a transparent substrate; a phase shift pattern on the transparent substrate and configured to change a phase of light; a dielectric layer on the transparent substrate; and a negative refractive-index meta material layer on the dielectric layer.

Abstract: An ultrasonic atomizer for maintaining a constant temperature of an ultrasonic vibration generating unit by decreasing a temperature at the periphery of the ultrasonic vibration generating unit even under an environment in which the ultrasonic vibration generating unit is exposed to a high temperature is provided. The ultrasonic atomizer includes: an ultrasonic vibration generating unit which generates ultrasonic waves and atomizes a spray material; a nozzle unit; a heat exchange unit which cools heat generated from the ultrasonic vibration generating unit; and a housing which has heat exchange chambers, where the heat exchange chambers include: a vortex chamber which is positioned in the housing at the periphery of the ultrasonic vibration generating unit and guides a vortex flow; and a thermal insulation chamber which surrounds the vortex chamber and has a separation wall which abuts the vortex chamber, and includes an internal thermal insulation space.

Abstract: A transmitting apparatus is disclosed. The transmitting apparatus includes an encoder to perform channel encoding with respect to bits and generate a codeword, an interleaver to interleave the codeword, and a modulator to map the interleaved codeword onto a non-uniform constellation according to a modulation scheme, and the constellation may include constellation points defined based on various tables according to the modulation scheme.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported polymer heterostructure and methods of manufacture. The heterostructure is suitable for use in a range of applications which require semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic devices and light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for selecting a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for Internet Protocol (IP)-based services. A service request message is received from a user. The service request message includes user location information. The CDN is selected in accordance with the user location information. The service request message is transmitted to the CDN for connection of a corresponding delivery function module of the CDN to the user.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes: a first substrate including a first ground conductor disposed on at least a second surface of a first surface and the second surface; a plurality of electronic elements mounted on the first surface and the second surface of the first substrate; a second substrate adhered to the second surface of the first substrate and including a penetration part formed to accommodate the plurality of electronic elements mounted on the second surface of the first substrate and a second ground conductor connected to the first ground conductor; a molded portion encapsulating the plurality of electronic elements mounted on the first surface of the first substrate; and a shielding layer formed on outer surfaces of the molded portion and the first substrate and at least a portion of a side surface of the second substrate to shield electromagnetic waves.

Abstract: A method and system of merging one-bit cells in an integrated circuit layout, comprising a database to store the layout, a placer in communication with the database to update the layout, and a merger in communication with the placer. The merger is configured to: identify a set of one-bit cells in the integrated circuit layout; determine a set of merge cells, from among the identified set of one-bit cells, to be merged into a multi-bit register, the determination of the set of merge cells being based on each merge cell being located within a merge distance from each of the other merge cells in the set of merge cells, and each merge cell sharing a clock with the other merge cells in the set of merge cells; and generate instructions to the placer for merging the set of merge cells to form the multi-bit register in the integrated circuit layout.

Abstract: A chip package included a chip, a first though hole, a laser stop structure, a first isolation layer, a second though hole and a conductive layer. The first though hole is extended from the second surface to the first surface of the chip to expose a conductive pad, and the laser stop structure is disposed on the conductive pad exposed by the first through hole, which an upper surface of the laser stop structure is above the second surface. The first isolation layer covers the second surface and the laser stop structure, and the first isolation layer has a third surface opposite to the second surface. The second though hole is extended from the third surface to the second surface to expose the laser stop structure, and a conductive layer is on the third surface and extended into the second though hole to contact the laser stop structure.

Abstract: A washing machine equipped with a detergent supply device has an improved component coupling structure capable of enhancing productivity. A washing machine includes a main body, a drum rotatably mounted in the main body, and a detergent supply device disposed at an upper portion of the main body to supply a detergent into the drum. The detergent supply device includes a housing, a detergent case to store a detergent, the detergent case being movably coupled to the housing, a water supply frame coupled to an upper portion of the housing to guide water to the detergent case, and a cover frame to sealingly cover an upper portion of the water supply frame, the cover frame including a plurality of coupling protrusions protruding from an inner peripheral surface thereof to support a bottom surface of the water supply frame.

Abstract: A method of operating a data storage device is provided. Size information of write data and write speed information is received from a host. A first write area is determined to store the write data based on the size information and the write speed information. The write data is received from the host. The write data is written to the first write area using at least one method selected among a plurality of write methods according to the write speed information.

Abstract: A method for treating osteoarthritis in a subject includes administering to a subject in need of such treatments a synthetic peptide, which has an amino acid sequence that has 20-39 amino acid residues. The synthetic peptide has at least 20 consecutive residues that has at least 90% amino acid sequence identity to residues 11-30 of SEQ ID NO: 1.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device has a first processing unit, a second processing unit, an external interface, and a control program controlling the first processing unit and the second processing unit, and in communication with the external interface. The first processing unit is configured to respond to a reset signal from the external interface by transmitting an answer-to-reset (ATR) to the external interface. When the first processing unit implements an initialization process, the control program makes a determination as to whether a shutdown state flag is set. In response to detecting the shutdown state flag set, the control program controls the second processing unit to transmit to the external interface diagnostic data of the integrated circuit device.