Abstract: A sterilization and deodorization apparatus is provided. The sterilization and deodorization apparatus may include a frame that defines an outer appearance of the sterilization and deodorization apparatus, a plasma unit or device disposed on or at one or a first side of the frame, the plasma unit forming a plasma region to generate a plurality of ions, and a filter unit or filter disposed on the other or a second side of the frame which is spaced apart from the frame. The filter unit may include a filter frame having a plurality of through-holes so that air passes therethrough, and a photocatalyst applied to the filter frame to perform photocatalytic reaction.

Abstract: Provided is an ionizer. In an embodiment, concaves-convexes are formed on a surface of a substrate, one or more electrodes for generating a positive ion or a negative ion is formed, and the concaves-convexes are coated with photocatalyst. The electrode is formed on a surface opposite to the surface on which the concaves-convexes are formed, and two or more substrates are disposed in line at an interval while the electrode and the concave-convex face each other. One or more pillar planes forming a polygonal pillar in which polygonal planes facing each other are perforated form the substrate, the one or more electrodes are formed on at least one inner surface of the pillar planes, and the pillar plane forming the substrate faces the pillar plane the electrode. The pillar plane forming the substrate and the pillar plane the electrode are alternately disposed.

Abstract: Provided are a plasma electrode device and a manufacturing method thereof. The plasma electrode device includes a first substrate including a first substrate main body having a first flow hole through which air flows and a first discharge electrode disposed on one surface of the first substrate main body and a second substrate disposed on one side of the first substrate, the second substrate including a second flow hole through which air flows and a second discharge electrode acting with the first substrate. The first substrate main body includes a ground electrode acting with the first or second discharge electrode to perform plasma discharge and a first insulator coupled to the ground electrode.

Abstract: A home appliance is provided that may include a photocatalyst for visible rays. The home appliance may include a case that defines an exterior, and a photocatalyst disposed on an inner or outer surface of the case. The photocatalyst may react or be activated by light having a visible-ray wavelength. Silver phosphate (Ag3PO4) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) may be mixed to a set weight part ratio.

Abstract: An air conditioner including a humidifier and an air conditioning system. The humidifier is modularized within the air conditioner so that the air conditioner performs humidifying together with air conditioning. Further, the humidifier may be linked in operation to the air conditioner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air conditioner with an ionizer which comprises: an ionizer to generate ions mounted in the vicinity of an air outlet, a carrier to move the ionizer, and a controller to control the ionizer and the carrier. The controller controls the carrier to move the ionizer to an initial point when power is supplied to the air conditioner or the power is changed from turn off to turn on. The controller can control a position of the ionizer with the carrier in response to a sensing signal of a sensor which senses a position of a person. Accordingly, a range of ion diffusion can be controlled efficiently, and by making the ions to be discharged to a specific direction the user presents thereto, effective improvement of an ion effect the user feel can be improved.

Abstract: A humidifier with an in-water discharging apparatus is provided. The humidifier is hygienically safe because it discharges sterilized, clean water into an indoor environment. Also, because a floor around where the humidifier is installed is not dampened, the formation of mold and the risk of a user suffering an accident can be prevented.

Abstract: An air conditioner and a method of controlling an air conditioner are provided. The air conditioner may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a controller. The temperature sensor may sense a temperature of indoor air. The humidity sensor may sense a humidity of the indoor air. The controller may use the sensed temperature and humidity to calculate an indoor standard new effective temperature and an indoor relative humidity, and perform a comfort control operation on the basis of a result of the calculation.

Abstract: An in-water discharging apparatus is provided. The in-water discharging apparatus may be manufactured with a high voltage electrode formed in one piece with a corresponding electrode, thus facilitating installation and enabling the apparatus to be miniaturized.

Abstract: Provided is an oxygen generating apparatus. The oxygen generating apparatus includes a hydrogen peroxide generator configured to generate hydrogen peroxide; an oxygen generator configured to generate oxygen using the hydrogen peroxide generated in the hydrogen peroxide generator; a first pipe configured to transfer the hydrogen peroxide generated in the hydrogen peroxide generator into the oxygen generator; and a second pipe configured to transfer water generated in the oxygen generator into the hydrogen peroxide generator.

Abstract: A humidifier with an in-water discharging apparatus is provided. The humidifier is hygienically safe because it discharges sterilized, clean water into an indoor environment. Also, because a floor around where the humidifier is installed is not dampened, the formation of mold and the risk of a user suffering an accident can be prevented.

Abstract: Provided are an air conditioner with a humidifier and an air conditioning system. The humidifier is modularized within the air conditioner, enabling humidifying to be performed together with air conditioning. Moreover, by providing the humidifier as a module, indoor space utilization efficiency is improved, and a multi-function, low-cost air conditioner can be manufactured. Furthermore, the humidifier can be linked in operation to the air conditioner, allowing air discharged from the air conditioner to be distributed evenly across an indoor space.

Abstract: An in-water discharging apparatus is provided. The in-water discharging apparatus can be manufactured with a high voltage electrode (12) formed in one piece with a corresponding electrode (15), thus facilitating installation and enabling the apparatus to be miniaturized.