Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inspection apparatus for liquid crystal display panels, which can perform inspection for orientation abnormality of the liquid crystal display panels while maintaining a uniform temperature. The inspection apparatus comprises a heating chamber to heat a plurality of LCD panels received in a cassette, an inspection unit positioned near the heating chamber to receive the LCD panels heated by the heating chamber, and to inspect abnormality of each LCD panel, and a panel transferring part to withdraw each of the LCD panels from the cassette and supply each of the LCD panels to the inspection unit, and to withdraw each of the LCD panels from the inspection unit and supply each of the LCD panels to the cassette while moving between the cassette and the inspection unit.

Abstract: A method for the vapor deposition of aluminum films is provided. Such method employs a dialkyl amido dihydroaluminum compound of the formula [H2AlNR1R2]n wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different alkyl groups having 1 to 3 carbons, and n is an integer of 2 or 3. The aluminum films may be thick or thin and may be aluminum films or may be mixed metal films with aluminum metal. Both CVD and ALD methods may be employed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for measuring uneven wear of starter brushes for a vehicle which can accurately measure and compare the lengths of the starter brushes and easily determine whether or not eccentricity of an armature occurs, the device comprising: a hollow support; a receiving plate formed integrally with the outer circumferential surface of an upper portion of the hollow support to accommodate a plurality of brushes; a lifting body liftably inserted into the inside of the hollow support; a plurality of detection rods slidably connected to the outer circumferential surface of an upper portion of the lifting body and moving forward or backward toward the brushes; a lift driving means for driving the lifting body; a plurality of measuring sensors for measuring the lengths of the brushes by means of the detection rods; and an LCD panel for displaying the measured lengths; and a control unit for controlling the lift driving means, the measuring sensors and the LCD panel.

Abstract: Methods of forming a semiconductor device can be provided by simultaneously forming a plurality of mask patterns using self-aligned reverse patterning, including respective mask pattern elements having different widths.

Abstract: A flash memory access apparatus and method improves the overall performance of a flash memory system by minimizing the deterioration of performance of a flash memory due to repeated write operations through a minimized process of a write operation and the process of a recovery operation in consideration thereof and by allowing a stable recovery even though an error occurs. The flash memory access apparatus comprises a flash memory with regions divided on the basis of a unit that consists of predetermined blocks; and a flash memory controller.

Abstract: Methods and devices for programming control information perform a lower-speed programming of a given cell type in a first area of memory array, confirm a result of the lower-speed programming of the given cell type in the first area of memory array, and perform a higher-speed programming of the given cell type in a second area of memory array after confirming the result of the lower-speed programming. An initial programming voltage of the higher-speed programming may be different from that of the lower-speed programming. The first programming may be a lower-speed operation, such as the writing of data, and the second programming may be a higher-speed operation, such as the writing of control information.

Abstract: An LCD device and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, in which it is possible to correct a problem of insufficient or excessive supply of liquid crystal in an LCD device by controlling an amount of liquid crystal. The method includes preparing a liquid crystal cell comprised of a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates, and a first sealant formed in the periphery of the liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; measuring an amount of liquid crystal provided to the inside of liquid crystal cell; forming an inlet for liquid crystal in the first sealant; and regulating the amount of liquid crystal by supplying or discharging the liquid crystal through the inlet; and sealing the inlet.

Abstract: A method for flash memory management where, if changing of data of a data block recorded in a data area is requested, recording the data block having changed data in an alternative area and recording mapping information representing an address of the data block recorded in the alternative area in a mapping area. If changing of data of the data block recorded in the alternative area is requested, recording a data block having changed data in the data area and deleting the mapping information representing the address recorded in the alternative area from the mapping area. If the mapping information on the data block exists in the mapping area, data is read from the data block in the alternative area, and if the mapping information on the data block does not exist in the mapping area, data is read from the data block at the original address in the data area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wood flooring containing laminated wood and high-density fiberboard using a symmetric structure and a process for manufacturing the same. The wood flooring includes a high-density fiberboard core layer and an upper laminated wood layer and lower laminated wood or veneer layer symmetrically stacked about the high-density fiberboard core layer to achieve a stable structure, and the lower laminated wood or veneer layer has a density of 100±30% of that of the upper laminated wood layer to keep the balance therebetween. With this configuration it is possible to completely eliminate deformation problems caused by variation of environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, etc., and to impart the natural texture of raw lumber and high durability to the flooring surface.

Abstract: A method of sharing a preference channel in a digital broadcasting reception terminal includes registering a phone book group to which at least one preference channel and information on the preference channel are transmitted; if digital broadcasting data of the registered preference channel is received, detecting information on the preference channel from an electronic program guide (EPG) stored in advance; and transmitting the detected information on the preference channel to terminals in the phone book group in realtime

Abstract: In a method of forming a contact structure, first and second conductive structures may be formed on a lower structure to be spaced from each other. An insulating layer may be formed on the lower structure to cover the first and second conductive structures. A first hole exposing the first conductive structure may be formed through the insulating layer. A spacer may be formed on a sidewall of the first hole. A first contact electrically coupled to the first conductive structure may be formed in the first hole having the sidewall on which the spacer is formed. A portion of the insulating layer located between the spacers may be removed to form a second hole exposing the second conductive structure. A second contact electrically coupled to the second conductive structure may be formed in the second hole.

Abstract: In a method of forming a conductive pattern in a semiconductor device, a conductive layer including a metal is formed on a substrate. A mask including carbon is provided on the conductive layer, and the conductive pattern is formed on the substrate by etching the conductive layer using the mask as an etching mask. The mask is removed from the conductive pattern by an oxygen plasma ashing process. An oxidized portion of the conductive pattern is reduced. The conductive pattern may have a desired resistance by reducing the oxidized portion to improve electrical characteristics and reliability of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A hard disk drive is disclosed and related methods of reading/writing data are disclosed. The hard disk drive includes a disk serving as a main data storage medium, and first and second buffers storing data to be stored on the disk, as well as a controller defining a data I/O path in relation to a detected operating state of the hard disk drive.

Abstract: Provided are a portable storage device and a method of data recovery using the same, in which when the integrity of the recorded data is damaged, the integrity of the recorded data can be easily recovered. The portable storage device includes a memory unit that stores predetermined recovery information for the recorded data, a determining unit that determines whether a device that accesses the recorded data supports the stored recovery information, and a control unit that selectively recovers the recorded data using the stored recovery information based on a result of the determination.

Abstract: A method for managing a flash memory, a method for leveling the wear of blocks in a flash memory, and a method for managing a file system for a flash memory are provided. The method for managing a flash memory includes: if changing of data of a data block recorded in a data area is requested, recording the data block having changed data in an alternative area and recording mapping information of the data block recorded in the alternative area in a mapping area; and if changing of data of the data block recorded in the alternative area is requested, recording a data block having changed data in the data area and deleting the mapping information recorded in the alternative area from the mapping area.

Abstract: A hard disk drive is disclosed and related methods of reading/writing data are disclosed. The hard disk drive includes a disk serving as a main data storage medium, and first and second buffers storing data to be stored on the disk, as well as a controller defining a data I/O path in relation to a detected operating state of the hard disk drive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for measuring uneven wear of starter brushes for a vehicle which can accurately measure and compare the lengths of the starter brushes and easily determine whether or not eccentricity of an armature occurs, the device comprising: a hollow support; a receiving plate formed integrally with the outer circumferential surface of an upper portion of the hollow support to accommodate a plurality of brushes; a lifting body liftably inserted into the inside of the hollow support; a plurality of detection rods slidably connected to the outer circumferential surface of an upper portion of the lifting body and moving forward or backward toward the brushes; a lift driving means for driving the lifting body; a plurality of measuring sensors for measuring the lengths of the brushes by means of the detection rods; and an LCD panel for displaying the measured lengths; and a control unit for controlling the lift driving means, the measuring sensors and the LCD panel.

Abstract: An LCD device and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, in which it is possible to correct a problem of insufficient or excessive supply of liquid crystal in an LCD device by controlling an amount of liquid crystal. The method includes preparing a liquid crystal cell comprised of a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates, and a first sealant formed in the periphery of the liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; measuring an amount of liquid crystal provided to the inside of liquid crystal cell; forming an inlet for liquid crystal in the first sealant; and regulating the amount of liquid crystal by supplying or discharging the liquid crystal through the inlet; and sealing the inlet.

Abstract: In a method of forming a contact structure, first and second conductive structures may be formed on a lower structure to be spaced from each other. An insulating layer may be formed on the lower structure to cover the first and second conductive structures. A first hole exposing the first conductive structure may be formed through the insulating layer. A spacer may be formed on a sidewall of the first hole. A first contact electrically coupled to the first conductive structure may be formed in the first hole having the sidewall on which the spacer is formed. A portion of the insulating layer located between the spacers may be removed to form a second hole exposing the second conductive structure. A second contact electrically coupled to the second conductive structure may be formed in the second hole.

Abstract: An LCD device and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, in which it is possible to correct a problem of insufficient or excessive supply of liquid crystal in an LCD device by controlling an amount of liquid crystal. The method includes preparing a liquid crystal cell comprised of a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates, and a first sealant formed in the periphery of the liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; measuring an amount of liquid crystal provided to the inside of liquid crystal cell; forming an inlet for liquid crystal in the first sealant; and regulating the amount of liquid crystal by supplying or discharging the liquid crystal through the inlet; and sealing the inlet.