Abstract: A battery pack for providing different power sources may include: a low voltage battery configured to supply a first voltage; a high voltage battery configured to supply a second voltage, the second voltage being higher than the first voltage; a charging circuit configured to charge the low voltage battery using the high voltage battery; and/or a controller configured to control the charging circuit to charge the low voltage battery when a charge state of the low voltage battery is less than a desired charge state.

Abstract: The instant disclosure includes an alignment system. The alignment system includes a first set of alignment marks, a second set of alignment marks, and a third set of alignment marks. The first, second and third alignment marks correspondingly includes a plurality of segments separated into groups. Each of the group being symmetric to a respective other group. The third set of alignment marks are diagonal to the first set of alignment marks and the second set of alignment marks.

Abstract: A method of correcting a designed pattern of a photomask for fabricating a semiconductor device is provided. A substrate is provided. A first mask pattern of the photomask designed to form a first contact pattern on the substrate is conceived. The first mask pattern includes a plurality of mask holes each having a hole size. The first mask pattern is adjusted to expand the hole size along a horizontal direction and rotate the mask holes for conceiving a second mask pattern of the photomask designed to form a second contact pattern having a plurality of contact holes. A plurality of device gaps between the contact holes is verified, and an overlay margin between the second contact pattern and an adjacent pattern in the semiconductor device is verified for determining whether the second contact pattern is the designed pattern of the photomask.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust module for exhausting an exhaust from at least one wafer baking apparatus having an exhaust port. The exhaust module includes at least one pipeline, a heating unit, a solvent dispensing unit, and a filtering unit. The at least one pipeline is connected to the exhaust port of the wafer baking apparatus and configured to exhaust the exhaust gas from the wafer baking apparatus. The heating unit is connected to the pipeline and configured to heat the exhaust gas. The solvent dispensing unit is connected to the heating unit and configured to dispense a solvent to cool and dissolve the exhaust gas. The filtering unit is connected to the solvent dispensing unit and configured to filter the solvent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a track system for processing semiconductor wafers held by a plurality of front opening universal pods (FOUPs). The track system includes a process zone, a first common zone, and a second common zone. The process zone includes a first group of process modules and a second group of process modules. The first common zone is coupled to the first group of process modules of the process zone. The first common zone includes a first robot and at least two first FOUP ports. The second common zone is coupled to the second group of process modules of the process zone. The second common zone includes a second robot and at least two second FOUP ports.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method manage a received mobile transaction coupon in a mobile terminal. The apparatus includes a communication unit, an information analyzer, a schedule manager, an output unit, and a controller. The communication unit receives a mobile transaction coupon. The information analyzer obtains the received mobile transaction coupon information. The schedule manager registers the obtained mobile transaction coupon information in an alarm program. The output unit outputs the registered mobile transaction coupon information on a relevant date via the alarm program. The controller controls to register the mobile transaction coupon information in the alarm program, and controls to store the received mobile transaction coupon in a storage area corresponding to a reception type or a folder for a widget function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for detecting microbial contamination comprising a preparation for detecting nucleases, and a use thereof. A probe for measuring nucleic acid double-stranded nucleases, according to the present invention, may detect the comprehensive nucleic acid degradation capability of nucleases, whereby it is possible to quickly and precisely detect and quantify live microorganisms in a sample in a simple manner. Moreover, since the probe of the present invention is characterized in that signals of fluorescence consistently increase; is capable of measuring live microorganisms; and consists of a double-stranded nucleic acid, the probe is excellent for storage in a kit or a cartridge. As such, it is expected that the probe of the present invention may be used to easily and simply measure and compare the degree of contamination of microorganisms in an environment.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber including a plasmonic optical filter with a closed curved shape provided at, at least portion thereof. A method of manufacturing the plasmonic optical filter includes a step of exposing a core, a step of forming a thin metal film on the core through physical vapor deposition while rotating the core in a circumferential direction after changing a rotation axis of the core, and a step of patterning nanopatterns on the cylinder-shaped thin metal film using focused ion beam technique assisted with endpoint detection method. Due to such constitutions, an active area to generate an optical signal for optical sensor can be increased.

Abstract: Provided are an optical lens assembly and a method of forming an image. The optical lens assembly includes: a first lens having a convex object-side surface; a second lens having a convex object-side surface; at least one lens at an image side of the second lens; a first stop being a variable stop at an object side of the first lens; and a second stop at an image side of the first lens, wherein the second stop determines a minimum F number, and the first stop is variable to determine an F number greater than the minimum F number.

Abstract: Techniques, devices, and systems are disclosed and include LEDs with a first flat region, at a first height from an LED base and including a plurality of epitaxial layers including a first n-layer, a first active layer, and a first p-layer. A second flat region is provided, at a second height from the LED base and parallel to the first flat region, and includes at least a second n-layer. A sloped sidewall connecting the first flat region and the second flat region is provided and includes at least a third n-layer, the first n-layer being thicker than at least a portion of third n-layer. A p-contact is formed on the first p-layer and an n-contact formed on the second n-layer.

Abstract: Techniques, devices, and systems are disclosed and include LEDs with a first flat region, at a first height, including a plurality of epitaxial layers such as a first n-layer, a first p-layer, and a first active layer. A second flat region at a second height and parallel to the first flat region includes at least a second n-layer. Sloped sidewalls connect the first flat region and the second flat region and include at least a third n-layer. The p-layer of the first flat region is thicker that at least a portion of the third region. A p-contact is formed on the first p-layer and an n-contact is formed on the second n-layer.

Abstract: A uLED and method for regrowth with thinner deposition on sidewall are disclosed. The uLED and method include a growth substrate including flat first and second regions, where the growth substrate is thicker in the first region as compared to the second region, and a third region of sloped sidewalls connecting the first and second regions, the topography forming a regular geometric pattern, a plurality of semiconductor epitaxial layers covering the first, second, and third regions including at least a p-n junction layer including a light emitting active region of direct bandgap semiconductor, sandwiched between n-type and p-type layers, each of the plurality of semiconductor epitaxial layers being thicker on the first and second regions as compared to the corresponding semiconductor epitaxial layers on the third region, and a plurality of electrical contacts forming an anode and cathode on part of the first and second regions, respectively.

Abstract: A lens assembly according to the present disclosure includes at least one lens, a spacer, and a barrel. The at least one lens having an effective region configured to refract light, a flange region formed on at least a part surrounding the effective region, and a first cut formed on a sub region of the flange region. The spacer includes a second cut formed to correspond to the first cut and is configured to maintain a distance between multiple lenses mounted in the barrel. Moreover, the barrel is configured to receive the at least one lens and the spacer, in which the lens and the spacer are disposed inside the barrel such that the first cut and the second cut correspond to a third cut formed on an outer circumferential surface of the barrel. Various embodiments of the lens assembly and an electronic device including the same are described herein.

Abstract: A walking assistance apparatus including a first fixing device and a second fixing device to be attached to both legs of a user, respectively, a motor device configured to provide an active assistance force to the first fixing device and the second fixing device using at least one motor, and a passive assistance force transmitter connected to the first fixing device and the second fixing device to provide a passive assistance force to the first fixing device and the second fixing device may be provided.

Abstract: An insole may include an insole body in a shape receivable in a shoe; an electronic element provided in the insole body; a connection line configured to electrically connect to the electronic element and including a contact terminal exposed to the outside of the insole body; and a connector including a detachable member configured to at least partially protrude outward from the insole body and configured to support the contact terminal.

Abstract: An insole may include an insole body in a shape receivable in a shoe; an electronic element provided in the insole body; a connection line configured to electrically connect to the electronic element and including a contact terminal exposed to the outside of the insole body; and a connector including a detachable member configured to at least partially protrude outward from the insole body and configured to support the contact terminal.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an insole may include providing an electronic element on a support layer; connecting a connector to the support layer; providing the support layer to a lower mold frame; covering the lower mold frame with an upper mold frame; and applying a foam material between the lower mold frame and the upper mold frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method manage a received mobile transaction coupon in a mobile terminal. The apparatus includes a communication unit, an information analyzer, a schedule manager, an output unit, and a controller. The communication unit receives a mobile transaction coupon. The information analyzer obtains the received mobile transaction coupon information. The schedule manager registers the obtained mobile transaction coupon information in an alarm program. The output unit outputs the registered mobile transaction coupon information on a relevant date via the alarm program. The controller controls to register the mobile transaction coupon information in the alarm program, and controls to store the received mobile transaction coupon in a storage area corresponding to a reception type or a folder for a widget function.

Abstract: Provided is a server for performing a low power communication and an operation method of the server that may generate a packet including collected data based on a maximum number of data items transmitted based on a maximum transmission unit (MTU) established between a client and the server and an allowable delay time of at least one service, and may transmit the generated packet to the client.

Abstract: Provided are an optical lens assembly and a method of forming an image. The optical lens assembly includes: a first lens having a convex object-side surface; a second lens having a convex object-side surface; at least one lens at an image side of the second lens; a first stop being a variable stop at an object side of the first lens; and a second stop at an image side of the first lens, wherein the second stop determines a minimum F number, and the first stop is variable to determine an F number greater than the minimum F number.