Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic container wherein a holder side portion has holder engaging protrusions formed on the inner surface thereof so as to face each other, left deformation assistance long holes are formed in straight shapes in left areas of the holder engaging protrusions, respectively, so as to extend from the lower end to positions higher than the holder engaging protrusions, and right deformation assistance long holes are formed in straight shapes in right areas of the holder engaging protrusions in parallel to the left deformation assistance long holes, respectively, so as to extend from the lower end to positions higher than the holder engaging protrusions. Accordingly, the inner container can be replaced easily.

Abstract: An engine portion to perform an image forming job, a motor to drive the engine portion, and a drive circuit to provide power to the motor are included in an image forming apparatus. The drive circuit includes a sensor that detects a current amplitude of the power provided to the motor. A processor of the image forming apparatus provides a drive command to the motor and determines whether the motor is abnormal based on the drive command and a current amplitude detected after the drive command is provided.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main controller, a universal serial bus (USB) interface to which an external USB device is connected, a voltage bus (VBUS) power supply to supply power to the USB interface through the VBUS line, a voltage change detector to output a wake-up signal to the main controller if a voltage change occurs on the VBUS line, a USB host controller to perform data communication with the USB device connected through the USB interface, and an image forming job performing unit to perform an image forming job according to control by the main controller.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main controller, a universal serial bus (USB) interface to which an external USB device is connected, a voltage bus (VBUS) power supply to supply power to the USB interface through the VBUS line, a voltage change detector to output a wake-up signal to the main controller if a voltage change occurs on the VBUS line, a USB host controller to perform data communication with the USB device connected through the USB interface, and an image forming job performing unit to perform an image forming job according to control by the main controller.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main controller, a universal serial bus (USB) interface to which an external USB device is connected, a voltage bus (VBUS) power supply to supply power to the USB interface through the VBUS line, a voltage change detector to output a wake-up signal to the main controller if a voltage change occurs on the VBUS line, a USB host controller to perform data communication with the USB device connected through the USB interface, and an image forming job performing unit to perform an image forming job according to control by the main controller.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main controller, a universal serial bus (USB) interface to which an external USB device is connected, a voltage bus (VBUS) power supply to supply power to the USB interface through the VBUS line, a voltage change detector to output a wake-up signal to the main controller if a voltage change occurs on the VBUS line, a USB host controller to perform data communication with the USB device connected through the USB interface, and an image forming job performing unit to perform an image forming job according to control by the main controller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Tiarella polyphylla, and tiarellic acid isolated therefrom having anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic activity. The extract of Tiarella polyphylla and the tiarellic acid isolated therefrom shows the inhibitory effect on the LTC4 release in vitro test and the suppressive effect on the IgE level and the cytokine (IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13) production, airway hyperresponsiveness, and leukocyte infiltration in OVA-induced asthmatic mice. Therefore, it can be used as the therapeutics or functional health food for treating and preventing inflammatory, allergic and asthmatic disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Tiarella polyphylla, and tiarellic acid isolated therefrom having anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic activity. The extract of Tiarella polyphylla and the tiarellic acid isolated therefrom shows the inhibitory effect on the LTC4 release in vitro test and the suppressive effect on the IgE level and the cytokine (IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13) production, airway hyperresponsiveness, and leukocyte infiltration in OVA-induced asthmatic mice. Therefore, it can be used as the therapeutics or functional health food for treating and preventing inflammatory, allergic and asthmatic disease.

Abstract: A thermal printer includes an improved cable for connecting a main board and a recording head and that forms an image on a print medium by heating both surfaces of the print medium. The thermal printer includes a rotating unit rotatably installed within a frame and having a recording head and a support member. A main board is installed on the frame and supplies power to and provides image data to the recording head. A flexible cable is disposed on one side or both sides of the print medium to connect the main board and the recording head. The recording head forms an image on a print medium by heating a surface or an opposite surface of the print medium according to a location to which the recording head is rotated. The support member is installed opposite to the recording head and supports the print medium. The flexible cable is disposed to not interfere with a transfer of the print medium and a reciprocating rotation of the recording head.

Abstract: A thermal printer having an improved arrangement of memory card sockets on a main board and capable of printing an image on a print medium by applying heat to both surfaces of the print medium is provided. The thermal printer includes: a rotating unit rotatably installed within a frame and including a recording head and a support member; a main board installed on the frame and connected to the recording head via a cable, applying power to and providing image data to the recording head; and a memory card socket into and from which a memory card providing the image data is inserted and removed, the memory card mounted on the main board. The recording head forms an image on the print medium by heating a surface or an opposite surface of the print medium according to a location to which the recording head is rotated. The support member is installed opposite to the recording head and supports the print medium. The image data provided from the memory card can be printed.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for discharging a protecting medium. The apparatus includes a media checking unit for checking whether a fed medium is a protecting medium which protects a printing media; and a discharge controller for discharging the fed medium if the fed medium is a protecting medium. Accordingly, since a user does not have to individually remove protecting media, the possibility of contamination of the print media can be reduced, thereby increasing print quality. In addition, printing on a protecting medium can be prevented.

Abstract: A thermal printer having an improved arrangement of memory card sockets on a main board and capable of printing an image on a print medium by applying heat to both surfaces of the print medium is provided. The thermal printer includes: a rotating unit rotatably installed within a frame and including a recording head and a support member; a main board installed on the frame and connected to the recording head via a cable, applying power to and providing image data to the recording head; and a memory card socket into and from which a memory card providing the image data is inserted and removed, the memory card mounted on the main board. The recording head forms an image on the print medium by heating a surface or an opposite surface of the print medium according to a location to which the recording head is rotated. The support member is installed opposite to the recording head and supports the print medium. The image data provided from the memory card can be printed.

Abstract: A thermal printer includes an improved cable for connecting a main board and a recording head and that forms an image on a print medium by heating both surfaces of the print medium. The thermal printer includes a rotating unit rotatably installed within a frame and having a recording head and a support member. A main board is installed on the frame and supplies power to and provides image data to the recording head. A flexible cable is disposed on one side or both sides of the print medium to connect the main board and the recording head. The recording head forms an image on a print medium by heating a surface or an opposite surface of the print medium according to a location to which the recording head is rotated. The support member is installed opposite to the recording head and supports the print medium. The flexible cable is disposed to not interfere with a transfer of the print medium and a reciprocating rotation of the recording head.

Abstract: A system and method of printing on a thermal medium is provided. In the method, the thermal medium having first and second sides is fed to a print starting position and it is determined whether a print side of the thermal medium is the first side or the second side of the thermal medium. A corresponding color image according to the determined print side is then printed on the thermal medium, and a corresponding color image according to the opposite side of the determined print side is printed on the opposite side of the thermal medium, resulting in a correctly printed image.

Abstract: A computer peripheral device consuming less power and a method for reducing power consumption thereof are provided. The method for reducing power consumption of at least one or more computer peripherals connected to a computer so as to operate in conjunction with the computer, has steps of (a) determining whether or not the peripheral has a first power save mode; (b) determining whether or not the computer is turned on, if it is determined that the peripheral has the first power save mode; (c) determining whether or not a predetermined time period after the peripheral did not perform its unique function elapsed, if it is determined that the computer is turned on; and (d) making the peripheral enter into the first power save mode, if it is determined that the predetermined time period elapsed, or that the computer is not turned on, wherein the first power save mode corresponds to a state in which the peripheral consumes less power than when the peripheral is performing its unique function.

Abstract: A computer peripheral device consuming less power and a method for reducing power consumption thereof are provided. The method for reducing power consumption of at least one or more computer peripherals connected to a computer so as to operate in conjunction with the computer, has steps of (a) determining whether or not the peripheral has a first power save mode; (b) determining whether or not the computer is turned on, if it is determined that the peripheral has the first power save mode; (c) determining whether or not a predetermined time period after the peripheral did not perform its unique function elapsed, if it is determined that the computer is turned on; and (d) making the peripheral enter into the first power save mode, if it is determined that the predetermined time period elapsed, or that the computer is not turned on, wherein the first power save mode corresponds to a state in which the peripheral consumes less power than when the peripheral is performing its unique function.