Abstract: According to various embodiments, a charging electronic device may include: a communication module configured to receive one or more types of power; a power control module configured to charge or discharge a battery module with selected power among the one or more types of power; and a control module configured to change a charging condition or discharging condition of the power control module to correspond to the selected power among the one or more types of power to charge or discharge the battery module. Other embodiments are also possible.

Abstract: A semiconductor device having improved heat-dissipation characteristics is capable effectively discharging heat that is generated inside the semiconductor device of a three-dimensional laminated structure, to the outside of the semiconductor device by utilizing an internal connector used during bonding.

Abstract: Provided is a mini integrated control device including a first control unit for receiving large-scale sensor data generated while an autonomous driving robot is operated and performing large-scale calculations in parallel, a second control unit for performing the large-scale calculations in parallel together with the first control unit, a micro control unit for monitoring a state of power of the robot, monitoring obstacles located near the robot, controlling a motor of the robot, controlling a relay module of the robot, and communicating with the first control unit, and a power supply for controlling supply of power.

Abstract: Provided are methods of surface treatment, semiconductor devices and methods of forming the semiconductor device. The methods of forming the semiconductor device include forming a first oxide layer and a second oxide layer on a substrate. The first and second oxide layers are patterned to form a contact hole exposing the substrate. A sidewall of the first oxide layer exposed by the contact hole reacts with HF to form a first reaction layer and a sidewall of the second oxide layer exposed by the contact hole reacts with NH3 and HF to form a second reaction layer. The first and second reaction layers are removed to enlarge the contact hole. A contact plug is formed in the enlarged contact hole.

Abstract: A connector device connectable to an electronic device is provided. The connector device includes a body housing, a cap unit coupled to the body housing, and a cable electrically connected to the body housing and the cap unit. The cap unit is provided with a terminal protection module that senses a temperature due to heat generated when the body housing and the cable are electrically connected, and disconnects the electrical connection.

Abstract: An application device for a screen protector and an application method thereof are provided for applying an adhesive film to a screen of an electronic device with ease and precision. The application device is formed as a frame-like structure having an internal hollow region. The screen protector includes, from top to bottom, a protective layer, an adhesive film layer, and a release layer sequentially bonded together. The protective layer is greater in area than the adhesive film layer or the release layer and has a peripheral portion extending outwardly beyond the adhesive film layer or the release layer. The peripheral portion of the protective layer is attached to a frame-shaped top surface of the application device while the adhesive film layer and the release layer bonded thereto are placed in, and lie adjacent to a top portion of, the internal hollow region of the application device.

Abstract: Provided is a steam generator (1000) which comprises a water tank (200); a heater unit (300) connected with the water tank so as to heat the water; and a spraying unit (500) connected with the heater unit (300), wherein raw water heated by the heater unit (300) is in a high-temperature and high-pressure state in the heater unit (300), and the high-temperature and high-pressure raw water is converted into steam by decompression when sprayed to the outside by the spraying unit (500). The steam generator, according to the present invention, can generate steam without a separate electric power supply device, can generate steam that is harmless to the human body without generating ozone, and can generates an abundant amount of atomized steam through a process for directly heating the supplied raw water by using a heating member disposed in a housing and then secondarily heating the steam of which a phase is primarily changed so as to atomize steam particles, thereby suppressing the ejection of condensed water.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for automatically managing a satellite broadcasting service are disclosed. The apparatus may include a rain attenuation information collection unit to measure weather information and a satellite broadcast signal and to collect and provide satellite broadcast signal quality information corresponding to rain attenuation, a rain attenuation analysis unit to analyze rain attenuation information collected by region and to verify a rain attenuation level, a satellite broadcast transmission signal plan unit to generate a satellite broadcast signal change plan to change a satellite broadcast transmission signal by region based on the verified rain attenuation level, and a satellite broadcast transmission signal controller to transmit a signal change instruction to a satellite ground station for the satellite broadcast transmission signal to be changed based on the generated satellite broadcast signal change plan.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition for the prophylaxis of influenza viral infection comprising a sumac extract, an air filter coated with the same, and an air cleaner comprising the air filter. Having high inhibitory activity against influenza virus, the composition comprising a sumac extract can be applied to the prevention of influenza viral infection. Also, the filter coated with the composition can remove influenza viruses from the air so that it can be employed in an air cleaner for the prophylaxis of influenza viral infection.

Abstract: A separator includes an organic-inorganic hybrid coating layer on at least one surface of a porous base and a pattern coating layer on a surface of the organic-inorganic hybrid coating layer. The pattern coating layer includes patterns having an average diameter of 0.1 mm or less that are regularly spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: A separator for a lithium battery includes a porous coating layer disposed on a surface of a porous base, and a first adhesive layer including a plurality of dots disposed at intervals at a surface of the porous coating layer, the plurality of dots of the first adhesive layer penetrating through the porous coating layer to be on the surface of the porous base.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for monitoring a communication satellite, including: a receiver to receive at least one satellite service signal from a satellite repeater; a measurement unit to measure a frequency, a bandwidth, and a magnitude of the at least one satellite service signal; a controller to determine whether a signal transmitting station malfunctions by comparing the at least one satellite service signal with a predetermined reference value based on the measurement result; and a communication unit to inform an operator terminal about a malfunction of the signal transmitting station when the signal transmitting station is determined to malfunction.

Abstract: Provided is a task processing apparatus and method that may select a task corresponding to predetermined task selection information when a task execution is completed and thus, an idle server occurs in at least one server, may separate the selected task into a first task and a second task, and may control the first task and the second task to be allocated to an existing allocation server of the selected task and an idle server, respectively.

Abstract: A pouch type rechargeable battery insulates a terrace side end (a metal portion) and tightly adheres an insulation tape by adhering the insulation tape while absorbing a position tolerance of a lead tab (or a tab seal) on a terrace. The pouch type rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly; a pouch forming a sealing portion at a side surface of a cell body receiving the electrode assembly by sealing an outer portion thereof, forming a terrace at the other side surface of the cell body, and sealing a lead tab connected to the electrode assembly by a tab seal to draw it out to the terrace; and an insulation tape that insulates the sealing portion to be adhered to the cell body and insulating the terrace. The insulation tape includes a cutting portion corresponding to and adhered to one side of the tab seal.

Abstract: There is provided a compressor fixing structure capable of preventing vibrations from a compressor from being spread to the entirety of a product in which the compressor is installed. The compressor fixing structure includes: a plurality of support units disposed to have a polygonal structure and protruded from a bottom surface; a support unit anti-vibration rib protruded from a perimeter of each of the plurality of support units; and an outer anti-vibration rib surrounding the entirety of the plurality of support units and protruded from a bottom surface. Spreading of vibrations from a compressor installed in a product is minimized, reducing vibrations and noise generated by the compressor when the compressor is driven.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting wireless is provided. The apparatus includes an antenna and a collection circuit. The antenna generates an alternating current (AC) voltage from a radio wave. The collection circuit generates a direct current (DC) voltage corresponding to the AC voltage, determines whether the DC voltage is lower than a preset value, and changes an internal impedance of the collection circuit if it is determined that the DC voltage is lower than the preset voltage.

Abstract: There are provided a compressor noise suppressing structure and a dehumidifier having the same. The compressor noise suppressing structure includes an installation member fixed to a base frame to support and accommodate a component installed within a housing, and a noise-proof member extending from the installation member to cover at least one side of the compressor to block noise from the compressor. According to the compressor noise suppressing structure, noise generated when the compressor is operated is simultaneously blocked by the nose-proof member and the housing, and the installation member and the noise-proof member are configured as a single component, improving assembly characteristics and simplifying a fabrication process.

Abstract: There are provided an air leakage preventing structure and an air cleaner having the same. The air leakage preventing structure includes: a partition unit having an inlet opening formed on one side thereof to allow air to be introduced therethrough and having a rib formed to be protruded from the circumference of the inlet opening; an air blowing fan coupled to the partition unit and rotating to allow air to be introduced through the inlet opening; a motor unit connected to the air blowing fan to rotate the air blowing fan; and an air guide unit connected to the rib formed to be protruded from the partition unit to form an outlet opening, and preventing air leakage when air introduced through the inlet opening flows out through the outlet opening.

Abstract: A steel frame structure includes brackets connected to columns to allow the columns to be connected to a girder. Each bracket includes a U-shaped plate having a bottom plate, side plates extended upwardly perpendicularly from both ends of the bottom plate, and base plates extended outwardly from the side plates, a vertical plate welded perpendicularly to the center of the bottom plate of the U-shaped plate in such a manner as to be parallel to the side plates, and a horizontal plate welded to the top end of the vertical plate in such a manner as to be parallel to the bottom plate of the U-shaped plate. The girder has a generally U-shaped section.

Abstract: A method of randomizing a size of a packet is provided. A randomization method may include recognizing a maximum segment size (MSS) defined for transmission and reception of a packet with a reception terminal, and randomizing a size of the packet to be less than the MSS.