Abstract: An apparatus for predicting performance of a wheel in a vehicle: includes a learning device that generates a latent space for a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) wheel images based on a convolutional autoencoder (CAE), extracts a predetermined number of the plurality of 2D wheel images from the latent space, and learns a dataset having the plurality of 2D wheel images and performance values corresponding to the plurality of 2D wheel images; and a controller that predicts performance for the plurality of 2D wheel images based on a performance prediction model obtained by the learning device.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for real-time analysis of the district heating network is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for analyzing a district heating network including pipes and fluids inside the pipes includes receiving, by a processor, pipe data representing a structure of the pipes; receiving, by the processor, input data on at least one of the physical state of the district heating network and the flow of fluids; calculating, by the processor, data for at least one of the physical state of the district heating network or the flow of fluids using the pipe data and the input data.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an encoding apparatus using a Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) scanning, which includes a mode selection means for selecting an optimal mode for intra prediction; an intra prediction means for performing intra prediction onto video inputted based on the mode selected in the mode selection means; a DCT and quantization means for performing DCT and quantization onto residual coefficients of a block outputted from the intra prediction means; and an entropy encoding means for performing entropy encoding onto DCT coefficients acquired from the DCT and quantization by using a scanning mode decided based on pixel similarity of the residual coefficients.

Abstract: A dispensing container for discharging different types of contents includes a first container, a second container, a first pump module coupled to the first container, and a second pump module coupled to the second container. The first container includes an insertion space and a first interior space separated from the insertion space by a partition wall. The second container is inserted into the insertion space and includes a second interior space. The first pump discharges a first content filled in the first interior space, and the second pump module is inserted into the second interior space when the second container is inserted into the insertion space. The second pump module also discharges a second content filled in the second interior space.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes: a first insulating layer; a first circuit layer disposed on one surface of the first insulating layer and including a connection pad; a second insulating layer disposed on the one surface of the first insulating layer and embedding the first circuit layer; a via penetrating through the second insulating layer and connected to the first circuit layer; a metal post disposed on one surface of the second insulating layer and connected to the via; and a hole penetrating through the second insulating layer and exposing at least a portion of the connection pad of the first circuit layer. The metal post is spaced apart from the hole, and protrudes from the second insulating layer.

Abstract: A cosmetic container is disclosed. A cosmetic container according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an inner case having an inner space; a rotating bezel which is rotatably coupled to the upper part of the inner case and which has a discharge hole; a rotating member positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating bezel so as to rotate integrally with the rotating bezel; and a piston positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating member so as to be lifted or lowered by being linked with the rotation of the rotating member, wherein contents are discharged through the discharge hole by the lifting of the piston.

Abstract: Disclosed is a discharge container capable of discharging different types of content. A discharge container according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a first container which includes therein an insertion space and a first inner space separated from the insertion space by a partition wall; a second container which is formed separately from the first container and inserted into the insertion space, and which is provided with a second inner space; a first pump module which is coupled to the first container and discharges first content filled into the first inner space; and a second pump module which is coupled to the first container, becomes inserted into a second space when the second container is inserted into the insertion space, and discharges second content filled into the second inner space.

Abstract: An apparatus for predicting performance of a wheel in a vehicle: includes a learning device that generates a latent space for a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) wheel images based on a convolutional autoencoder (CAE), extracts a predetermined number of the plurality of 2D wheel images from the latent space, and learns a dataset having the plurality of 2D wheel images and performance values corresponding to the plurality of 2D wheel images; and a controller that predicts performance for the plurality of 2D wheel images based on a performance prediction model obtained by the learning device.

Abstract: There is provided a method for enhancing immune function of an immune cell, and an immune cell line produced using the method. A method for enhancing immune function of an immune cell according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: treating immune cells with a PI3K inhibitor to activate AKT/mTOR downstream signal ex vivo; and culturing the immune cells treated with the PI3K inhibitor such that a lowered AKT level rebounds.

Abstract: A cosmetic vessel includes a vessel body for accommodating cosmetic contents; a brush rod guide member of a cylindrical member, the upper and lower parts of which are opened, which is provided with a flange protrusion laid on the opening portion of the vessel body at a center, an upper cylindrical tube formed on the upper portion of the flange protrusion, and a lower cylindrical tube formed at a lower portion of the flange protrusion, an inner diameter of which is narrowed gradually; and a shoulder member of a cylindrical member, the upper and lower parts of which are opened and the upper and lower sides thereof are stepped with respect to a middle portion thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic vessel, including: a vessel body for accommodating cosmetic contents; a brush rod guide member of a cylindrical member, the upper and lower parts of which are opened, which is provided with a flange protrusion laid on the opening portion of the vessel body at a center, an upper cylindrical tube formed on the upper portion of the flange protrusion, and a lower cylindrical tube formed at a lower portion of the flange protrusion, an inner diameter of which is narrowed gradually; a shoulder member of a cylindrical member, the upper and lower parts of which are opened and the upper and lower sides thereof are stepped with respect to a middle portion thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a thin line by an image forming apparatus includes selecting a candidate region of the thin line from image data; splitting the candidate region into a plurality of detail regions; determining a shape of the thin line by comparing pixel values of the plurality of detail regions; and detecting the thin line having the determined shape from the image data.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a driving method thereof that are adaptive for detecting a presence and a frequency range of an input signal applied to the liquid crystal display. In the device, a timing controller is provided with a signal presence determiner for detecting an application of an input signal from an interface.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a driving method thereof that are adaptive for detecting a presence and a frequency range of an input signal applied to the liquid crystal display. In the device, a timing controller is provided with a signal presence determiner for detecting an application of an input signal from an interface.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a driving method thereof that are adaptive for detecting a presence and a frequency range of an input signal applied to the liquid crystal display. In the device, a timing controller is provided with a signal presence determiner for detecting an application of an input signal from an interface.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) connected to a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) are disclosed. The UPFC automatic operation system receives power system data from the SCADA system, automatically determines UPFC's optimum operation conditions according to power system states. The system includes: a UPFC acting as a serial/parallel FACTS to control variables of a power system; a SCADA for periodically acquiring line data of the power system and state data of the UPFC; and an upper controller for analyzing data received from the SCADA, and determining an UPFC's optimum operation mode for each power system condition and UPFC's optimum set-point control commands.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) connected to a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) are disclosed. The UPFC automatic operation system receives power system data from the SCADA system, automatically determines UPFC's optimum operation conditions according to power system states. The system includes: a UPFC acting as a serial/parallel FACTS to control variables of a power system; a SCADA for periodically acquiring line data of the power system and state data of the UPFC; and an upper controller for analyzing data received from the SCADA, and determining an UPFC's optimum operation mode for each power system condition and UPFC's optimum set-point control commands.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a driving method thereof that are adaptive for detecting a presence and a frequency range of an input signal applied to the liquid crystal display. In the device, a timing controller is provided with a signal presence determiner for detecting an application of an input signal from an interface.

Abstract: In the active browser for reconstructing a user interface and a screen menu, a shape and a function of a web browser can be corrected and changed more conveniently, by reconstructing the user interface so that an internet explorer as the web browser is matched with a requirement characteristic of a user, the web browser being for supporting a component object model (COM) to commonly own data and codes in its operation. Herewith, the COM capable of mutually owning in common the data and codes and of operating is compacted then is provided as an active X control as an active browser editor. The active X control receives desired information through a script written in a hypertext markup language (HTML), checks whether or not there is the desired information referring to an active browser data directory and a windows registry, and constructs an address and information of a data server through the script.