Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are described that relate to in-situ and in-process assembly of segmented optical component with high accuracy. One example method for assembling an optical component with multiple segments includes positioning the multiple segments to an initial state conforming to an alignment or positioning requirement, measuring positions of the multiple segments at the initial state, initiating a fusing process to fuse the multiple segments of the optical element together, measuring the positions of the multiple segments after commencement of the fusing process, and determining whether a change in the positions of the multiple segments has occurred that causes a deviation from the initial state. Upon a determination that the deviation is not within a tolerance value, the method includes adjusting a position of at least one of the multiple segments to maintain the deviation within the tolerance value.

Abstract: A display device includes a panel layer including a display area, a light-blocking layer above the panel layer, and defining a light-blocking area surrounding at least a portion of the display area, and an input-sensing layer between the panel layer and the light-blocking layer, defining a sensing area, and including a first conductive layer including a first constant voltage electrode layer, at least a portion of which being in a non-light-blocking area between the light-blocking area and the display area, a second conductive layer including a second constant voltage electrode layer, at least a portion of which being in the non-light-blocking area, and electrically contacting the first constant voltage electrode layer through first through holes in the non-light-blocking area, and a sensing-insulating layer between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, and defining the first through holes, wherein distances between adjacent first through holes vary.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a terminal assembly, and more particularly, to a terminal assembly having improved coupling with an end coil. The terminal assembly of the present disclosure has the effect of enhancing space utilization by applying the terminal assembly to the side surface portion of the coil, has the effect of automating the process and reducing costs by allowing the same type of windings to be used regardless of the positions of the windings, and has the effect of improving coupling robustness between the winding and the terminal assembly by including epoxy for coating the terminal assembly and the end coil.

Abstract: A case for a secondary battery, in which an electrode assembly having a structure, in which electrodes and separators are alternately disposed, is accommodated, includes: a first recess part and a second recess part, each of which has a recessed shape; a circumferential part configured to surround a circumference of each of the first recess part and the second recess part when the case is unfolded; and a connection part provided between the first recess part and the second recess part to connect the first recess part to the second recess part, wherein, when the case is unfolded, the connection part has a shape that is recessed from each of the first recess part and the second recess part in one direction.

Abstract: An electrode assembly including a negative electrode including a sliding region, wherein a first negative electrode thickness ratio of the thickness TN1 of the negative electrode mixture layer at the first face-to-face position where the negative electrode faces the lower end part of the positive electrode, to the thickness TNC of the negative electrode mixture layer at the center part of the negative electrode, and a first positive electrode thickness ratio of the thickness TP1 of the positive electrode mixture layer at the lower end part of the positive electrode, to the thickness TPC of the positive electrode mixture layer at the center part of the positive electrode satisfy the disclosed Condition 1 below. When the disclosed Condition 1 is satisfied, the risk of local NP ratio reversal in the sliding region can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for user grouping in a metaverse-based office environment and, more particularly, to a method for user grouping in a metaverse-based office environment, the method comprising: a target user identification step of identifying a camera viewpoint of a local user in a virtual space, and identifying target users included in a virtual image of the camera viewpoint; and a user grouping step of grouping target users satisfying a configured grouping condition from among the target users, on the basis of avatar positions and gaze directions of the local user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for user image data matching in a metaverse-based office environment and, more particularly, to a method for user image data matching in a metaverse-based office environment, the method comprising: a chat group identification step of identifying a camera viewpoint of a target user in a virtual space, and identifying whether a chat group for users included in a virtual image of the camera viewpoint is included; and a user image matching step of matching user images to avatars of respective group users included in the chat group, the user images being obtained by image-capturing the group users in real time.

Abstract: Provided is a motor cooling structure including: a motor housing having a hollow cylinder shape; a stator core accommodated in the motor housing, and including a plurality of concentric ring-shaped split cores stacked therein; and a cooling pipe receiving cooling fluid flowing from the outside, and providing cooling fluid to the stator core, wherein the split core includes a plurality of passage parts which are recessed in an outer circumference and through which the cooling fluid flows, and a plurality of press-fit parts protruding from the outer circumference, and the passage parts communicate with each other not to form a straight line when the plurality of split cores are stacked.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for testing an optical element are described. One example device for measuring a test optical component includes a pre-conditioning optical module positioned to receive an optical beam from a light source and to produce a beam having a non-collimated beam profile or a freeform wavefront. The device further includes a beam splitter positioned to receive the beam output from the pre-conditioning optical module and to direct a first portion of the beam to a reference arm configured to accommodate a reference optical component, and to direct a second portion of the beam to a test arm configured to accommodate the test optical component. The device also includes a beam combiner positioned to receive the beams from the reference arm and the test arm after reflection or refraction by the reference and the test optical components.

Abstract: Devices, methods and systems are disclosed that enable deflectometry on a wide array of objects, including convex and freeform optical components. One example deflectometry system includes a light source with a plurality of light emitting devices to illuminate an object under test with incident light, and a detector positioned to receive a reflected or transmitted light from the object under test. The deflectometry system further includes a movable stage for holding or securing the object under test. The movable stage can move in a translational or a rotational direction to cause the object under test to translate or rotate in a plurality of steps such that the light received at the detector encompasses a portion of a full illumination space surrounding the object, and the light received at the detector from all of the plurality of steps encompasses the full illumination space that contiguously surrounds the object under test.

Abstract: Disclosed are a secondary battery and a secondary battery case. According to one aspect of the present invention, provided is a case for a secondary battery including: a first recess part having a recessed shape; a second recess part opposite the first recess part and having a recessed shape; a circumferential part configured to surround a circumference of each of the first recess part and the second recess part when the case is unfolded; and a connection part provided between the first recess part and the second recess part to connect the first recess part to the second recess part, wherein, when the case is unfolded, the connection part includes: a first connection surface inclined in a first direction from one end of the first recess part; and a second connection surface inclined in the first direction from one end of the second recess part.

Abstract: A versatile space telescope for quantum key distribution and adapted for interfacing with a spacecraft and an instrument module. The telescope includes diamond turned aluminum mirrors at its entrance and exit, adjacent the spacecraft and instrument module, respectively.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for testing an optical element are described. One example device for measuring a test optical component includes a pre-conditioning optical module positioned to receive an optical beam from a light source and to produce a beam having a non-collimated beam profile or a freeform wavefront. The device further includes a beam splitter positioned to receive the beam output from the pre-conditioning optical module and to direct a first portion of the beam to a reference arm configured to accommodate a reference optical component, and to direct a second portion of the beam to a test arm configured to accommodate the test optical component. The device also includes a beam combiner positioned to receive the beams from the reference arm and the test arm after reflection or refraction by the reference and the test optical components.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for polishing an optical component having an aspheric or freeform surface are described. In one example aspect, a polishing device includes a solid plate and a container coupled to the solid plate. The container encloses a non-Newtonian material that exhibits a solid-like and a fluid-like behavior based on a frequency of a stress applicable to the non-Newtonian material. The device also includes a layer of viscoelastic polymer adhered to the container to polish the optical component. The layer of viscoelastic polymer comprises one or more segments positioned according to a shape of the solid plate.

Abstract: A device for generating a non-player character (NPC) capable of adjusting a skill level is provided. The device includes an NPC generator configured to generate an NPC having a skill level value adjusted based on a certain skill level adjustment parameter for each skill level factor, an NPC pool storage configured to store the generated NPC, and an NPC extractor configured to extract an NPC, corresponding to a skill level value input by a user, in the NPC pool storage and to provide the extracted NPC to content.

Abstract: Devices, methods and systems are disclosed that enable deflectometry on a wide array of objects, including convex and freeform optical components. One example deflectometry system includes a light source with a plurality of light emitting devices to illuminate an object under test with incident light, and a detector positioned to receive a reflected or transmitted light from the object under test. The deflectometry system further includes a movable stage for holding or securing the object under test. The movable stage can move in a translational or a rotational direction to cause the object under test to translate or rotate in a plurality of steps such that the light received at the detector encompasses a portion of a full illumination space surrounding the object, and the light received at the detector from all of the plurality of steps encompasses the full illumination space that contiguously surrounds the object under test.

Abstract: A case for a secondary battery, in which an electrode assembly having a structure, in which electrodes and separators are alternately disposed, is accommodated, includes: a first recess part and a second recess part, each of which has a recessed shape; a circumferential part configured to surround a circumference of each of the first recess part and the second recess part when the case is unfolded; and a connection part provided between the first recess part and the second recess part to connect the first recess part to the second recess part, wherein, when the case is unfolded, the connection part has a shape that is recessed from each of the first recess part and the second recess part in one direction.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are described that relate to in-situ and in-process assembly of segmented optical component with high accuracy. One example method for assembling an optical component with multiple segments includes positioning the multiple segments to an initial state conforming to an alignment or positioning requirement, measuring positions of the multiple segments at the initial state, initiating a fusing process to fuse the multiple segments of the optical element together, measuring the positions of the multiple segments after commencement of the fusing process, and determining whether a change in the positions of the multiple segments has occurred that causes a deviation from the initial state. Upon a determination that the deviation is not within a tolerance value, the method includes adjusting a position of at least one of the multiple segments to maintain the deviation within the tolerance value.

Abstract: A kinematically engaged yoke system (KEYS) for multiple-order-diffraction engineered material may comprise a harness comprising a frame and a plurality of semi-kinematic keys disposed on the frame, wherein the semi-kinematic keys are configured based on a MOD-side mechanical profile of a plurality of segments of a multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, and wherein the MOD-side mechanical profile, when engaged with the semi-kinematic keys, functions as a fiducial that provides alignment between neighboring segments; and one or more shims disposed between one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments of the multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, wherein the one or more shims facilitate alignment of the one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments based on a translation across one or more surfaces of the one or more shims.

Abstract: A kinematically engaged yoke system (KEYS) for multiple-order-diffraction engineered material may comprise a harness comprising a frame and a plurality of semi-kinematic keys disposed on the frame, wherein the semi-kinematic keys are configured based on a MOD-side mechanical profile of a plurality of segments of a multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, and wherein the MOD-side mechanical profile, when engaged with the semi-kinematic keys, functions as a fiducial that provides alignment between neighboring segments; and one or more shims disposed between one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments of the multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, wherein the one or more shims facilitate alignment of the one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments based on a translation across one or more surfaces of the one or more shims.