Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate with a conductive pattern. A semiconductor die is electrically connected to the substrate and both the semiconductor die and the substrate are at least partially covered by a package body. In some examples, through-mold vias are formed in the package body to provide electrical signal paths from an exterior surface thereof to the conductive pattern of the substrate. In some examples, through-mold vias are included in the package body to provide electrical signal paths between the semiconductor die and an exterior surface of the package body. In some examples, an interposer is electrically connected to the through-mold vias and may be covered by the package body and/or disposed in spaced relation thereto. In some examples, the interposer may not be electrically connected to the through-mold vias but may have one or more semiconductor dies of the semiconductor device electrically connected thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a distributed cloud system, a data processing method of the distributed cloud system, a storage medium. The data processing method of the distributed cloud system includes running an application of an edge computing system requested by a user device, generating a snapshot image of the application, and storing the generated snapshot image and transmitting the stored image during migration.

Abstract: A method of transmitting a Physical Layer Convergence Procedure (PLCP) frame in a Very High Throughput (VHT) Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system includes generating a MAC Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) to be transmitted to a destination station (STA), generating a PLCP Protocol Data Unit (PPDU) by adding a PLCP header, including an L-SIG field containing control information for a legacy STA and a VHT-SIG field containing control information for a VHT STA, to the MPDU, and transmitting the PPDU to the destination STA. A constellation applied to some of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM) symbols of the VHT-SIG field is obtained by rotating a constellation applied to an OFDM symbol of the L-SIGfield.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device includes a fin-type active region protruding from a top surface of a substrate and extending in a first direction parallel to the top surface of the substrate, a gate structure intersecting with the fin-type active region and extending on the substrate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a source/drain region on a first side of the gate structure, a first contact structure on the source/drain region, and a contact capping layer on the first contact structure. A top surface of the first contact structure has a first width in the first direction, a bottom surface of the contact capping layer has a second width greater than the first width stated above in the first direction, and the contact capping layer includes a protruding portion extending outward from a sidewall of the first contact structure.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure discloses tobacco material including: a center portion including a flavor material; and an outer portion including a tobacco mixture, wherein the outer portion surrounds the center portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high voltage-type redox flow battery comprising: a plurality of modules (1001, 1002, 1003, . . , 100n) which are serially connected; and a battery management system (BMS) for monitoring a state-of-charge (SOC) of each of the plurality of modules (1001, 1002, 1003, ..

Abstract: An aerosol generating article includes an aerosol generator including a first aerosol generating material which does not include nicotine; a tobacco filler arranged adjacent to an end of the aerosol generator and including a second aerosol generating material including nicotine; a cooler arranged adjacent to an end of the tobacco filler and configured to cool aerosol; and a mouth piece arranged adjacent to an end of the cooler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-cloud edge system. The multi-cloud edge system includes a core cloud, a multi-cluster-based first edge node system, and a multi-cluster-based near edge node system, wherein the multi-cluster-based first edge node system includes multiple worker nodes, and a master node including a scheduler.

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.

Abstract: A dual camera module includes a single housing accommodating a plurality of lens modules, a first actuator configured to move one of the plurality of lens modules in an optical axis direction, and a plurality of printed circuit boards attached to a lower portion of the single housing. One printed circuit board corresponding to a lens module moved by the first actuator, among the plurality of printed circuit boards, is disposed to be lower than the other printed circuit boards in the optical axis direction.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a substrate including a first electrode group and a second electrode group, a first light emitting unit, a second light emitting unit, and a side wall. The first light emitting unit is provided on the upper surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the first electrode group. The second light emitting unit is provided on the upper surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the second electrode group. The side wall surrounds the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit. The first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are arranged side by side such that a separation space between the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit is smaller than a space between the second light emitting unit and an outer peripheral surface of the side wall.