Abstract: A storage device including, a plurality of non-volatile memories configured to include a memory cell region including at least one first metal pad; and a peripheral circuit region including at least one second metal pad and vertically connected to the memory cell region by the at least one first metal pad and the at least one second metal pad, and a controller connected to the plurality of non-volatile memories through a plurality of channels and configured to control the plurality of non-volatile memories, wherein the controller selects one of a first read operation mode and a second read operation mode and transfers a read command corresponding to the selected read operation mode to the plurality of non-volatile memories, wherein one sensing operation is performed to identify one program state among program sates in the first read operation mode, and wherein at least two sensing operations are performed to identify the one program state among the program states in the second read operation mode.

Abstract: A method for providing center-of-gravity information by using an image, and an apparatus therefor are disclosed. A method for providing center-of-gravity information, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: generating multi-angle two-dimensional poses corresponding to a user's pose on the basis of images of the user captured at multiple angles; generating a three-dimensional pose by combining the multi-angle two-dimensional poses; generating, on the basis of the three-dimensional pose, a heatmap visually showing the pressure distribution of soles; extracting the center point of gravity on the basis of the heatmap; and providing center-of-gravity information corresponding to the user's pose by using a weight balance calculated on the basis of the center point of gravity.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to devices for assaying a biomolecule from a plant sample including: a microfluidic cartridge for assaying a biomolecule from a plant sample, including: a top layer; and a bottom layer spaced apart from the top layer in a generally parallel orientation with respect to the top layer, the bottom layer defining a plurality of wells therein that protrude from a surface of the bottom layer; and a filter module for filtering the plant sample, including a filter body defining: an upper portion including an inlet structure forming an inlet channel; and a bottom portion configured to accept and secure a filter membrane. The filter body is configured to accept a microvolume aliquot of the plant sample, the bottom structure includes an outlet structure forming an outlet channel on an outlet side of the filter membrane, and at least one of the plurality of wells includes an assay reagent solution.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-channel, bi-directional optical communication module.

Abstract: A battery module which uses a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) to provide a transmission path of information on the voltage or temperature thereof sensed by a bus bar. The battery module may have a smaller size in a height direction compared to a case of using a rigid printed circuit board (RPCB) or a wire instead of the FPCB to provide the transmission path of the information on the voltage or temperature, and may thus have improved energy efficiency per volume.

Abstract: A battery module includes a cell stack including a plurality of battery cells stacked therein, a bus bar assembly coupled to a side of the cell stack, on which an electrode lead of the battery cell is disposed, and a sensing device coupled to the bus bar assembly and measuring a temperature of the battery cell. The bus bar assembly is coupled to the cell stack in a vertical direction, and the sensing device includes a temperature sensor disposed in close contact with the battery cell, and an elastic bracket pressing the temperature sensor toward the battery cell through elastic force.

Abstract: A battery module includes a cell stack body in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; and a module case accommodating the cell stack body therein having a first surface and a second surface, opposite to the first surface. The module case includes an upper case disposed on one side of the cell stack body; a lower case disposed on the other side of the cell stack body and coupled to the upper case; and a module fastening portion for coupling the battery module to an external structure, wherein the module fastening portion is disposed closer to the first surface of the module case than to the second surface of the module case, and wherein a case fastening portion coupling the upper case and the lower case together is disposed closer to the second surface of the module case than to the first surface of the module case.

Abstract: A storage device including, a plurality of non-volatile memories configured to include a memory cell region including at least one first metal pad; and a peripheral circuit region including at least one second metal pad and vertically connected to the memory cell region by the at least one first metal pad and the at least one second metal pad, and a controller connected to the plurality of non-volatile memories through a plurality of channels and configured to control the plurality of non-volatile memories, wherein the controller selects one of a first read operation mode and a second read operation mode and transfers a read command corresponding to the selected read operation mode to the plurality of non-volatile memories, wherein one sensing operation is performed to identify one program state among program sates in the first read operation mode, and wherein at least two sensing operations are performed to identify the one program state among the program states in the second read operation mode.

Abstract: Provided are a nitrite substitute including a mixture of plasma-treated vegetables and egg white, a food including the nitrite substitute, and a method of preparing a food, the method including mixing the nitrite substitute with raw materials of a food to prepare a food emulsion. Foods having added thereto the nitrite substitute may exhibit colors and effects similar to those in conventional foods without an unpleasant taste.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling the avoidance of an emergency vehicle, and a vehicle system are provided. The apparatus includes a communication device to receive traveling data from vehicles traveling in a specific section on an expected traveling path of the emergency vehicle, a determination device to identify locations of the vehicles from the received traveling data and to determine at least one control vehicle based on the identified locations of the vehicles, and a controller to determine an avoidance control time point of each control vehicle based on an expected approach time of the emergency vehicle to the control vehicle, and to transmit a control message to the control vehicle based on the avoidance control time point of the control vehicle.

Abstract: A storage device including, a plurality of non-volatile memories configured to include a memory cell region including at least one first metal pad; and a peripheral circuit region including at least one second metal pad and vertically connected to the memory cell region by the at least one first metal pad and the at least one second metal pad, and a controller connected to the plurality of non-volatile memories through a plurality of channels and configured to control the plurality of non-volatile memories, wherein the controller selects one of a first read operation mode and a second read operation mode and transfers a read command corresponding to the selected read operation mode to the plurality of non-volatile memories, wherein one sensing operation is performed to identify one program state among program sates in the first read operation mode, and wherein at least two sensing operations are performed to identify the one program state among the program states in the second read operation mode.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-channel, bi-directional optical communication module.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device including: a page buffer configured to latch a plurality of page data constituting one bit page of a plurality of bit pages, and a control logic configured to compare results of a plurality of read operations performed in response to a high-priority read signal set to select one of a plurality of read signals included in the high-priority read signal set as a high-priority read signal, and determine a low-priority read signal corresponding to the high-priority read signal, wherein the high-priority read signal set is for reading high-priority page data, and the low-priority read signal is for reading low-priority page data.

Abstract: An update control apparatus for a vehicle controller includes a state information collecting device that collects vehicle state information when an update event of a vehicle controller occurs, a battery control device that determines an update-based ultimate target State of Charge (SOC) based on the collected vehicle state information and controls charge or discharge of a battery based on the determined ultimate target SOC, and a control device that downloads update data of the vehicle controller from an update server and updates the vehicle controller.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for verifying a vehicle controller based on a virtual machine. A system for verifying a vehicle controller based on a virtual machine may include: a server configured to store software of upper level controllers of a vehicle and to execute the software of the upper level controllers through the virtual machine; and a telematics terminal configured to collect input data of the upper level controllers and to transmit the input data to the server. The telematics terminal may be further configured to compare first output data collected from the upper level controllers with second output data received from the server corresponding to the input data, and to verify a validity of the first output data based on the comparison of first output data with the second output data.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device including: a page buffer configured to latch a plurality of page data constituting one bit page of a plurality of bit pages, and a control logic configured to compare results of a plurality of read operations performed in response to a high-priority read signal set to select one of a plurality of read signals included in the high-priority read signal set as a high-priority read signal, and determine a low-priority read signal corresponding to the high-priority read signal, wherein the high-priority read signal set is for reading high-priority page data, and the low-priority read signal is for reading low-priority page data.

Abstract: Devices for assaying a biomolecule from a sample, including: a cartridge assembly structured to accept and secure a magnetofluidic cartridge to be used for the assaying, and a magnetic particle manipulation assembly arranged proximate the cartridge assembly, the magnetic particle manipulation assembly having a pair of magnets arranged to be on opposing sides of said magnetofluidic cartridge and which are substantially aligned along a line that will be transverse to the magnetofluidic cartridge such that the line can be aligned with a well in the magnetofluidic cartridge, and methods of using and assembling such devices.

Abstract: An update providing apparatus of a vehicle includes a communication circuit communicating with a server, a memory, a first controller, a second controller, and a control circuit electrically connected to the communication circuit, the memory, the first controller, and the second controller. The control circuit is configured to receive data for an update of the first controller or the second controller, from the server by using the communication circuit, to store the data for the update in the memory and transmit the data for the update to the first controller, when the data for the update is associated with the first controller, and to transmit the data for the update to the second controller without storing the data for the update, when the data for the update is associated with the second controller.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device including: a page buffer configured to latch a plurality of page data constituting one bit page of a plurality of bit pages, and a control logic configured to compare results of a plurality of read operations performed in response to a high-priority read signal set to select one of a plurality of read signals included in the high-priority read signal set as a high-priority read signal, and determine a low-priority read signal corresponding to the high-priority read signal, wherein the high-priority read signal set is for reading high-priority page data, and the low-priority read signal is for reading low-priority page data.