Abstract: A laser processing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment includes: a light source generating a laser beam; and a light converging unit converging the laser beam to a focal point on an object to be processed, wherein the light converging unit includes a first optical element including a through hole penetrating the first optical element; a second optical element including a first region reflecting the laser beam and a second region transmitting the laser beam; and a third optical element including a focusing lens as a convex lens, a lower surface of the first optical element is a concave mirror, and an upper surface of the second optical element is convex and a lower surface thereof is concave.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for administering a double-stranded oligonucleotide structure using an ultrasonic nebulizer. According to the method, the double-stranded oligonucleotide according to the present invention forms self-assembled nanoparticles, which are 90 nm in size and have a neutral charge, and it is possible to deliver the double-stranded oligonucleotide specifically to the nasal cavity and lungs while maintaining not only the same concentration, molecular weight, purity, nanoparticle size, and osmolality as those of the stock material but also the target gene inhibitory activity without cytotoxicity. Thus, the present invention may be useful for the prevention or treatment of respiratory viral infections including COVID-19, pulmonary fibrosis caused by viral infection, or respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling a side mirror of an autonomous vehicle and a method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to detect whether a vehicle is autonomously driven and to fold the side mirror such that a mirror surface is in close contact with a vehicle body surface or side window glass or to insert the side mirror into the inner space of the vehicle when the vehicle is autonomously driven. Through the present disclosure, it is possible to notify an external vehicle of information indicating that the vehicle is driven in an autonomous driving mode.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are configured to control a steering wheel of an autonomous driving vehicle. A state of a driver may be monitored during autonomous driving, and at least one of an upward/downward location, a leftward/rightward tilting angle, or an axial movement of the steering wheel of the autonomous driving vehicle may be controlled based on the state of the driver. As a result, danger information may be delivered to the driver through a dual system during autonomous driving.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes: a first electrode provided with a first collector and a first electrode active material applied on at least one surface of the first collector; and a second electrode provided with a second collector and a second electrode active material applied on at least one surface of the second collector, wherein an uneven coating portion at which the first electrode active material irregularly increases in amount and is applied is provided on at least one of a coating start portion or a coating end portion of the first electrode active material, and an inactive coating portion configured to cover the uneven coating portion is provided on at least one of a coating start portion or a coating end portion of the second electrode active material. A method of manufacturing the secondary battery is also provided.

Abstract: A negative electrode for a secondary battery comprises a negative electrode mixture disposed on at least one surface of a negative electrode current collector, wherein the negative electrode mixture comprises a negative electrode active material and a conductive material, wherein the negative electrode active material comprises a silicon-based active material, and wherein the conductive material is composed of a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a secondary battery. The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly in which electrodes and separators are alternately stacked to be wound, a cylindrical can comprising an accommodation part, in which the electrode assembly is accommodated, the can having an opening, and a cap assembly configured to cover the opening. The cap assembly includes a safety vent comprising a notching part that is ruptured when an internal pressure of the battery increases, the notching part has a circular shape in a plan view, the electrode assembly comprises an electrode tab connected to each of the electrodes, the safety vent is connected to the electrode tab and an external terminal, wherein the electrode tab and the external terminal are connected to different sides of an inner side and an outer side with respect to the notching part in the safety vent in the plane view.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes: a first electrode provided with a first collector and a first electrode active material applied on at least one surface of the first collector; and a second electrode provided with a second collector and a second electrode active material applied on at least one surface of the second collector, wherein an uneven coating portion at which the first electrode active material irregularly increases in amount and is applied is provided on at least one of a coating start portion or a coating end portion of the first electrode active material, and an inactive coating portion configured to cover the uneven coating portion is provided on at least one of a coating start portion or a coating end portion of the second electrode active material. A method of manufacturing the secondary battery is also provided.

Abstract: A laser processing apparatus includes a light source configured to generate a laser beam, and a light converging optical system configured to converge laser beam to a focal point at an object to be processed, the light converging optical system including a through-hole optical element and a composite optical element under the through-hole optical element, wherein the through-hole optical element includes a first recess portion configured as a concave mirror at a lower surface of the through-hole optical element, and wherein an upper surface of the composite optical element is convex and includes a first region configured to reflect the laser beam and a second region configured to transmit the laser beam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising cibenzoline, especially, S(?)-cibenzoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and a method for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by using same. The treatment composition and method according to the present invention is used to treat a patient suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In addition, the composition and method according to the present invention has excellent efficacy and safety, compared to conventional off-label standard of care (SOC).

Abstract: Disclosed is a secondary battery including a current blocking device. According to the present invention, the secondary battery in which when the secondary battery increases in volume due to overcharging, current flowing to the secondary battery is interrupted by using expansion force due to the increase in volume to improve safety and reliability may be manufactured.

Abstract: A laser processing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment includes: a light source generating a laser beam; and a light converging unit converging the laser beam to a focal point on an object to be processed, wherein the light converging unit includes a first optical element including a through hole penetrating the first optical element; a second optical element including a first region reflecting the laser beam and a second region transmitting the laser beam; and a third optical element including a focusing lens as a convex lens, a lower surface of the first optical element is a concave mirror, and an upper surface of the second optical element is convex and a lower surface thereof is concave.

Abstract: A laser processing apparatus includes a light source configured to generate a laser beam, and a light converging optical system configured to converge laser beam to a focal point at an object to be processed, the light converging optical system including a through-hole optical element and a composite optical element under the through-hole optical element, wherein the through-hole optical element includes a first recess portion configured as a concave mirror at a lower surface of the through-hole optical element, and wherein an upper surface of the composite optical element is convex and includes a first region configured to reflect the laser beam and a second region configured to transmit the laser beam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a secondary battery including a current blocking device. According to the present invention, the secondary battery in which when the secondary battery increases in volume due to overcharging, current flowing to the secondary battery is interrupted by using expansion force due to the increase in volume to improve safety and reliability may be manufactured.

Abstract: A deposition apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a sensor head located in the vacuum chamber and including a plurality of deposition rate measuring sensors, a sensor extractor coupled to the vacuum chamber and including a first vacuum maintaining valve, the sensor extractor being configured to extract one of the deposition rate measuring sensors to outside the vacuum chamber, and a sensor inserter coupled to the vacuum chamber and including a second vacuum maintaining valve, the sensor inserter being configured to insert one of the deposition rate measuring sensors into the sensor head.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dynamic frequency assignment to a low-power Base Station (BS) in a wireless communication system are provided. The method includes receiving a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) measurement result for the whole Frequency Assignment (FA) and an available FA set of the BS from the BS newly entering a network, selecting an FA having a minimum RSSI among FAs included in the available FA set, and assigning the FA having the minimum RSSI to the BS.

Abstract: A thin film deposition apparatus that can be easily used to manufacture large-sized display devices on a mass scale and that improves manufacturing yield, and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display device by using the thin film deposition apparatus.

Abstract: An organic layer deposition apparatus for forming an organic layer while a substrate is being moved, in which an interval between the substrate and the organic layer deposition apparatus can be measured at a vacuum condition.

Abstract: A deposition apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a sensor head located in the vacuum chamber and including a plurality of deposition rate measuring sensors, a sensor extractor coupled to the vacuum chamber and including a first vacuum maintaining valve, the sensor extractor being configured to extract one of the deposition rate measuring sensors to outside the vacuum chamber, and a sensor inserter coupled to the vacuum chamber and including a second vacuum maintaining valve, the sensor inserter being configured to insert one of the deposition rate measuring sensors into the sensor head.

Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus, a surface treatment device for an organic light emitting display apparatus, and an organic light emitting display apparatus. To easily form organic emissive layers, the method includes: forming a first electrode on a substrate; forming on the first electrode a pixel defining layer having openings that expose predetermined portions of the first electrode; forming a charge carrying layer on the pixel defining layer and the first electrode exposed through the openings; hydrophobically treating portions of a surface of the charge carrying layer selectively, wherein the portions do not correspond to the openings, using a laser; forming organic emissive layers on the charge carrying layer; and forming a second electrode on the organic emissive layers so as to be electrically connected with the organic emissive layers.