Abstract: Discussed are an ink containing nanoparticles for formation of thin film of a solar cell and its preparation method, CIGS thin film solar cell having at least one light absorption layer formed by coating or printing the above ink containing nanoparticles on a rear electrode, and a process for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the above absorption layer includes Cu, In, Ga and Se elements as constitutional ingredients thereof and such elements exist in the light absorption layer by coating or printing an ink that contains Cu2Se nanoparticles and (In,Ga)2Se3 nanoparticles on the rear electrode, and heating the treated electrode with the ink. Since Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) thin film is formed using the ink containing nanoparticles, a simple process is used without requirement of vacuum processing or complex equipment and particle size of the thin film, Ga doping concentration, etc., can be easily regulated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical fiber cable with improved waterproof performance comprising: at least one tensile members; optical fiber units including at least one optical fiber cores; at least one buffer tube surrounding the optical fiber units; sheath covering the buffer tube and the tensile member to form a outer jacket of the cable, wherein a waterproof yarn is inserted longitudinally in the buffer tube with the optical fiber unit, and the thickness of the waterproof yarn is from 300 to 3,000 deniers, and tensile strength of the waterproof yarn is from 3 N to 150 N, and elongation rate of the waterproof yarn is from 5% to 45%, and water absorption rate of the waterproof yarn is at least 20 g/g. By the optical fiber cable, improve waterproof performance can be improved, and by minimizing the tensile strength of the waterproof yarn, possibility of break can be reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink containing nanoparticles for formation of thin film of a solar cell and its preparation method, CIGS thin film solar cell having at least one light absorption layer formed by coating or printing the above ink containing nanoparticles on a rear electrode, and a process for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the above absorption layer comprises Cu, In, Ga and Se elements as constitutional ingredients thereof and such elements exist in the light absorption layer by coating or printing an ink that contains Cu2Se nanoparticles and (In,Ga)2Se3 nanoparticles on the rear electrode, and heating the treated electrode with the ink. According to the present invention, since Cu(In,Ga)Se2, that is, CIGS, thin film is formed using the ink containing nanoparticles, a simple process is preferably used without requirement of vacuum processing or complex equipment and particle size of the thin film, Ga doping concentration, etc. can be easily regulated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a main body including at least one of an operation part and a display part, a cart including a desk on which the main body is positioned, a front detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a front portion of the main body to/from the desk, and at least one rear detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a rear portion of the main body to/from the desk and elastically support the rear portion of the main body.

Abstract: A system and a method of comparing ultrasound data associated with an object of interest before and after the medical treatment and providing the comparison information are disclosed. A plurality of first ultrasound data associated with an object of interest are stored before the medical treatment on the object of interest in the target body and a plurality of second ultrasound data associated with an object of interest are stored after the medical treatment on the object of interest in the target body in a storage unit. Instructions are input from a user for selecting any pair of first ultrasound data and second ultrasound data among a plurality of the first ultrasound data and a plurality of the second ultrasound data, which are stored in the storage unit. From the storage unit, the first ultrasound data and the second ultrasound data are extracted, and the extracted first ultrasound data and the extracted second ultrasound data are compared to form comparison information.

Abstract: Embodiments for automatically finding a standard view corresponding to an acquired ultrasound image of a target object in an ultrasound system are disclosed. A mapping table associating information on a plurality of standard views of a target object with predetermined first feature vectors is stored in the storage unit. The predetermined first feature vectors may have been previously calculated from the typical plane images corresponding to the standard views. A processing unit calculates a second feature vector from an acquired ultrasound image, and refers to the mapping table to select one of the first feature vectors closest to the second feature vector. The processing unit extracts information on the standard view corresponding to the selected first feature vector from the mapping table.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a customized interface in an ultrasound system is provided. The customized interface providing method includes: receiving a request for use of the ultrasound system from a user; displaying, in response to the request, a selection screen associated with selecting any one of software modes provided from the ultrasound system; receiving selection information from the user according to displaying of the selection screen; and executing a software mode corresponding to the selection information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a main body including at least one of an operation part and a display part, a cart including a desk on which the main body is positioned, a front detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a front portion of the main body to/from the desk, and at least one rear detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a rear portion of the main body to/from the desk and elastically support the rear portion of the main body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a main body including at least one of an operation part and a display part, and a detachable lever arranged on a rear portion of the main body, a cart including a desk on which the main body is positioned, a front detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a front portion of the main body to/from the desk, and a rear detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a rear portion of the main body to/from the desk and fix the main body to the desk by the detachable lever.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic diagnostic device. The ultrasonic diagnostic device includes a cart, a desk formed on an upper portion of the cart, and including at least one detachable member, and a main body mounted on the desk, including at least one of a button input part and a screen display part, and engaged with the detachable member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a body part, a handle coupled to the body part and having a curved shape, and a display unit coupled to the handle. The handle has a curved shape to improve close contact feelings with an operator's palm, so that an operator does not experience palm fatigue even after extended use.

Abstract: A plasma display module, a display device, and associated methods, the plasma display module including a plasma display panel, and a chassis base including a main body, a first side, a second side, and at least one protrusion, wherein the plasma display panel is attached to the first side of the chassis base, the at least one protrusion extends from the second side of the chassis base, and the chassis base and the at least one protrusion are integrally formed.

Abstract: An optical cable having a waterproof function includes an optical fiber unit having at least one optical fiber, a tube surrounding the optical fiber unit, and a watertight material layer formed by coating a mixture of watertight material and binder to an inner wall of the tube. This optical cable allows easier fabrication and more convenient use.

Abstract: A frame bracket for a printed board assembly including a pair of long side parts having wall parts contacting a lower surface of a printed board assembly, a pair of short side parts forming a gap with the lower surface of the printed board assembly and extending substantially perpendicular to the long side parts, a first stud groove connecting a first long side part with a first short side part and accommodating a stud fixed on the chassis base, and a protrusion part protruding from an outer, lower surface of a long side part or a short side part to be inserted into an inserting part formed on the chassis base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable ultrasound system to form a control panel using a touch panel, comprising: an ultrasound diagnostic unit for transmitting ultrasound signals to a target object and receiving ultrasound signals reflected from the target object to generate an ultrasound image of the target object based on the received ultrasound signals; a control unit for generating a control panel screen with a plurality of input sections for receiving user inputs to operate said ultrasound diagnostic unit; and a touch panel for displaying the generated control panel screen and generating output signals in response to the user inputs, wherein said control unit is further configured to control said ultrasound diagnostic unit based on the output signals.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of providing software contents through a communication network, comprising the steps of: (a) arranging a contents database to store a plurality of software contents in the contents providing system; (b) connecting the ultrasound diagnostic device to the contents providing system through the communication network; (c) uploading first software contents from the ultrasound diagnostic device to the contents providing system to store the first software contents in the contents database; and (d) upon a download request for second software contents from the ultrasound diagnostic device, retrieving the second software contents from the contents database to provide the second software contents to the ultrasound diagnostic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide a portable ultrasound device comprising a probe, an image acquisition part, a processor and a communication module. The probe transmits an ultrasound signal to an object and receives the ultrasound signal reflected from the object. The image acquisition part acquires image of the object and forms a still image signal and a moving image signal. The processor receives the received ultrasound signal from the probe to form ultrasound image data, receives the still image signal and the moving image signal to form still image data and moving image data, and processes data transmitted from a medical facility. The communication module receives at least one of the ultrasound image data, still image data and moving image data from the processor to transmit them through an inter-network to the medical facility and receives the data transmitted from the medical facility to forward them to the processor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a loose tube optical cable having an unstranded structure, which includes a tensile strength member longitudinally elongated and having a central axis deviated from the center of the optical cable, a loose tube optical fiber unit longitudinally elongated without intended twist against the tensile strength wire, and a cable coating for wrapping an aggregation in which the tensile strength member and the loose tube optical fiber unit are straightly aggregated. By suitably selecting geometric parameters of the tensile strength member and the loose tube optical fiber unit, the center of mass of the aggregation is positioned within the tensile strength member and the maximum modulus of elongation of the optical fiber is restricted within a predetermined range in a predetermined bending radius.

Abstract: A hologram diffuser for a liquid crystal display wherein a resin layer with a desired thickness is formed on an upper substrate. A hologram pattern is formed in the resin layer using a hologram plate. A smoothing film with a desired thickness is formed on the hologram layer provided with the hologram pattern. Accordingly, it is possible to assure a wide visual angle and realize a high picture quality.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel use of apigenin as a chondroregenerative agent, which has the effects of reducing elevated of cartilage destruction markers including total synovial fluid volume and proteoglycan, total proteins and prostaglandin in a synovial fluid, improving the condition of synovial cells, and regenerating cartilage. Also, the present invention discloses a therapeutic agent for osteoarthritis comprising apigenin as an agent regenerating articular cartilage, and a method of treating osteoarthritis using such a therapeutic agent.