Abstract: Described are systems and methods for generating synthetic image data including synthetic images, depth information, and optical flow data. Embodiments of the invention assemble image scenes from virtual objects and capture realistic perspectives of images scenes as synthetic images. Realistic perspectives captured in synthetic images are defined by camera views created from camera settings files. To simulate capture performance of smartphone cameras, stereo cameras, and other actual camera devices, capture, calibration, and camera intrinsic parameters included in camera settings files are identical to parameters included in actual cameras. Synthetic image datasets generated by the systems and methods described herein are used to train machine learning systems generating machine learning models for performing computer vision tasks.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate including a trench. The semiconductor device further includes a gate electrode disposed in the trench, and a gate insulating film disposed between the substrate and the gate electrode. The gate electrode includes a gate conductor and a metal element, and an effective work function of the gate electrode is less than an effective work function of the gate conductor.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a stack structure on a substrate, the stack structure including interlayer insulating layers and first gate electrodes alternately stacked on each other, a semiconductor layer in an opening penetrating through the stack structure, a first dielectric layer between the semiconductor layer and the stack structure, and a lower pattern closer to the substrate than to the first gate electrodes in the stack structure, the lower pattern including a first surface facing the first dielectric layer, and a second surface facing the stack structure, the second surface defining an acute angle with the first surface, wherein the first dielectric layer includes a first portion facing the stack structure, and a second portion facing the first surface of the lower pattern, the second portion having a thickness greater than a thickness of the first portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically arranging seats of an autonomous vehicle enable seats to be remotely changed between a standard arrangement mode and a final target arrangement mode. The apparatus includes a manipulation device configured to generate a signal corresponding to a target arrangement mode of seats through manipulation by a passenger, seat motors respectively provided in the seats so as to control positions and postures of the seats, seat controllers for controlling operation of the seat motors, and a vehicle controller configured to transmit a signal from the manipulation device to the seat controllers, transmit an abnormal signal indicating jamming of the seats to the manipulation device or control the seat controllers provided in the vehicle. As a result, it is possible to easily change the seats to a desired arrangement mode in an autonomous vehicle without interference with peripheral components during movement of the seats.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for performing phase detection and synchronization in an AMI communication network using a relay communication, and a method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system for performing phase detection and synchronization in an AMI communication network using a relay communication includes an AMI server for collecting a ‘reference zero-crossing detection (ZCD) time difference by phase’ of input/output terminals of a main transformer installed in a substation; and a data concentration unit (DCU) comparing the ‘reference ZCD time difference by phase’ transmitted from the AMI server with a ‘ZCD time difference by phase’ collected by itself, and matching the same to have a time difference close to an error range.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate including a trench. The semiconductor device further includes a gate electrode disposed in the trench, and a gate insulating film disposed between the substrate and the gate electrode. The gate electrode includes a gate conductor and a metal element, and an effective work function of the gate electrode is less than an effective work function of the gate conductor.

Abstract: A seat control system facilitating a vehicle may include a plurality of seats that are electrically controlled indoors to avoid interference between the seats or collision between occupants when changing a position of each seat and to adjust a moving speed and a sensitivity of a position-change seat according to the ambient circumstances of the seat so that the collision between occupants or between objects is efficiently prevented, ensuring stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of dynamically changing a connection by a terminal in a wireless LAN. The method including determining a change of the connection to another wireless LAN and whether an access point (AP) of the first wireless LAN is the same as an AP of a second wireless LAN by comparing first AP identity determination information received from the first wireless LAN with second AP identity determination information received from the second wireless LAN and transmitting a message for requesting the connection to the second wireless LAN by using a temporary wireless LAN service profile generated on the basis of a wireless LAN service profile for the first wireless LAN, when the AP of the first wireless LAN is the same as the AP of the second wireless LAN.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for performing phase detection and synchronization in an AMI communication network using a relay communication, and a method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system for performing phase detection and synchronization in an AMI communication network using a relay communication includes an AMI server for collecting a ‘reference zero-crossing detection (ZCD) time difference by phase’ of input/output terminals of a main transformer installed in a substation; and a data concentration unit (DCU) comparing the ‘reference ZCD time difference by phase’ transmitted from the AMI server with a ‘ZCD time difference by phase’ collected by itself, and matching the same to have a time difference close to an error range.

Abstract: A method of forming a material layer includes providing a substrate into a reaction chamber, providing a source material onto a substrate, the source material being a precursor of a metal or semimetal having a ligand, providing an ether-based modifier on the substrate, purging an inside of the reaction chamber, and reacting a reaction material with the source material to form the material layer.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for evaluating high-temperature creep behavior of metals, the apparatus including a chamber configured to fix a metal sample in an inner space sealed from an external environment, and including, at a lower portion, a metal tube stretchable in a length direction by a pressure of a gas, wherein the apparatus is configured in such a manner that a load received by the chamber in the length direction due to the pressure of the gas injected into the chamber is applied to the metal sample.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a switching element on a substrate, a pad isolation layer on the switching element, a conductive pad passing through the pad isolation layer and connected to the switching element, an insulating pattern on the pad isolation layer and having a height greater than a horizontal width, a lower electrode on side surfaces of the insulating pattern on side surfaces of the insulating pattern and in contact with the conductive pad, a capacitor dielectric layer on the lower electrode and having a monocrystalline dielectric layer and a polycrystalline dielectric layer, the monocrystalline dielectric layer being relatively close to side surfaces of the insulating pattern compared to the polycrystalline dielectric layer an upper electrode on the capacitor dielectric layer may be provided.

Abstract: A cannula having a coupling force and fixing force between an expansion part and a needle is provided. The needle is formed in a cylinder shape having a predetermined length, and includes a coupling means, which is formed at the outer surface thereof, and is inserted into the expansion part such that the coupling force can increase by the friction with the expansion part during adhesion, wherein the coupling means includes: a groove part formed, in an insertion region of the needle inserted into the expansion part, by the melting of the outer surface of the needle through laser machining so as to have a predetermined depth; and a protrusion part protruding in the outward direction of the needle so as to be connected to the groove part.

Abstract: Provided is a computing technology for controlling information display of an electronic shelf label that is connected to a management server via a network and displays electronic information. The electronic shelf label measures a distance to at least one product arranged behind the electronic shelf label, and when a change in the distance occurs, activates a wireless tag reader. When product identification information acquired by the wireless tag reader is different from currently displayed product identification information, the electronic shelf labels request a label change registration to a server. Changed product information is received according to the label change registration, and the changed product information is reflected in displayed product information.

Abstract: Described are calibration and rectification systems and methods for 3D cameras. The calibration methods described herein derive calibration parameters in real time for multiple camera settings. Calibration parameters are used to rectify stereo images as part of a process for creating 3D images, videos, and VR or AR experiences. Additionally multi-camera systems for implementing the calibration and rectification methods are disclosed. 3D camera calibration methods involving a limited number of calibration points reduce the cost and complexity of conventional calibration methods while also allowing for higher performing 3D cameras having many possible configurations of camera settings.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting and distinguishing various types of gas molecules or volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the methods and devices have enhanced sensing ability; namely response magnitude, sensitivity, detection limit and selectivity (i.e., classification capability). In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods and devices for diagnosing a disease in a subject or a health status of a subject through the detection of VOCs indicative of the disease or health status in question from breath of the subject. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods and devices for detecting the existence of lung cancer or the stage of lung cancer in a subject through the detection of VOCs indicative of the existence of lung cancer from breath of the subject.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a switching element on a substrate, a pad isolation layer on the switching element, a conductive pad passing through the pad isolation layer and connected to the switching element, an insulating pattern on the pad isolation layer and having a height greater than a horizontal width, a lower electrode on side surfaces of the insulating pattern on side surfaces of the insulating pattern and in contact with the conductive pad, a capacitor dielectric layer on the lower electrode and having a monocrystalline dielectric layer and a polycrystalline dielectric layer, the monocrystalline dielectric layer being relatively close to side surfaces of the insulating pattern compared to the polycrystalline dielectric layer an upper electrode on the capacitor dielectric layer may be provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device of the present invention comprises: a communication unit; a storage unit for storing a uniform resource locator (URL) designated by an external electronic device and information on specific content provided in the designated URL; and a processor which, when a request for a connection to a designated URL is received from an external electronic device through the communication unit, identifies whether specific content can be provided in the designated URL, and in a case where the specific content cannot be provided, obtains information on another URL that provides content related to the specific content by using stored information, and transmits the obtained information on the another URL to the external electronic device through the communication unit.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for generating synthetic image data including synthetic images, depth information, and optical flow data. Embodiments of the invention assemble image scenes from virtual objects and capture realistic perspectives of images scenes as synthetic images. Realistic perspectives captured in synthetic images are defined by camera views created from camera settings files. To simulate capture performance of smartphone cameras, stereo cameras, and other actual camera devices, capture, calibration, and camera intrinsic parameters included in camera settings files are identical to parameters included in actual cameras. Synthetic image datasets generated by the systems and methods described herein are used to train machine learning systems generating machine learning models for performing computer vision tasks.

Abstract: An example of the present invention provides a quantum rod layer including: a photo-induced polymer including a base polymer aligned along a first direction and a photo-reactive group combined to the base polymer; and a quantum rod aligned along the first direction.