Abstract: The present invention provides a high-purity glucose-based compound ultra-highly substituted with a biopolymer, in which a surface of a glucose-based compound as a natural material is ultra-highly modified with a biopolymer to improve compatibility and dispersibility with biodegradable polymers, thereby significantly improving the mechanical properties of the biodegradable polymer composite.

Abstract: The present application relates to molded rice with toasted exterior and a method for preparing the same. The molded rice of the present application undergoes a baking to have the exterior that looks toasted and has a unique flavor. Moreover, the molded rice of the present application has a firm and crunchy exterior akin to toasted rice, while being moist inside. Additionally, the molded rice of the present application has an outer of fried rice containing ingredients to exhibit the ingredient texture and has very excellent molding stability by maintaining the shape of the molded rice even after molding and cooking.

Abstract: A device for controlling a communication interface and a method therefor are provided. The device includes a communication interface, a memory, and a processor to control the communication interface and the memory. The memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the operations of connecting with an electronic apparatus via the communication interface by using first data stored in the memory, receiving identification information of an access point from the electronic apparatus, connecting with the access point by using the identification information of the access point, connecting with a server by using the identification information of the access point, receiving second identification information of the electronic apparatus from the server and storing the received second identification information in the memory, and when disconnected from the access point, connecting with the electronic apparatus by using the second identification information.

Abstract: Disclosed are a dongle apparatus and a method of controlling the same. The dongle apparatus includes a fastener that combines or separates the dongle apparatus with or from a home appliance, a power supply that receives at least one of a plurality of ranges of power from the home appliance, a power converter that converts the power into available power, a locker that locks the fastener so that the fastener does not separate from the home appliance or unlocks the fastener to separate therefrom, and a controller that receives the available power and controls the locker to lock or unlock the fastener.

Abstract: A jog dial according to the present invention can be used in an electronic device. The jog dial according to the present invention comprises: a dial knob rotatably provided on an upper surface of an operation panel of the electronic device; an object provided on the dial knob; and a detector provided below the operation panel, and detecting the object so as to output a signal, wherein the dial knob and the detector are separated from each other.

Abstract: A device for controlling a communication interface and a method therefor are provided. The device includes a communication interface, a memory, and a processor to control the communication interface and the memory. The memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the operations of connecting with an electronic apparatus via the communication interface by using first data stored in the memory, receiving identification information of an access point from the electronic apparatus, connecting with the access point by using the identification information of the access point, connecting with a server by using the identification information of the access point, receiving second identification information of the electronic apparatus from the server and storing the received second identification information in the memory, and when disconnected from the access point, connecting with the electronic apparatus by using the second identification information.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in an electronic terminal are provided. The character input method includes displaying a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters are associated, displaying a plurality of areas when a touch is detected on the at least one key area, detecting whether the touch includes a drag and inputting, after the drag is detected, a character mapped to an area corresponding to a point where the drag is released.

Abstract: A jog dial according to the present invention can be used in an electronic device. The jog dial according to the present invention comprises: a dial knob rotatably provided on an upper surface of an operation panel of the electronic device; an object provided on the dial knob; and a detector provided below the operation panel, and detecting the object so as to output a signal, wherein the dial knob and the detector are separated from each other.

Abstract: Disclosed are a dongle apparatus and a method of controlling the same. The dongle apparatus includes a fastener configured to combine or separate the dongle apparatus with or from a home appliance, a power supply configured to receive at least one of a plurality of ranges of power from the home appliance, a power converter configured to convert the power into available power, a locker configured to lock the fastener so that the fastener does not separate from the home appliance or unlock the fastener to separate therefrom, and a controller configured to receive the available power and control the locker to lock or unlock the fastener.

Abstract: The present application provides a home appliance, a controller, a system for controlling the home appliance, a method of controlling the home appliance, and a readable storage medium using a computer which stores the method of controlling the home appliance. According to the present application, the home appliance may comprise: at least one controller mounting part on which a controller is selectively mounted; and a processor configured to be connected to the controller to be communicated when the controller is mounted on the controller mounting part, and to receive a control signal generated according to manipulation of the controller.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in an electronic terminal are provided. The character input method includes displaying a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters are associated, displaying a plurality of areas when a touch is detected on the at least one key area, detecting whether the touch includes a drag and inputting, after the drag is detected, a character mapped to an area corresponding to a point where the drag is released.

Abstract: Provided is a home appliance that outputs an operating sound, if a predetermined operating sound output condition is satisfied, the home appliance including: a storage unit that stores at least one sound; a manipulation unit through which a sound to be set as the operating sound is selected from among the at least one sound from a user; a sound output unit that outputs the operating sound; and a controller that controls the sound output unit to output the sound selected by the user to the operating sound, if the operating sound output condition is satisfied. The user directly inputs sounds to the home appliance and selects an operating sound from among the sounds so that the home appliance capable of providing various operating sounds according to a user's taste can be provided.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in an electronic terminal are provided. The character input method includes displaying a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters are associated, displaying a plurality of areas when a touch is detected on the at least one key area, detecting whether the touch includes a drag and inputting, after the drag is detected, a character mapped to an area corresponding to a point where the drag is released.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in an electronic terminal are provided. The character input method includes displaying a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters are associated, displaying a plurality of areas when a touch is detected on the at least one key area, detecting whether the touch includes a drag and inputting, after the drag is detected, a character mapped to an area corresponding to a point where the drag is released.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in an electronic terminal are provided. The character input method includes displaying a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters are associated, displaying a plurality of areas when a touch is detected on the at least one key area, detecting whether the touch includes a drag and inputting, after the drag is detected, a character mapped to an area corresponding to a point where the drag is released.

Abstract: Provided is a home appliance that outputs an operating sound, if a predetermined operating sound output condition is satisfied, the home appliance including: a storage unit that stores at least one sound; a manipulation unit through which a sound to be set as the operating sound is selected from among the at least one sound from a user; a sound output unit that outputs the operating sound; and a controller that controls the sound output unit to output the sound selected by the user to the operating sound, if the operating sound output condition is satisfied. The user directly inputs sounds to the home appliance and selects an operating sound from among the sounds so that the home appliance capable of providing various operating sounds according to a user's taste can be provided.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in an electronic terminal are provided. The character input method includes displaying a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters are associated, displaying a plurality of areas when a touch is detected on the at least one key area, detecting whether the touch includes a drag and inputting, after the drag is detected, a character mapped to an area corresponding to a point where the drag is released.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in a portable terminal having a touch screen using a virtual keypad in which a plurality of characters is allocated to each of at least one key area is provided. The character input method includes displaying, in a character input mode, a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters is allocated, displaying a plurality of divided areas in a region surrounding the touched key area, if a touch is generated in one of the key areas of the virtual keypad, determining whether a drag is generated from the touch, and if a drag is generated, displaying a character mapped to the divided area in a point where the drag is released.

Abstract: A character input method and apparatus in a portable terminal having a touch screen using a virtual keypad in which a plurality of characters is allocated to each of at least one key area is provided. The character input method includes displaying, in a character input mode, a virtual keypad having at least one key area to which a plurality of characters is allocated, displaying a plurality of divided areas in a region surrounding the touched key area, if a touch is generated in one of the key areas of the virtual keypad, determining whether a drag is generated from the touch, and if a drag is generated, displaying a character mapped to the divided area in a point where the drag is released.