Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing or improving neurodegenerative disorders comprising mixed herb extracts of Dioscorea Rhizoma and Dioscorea nipponica in a weight ratio of 3.5:1 (w/w). The herb extracts mixed Dioscorea Rhizoma and Dioscorea nipponica in a weight ratio of 3.5:1 have the synergetic effects on increasing the amount of nerve growth factor in vivo, increasing the neural cell proliferation, promoting the formation of neuritis and enhancing cognitive abilities. Thus, the herb extracts of the present invention may be used for a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing or treating neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for the prevention and treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, comprising an herb extract of a mixture of 3.5:1 Dioscorea Rhizoma:Dioscorea nipponica (w/w). Having the ability to synergistically increase in vivo levels of nerve growth factor, compared to the extracts from the herbs alone or herb mixtures of other weight ratios, the mixed herb extract is effective for preventing the apoptosis of nerve cells and promoting nerve regeneration. Thus, it can be applied to pharmaceutical compositions and health functional foods preventive and curative of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Abstract: A system and method for changing a name contained in a TV program being broadcast to a name requested by a TV viewer and providing the TV program containing the changed name are provided. The digital broadcast system includes a digital content receiver belonging to a user requesting a name change service; and a digital broadcast server for broadcasting a TV program to the digital content receiver, and if changing a name contained in the TV program to a different name is requested, providing the TV program containing a changed name to the digital content receiver. The TV viewer can watch a TV program in which original names are replaced by the viewer's name or acquaintances' names.

Abstract: Provided is a modular remote controller assembled by the connection of modules chosen based on desired functions, wherein each of the modules is constructed for one function of the remote controller. The modular remote controller includes: a main remote controller which generates a remote control signal for remote controlling an electronic apparatus in response to one of an internal control signal, which is internally generated in response to a key input, and an external control signal; and at least one remote controller extension module which is detachably coupled to the main remote controller and generates the external control signal.

Abstract: A points trading service method is provided and includes the steps of (a) collecting information on a customers' trading points total from a member shop and storing the information in a customer database; (b) receiving information on a points trade request from a customer; and (c) trading points with other customers according to the points trade request. According to the method of the present invention, a customer can redeem a small amount of points into cash and exchange the points the user does not want to use for other points. Upon collecting trading points, a customer can also use the cyber money or points at a plurality of member shops. Therefore, when the method according to the present invention is applied, Internet business marketing and cyber money use can be extended and promoted.