Abstract: A switch control circuit and switch control method are provided. The switch control circuit and switch control method compensate an error of a load current that occurs because of the changing of a slope of an inductor current based on the increase and decrease of an input voltage. The switch control circuit includes a current compensation device that adjusts a gate on time based on a RC resistor and a control signal that senses a gate terminal of a control switch. The current compensation device compensates an error that occurs due to a signal delay to a gate terminal by increasing or decreasing a reference voltage or a sensing voltage, according to an increase or a decrease of an input voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed are a positioning system and a positioning method using a low earth orbit satellite. The positioning system using a low earth orbit satellite according to the present invention comprises a generation unit for generating, when a communication period with a ground control station is reached, a first telemetry signal including a time value according to a reference time used by a low earth orbit satellite; a confirmation unit for confirming, on the basis of a navigation signal received from a navigation satellite, the GNSS time used as a reference by the navigation satellite; an adjustment unit for adjusting the time value in the first telemetry signal so as to be synchronized with the GNSS time; and a transmission unit for broadcast transmitting a second telemetry signal, after the adjustment, so that a positioning receiver on the ground can determine the position by using the second telemetry signal.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling charging and discharging of a fuel prevents a high pressure charging pressure from being applied to a solenoid valve during fuel charging. The valve assembly includes a transfer flow passage composed of: a charging/discharging flow passage; a charging flow passage branched from the charging/discharging flow passage and connected to a storage tank; and a discharging flow passage branched from the charging/discharging flow passage and connected to the storage tank. Further, the valve assembly includes a first check valve configured to prevent backflow of the fuel transferred along the charging flow passage; a solenoid valve configured to open or close the discharging flow passage to regulate flow of the fuel; a second check valve configured to prevent backflow of the fuel transferred along the discharging flow passage; and a metering valve configured to control a flow rate of the fuel transferred along the discharging flow passage.

Abstract: A method for providing a feedback on a surgical outcome by a computer includes dividing, by the computer, actual surgical data obtained in an actual surgical process into a plurality of detailed surgical operations to obtain actual surgical cue sheet data composed of the plurality of detailed surgical operations, obtaining, by the computer, reference cue sheet data about the actual surgery, and comparing, by the computer, the actual surgical cue sheet data with the reference cue sheet data, and providing, by the computer, the feedback based on the comparison result.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device according to an embodiment includes an antenna element including at least a portion of a housing of the electronic device and configured to resonate in a first frequency band, a conductive plate electrically connected with the antenna element, positioned within the housing, and configured to resonate in the first frequency band or in a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band, a filter circuit electrically connected with the conductive plate and having a pass band in the second frequency band, and a conductive member electrically connected with the conductive plate through the filter circuit and configured to resonate in the second frequency band. Moreover, various embodiment found through the disclosure are possible.

Abstract: A circuit board according to an embodiment includes a first insulating layer; a first circuit pattern disposed on the first insulating layer; and a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer and having a width narrower than that of the first insulating layer; wherein an upper surface of the first insulating layer includes a first region vertically overlapping with the second insulating layer, and a second region excluding the first region, wherein the first circuit pattern includes an extension portion extending from the first region to the second region; and wherein a width of the extension portion in the second region is greater than a width of at least a part of the extension portion in the first region.

Abstract: A filter module mounted on an air purifier to filter air includes a first filter unit and a second filter unit detachably connected to the first filter unit and arranged to surround the first filter unit. The first filter unit includes a shape-corresponding portion having at least a portion which is formed in a curved shape having a predetermined curvature. At least a portion of the edge of the second filter unit is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape-corresponding portion, and when the filter module is mounted on the air purifier, the amount of air passing through the first filter unit per unit area is greater than the amount of air passing through the second filter unit per unit area.

Abstract: A current leakage limit circuit connected to a circuit with current leakage and a leakage compensation circuit includes a first current mirror with a first transistor and a second transistor and a current source connected to the first transistor. The second transistor is connected between the circuit and the leakage compensation circuit and limits a compensation current flowing between the circuit and the leakage compensation circuit. The current flowing from the current source through the first transistor limits the current flowing through the second transistor.

Abstract: A circuit board according to an embodiment includes an insulating layer; a first circuit pattern layer disposed on the insulating layer; a first protective layer disposed on the first circuit pattern layer and having a width narrower than of a width of the insulating layer; a second circuit pattern layer disposed under the insulating layer; and a second protective layer disposed under the second circuit pattern layer and having a width narrower than the width of the insulating layer, wherein a first surface of the insulating layer includes a first region overlapping the first protective layer in a vertical direction, and a second region excluding the first region, wherein a second surface opposite to the first surface of the insulating layer includes a third region overlapping the second protective layer in the vertical direction, and a fourth region excluding the third region, and wherein a portion of the second region overlaps a portion of the fourth region in the vertical direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a network hypervisor apparatus for providing a software defined networking (SDN)-based virtual network, the network hypervisor apparatus including a data collector configured to collect control traffic data and network topology information for each virtual switch; a control traffic predictor configured to predict future control traffic based on the control traffic data and the network topology information; and a translator configured to translate a control message corresponding to a virtual switch based on a prediction result.

Abstract: A partial transparent display device has a light transmitting function and a light emitting function in one area. The partial transparent display device includes a substrate, a transparent emission area, a driving emission area, and a pad part. The transparent emission area is disposed to be adjacent to one side of the substrate. The driving emission area is disposed to be adjacent to the transparent emission area and to be closer to the other side opposite to the one side. The pad part extends from the driving emission area and is disposed on the other side. The driving emission area includes driving emission pixels which are defined by scan lines, data lines, and pixel driving power supply lines. The transparent emission area includes transparent emission pixels which are defined without the scan lines, the data lines, and the pixel driving power supply lines.

Abstract: A method of providing a design crowdfunding service for a design product in a design crowdfunding system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include initiating crowdfunding by exposing an image of the design product; setting an investment period for the design product; recruiting an investor by providing an expected rate of return and a real-time rate of return during the investment period; and settling, when the investment period has elapsed, an amount of profit for the crowdfunding based on a number of sales and a displayed rate of return for the design product.

Abstract: A slot die coater that includes a lower die block having a manifold, an upper die block, and a shim plate interposed between the lower die block and the upper die block to form a slot. The manifold configured to accommodate a coating solution, wherein the coating solution is delivered and coated on a substrate through an exit port in communication with the slot. The shim plate includes a plate-shaped member having an open portion which is cut in at least an area to determine a coating width of a coating layer coated on the substrate, and a structure protruding from the plate-shaped member and inserted into the manifold.

Abstract: A switch control circuit and switch control method are provided. The switch control circuit and switch control method compensate an error of a load current that occurs because of the changing of a slope of an inductor current based on the increase and decrease of an input voltage. The switch control circuit includes a current compensation device that adjusts a gate on time based on a RC resistor and a control signal that senses a gate terminal of a control switch. The current compensation device compensates an error that occurs due to a signal delay to a gate terminal by increasing or decreasing a reference voltage or a sensing voltage, according to an increase or a decrease of an input voltage.

Abstract: A display device includes: a display module; a plate positioned on a rear surface of the display module; and a digitizer positioned on a rear surface of the plate. The plate includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer each including carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and a fiber area weight (FAW) of the second layer is 100 g/m2 to 150 g/m2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for controlling an electrode shape and a method of manufacturing an electrode. The method includes molding a shape of an electrode slurry disposed on at least a part of an electrode sheet by irradiating laser on the electrode sheet, causing the electrode slurry of the irradiated portion to move to an adjacent portion. The method for controlling an electrode shape and the method of manufacturing an electrode according can minimize capacity loss and can control the direction of movement of an electrode slurry and the amount of movement of an electrode slurry to change the electrode shape.

Abstract: A method for producing a positive electrode active material process which can minimize deterioration, occurring in a washing process, on the surface of a positive electrode active material and effectively control residual lithium. The method includes (A) preparing a lithium transition metal oxide; and (B) mixing the lithium transition metal oxide and a washing solution, washing the mixture, and then drying the mixture, wherein the washing solution contains a phosphorus-based compound and is a basic solution, and the phosphorus-based compound is contained in the washing solution such that the amount of phosphorus is 100-1,000 ppm in weight based on the lithium transition metal oxide, and to a positive electrode active material produced by the method.

Abstract: Hydrocephalus and shunt-related expenditures cost the US system over $2 billion dollars in annual expenses, with 125,000 shunt surgeries per year and an untreated mortality rate estimated at 50-60%. Existing diagnostics are expensive, inaccurate, and often harmful or invasive, and can lead to unnecessary admissions, further testing, or needless surgery. Collaborative efforts between Northwestern materials engineers headed by Dr. John Rogers alongside the leadership of neurological surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital have produced and validated a noninvasive, thermal biosensor capable of diagnosing ventricular shunt malfunction.

Abstract: An object recognition apparatus includes a first spectrometer configured to obtain a first type of spectrum data from light scattered, emitted, or reflected from an object; a second spectrometer configured to obtain a second type of spectrum data from the light scattered, emitted, or reflected from the object, the second type of spectrum data being different from the first type of spectrum data; an image sensor configured to obtain image data of the object; and a processor configured to identify the object using data obtained from at least two from among the first spectrometer, the second spectrometer, and the image sensor and using at least two pattern recognition algorithms.

Abstract: A touch sensing system may include, for example, pixels for displaying an input image, data lines, touch electrodes, a timing controller for dividing one frame into a display driving period for displaying the input image and a touch driving period for driving the touch electrodes, a stylus pen for receiving a pen uplink signal during the touch driving period and outputting a pen downlink signal, and a touch sensing circuit for causing the pen uplink signal to be radiated to the stylus pen from the data lines during the touch driving period and for sensing voltages of the touch electrodes based on the pen downlink signal. In another example, a touch sensing system may supply the pen uplink signal, which is to be radiated to the stylus pen, using touch electrodes and reference voltage lines during the touch driving period. Methods of driving a touch sensing system are also disclosed.