Abstract: Provided is an electronic device and method for providing three-dimensional (3D) map processing and a 3D map service. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store an image set and a map platform module which is functionally connected with the memory and is implemented with a processor. The map platform module is configured to obtain an image set comprising a plurality of images for a path on an external space surrounding the electronic device, to determine an area corresponding to an object included in the external space from at least one of the plurality of images, to obtain information about the object based on whether the object is configured to communicatively connect with the electronic device, and to display the information in association with the area through a display functionally connected with the electronic device. Other embodiments are also possible.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for entering an input through a rotary motion, including a rotating body, and a fixed body to which the rotating body is coupled and rotates, wherein a first magnetic material and a second magnetic material are disposed on the rotating body and the fixed body, respectively, such that a clicking sensation to the rotation of the rotating body is generated by a magnetic force between the first and second magnetic materials, and an optical sensor and one or more magnetic sensors are disposed on the fixed body such that an amount, a direction, or a speed of rotation of the rotating body is recognized by the optical sensor, and wherein the one or more magnetic sensors detect the magnetic force.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for decreasing interference in a cable bundle. The device includes a plurality of concentration devices, an interference measurer, and a concentration device. Each concentration device accesses an uplink and provides a network service to a terminal through a cable bundle in an access section. An interference measurer is connected between the cable bundle and the terminal. The interference measure is configured to measure an interference signal by measuring a signal transmitted to the terminal through the cable bundle, calculate an interference coefficient for generating a quasi-interference signal, and transmit the same to the concentration devices. The concentration devices is configured to calculate an additional signal for offsetting an interference signal by using the interference coefficient, add the additional signal to the original signal, and transmit the additional signal to the cable bundle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for decreasing interference in a cable bundle. The device includes a plurality of concentration devices, an interference measurer, and a concentration device. Each concentration device accesses an uplink and provides a network service to a terminal through a cable bundle in an access section. An interference measurer is connected between the cable bundle and the terminal. The interference measure is configured to measure an interference signal by measuring a signal transmitted to the terminal through the cable bundle, calculate an interference coefficient for generating a quasi-interference signal, and transmit the same to the concentration devices. The concentration devices is configured to calculate an additional signal for offsetting an interference signal by using the interference coefficient, add the additional signal to the original signal, and transmit the additional signal to the cable bundle.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display module including a curvature, and a bracket supporting the flexible display module, wherein the bracket includes at least a part formed with a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the flexible display module.

Abstract: A fingerprint recognition method and electronic device performing the same are provided. The electronic device includes a fingerprint sensor configured to perform fingerprint sensing according to a control signal of a processor, and includes the processor configured to obtain a fingerprint-unrecognizable position from a sensing area of the fingerprint sensor, to obtain, based on the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, a distance to a fingerprint from the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, and to control, based on the distance, the fingerprint sensor by adjusting a sensing operation of the fingerprint sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a method for converting an optical signal into a home network signal to transmit it in a home network signal relay device. The method includes: receiving an optical signal via an optical cable and converting the received optical signal to an Ethernet signal; classifying and storing the converted Ethernet signal according to a type of data; converting a frame of the stored Ethernet signal to a frame of a home network signal; and distributing the converted home network signal to one or more relay terminals or user terminals via transmission lines.

Abstract: A device and method for controlling rotation recognition units that detect the rotation of a rotating body in an electronic device are presented. The electronic device includes an outer housing, a rotary member disposed adjacent to, or at least in partial contact with the housing, a first sensor that detects rotation of the rotary member relative to the housing through a first physical change, a second sensor that detects rotation of the rotary member relative to the housing through a second physical change, a battery disposed in the housing, a processor electrically connected to the battery, the first sensor, and the second sensor, and a memory electrically connected to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to selectively control the operation of at least one of the first and second sensor based on at least one of the state of the electronic device and an application program that is being executed by the processor.

Abstract: Provided is a method for mitigating, by an interference mitigation apparatus, interference on a home network transmission line. The method includes pairing domain masters with relay terminals by a signal having a unique frequency, grouping the domain masters, performing Tx/Rx synchronization between the domain masters and the relay terminals, and controlling the domain masters and the relay terminals to transmit/receive data according to the Tx/Rx synchronization. The domain masters of the same groups may be controlled not to simultaneously transmit/receive data.

Abstract: Disclosed are a network access device and method for improving data transmission efficiency without replacement of a home network or additional pairing. A network access device is connected to a control server through an external wideband network and connected to at least one end point through at least one cable. Such a network access devices includes an interface module configured to couple with the network, at least one domain master connected to the at least one end point, an adaptation module configured to convert G.hn signals to Ethernet signals between the domain master and the interface module, and a processor configured to control the interface module and the at least one domain master. The processor communicates with the control server through an external wideband network to check status of the home network and provisions the home network in real time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for decreasing interference in a cable bundle. The device includes a plurality of concentration devices, an interference measurer, and a concentration device. Each concentration device accesses an uplink and provides a network service to a terminal through a cable bundle in an access section. An interference measurer is connected between the cable bundle and the terminal. The interference measure is configured to measure an interference signal by measuring a signal transmitted to the terminal through the cable bundle, calculate an interference coefficient for generating a quasi-interference signal, and transmit the same to the concentration devices. The concentration devices is configured to calculate an additional signal for offsetting an interference signal by using the interference coefficient, add the additional signal to the original signal, and transmit the additional signal to the cable bundle.

Abstract: A method of operating a touch screen and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes the operations of sensing an object approaching the touch screen, and displaying a pointer at a predetermined position of the touch screen in response to the object.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to an improved method for forming a dielectric film stack used for inter-level dielectric (ILD) layers in a 3D NAND structure. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a substrate having a gate stack deposited thereon, forming on exposed surfaces of the gate stack a first oxide layer using a first RF power and a first process gas comprising a TEOS gas and a first oxygen-containing gas, and forming over the first oxide layer a second oxide layer using a second RF power and a second process gas comprising a silane gas and a second oxygen-containing gas.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a messenger in a terminal is provided. A display displays an answer phrase to a specific chat phrase among a plurality of chat phrases in a messenger chat window. Upon receiving an answer phrase to a specific chat phrase which is not displayed in a display area of the messenger chat window, a controller notifies of the reception of the answer phrase, and if ‘View Answer Phrase’ is selected, the controller moves to a position area where the specific chat phrase is displayed, and displays the specific chat phrase and the answer phrase. The controller manages the plurality of chat phrases using index information indicating a position for each of the plurality of chat phrases. If an answer phrase to the specific chat phrase is sent, the controller generates index information of the answer phrase associated to the index information of the specific chat phrase.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for decreasing interference in a cable bundle. The device includes a plurality of concentration devices, an interference measurer, and a concentration device. Each concentration device accesses an uplink and provides a network service to a terminal through a cable bundle in an access section. An interference measurer is connected between the cable bundle and the terminal. The interference measure is configured to measure an interference signal by measuring a signal transmitted to the terminal through the cable bundle, calculate an interference coefficient for generating a quasi-interference signal, and transmit the same to the concentration devices. The concentration devices is configured to calculate an additional signal for offsetting an interference signal by using the interference coefficient, add the additional signal to the original signal, and transmit the additional signal to the cable bundle.

Abstract: Disclosed are a network access device and method for improving data transmission efficiency without replacement of a home network or additional pairing. A network access device is connected to a control server through an external wideband network and connected to at least one end point through at least one cable. Such a network access devices includes an interface module configured to couple with the network, at least one domain master connected to the at least one end point, an adaptation module configured to convert G.hn signals to Ethernet signals between the domain master and the interface module, and a processor configured to control the interface module and the at least one domain master. The processor communicates with the control server through an external wideband network to check status of the home network and provisions the home network in real time.

Abstract: Provided is a method for mitigating, by an interference mitigation apparatus, interference on a home network transmission line. The method includes pairing domain masters with relay terminals by a signal having a unique frequency, grouping the domain masters, performing Tx/Rx synchronization between the domain masters and the relay terminals, and controlling the domain masters and the relay terminals to transmit/receive data according to the Tx/Rx synchronization. The domain masters of the same groups may be controlled not to simultaneously transmit/receive data.

Abstract: A method and wearable device are provided.

Abstract: A method includes determining whether the electronic device is attached on a human body and controlling the electronic device based on information regarding at least one of a body condition of a user, the body condition measured when the electronic device is attached, the user wearing the electronic device a position where the electronic device is attached or detached, or when the electronic device is attached or detached. An electronic device includes a memory configured to store an instruction to enable the processor to determine whether the electronic device is attached on a human body and to control the electronic device based on information regarding at least one of a body condition as measured when the electronic device is attached, the user wearing the electronic device, a position where the electronic device is attached or detached, and a time when the electronic device is attached or detached.