Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image encoding method performed by an image encoding apparatus may comprise determining an intra-prediction mode of a current block, configuring a reference sample of intra prediction by using at least one of a neighbor pixel of the current block in a current picture and a pixel of a reference picture, and performing intra prediction for the current block based on the intra-prediction mode and the reference sample.

Abstract: A driving circuit includes: a display driver to generate a horizontal synchronization signal and a vertical synchronization signal according to a first clock signal of a first oscillator; a sensor driver to generate a touch signal according to a second clock signal of a second oscillator; and a determination circuit to detect a cycle of at least one of the horizontal synchronization signal or the vertical synchronization signal according to the second clock signal, and output a detection signal when the cycle is out of a range. The determination circuit is a part of the display driver or the sensor driver.

Abstract: A positive electrode active material includes a lithium transition metal oxide in the form of a single particle; and a coating part which is formed on the surface of the lithium transition metal oxide and contains cobalt. The lithium transition metal oxide in the form of a single particle has interfaces divided into a strong boundary having collapse of a layered structure in a crystal particle and a weak boundary having no collapse of the layered structure. The coating part is formed only at the strong boundary among the interfaces. A method for producing the positive electrode active material is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery module. The battery module case can include a stepped structure to increase the bonding forces between components of the case to improve yield of a battery module. The battery module can include a main body with a bottom plate connected to first and second side surfaces at opposite lateral portions. The case can include a first end plate and a second end plate to connect to the main body and cover the front and rear surfaces. A cover plate can enclose the upper surface of the main body. The stepped structure can be along an edge of the bottom plate to connect with the first and second end plate.

Abstract: A difference detection device comprising: a data collection module configured to collect a satellite image set comprising a plurality of satellite images; a pre-processing module configured to generate a pre-processing image set by matching characteristic information of the satellite images included in the satellite image set; and a difference determination module configured to generate difference information between the plurality of satellite images by determining a difference between pre-processing images included in the pre-processing image set, wherein the characteristic information comprises at least one of illumination information and color information of the satellite image.

Abstract: Provided are a compound of Formula 1 that can improve the luminous efficiency, stability, and lifespan of an organic electronic element employing the compound; a composition comprising the same; an organic electronic element using the same; and an electronic device thereof.

Abstract: A road extraction device and method comprising: a data collection module configured to collect a road image associated with a road; and a deep learning module configured to perform a task for extracting the road from the road image by using deep learning technology, wherein the deep learning module comprises: a first deep learning unit configured to perform segmentation on the road image; and a second deep learning unit configured to perform object detection on the road image.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method for controlling an aerial vehicle. The apparatus includes a camera that obtains an terrain image during flight, a sensor that obtains scan information of a landing point of the aerial vehicle, and a controller that estimates a location of the landing point based on the terrain image if it is determined that the landing point is recognized in the terrain image, determines whether an obstacle exists at the landing point based on the scan information, and determines whether landing of the aerial vehicle is possible based on a determination result.

Abstract: This application relates to a method for direct growth of multilayer graphene used as a core layer of a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography. This application also relates to a method for manufacturing the pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography by using the multilayer graphene direct growth method. The multilayer graphene direct growth method may include forming few-layer graphene on a silicon nitride substrate, forming a metal catalyst layer on the few-layer graphene, and forming an amorphous carbon layer on the metal catalyst layer. The method may also include directly growing multilayer graphene from the few-layer graphene used as a seed layer by interlayer exchange between the metal catalyst layer and the amorphous carbon layer through heat treatment.

Abstract: A wireless sensor device is disclosed. The wireless sensor device according to an aspect of the present disclosure may comprise: a sensor module which is placed adjacent to a part of an external member and is configured to sense information on a state of the member; a power module which is placed adjacent to another part of the external member to be physically spaced apart from the sensor module, and is configured to be electrically connected to the sensor module to transfer power to the sensor module; and a conducting wire member which is electrically connected to each of the sensor module and the power module to conduct the power.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a light emitting display device includes a stage, and at least one electric-field application module disposed on at least one side of the stage. The apparatus further includes at least one of: at least one printing head disposed above the stage, and a heating element disposed adjacent the stage. The at least one electric-field application module includes a probe head having at least one probe pin, and a driver connected to the probe head to move the probe head.

Abstract: Provided are a medium handling apparatus and method for, by using a temporary storage unit, performing a tallying task in an automated teller machine. The medium handling apparatus includes a deposit/withdrawal unit configured to separate each individual medium and accumulate the medium, a discrimination unit configured to discriminate whether the media are abnormal and types of the media, a medium storage unit including a plurality of recycling cassettes, a temporary storage unit configured to temporarily store media discriminated as normal media, and a conveyance path configured to convey the media. Media in each of the recycling cassettes are temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit to confirm the number of media remaining in the recycling cassette, and the media in the temporary storage unit are conveyed back to and stored in the recycling cassette when the number of remaining media is sensed.

Abstract: A pouch-type battery case according to an embodiment of the present invention can include a cup part configured to accommodate an electrode assembly of stacked electrodes and separators. The cup part comprises a plurality of outer walls forming a periphery of the cup part, and a plurality of die edges connecting the plurality of outer walls to a side or degassing part. At least one of the die edges can be rounded to define a curvature radius of 1 mm or less. The cup part can have a depth of 6.5 mm or less.

Abstract: A display device includes: a pixel defining layer defining openings arranged in first and second directions, the openings forming emission areas in which light emitting elements are disposed to emit light of different colors; a light blocking layer disposed on the pixel defining layer, and defining holes, each overlapping the opening and having a larger diameter than the opening; and color filters disposed on the light blocking layer to overlap the holes and overlap the emission areas. The opening has an opening interval, which is defined as a difference in diameter between the overlapping hole and the opening, in the openings, among homogeneous openings in which the light emitting elements for emitting light of the same color are disposed, the homogeneous openings adjacent in the first or second direction have different opening intervals, and among the homogeneous openings, openings having different opening intervals are at least three types.

Abstract: An all-solid-state battery includes a positive-electrode stack including a positive-electrode and a first external solid electrolyte layer formed on at least one surface of the positive-electrode; and a negative-electrode stack including a negative-electrode and a second external solid electrolyte layer formed on at least one surface of the negative-electrode, wherein the first external solid electrolyte layer of the positive-electrode stack and the second external solid electrolyte layer of the negative-electrode stack face each other and are in contact with each other, wherein the first external solid electrolyte layer and the second external solid electrolyte layer include sulfide-based solid electrolytes having different chemical compositions. Further, a manufacturing method of the battery is provided.

Abstract: A self-standing film for an anode of a lithium secondary battery, the self-standing film including an anode active material, a conductive material, a first binder containing a triblock copolymer, and a second binder containing a fluorine-based resin, wherein the triblock copolymer includes a soft block derived from aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diene-based monomers and exhibiting a rubber phase at room temperature, and a first hard block and a second hard block each connected to both ends of the soft block, derived from an aromatic ring-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and exhibiting a glass phase at room temperature, and the first binder is in the form of a non-continuous column connecting between any one of a domain of the anode active material or a domain of the conductive material and another one of a domain of the anode active material or a domain of the conductive material.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes examples of an implant system configured for targeted joint resurfacing in which only an area including the osteochondral defect is resected, wherein the area resected occupies an area smaller than an entire joint surface. The implant system can include a monolithic first implant with 3D printed metal and a second implant including a plastic portion overmolded onto a metal portion. The metal portion of the second implant also includes 3D printed metal. The first and/or second implants include solid metal portion(s) and porous metal portion(s). In an example, the first implant can be a femoral implant and the second implant can be a tibial implant. The first and second implants can be used on their own or in tandem.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hybrid exosomes, a use of the same, and a preparation method of the same, and the hybrid exosomes provided from the present invention have excellent skin inflammation amelioration, skin wrinkle amelioration, skin moisturization efficacy, and skin regeneration efficacy compared to using hydrangea-derived exosomes and liposomes alone, and thus can be effectively utilized as a cosmetic composition containing the same as an active ingredient. In addition, the hybrid exosomes have better stability and biocompatibility compared to existing exosomes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an all-solid-state battery defect detection apparatus, system, and method. An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides an all-solid-state battery defect detection apparatus including: a processor configured to detect a defect in an all-solid-state battery by using a pressure distribution measurement of the all-solid-state battery at ends of charging and discharging of the all-solid-state battery immediately after fastening a pressurizing jig to the all-solid-state battery; and a storage configured to store data and algorithms driven by the processor.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of overlapped battery cells and an insert panel inserted between the overlapped battery cells. The battery module further includes a top flange extended in an overlapping direction of the battery cells above the battery cells.