Abstract: A bootstrap circuit for generating an output signal through a pre-charge operation and a sample operation, includes: a sampler including a sampling switch configured to sample an input signal, a first protection switch connected between an input node and the sampling switch, and a second protection switch connected between the sampling switch and an output node; and a driver configured to drive the sampler based on a power supply voltage and the input signal.

Abstract: A composition for an organic optoelectronic device an organic optoelectronic device, and a display device, the composition including a first compound; a second compound; and a third compound, wherein the first compound, the second compound, and the third compound are different from each other, the first compound is represented by Chemical Formula I, the second compound is represented by Chemical Formula I, and the third compound is represented by Chemical Formula II or Chemical Formula III:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a static and dynamic power supply and pick-up system on an electrified roadway, and more particularly, to a wireless power supply and pick-up systems for buses, trucks, passenger cars, etc. on electrified roads and to a static and dynamic charging electrified roadway power supply and pick-up method for wireless power supply and pick-up systems for transportation systems at airports, ports, campuses, etc.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip including a memory cell overlying a substrate and comprising a top electrode. A sidewall spacer structure is disposed along sidewalls of the memory cell. The sidewall spacer structure comprises a first spacer layer on the memory cell, a second spacer layer around the first spacer layer, and a third spacer layer around the second spacer layer. The second spacer layer comprises a lateral segment adjacent to a vertical segment. The lateral segment abuts the top electrode and has a top surface aligned with or disposed below a top surface of the top electrode. A first conductive structure overlies the memory cell and contacts the lateral segment and the top electrode.

Abstract: A method of preventing asthma is presented. A therapeutically effective amount of at least one soy isoflavone is administered to those patients exhibiting a PAI-1 risk genotype of 4G4G or 4G5G. The administration of the at least one soy isoflavone prevents development of asthma in the patients, particularly in pediatric patients which have suffered a viral illness within the first few years of life. Administration of the soy isoflavones to those pediatric patients throughout the viral season is beneficial in preventing the development of asthma.

Abstract: Provided is a bioresorbable stent including a stent substrate including a bioresorbable polymer and a contrast medium containing an iodine component, coated on the stent substrate. Since the stent according to the present invention is absorbed in and removed from the human body after a predetermined time, it has excellent biodegradability since it has improved radiopacity by iodine contrast medium coating, it has a high radiography contrast and is very efficient even when a procedure is performed with real time radiography, and since it has low foreshortening and high flexibility, radial force, and re-coil, it may be useful for insertion into a blood vessel having a small diameter, an acute occlusive lesion, an imminent occlusive lesion, and the like.

Abstract: A vehicle controlling method is for a vehicle which comprises an engine, a driving motor connected to the engine, a first clutch connected between the engine and the driving motor, a start motor connected to the engine, a transmission connected to the driving motor, and a second clutch connected between the driving motor and the transmission.

Abstract: A display apparatus for minimizing image quality deterioration occurring due to external light includes a first pixel electrode arranged on a substrate, a pixel-defining layer arranged on the substrate, covering an edge of the first pixel electrode, and including a 1-1st pixel opening exposing a portion of the first pixel electrode, a spacer layer arranged on the pixel-defining layer and including a 2-1st pixel opening corresponding to the 1-1st pixel opening and exposing the portion of the first pixel electrode, and a first color filter layer arranged on the first pixel electrode and selectively transmitting light of a first wavelength range. In a plan view, a first length between an edge of the 1-1st pixel opening and an edge of the 2-1st pixel opening in a direction corresponds to the first wavelength range.

Abstract: A method, which is performed by at least one processor, includes: displaying a currently running application list in response to a first user input; generating a recommended application set including one or more recommended applications for configuring a split screen for a first application included in the currently running application list; displaying the recommended application set for the first application at a position adjacent to the first application; selecting, based on a second user input, a recommended application in the recommended application set for the first application; configuring a split screen including the first application and the selected recommended application; and automatically displaying the split screen.

Abstract: A hairdryer may be provided, the hairdryer comprising: a main body unit provided with a gas discharge unit through which a gas is discharged to the outside, and a handle unit extending from the main body unit, wherein the gas discharge unit comprises: a module power supply unit which is provided at the center of the gas discharge unit and is in contact with a diffuser coupled to the main body so as to supply electric power to the diffuser; and a coupling unit which is provided in an annular shape along the circumference of the gas discharge unit so as to surround the module power supply unit. The diffuser is coupled to the main body unit via the coupling unit, and the module power supply unit is provided to come into contact with the diffuser while facing the diffuser. As such, a user may easily couple the diffuser to the hairdryer. Also, the hairdryer can supply electric power to the diffuser so that the additional function of the diffuser can be easily carried out.

Abstract: Provided are a separator, a lithium secondary battery employing the same, and a method of preparing the separator. The separator includes: a porous substrate; and a coating layer arranged on at least one surface of the porous substrate, wherein the coating layer includes a binder and inorganic particles, the binder includes an aqueous cross-linking reactive polyacrylamide-based copolymer, and the polyacrylamide-based copolymer includes at least two cross-linking reactive groups cross-linkable with each other, a weight ratio of the binder to the inorganic particles is about 1:10 to about 1:35, and a thickness of the coating layer is greater than 0.5 ?m and no greater than 4 ?m. The separator has significantly improved thermal resistance characteristics and low resistance, and therefore, a lithium secondary battery with improved battery stability and lifespan characteristics at the same time may be provided.

Abstract: A damper device according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a frame having an opening and a blade coupled to the frame to open/close the opening, the damper device including a first bracket provided on the frame such that the blade is rotatably coupled thereto, a second bracket provided to correspond to the first bracket, a first hole and a second hole formed bilaterally symmetrically on the first bracket and the second bracket, and a motor connected to rotate the blade through one of the first hole and the second hole, wherein the blade is connected to the first hole when rotated in a first direction, and is connected to the second hole when rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A button-type secondary battery includes a lower can having a bottom surface; an upper can having a top, the upper can and the lower can being coupled to define a space therein; an electrolyte in the space; an electrode assembly in the space and including a negative electrode, a separator, and a positive electrode wound together; a gasket between the upper can and the lower can to electrically insulate the upper and lower cans; a top insulator that is electrically insulating and covering a top surface of the electrode assembly; and a bottom insulator that is electrically insulating and covering a bottom surface of the electrode assembly. The top and bottom insulators are each configured to expand in volume by absorbing the electrolyte. Surfaces of at least one of the top insulator and the bottom insulator are coated with a protective layer to prevent thermal shrinkage from occurring.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal including an anion of an inorganic metal salt and a first organic ligand bound to a surface of the semiconductor nanocrystal, wherein the first organic ligand includes a substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C30 aromatic ring group and a carboxylate, a substituted or unsubstituted C3 to C30 aromatic hetero cyclic group and a carboxylate, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A display panel includes a base layer, a circuit layer, a light emitting element layer, and an encapsulation layer. The light emitting element layer includes a lower electrode on the circuit layer, a lower pixel defining film that covers a portion of the lower electrode to define a light emitting opening portion and is on the circuit layer, a light emitting pattern inside the light emitting opening portion and on the lower electrode, an upper electrode on the light emitting pattern, and an upper pixel defining film that defines an upper opening portion and is on the lower pixel defining film. The encapsulation layer includes a first inorganic encapsulation film on the upper electrode and the upper pixel defining film, and a transparent conductive oxide film on the first inorganic encapsulation film.

Abstract: A controlling method for a vehicle which comprises an engine, a driving motor connected with the engine, a first clutch connected between the engine and the driving motor, a start motor connected with the engine, a transmission connected with the driving motor, and a second clutch connected between the driving motor and the transmission, comprises synchronizing speeds of the engine and the driving motor, and adjusting a torque of the start motor to release baulking which occurs while a connection state of the first clutch is switched to another connection state upon the speeds of the engine and the driving motor being synchronized.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an active pattern extending in a first direction; a plurality of channel layers spaced apart from each other on the active pattern in a vertical direction and including lower channel layers and upper channel layers; an intermediate insulating layer between an uppermost lower channel layer and a lowermost upper channel layer; a gate structure intersecting the active pattern and the plurality of channel layers, and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a lower source/drain region on a first side of the gate structure and connected to the lower channel layers; a blocking structure on a second side of the gate structure and connected to the lower channel layers; and an upper source/drain region on at least one side of the gate structure.

Abstract: A vehicle foldable seat includes a seatback unit fixed to a vehicle body and coupled to a headrest and a seat cushion unit rotatably connected to the seatback unit. The seat cushion unit is fixed by elastic force in a stowing position, is selectively switched to a seating position when fixation thereof is released, and is engaged with the seatback unit to be fixed in the seating position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-organ model, and the multi-organ model of the present disclosure is excellent in culturing each organoid due to linkage between organoids and properties of hydrogel and can more accurately reflect the interactions between organs and the microenvironment in vivo. Also, the multi-organ model is further subjected to free fatty acid treatment and thus can more accurately mimic the phenotypes of non-alcoholic fatty liver. Accordingly, it is possible to analyze the effects of candidate drugs on peripheral organs.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for security key integrity verification using inventory certificates. One method comprises receiving a user request to perform an action: obtaining an inventory certificate associated with a device; extracting a security key identifier from a security key corresponding to the device; validating the security key by comparing the extracted security key identifier to a security key identifier in the inventory certificate; and authorizing a performance of the action based on a result of the comparison. A validity of the inventory certificate may be evaluated (e.g., by evaluating a signature associated with the inventory certificate). The inventory certificate may be stored in a secure memory of the device prior to a delivery of the device to a purchaser of the device.