Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for reconstructing moving objects in videos using a hierarchical neural deformation model, and a video input unit that receives a video, an embedding generation unit that generates a canonical embedding and a time embedding for an object in the video, a hierarchical neural deformation model unit that receives the canonical embedding and the time embedding, captures coarse-to-fine hierarchical neural deformations of the object, and outputs a time-independent bone structure and a time-dependent bone deformation of the object through a neural network, and a temporally deformed object representation unit that represents the temporal deformation of the object as a temporally deformed object in a canonical space based on the time-independent bone structure and the time-dependent bone deformation of the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificial intelligence-based non-line-of-sight (NLOS) imaging reconstruction device and includes an input processing unit that samples a partial video from an original image, a neural network processing unit that generates a frequency-converted video for the partial video and inputs the frequency-converted video to time and frequency domain networks to generate a predicted phasor field, and a scene reconstruction unit that reconstructs a hidden scene based on the predicted phasor field.

Abstract: Disclosed are three-dimensional image registration via dense staining and a super-resolution multiplexed imaging method using the same. The three-dimensional image registration includes: placing at least one fiducial marker in an internal structure of a biological sample via dense staining; obtaining a plurality of images by repeatedly imaging the biological sample while replacing a fluorescent label attached to at least one target molecule within the biological sample where the fiducial marker is placed; and registering the images using the fiducial marker as a reference to obtain a final image of the target molecule.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method of manufacturing a high-resolution structure using a size-tunable hydrogel. According to various embodiments, a basic structure may be fabricated. A temporary structure made of a hydrogel may be fabricated by applying a hydrogel to the basic structure. The temporary structure may shrink by dehydrating the hydrogel. This process may be repeated to fabricate smaller structures. The final structure may be fabricated using the temporary structure or the basic structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are three-dimensional image registration via dense staining and a super-resolution multiplexed imaging method using the same. The three-dimensional image registration includes: placing at least one fiducial marker in an internal structure of a living tissue via dense staining; obtaining a plurality of images by repeatedly imaging the living tissue while replacing a fluorescent label attached to at least one target molecule within the living tissue where the fiducial marker is placed; and registering the images using the fiducial marker as a reference to obtain a final image of the target molecule.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method of manufacturing a high-resolution structure using a size-tunable hydrogel. According to various embodiments, a basic structure may be fabricated. A temporary structure made of a hydrogel may be fabricated by applying a hydrogel to the basic structure. The temporary structure may shrink by dehydrating the hydrogel. This process may be repeated to fabricate smaller structures. The final structure may be fabricated using the temporary structure or the basic structure.

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the sagittal plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract: An amine oxide type surfactant, which has excellent compatibility with an anionic or non-ionic surfactant having excellent detergency and shows excellent detergency and softening effect, is represented by the following formula 1: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and each independently represents a C8˜C22 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group; A represents a C1˜C4 alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group; X represents OH, a C1˜C4 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, (CH2CH2O)nH, (CHCH3CH2O)nH or a combination of (CH2CH2O)nH and (CHCH3CH2O)nH; and n is a number of 1˜30.

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract: A controlling method of a dishwasher is provided. The method includes performing various cycles according to a selected course, beginning a rinse cycle during the execution of the various cycles, controlling the operation of a heater and a wash pump according to whether the rinse cycle was specified as a hot rinse cycle, ending the operation of the wash pump upon completion of the rinse cycle, and performing subsequent cycles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bleach activator which is at least one macrocyclic manganese complex selected from the group consisting of [MnIII(rac-14-decane)X2]Y, [MnIII(mes-14-decane)X2]Y.H2O and [MnIII(mes-14-decane)X2]Y represented by Formulas 1-3, as well as a preparation method thereof. Also, the invention provides a bleaching composition and bleaching detergent composition comprising the bleach activator. The bleach activator comprising the manganese complex is used in a granulated form. wherein X is at least one selected from chlorine (—Cl) and acetate (—OOCCH3), and Y is an anion selected from Cl?, Br?, F?, NO3?, ClO4?, OH?, NCS?, N3?, and PF6?.

Abstract: Provided are an optical waveguide master and a method of manufacturing the same, which has a 90° optical path change structure and an integrated optical waveguide with a 45° inclined reflection surface. The optical waveguide with the inclined reflection surface manufactured using the optical waveguide master facilitates coupling between the active optical electronic device and the waveguide, thereby perfectly overcoming difficulty in conventional mass production. The optical waveguide makes it possible to accomplish connection between various optical devices and optical circuits, and becomes source technology of an optical printed circuit board (PCB) and a system on package (SOP) in the future.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber, a lower nozzle formed in the tube to spray washing nozzle, an upper nozzle formed in the tube above the lower nozzle, a key input unit for inputting one of a lower nozzle washing course and a upper nozzle washing course, and a control unit for controlling an operation of the dishwasher according to a washing course inputted through the key input unit. When the upper nozzle washing course is selected through the key input unit, the control unit controls the dishwasher such that the lower nozzle washing course is performed for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A drying machine according to the present invention includes an interface unit connected to a separate washing machine with a data communication line for receiving load information from the washing machine, a rotatable drum containing a load of wet clothes which are previously washed by the washing machine, and an air supply system coupled to the drum for supplying dry air into the drum. The machine further includes a heater coupled to the air supply system for heating the dry air, and a dryer controller generating a control signal to the heater in accordance with a set of operation values which are determined based on the load information.

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract: Provided is an optical connection apparatus for a parallel optical interconnect module and a parallel optical interconnect module using the same for reducing a coupling loss generated due to an alignment error when coupled with an optical fiber, comprising: a 2D reflector in a prism shape and having at least two rows of cylinder type lens attached thereto; a 2D optical waveguide having at least two layers of core arrays; at least two rows of 2D optical benches; and a 2D ferrule capable of loading at least two layers of optical fibers so as to facilitate the fixing of the 2D optical waveguide for optical interconnection.

Abstract: A method of controlling a motor-driven washing machine and a control system that controls a motor or any other components of the washing machine are disclosed. The method includes the steps of generating an interruption command for braking a motor in motion during a wash cycle, applying a phase-reversed voltage to a voltage input terminal of the motor in motion, and electrically shorting the input terminal of the motor for a predetermined period of time if a second phase-reversed voltage generated by the motor is higher than or equal to a critical voltage level. Using such method, a motor-clutch mechanism is prevented front generating a noise and from being damaged during a wash cycle.

Abstract: An optical printed circuit board system having a tapered optical waveguide is provided. The optical printed circuit board system includes a substrate as a printed circuit board having an electrical circuit and on which an electrical circuit chip is mounted, a system board including an optical bench coupled to the substrate and on which a photoelectrical signal chip electrically connected to the electrical circuit chip through the electrical circuit, an optical device electrically connected to the photoelectrical signal chip, and a first optical waveguide aligned to the optical device for optical coupling and tapered to have a smaller aperture in an output node for outputting the optical signals smaller than that in an input node for inputting the optical signals are mounted, and a back plane including a groove into which the system board is inserted and a second optical waveguide optically coupled to the first optical waveguide and tapered to have a smaller aperture in the output node than in the input node.

Abstract: Provided is a differential pair interconnection apparatus for providing a differential signal on a printed circuit board having signal paths for high-speed differential signals to an external circuit and providing a signal inputted from the external circuit to the printed circuit board without any signal distortion. According to the differential pair interconnection apparatus of the present invention, there can be provided two separate physical channels without impedance mismatching.

Abstract: A water leakage detecting device for effectively detecting water leakage and sensing malfunctions in the device is disclosed. The device includes a base retaining water leaked from a tub, a detector detecting whether leaked water is retained in the base, a first signal generator outputting a signal, when the detector detects the leaked water, a second signal generator outputting a signal, when the detector does not detect the leaked water, and a controller deciding whether to drain the leaked water and determining whether the water leakage detecting device has a malfunction.