Abstract: A mobile device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a camera; a touch sensor; a display module; a near field communication module; a memory in which at least one piece of card information capable of paying for an item is stored; and a controller for controlling the touch sensor, the display module and the memory. Particularly, the controller controls the display module in response to a command for executing a payment function, such that a preset specific region, in which the card information stored in the memory can be read, is displayed distinctly from other regions.

Abstract: An RF package includes a metal flange, an RF input lead, an RF output lead, and an electrically conductive die attach area. An RF transistor that is configured to amplify an RF signal is mounted in the die attach area. The RF transistor includes an input terminal that is electrically coupled to the RF input lead, an output terminal that is electrically coupled to the RF output lead, and a reference potential terminal that is electrically connected to the die attach area. A first capacitor having one or more upper metal plates, and a dielectric region is mounted in the die attach area and is electrically coupled to the RF transmission path of the RF signal. The first capacitor is configured to simultaneously match an impedance of the RF transistor at a fundamental frequency of the RF signal and to filter a higher order harmonic of the fundamental frequency.

Abstract: A wireless charging control method performed by a power supply apparatus including at least one charging pad configured to supply power wirelessly to an EV may include: initializing a communication link with the EV; transmitting information relating to the at least one charging pad to the EV; receiving information indicating a departure time when the EV leaves a charging station; transmitting at least one of information indicating an output power of the at least one charging pad and information indicating a charging fee of the at least one charging pad; receiving scheduling information of the EV from the EV; and supplying power wirelessly to the EV through the at least one charging pad according to the scheduling information.

Abstract: Provided is a technique for deriving a mathematical function for defining arterial and venous blood flow in the body by using a four-dimensional medical image. A method of analyzing blood flow by using a medical image according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: determining a position of a blood vessel from four-dimensional medical image data that is obtained by combining data of three-dimensional medical images of a patient's body captured at a preset period; deriving a primary function for an arterial input function and a venous output function by using a vascular signal in a head region and a vascular signal in a heart region from among vascular signals included in three-dimensional medical image data for the position of the blood vessel determined in the determining; and deriving a secondary function that is a final function for the arterial input function and the venous output function by using the primary function and a vascular signal in a neck region.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a body which forms an outer appearance; and a mop module which is detachably connected to the body. The mop module includes: a pair of spin mops which contacts a floor while rotating clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from a top; and a module housing which connects the pair of spin mops. The cleaner may travel autonomously due to the rotation of the spin mops.

Abstract: The present application relates to a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner of the present application includes: a main body which forms an external shape; a water tank which stores water; a rotation mop which is in contact with a floor while rotating and moves the main body; a drive motor which rotates the rotation mop; a motion detection unit which measures a reference motion of the main body when the rotation mop rotates; and a controller which measures a slip rate based on an actual speed of the main body measured by the motion detection unit in the reference motion and an ideal speed of the main body estimated according to driving of the drive motor, and controls an amount of water supplied to the rotation mop.

Abstract: A portable sound device having a main body having an earbud holder, an earbud detachably mounted in the earbud holder for outputting a sound, a main board located in the main body, the main body being connected to the earbud via a sound cable, and a rotary module mounted in the main body is provided. The rotary module includes a shaft fixed to the main body, a bobbin rotatable about the shaft, the sound cable being wound around the outer circumferential surface of the bobbin, a reel spring providing rotary force to the bobbin, a track having a concave part, the track being rotated with the bobbin, a guide plate having a guide slot, through which the shaft extends, the guide slot extending in one direction, and a bump protruding from the guide plate so as to be inserted into the track.

Abstract: A charging control method performed by an electric vehicle (EV) configured to receive power wirelessly from a charging apparatus may include: detecting a presence of an occupant in the EV; detecting a presence of an implantable medical device (IMD) in the EV; determining a charging mode among a plurality of predefined charging modes according to at least one of the presence of the occupant and the presence of the IMD; transmitting information indicating the determined charging mode to the charging apparatus. The charging apparatus can activate a wireless power transfer (WPT) procedure in which power is wirelessly transmitted to the EV in accordance with the determined charging mode.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method to apply 5G communication systems to IoT networks is provided. The apparatus includes technologies, such as a sensor network, machine type communication (MTC), and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication may be implemented by beamforming, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), and array antennas. Application of a cloud radio access network (RAN) as the above-described big data processing technology may also be considered to be as an example of convergence between the 5G technology and the IoT technology. The disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling network access in a next generation mobile communication system.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a communication technique and a system thereof that fuses a 5G communication system for supporting higher data rate after a 4G system. The disclosure is enabled to be applied to intelligent services (for example, smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car or connected car, health care, digital education, retail, security and safety related services, etc.) based on 5G communication technology and IoT related technology. A method for performing a random access by a terminal is provided. The method includes receiving information for performing a random access from a base station (BS), determining a frequency band to perform the random access among a first frequency band and a second frequency band based on the information for performing the random access, and transmitting a first random access preamble to the BS on the determined frequency band.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate comprising a lower wire, an etch stop layer on the substrate, an interlayer insulating layer on the etch stop layer, an upper wire disposed in the interlayer insulating layer and separated from the lower wire and a via formed in the interlayer insulating layer and the etch stop layer and connecting the lower wire with the upper wire, wherein the via comprises a first portion in the etch stop layer and a second portion in the interlayer insulating layer, and wherein a sidewall of the first portion of the via increases stepwise.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical communication system, an optical communication method, and a transmitting device and a receiving device for the same. The optical communication system includes: a transmitting device for generating a control signal according to at least one encoding information to drive a light emitting device to actuate; and a receiving device for capturing a plurality of images via an image capturing module during actuation of the light emitting device, and decoding the plurality of images to obtain the encoding information.

Abstract: A memory device includes a plurality of gate electrode layers stacked on a substrate, a plurality of channel layers penetrating the plurality of gate electrode layers, a gate insulating layer between the plurality of gate electrode layers and the plurality of channel layers, and a common source line on the substrate adjacent to the gate electrode layers. The common source line includes a first part and a second part that are alternately arranged in a first direction and have different heights in a direction vertical to a top surface of the substrate. The gate insulating layer includes a plurality of vertical parts and a horizontal part. The plurality of vertical parts surrounds corresponding ones of the plurality of channel layers. The horizontal part extends parallel to a top surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first P-type well region and a second P-type well region disposed in the substrate, wherein the first P-type well region and the second P-type well region are spaced apart from each other, an N-type source region disposed in the substrate, wherein the N-type source region is disposed spaced apart from the second P-type well region, an N-type drain region disposed in the second P-type well region, an N-type LDD region disposed near the N-type drain region, and a gate insulating layer and a gate electrode on the substrate, wherein the gate electrode partially overlaps the second P-type well region.

Abstract: Disclosed is an in-cell type organic electroluminescent device. The in-cell type organic electroluminescent device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes at least one OLED-driving Thin-Film Transistor (OLED driving TFT) that is formed on a substrate and drives an organic light emitting device (OLED); the OLED connected to the at least one OLED driving TFT through a first contact hole; at least one touch-sensing thin-film transistor (though sensing TFT) that is simultaneously formed with the at least one OLED driving TFT on the substrate and senses touch; and an touch electrode that is connected to the at least one touch sensing TFT through a second contact hole and does not overlap with the OLED, wherein the at least one OLED driving TFT and the at least one touch sensing TFT share a gate line.

Abstract: A method and system of operating an on-board charger (OBC) for an eco-friendly vehicle are provided to improve durability and extend a lifespan of the OBC during the charging of a vehicle battery using a commercial power source. The system improves durability and extends a lifespan of the OBC including a power factor correction (PFC) part by alternately operating a first boost converter and a second boost converter of the PFC part during the charging of a battery by using a commercial power supplier (an in-cable control box (ICCB)).

Abstract: A home appliance is disclosed, including a motor, a drive unit configured to drive the motor, a first circuit unit including a main controller configured to control the drive unit, a display unit, and a second circuit unit including a display controller configured to control the display unit. The first circuit unit transmits wireless power to the second circuit unit, using a first frequency, and the second circuit unit transmits data to the first circuit unit, using a second frequency different from the first frequency. Thereby, wireless power transmission and bidirectional communication are performed between the first and second circuit units.

Abstract: Provided is a printed circuit board including a base substrate, first row pads, and second row pads. The base substrate has two sides, that can be adjacent, respectively extending in first and second directions. A plurality of pad group areas successively positioned along the first direction are defined on the base substrate. The first row pads are respectively disposed within the pad group areas and successively positioned along a third direction. The second row pads are respectively disposed within the pad group areas, successively positioned along the third direction, and spaced apart from the first row pads. Each of the second row pads is a predetermined distance from a corresponding one of the first row pads in the second direction.

Abstract: A mobile terminal provides a guide and feedback for a lock release operation to implement a gesture for a lock release operation at an arbitrary location and in various directions. A method of releasing a user interface lock state in a mobile terminal having a touch sensing display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include setting the mobile terminal to a user interface lock state; detecting a contact with the touch sensing display at an arbitrary location on the touch sensing display; displaying a lock release region corresponding to the arbitrary location while maintaining a contact with the touch sensing display; displaying the movement of the contact in the lock release region; and switching the mobile terminal into a user interface lock release state when the movement of the contact in the lock release region satisfies a predetermined condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a base resin that includes an acrylic graft copolymer and an acrylic non-graft copolymer; and greater than 0.3 parts by weight and less than 1.2 parts by weight of a zinc-based antimicrobial agent, and a molded article including the same, wherein the zinc-based antimicrobial agent has an average particle diameter of greater than 3 ?m to 30 ?m. In accordance with the present invention, a thermoplastic resin composition providing superior transparency and excellent initial antimicrobial activity and persistent antimicrobial activity while providing the same mechanical properties as existing resin compositions, and a molded article including the same are provided.