Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus which comprises a receiver which receives primary image content; a communicator which communicates with at least one supply source which supplies related image content of the primary image content; a signal processor which processes and outputs the primary image content; and a controller which controls the communicator to request the supply source to supply the related image content, and controls the signal processor to process and play the related image content supplied from the supply source in response to the request if a user selects a key to play the related image content of the primary image content while the primary image content received by the receiver is processed by the signal processor.

Abstract: Provided are methods of spectrum sensing and assigning quiet periods in a cognitive radio system in order to increase the reliability of detection regarding whether an incumbent user appears in his/her frequency channel, customer premises equipment (CPE), a base station, and the structure of a super frame for performing the methods.

Abstract: In a memory device and in a method of programming the same, a memory device comprises: a plurality of memory cells, each memory cell comprising a resistance-changeable material that has an initial resistance that is determined in response to an applied programming current in a programming operation; and a modification circuit that modifies the resistance of the memory cell following a programming operation of the memory cell to vary the resistance of the memory cell from the initial resistance to a second resistance by applying a saturation current in a saturation operation. Each memory cell is connected to a conduction line of the memory device that is used to apply the programming current to program the resistance of the corresponding memory cell in the programming operation, that is used to apply the saturation current to the corresponding memory cell in the saturation operation and that is used to apply a read current to read the resistance of the corresponding memory cell in a subsequent read operation.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack for a vehicle is disclosed. The fuel cell stack for a vehicle includes a plurality of cells, a separator, a current collector, and an end plate. The end plate is arranged on each of the both end sides of the stack comprises a plurality of grooves formed in a front surface thereof which contacts the current collector.

Abstract: Deformations occurring in cloth can be decomposed into two components: the in-plane and the out-of-plane deformations. Stretch and shear are in-plane deformation, and bending is out-of-plane deformation. In the method, the numerical simulation can be done in real-time, and the models fix some flaws that existed in previous real-time models, leading to conspicuous reduction of artifacts. The (|x|?C)2 in the energy function is replaced with |x?x*|2 for some constant vector x*, such that the force Jacobian becomes a constant, which obviates solving the large system of linear equations at every time step. The method uses simplified physical models for both edge-based and triangle-based systems.

Abstract: The invention comprises methods of settling wagers in a game with a Player/Dealer pool which entail reserving some of the funds in the Player/Dealer pool to pay bonuses and additional wagers and in some cases retiring more funds from the Player/Dealer pool than the amount won or lost. The invention also includes two optional mechanisms for implementing these methods. One method is a Base Bank and Reserve Bank where funds are reserved before any wagers are settled to pay bonuses and additional wagers. The other method is a Settlement Bank where the amount of funds to be retired is separated before wagers on a particular hand are settled.

Abstract: A park inhibit solenoid system and system incorporating the same. The solenoid may include a bracket at least a portion of which may be generally u-shaped with a downwardly oriented opening. A generally u-shaped follower is at least partially disposed in the bracket and extendable therefrom. A solenoid may force a roller into a notch formed in the follower.

Abstract: Disclosed are hydroxyl organic oligosiloxane resins prepared by hydrolysis-condensation of organic alkoxysilane and preparation method thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides a method for preparation of novel resins with excellent coating properties, mechanical properties and thermal stability, comprising use of a hydroxyl organic oligosiloxane resin which has a center of inorganic network structure with high condensation degree formed by complete hydrolysis-condensation, and at least one hydroxyl group and organic group or organic functional group around the center.

Abstract: A disc defect management method and apparatus using a defect management area that can be updated, and a write once disc incorporating the method. A data area is disposed between a lead-in area and a lead-out area. The disc includes a defect management area (DMA) that is present in at least one of the lead-in area or the lead-out area, wherein defect information and defect management information are repeatedly recorded in the DMA according to a recording operation. Accordingly, the disc defect management method and apparatus enable effective use of the defect management area. The method is also applicable to a multi layer disc having a user data area on each layer. The defect information and the defect management information for an individual defect may include cumulative defect information and defect management information related to previously identified defects.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing a picture file are provided. The picture file providing apparatus includes a controller which searches for one or more picture files based on a location of a subject, and a screen display unit which forms a display screen to display the one or more picture files that were found, in order to provide a user with the direction information included in each picture file. Each picture file includes picture data, information on a location in which the picture data was created, and information on a direction of a captured image of a subject included in the picture data.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating an effective Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) per stream in a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless communication system is disclosed. The apparatus includes a selector, a calculator, a generator, and a decider. The selector selects effective streams among whole streams. The calculator calculates a relative SNR rate between the effective streams. The generator generates an equation having as a solution an SNR of a first effective stream. The decider decides an SNR per effective stream using the solution of the equation and the relative SNR rate.

Abstract: The invention provides a light-emitting device, which includes a water-proof enclosure, a motion-actuated switch, a controller, a memory unit, a light-emitting array, a driving unit, and a battery. The motion-actuated switch is capable of generating a triggering signal if an external force presses on it. Furthermore, when the controller is under the start condition, it can selectively generate a lighting signal according to the triggering signal. The memory unit is applied for storing a plurality of default patterns. The light-emitting array includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes. The driving unit is capable of selecting one of the default patterns according to the lighting signal in a pre-determined way, and driving the light-emitting array lighting based on the default pattern. Particularly, the pre-determined way is in a proper sequence.

Abstract: The 3D chip-stack package comprises a component-embedded plate and a side IC. The PCB has a plurality of conductive contacts. The component-embedded plate comprises a dielectric layer; an active component embedded in the dielectric layer, one surface of each active component exposed outside the dielectric layer, the active components having a plurality of TSVs (Through Silicon Via), one ends of the TSVs exposed outside the exposed surface, the other ends of the TSVs corresponding to the conductive contacts of the PCB; and an electrical circuit on the dielectric layer and in electrical connection between the other ends of the TSVs of the active component and the corresponding conductive contacts of the PCB, respectively. The side IC has a plurality of pads. The pads are electrically connected with the exposed ends of the TSVs of the active component.

Abstract: A porous carbonized fabric with high efficiency and its preparation method and uses are provided. The carbonized fabric is prepared from a mixed spun fabric containing an oxidized fiber and a polyamide fiber. The carbonized fabric has excellent gas permeability, high porosity, and good electric conductivity. The carbonized fabric can be used as the gas diffusion layer (electrode) material in a fuel cell. The fuel cell can provide a relatively high power density. Moreover, the carbonized fabric is useful as an anti-electromagnetic material and a reinforced composite material.

Abstract: A mobile terminal apparatus and method for sharing contents are provided. The mobile terminal apparatus includes a storage unit storing location information on an area; a location determination unit for determining a location of the mobile terminal apparatus; a network unit forming a network with one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses in the area; a control unit checking whether the mobile terminal apparatus has entered the area, based on the location information on the area and the determined location; and a screen configuration unit configuring a screen for providing information indicating locations of the one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses; wherein the control unit controls the network unit whereby the network unit obtains contents contained in one of the one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses, wherein the one mobile terminal apparatus is selected based on the information displayed on the screen and indicating the locations of the one or more other mobile terminal apparatuses.

Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis patient assist device includes (i) a port holder shaped to hold a first connector and a first plug, (ii) a transfer set holder shaped to hold a second connector and a second plug, the transfer set holder rotatable and translatable with respect to the port holder, and (iii) an ultraviolet (“UV”) applicator positioned to radiate UV light on at least part of the first and second connectors when loaded into the port and transfer set holders, respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a neighboring device are provided. The method of identifying a neighboring device, which is performed in a user terminal, includes: obtaining identification information and location information of a plurality of neighboring devices that can wirelessly communicate with the user terminal; extracting the identification information of one of the neighboring devices, the neighboring device being in the actual location range within the field of vision of the user terminal; and using the extracted identification information to request that the neighboring device perform wireless communication with the user terminal. According to the method and apparatus, identification information of a neighboring device with which a user terminal desires to perform wireless communication can be obtained using a viewfinder or liquid crystal display of the user terminal.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for generating an image file having information about an object. The method of generating the image file having the object information includes the operations of generating image data by taking a picture of the object; receiving the object information from the object through a network; and storing the object information in an image file together with the image data. Accordingly, when a photographing apparatus capable of perform wireless communications generates image data by taking a picture of an object having a wireless communication module, object information is received from the object through wireless communications and is stored together with image data.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for interference cancellation in a transmitting end of a multi-antenna system are provided. A precode is generated which maximizes a diversity gain of one or more receive antennas using channel information of the receive antennas to be serviced. Transmit powers of the receive antennas are updated by taking into account a power loss and a shaping loss according to a dirty paper coding. Transmit signals are precoded by updating the precode according to the updated transmit powers. The dirty paper coding is performed on the precoded transmit signals to be transmitted to the receive antennas.