Abstract: Ionic mesogenic compounds of formula (I) can be used to form liquid crystal displays, such as ferroelectric liquid crystal displays, having enhanced anti-image sticking properties. The mesogenic compounds may contain a cationic group such as an ammonium or phosphonium group bonded to an alkyl chain that is terminally bonded to a para-substituted pyrimidyl benzene moiety. The counterion can be an organic or inorganic anion. The compounds can be used either as dopants in art ferroelectric liquid crystal compositions to reduce image sticking, or can be used as the primary or predominant component of a liquid crystal display system. Additional compounds, devices, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A signal capture system for capturing a signal and storing the captured signal in a storage apparatus in real time, and a test apparatus including the signal capture system. The signal capture system includes a printed circuit board; a socket that is connected to the printed circuit board and on which a reference memory component is mounted; and an interposer that is mounted on the printed circuit board, is connected to the socket, an external apparatus, and a storage apparatus, receives first signals from the reference memory component and transmits the received first signals to the external apparatus and the storage apparatus, and receives second signals from the external apparatus and transmits the received second signals to the reference memory component and the storage apparatus, wherein a shape of the socket is defined according to a type of the reference memory component.

Abstract: A sprinkler mounting strut that secures an unrestrained pipe and a sprinkler together to engage a wall through which the sprinkler extends. The strut provides prongs and engagement portions that secure the strut to the edges of a hole extending through the wall. The strut provides a base against which a pipe abuts to secure the pipe to the wall. The sprinkler extends through an escutcheon and through the base of the strut to engage the pipe and draw the pipe and escutcheon towards each to secure the components to the surfaces of the wall.

Abstract: A semiconductor test system includes a user device configured to operate a reference device in accordance with an interface signal based on a timing signal having a variable operating frequency, a pattern synthesis apparatus configured to measure an interval between adjacent edges of the timing signal transmitted from the user device, and extract a logic value of the interface signal in accordance with the timing signal so as to generate test pattern data, and a test device configured to receive the test pattern data, reconstruct the timing signal based on the measured interval, generate a test driving signal such that the logic value is extracted from a device under test (DUT) based on the reconstructed timing signal, and apply the test driving signal to the DUT so as to determine an operating state of the DUT.

Abstract: Ionic mesogenic compounds of formula (I) can be used to form liquid crystal displays, such as ferroelectric liquid crystal displays, having enhanced anti-image sticking properties. The mesogenic compounds may contain a cationic group such as an ammonium or phosphonium group bonded to an alkyl chain that is terminally bonded to a para-substituted pyrimidyl benzene moiety. The counterion can be an organic or inorganic anion. The compounds can be used either as dopants in art ferroelectric liquid crystal compositions to reduce image sticking, or can be used as the primary or predominant component of a liquid crystal display system. Additional compounds, devices, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A polysilicon thin film transistor device includes a gate metal pattern including a gate electrode and a gate line formed on a substrate, the gate metal pattern having a stepped portion, a gate insulating film formed on the gate metal pattern, a polysilicon semiconductor layer formed on the gate insulating film, the polysilicon semiconductor layer including an active region, lightly doped drain regions, a source region, and a drain region, a source electrode connected to the source region and a drain electrode connected to the drain region on the polysilicon semiconductor layer, and a pixel electrode connected with the drain electrode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an approximately ?-shaped improved bone plate structure, fixed on a bone of an animal for maintaining the relative positions of different portions of the bone. One of the other features of the present invention is that bone plate structure comprises at least one contouring portion for allowing the surgeons to intra-operatively adjusting the shape in accordance with the shape of the bone. Furthermore, the present invention may fit the bone with multi-axis, decreasing stress concentration, preventing the opening portion from being unsuitably covered and preventing the wound deformation from being pressed.

Abstract: A polysilicon thin film transistor device includes a gate metal pattern including a gate electrode and a gate line formed on a substrate, the gate metal pattern having a stepped portion, a gate insulating film formed on the gate metal pattern, a polysilicon semiconductor layer formed on the gate insulating film, the polysilicon semiconductor layer including an active region, lightly doped drain regions, a source region, and a drain region, a source electrode connected to the source region and a drain electrode connected to the drain region on the polysilicon semiconductor layer, and a pixel electrode connected with the drain electrode.

Abstract: A field mounting-type test apparatus and method for enhancing competitiveness of a product by simulating various test conditions including a mounting environment for improving quality reliability of a memory device and by minimizing overall loss due to change in a mounting environment thus reducing testing time and cost. The field mounting-type test apparatus includes a mass storage device configured to store logic data simulating a mounting environment of a device under test (DUT) and a tester main frame configured to test the DUT using the logic data.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting tumor origin are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the origin is determined by detecting expression levels of pan-epithelial membrane mucin (MUC1), intestinal-type secretory mucin (MUC2), cytokeratin 17 (CK17), or a combination thereof. Also disclosed are methods for aiding in the determination of an appropriate course of treatment for a subject with a tumor, or for predicting a therapeutic outcome of a subject, based on the expression levels of MUC1, MUC2, CK17, or a combination thereof. Kits for use in each of these methods are also provided.

Abstract: An LCD device and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, in which it is possible to correct a problem of insufficient or excessive supply of liquid crystal in an LCD device by controlling an amount of liquid crystal. The method includes preparing a liquid crystal cell comprised of a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates, and a first sealant formed in the periphery of the liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; measuring an amount of liquid crystal provided to the inside of liquid crystal cell; forming an inlet for liquid crystal in the first sealant; and regulating the amount of liquid crystal by supplying or discharging the liquid crystal through the inlet; and sealing the inlet.

Abstract: A dome switch integrated touch window for a mobile terminal includes a lower substrate, a dome switch, a spacer sheet, and an upper substrate. A dome switch is disposed on a lower substrate to correspond to a contact terminal. The dome switch extends through a spacer sheet and an upper substrate disposed on the spacer sheet. The dome switch is covered by a design film. The dome switch includes an operation member having a resilient base disposed over the contact terminal and a resilient protrusion projecting from the resilient base, and a dome disposed between the operation member and the lower substrate. The operation member may have an upwardly concaved dome-shaped groove to receive the dome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal which can enlarge a transparent portion region, increase design freedoms, provide transparent mounting regions by forming various electronic components of a transparent material, and produce a variety of light emission pattern in particular scenarios by using the transparent portion region.

Abstract: A signal capture system for capturing a signal and storing the captured signal in a storage apparatus in real time, and a test apparatus including the signal capture system. The signal capture system includes a printed circuit board; a socket that is connected to the printed circuit board and on which a reference memory component is mounted; and an interposer that is mounted on the printed circuit board, is connected to the socket, an external apparatus, and a storage apparatus, receives first signals from the reference memory component and transmits the received first signals to the external apparatus and the storage apparatus, and receives second signals from the external apparatus and transmits the received second signals to the reference memory component and the storage apparatus, wherein a shape of the socket is defined according to a type of the reference memory component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a granular perpendicular magnetic recording medium comprising a top magnetic layer on a granular layer wherein the magnetic layer comprises a continuous Co alloy film that results in the recording medium having less than 10% CoOx on the surface of the protective overcoat when the recording medium is exposed to 80% relative humidity at 80° C. for 4 days.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device having a switching element in a pixel portion and a CMOS element in a driving portion includes: a substrate; a gate electrode on the substrate; a gate insulating layer on the gate electrode; a polycrystalline silicon layer on the gate insulating layer, the polycrystalline silicon layer having an active region in a central portion corresponding to the gate electrode and an ohmic contact region at side portions of the active region; an interlayer insulating layer having a set of contact holes for contacting the polycrystalline silicon layer at the side portions; and source and drain electrodes spaced apart from each other on the interlayer insulating layer, the source and drain electrodes contacting the polycrystalline silicon layer through the set of contact holes.