Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device may include forming a fin structure on a substrate; forming an interface film having a first thickness on the fin structure using a first process; forming a gate dielectric film having a second thickness on the interface film using a second process different from the first process; and densifying the gate dielectric film using a third process different from the first and second processes. The second thickness may be greater than the first thickness, and the first thickness of the interface film may be unchanged after the densifying of the gate dielectric film.

Abstract: Provided is a Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis GFC-B09 strain and a cosmetic composition containing the same. The Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis GFC-B09 strain (Accession number: KCCM12263P) or a culture solution thereof has the ability to increase the amount of S. epidermidis, to degrade histamine, to inhibit allergies, to repair DNA, and to increase wrinkle resistance, skin whiteness, skin density, and skin elasticity, and thus can exhibit excellent effects as a cosmetic composition when contained as an active ingredient in a cosmetic base.

Abstract: A precleaning apparatus includes a chamber having an internal space in which a substrate is cleaned, a substrate support disposed in the chamber and configured to support the substrate, a plasma generation unit disposed in the chamber and configured to generate plasma gas, a heating unit configured to heat the substrate on the substrate support, a cleaning gas supply unit configured to supply gas for oxide etching to the internal space of the chamber, and a hydrogen gas supply unit configured to supply hydrogen gas to the internal space of the chamber.

Abstract: Provided are a lens optical system and a photographing device including the lens optical system. The lens optical system includes first to eighth lenses that are sequentially arranged from an object side toward an image plane side and respectively have negative, negative, positive, positive, positive, negative, positive, and positive refractive powers. The lens optical system may satisfy an ultra-wide-angle condition: 130?FOV?240, where FOV (unit: °) refers to the field of view of the lens optical system.

Abstract: Provided is an optical photographing lens system. The optical lens system includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, a sixth lens, and a seventh lens that are sequentially arranged from an object toward an image sensor. The fifth lens has a positive (+) power and the sixth lens has a negative (?) power, and the fifth lens and the sixth lens are cemented together to form a cemented lens having a positive (+) power.

Abstract: Provided is a lens optical system for image capturing. The lens optical system includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, and a fifth lens that are sequentially arranged in the stated order between an object and an image sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in preventing or alleviating circadian rhythm disorder in a mammal, the composition comprising an extract from a Lespedeza sp. plant.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit for leak current detection which outputs an interruption signal to cut off electrical power supplied by a power supply to an electric line if a leakage current occurs including a leakage current processing unit and an output unit configured to output the interruption signal. The leakage current processing unit includes: a zero-power supply voltage detector; a counter when the power supply voltage pulse signal is input; a zero-input induction voltage detector configured to output a leakage current pulse signal whenever the input induction voltage becomes 0 V; a counter latch configured to latch a count value supplied by the counter and output the latched count value; an output induction voltage setting unit configured to calculate an output induction voltage; and a comparator configured to compare the output induction voltage with a predetermined trip level.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a first region, and a second region, a first gate structure and a second gate structure on the substrate of the first region, a third gate structure and a fourth gate structure on the substrate of the second region, a first interlayer insulating film on the substrate of the first region and including a first lower interlayer insulating film and a first upper interlayer insulating film, a second interlayer insulating film on the substrate of the second region and including a second lower interlayer insulating film and a second upper interlayer insulating film, a first contact between the first gate structure and the second gate structure and within the first interlayer insulating film, and a second contact formed between the third gate structure and the fourth gate structure and within the second interlayer insulating film.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an external member for home appliances and a manufacturing method therefor. The external member has through-holes in a metal layer for transmitting light emitted from a light source, such as a light-emitting device mounted rear of the external member, are not exposed to the outside by a film layer attached to a front surface of the metal layer when the light-emitting device is turned off. The external member for home appliances can provides appearance of home appliances with improved luxuriousness and aesthetic sensibility.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for providing a content service of a control device. A first request related to a content service is received. First information for a location corresponding to the first request and second information for a session corresponding to the first request are acquired based on the first request. A second request is transmitted to a content delivery network (CDN) identified based on the first information and the second information, based on the first request.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LCD device which realizes decreased thickness, simplified process, and decreased cost by using a common electrode for formation of electric field to drive liquid crystal as a sensing electrode, and removing a touch screen from an upper surface of the liquid crystal panel, the LCD device comprising gate and data lines crossing each other to define plural pixels on a lower substrate; a pixel electrode in each of the plural pixels; plural common electrode blocks patterned at the different layer from the pixel electrode, wherein the common electrode blocks, together with the pixel electrode, forms an electric field, and senses a user's touch; and plural sensing lines electrically connected with the common electrode blocks, wherein, if the sensing line is electrically connected with one of the common electrode blocks, the sensing line is insulated from the remaining common electrode blocks.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic container including: a storage container for storing a cosmetic content therein; a pump coupled to a top of the storage container and configured to move the cosmetic content stored in the storage container upward; a pressurizing plate coupled to a top of the pump and having a discharge hole to discharge the cosmetic content moved from the pump upward; and a distribution plate disposed on a top of the pressurizing plate and distributing the cosmetic content discharged from the discharge hole outward, wherein the distribution plate includes at least one incised piece incisedly defined from an edge toward a central area thereof, each of the at least one incised piece disposed spaced apart from each other along the edge, and wherein distribution paths are defined by spaces apart from each other, the spaces disposed around the respective incised piece, and the distribution paths distribute the cosmetic content through the spaces.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid discharging vessel including: an application tip; and a nozzle exposed upwardly from the application tip by means of an external force and having an outlet adapted to discharge content to top of the application tip, wherein the nozzle moves downwardly from the application tip to close the outlet.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid discharging vessel including: a pump for discharging content; an application tip descended to operate the pump; and a nozzle exposed upwardly from the application tip when the application tip is descended and having an outlet adapted to discharge the content to top of the application tip, the outlet being closed by the application tip ascended.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a drain, a source, a gate electrode, and a nanowire between the source and drain. The nanowire has a first section with a first thickness and a second section with a second thickness greater than the first thickness. The second section is between the first section and at least one of the source or drain. The first nanowire includes a channel when a voltage is applied to the gate electrode.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a drain, a source, a gate electrode, and a nanowire between the source and drain. The nanowire has a first section with a first thickness and a second section with a second thickness greater than the first thickness. The second section is between the first section and at least one of the source or drain. The first nanowire includes a channel when a voltage is applied to the gate electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an external member for home appliances and a manufacturing method therefor. The external member includes a metal layer that defines through-holes for transmitting light emitted from a light source including a light-emitting device mounted on a rear surface of the metal layer. The through-holes are not exposed to an outside by a film layer attached to a front surface of the metal layer when the light-emitting device is turned off. The external member for home appliances provides improved luxuriousness and aesthetic sensibility to the home appliances.