Abstract: An electronically controlled pattern sewing machine automatically detects and programs coordinates of a sewing line of a sewing object even if the coordinates of the sewing line are not manually set and programmed, thereby reducing costs and making skilled workers unnecessary. A jig disposed on the sewing machine to support a fabric thereagainst and having a pattern-shaped through hole formed thereon. A sensor coupled to one side of the sewing machine to sense coordinates of a periphery of the pattern-shaped through hole of the jig. A memory to store the coordinates sensed by the sensing part. A controller to automatically convert the coordinates stored in the storage into sewing coordinates. A setting part to set sewing functions on the sewing coordinates and a panel box to operate the sewing machine according to the sewing coordinates converted by the controller and the sewing functions set by the setting part.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting microorganisms, including: a sample accommodation container having an accommodation space in which a measurement sample in which a number of living microorganisms is to be counted is accommodated; an electrode portion installed at the sample accommodation container so as to apply electrical stimulation to the microorganisms of the sample accommodated in the accommodation space; a current applying control portion that is capable of controlling a current applied by the electrode portion; and an image processor that captures an image of the sample accommodated in the sample accommodation container and counts the number of living microorganisms.

Abstract: Provided is an embroidery design production management apparatus that enables a producer to predict a delivery schedule for an order quantity for checking whether it is possible to obtain the production order of an order placer and produce and manage the ordered embroidery designs according to the order schedule of the order placer, in producing embroidery designs.

Abstract: Provided are a sewing design manufacturing management apparatus and method, which can provide information associated with sewing processes necessary for manufacturing an end product, on the basis of sewing design information. In order for a user to easily input information and data necessary for a sewing process, a design shape for each process is provided by analyzing the sewing design information of an end product generated or provided from the outside. The design shape for each process makes it easier to input sewing information and sewing data on a corresponding process. Working hours and cost may be calculated on the basis of at least one of the input sewing information and sewing data. The sewing information and sewing data may be transmitted to a corresponding sewing manufacturing device over a network, thereby setting work parameters for performing a necessary process.

Abstract: A new Bcl-2 related gene "Bfl-1", a polypeptide encoded by said gene, and a plasmid and a transformant comprising said gene are disclosed. The gene can be used to detect cancer.

Abstract: A data compression method and apparatus therefor effects the steps of (a) obtaining an N-bit information word from a bit stream; (b) compressing the N-bit information word into an X-bit information word where X is less than N; (c) obtaining an (N-X)-bit information word from the bit stream; (d) producing a new N-bit information word using the compressed X-bit information word and the (N-X)-bit information word, and (e) repeatedly performing steps (b) through (d) if the new N-bit information word is compressible and otherwise repeatedly performing steps (a) through (d). A data expanding method and apparatus effects includes the steps of: (a) obtaining an (N-X)-bit information word from an N-bit information word, (b) expanding the remaining X-bit information word into an N-bit information word, excluding the (N-X)-bit information word, and (c) repeatedly performing steps (a) and (b) until an N-bit information word is restored.