Abstract: A system for maintaining the freshness of an object of preservation comprising an electrode made of a flexible conducting polymer. The system includes: an electrode module comprising a first electrode and a second electrode which face each other; and an electric field supply module generating an electric field between the first electrode and the second electrode by supplying a voltage to the electrode module, and where the first electrode is comprised of a flexible conducting polymer material.

Abstract: A refrigeration and freezing control system and method thereof, which stores an object for preservation without quality deterioration for a long period, and which controls a supercooling or maintains freshness by controlling a frequency range. The refrigeration and freezing control system includes an electrode module having an anode and a cathode which faces the anode, and an electric field applying module which applies a voltage to the anode and the cathode, which generates an electric field having at least two frequency ranges between the anode and the cathode, and controls a frequency range of the applied voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring skin moisture content, the apparatus including: an electrode unit comprising a reference (R) electrode, a current (C) electrode, and a measuring (M) electrode; an operational amplifier including an inverting input terminal that is supplied to a first voltage and connects with the R electrode, and an output terminal that connects with the C electrode; a switch controlling a connection between the output terminal and the C electrode; and a comparison control unit comparing the first voltage with a voltage at the output terminal, and controlling the switch to connect the output terminal and the C electrode when the voltage at the output terminal is less than or equal to a value that is acquired by multiplying the first voltage and a predetermined constant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat resistant light diffusion blend composition, and more precisely, a heat resistant light diffusion blend composition which is composed of a substrate resin prepared by blending styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer resin and polymethylmethacrylate resin and a light-diffusing agent composed of acrylic organic particles with a mean diameter of 1˜20 ?m alone or together with silicon organic particles with a mean diameter of 0.5˜20 ?m. Therefore, the heat resistant light diffusion blend composition of the present invention not only has high diffusivity and brightness but also excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability and mechanical properties with a low water absorption rate, so that this composition can be effectively used as a light diffusion plate and also be applied to a backlight for LCDs, lighting apparatus, signboards or glass showcases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for analyzing a HCV genotype by extracting RNA from plasma and serum, performing C-type hepatitis virus (HCV) RT-PCR and then making them react on an oligonucleotide chip. The present invention also provides a method for simply and exactly examining the analysis of the HCV genotype for four people on one slide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a circuit line which may be formed simply and economically by alleviating spread of an ink and exhibit excellent electric conductivity by having even height of the formed ink. The present invention further provides a conductive board with excellent high-dense electric conductivity including fine circuit lines. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for forming fine circuit lines comprises (a) treating at least one side of a circuit line pattern to be formed on a base substrate with an alkali metal hydroxide solution and (b) treating a hydrophobic ink in accordance to a circuit line pattern to be formed.

Abstract: An objective management apparatus, medium, and method with group organization that can efficiently manage a degree of objective achievement by effectively organizing a group and giving rise to competition among group members of a group or among groups. The objective management apparatus may include a plurality of communication terminals receiving objective data including personal objectives of a plurality of users and actual result data which are results of the users' execution for achieving the personal objectives, and an objective management server connected to the plurality of communication terminals through a network and supplied with the objective data and the actual result data.

Abstract: A rising-alarm generating apparatus, medium, and method. The rising-alarm generating apparatus may include a sound collecting unit to collect peripheral sounds, a sleeping-sound extracting unit to extract a sleeping sound from the collected sounds, a signal converting unit to convert the extracted sleeping sound into a digital signal, a sleeping-sound comparing unit to compare the converted sleeping sound with a stored sleeping sound sample to check for similarities, an alarm-signal output unit to output a rising-alarm signal for waking the user, and an alarm-signal-output control unit to control the output of the alarm-signal output unit in accordance with the comparison result of the sleeping-sound comparing unit. As a result, it is possible to wake a user by monitoring the sleeping state of the user, and it is also possible to prevent snoring and sleep apnea.

Abstract: In a blood flow controlling apparatus using a magnetic field for controlling blood flow within a living body, and methods therefor, the blood flow controlling apparatus includes a magnetic field applying unit for supplying the magnetic field and applying the magnetic field to the living body, a blood flow measuring unit for measuring a blood flow signal including information about blood flow, and a blood flow controlling unit for controlling the blood flow according to the measured blood flow signal.

Abstract: In a training control method using biofeedback, and an apparatus using the method, the method includes setting a target exercise zone for a user based on a bio-signal from the user, the target exercise zone including a range of indices and comparing a current index obtained from the bio-signal with the target exercise zone in time units in an exercise training mode and providing at least one of positive biofeedback information, negative biofeedback information, and a warning message to the user according to a result of the comparison.

Abstract: In an apparatus and method for controlling blood circulation in a living body using a magnetic field to improve blood circulation, the apparatus includes a magnetic field generating unit for generating a magnetic field that is oriented in a direction of blood flow and an affixing unit for affixing the magnetic field generating unit to the living body.

Abstract: An electronic device for measuring body fat, a method of measuring the body fat using the electronic device, and a health management system using the electronic device and method, wherein the electronic device for measuring body fat includes an electronic appliance, two pairs of electrodes provided on the electronic appliance, the two pairs of electrodes being able to be contacted by a subject, and a measuring portion for measuring a bio-impedance of the subject and calculating body fat data of the subject using the measured bio-impedance when the subject contacts the two pairs of electrodes. The health management system includes an Internet server for comparing data of the subject to a standardized set of data and outputting health information based on the comparison result to the subject.

Abstract: A composition containing a photoacid generator monomer and surfactant, and a method for synthesizing a compound on a substrate using the composition are provided. The method includes bonding a layer of first molecules having an acid labile protecting group to a solid substrate; coating a layer of the photoacid generator monomer composition according to the present invention on the layer of first molecules; exposing the composition layer to light and then heat-treating to remove the acid labile protecting group from the first molecules corresponding to the exposed portion; washing and removing the composition layer from the exposed and unexposed portions; and bonding second molecules to the exposed first molecules.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for analyzing a HCV genotype by extracting RNA from plasma and serum, performing C-type hepatitis virus (HCV) RT-PCR and then making them react on an oligonucleotide chip. The present invention also provides a method for simply and exactly examining the analysis of the HCV genotype for four people on one slide.

Abstract: A temperature sensor device for use in a clean room has a housing, a covering tube extending from the housing, a lead wire protecting tube extending from the housing within the covering tube, and a generally cylindrical temperature sensor also disposed within the covering tube. A fixing end of the temperature sensor is detachably coupled to a distal end of the lead wire protecting tube. A plurality of lead wires protrude from the fixing end and extend through the lead wire protecting tube and into the housing. The temperature sensor includes a temperature sensor element at a free end thereof. The covering tube has at least one hole by which the temperature sensor element is exposed to the atmosphere. Accordingly, the temperature sensor is highly responsive to changes in temperature, and can be repaired, maintained or replaced with ease.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing arrays of oligopeptide nucleic acid probes immobilized on a solid matrix by employing polymeric photoacid generator. Arrays of peptide nucleic acid probes of the invention are prepared by the steps of: (i) derivatizing the surface of a solid matrix with aminoalkyloxysilane in alcohol and attaching a linker with acid-labile protecting group on the solid matrix; (ii) coating the solid matrix with polymeric photoacid generator(PAG); (iii) exposing the solid matrix thus coated to light to generate acid for eliminating acid-labile protecting group; (iv) washing the solid matrix with alkaline solution or organic solvent and removing residual polymeric photoacid generator; and, (v) attaching a monomeric peptide nucleic acid with acid-labile protecting group to the solid matrix, and repeating the previous Steps of (ii) to (v).

Abstract: A wiper linkage for a car supporting left and right wiper rotation shafts, the wiper linkage including a body having a plate rod shape in which an upper surface is flat and shaft holes are formed at both end portions, and a shaft rotation support portion rotatably supporting using bearings encompassing the rotation shaft so that the wiper rotation shaft freely rotates and fixed by being inserted in the shaft hole of the body. The operational performance of the wiper is improved and the manufacturing work can be automated so that productivity can be improved. Since the body has a plate shape, when the motor is installed, the accommodation surface is flat so that the motor can be firmly fixed without using an additional sub-bracket. Accordingly, the number of parts decreases so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Abstract: A temperature sensor device for use in a clean room has a housing, a covering tube extending from the housing, a lead wire protecting tube extending from the housing within the covering tube, and a generally cylindrical temperature sensor also disposed within the covering tube. A fixing end of the temperature sensor is detachably coupled to a distal end of the lead wire protecting tube. A plurality of lead wires protrude from the fixing end and extend through the lead wire protecting tube and into the housing. The temperature sensor includes a temperature sensor element at a free end thereof. The covering tube has at least one hole by which the temperature sensor element is exposed to the atmosphere. Accordingly, the temperature sensor is highly responsive to changes in temperature, and can be repaired, maintained or replaced with ease.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing arrays of oligopeptide nucleic acid probes immobilized on a solid matrix by employing polymeric photoacid generator. Arrays of peptide nucleic acid probes of the invention are prepared by the steps of: (i) derivatizing the surface of a solid matrix with aminoalkyloxysilane in alcohol and attaching a linker with acid-labile protecting group on the solid matrix; (ii) coating the solid matrix with polymeric photoacid generator(PAG); (iii) exposing the solid matrix thus coated to light to generate acid for eliminating acid-labile protecting group; (iv) washing the solid matrix with alkaline solution or organic solvent and removing residual polymeric photoacid generator; and, (v) attaching a monomeric peptide nucleic acid with acid-labile protecting group to the solid matrix, and repeating the previous Steps of (ii) to (v).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing arrays of oligopeptide nucleic acid probes immobilized on a solid matrix by employing polymeric photoacid generator. Arrays of peptide nucleic acid probes of the invention are prepared by the steps of: (i) derivatizing the surface of a solid matrix with aminoalkyloxysilane in alcohol and attaching a linker with acid-labile protecting group on the solid matrix; (ii) coating the solid matrix with polymeric photoacid generator (PAG); (iii) exposing the solid matrix thus coated to light to generate acid for eliminating acid-labile protecting group; (iv) washing the solid matrix with alkaline solution or organic solvent and removing residual polymeric photoacid generator; and, (v) attaching a monomeric peptide nucleic acid with acid-labile protecting group to the solid matrix, and repeating the previous Steps of (ii) to (v).