Abstract: A semiconductor design automation system comprises a simulator configured to generate simulation data, a recovery module configured to correct a sampling error of the simulation data to generate recovery simulation data, a hardware data module configured to generate real data, a preprocessing module configured to preprocess the real data to generate preprocessed real data, a database configured to store the recovery simulation data and the preprocessed real data, a first graphic user interface including an automatic simulation generator configured to generate a machine learning model of the recovery simulation data and the preprocessed real data and generate predicted real data therefrom, and a second graphic user interface including a visualization unit configured to generate a visualized virtualization process result from the machine learning model.

Abstract: An image sensor comprising a substrate having first and second surfaces opposite to each other, a pixel isolation section that penetrates the substrate and separates a plurality of pixels constituting first, second, and third pixel groups, each of the first, second, and third pixel groups including pixels that are arranged in n columns and m rows, a light-shield grid on the first surface and overlapping the pixel isolation section, and a light modulator on the first surface and overlapping the pixel isolation section on a center of each of the first, second, and third pixel groups. The light-shield grid has a first width in a first direction. The light modulator has a second width greater than the first width in the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting a target analyte using a gold nanoparticle, comprising growing a copper crystal specifically on a gold nanoparticle by treating the gold nanoparticle with a solution comprising a copper ion, a polymer having a primary or secondary amine group, and a reducing agent, a composition for amplifying a signal used in the detection method above, and a kit for detecting a target analyte comprising the composition for amplifying a signal above.

Abstract: Provided is a brake device for a vehicle seat, which includes a tooth plate installed on an unlock member and coupled to a pinion shaft in a serration manner to constrain rotation of the pinion shaft. Therefore, even when the rotational constraint force by brake rollers is reduced due to the repeated loading, the rotation of the pinion shaft is reliably suppressed by the tooth plate, thereby preventing seat sagging.

Abstract: An image sensor may include a semiconductor substrate having a light receiving surface thereon and a plurality of spaced-apart semiconductor photoelectric conversion regions at adjacent locations therein. A grating structure is provided on the light receiving surface. This grating structure extends opposite each of the plurality of spaced-apart photoelectric conversion regions. An optically-transparent layer is provided on the grating structure. This grating structure includes a plurality of spaced-apart grating patterns, which can have the same height and the same width. In addition, the grating patterns may be spaced apart from each other by a uniform distance. The grating structure is configured to selectively produce ±1 or higher order diffraction lights to the photoelectric conversion regions, in response to light incident thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioner is equipped with a photocatalyst which is irradiated with light so that bacteria generated in the photocatalyst is removed. In particular, an entire area of the photocatalyst is irradiated with the light using a small number of light sources so that sterilization effect of a filter can be improved.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioner is equipped with a photocatalyst which is irradiated with light so that bacteria generated in the photocatalyst is removed. In particular, an entire area of the photocatalyst is irradiated with the light using a small number of light sources so that sterilization effect of a filter can be improved.

Abstract: Disclosed are a microneedle patch and a method for fabricating the microneedle patch. The microneedle patch includes a base layer including a mesh structure or auxetic materials having a negative Poisson's ratio, and a microneedle array disposed on the base layer. The method includes forming a base layer including a mesh structure or auxetic materials having a negative Poisson's ratio, and forming a microneedle array on the base layer.

Abstract: An optical probe for a bio-sensor selectively conjugated to a target analyte and configured to retro-reflect incident light thereto is disclosed. The optical probe for the bio-sensor includes: a transparent core particle; a total-reflection inducing layer covering a portion of a surface of the core particle, the inducing layer is made of a material having a refractive index lower than a refractive index of the core; a modifying layer formed on the total-reflection inducing layer; and an analyte-sensing substance bound to the modifying layer, the sensing substance is selectively conjugated to the target analyte. This optical probe may serve as an excellent optical probe for both a non-spectral light source and a spectral light source.

Abstract: A semiconductor design automation system comprises a simulator configured to generate simulation data, a recovery module configured to correct a sampling error of the simulation data to generate recovery simulation data, a hardware data module configured to generate real data, a preprocessing module configured to preprocess the real data to generate preprocessed real data, a database configured to store the recovery simulation data and the preprocessed real data, a first graphic user interface including an automatic simulation generator configured to generate a machine learning model of the recovery simulation data and the preprocessed real data and generate predicted real data therefrom, and a second graphic user interface including a visualization unit configured to generate a visualized virtualization process result from the machine learning model.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the brake device of the power swivel seat that ensures to have no clearance in the rotational direction during operation of the swivel seat, resulting in improved stability of the operation, and minimized generation of operating noise. Disclosed is a brake device of a power swivel seat including: a brake ring connected to a swivel fixing part; a brake wedge connected to a swivel rotating part; a brake roller and a brake spring installed in a wedge space formed between an inner circumferential surface of the brake ring and an outer circumferential surface of the brake wedge; and an unlocking block installed to rotate the brake wedge in a direction allowing to release lock caused by the brake roller in the wedge space.

Abstract: An image sensor may include a semiconductor substrate having a light receiving surface thereon and a plurality of spaced-apart semiconductor photoelectric conversion regions at adjacent locations therein. A grating structure is provided on the light receiving surface. This grating structure extends opposite each of the plurality of spaced-apart photoelectric conversion regions. An optically-transparent layer is provided on the grating structure. This grating structure includes a plurality of spaced-apart grating patterns, which can have the same height and the same width. In addition, the grating patterns may be spaced apart from each other by a uniform distance. The grating structure is configured to selectively produce ±1 or higher order diffraction lights to the photoelectric conversion regions, in response to light incident thereon.

Abstract: The following disclosure relates to an electrification device and an electrical dust collecting apparatus including the same capable of adsorbing and filtering fine dust included in air in an air conditioning apparatus such as an air conditioner or an air cleaner, and more particularly, to an electrification device and an electrical dust collecting apparatus including the same capable of having uniform electrification by fixing an electrification plate and a wire at accurate positions using a fixing member coupled to a case to support both end portions of the electrification plate and the wire.

Abstract: There is provided a microneedle patch. The microneedle patch includes: a plurality of microneedles each having an upper end portion and a base portion and which are individualized from each other; and a base layer that is formed of a water-soluble material and includes linear portions that pass the base portions of the microneedles neighboring each other among the plurality of microneedles and are joined to the base portions of the microneedles neighboring each other.

Abstract: Provided are a composite formulation including sitagliptin and dapagliflozin and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stepless brake device of a vehicle seat. The coupling piece formed on the plate cover disposed on the outermost rear surface is caulked and coupled to the housing cover disposed on the outermost front side. Therefore, the components are firmly coupled, and no axial gap occurs between the components. Also, tolerance accumulation of the components does not occur, so that the tilt of the roller is reduced, and thus, collision noise of the roller during the release operation is prevented.

Abstract: A method of predicting joining strength of joined dissimilar materials, includes performing a joining strength test on a plurality of specimens of joined dissimilar materials each having different joining information, and acquiring force-displacement data on a basis of the joining information; constructing, in a prediction system, an artificial neural network model for predicting the force-displacement data and the joining strengths from the joining information; learning the artificial neural network model by inputting the force-displacement data to the prediction system, the force-displacement data obtained through the joining strength test; inputting joining information to be predicted to the prediction system by using a computer running a software for performing prediction for the joining strength and connected to a host computer of the prediction system through a network; and predicting, by the learned artificial neural network model, force-displacement value and joining strength.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for cleaning a chamber, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for cleaning a chamber, which are capable of cleaning the chamber which is contaminated while depositing a thin film on a substrate. The chamber cleaning method in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is a method for cleaning a chamber configured to deposit a zinc oxide, the method comprising: supplying a chlorine (Cl)-containing gas and a hydrogen (H)-containing gas into a chamber; activating and reacting the separately supplied gases with each other inside the chamber to generate a reaction gas; and firstly cleaning the chamber with the reaction gas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrification device and an electrical dust collecting apparatus including the same capable of adsorbing and filtering fine dust included in air in an air conditioning apparatus such as an air conditioner or an air cleaner, and more particularly, to an electrification device and an electrical dust collecting apparatus including the same capable of improving dust collecting efficiency by performing stable electrification at an accurate position using an electrification electrode in which an electrification pin and an electrode rod are formed integrally with each other.

Abstract: A bio-substance analysis method using a sensing substrate having a fluid channel is disclosed. The method includes mixing retroreflective particles with a detection solution containing a target bio-substance, wherein a first bio-recognition substance selectively reacting with the target bio-substance is modified on the retroreflective particles; placing the sensing substrate so that a bottom is located under a cover in a direction of gravity; injecting the detection solution containing therein the retroreflective particles into a fluid channel and maintaining the solution in the channel for a first time duration; turning the sensing substrate upside down so that the bottom is located above the cover in the direction of gravity and maintaining the sensing substrate in the turned state for a second time duration; irradiating light into the fluid channel through the bottom; and generating and analyzing an image based on light retroreflected from the retroreflective particles.