Abstract: A method used in forming memory circuitry comprises forming a stack comprising vertically-alternating first tiers and second tiers. The first tiers are conductive and the second tiers are insulative at least in a finished-circuitry construction. Channel openings are formed through the first and second tiers. Charge-storage material is formed in the channel openings through the first and second tiers. The charge-storage material comprises a first charge-trap density. The first charge-trap density of the charge-storage material that is in the first tiers is increased as compared to the charge-storage material that is in the second tiers to a second charge-trap density. Channel material is formed in the channel openings through the first and second tiers and that is laterally-inward of the charge-storage material. Other embodiment, including structure, are disclosed.

Abstract: Memory array structures, and methods of their formation, might include a first memory cell having a first control gate and an adjacent first portion of a charge-blocking structure, a second memory cell having a second control gate and an adjacent second portion of the charge-blocking structure, and a first dielectric material between the first control gate and the second control gate, and adjacent to a third portion of the charge-blocking structure that is between the first and second portions of the charge-blocking structure. The third portion of the charge-blocking structure might include a second dielectric material and a third dielectric material different than the second dielectric material, and the first portion of the charge-blocking structure and the second portion of the charge-blocking structure might each include the third dielectric material and a fourth dielectric material different than the second dielectric material. Apparatus might include such memory array structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brain stimulation device, including: an electrode unit constituted by one or more electrodes and configured to move back and forth to a head of a user to fix the electrodes onto the head of the user; an auxiliary pressing unit configured to move back and forth to the head of the user to fix the electrodes onto the head of the user; and a donut type support unit having a donut type inner side on which the electrode unit and the auxiliary pressing unit are disposed and which surrounds the head, therefore a user can conveniently wear the brain stimulation device without a complicated manipulation for closely attaching the electrodes to his/her head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blood analysis device including: a membrane configured to separate plasma from blood, a channel into which the plasma separated by the membrane is introduced, an electrode part including electrodes configured to adjoin one surface of the channel and come into contact with the plasma flowing in the channel, and a channel cover configured to adjoin a surface opposite to one surface of the channel which is adjoined by the electrode part, in which when any one of the electrode part and the channel cover adjoins the membrane, a part of the membrane covers an upper portion of the electrode part or the channel cover.

Abstract: The present invention includes: a main body which defines a storage space in the lengthwise direction, and in which a plurality of biosensors can be stacked; a cover member covering one end of the storage space and including a discharge hole through which only one biosensor located at the outermost edge of the stacked biosensors can pass; and a cover coupled to the cover member in order to be raised and lowered so as to open and close the discharge hole. The discharge hole is closed such that the biosensors stacked in the storage space are not contaminated and the infiltration of impurities into the storage space is prevented, and the discharge hole is temporarily opened when the biosensors are to be used in order to withdraw the biosensors.

Abstract: The present invention includes: a main body which defines a storage space in the lengthwise direction, and in which a plurality of biosensors can be stacked; a cover member covering one end of the storage space and including a discharge hole through which only one biosensor located at the outermost edge of the stacked biosensors can pass; and a cover coupled to the cover member in order to be raised and lowered so as to open and close the discharge hole. The discharge hole is closed such that the biosensors stacked in the storage space are not contaminated and the infiltration of impurities into the storage space is prevented, and the discharge hole is temporarily opened when the biosensors are to be used in order to withdraw the biosensors.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a storage container for an analytical device, capable of easily storing and using a sensor, The storage container for an analytical device in which a sensor is stored is configured such that the storage container has a cylindrical shape, the storage container has sensor storage portions therein radially arranged about a center point so that sensors can be inserted into the sensor storage portions, the storage container has an opening formed at a top surface of one side thereof and communicated to the sensor storage portions, and the storage container has a circumferential surface in which cut portions arc formed to be communicated with the sensor storage portions and cut to he extended from the end of the other side of the storage container to the opening along a lengthwise direction, thus allowing for ease of storage and use of sensors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bio sensing device having a reaction part and a measuring device which are integrated therein. The bio sensing device includes: a main substrate, a reaction part, a signal processing part, a screen display part, and a housing. The reaction part includes a reaction reagent to react in an oxidation-reduction reaction with an analysis target material and a reaction electrode to generate an analogue electrical signal by causing the oxidation-reduction reaction, and is located at an end of the main substrate. The signal processing part is located on a first side of the main substrate and processes the analogue electrical signal. The screen display part displays a processing result of the signal processing part. The housing houses the main substrate. The screen display part is three-dimensionally disposed over the signal processing part, and a space for mounting a lancet is formed in the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an analysis device wherein a storage container for storing sensors is mounted in a main body, and automatic withdrawal, automatic measurement and automatic expulsion of the sensors are possible. The present invention comprises: a main body on the inside of which is mounted a storage container for housing a plurality of sensors in radial form; a drive means which is formed on the inside of the main body and causes the storage container to rotate such that the sensors are sequentially positioned in a discharge position; and a moving means which moves a sensor positioned in the discharge position, and moves same to a measurement position formed in the main body. In this way, there is automatic sensor supply and analysis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a storage container for an analytical device, capable of easily storing and using a sensor, The storage container for an analytical device in which a sensor is stored is configured such that the storage container has a cylindrical shape, the storage container has sensor storage portions therein radially arranged about a center point so that sensors can be inserted into the sensor storage portions, the storage container has an opening formed at a top surface of one side thereof and communicated to the sensor storage portions, and the storage container has a circumferential surface in which cut portions arc formed to be communicated with the sensor storage portions and cut to he extended from the end of the other side of the storage container to the opening along a lengthwise direction, thus allowing for ease of storage and use of sensors.

Abstract: Provided is a biosensor and a measuring device which may be coupled with each other only when the biosensor and the measuring device mach with each other, thereby obtaining reliable measured results. The measuring device having a receiving part in which the biosensor is inserted, includes exclusive coupling parts formed correspondingly at each contact surface at which the biosensor and the receiving part of the measuring device are in contact with each other, wherein the biosensor is inserted into the receiving part only when the exclusive coupling parts mate with each other.

Abstract: Provided is a module type biosensor which is easily coupled with and separated from a detector.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-reaction biosensor capable of generating various kinds of reaction signals through introduction of a sample at a time. The multi-reaction biosensor having a capillary flow path through which a sample is introduced, comprises a reaction substrate configured to form at least two wall surfaces of a plurality of wall surfaces that form the capillary flow path, and configured to generate and transmit a reaction signal according to a reaction with the introduced sample; and a base substrate coupled to the reaction substrate such that the capillary flow path has a polygonal cross-sectional shape, and configured to form a wall surface other than the wall surfaces formed by the reaction substrate. Accordingly, various kinds of reaction signal can be generated through introduction of a sample at a time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for irradiating skin with light for preventing a user's eyes from being exposed to medical light. An apparatus for irradiating skin with light according to the present invention comprises an input unit for a user input, a light source unit including light sources of at least two colors and configured to irradiate the skin of a user with medical light, a contact sensor provided at periphery of the light source unit, and a controller configured to control an intensity of the light radiated from the light source unit according to whether skin contact is detected by the contact sensor, wherein the controller controls the intensity of the light from the light source unit in at least two stages before and after the skin contact is detected. Therefore, the present invention has an advantage in which safety is improved because the user's eyes are not exposed to high-intensity medical light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor used together with a detector to measure biomaterial, and to an apparatus using same. A sensor of the present invention comprises: a body portion with a three-dimensional shape, having a biomaterial introduction hole, and attachable and detachable to/from a detector; a sensor portion with a plurality of reaction electrodes formed on one surface thereof, and a plurality of transfer electrodes formed on the other surface thereof; and an analyzer reagent fixed above the reaction electrodes. The sensor portion, together with the body portion, forms a reaction chamber connected to the biomaterial introduction hole, and is attached to the body portion such that the reaction electrodes are oriented toward the reaction chamber. According to the present invention, attachment and detachment is easy, even for the elderly, and the contamination of the sensor can be minimized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for measuring biomaterial and a method for manufacturing thereof. The apparatus of the present invention comprises: a first substrate having a recess in one side thereof; a second substrate having a plurality of reaction electrodes where a biochemical reaction of a biomaterial occurs, and a plurality of delivery electrodes delivering signals from the reaction to a detector; and reaction reagents located in the recess causing the reaction with the biomaterial. The second substrate is attached to the first substrate such that a portion of the recess forms a sample-inlet, the recess cooperates with at least one edge of the second substrate to form at least one vent slit, and the reaction electrodes are directed toward the recess. Such apparatus of the present invention enables air in the capillary to be thoroughly and quickly discharged to the outside with biomaterial-introduction, thereby increasing the speed of the biomaterial-introduction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biosensor which is formed with a three-dimensional structure using 3D molded interconnect device (MID) technology and a manufacturing method thereof. The present invention provides a biosensor in which reactive electrodes and signal transfer parts are formed in a three-dimensional structure on a surface of a polymer using the 3D MID technology, and a manufacturing method thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor used together with a detector to measure biomaterial, and to an apparatus using same. A sensor of the present invention comprises: a body portion with a three-dimensional shape, having a biomaterial introduction hole, and attachable and detachable to/from a detector; a sensor portion with a plurality of reaction electrodes formed on one surface thereof, and a plurality of transfer electrodes formed on the other surface thereof; and an analyzer reagent fixed above the reaction electrodes. The sensor portion, together with the body portion, forms a reaction chamber connected to the biomaterial introduction hole, and is attached to the body portion such that the reaction electrodes are oriented toward the reaction chamber. According to the present invention, attachment and detachment is easy, even for the elderly, and the contamination of the sensor can be minimized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for measuring biomaterial and a method for manufacturing thereof. The apparatus of the present invention comprises: a first substrate having a recess in one side thereof; a second substrate having a plurality of reaction electrodes where a biochemical reaction of a biomaterial occurs, and a plurality of delivery electrodes delivering signals from the reaction to a detector; and reaction reagents located in the recess causing the reaction with the biomaterial. The second substrate is attached to the first substrate such that a portion of the recess forms a sample-inlet, the recess cooperates with at least one edge of the second substrate to form at least one vent slit, and the reaction electrodes are directed toward the recess. Such apparatus of the present invention enables air in the capillary to be thoroughly and quickly discharged to the outside with biomaterial-introduction, thereby increasing the speed of the biomaterial-introduction.