Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a layer structure having a diffusion barrier layer, and a method of manufacturing the same. The layer structure includes first and second material layers and a diffusion barrier layer therebetween. The diffusion barrier layer includes a nanocrystalline graphene (nc-G) layer. In the layer structure, the diffusion barrier layer may further include a non-graphene metal compound layer or a graphene layer together with the nc-G layer. One of the first and second material layers is an insulating layer, a metal layer, or a semiconductor layer, and the remaining layer may be a metal layer.

Abstract: Provided are capacitors of semiconductor devices, wherein the capacitors may be used in a high-frequency operation environment. A capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer on the dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer includes a plurality of unit dielectric layers, and the unit dielectric layer includes first and second sub-dielectric layers that have different dielectric constants and conductivities from each other and are connected in series, and the first and second sub-dielectric layers have a conductivity difference so that the capacitance of the dielectric layer converges to the capacitance of the unit dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for decoding a video signal including a current block based on an affine motion prediction mode (affine mode, AF mode), the method including: checking whether the AF mode is applied to the current block, the AF mode representing a motion prediction mode using an affine motion model; checking whether an AF4 mode is used when the AF mode is applied to the current block, the AF4 mode representing a mode in which a motion vector is predicted using four parameters constituting the affine motion model; generating a motion vector predictor using the four parameters when the AF4 mode is used and generating a motion vector predictor using six parameters constituting the affine motion model when the AF4 mode is not used; and obtaining a motion vector of the current block based on the motion vector predictor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a semiconductor memory device and a method of manufacturing the same. The semiconductor memory device includes a device isolation layer defining active regions of a substrate, and gate lines buried in the substrate and extending across the active regions. Each of the gate lines includes a conductive layer, a liner layer disposed between and separating the conductive layer and the substrate, and a first work function adjusting layer disposed on the conductive layer and the liner layer. The first work function adjusting layer includes a first work function adjusting material. A work function of the first work function adjusting layer is less than those of the conductive layer and the liner layer.

Abstract: A compressor includes a shell that defines an enclosed space inside the shell, an electric motor unit located in the enclosed space of the shell and configured to generate a driving force, and a compression unit located in the enclosed space of the shell and configured to compress refrigerant. The compression unit includes a cylinder and a piston that is configured to reciprocate in the cylinder based on the driving force transmitted from the electric motor unit. The shell includes a plurality of heat radiation fins that are located at an outer circumferential surface of the shell and that are configured to emit heat generated inside the shell to an outside of the shell.

Abstract: Disclosed is a V2I message transmission method for a V2X communication device. The V2I message transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise the steps of: generating a V2I message for providing V2I services, i.e., services between vehicles and infrastructure, wherein the V2I message includes a first container, which includes information commonly used for the V2I services, and a second container, which includes information used for a particular V2I service; subjecting the V2I message to network/transport layer processing; and generating a V2I message frame by subjecting the V2I message packet to physical layer processing. Herein, the first container may include message ID information indicating the identifier of the V2I message, event ID information indicating the identifier of an event, and reference position information indicating a first reference position related to the event.

Abstract: A method for processing a video signal using an affine motion prediction is disclosed. The method includes checking that a current block is encoded by the affine motion prediction, obtaining motion vectors for a plurality of control points of the current block, determining a motion vector for each of a plurality of subblocks included in the current block based on the motion vectors for the plurality of control points, and performing a prediction for the current block from the motion vector for each of the plurality of subblocks, wherein each of the plurality of subblocks is configured to have a pre-defined width and a pre-defined height.

Abstract: A motor includes: an inner housing defining an accommodation space, an outer housing defining a flow path with the inner housing, an impeller disposed at a first side of the inner housing, a power portion that is disposed in the accommodation space and that includes a rotation shaft coupled to the impeller so as to be rotated together with the impeller, a bracket coupled to the inner housing at a second side of the inner housing and rotatably supporting the rotation shaft, and a printed circuit board (PCB) that is spaced apart from the bracket by a predetermined distance and that is electrically connected to the power portion. A circumference of the PCB includes a plurality of concave portions that are spaced apart from each other, and the plurality of concave portions are recessed toward a center of the PCB.

Abstract: An electric range is provided that employs a plurality of base plates to prevent sagging of the plurality of base plates. In the electric range, at least one end of each of the plurality of base plates is bent to prevent sagging of the base plate.

Abstract: An electric range is provided in which a lower surface of a base plate on which a working coil is disposed may be supported along a widthwise direction of the base plate, thereby preventing bending of the base plate and absorbing an external impact applied to the base plate. Additionally, in the electric range, a gap between a working coil on a base plate and an object to be heated on/over the working coil may be maintained.

Abstract: An electric range is provided in which a lower surface of a base plate, on an upper end of which a working coil is placed, may be supported by at least one elastic supporter disposed at an upper end of at least one air guide along a widthwise direction of the base plate, thereby preventing bending of the base plate and maintaining a constant gap between an object to be heated and the working coil.

Abstract: An electric range is provided, in which filter circuits are disposed at an edge of a lower end of a case and are spaced a maximum distance apart from a plurality of working coils, thereby reducing noise generated by the working coils as much as possible and improving performance of the filter circuits.

Abstract: Provided are a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, a method for preparing the same, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same. The cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprises: a lithium metal compound; and a lithium compound disposed on the surface of the lithium metal compound, wherein the content of lithium contained in the lithium compound is 0.25 parts by weight or less with respect to 100 parts by weight of the lithium metal compound, wherein the specific surface area of the lithium compound is between 0.5 m2/g and 2.0 m2/g, and the pH of the lithium compound is between 11.5 and 12.3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method by which a decoding apparatus performs video coding, comprising the steps of: generating a motion information candidate list for a current block; selecting one candidate from among those included in the motion information candidate list; deriving control point motion vectors (CPMVs) of the current block based on the selected candidate; deriving sub-block-unit or sample-unit motion vectors of the current block based on the CPMVs; deriving a predicted block based on the motion vectors; and reconstructing a current picture based on the predicted block, wherein the motion information candidate list includes an inherited affine candidate, the inherited affine candidate is derived based on candidate blocks coded by affine prediction, from among spatial neighboring blocks of the current block, and the inherited affine candidate is generated up to a pre-defined maximum number.

Abstract: In embodiments a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system is worn by an ambulatory patient. The WCD system analyzes an ECG signal of the patient, to determine whether or not the patient should be given an electric shock to restart their heart. If the WCD system determines that such a shock should be given, then it also determines whether or not a High Frequency (H-F) noise criterion is met by the ECG signal. If that H-F noise criterion is not met, the patient can be shocked. If, however, that H-F noise criterion is met, then the WCD system can confirm before shocking, by sensing another portion of the ECG signal, analyzing again, and so on. Thanks to the confirmation before shocking, the possibility is diminished that the ECG signal will indicate that a shock is needed falsely, due to H-F noise. This can further reduce false patient alarms, and so on.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack including: a plurality of unit battery packs stacked and coupled to each other in multiple stages, the unit battery packs having a cooling water line formed therein to circulate cooling water inside the unit battery pack; and a connection part connecting the cooling water line in adjacent ones of the unit battery packs to each other such that the cooling water line is configured to circulate cooling water therebetween.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack includes: a battery housing having an accommodation space; a plurality of cell modules in the accommodation space an having a plurality of unit battery cells connected to each other, and obliquely arranged; a holder part supporting the cell module inside the battery housing; and a bus bar at an upper side of the holder part and connecting electrode terminals of the unit battery cells, wherein the bus bar is between the cell modules at the upper side of the holder, and a lead part connected to the electrode terminal is obliquely protruded from at least one side of the bus bar.

Abstract: A capacitor includes: a bottom electrode; a top electrode over the bottom electrode; a dielectric film between the bottom electrode and the top electrode; and a doped Al2O3 film between the top electrode and the dielectric film, wherein the doped Al2O3 film includes a first dopant, and an oxide including the same element as the first dopant has a higher dielectric constant than a dielectric constant of Al2O3.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inter prediction method which includes deriving control points (CPs) for the current block, wherein the CPs include a first CP and a second CP, deriving a first motion vector predictor (MVP) for the first CP and a second MVP for the second CP based on neighboring blocks of the current block, decoding a first motion vector difference (MVD) for the first CP, decoding a difference of two MVDs (DMVD) for the second CP, deriving a first motion vector (MV) for the first CP based on the first MVP and the first MVD, deriving a second MV for the second CP based on the second MVP and the DMVD for the second CP, and generating a predicted block for the current block based on the first MV and the second MV.

Abstract: A smart key for a vehicle includes: a base part; a first terminal part coupled to the base part and which makes contact with a first electrode of a battery so as to be electrically connected to the battery; a second terminal part disposed facing the first terminal part to form an insertion part where the battery is inserted and which makes contact with a second electrode of the battery to be electrically connected to the battery; a separation prevention part which extends from the second terminal to the base part and which abuts the side surface of the battery to prevent the battery from separating from the insertion part; and a pressure applying part which is connected to the second terminal part so as to enable contact with the battery and which maintains contact between the battery and the separation prevention part by an elastic restoring force.