Abstract: Power may be controlled for a multi-core processor that includes a processor having a first core and a second core. A first power conversion unit independently supplies a supply voltage to the first core, and a second power conversion unit independently supplies a supply voltage to the second core. The first core can be configured to supply a voltage identification signal for the first power conversion unit, and the second core can be configured to supply a voltage identification signal for the second power conversion unit that is different from the voltage identification signal for the first core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring a quantity of usage of a CPU, in particular to a method for measuring a quantity of usage of a CPU which is capable of getting a credible quantity of usage of a CPU without amending an algorithm in order to adapt it to the an operating system, e.g., MS-Windows System, or requiring a complicated code. The method uses various algorithms provided by the operating system on the behalf of a registry storing a quantity of usage of a CPU inside a system. Accordingly the present invention can measure a quantity of usage of a CPU easily without lowering a performance of the operating system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring a quantity of usage of a CPU, in particular to a method for measuring a quantity of usage of a CPU which is capable of getting a credible quantity of usage of a CPU without amending an algorithm in order to adapt it to the an operating system, e.g., MS-Windows System, or requiring a complicated code. The method uses various algorithms provided by the operating system on the behalf of a registry storing a quantity of usage of a CPU inside a system. Accordingly the present invention can measure a quantity of usage of a CPU easily without lowering a performance of the operating system.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and method for controlling a power management can reduce power consumption, generate less heat or increase the lifetime of the battery. When the operation mode of the CPU is changed into the deeper sleep mode (C4), an audible noise can be generated by the capacitors of the DC/DC converter, such that the C4 mode has not been used. However, according to embodiments of the invention the C4 mode can be enabled when a prescribed device or prescribed program is detected or when the preset conditions are satisfied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for transmitting voice message in mobile communication terminal which may automatically transmit voice message of a caller and receive voice message of a receiver in response to the voice message of the caller. There is provided an apparatus for transmitting voice message in mobile communication terminal comprising: an information input unit for receiving caller's input of information for voice message transmit; an voice message input unit for receiving input of voice message; an information storage unit for storing the information for voice message transmit; an voice message storage unit for storing the voice message and the receiver's voice message received in response to the voice message of the caller; a control unit for controlling registry of the information for voice message transmit, storage of the voice message, and transmit of the voice message; and an voice message output unit for outputting the receiver's voice message.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and methods for controlling power of a processor having a plurality of cores can independently control individual or selected cores and power supply circuits corresponding to the cores based on, for example, an operation state of the processor or a power mode. Embodiments of an apparatus for controlling power of a processor having a plurality of cores can include a plurality of power supply units each capable of independently supplying a supply power to a plurality of cores provided in one processor, a unit for checking at least one among a use state, a use amount and a power mode of each core and for turning on/off each checked core, and a unit that contacts with the unit for checking for controlling the power supply units in response to an on/off operation of each core.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method for controlling a brightness level of a display, which includes controlling the brightness level of the display based on a brightness level set for an application program.

Abstract: Embodiments of a device and method for managing power in a computer system can reduce power consumption. A circuit such as a filter driver having a packet monitoring function can be used to perform a check on whether a specific device such as an audio or USB device is in use and a check on the power management state of a CPU. Depending on the checked results, the filter driver forces the CPU power management state to enter a specific power saving state. Accordingly, unnecessary power consumption caused by the CPU in an idle state can be reduced or prevented. Further, heat generated by the CPU can be reduced or suppressed.

Abstract: A test method of a tester of a semiconductor memory device which includes recording a test pattern into the semiconductor memory device, reading the recorded test pattern to compare with a expected pattern, detecting information on a defect of the semiconductor memory device with a result of the comparison and interpreting the information on the defect of the semiconductor memory device, the method comprising the steps of: setting up minimum and maximum values relevant to a desired capacity of the semiconductor memory device to be tested; counting up from the preset minimum to the preset maximum values; generating a carry signal by comparing the preset maximum value with the counted value when the counted value gets to the preset maximum value; and resetting a value to be counted if the carry signal is generated, to thereby generate addresses of the semiconductor memory device, and a tester of the semiconductor memory device comprising: minimum and maximum address registering means for saving minimum and maxi

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the level of a free surface of molten metal in an electromagnetic continuous casting process using an AC electromagnetic field. A detection coil is provided to detect the sum of a magnetic field applied from an induction coil and an induced magnetic field based on eddy current in the molten metal. An arithmetic unit is provided to detect the surface level of the molten metal by removing a variation of the applied magnetic field with a variation in current to the induction coil from an output signal from the detection coil. The surface level of the molten metal can be accurately measured by determining whether a variation in the output of the detection coil results from a variation in the applied magnetic field or a variation in the surface level of the molten metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor device testing system having an advanced testing capability for performing tests on a semiconductor device. A system frame includes both normal and high-speed testing formatters, and a test head is arranged in electrical communication with the system frame. Normal PIN drivers are included to operate the testing system at a first frequency to transmit the signals required to perform tests at a normal speed. High-speed PIN drivers are also included to operate the testing system at a second frequency, higher than the first frequency, to transmit the signals required to perform tests at a higher speed. In this manner, the testing system of this invention is able-to achieve superior testing performance while reducing the overall system production cost.

Abstract: A wafer probing system, and a wafer-probing needle calibrating method using the same are provided. The system comprises a main support, a wafer chuck mounted on the main support, a needle chuck for contacting one of the plurality of needles. The needle chuck is comprised of a conductive signal line, and a shield line for shielding the signal line. Further, the system includes positioning means, for determining the position of the plurality of needles, moving means, for vertically moving the needle chuck, being coupled to the support, and means for horizontally moving the support based on the determined position of the plurality of needles. With the present invention system and method, signals applied to wafer probing needles can be accurately calibrated.

Abstract: A method of measuring the degree of alloying of galvanized steel sheet through the use of laser beams includes the steps of directing a laser beam on a standard sample and reflecting and splitting the beam and detecting the intensity of specular reflection I.sub.0 (.alpha.) at an angle of reflection (.alpha.) and the intensity of scattering I.sub.0 (.beta.) at an angle of reflection (.beta.) to thus obtain the degree of alloying (X.sub.0) of the standard sample by the formula: ##EQU1## The above steps are repeated to obtain values I.sub.1 (.alpha.) and I.sub.2 (.beta.) to obtain a comparative degree of alloying (X.sub.1) of the standard sample using the above equation form. The arrangement of the laser, mirror and first and second beam splitters are corrected based on a comparison of the X.sub.0 and X.sub.1 values. The above steps are then repeated by directing the laser onto a galvanized steel sheet to obtain the degree of alloying (X.sub.2) of the galvanized steel sheet.