Abstract: A method and apparatus for classifying fingerprint image quality and a fingerprint image recognition system are provided. The method includes dividing a fingerprint image into a plurality of blocks, calculating and vectorizing quality classification parameters with respect to the respective blocks, obtaining quality classification values for the respective blocks by inputting the vectorized quality classification parameters into a trained quality classifier, and selecting a representative value of the quality classification values and determining the representative value as the quality of the fingerprint image. Since the quality of the fingerprint image can be accurately judged, reliability of the fingerprint image recognition system is increased.

Abstract: Provided is a portable cradle for a portable terminal which includes a housing; a first cradle body rotatably connected to the housing by means of a first hinge so as to be received in the housing, or of which a portion is apart from the housing and inclined; and a second cradle body rotatably connected to the housing by means of a second hinge which is spaced from the first hinge so as to be received in the housing, the second cradle body supporting the first cradle body which is inclined and adjusting an inclination angle of the first cradle body, on which the first cradle body can slide.

Abstract: A method of controlling heating while a vehicle is idling is disclosed. The method comprises: determining whether a state of readiness for idle heating exists; determining whether the vehicle is slopped; determining whether a temperature outside the vehicle reaches a winter temperature; and thereby operating an idle heating mode when all above criteria are met.

Abstract: A portable folding type cradle is provided. The portable folding type cradle includes a first cradling body; a second cradling body folded or unfolded from the first cradling body; a hinge unit for connecting the second cradling body to the first cradling body; a housing unit for connecting to the hinge unit, and housing the first and second cradling bodies or supporting the second cradling body; and at least one unit provided at the first cradling body, and preventing sliding of a portable terminal to stably support a mount state thereof, and controlling the mount state of the portable terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable communication terminal for displaying information that is suitable for use as a personal digital album, and that includes a cover having a planar surface; a display device adapted to open/close via a sliding linear movement along a direction away from the cover, and a rotational movement toward the cover; a number of openings formed on the cover for providing the sliding and rotational movements of the display device and for exposing the information displayed on the display device; and at least one support arm placed on the lateral surface of the cover for supporting the sliding and rotational movements of the display device.