Abstract: Provided are a method of creating an index for blockchain data and a device and method for searching for blockchain data. The method of creating an index for blockchain data includes receiving, by a blockchain data search device, data to be stored in a blockchain network from a user application, requesting, by the blockchain data search device, the blockchain network to store the data and receiving a block number of a block in which the data is stored and a transaction identifier (ID) from the blockchain network when storage of the data is completed, and encrypting, by the blockchain data search device, the data and creating an index for the data on the basis of the encrypted data, the block number, and the transaction ID.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a fuel cell catalyst electrode, which includes dispersing and mixing a first catalyst, a binder, and a first solvent to prepare a first catalyst slurry, heat-treating and pulverizing the first catalyst slurry to prepare a first catalyst powder, dispersing and mixing a second catalyst, a binder, and a second solvent to prepare a second catalyst slurry, heat-treating and pulverizing the second catalyst slurry to prepare a second catalyst powder, dispersing the first catalyst powder and the second catalyst powder in a third solvent to prepare a third catalyst slurry, and applying or transferring the third catalyst slurry onto a substrate to prepare an electrode having a catalyst layer formed therein.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosed technology include techniques, a mechanism, and an apparatus for diagnosing a battery. One or more processors may measure voltages of a plurality of batteries and, based on the measured voltages, determine a voltage deviation of the plurality of batteries. The one or more processors may determine a voltage deviation variation of each battery of the plurality of batteries at predetermined times periods and may compare a pattern of the voltage deviation variations of each battery of the plurality of batteries with a preset diagnosis pattern to diagnose a state of each of the plurality of batteries.

Abstract: Embodiments include an inductor that comprises an inductor trace and a magnetic body surrounding the inductor trace. In an embodiment, the magnetic body comprises a first step surface and a second step surface. Additional embodiments include an inductor that includes a barrier layer. In an embodiment, an inductor trace is formed over a first surface of the barrier layer. Embodiments include a first magnetic body over the inductor trace and the first surface of the barrier layer, and a second magnetic body over a second surface of the barrier layer opposite the first surface. In an embodiment, a width of the second magnetic body is greater than a width of the first magnetic body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a video decoding method including determining a zero-out width threshold and a zero-out height threshold for distinguishing between a transform coefficient coding region and a zero-out region of a current block according to a size of the current block, determining the transform coefficient coding region and the zero-out region of the current block according to the zero-out width threshold and the zero-out height threshold, acquiring transform coefficient information of the transform coefficient coding region from a bitstream and determining a level of a transform coefficient of the transform coefficient coding region according to the transform coefficient information, determining a level of a transform coefficient of the zero-out region as 0 without acquiring transform coefficient information, and reconstructing the current block by inversely transforming the transform coefficient of the current block.

Abstract: Provided are a nitrite substitute including a mixture of plasma-treated vegetables and egg white, a food including the nitrite substitute, and a method of preparing a food, the method including mixing the nitrite substitute with raw materials of a food to prepare a food emulsion. Foods having added thereto the nitrite substitute may exhibit colors and effects similar to those in conventional foods without an unpleasant taste.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery pack that may reduce risks caused by a large amount of gas. In addition, the present invention may provide a battery pack that discharges a gas but prevents internally generated flames from being exposed to the outside. In addition, the present invention may provide an electric device including one or more battery packs.

Abstract: A method includes: forming a MOSFET layer on a semiconductor wafer substrate, the MOSFET layer including: pixel driver circuits; and a display driver circuit; forming at least one line layer on the MOSFET layer; applying a first supply voltage to a first supply voltage line through a first supply voltage pad; connecting data fan-out lines connected to the pixel driver circuits with a first test line by controlling a test switching circuit in the MOSFET layer; measuring an electrical signal generated from each of the pixel driver circuits through a first test pad connected to the first test line; determining whether each of the pixel driver circuits is defective or not based on the measured electrical signal; and forming a light-emitting element layer including light-emitting elements on the at least one line layer when that the pixel driver circuits are determined to be not defective.

Abstract: An overlay measurement device includes a light source configured to direct an illumination to an overlay measurement target in which a first overlay key in a first layer and a second overlay key in a second layer are positioned, the second layer being stacked on an upper portion or a lower portion of the first layer, a lens assembly including an objective lens configured to condense the illumination on a measurement position of at least one point in the overlay measurement target and a lens focus actuator configured to control a distance between the objective lens and the overlay measurement target, and a detector configured to acquire a focus image at the measurement position based on a beam reflected on the measurement position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of decoding an image. The method includes generating an inter prediction block by performing inter prediction with respect to a current block, generating an intra prediction block by performing intra prediction with respect to the current block, determining a first weight and a second weight, and generating a final prediction block by respectively applying the first weight and the second weight to the inter prediction block and the intra prediction block. The generating of the intra prediction block includes generating the intra prediction block using a predefined intra prediction mode.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device may include forming, on a substrate, a trench which delimits a preliminary active region. A buffer layer may be formed on the preliminary active region using a first heat treatment process that is performed at 520° C. to 580° C. A sacrificial layer may be formed by replacing the buffer layer. An active region may be exposed by removing the sacrificial layer. A semiconductor liner may be formed on the active region.

Abstract: An electrolyte capable of lip roving the stability of a lithium-metal battery is provided. The electrolyte includes an organic solvent, a cosolvent, which is different from the organic solvent and includes a fluorine-based compound, and an additive having a lower lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) value than the organic solvent.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling charging and discharging of a fuel prevents a high pressure charging pressure from being applied to a solenoid valve during fuel charging. The valve assembly includes a transfer flow passage composed of: a charging/discharging flow passage; a charging flow passage branched from the charging/discharging flow passage and connected to a storage tank; and a discharging flow passage branched from the charging/discharging flow passage and connected to the storage tank. Further, the valve assembly includes a first check valve configured to prevent backflow of the fuel transferred along the charging flow passage; a solenoid valve configured to open or close the discharging flow passage to regulate flow of the fuel; a second check valve configured to prevent backflow of the fuel transferred along the discharging flow passage; and a metering valve configured to control a flow rate of the fuel transferred along the discharging flow passage.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method is provided. An image decoding method of the present invention may comprise restoring an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block, deriving at least one representative value based on a neighboring sample of the current chroma block and a neighboring sample of a corresponding luma block corresponding to the current chroma block in case the intra-prediction mode is a CCLM (Cross-Component Linear Model) mode, deriving a parameter of CCLM by using the at least one representative value, and generating a prediction block of the current chroma block by using the parameter of CCLM.

Abstract: A power swivel device for a vehicle seat is configured to perform both swivel and monopost functions of the vehicle seat. The power swivel device includes a motor configured to swivel the seat and a reduction gear device configured to increase output torque of the motor, which are stacked in a vertical direction on a bottom of the seat. The power swivel device includes a lower housing; an upper housing stacked on and assembled to the lower housing; an eccentric shaft rotatably disposed relative to the lower housing and the upper housing; a motor driving unit mounted between the lower housing and the eccentric shaft; the reduction gear device installed between the upper housing and the eccentric shaft; and a swivel plate rotatably mounted on the reduction gear device and connected to a seat cushion frame.

Abstract: A height adjustment device and a swivel device for a vehicle seat are configured to adjust seat height and swivel the vehicle seat. The height adjustment device includes a first reduction gear device disposed at a bottom of the vehicle seat and configured to increase output torque of a first motor and a lifting device engaged with the first reduction gear device and configured to move the seat upwards or downwards, and the swivel device includes a motor driving unit disposed at a bottom of the height adjustment device and a second reduction gear device configured to increase output torque of the motor driving unit, thereby making it possible not only to selectively perform seat height adjustment and swivel operation, but also to perform a monopost function of the seat in a state in which the height adjustment device and the swivel device are stacked in a vertical direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust collection unit and an electric dust collection apparatus including the same, and more particularly, to a dust collection unit and an electric dust collection apparatus including the same, in which films are inserted into an insertion groove formed in a casing, and a conductive terminal is inserted to electrically connect the plurality of films at once, thereby easily, conveniently, and electrically connecting the films and stably maintaining electrical connection.

Abstract: A method of operating an image sensing device includes applying control voltages to a pixel array in accordance with a test mode and performing an analog-to-digital conversion of a column line voltage to obtain one or more digital codes. The one or more digital codes are evaluated to detect an operating error associated with the column line and/or corresponding analog to digital converter. In response to an operating error, pixel values may be replaced or averaged with nearby pixel outputs not affected by the operating error.

Abstract: An example embodiment of the present disclosure provides a microneedle assembly including: a mold having one or more concave portions formed in an upper surface thereof and microneedles molded by being injected into the one or more concave portions; and an applicator detachably coupled to the upper surface of the mold, in which the applicator is formed in a plate shape, and has a first surface which protects the microneedles so that the microneedles are not to be exposed during packaging and a second surface on which an adhesion portion is formed to be attached to the microneedles during use.

Abstract: There is provided a display device including a substrate, a circuit layer, and an element layer. A display area of the substrate includes a main display area in which emission areas are arranged side by side, and at least one sub-display area surrounded by the main display area. The at least one sub-display area further includes light transmission areas located between the emission areas. The circuit layer includes light-emitting pixel drivers respectively electrically connected to the light-emitting elements of the element layer, data lines transmitting data signals to the light-emitting pixel drivers, first dummy lines extending in a first direction intersecting the data lines, and second dummy lines extending parallel to the data lines and paired with the data lines, respectively. The second dummy lines include reset transmission lines extending from the non-display area to the at least one sub-display area.