Abstract: Disclosed are peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, a kit and a method for expression profiling of microRNAs (miRNAs), which play an important role in regulation of expression of genes encoding proteins.

Abstract: The present invention separates inputted triple play IP data into Internet and TV data and voice (VoIP) data, encodes the Internet and TV data permitting a long delay time according to the existing DVB-S2 standard, and encodes the voice data permitting only a short delay time according to a DVB-RCS+M standard based 4K mode. Each encoded data is subjected to the orthogonal modulation and the orthogonally modulated voice data is subjected to a direct sequence spectrum spread according to a spreading factor. The spread spectrum signal is multiplexed in a SCPC frequency division multiple access (FDMA) scheme so as to overlap with frequencies allocated to each user.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel and advantageous processes for preparing and purifying chemical compounds such as pharmaceuticals. The processes comprise a nucleophilic substitution reaction with a moiety X wherein the leaving group L of a substrate S in the reaction is covalently attached to a purification moiety M. This concept offers a convenient and lime-saving way to purity the desired product S-X from non-reacted precursors S-L-M and by-products L-M.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects.

Abstract: A method for performing a precoding based on a generalized phase shift or a precoding based on an extended phase shift in a Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) system employing several sub-carriers, and a transceiver for supporting the same are disclosed. A phase-shift-based precoding matrix is generalized by multiplying a diagonal matrix for a phase shift by a unitary matrix for maintaining orthogonality between sub-carriers. In this case, a diagonal matrix part may be extended by multiplying a precoding matrix for removing interference between sub-carriers by a diagonal matrix for a phase shift. By generalization and extension of the phase-shift-based precoding, a transceiver is more simplified, and communication efficiency increases.

Abstract: Disclosed is nanocoupling of a polymer onto a surface of a metal substrate for improving coating adhesion of the polymer on the metal substrate, and in vivo stability and durability of the polymer. In accordance with the present invention, the polymers can be grafted via a chemical bonding on the surface of the metal substrate by the nanocoupling, by which adhesion, biocompatibility and durability of a polymer-coated layer which is to be formed later on the metal substrate were remarkably improved; therefore, the nanocoupling according to the present invention can be applied to surface modification of a metal implant, such as stents, mechanical valves, and an articular, a spinal, a dental and an orthopedic implants.

Abstract: A method of selectively growing a plurality of semiconductor carbon nanotubes using light irradiation. The method includes disposing a plurality of nanodots, which include a catalyst material, on a substrate; growing a plurality of carbon nanotubes from the plurality of nanodots, and irradiating light onto the nanodot to selectively grow the plurality of semiconductor carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A method for acquiring FFR power pattern of Frequency Partitions (FPs) at a mobile station (MS) in a wireless communication system using Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) is disclosed. The method includes receiving a preamble from a base station (BS); and acquiring a FFR power pattern for a reuse-1 partition and reuse-N partitions using the received preamble, wherein the FFR power pattern is determined based on a segment identifier (ID), the reuse-N partitions include N frequency partitions, each frequency partition has a power level with a range of FP1_power level to FPN_power level, a power-boosted FP in the reuse-N partitions is a partition whose power level is the FP1_power level.

Abstract: A method of avoiding channel interference in a multi-channel sensor network, includes periodically measuring an energy of a channel used by at least one node included in the sensor network; determining if the energy of the channel has a value larger than a first preset threshold; when the energy of the channel has a value larger than the first preset threshold, concluding that the channel is influenced by an interference from an interference source, and reporting it to a parent node of the at least one node; and switching the channel influenced by the interference to a new channel, which is not influenced by an interference, thereby avoiding an influence of the interference.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a light guide plate and at least two groups of light sources. The light guide plate includes at least two independent light guide modules optically isolated from each other. Each group of light sources is located corresponding to an independent light guide module and controlled independently. A liquid crystal display using the backlight module is also related.

Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor package and a method of forming the same. The semiconductor package includes a stress reliever disposed on a part (more specifically, a weak part) of a semiconductor chip. The stress reliever relieves thermal and/or physical stresses caused by a molding layer. As a result, the semiconductor chip does not suffer from the thermal and/or physical stresses.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a reflective color filter. According to the method, the reflective color filter may reflect light having a desired wavelength by controlling the distance between colloidal particles. The method of manufacturing a reflective color filter may include forming colloidal particles having a charged surface, forming colloidal crystals by controlling distances between the colloidal particles, and forming a photonic crystal composite by fixing the colloidal crystals having the colloidal particles.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a method and system of testing a memory module having the process of receiving single ended input signals via differential input terminals through which differential pairs of packet signals may be received from a testing equipment, wherein a number of terminals of the testing equipment may be different from a number of terminals of the memory module, and testing memory chips of the memory module based on the single ended input signals.

Abstract: A system for decreasing volatile organic compounds (VOC) in a crude oil tanker includes: a supply pipe horizontally installed over a crude oil storage tank of the crude oil tanker and having an end connected to a crude oil storage tank on land; a load pipe vertically connected to a bottom surface of the supply pipe, vertically passing through the crude oil storage tank of the crude oil tanker, and communicating with a lower part of the crude oil storage tank; a distribution pipe horizontally connected to a lower end of the load pipe; and a pressure control unit installed at a lower end portion of the load pipe.

Abstract: A method of searching a compatible beam link is disclosed. The present invention includes receiving a channel time for communicating data from a coordinator, the channel time being previously allocated for communicating data between other stations, determining an occurrence of interference during the allocated channel time, and transmitting a feedback signal to the coordinator, the feedback signal including an interference information indicating an occurrence of interference. According to embodiments of the present invention, stations of network search for compatible beams whenever necessary, whereby loads of energy management and operations of a main station can be reduced.

Abstract: An example semiconductor device includes a trench formed in a semiconductor substrate to define an active region, a filling dielectric layer provided within the trench, an oxide layer provided between the filling dielectric layer and the trench, a nitride layer provided between the oxide layer and the filling dielectric layer, and a barrier layer provided between the oxide layer and the nitride layer.

Abstract: A solar tracking system, including: a horizontal support; a panel frame connected to the horizontal support such that the panel frame can be tilted forwards and backwards, with a solar battery installed on the panel frame; a support unit connected both to the horizontal support and to the panel frame such that the support unit in cooperation with the horizontal support and the panel frame forms a triangular arrangement, wherein the support unit is slidably connected to either the horizontal support or the panel frame such that the support unit can slide relative to either the horizontal support or to the panel frame, thus tilting the panel frame forwards and backwards according to variations in a slidable position thereof; and a drive unit for sliding the support unit relative to the horizontal support or the panel frame. The solar tracking system realizes a simple, stable support structure and allows the solar battery panel to track the position of the sun with a low amount of power.

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate has a front surface and a back surface, and a TSV structure is formed to extend through the semiconductor substrate. The TSV structure includes a metal layer, a metal seed layer surrounding the metal layer, a barrier layer surrounding the metal seed layer, and a block layer formed in a portion sandwiched between the metal layer and the metal seed layer. The block layer includes magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), titanium (Ti), chromium (Cr), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W), cadmium (Cd), or combinations thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a thin film transistor exhibiting stable reliability and electrical characteristics by forming an active layer by adding material having a large difference of electronegativity from oxygen like Hf and an atomic radius similar to that of Zn or SN to an oxide semiconductor made of ZnSnO to adjust concentration of carrier and to enhance reliability of the oxide semiconductor, and an organic light emitting display device having the same.

Abstract: Provided is a process for the preparation of an N-substituted isothiazolinone derivative having the general formula (I), comprising reacting N-substituted 3-mercaptopropionamides of formula (II) or N,N?-bis-substituted 3,3?-dithiodipropionamides of formula (III) with sulfuryl chloride in the absence of solvents. Also provided is a process for the preparation of a compound having the general formula (III), comprising reacting a methyl ester of formula (IV) with an amine of formula (V) in a solvent of methanol. As no addition solvent is used in the process of the invention, the cost of manufacturing and pollution to the environment can be reduced.