Abstract: A flexible battery includes an electrode group including a first electrode and a second electrode, a pair of electrode leads connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, respectively and a housing that accommodates the electrode group.

Abstract: A method for processing contents at an electronic device is provided. The method includes generating a first content corresponding to a user input applied to content via the electronic device, and displaying a floating user interface (UI), which displays first scrap information on the first content, on a screen of the electronic device.

Abstract: An electrode assembly according to the present disclosure includes one or more unit cells each equipped with a pair of electrodes having different polarities with a separator interposed therebetween, an electrode mixture coated on one or both surfaces of the pair of electrodes, and electrode tabs located on the edges of the respective electrodes and not coated with the electrode mixture, and the electrode tabs include an electrode parallel connection tab and an electrode lead connection tab, and any one or more of the electrode parallel connection tab and the electrode lead connection tab are formed on the electrodes, and an outermost electrode is a negative electrode.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for automatically classifying an input sound source according to a preset criterion and are an apparatus and method for automatically classifying a sound source according to a set criterion by using deep learning. The apparatus for classifying a sound source includes a processor and a memory connected to the processor and storing a deep learning algorithm and original sound data, wherein the memory stores program instructions executable by the processor to generate n pieces of image data corresponding to the original sound data according to a preset method, generate training image data corresponding to the original sound data by using the n pieces of image data, train the deep learning algorithm by using the training image data, and classify target sound data according to a preset criterion by using the deep learning algorithm, wherein the n is a natural number greater than or equal to 2.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light modulation device is provided. The light modulation device is capable of removing defects such as orientation irregularities. The light modulation device further improves the orientation state in the light modulation device that adjusts orientation of a liquid crystal compound or the like with a liquid crystal alignment film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or adhesive layer.

Abstract: A gene amplification chip includes a chamber layer, a cover layer, a bottom layer, an inlet, and an outlet. The chamber layer has a first passage and through holes which are formed on one side of the first passage. The cover layer is disposed on one side of the chamber layer and has a cover channel formed to communicate with the first passage and the through holes, wherein the cover channel, the first passage and the through holes allow passage of liquids in a divided manner. The bottom layer is disposed on another side of the chamber layer and has a bottom channel formed to communicate with the first passage and the through holes. The inlet is formed in the cover layer and communicates with the cover channel. The outlet communicates with any one of the cover channel and the bottom channel.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a first substrate portion including a plurality of first insulating layers, a plurality of first wiring layers respectively disposed on the plurality of first insulating layers, and a plurality of first adhesive layers respectively disposed between the plurality of first insulating layers to respectively cover the plurality of first wiring layers; and a second substrate portion disposed on the first substrate portion, and including a plurality of second insulating layers, a plurality of second wiring layers respectively disposed on the plurality of second insulating layers, and a plurality of second adhesive layers respectively disposed between the plurality of second insulating layers to respectively cover the plurality of second wiring layers.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a flat substrate heating apparatus including a module support plate having a plurality of unit module regions placed on an upper surface thereof; a plurality of laser light source modules having a plurality of laser light source devices and seated on unit module regions of the module support plate, respectively; a power supply board placed below the module support plate and configured to supply power to the laser light source module; and an electrode terminal electrically connecting the laser light source module and the power supply board while detachably securing them to upper and lower surfaces of the module support plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides substrate heat-treating apparatus including a process chamber in which a flat substrate to be heat treated is placed, the process chamber comprising a beam irradiating plate placed below the flat substrate and an infrared transmitting plate placed above the flat substrate; a beam irradiating module for irradiating a laser beam to a lower surface of the flat substrate through the beam irradiating plate; and a gas circulation cooling module for spraying a cooling gas to an upper surface of the infrared transmitting plate, thereby cooling the infrared transmitting plate.

Abstract: A light modulating device is disclosed herein. The light modulating device is applied to a sunroof and/or glass of an automobile. In some embodiments, a light modulating device configured to be disposed in a sunroof of an automobile includes a light modulation film layer, wherein the light modulation film layer includes a first anisotropic substrate, a second anisotropic substrate, and a liquid crystal layer, wherein each of the first and second anisotropic substrates has a first surface, wherein the first surfaces of the first and second anisotropic substrates face each other, wherein the liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first surfaces of the first and second anisotropic substrates, and wherein a slow axis of the first or second anisotropic substrate is disposed parallel to a width direction of the automobile.

Abstract: An example development cartridge includes a shutter switchable between a closing position and an opening position to open and close a toner inlet through which a toner may be received, and a locking member switchable between a locking position to lock the shutter at the closing position and an unlocking position to allow the shutter to be opened.

Abstract: An optical device is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an optical device includes a first outer substrate, a second outer substrate, a liquid crystal element positioned between the first outer substrate and the second outer substrate, a first intermediate layer between the first outer substrate and the liquid crystal element, and a second intermediate layer between the second outer substrate and the liquid crystal element, wherein a sum of total thicknesses of the first and second intermediate layers is 800 ?m or more, and wherein the liquid crystal element includes a first base layer, a second base layer, a liquid crystal layer between the first base layer and the second base layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer between the first base layer and the liquid crystal layer, and a spacer to maintain a gap between the first and second base layers.

Abstract: An operation method of a server for updating firmware includes: generating a first delta file including a plurality of blocks based on a plurality of update areas included in a first version firmware; generating a second delta file by repositioning the plurality of blocks included in the first delta file such that a plurality of unit blocks are generated by grouping control blocks, difference blocks, and extra blocks, each of which corresponds to the plurality of update areas, respectively; generating a plurality of swap blocks based on extra blocks among the plurality of blocks; and generating a third delta file by adding the generated plurality of swap blocks to the second delta file.

Abstract: A light modulating device is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a light modulating device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a light modulation layer, and a retardation film, wherein each of the first and second substrates has a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first and second surfaces are disposed opposite to each other, wherein the first surfaces of the first and second substrates face each other, wherein the light modulation layer is disposed between the first and second substrates, wherein the retardation film is formed on the second surface of the first substrate or the second substrate, and wherein the retardation film has an in-plane phase difference in a range of 100 nm to 300 nm for light having a wavelength of 550 nm. The light modulating device can be control omnidirectional light leakage in a black mode while having excellent optical properties and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive and a liquid crystal cell including the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a storage elastic modulus of 700 kPa or more at a temperature of 25° C. and a frequency of 6 rad/sec, and a gel fraction of 35% or more, wherein the gel fraction is defined by Equation 1: B/A×100??[Equation 1] wherein, A is an initial mass (g) of the pressure-sensitive adhesive, B is a mass (g) of an insoluble content after the pressure-sensitive adhesive is immersed in a solvent at 60° C. for 24 hours and then dried at 150° C. for 30 minutes. The press-sensitive adhesive is advantageous for implementation into a flexible element between upper and lower substrates of a liquid crystal cell, and providing excellent electro-optical properties and appearance uniformity by minimizing defects.

Abstract: A light modulating device is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a light modulating device includes a light modulation film layer, wherein the light modulation film layer includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer, wherein the liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first and second substrates, wherein the liquid crystal layer and is capable of implementing twisted orientation, and wherein a K value is in a range of 0.15 to 0.4. The light modulation device can stably maintain designed optical properties even after an encapsulation process in which a pressure is applied, such as an autoclave process. The light modulating device can also stably maintain the orientation state of the light modulation layer while effectively securing adhesive force between upper and lower substrates.

Abstract: A light modulation device is disclosed herein. The light modulation device can properly maintain a cell gap by controlling the shape and arrangement of spacers and the like, and is applicable for various applications by effectively controlling omnidirectional light leakage in a black mode, while having excellent optical properties, including transmittance-variable characteristics and haze characteristics, and the like.

Abstract: A light modulating device is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a light modulating device includes a first substrate having a first surface, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or an adhesive layer formed on the first surface of the first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second substrates; and a partition wall spacer, wherein the partition wall spacer maintains a distance between the first and second substrates, wherein the liquid crystal layer is capable of being configured in a twist orientation, and wherein a ratio of thickness of the liquid crystal layer relative to a pitch of the liquid crystal layer in the twist orientation is more than 2.8 and 10 or less. The light modulating device can have a wide transmittance variable range and does not have problems, such as liquid crystal defects or visibility deterioration, while implementing low transmittance in a black mode.

Abstract: A light modulating device is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a light modulating device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer, wherein the liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first and second substrates, and wherein the light modulating device satisfies Equation 1: T2?3×T1, wherein, T1 is an initial transmittance measured after vertically orienting the liquid crystal layer and placing it between orthogonal polarizers, and T2 is a transmittance measured after heating the liquid crystal layer showing the transmittance of T1 at 100° C. for 5 minutes, and then placing it between the orthogonal polarizers. The light modulating device can stably maintain designed optical properties even after an encapsulation process. The light modulating device can also stably maintain the orientation state of a light modulation layer while effectively securing adhesive force between upper and lower substrates.

Abstract: A composition suitable for diagnosing a musculoskeletal disease and a composition suitable for preventing or treating a musculoskeletal disease are disclosed. The composition contains zinc finger protein with KRAB and SCAN domains 8 (Zkscan8) protein, which can be effectively used as an excellent biomarker for obtaining accurate information about the occurrence and progression stages of a musculoskeletal disease, specifically a tendon disease or a ligament disease. The compositions containing Zkscan8 can be effectively used for preventing or treating a musculoskeletal disease through Zkscan8 overexpression.