Abstract: A wafer processing method of the present invention includes mounting a wafer part on a chuck table, loading the wafer part on the chuck table, spraying, by a spray arm module, a first processing solution onto the wafer part to process the wafer part, spraying, by the spray arm module, a second processing solution onto the wafer part to process the wafer part, drying the wafer part on the chuck table, and unloading the wafer part from the chuck table.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image decoding method performed by an image decoding apparatus includes determining a splitting type of a current block, splitting the current block into a plurality of lower-layer blocks based on the splitting type, and decoding the lower-layer blocks. In this case, the current block may be a chroma block, and the determining the splitting type of the current block may be performed by disallowing a predetermined type, in which a width or height of the lower-layer blocks is a predetermined value, among a plurality of splitting types.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a casing having a cavity and an electric chamber therein, and a door disposed in front of the casing to open and close the cavity. A cooling fan module is disposed at the electric chamber, and sucks external air and discharges air to an exhaust port in front of the casing. A bottom spacer protrudes from the casing, and the bottom spacer spaces a lower surface of the casing and a seating surface on which the casing is seated from each other to form an intake port. A first air flow path is formed at the lower portion of the casing so that air introduced through the intake port flows to a rear space of the casing, and a second air flow path connecting the first air flow path and the electric chamber to each other may be formed at the rear space of the casing.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to glycoconjugates comprising a saccharide covalently conjugated to a carrier protein through a spacer containing ((2-oxoethyl)thio)). In an aspect the invention provides oxo-eT linked glycoconjugates comprising a saccharide covalently conjugated to a carrier protein through a ((2-oxoethyl)thio) spacer having the formula (I): wherein: A is a group (C?X)m wherein X is S or O and m is 0 or 1; B is a bond, O, or CH2; and when m is 0, B can also be (C?O); R is a C2-C16 alkylene, C2-C16 heteroakylene, NH—C(?O)—C2-C16 alkylene, or NH—C(?O)—C2-C16 heteroakylene, wherein said alkylene and heteroalkylene are optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 groups independently selected from COOR? where R? is selected from H, methyl, ethyl or propyl. The invention further relates to immunogenic compositions comprising such glycoconjugates, and to methods for the preparation and use of such glycoconjugates and immunogenic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new immunogenic compositions comprising conjugated Streptococcus pneumoniae capsular saccharide antigens (glycoconjugates) and uses thereof. Immunogenic compositions of the present invention will typically comprise at least one glycoconjugate from a S. pneumoniae serotype not found in PREVNAR®, SYNFLORIX® and/or PREVNAR 13®. The invention also relates to vaccination of human subjects, in particular infants and elderly, against pneumococcal infections using said novel immunogenic compositions.

Abstract: An abutment coupled to an upper part of a dental implant fixture includes a coupler coupled to a polygonal groove or a polygonal protrusion of the fixture; and a body mounted with a crown which is an artificial tooth and has a shape to be connected to a mount driver used for coupling to the fixture and serves as a scan body for digital impression.

Abstract: The invention provides eTEC linked glycoconjugates comprising a saccharide covalently conjugated to a carrier protein through a (2-((2-oxoethyl)thio)ethyl)carbamate (eTEC) spacer, immunogenic compositions comprising such glycoconjugates, and methods for the preparation and use of such glycoconjugates and immunogenic compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to immunogenic polysaccharide-protein conjugates comprising a capsular polysaccharide (CP) from Streptococcus agalactiae, commonly referred to as group B streptococcus (GBS), and a carrier protein, wherein the CP is selected from the group consisting of serotypes Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX, and wherein the CP has a sialic acid level of greater than about 60%. The invention also relates to methods of making the conjugates and immunogenic compositions comprising the conjugates. The invention also relates to immunogenic compositions comprising polysaccharide-protein conjugates, wherein the conjugates comprise a CP from GBS serotype IV and at least one additional serotype. The invention further relates to methods for inducing an immune response in subjects against GBS and/or for reducing or preventing invasive GBS disease in subjects using the compositions disclosed herein. The resulting antibodies can be used to treat or prevent GBS infection via passive immunotherapy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a co-polyester resin of a composition including dicarboxylic acid, wherein the composition includes C2-5 aliphatic diol and isosorbide in an amount of 70 mol to 97.5 mol and 2.5 mol to 30 mol, respectively, based on 100 mol of the dicarboxylic acid, and the dicarboxylic acid includes C2-6 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and cyclic aromatic dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A massage apparatus includes: a first bio-signal measurement unit which is formed in an arm massage unit and includes at least one electrode positioned at a portion where the palm of a user is placed, and which is movable back and forth on the basis of the position of the hand of the user; a second bio-signal measurement unit which is formed in a foot massage unit and includes at least one electrode positioned at the rear portion of the ankle of the user, and is movable back and forth; and a control unit for acquiring information on the physical condition of the user on the basis of bio-signals obtained from the first bio-signal measurement unit and the second bio-signal measurement unit.

Abstract: A touch panel and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the touch panel includes a substrate, a first touch electrode line formed over the substrate and including a plurality of first touch electrodes which are electrically connected to each other, and a second touch electrode line formed to cross the first touch electrode line and being electrically insulated therefrom. The second touch electrode line can include a plurality of second touch electrodes which are electrically connected to each other. The touch panel can also include a plurality of connecting wires respectively connected to the first and second touch electrode lines. At least one of the first touch electrode line, the second touch electrode line, and the connecting wires can include at least one photosensitive conductive layer having a metal nanowire.

Abstract: The invention provides eTEC linked glycoconjugates comprising a saccharide covalently conjugated to a carrier protein through a (2-((2-oxoethyl)thio)ethyl)carbamate (eTEC) spacer, immunogenic compositions comprising such glycoconjugates, and methods for the preparation and use of such glycoconjugates and immunogenic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to glycoconjugates comprising a saccharide covalently conjugated to a carrier protein through a spacer containing ((2-oxoethyl)thio)). In an aspect the invention provides oxo-eT linked glycoconjugates comprising a saccharide covalently conjugated to a carrier protein through a ((2-oxoethyl)thio) spacer having the formula (I): wherein: A is a group (C?X)m wherein X is S or O and m is 0 or 1; B is a bond, O, or CH2; and when m is 0, B can also be (C?O); R is a C2-C16 alkylene, C2-C16 heteroakylene, NH—C(?O)—C2-C16 alkylene, or NH—C(?O)—C2-C16 heteroakylene, wherein said alkylene and heteroalkylene are optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 groups independently selected from COOR? where R? is selected from H, methyl, ethyl or propyl. The invention further relates to immunogenic compositions comprising such glycoconjugates, and to methods for the preparation and use of such glycoconjugates and immunogenic compositions.

Abstract: An operation method of an application system includes receiving a chat room-entry event notifying that a user enters the chat room from a terminal in which an application is installed, generating an entry trigger based on the chat room enter event, and providing user context suitable information inferred based on a user key included in the entry trigger to the chat room.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods of preparing glycoconjugates containing a saccharide conjugated to a carrier protein by use of stable nitroxyl radical related agent/oxidant as an oxidizing agent, to immunogenic compositions comprising such glycoconjugates, and to methods for the use of such glycoconjugates and immunogenic compositions.

Abstract: Proposed are a wafer position detection apparatus and a wafer position detection and correction method using the same. More specifically, proposed is an apparatus for wafer placement teaching for adjusting a position of a wafer disposed on an electrostatic chuck, the apparatus including a laser distance sensor disposed above the electrostatic chuck, and a controller configured to control a robot configured to transfer the wafer. The controller checks a relative position of the electrostatic chuck and the wafer disposed on the electrostatic chuck using the laser distance sensor so that the wafer is transferred to a predetermined position, and teaches the position of the wafer using the checked relative position of the electrostatic chuck and the wafer.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a case having a receiving portion with bottom and side surfaces accommodating the electrode assembly, and a terrace at an edge of the receiving portion, a cover covering the case, and first and second electrode tabs drawn out from the electrode assembly, wherein a first boundary is defined where the bottom surface and a side surface meet to form a first curved surface, a second boundary is defined where two adjacent side surfaces meet to form a second curved surface, a third boundary is defined where a side surface and the terrace portion meet to form a third curved surface, and a clearance is defined as a distance between a point where a curved surface leading from the side surface to the bottom surface starts and a point where a curved surface leading from the side surface to the terrace portion ends.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode substrate tab and a second electrode substrate tab; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; strip terminals electrically connected to the first electrode substrate tab and the second electrode substrate tab, respectively, and extending to an outside of the case; and conductive adhesive members around connection portions between the first electrode substrate tab and a strip terminal of the strip terminals and the second electrode substrate tab and another strip terminal of the strip terminals, respectively.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods of preparing glycoconjugates containing a saccharide conjugated to a carrier protein by use of stable nitroxyl radical related agent/oxidant as an oxidizing agent, to immunogenic compositions comprising such glycoconjugates, and to methods for the use of such glycoconjugates and immunogenic compositions.

Abstract: A coil component includes: a body including a molded portion having one surface and the other surface opposing each other, and a cover portion disposed on the one surface of the molded portion; a wound coil disposed between the molded portion and the cover portion in the body, and having first and second lead-out portions extending to one surface of the body; a first recess portion disposed in the one surface of the body; a first external electrode disposed on the one surface of the body to be connected to the first lead-out portion, and disposed along a surface of the first recess portion to have a first groove disposed therein; and a second external electrode disposed on the one surface of the body and connected to the second lead-out portion.