Abstract: A voltage generator that prevents latch-up includes: a charge pump circuit that is controlled by first through third enable signals, boosts an internal power voltage generated from an external power voltage, and generates first through fourth voltages; a detector that detects the first through third voltages and generates first through third flag signals that go logic high when the first through third voltages reach predetermined respective voltage levels and maintain logic low when the voltages do not reach the predetermined respective voltage levels; and a charge pump controller that receives the first through third flag signals, and generates the first through third enable signals to have the first through fourth voltages sequentially generated. The voltage generator can prevent latch-up that may occur in a boosting mode or in a normal operation mode.

Abstract: A compressor and an air-conditioner having the same are disclosed. A compressor application voltage is detected, and the air-conditioner is operated in a pre-set operation mode according to the detection result, or the air-conditioner is operated in a pre-set operation mode in a certain time domain, thus continuously operate the compressor. Or, a compressor temperature or an ambient temperature is detected to operate the air-conditioner in a pre-set operation mode or operate the air-conditioner in a pre-set operation mode within a certain time domain, thus continuously operate the compressor. Accordingly, the compressor can be operated in a particular operation mode within a certain time slot regardless of an ambient temperature, whereby an excessive cooling operation cannot be performed at night to thus provide an agreeable cooling operation and reduce noise.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laser treatment device which is designed to stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss by applying LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) to the scalp using laser light of a specified wavelength. The laser treatment device also provides ultra-low frequency mechanical vibrations to the scalp and the combination of light and vibrations is designed to produce synergy. Laser light, which may be blocked by remaining hair, may nonetheless reach the scalp using light-emitting elements attached to the ends of tooth-shaped protrusions. The present laser treatment device is characterised by a bendable applicator having said tooth-shaped protrusions such that it can change shape in accordance with the curvature of the head, which increase the efficiency of light and vibrational energy delivery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chiral inorganic-organic composite porous material in which cationic chiral organic molecules are present as charge-balancing cations in a porous material containing charge-balancing cations, as well as a method for preparing the same by an ion exchange process. The chiral inorganic-organic composite porous material according to the present invention is excellent in stability, selectivity and durability, and thus, will be useful as a chiral-selective catalyst or a material of separating an isomeric mixture.

Abstract: A LAN/USB bridge apparatus is provided. The LAN/USB bridge apparatus includes a wireless LAN/USB signal processor and a controller. The wireless LAN/USB signal processor receives a wireless LAN signal transmitted from a wireless LAN access point performing a bridging function between a wired LAN and a wireless LAN, transforms the received wireless LAN signal a UWB (ultra wide band) signal, and transmits the UWB signal to at least one of wireless USB apparatuses. The wireless LAN/USB signal processor also receives a UWB signal transmitted from the wireless USB apparatuses, inverse-transforms the received UWB signal to the wireless LAN signal, and transmits the wireless LAN signal to the wireless LAN access point. The controller controls and manages operations of the LAN/USB signal processor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gene mutation associated with peripheral neuropathy associated with sensorineural hearing loss and optic neuropathy. More specifically, disclosed are: a polynucleotide comprising a mutation associated with peripheral neuropathy associated with sensorineural hearing loss and optic neuropathy, or a complementary polynucleotide thereof; a polynucleotide which hybridizes with said polynucleotide; a polypeptide which is encoded by said polynucleotide; an antibody which binds to said polypeptide; and a microarray chip and a kit, which comprise said polynucleotide. Also disclosed are a method for diagnosing a syndrome of peripheral neuropathy associated with sensorineural hearing loss and optic neuropathy, a method for detecting the mutation, and a method for screening drugs for treating these diseases.

Abstract: A substrate bonding apparatus for a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is disclosed that subdivides its venting holes, thereby achieving an enhancement in uniformity of venting. The substrate bonding apparatus that bonds a first substrate and a second substrate using a venting process, includes a lower chucking plate which chucks the second substrate, and an upper chucking plate which includes a plurality of blocks each including a main venting hole, wherein the upper chucking plate chucks the first substrate in accordance with a chucking operation of the blocks, and subsequently releases the chucked first substrate such that the first substrate falls down toward the second substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a wireless network to maintain a QOS is provided. The apparatus includes a resource calculating unit which calculates resources needed to transmit packets if a transmission rate of a network changes, a comparing unit which compares the calculated resources and resources allotted by an access point of the network; and a control unit which determines whether to request additional resources by using a result of the comparison by the comparing unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Fe-based bulk amorphous alloy composition which forms a bulk amorphous substance due to its excellent amorphous formability when it is cooled to a temperature lower than its glass transition temperature from the liquid state at a relatively low cooling rate of 1000 K/s or less, has high warm processability in a low temperature range owing to its supercooled liquid region of 20K or higher and has excellent fluidity in the liquid state and thereby good castability.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) includes a front substrate, a rear substrate facing the front substrate, barrier ribs between the front and rear substrates to define a plurality of discharge cells, photoluminescent material in the discharge cells, first electrodes on the front substrate along a first direction, second electrodes on the rear substrate and extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, at least one dielectric layer on the rear substrate, and a white pigment layer on the substrate.

Abstract: A communication apparatus generates a digital detection signal including a plurality of time symbols by digital-converting a detection signal corresponding to a received signal, estimates an average power value of the detection signal by calculating average power of the digital detection signal based on the digital detection signal, and performs UWB communication through a predetermined first channel when a predetermined reference power value is greater than the average power value.

Abstract: A signal transmitting device detects information on respective frequencies of a plurality of subcarriers configuring an interference signal and information on respective voltage values of the subcarrier from the received interference signal, and modulates data according to the ultra-wideband scheme through subcarriers of part of predetermined bandwidths based on frequency information and voltage value information to generate ultra-wideband signals. Accordingly, signal interference with a heterogeneous communication device can be reduced by detecting an interference signal when an absolute value of the interference signal is small or noise power of the interference signal is large.

Abstract: A seal hardening furnace is presented in which seal lines in a liquid crystal display panel are hardened. The seal hardening furnace includes a cassette having a rack bar structure. The rack bar structure has rack bars for supporting the substrate along one direction and rack bar supports at ends of the rack bars that support the rack bars. The rack bars have air discharge openings therein. An air injecting passage is connected to the rack bar supports. An air supply unit supplies air through the air injecting passage and through the discharge openings to support the substrate thereon.

Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a cell array region, memory cell transistors disposed at the cell array region, bitlines disposed on the memory cell transistors, and a source plate disposed between the memory cell transistors and the bitlines to veil the memory cell transistors thereunder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a III-nitride semiconductor light-emitting device having high external quantum efficiency, provides a III-nitride compound semiconductor light-emitting device including an active layer generating light by recombination of electrons and holes and containing gallium and nitrogen, an n-type Al(x)ln(y)Ga(1-x-y)N layer epitaxially grown before the active layer is grown, and an n-type electrode electrically contacting with the n-type Al(x)ln(y)Ga(1-x-y)N layer, in which the n-type Al(x)ln(y)Ga(1-x-y)N layer has a surface which is exposed by etching and includes a region for scribing and breaking the device and a region for contact with the n-type electrode, and the surface of the region for scribing and breaking the device is roughened, thereby it is possible to increase external quantum efficiency of the light-emitting device.

Abstract: A seal hardening furnace is presented in which seal lines in a liquid crystal display panel are hardened. The seal hardening furnace includes a cassette having a rack bar structure. The rack bar structure has rack bars for supporting the substrate along one direction and rack bar supports at ends of the rack bars that support the rack bars. The rack bars have air discharge openings therein. An air injecting passage is connected to the rack bar supports. An air supply unit supplies air through the air injecting passage and through the discharge openings to support the substrate thereon.

Abstract: An LCD device and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, in which it is possible to correct a problem of insufficient or excessive supply of liquid crystal in an LCD device by controlling an amount of liquid crystal. The method includes preparing a liquid crystal cell comprised of a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates, and a first sealant formed in the periphery of the liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates; measuring an amount of liquid crystal provided to the inside of liquid crystal cell; forming an inlet for liquid crystal in the first sealant; and regulating the amount of liquid crystal by supplying or discharging the liquid crystal through the inlet; and sealing the inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for transmitting and receiving data according to a channel state in a wireless communication system, the method includes measuring a characteristic of transmission channels used for data transmission and transmitting channel state information of the measured channel characteristic; and selecting sub-channels for data transmission according to the channel state information, and transmitting data through the selected sub-channels.

Abstract: A wireless USB host apparatus supporting UWB is disclosed. The wireless USB host apparatus allocates a Media Access Slot of USB super frame to each of a plurality of wireless USB devices to transmit the real-time audio/video data as well as command data, control data and non real-time data through a single transmission channel. Also, the wireless USB host apparatus uses the ultra wide band to exchange data with the plurality of wireless USB devices to support the data transfer rate of about 53.3 to 480 Mbps, guarantees the QoS and supports transmission of the real-time audio/video data.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device may include a substrate having a cell region, and a cell device isolation layer on the cell region of the substrate to define a cell active region. A floating gate may include a lower floating gate and an upper floating gate sequentially stacked on the cell active region, and a tunnel insulation pattern may be between the floating gate and the cell active region. A control gate electrode may be on the floating gate, and a blocking insulation pattern may be between the control gate electrode and the floating gate. More particularly, the upper floating gate may include a flat portion on the lower floating gate and a pair of wall portions extending upward from both edges of the flat portion adjacent to the cell device isolation layer. Moreover, a width of an upper portion of a space surrounded by the flat portion and the pair of wall portions may be larger than a width of a lower portion of the space. Related methods are also discussed.