Abstract: A method of preparing a carbon fiber including: preparing a precursor fiber for preparing a carbon fiber; and stabilizing the precursor fiber. The stabilization of the precursor fiber includes a first stabilization phase, a second stabilization phase, a third stabilization phase, and a fourth stabilization phase, which are set at four different temperatures between a temperature at which heat starts to be generated from the stabilization reaction of the precursor fiber and a temperature at which the generation of heat is maximized. Ozone gas is input while at least one phase of the third stabilization phase and the fourth stabilization phase is carried out.

Abstract: A method for hand pose identification in an automated system includes providing depth map data of a hand of a user to a first neural network trained to classify features corresponding to a joint angle of a wrist in the hand to generate a first plurality of activation features and performing a first search in a predetermined plurality of activation features stored in a database in the memory to identify a first plurality of hand pose parameters for the wrist associated with predetermined activation features in the database that are nearest neighbors to the first plurality of activation features. The method further includes generating a hand pose model corresponding to the hand of the user based on the first plurality of hand pose parameters and performing an operation in the automated system in response to input from the user based on the hand pose model.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light-emitting diode includes: a substrate; an n-type semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a mesa disposed on the n-type semiconductor layer and including an active layer and a p-type semiconductor layer; an n-ohmic contact layer contacting the n-type semiconductor layer; a p-ohmic contact layer contacting the p-type semiconductor layer; an n-bump electrically connected to the n-ohmic contact layer; and a p-bump electrically connected to the p-ohmic contact layer, wherein the mesa includes a plurality of branches, the n-ohmic contact layer surrounds the mesa and is disposed in a region between the branches, each of the n-bump and the p-bump covers an upper surface and a side surface of the mesa, and the p-bump covers at least two of the branches among the plurality of branches. Therefore, an optical output can be increased by reducing light loss, and a forward voltage can be lowered.

Abstract: An optical imaging system includes a first lens having positive refractive power, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, and a fifth lens, arranged in order from an object side. The first lens is shaped such that a length of a first axis, which intersects an optical axis, is greater than a length of a second axis, which intersects the optical axis and is perpendicular to the first axis. The optical imaging system satisfies 4.5<TTL/IMG HT<6.5; 0.87<TTL/f<1.31; and 0.65<L1S1es/L1S1el<0.9.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information expressing a user's interest in one or more media programs, obtaining information indicative of popularity for a plurality of media programs responsive to the received information by individuals other than the user, and transmitting one or more recommendations of media programs for display to the user, from the plurality of media programs that relate to the received information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion device and a defoamation device comprising the same, which provides a dispersion device comprising a dispersion plate equipped with an inclined surface extended downwards obliquely and raw material inflow nozzles formed on the inclined surface to introduce a raw material into the inclined surface; and a band spaced apart from the inclined surface of the dispersion plate to form a gap from the inclined surface, thereby being configured so that the raw material flows through the gap.

Abstract: A variable control method of exhaust temperature increase includes, when a cam phaser, which is connected to a double cam shaft having a coaxial arrangement structure of an outer shaft and an inner shaft, is operated and when a cam angle is determined as being varied by a controller, a cam phaser position change control is performed of decreasing a flow rate of an internal exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) supplied to a cylinder of an engine with a cam advance angle, increasing the flow rate of the EGR with a cam retard angle, or blocking the flow rate of the EGR with a maximal cam advance angle.

Abstract: In an operating method of a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) including a transmission circuit and a reception circuit, the operating method includes receiving, from a modem, first information for setting transmission power of the transmission circuit or second information about a blocker which is a frequency signal unused by the RFIC, obtaining an allowable value of phase noise of a local oscillator included in the transmission circuit, using the first information, obtaining an allowable value of phase noise of a local oscillator included in the reception circuit, using the second information, determining a level of a driving voltage, using the obtained allowable values of the phase noises, and providing the driving voltage to the local oscillators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging box enabling a storage form and a hanging form to be simply switched, thereby enabling a perfect rectangular shape to be maintained without exposing a hanging part during a distribution process or when the packaging box is erected and displayed on a display stand, and enabling the packaging box to be hung and displayed on a rack

Abstract: An ultraviolet light-emitting diode includes: a substrate; an n-type semiconductor layer located on the substrate; a mesa arranged on the n-type semiconductor layer and including an active layer and a p-type semiconductor layer; an n-ohmic contact layer coming in contact with the n-type semiconductor layer; a p-ohmic contact layer coming in contact with the p-type semiconductor layer; an n-bump electrically connected to the n-ohmic contact layer; and a p-bump electrically connected to the p-ohmic contact layer, wherein the mesa includes a main branch and a plurality of sub branches extending from the main branch, the n-ohmic contact layer encompasses the mesa and is interposed in an area between the sub branches, and the n-bump and the p-bump respectively cover the upper part and sides of the mesa. Therefore, an optical output can be increased by reducing light loss, and a forward voltage can be lowered.

Abstract: A vertical type semiconductor device includes insulation patterns on a substrate and spaced apart from each other in a first direction perpendicular to a top surface of the substrate, a channel structure on the substrate and penetrating through the insulation patterns, a first conductive pattern partially filling a gap between the insulation patterns adjacent to each other in the first direction and the channel structure and having a slit in a surface thereof, the slit extending in a direction parallel with the top surface of the substrate, and a second conductive pattern on the first conductive pattern in the gap and filling the slit.

Abstract: A method for hand pose identification in an automated system includes providing depth map data of a hand of a user to a first neural network trained to classify features corresponding to a joint angle of a wrist in the hand to generate a first plurality of activation features and performing a first search in a predetermined plurality of activation features stored in a database in the memory to identify a first plurality of hand pose parameters for the wrist associated with predetermined activation features in the database that are nearest neighbors to the first plurality of activation features. The method further includes generating a hand pose model corresponding to the hand of the user based on the first plurality of hand pose parameters and performing an operation in the automated system in response to input from the user based on the hand pose model.

Abstract: An OLED display device capable of simplifying the configuration of an external compensation circuit and reducing a compensation time is disclosed. The OLED display device includes a display panel including a pixel, a feedback compensator circuit connected to the pixel through a data line and a sensing line of the display panel, the feedback compensator circuit including an error amplifier configured to receive, through a feedback line, a feedback current flowing into the sensing line and a feedback voltage generated by a sensing resistor, from the pixel during a scan period, compare a data input voltage with the feedback voltage to adjust a data output voltage supplied to the pixel through the data line, and set a target current for driving an OLED element in the pixel, and a precharger configured to precharge the feedback compensator circuit at a front part of the scan period.

Abstract: Provided is an integrated circuit device including a plurality of word lines overlapping each other, in a vertical direction, on a substrate, a plurality of channel structures extending in the vertical direction through the plurality of word lines on an area of the substrate, a plurality of bit line contact pads on the plurality of channel structures, and a plurality of bit lines, wherein the plurality of bit lines include a plurality of first bit lines extending parallel to each other at a first pitch in a center region of the area, and a plurality of second bit lines extending at a second pitch in an edge region of the area, the second pitch being different from the first pitch.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information expressing a user's interest in one or more media programs, obtaining information indicative of popularity for a plurality of media programs responsive to the received information by individuals other than the user, and transmitting one or more recommendations of media programs for display to the user, from the plurality of media programs that relate to the received information.

Abstract: A vertical type semiconductor device includes insulation patterns on a substrate and spaced apart from each other in a first direction perpendicular to a top surface of the substrate, a channel structure on the substrate and penetrating through the insulation patterns, a first conductive pattern partially filling a gap between the insulation patterns adjacent to each other in the first direction and the channel structure and having a slit in a surface thereof, the slit extending in a direction parallel with the top surface of the substrate, and a second conductive pattern on the first conductive pattern in the gap and filling the slit.

Abstract: A light emitting diode includes: a first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a mesa including an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, the mesa having a groove disposed under some region of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer to expose an edge of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer, the groove exposing the first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a first electrode including a first contact portion electrically connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer through the groove; a second electrode disposed between the first electrode and the second conductivity type semiconductor layer and electrically connected to the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; and an upper electrode pad disposed adjacent to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and connected to the second electrode, wherein the groove has a shape surrounding a region including a center of the mesa and partially open.

Abstract: An injector for injecting fuel, which is introduced from a fuel rail, into an engine to supply the fuel thereto is provided. In particular, the injector includes a housing, an electromagnetic generation unit accommodated in the housing and formed to generate an electromagnetic field when electric power is applied thereto, a core inserted into a fuel-rail-side end of a bobbin to form a magnetic circuit using the generated electromagnetic field, a lead pipe inserted into an engine-side end of the bobbin to form the magnetic circuit by coupling with the core, a molding unit formed to enclose the electromagnetic generation unit and an outer peripheral surface of the core to block introduction of moisture, and a cover coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the core to constitute the magnetic circuit together with the core.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display can include a display panel including sub-pixels; a deterioration sensing unit configured to sense a deterioration state of the display panel; a power supply configured to output a high voltage for driving the sub-pixels; and a timing controller configured to: receive a deterioration sensing result including information on the deterioration state of the display panel from the deterioration sensing unit, continuously vary the high voltage based on the deterioration sensing result received from the deterioration sensing unit, and provide the varied high voltage to the sub-pixels.

Abstract: Content capture and distribution systems and techniques are described. In an example, radio frequency signals that carry content are captured by one or more antennas of a content capture system. The content is converted from radio frequency signals the carry the content into an internet protocol format by the content capture system. The converted content is transmitted by the content capture system via a network transfer protocol (e.g., HTTP) for receipt by a content distribution system via a network. The converted content is configured by the content distribution system for streaming via a network streaming protocol. The content is then streamed by the content distribution system via the network using the network streaming protocol for receipt and rendering by at least one client device.