Abstract: An ion detection device has a strip of carbon-based nanomaterial (CNM) film and a chamber enclosing the CNM film. A low bias voltage is applied at the ends of the CNM film strip, and ions present in the chamber are detected by a change in the magnitude of current flowing through the CNM film under the bias. Also provided are methods for fabricating the device, methods for measuring pressure of a gas, and methods for monitoring or quantifying an ionizing radiation using the device.

Abstract: The present patent application discloses at least the compounds according to Formula I? shown below, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring D, ring A, ring E, JB, n, JD, J, X, Z, Z1, RC1, RC2, Y, R9, o and W are as defined herein.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather having excellent appearance quality and good durability such as light resistance, water resistance, elongation and abrasion resistance is provided. Particularly, the fiber layer having a similar structure to the natural leather is introduced to the natural leather and the natural leather and the fiber layer are bonded and fused with each other under a specific condition to manufacture hybrid-natural leather having excellent durability while preventing wrinkles, stretching, and the like from being generated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device and a backlight assembly thereof. The backlight assembly according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a circuit board on which a circuitry member for controlling the display device is mounted; a cover bottom which covers the rear surface of the display device, in which an insertion hole corresponding to the circuit board is punched on the bottom thereof, and in which the circuit board is installed to be accommodated in the interior of the insertion hole; a first coupling part coupled to the circuit board; and a second coupling part coupled to the cover bottom. The backlight assembly comprises a bracket that fixes the circuit board to the cover bottom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stimulators of soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC), pharmaceutical formulations comprising them and their uses thereof, alone or in combination with one or more additional agents, for treating various diseases, wherein an increase in the concentration of nitric oxide (NO) or an increase in the concentration of cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP), or both, or an upregulation of the NO pathway is desirable.

Abstract: A polyurethane filter foam is provided herein. The polyurethane filter foam may have improved permeability by having both a small cell and a large cell in a range for maximizing the opening property of the foam. In some instance, this is achieved by specifically configuring and foaming a composition of polyether polyol and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) to manufacture the polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam of the present invention can be manufactured without performing a reticulation process.

Abstract: Mechanically flexible and optically transparent thin film solid state supercapacitors are fabricated by assembling nano-engineered carbon electrodes in porous templates. The electrodes have textured graphitic surface films with a morphology of interconnected arrays of complex shapes and porosity. The graphitic films act as both electrode and current collector, and when integrated with solid polymer electrolyte function as thin film supercapacitors. The nanostructured electrode morphology and conformal electrolyte packaging provide enough energy and power density for electronic devices in addition to possessing excellent mechanical flexibility and optical transparency.

Abstract: A simple, economical method of producing nanowire arrays is described. The method produces high density arrays having nanowires with diameters below 10 nm and does not require templating, catalysts, or surface pre/post-treatment. The disclosed methods and systems can be used, for example, for optoelectronic devices and photovoltaic cells, Li-ion batteries, chemical/bio sensors and transistors.

Abstract: A method and portable apparatus for settling a transaction are provided, in which the portable apparatus may be used as a card substitute payment device for settling a transaction. Information to conduct a settlement may be stored in the portable apparatus. The portable apparatus may be, for example, a portable phone or a PDA. A transaction inquiry machine may read or receive the information from the portable apparatus, similar to that of a card reader reading a magnetic card, and transmit the information to a VAN company server or a card company server, to then request for an approval to settle the transaction.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyurethane composition, a molded article, and a vehicle comprising the polyurethane composition or the molded article. The polyurethane composition comprises a polyol composition (A) in which polyether polyol (a1) and polymer polyol (a2) are mixed at a predetermined amount, an isocyanate composition (B) obtainable by polymerizing polyether polyol (b2) and an isocyanate composition (b1) that comprises i) methylene diphenyl isocyanate (M-MDI) and ii) polymethylene diphenyl isocyanate (P-MDI). As such, the molded article such as a vehicle seat pad can be manufactured with improved static and dynamic comfort.

Abstract: Compounds are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.

Abstract: A flame retarded slabstock polyurethane foam composition including polyol and polyisocyanate as main materials, and an additive for forming a general polyurethane foam except for a flame retarded agent, in which the polyol may be polyether polyol and may include 10 to 45 wt % of polyether polyol (A) having a weight-average molecular weight of 2,000 to 5,000 g/mol and 55 to 90 wt % of polyether polyol (B) having a weight-average molecular weight of 600 to 1,500 g/mol, and an isocyanate index of the composition defined by Equation 1 may be in a range of 70 to 95, and Equation 1 may be Isocyanate index=mole of isocyanate group (NCO)/mole of hydroxyl group (OH)×100.

Abstract: Provided herein is a real-time QoS monitoring apparatus, including an application registration unit configured to register at least one monitoring target application program for QoS measurement; a function explorer unit configured to detect user-defined functions in application code of the at least one monitoring target application program; a loop-statement explorer unit configured to detect loop-statements in the application code; a user-defined location explorer unit configured to detect user-defined locations in the application code; and a heartbeat generator configured to generate a plurality of heartbeat calls to correspond to the functions detected by the function finder, the loop-statements detected by the loop finder, and the user-defined locations detected by the user-defined location finder. Accordingly, there are provided a real-time QoS monitoring apparatus and method, which may measure QoS in real time without additionally modifying the application program.

Abstract: Inter-allotropic transformations of carbon are provided using moderate conditions including alternating voltage pulses and modest temperature elevation. By controlling the pulse magnitude, small-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes are transformed into larger-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes of different morphologies, and multi-layered graphene nanoribbons.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam with reduced formaldehyde and acrolein emissions, which is manufactured from a polyol system including polyol, a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and a liquid aldehyde reducing agent.

Abstract: A display apparatus and a controlling method thereof are provided. The display apparatus may include: a display panel that displays a screen; a light source disposed at one side of the display panel; an audio input that receives an audio signal; and a processor that flickers the light source in response to the received audio signal.