Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing and determining prognosis of gastric cancer in a subject by detecting suppressed expression of the DACT1 gene, which in some cases is due to elevated methylation level in the genomic sequence of this gene. A kit and device useful for such a method are also provided. In addition, the present invention provides a method for treating gastric cancer by increasing DACT1 gene expression or activity.

Abstract: A display panel includes; a substrate, and a light blocking structure surrounding an ink filling region on the substrate, the light blocking structure including; a first layer pattern having an ink affinity characteristic disposed on the substrate, and a second layer pattern positioned on the first layer pattern and including an organic material having a light blocking characteristic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a nanowire and graphene-sheet hybrid structure, and a transparent electrode employing the same, in which a hybrid structure, in which a graphene sheet is attached on surfaces of nanowires, is fabricated by fabricating a line pattern, in which nanowires are aligned in a longitudinal direction, by using an electro-spinning method, and then additionally employing a dipping method of dipping the line pattern in a graphene sheet dispersed solution, and the fabricated hybrid structure is applied to the transparent electrode. Accordingly, a crosslinking portion is increased by decreasing a distance between nanowires present inside the line pattern to improve a conductive property of a nanowire metal line. Further, the nanowire with a relative uniform density is present within the fabricated line pattern, so that when the line pattern is fabricated on the entire substrate, it is possible to achieve a uniform distribution of nanowires over a large area.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical detector. The optical detector includes: a first dielectric layer; a graphene optical transmission line formed on the first dielectric layer; a graphene optical detector formed on the first dielectric layer and configured to detect light transmitted along the graphene optical transmission line; electric wires formed on the graphene optical detector; metal pads positioned at both ends of the graphene optical detector and connected with the electric wires; and a second dielectric layer formed on the graphene optical transmission line, in which the graphene optical detector detects an intensity of light incident in a horizontal direction with respect to a surface of the graphene optical transmission line.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of growing a high-quality single layer graphene by using a Cu/Ni multi-layer metallic catalyst, and a graphene device using the same. The method controls and grows a high-quality single layer graphene by using the Cu/Ni multilayer metallic catalyst, in which a thickness of a nickel lower layer is fixed and a thickness of a copper upper layer is changed in a case where a graphene is grown by a CVD method. According to the method, it is possible to obtain a high-quality single layer graphene, and improve performance of a graphene application device by utilizing the high-quality single layer graphene and thus highly contribute to industrialization of the graphene application device.

Abstract: In a 3D image display apparatus, a display unit includes a plurality of pixels and alternately displays a left-eye image in a first group of the pixels and a right-eye image in a second group of the pixels along a first direction, a barrier unit includes a light blocking portion blocking light received from the display unit and a light transmitting portion transmitting the light received from the display unit, and the light blocking portion and the light transmitting portion are alternately arranged in the first direction. A position information extraction unit determines the distance between the display unit and a viewer watching the display unit, and a control unit controls the display unit and the barrier unit in accordance with the distance information to allow the display unit and the barrier unit to be operated in a first mode or a second mode. Thus, a distance range in which the viewer perceives the 3D image increases.

Abstract: A computed tomography system and an X-ray collimator thereof are provided, which have a good collimator effect. The X-ray collimator includes a plurality of first plates extending in the circumferential direction of the computed tomography system and a plurality of second plates extending in the axial direction of the computed tomography system. The first plates and the second plates are inserted and engaged. Two adjacent first plates and two adjacent second plates define a through hole, and the extensions of the side walls of the through hole intersect at the focal spot of an X-ray source, so that the X-rays can pass through the through hole in a straight line. Since the extensions of the side walls of the through holes intersect at the focal spot of the X-ray source, the through holes are aligned with the radiation direction of corresponding X-rays.

Abstract: A 3D image display device including a position detector, a display panel, a barrier panel, and a barrier panel controller. The position detector detects a position of a viewer and generates a selection signal. The display panel includes a plurality of pixels and alternately displays a left-eye image and a right-eye image. The barrier panel includes a light transmitting portion and a light blocking portion. The barrier panel controller controls a width of each of the light transmitting portion and the light blocking portion. The barrier panel is operated in one of a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for searching a broadcast channel may include a channel searching unit including first and second channel searching units searching broadcast channels of broadcast signals received from antennas, and a controlling unit controlling the first channel searching unit to search broadcast channels included in a first broadcasting standard, controlling the second channel searching unit to search broadcast channels included in a second broadcasting standard, and receiving searching results from the first and second channel searching units to generate effective channel list information.

Abstract: A computing environment security method is provided. The method includes: a) dissolving an application package to be tested to obtain at least one data set, wherein each data set corresponds to contents with respect to one of a plurality of aspects of the application package; and b) evaluating whether the application package is a repackaged application according to the at least one data set. Step (b) includes: c) for each data set, analyzing a characteristic relationship of the contents with respect to the aspect corresponding to the data set to accordingly generate characteristic data for the data set; and d) determining whether the application package to be tested is a repackaged application package according to the characteristic data of the at least one data set and a search result obtained from a database, wherein the search result corresponds to the characteristic data within a corresponding distance.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing distributed storage servers are described. The storage servers may be selected and divided into multiple sequences and multiple virtual node groups. Each sequence of the multiple sequences may include a predetermined number of storage servers, and each virtual node group may include a set of storage servers of the multiple sequences. Data may be transferred to storage severs of a virtual node group. If the storage servers have instantaneous or temporary malfunctions, the data may be transferred to temporary storage servers and then transferred back the storage servers after being revived. If the storage servers have permanent malfunctions, the data may be transferred to the temporary storage servers. The storage servers may be replaced using the temporary storage servers.

Abstract: A liquid lens package structure includes a first light-transmitting element, a second light-transmitting element, a first elastic surrounding body, a second elastic surrounding body and a package unit. The first elastic surrounding body is disposed between the first and the second light-transmitting elements to form an enclosed space among the first light-transmitting element, the second light-transmitting element and the first elastic surrounding body for receiving and enclosing two unmingled predetermined liquids. The second elastic surrounding body is disposed on the second light-transmitting element. The package unit includes a first retaining seat and a second retaining seat mated with each other. The first retaining seat has a first opening, and the second retaining seat has a second opening.

Abstract: Provided is a back plate component having reflective sheet reinforcing structure. The back plate component includes: a frame, a reflective sheet and a plurality of supporting film sheets. The frame includes a plurality of lateral beams and vertical beams, and at least one hollow part is included between the lateral beams and the vertical beams. The reflective sheet is attached to the frame, and includes a reflective surface and a back surface corresponding to the reflective surface. A portion of the back surface covers the whole hollow part. The plurality of supporting film sheets is attached to the back surface at a region corresponding to the hollow part, and includes a material the same as that of the reflective sheet. A liquid crystal display device is further disclosed herein.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a first polarizing plate that includes a plurality of first areas to polarize a light and a second area disposed between the first areas to block the light, a pixel layer that includes a plurality of pixels and receives a first polarized light, a liquid crystal layer driven by the plurality of pixels and rotating a polarizing axis of the first polarized light to convert the first polarized light to a second polarized light having a polarizing axis substantially vertical to the polarizing axis of the first polarized light, and a second polarizing plate that transmits the second polarized light.

Abstract: A stereoscopic image display device includes a barrier panel that includes a first barrier panel configured to partially reflect light, and a second barrier panel provided on the first barrier panel configured to partially absorb light. Each of the first barrier panel and the second barrier panel includes an electrochromic element and electrodes respectively provided on opposite surfaces of the electrochromic element.

Abstract: A method of transferring graphene is provided. A method of transferring graphene in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include forming a graphene layer by composing graphene and a base layer, depositing a self-assembled monolayer on the graphene layer, and separating a combination layer comprising the self-assembled monolayer and the graphene layer from the base layer.

Abstract: A method for controlling a variable valve lift apparatus includes: measuring an operation mode switching condition; determining whether the variable valve lift apparatus is in a normal operation condition; controlling the operation of the variable valve lift apparatus depending on a predetermined normal valve lift switching map; determining whether the variable valve lift apparatus is in a mode switching delay or switching disable condition from a high lift mode to a low lift mode or whether the variable valve lift apparatus is in the mode switching delay or switching disable condition from the low lift mode to the high lift mode; controlling the operation of the variable valve lift apparatus depending on a predetermined low oil temperature valve lift switching map; and controlling the operation of the variable valve lift apparatus depending on a predetermined high oil temperature valve lift switching map.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same in consideration of communication environment are provided. The mobile terminal includes a grip sensor unit for generating sensing signals corresponding to user grip, a control unit for identifying a grip pattern on the basis of sensing signals from the grip sensor unit, for extracting communication control information associated with the identified grip pattern, and for performing at least one of power control and antenna tuning control; and a communication means to which power control and antenna tuning are applied under control of the control unit.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a liquid crystal display and a manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly, to a liquid crystal display including an alignment layer pattern and a manufacturing method thereof. The liquid crystal display includes a lower panel including a first alignment layer and a signal line. An upper panel faces the lower panel and uncovers an end portion of the signal line of the lower panel. A sealant is positioned between the lower panel and the upper panel and couples the lower panel and the upper panel with each other. The first alignment layer includes a coated region positioned between a first removed region overlapping the end portion of the signal line and a second removed region overlapping the sealant. The first alignment layer does not exist in the first removed region and the second removed region.

Abstract: A support device includes a substantially cylindrical body having a first elongated body portion and a second elongated body portion. Each body portion has a generally semi-cylindrical shape, interfacing along a longitudinal plane. An inner cavity is disposed on an inner surface of each of the first and second body portions, and is dimensioned for receiving at least one removable and adjustable insert, such that each insert is adjustable and positionable for conforming to a profile of a body of a user. The adjustable insert is movable within the cavity for altering the support of the cylindrical body for the user.