Abstract: A display device is provided including a substrate. A second semiconductor layer is disposed on the substrate. The second semiconductor layer includes Si. A second gate lower electrode overlaps a channel region of the second semiconductor layer. A second gate insulating layer is disposed on the second gate lower electrode. A second gate upper electrode and a light blocking layer are disposed on the second gate insulating layer. A first auxiliary layer is disposed on the second gate upper electrode and the light blocking layer. A first semiconductor layer overlaps the light blocking layer. The first semiconductor layer includes an oxide semiconductor. A first gate electrode overlaps a channel region of the first semiconductor layer. The first auxiliary layer includes an insulating layer including at least one compound selected from SiNx, SiOx, and SiON, and at least one material selected from F, Cl, and C.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a method of operating an electronic device includes: executing an application implemented to provide a function for searching at least one content associated with at least one artist; When contacting an external device, acquiring a data set associated with a short-range communication circuit included in the external device; and controlling the state of the first album object corresponding to the identification information to an activated state among at least one album object corresponding to at least one album of a specific artist provided on the first execution screen of the application, and the remaining second album object. An operation method may be provided, including an operation of controlling the state of the album object to a deactivated state.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a graphic user interface which is used in a display device operated by a remote controller are provided. A graphic user interface screen includes a main information display area for displaying main information in the form in which a plurality of main elements are recursively disposed and a sub-information display area for displaying sub-information including supplementary information according to information provided on the main information display area. At least one sub-element included in a main element is operated by a direction selection signal which indicates a direction perpendicular to a disposition direction of the main elements.

Abstract: A home network service system using an SMS service, the home network service system including: a text message processor to receive a text message; and a home network control apparatus to control a home network device according to the text message by converting a control signal corresponding to the text message using a protocol compatible with the home network device and transmitting the converted control signal to the home network device. Accordingly, various types of home network devices can be easily controlled.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a graphic user interface which is used in a display device operated by a remote controller are provided. A graphic user interface screen includes a main information display area for displaying main information in the form in which a plurality of main elements are recursively disposed and a sub-information display area for displaying sub-information including supplementary information according to information provided on the main information display area. At least one sub-element included in a main element is operated by a direction selection signal which indicates a direction perpendicular to a disposition direction of the main elements.

Abstract: A home network service system using an SMS service, the home network service system including: a text message processor to receive a text message; and a home network control apparatus to control a home network device according to the text message by converting a control signal corresponding to the text message using a protocol compatible with the home network device and transmitting the converted control signal to the home network device. Accordingly, various types of home network devices can be easily controlled.

Abstract: A damper device for a refrigerator has a step motor used as the power source for rotating a baffle to open/close the cold air passage of the refrigerator in a more secured manner. The damper device for a refrigerator includes a frame installed in the cold air passage of the refrigerator and provided with an opening at the center thereof, a baffle rotatably installed on the frame to open/close the opening, a gear-equipped step motor installed on a surface of the frame and having a reduction gear and a motor integrally formed therein to transmit a rotation force necessary for opening/closing operation of the baffle, and a stopper adapted to mechanically limit the baffle in such a manner that it can be positioned in the desired opening position.

Abstract: A damper device for a refrigerator has a step motor used as the power source for rotating a baffle to open/close the cold air passage of the refrigerator in a more secured manner. The damper device for a refrigerator includes a frame installed in the cold air passage of the refrigerator and provided with an opening at the center thereof, a baffle rotatably installed on the frame to open/close the opening, a gear-equipped step motor installed on a surface of the frame and having a reduction gear and a motor integrally formed therein to transmit a rotation force necessary for opening/closing operation of the baffle, and a stopper adapted to mechanically limit the baffle in such a manner that it can be positioned in the desired opening position.

Abstract: A damper device for a refrigerator has a power transmission structure capable of performing accurate opening/closing operation when a motor is used as the power source for rotating a number of baffles of the refrigerator to open/close a number of cold air passages for a compact overall size. The damper device for a refrigerator includes a frame having openings connected to a cold air passage; baffles; and a driving device to rotate the baffles, wherein the driving device has a motor for generating a driving rotation force, a gear device for transmitting the rotation force from the motor, a first following shaft for receiving the rotation force from the gear device and transmitting it to the first baffle, and a second following shaft connected to the first following shaft via a link mechanism to transmit the rotation force to the second baffle.