Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure configures data structure information corresponding to map data representing mapping relationships between logical addresses by a host device and physical addresses of a memory in a binary search tree structure, and manages and searches for the map data on the basis of the data structure information, thereby reducing the time required for searching for the map data and thus improving the operational performance of a storage device including the memory that processes a command from the host device.

Abstract: A ramp apparatus for a vehicle may include a housing including a storage space and an opening communicating with the storage space, a step assembly configured to be retracted into or deployed from the storage space of the housing, and including a first step and a second step configured to move relative to the first step, and a link mechanism pivotably coupled between the first step and the second step, wherein the link mechanism may include a pair of first links pivotably connected to the first step, and a second link pivotably connected to the second step, wherein the second link is pivotably connected to the pair of first links.

Abstract: A ramp apparatus for a vehicle may include a housing including a storage space and an opening communicating with the storage space, and a step assembly configured to be retracted into or deployed from the storage space of the housing, wherein the step assembly includes a first step and a second step configured to move relative to the first step so as to be retracted onto or extended from the first step, the first step includes a first center member extending along a center line thereof, a pair of first side members extending along both side edges thereof, respectively, and a pair of first step plates connected between the first center member and the pair of first side members, and the first center member and the pair of first side members are configured to guide a movement of the second step.

Abstract: Provided is a device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material by receiving power from the battery; a sensor; at least one output unit; and a controller, wherein the controller detects a user's puff by using the sensor and controls at least one output unit based on puff characteristic data based on a result of the detection.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: An apparatus for blood pressure monitoring comprises: a blood vessel deformation detection sensor unit for monitoring blood volume changes and blood flow in blood vessels of a part of the user's body; a ballistocardiogram sensor unit installed adjacent to the user's back to measure the user's heartbeat; a blood vessel analysis unit for receiving signals from the blood vessel deformation detection sensor unit, analyzing them, and generating a graph; a ballistocardiogram analysis unit for receiving signals from the ballistocardiogram sensor unit, analyzing them, and generating a graph; a calculation unit for receiving data from the blood vessel analysis unit and the ballistocardiogram analysis unit and deriving at least one parameter; and a machine learning unit for receiving data on the parameter from the calculation unit and performing machine learning to derive blood pressure values.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a main body into which a cigarette is inserted; a first electrically conductive pattern provided on a portion of the main body to function as one of a heater for heating the cigarette and a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the cigarette; a second electrically conductive pattern provided on another portion of the main body to function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor; and a controller controlling the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern to make the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes an aerosol generator, which includes a storage configured to store an aerosol generating material, a transfer portion configured to perform at least one of a function of receiving the aerosol generating material from the storage and filtering out foreign substances from the aerosol generating material, and a function of adding, to the aerosol generating material, an additive material that changes properties of the aerosol generating material, and a generation portion configured to receive the aerosol generating material from the transfer portion and generate an aerosol, and a coupling portion coupled to the aerosol generator.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes a holder generating aerosol by heating a cigarette, and a cradle having an inner space into which the holder is inserted, wherein the holder is electrically connected to the cradle to be moveable in the inner space of the cradle. The aerosol generating system includes a controller and a heater for heating an aerosol generating material, wherein the controller predicts insertion of the cigarette into the holder and preheats the heater in advance based on a prediction result.

Abstract: Provided are an aerosol generating apparatus including a cigarette insertion portion into which a cigarette is insertable; and a vaporizer configured to heat a liquid composition to generate aerosol and discharge the generated aerosol toward the inserted cigarette such that the generated aerosol passes through the cigarette inserted into the cigarette insertion portion, and a cradle for receiving the aerosol generating apparatus.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a main body into which a cigarette is inserted; a first electrically conductive pattern provided on a portion of the main body to function as one of a heater for heating the cigarette and a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the cigarette; a second electrically conductive pattern provided on another portion of the main body to function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor; and a controller controlling the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern to make the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor.

Abstract: Provided are an aerosol generating apparatus including a cigarette insertion portion into which a cigarette is insertable; and a vaporizer configured to heat a liquid composition to generate aerosol and discharge the generated aerosol toward the inserted cigarette such that the generated aerosol passes through the cigarette inserted into the cigarette insertion portion, and a cradle for receiving the aerosol generating apparatus.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including: a cartomizer including a cartridge configured to store an aerosol generating material and an atomizer configured to vaporize the aerosol generating material; at least one pair of electrodes arranged in positions contacting one side of the cartridge; and a sensor configured to measure capacitance of the electrodes to detect a remaining amount of the aerosol generating material.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a main body including a semi-exterior portion having an accommodation space into which a cigarette is inserted, a cartridge detachably coupled to the semi-exterior portion, an antenna arranged on a surface of the semi-exterior portion to face a surface of the cartridge, a sensor configured to sense a capacitance of the antenna, and a controller electrically connected to the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, based on the capacitance, a residual quantity of an aerosol generating material in the cartridge and whether or not the cartridge is detached.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an accommodation space, a cartridge detachably coupled to the accommodation space of the housing, and including a storage, in which an aerosol generating material is stored, and an atomizer configured to vaporize the aerosol generating material, a sensor arranged in a portion adjacent to the accommodation space of the housing and configured to detect capacitance of the storage, a cover arranged between the cartridge and the sensor and configured to protect the sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to detect a remaining amount of the aerosol generating material stored in the storage, based on the capacitance of the storage detected by the sensor.