Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus with reconfiguration function and signal gathering function. The apparatus with reconfiguration function and signal gathering function according to the present invention comprises a signal gathering unit which gathers at least one alarm digital alarm signal, an alarm signal address setting unit where the address of the alarm signal gathering unit is setup; and an alarm signal collection controller which outputs the at least one digital alarm signal through serial bus. Therefore, address is allocated to a plurality of digital signals and thus the number of necessary components decreases and the embodiment area decreases, as well.

Abstract: In a method of allocating a bandwidth of a passive optical network, downward data are transmitted by varying a wavelength based on a wavelength division method and upward data are transmitted using a time division method. Thereby, by efficiently allocating a network bandwidth, data can be transmitted and by realizing statistical multiplexing, transmission efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: In one aspect, an image sensor is provided which includes an array of unit active pixels. Each of the unit active pixels comprises a first active area including a plurality of photoelectric conversion regions, and a second active area separated from the first active area. The first active areas are arranged in rows and columns so as to define row and column extending spacings there between, and the second active areas are located at respective intersections of the row and column extending spacings defined between the first active areas.

Abstract: An image sensor can include a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements arranged in a matrix. A plurality of floating diffusion regions can be shared by respective corresponding pairs of adjacent photoelectric conversion elements. A plurality of charge-transmission transistors can respectively correspond to the photoelectric conversion elements, where each of the charge-transmission transistors are connected between a corresponding one of the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements and a corresponding one of the plurality of floating diffusion regions. A plurality of charge-transmission lines can be commonly connected to gates of respective corresponding pairs of adjacent rows of charge-transmission transistors, where each of the respective corresponding pairs of adjacent rows of charge-transmission transistors can be connected to respective ones of the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements in different adjacent rows of floating diffusion regions.

Abstract: A transistor having an electrode layer that can reduce or prevent a coupling effect, a fabricating method thereof, and an image sensor having the same are provided. The transistor includes a semiconductor substrate and a well of a first conductivity type formed on the semiconductor substrate. A heavily-doped first impurity region of a first conductivity type surrounds an active region defined in the well. Heavily-doped second and third impurity regions of a second conductivity type are spaced apart from each other in the active region an define a channel region interposed therebetween. A gate is formed over the channel region to cross the active region. The gate overlaps at least a portion of the first impurity region and receives a first voltage. An electrode layer is formed between the semiconductor substrate and the gate, such that the electrode layer overlaps a portion of the first impurity region contacting the channel region and receives a second voltage.

Abstract: A node structure of a multiway search tree can accelerates a search speed by making a key, a key pointer and a node pointer coincident with the size of a cache line through the use of only one pointer written on a node regardless of the number of keys used in the node and, thereafter, reduce the main memory capacity, a search method using the node structure and a computer readable recording medium in which a program implementing the search method is recorded. The method for generating nodes of a multiway search tree includes the steps of: a) assigning at least one key to each of the nodes; and b) assigning pointer information so that related information written on the node is accommodated in a cache line regardless a number of keys.

Abstract: A semiconductor device having a unit capable of temporarily storing electrical signals, may include an electrical signal generation unit, a first signal transmission unit electrically connected to the electrical signal generation unit, a first signal storage unit electrically connected to the first signal transmission unit, a second signal transmission unit electrically connected to the first signal storage unit, a second signal storage unit electrically connected to the second signal transmission unit, a reset unit electrically connected to the second signal storage unit, an amplification unit electrically connected to the second signal storage unit, a selection unit electrically connected to the amplification unit, and an output unit electrically connected to the selection unit, for stable signal processing.

Abstract: An image sensor comprises: an array of photoelectric conversion elements in a substrate, the photoelectric conversion elements being arranged in rows and columns extending in a first direction and a second direction respectively; a plurality of first junction isolation regions in the substrate that each isolate side portions of neighboring photoelectric conversion elements of a common row, and a plurality of second junction isolation regions in the substrate that each isolate side portions of neighboring photoelectric conversion elements of a common column; and a plurality of dielectric isolation regions in the substrate, that each isolate corner portions of neighboring photoelectric conversion elements.

Abstract: A shared-pixel-type image sensor includes a semiconductor substrate, four photoelectric conversion elements disposed adjacent to one another in one direction on the semiconductor substrate, two first transmission elements transmitting charges accumulated in two adjacent ones of the photoelectric conversion elements to a first floating diffusion region, respectively, two second transmission elements transmitting charges accumulated in the other two adjacent photoelectric conversion elements to a second floating diffusion region electrically coupled with the first floating diffusion region, respectively, MOS capacitors that are electrically coupled with the first or second floating diffusion region, a reset element resetting the charges of the first and second floating diffusion regions to a reference value, and a drive element and an select element outputting the charges of the first or second floating diffusion region.

Abstract: In one aspect, an image sensor is provided which includes an array of unit active pixels. Each of the unit active pixels comprises a first active area including a plurality of photoelectric conversion regions, and a second active area separated from the first active area. The first active areas are arranged in rows and columns so as to define row and column extending spacings there between, and the second active areas are located at respective intersections of the row and column extending spacings defined between the first active areas.

Abstract: An image sensor includes photoelectric conversion elements formed adjacent to each other on a substrate. Two transmission elements transmit charge accumulated in two adjacent photoelectric conversion elements to a first floating diffusion region, and another two transmission elements transmit charge accumulated in the other two photoelectric conversion elements to a second floating diffusion region. The first floating diffusion region is electrically connected to the second floating diffusion region. A plurality of readout elements read out the charge transmitted to the first and the second floating diffusion regions. The image sensor also includes a dummy gate group including at least one dummy gate arrayed substantially parallel to a readout gate of the plurality of readout elements.

Abstract: In one aspect, an image sensor is provided which includes an array of unit active pixels. Each of the unit active pixels comprises a first active area including a plurality of photoelectric conversion regions, and a second active area separated from the first active area. The first active areas are arranged in rows and columns so as to define row and column extending spacings there between, and the second active areas are located at respective intersections of the row and column extending spacings defined between the first active areas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a broadcasting and communication combining system based on an Ethernet and a method thereof for providing an Internet service and a multi-channel broadcasting service. The broadcasting and communication combining system and method based on an Ethernet uses Ethernet broadcasting frames on a data communication network to provide a wideband Internet service and a multi-channel digital broadcasting service. To support both Internet and broadcasting with one wavelength, the broadcasting traffic is converted to Ethernet data and multiplexed, and the multiplexed broadcasting traffic comprising the same band (one wavelength) of Internet data is transferred to a subscriber network. The subscriber terminal unit discriminates between Internet traffic and broadcasting traffic and outputs the Internet traffic and the broadcasting traffic to the final receiver.

Abstract: A ring selection method for a dual ring network to perform node-to-node packet transmission. A transmission node transmits a reception node address request message for packet transmission to all nodes, and updates a routing table using information on a short path transferred from the reception node. The information on inter-node hop numbers included in the routing table is used to select a ring having the lowest hop number between the reception nodes It is then determined whether the selected ring is wrapped, and if the ring is not wrapped, comparing its usage rate and hop number to the reception node with reference values based on a ring selection algorithm; and if the ring is suitable based on the reference values, selecting the ring for packet transmission.

Abstract: Provided is a digital broadcast system that receives digital broadcast services on a passive optical network (PON). The data separator separates a signal input thereinto from the outside into an Ethernet frame for data service and an Ethernet frame for digital broadcast service. The Ethernet switch transmits the Ethernet frame for data service to an optical network terminal (ONT) provided in the user's home according to header information of the Ethernet frame for data service. The channel request processor receives the user's channel selection request information and user identification (ID) information from the ONT. The digital broadcast processor transmits the Ethernet frame for digital broadcast service, corresponding to the digital broadcast channel selected by the user, to the user's ONT, by using a part of bandwidth assigned for an existing line.

Abstract: A node structure of a multiway search tree can accelerates a search speed by making a key, a key pointer and a node pointer coincident with the size of a cache line through the use of only one pointer written on a node regardless of the number of keys used in the node and, thereafter, reduce the main memory capacity, a search method using the node structure and a computer readable recording medium in which a program implementing the search method is recorded. The method for generating nodes of a multiway search tree includes the steps of: a) assigning at least one key to each of the nodes; and b) assigning pointer information so that related information written on the node is accommodated in a cache line regardless a number of keys.

Abstract: A reset signal generation circuit of the present invention includes a phase locked loop (PLL) selector, a plurality of PLLs, a locking detector, a clock selector, a counter, and a reset synchronizer. The PLL selector is activated when an external reset signal is high and provides a signal for selecting one of the plurality of PLLs according to a power down control signal and a PLL selection signal. The plurality of PLLs have different input frequency signals and different output frequency signals. They are activated in response to an external clock signal and inactivated in response to the power down control signal. The locking detector detects locking/unlocking of the PLLs based upon the output frequency signals of the PLLs and generates a locking signal. The clock selector selectively provides one of the output signals of the PLLs and the external clock signal. The counter is coupled to the clock selector and generates an overflow signal after completing count of a predetermined number.

Abstract: A device and method for selectively resetting component blocks of a system having a microprocessor control unit, includes a reset signal mechanism for generating a reset signal to the system; and a driving mechanism for determining whether each of the component blocks is to be initialized or maintained in its present state upon receiving the reset signal, and selectively initializing the component blocks of the system based on the determination.