Abstract: The present invention provides a processor including a source generator, a request synchronization signal generator and an output circuit. The source generator is configured to generate image data of a frame. The request synchronization signal generator is configured to generate a request synchronization signal to an integrated circuit only after the source generator generates the image data of the frame completely, wherein the request synchronization signal is used to trigger the integrated circuit to send a synchronization signal to the processor. The output circuit is configured to send the image data of the frame to the integrated circuit only after receiving the synchronization signal generated from the integrated circuit in response to the request synchronization signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a control method of a processor, wherein the control method comprises the steps of: transmitting image data of a first frame to an integrated circuit, wherein the first frame corresponds to a first frame rate; determining a second frame rate of a second frame next to the first frame; determining if a difference between the second frame rate and the first frame rate belongs to a large scale frame rate adjustment or a small scale frame rate adjustment; if the difference between the second frame rate and the first frame rate belongs to the large scale frame rate adjustment, using a first mode to transmit image data of the second frame; and if the difference between the second frame rate and the first frame rate belongs to the small scale frame rate adjustment, using a second mode to transmit image data of the second frame.

Abstract: Provided is a method of selectively etching a substrate comprising at least one cycle of: depositing a chemical precursor on a surface of the substrate to form a chemical precursor layer on the substrate, the substrate comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first and the second portion are of a different composition; selectively removing the chemical precursor layer and at least a part of the first portion of the substrate; and repeating the cycle until the first portion of the substrate is substantially or completely removed. wherein deposition of the chemical precursor and selective removal of the chemical precursor layer and at least a part of the first portion of the substrate are performed under a plasma environment.

Abstract: Provided is a method of selectively etching a substrate including at least one cycle of: depositing a chemical precursor on a surface of the substrate, the substrate including a first portion and a second portion, to selectively form a chemical precursor layer on a surface of the first portion of the substrate without forming or substantially without forming the chemical precursor layer on a surface of the second portion of the substrate, wherein the first portion of the substrate and the second portion of the substrate are of different composition; exposing the chemical precursor layer on the surface of the first portion of the substrate and the surface of the second portion of the substrate to a plasma environment subjected to a bias power; and selectively and in a self-limited fashion removing at least a part of the second portion of the substrate, and repeating the cycle until the second portion of the substrate is substantially or completely removed.

Abstract: An image monitoring system for vehicle for detecting a left lane area and a right lane area behind a vehicle using a region of interest (ROI) is provided. The system includes a rear camera, a memory configured to store an image obtained from the rear camera, and a controller configured to be set to one of a driving mode and a parking mode based on whether the vehicle is traveling and to detect an event from the image obtained from the rear camera. The controller set to the driving mode sets the ROI corresponding to the left lane area and the right lane area behind the vehicle on the image obtained from the rear camera, while the vehicle is traveling, detects whether an object is located on or enters the ROI, and notifies a driver of the vehicle of the detected result using an alarm.

Abstract: A method for storing an image of a vehicle black box comprises: an image input step for inputting an image through a camera module; a temporary storage step for temporarily storing the inputted image in a temporarily processing unit, which consumes relatively low power, and allowing an event processing unit, which consumes relatively high power, to be in a sleep state or a power-off state; and an event storage step for allowing the event processing unit to be returned from the sleep state or the power-off state and storing in the event processing unit an image for the event from the time of the event occurrence up until before a predetermined time and from the time of the event occurrence up until after a predetermined time.

Abstract: An encryption method for compressed video is provided. The encryption method includes the steps of confirming a partial bit stream included in a compressed video, and selectively using a lookup table—the lookup table storing encryption information, which is needed for each encryption of a plurality of bit streams, at addresses of patterns respective to the plurality of bit streams—based on a result of the confirmation and encrypting the partial bit stream.

Abstract: An image monitoring system for vehicle for detecting a left lane area and a right lane area behind a vehicle using a region of interest (ROI) is provided. The system includes a rear camera, a memory configured to store an image obtained from the rear camera, and a controller configured to be set to one of a driving mode and a parking mode based on whether the vehicle is traveling and to detect an event from the image obtained from the rear camera. The controller set to the driving mode sets the ROI corresponding to the left lane area and the right lane area behind the vehicle on the image obtained from the rear camera, while the vehicle is traveling, detects whether an object is located on or enters the ROI, and notifies a driver of the vehicle of the detected result using an alarm.

Abstract: An event sensing method using a frequency component in a surveillance camera comprises the steps of: obtaining at least one of a plurality of frequency components for a first frame of a digital image and at least one of a plurality of frequency components for a second frame after the first frame of the digital image; and sensing whether an event occurs in a digital image corresponding to the second frame by using the at least one of the plurality of frequency components for the first frame and the at least one of the plurality of frequency components for the second frame.

Abstract: A method for storing an image of a vehicle black box comprises: an image input step for inputting an image through a camera module; a temporary storage step for temporarily storing the inputted image in a temporarily processing unit, which consumes relatively low power, and allowing an event processing unit, which consumes relatively high power, to be in a sleep state or a power-off state; and an event storage step for allowing the event processing unit to be returned from the sleep state or the power-off state and storing in the event processing unit an image for the event from the time of the event occurrence up until before a predetermined time and from the time of the event occurrence up until after a predetermined time.

Abstract: A multi-functional composition including high aspect boron nitride particles providing improved properties such as thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, barrier to moisture, vapor, and gasses, lubrication, friction modification, optical properties, suspension stability, and a system and method for forming such compositions. The high boron nitride particles have an average aspect ratio greater than 300. The multifunctional composition may comprise of a polymer material, fluids, metals, ceramics, glasses, other non-BN fillers and the high aspect ratio boron nitride. Also provided are methods for making such boron nitride particles and compositions.

Abstract: A video encoding system for dynamically managing energy, a data rate and data distortion is disclosed. The video encoding system for dynamically managing the energy, the data rate and the data distortion includes one or more sensors, an encoder configured to encode a signal obtained by the one or more sensors, an event sensing unit configured to determine whether an event is generated from the signal obtained by the one or more sensors, a memory configured to store the signal encoded by the encoder, a power supply unit configured to supply power to the one or more sensors, the event sensing unit, the encoder or the memory, and an control unit configured to control configuration of the energy supplied to the one or more sensors, the event sensing unit, the encoder or the memory.

Abstract: An encryption method for compressed video is provided. The encryption method includes the steps of confirming a partial bit stream included in a compressed video, and selectively using a lookup table—the lookup table storing encryption information, which is needed for each encryption of a plurality of bit streams, at addresses of patterns respective to the plurality of bit streams—based on a result of the confirmation and encrypting the partial bit stream.

Abstract: An event detection method using frame grouping according to time and an apparatus therefor are provided. The event detection method includes generating a plurality of images by successively capturing objects using a plurality of frames, wherein the plurality of frames are grouped into a plurality of groups based on whether the plurality of frames have the same or similar amounts of exposure, grouping images generated with frames corresponding to each of the plurality of groups, and determining whether a previously defined event occurs using the grouped images.

Abstract: A thermally conductive filler composition and a resin composition comprising such filler compositions. The filler composition comprises a blend of a boron nitride, a graphite, or a combination thereof, a talc, and optionally a silane. The filler composition can further comprise other filler components including, for example, wollastonite, calcium carbonate, or a combination thereof. The filler compositions can be added to a resin composition to provide a thermally conductive resin such as, for example, a thermally conductive plastic.

Abstract: The present invention is about a microfluidic chip for rapid detection of different target proteins and a method for using the same. The microfluidic chip utilizes antibody-conjugated magnetic beads to bind to the target proteins to form a magnetic complex, and then use the signal labeled-antibodies that can recognize said magnetic complex. Purifying said magnetic complex by the micro-magnetic field on biochip, and introducing said purified magnetic complex into the fluorescent detection area on the chip to detect the amount of the target protein in said purified complex immediately.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microfluidic biochip, which comprises: a fluid transportation unit having a fluid transportation reservoir and a fluid transportation air chamber; a first fluid storage reservoir; a second fluid storage reservoir; a first valve unit having a first valve and a first valve control air chamber; and a second valve unit having a second valve and a second valve control air chamber; wherein the first valve unit is located between the first fluid storage reservoir and the fluid transportation unit, the second valve unit is located between the second fluid storage reservoir and the fluid transportation unit, and the top portion of the fluid transportation reservoir and the valves are made of a flexible material. The structure of the present microfluidic biochip allows fluids to be transported and/or mixed therein.

Abstract: A video encoding system for dynamically managing energy, a data rate and data distortion is disclosed. The video encoding system for dynamically managing the energy, the data rate and the data distortion includes one or more sensors, an encoder configured to encode a signal obtained by the one or more sensors, an event sensing unit configured to determine whether an event is generated from the signal obtained by the one or more sensors, a memory configured to store the signal encoded by the encoder, a power supply unit configured to supply power to the one or more sensors, the event sensing unit, the encoder or the memory, and an control unit configured to control configuration of the energy supplied to the one or more sensors, the event sensing unit, the encoder or the memory.

Abstract: A composition comprising exfoliated boron nitride crystals dispersed in a resin matrix and a method of forming such compositions comprises the in situ exfoliation of boron nitride crystals by compounding boron nitride crystals in a resin material with a hard filler material having a hardness greater than the hardness of the boron nitride crystals.

Abstract: A power management and control module adapted for a liquid crystal display device includes a boost-type DC/DC topology circuit, a LED dimming control circuit and a multiplexer. The boost-type DC/DC topology circuit has a voltage output terminal electrically connected with a logic high power supply terminal of a gate driving circuit and a power supply terminal of a LED backlight source. The LED dimming control circuit is electrically connected with the LED backlight source for dimming operation. A first and second data input terminals of the multiplexer are electrically connected to the voltage output terminal through a first and second feedback networks respectively. The LED backlight source is electrically connected in the second feedback network. A data output terminal of the multiplexer is electrically connected to the boost-type DC/DC topology circuit and alternatively communicated with the first or second data input terminal to provide a feedback input voltage.