Abstract: The present invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer having excellent short time free absorbency. The superabsorbent polymer may exhibit excellent centrifuge retention capacity and absorbency under load, as well as excellent short time free absorbency. Thus, it can fundamentally solve the problems of the existing superabsorbent polymer and technical requirement of the art, and can provide various hygienic goods exhibiting more excellent properties.

Abstract: A user terminal, hands-free device and method for hands-free automatic interpretation service. The user terminal includes an interpretation environment initialization unit, an interpretation intermediation unit, and an interpretation processing unit. The interpretation environment initialization unit performs pairing with a hands-free device in response to a request from the hands-free device, and initializes an interpretation environment. The interpretation intermediation unit sends interpretation results obtained by interpreting a user's voice information received from the hands-free device to a counterpart terminal, and receives interpretation results obtained by interpreting a counterpart's voice information from the counterpart terminal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device and a photoelectronic device, both including a transition-metal dichalcogenide thin-film, and to a method for producing a transition-metal dichalcogenide thin-film. The transition-metal dichalcogenide thin-film includes: a first region including a stack of N+M transition-metal dichalcogenide molecular layers; and a second region including a stack of N transition-metal dichalcogenide molecular layers, wherein the second region is horizontally adjacent to the first region, wherein the N transition-metal dichalcogenide molecular layers of the second region respectively horizontally extend from the N transition-metal dichalcogenide molecular layers of the first region.

Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a display area and a non-display area, a plurality of pixels provided in the display area, lines respectively connected to the plurality of pixels, the lines applying a signal to the plurality of pixels, the lines each including a first metal layer including a first metal and a second metal layer that is provided on the first metal layer and includes a second metal, an insulating layer provided at a least one portion between the substrate and the lines, the insulating layer including an inorganic insulating layer and an organic insulating layer, and a barrier layer provided between the organic insulating layer and the first metal layer, the barrier layer including an oxide of the first metal.

Abstract: An ion-beam etching apparatus includes: a plasma chamber configured to generate plasma from process gas in the plasma chamber; at least one plasma valve coupled to the plasma chamber; an ion-beam source in communication with the plasma chamber, wherein the ion-beam source is configured to extract ions from the plasma and generate ion-beams when a bias is applied to the ion-beam source; an etching chamber in communication with the ion-beam source, and configured to accommodate an object to be etched; at least one etching valve coupled to the etching chamber; and at least one exhausting pump connected to either one or both of the plasma chamber and the etching chamber by the plasma valve and the etching valve, respectively, wherein the at least one exhausting pump is configured to receive and exhaust radicals in either one or both of the plasma chamber and the etching chamber by the plasma valve and the etching valve, respectively.

Abstract: A method of decoloring an ionic liquid includes preparing a discolored ionic liquid, and decoloring the discolored ionic liquid through irradiation with UV rays. An ionic liquid that is discolored due to heat treatment upon purification is decolored and can thus be reused. The method of decoloring the ionic liquid is effective because an ionic liquid, which is discolored due to heat treatment upon purification, can be decolored in a simple manner and also because an ionic liquid, which is discolored and is thus difficult to apply to the purification of an organic material, can be decolored in a simple manner, and can thus be reused in the form of a high-purity ionic liquid.

Abstract: A method for launching/constructing a bridge using assembly of a precast bottom plate and a concrete-filled steel tube truss girder, wherein a CFT truss girder and a precast bottom plate are provisionally assembled, thereby forming a segment, and then a plurality of segments are successively launched, thereby constructing a bridge.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes forming a first insulting layer on a substrate, forming a first conductor pattern in the first insulating layer, forming a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer, and forming a second wiring pattern and a contact via in the second insulating layer, wherein a top surface of the first insulating layer is higher than a top surface of the first conductor pattern.

Abstract: A positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery including a lithium metal compound and a phosphorus (P)-containing compound on the surface of the lithium metal compound. A content of phosphorus (P) of the phosphorus-containing compound is about 0.1 atom % to about 10 atom % based on the total amount of elements on the surface of the positive active material. A method of preparing the same and rechargeable lithium battery including the same are also provided.

Abstract: A cordless charging apparatus includes a housing, a main substrate accommodated in the housing, a coil unit stacked on the main substrate, and a connection member for electrically connecting the coil unit to the main substrate. The connection member includes a connector provided on the main substrate, and a connection substrate provided at the coil unit in order to contact the connector and electrically connect with the coil unit stacked on the main substrate.

Abstract: Provided are an automatic interpretation system and method for generating a synthetic sound having characteristics similar to those of an original speaker's voice. The automatic interpretation system for generating a synthetic sound having characteristics similar to those of an original speaker's voice includes a speech recognition module configured to generate text data by performing speech recognition for an original speech signal of an original speaker and extract at least one piece of characteristic information among pitch information, vocal intensity information, speech speed information, and vocal tract characteristic information of the original speech, an automatic translation module configured to generate a synthesis-target translation by translating the text data, and a speech synthesis module configured to generate a synthetic sound of the synthesis-target translation.

Abstract: A composite cathode active material includes a material capable of intercalating or deintercalating lithium; and a solid ion conductor. A cathode and a lithium battery each include the composite cathode active material. A method of preparing a composite cathode active material includes: mixing a core including a cathode active material and a solid ion conductor; and forming a coating layer including the solid ion conductor on the core utilizing a dry method.

Abstract: Provided is a lens according to an embodiment that comprises: a light entrance surface; and a light exit surface facing the light entrance surface, wherein the product of the height rate (HR) of the light entrance surface and the HR of the light exit surface on a section in one direction ranges from 1.45 to 1.

Abstract: Provided is a light-emitting element package, one embodiment comprising: a substrate; a light-emitting element disposed on the substrate; and a molded part surrounding the side surfaces and the top surface of the light-emitting element and having patterns on a surface from which the light incident thereto from the light-emitting element is output, wherein a part of the patterns correspond to a first area corresponding to the light-emitting element, and to a second area around the first area and are arranged at an angular range of 120 to 130 degrees on the surface of the molded part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for launching/constructing a bridge using assembly of a precast bottom plate and a concrete-filled steel tube truss girder, wherein a CFT truss girder and a precast bottom plate are provisionally assembled, thereby forming a segment, and then a plurality of segments are successively launched, thereby constructing a bridge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reception apparatus for receiving data from a transmission apparatus in one direction, and a transmission apparatus for transmitting data with regards to the reception apparatus in one direction. If the reception apparatus detects an error in the received data, the reception apparatus informs the transmission apparatus about the error in the received data by switching over one or more communication lines forming a connection with the transmission apparatus. If the transmission apparatus detects a switchover of the one or more communication lines, the transmission apparatus re-transmits the data in which the error occurred to the reception apparatus. According to the present invention, the occurrence of data errors in one-direction data communication is easily recognized, and the reliability of the one-direction data communication is improved.

Abstract: A laser scanning system for capturing an image of a specimen is described herein. The laser scanning system includes a light source configured to emit a light beam for illuminating the specimen, a scanning unit including a plurality of reflectors for scanning the light beam along first and second axes, and a data acquisition unit configured to control acquisition of the image. The laser scanning system can include a control circuit configured to receive a reference clock signal for the first reflector and generate a synchronization clock signal based on the reference clock signal. The laser scanning system can include a synchronization controller configured to control the scanning unit and the data acquisition unit. The synchronization controller can be configured to receive the synchronization clock signal, receive a plurality of imaging parameters, and generate a plurality of control signals based on the synchronization clock signal and the imaging parameters.

Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a display area and a non-display area, a plurality of pixels provided in the display area, lines respectively connected to the plurality of pixels, the lines applying a signal to the plurality of pixels, the lines each including a first metal layer including a first metal and a second metal layer that is provided on the first metal layer and includes a second metal, an insulating layer provided at a least one portion between the substrate and the lines, the insulating layer including an inorganic insulating layer and an organic insulating layer, and a barrier layer provided between the organic insulating layer and the first metal layer, the barrier layer including an oxide of the first metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chimeric antibody receptors with anti-cotinine antibodies linked, and use thereof. A T cell presenting the chimeric antibody receptor on the surface secretes interferon gamma specifically for a target molecule of a cotinine-conjugated binding molecule that is added together therewith and induces cell death of the cell expressing the target molecule by the T cell. On the contrary, by administering a cytotoxic agent conjugated with cotinine, cell death of the chimeric antigen receptor T cell is induced. Therefore, if necessary, a cytotoxic agent conjugated with cotinine can be administered to remove the chimeric antigen receptor T cells that have been already administered, thereby suppressing immune side effects due to hyperactivity of T cells. Thus, the chimeric antigen receptor to which the anti-cotinine antibody is linked can be effectively and safely used for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a lens comprising: a lens body; and a cavity disposed in the lens body, wherein the outer surface of the lens body comprises a first side surface forming an acute angle with respect to the bottom surface and slopping toward a central axis thereof, an upper surface including a flat area, and an inflection part disposed between the side surface and the upper surface.