Abstract: A vehicle and a method of controlling the same includes a driving state detector configured to detect a driving state of an electric vehicle, a storage configured for storing a map table for engine brake torque values according to engine types and gear ratios of an internal combustion engine vehicle, a driver configured to drive the electric vehicle, and a regenerative braking controller electrically connected to the driving state detector, the storage and the driver and configured to control, based on the driving state of the electric vehicle detected by the driving state detector and the map table, the driver so that the electric vehicle performs regenerative braking based on each torque value.

Abstract: When a main power from a main battery of a vehicle is interrupted (or cut off), an auxiliary power supplied from an auxiliary battery may be used to drive electrical components of the vehicle. The vehicle includes: a main battery to supply the main power; the auxiliary battery to supply an auxiliary power; and an image recording controller to operate with the main power, capture and record an image of surroundings of the vehicle. In particular, when the supply of the main power is interrupted, the image recording controller performs capturing and recording the image by receiving the auxiliary power, controls a supply path of the auxiliary power so that the auxiliary power is supplied to a predetermined electrical component of the vehicle to continuously operate the predetermined electrical component using the auxiliary power.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polymer gel electrolyte composition, a polymer gel electrolyte prepared from the composition, and a lithium secondary battery including the electrolyte are proposed. The polymer gel electrolyte may be formed by thermal cross-linking of the polymer gel electrolyte composition including an ether-based organic solvent with excellent compatibility with a lithium metal anode, a nitrate capable of forming a stable film on an electrode surface, and an appropriate ratio of a cross-linking agent having two or more acrylate functional groups. Therefore, the polymer gel electrolyte can smoothly penetrate the anode to form an ion transport channel and improve oxidation stability through interaction between the polymer and the solvent thereof, thereby improving battery life.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for supporting safety of a driver are provided. The apparatus for supporting the safety of the driver includes a sensor to sense collision of an electric vehicle, a voltage converter to convert down a high voltage of a high voltage battery, which is provided in the electric vehicle, to a low voltage and to supply the low voltage to a safety device, and a controller to activate the voltage converter in the state that power is not supplied to the safety device provided in the electric vehicle due to the collision, such that the driver is supported to be escaped from the electric vehicle while preparing for a secondary collision with the following vehicle, in the state that power is not supplied to various safety devices provided in the electric vehicle due to a car collision accident.

Abstract: When a main power from a main battery of a vehicle is interrupted (or cut off), an auxiliary power supplied from an auxiliary battery may be used to drive electrical components of the vehicle. The vehicle includes: a main battery to supply the main power; the auxiliary battery to supply an auxiliary power; and an image recording controller to operate with the main power, capture and record an image of surroundings of the vehicle. In particular, when the supply of the main power is interrupted, the image recording controller performs capturing and recording the image by receiving the auxiliary power, controls a supply path of the auxiliary power so that the auxiliary power is supplied to a predetermined electrical component of the vehicle to continuously operate the predetermined electrical component using the auxiliary power.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power management apparatus of a vehicle and a method of controlling the same, for determining whether a power circuit of a vehicle controller is abnormal. The power management apparatus includes a battery, a battery sensor configured to acquire voltage information of the battery, and a controller configured to receive the voltage information of the battery, to compare a second voltage and a third voltage with preset reference information, and to determine whether power is abnormal, wherein a first voltage is measured by the controller, the second voltage is adjusted by converting the first voltage into a digital signal, and the third voltage is measured by the battery sensor.

Abstract: A system for controlling a dark current of a vehicle includes: a storage device storing address information of a customer; a navigation device acquiring current location information of a vehicle; a start detection device detecting a start of the vehicle to acquire start information; and a dark current controller determining whether to switch an initially set operation mode based on the address information, the current location information, and the start information. A method for controlling a dark current of the vehicle includes: storing the address information; acquiring the current location information; acquiring the start information; and determining whether to switch an initially set operation mode based on the address information, the current location information, and the start information.

Abstract: A system for controlling a dark current of a vehicle includes: a storage device storing address information of a customer; a navigation device acquiring current location information of a vehicle; a start detection device detecting a start of the vehicle to acquire start information; and a dark current controller determining whether to switch an initially set operation mode based on the address information, the current location information, and the start information. A method for controlling a dark current of the vehicle includes: storing the address information; acquiring the current location information; acquiring the start information; and determining whether to switch an initially set operation mode based on the address information, the current location information, and the start information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power management apparatus of a vehicle and a method of controlling the same, for determining whether a power circuit of a vehicle controller is abnormal. The power management apparatus includes a battery, a battery sensor configured to acquire voltage information of the battery, and a controller configured to receive the voltage information of the battery, to compare a second voltage and a third voltage with preset reference information, and to determine whether power is abnormal, wherein a first voltage is measured by the controller, the second voltage is adjusted by converting the first voltage into a digital signal, and the third voltage is measured by the battery sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting off dark current, and a method of controlling the apparatus are provided. The apparatus for cutting off dark current includes: a communicator to receive an input signal of a remote keyless entry (RKE) remote control from a body control module (BCM); a controller to determine whether the received input signal of the RKE remote control satisfies conditions for changing a dark current control mode of the apparatus, and to send out a control signal to change the dark current control mode upon determination that the input signal of the RKE remote control satisfies the conditions for changing the dark current control mode; and a switch to maintain the changed dark current control mode based on the sent out control signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting off dark current, and a method of controlling the apparatus are provided. The apparatus for cutting off dark current includes: a communicator to receive an input signal of a remote keyless entry (RKE) remote control from a body control module (BCM); a controller to determine whether the received input signal of the RKE remote control satisfies conditions for changing a dark current control mode of the apparatus, and to send out a control signal to change the dark current control mode upon determination that the input signal of the RKE remote control satisfies the conditions for changing the dark current control mode; and a switch to maintain the changed dark current control mode based on the sent out control signal.

Abstract: A method and system of handling starting failure of a vehicle are provided. The method includes detecting, by a controller, a failure occurring in vehicle starting and sensing, by a voltage sensing circuit, the voltage value at at least one point on a fuel pump circuit. In addition, the controller is configured to calculate the current amount based on the sensed voltage value and analyze the cause for the starting failure based on the current amount and the traveling state of a vehicle. Then, the controller is configured to output the handling information for the failure cause.

Abstract: A reflective EUV mask and a method of manufacturing the same, the reflective EUV mask including a mask substrate having an exposing region and a peripheral region, the mask substrate including a light scattering crystalline portion that scatters light incident to the peripheral region and that decreases reflectivity of the peripheral region; a reflective layer on an upper surface of the mask substrate, the reflective layer having a first opening that exposes the crystalline portion; and an absorbing layer pattern on an upper surface of the reflective layer, the absorbing layer pattern having a second opening in fluidic communication with the first opening.

Abstract: A reflective EUV mask and a method of manufacturing the same, the reflective EUV mask including a mask substrate having an exposing region and a peripheral region, the mask substrate including a light scattering crystalline portion that scatters light incident to the peripheral region and that decreases reflectivity of the peripheral region; a reflective layer on an upper surface of the mask substrate, the reflective layer having a first opening that exposes the crystalline portion; and an absorbing layer pattern on an upper surface of the reflective layer, the absorbing layer pattern having a second opening in fluidic communication with the first opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible flat cable using round conductors and, more particularly, to the continuous fabrication of flexible flat cables each using round conductors, wherein the terminal unit of the flexible flat cable has a straight angle conductor form. The flexible flat cable using the round conductors according to the present invention comprises the round conductors and an upper base film and a lower base film covering upper and lower parts of the round conductors, wherein the terminal unit of the flexible flat cable is formed of the straight angle conductors formed by processing the round conductors, and the lower base film supporting the straight angle conductors is integrally formed over the entire length of the flexible flat cable.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is a water temperature sensor for an air conditioner of automotive vehicles, which is mounted inside an air-conditioning case for measuring the temperature of cooling water, thereby preventing an air leakage from a mounted position of the water temperature sensor, enhancing work efficiency and productivity by reducing the number of components and the number of work processes, and greatly improving a response to heat around the sensor and a degree of precision in temperature measurement.

Abstract: A drain cock for an engine oil pan that can prevent the engine oil from leaking due to the wear and tear of a screw thread on the drain cock, the drain cock includes a drain hole established on the bottom of the engine oil pan, a receptacle for exchanging engine oil attached to open and close the drain hole, an insertion for exchanging engine oil inserted in or drawn out of the receptacle in a sliding fashion, a bolt and a spring established inside the insertion, and a nut cap for opening and closing oil, connected to the bottom of the bolt, for opening and closing the drain hole.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is a water temperature sensor for an air conditioner of automotive vehicles, which is mounted inside an air-conditioning case for measuring the temperature of cooling water, thereby preventing an air leakage from a mounted position of the water temperature sensor, enhancing work efficiency and productivity by reducing the number of components and the number of work processes, and greatly improving a response to heat around the sensor and a degree of precision in temperature measurement.

Abstract: The movable side step comprises a front frame and a rear frame being connected to a body frame of the lower portion of the vehicle, a guide bar and foothold being connected movably forward and backward to the front frame and the rear frame, and an rotating link and operating member and door connecting rod for operating guide bar and foothold according to the opening/shutting of a door of the vehicle. According to the movable side step, the vehicle may be driven more safely.

Abstract: An acupuncture needle insertion guide tube including a guide tube body having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, an inner diameter, and an outer surface. At the proximal end portion, there is disposed a needle holding structure monolithically formed with the guide tube body. The needle holding structure includes a needle holding clamp, and a needle passing opening, wherein the needle holding clamp includes a needle holding opening that is smaller than the needle passing opening. The needle holding opening is sized to hold an acupuncture needle handle, whereas the needle passing opening is sized to freely pass the acupuncture needle handle.