Abstract: In a driving device of an artificial muscle module and a driving method thereof, the driving device includes a fluid tank unit, a fluid providing line, a fluid collecting line, a circulation pump unit, a temp control unit and a fluid distributing unit. The fluid providing line includes high temp and low temp water tanks. The fluid providing line connects a first side of the artificial muscle module to the fluid tank unit. The fluid collecting line connects a second side of the artificial muscle module to the fluid tank unit. The circulation pump unit is positioned at least one of the fluid providing line and the fluid collecting line. The temp control unit controls temperature of the fluid. The fluid distributing unit is positioned at the fluid collecting line, and distributes the fluid in the fluid collecting line.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for improving the accuracy of intra-prediction in order to improve encoding and decoding efficiency. The video decoding method may improve the prediction efficiency for the current pixel to be predicted by referring to the degree of variation in surrounding pixels, to thereby effectively decode the bit stream with improved encoding efficiency. In addition, an additional prediction candidate is used to achieve improved accuracy of intra-prediction, and the thus-improved accuracy of intra-prediction may reduce residual components and improve encoding efficiency. Further, an improved planar mode is utilized to achieve improved intra-prediction.

Abstract: A vertical memory device includes a substrate having a cell array region and a connection region positioned on an exterior of the cell array region. Gate electrode layers are stacked on the cell array region and the connection region of the substrate, forming a stepped structure in the connection region. Channel structures are disposed in the cell array region, extending in a direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the substrate, while passing through the gate electrode layers. Dummy channel structures are disposed in the connection region, extending in the same direction as the channel structures, while passing through the gate electrode layers forming the stepped structure. First semiconductor patterns are disposed below the channel structures, and second semiconductor patterns are disposed below the dummy channel structures. The first and second semiconductor patterns include polycrystalline semiconductor materials.

Abstract: In a module for detecting a fingerprint, an electronic device using the module and a method for manufacturing an acoustic control member for the module, the module includes a contact member, a transducer, an impedance matching member, an acoustic control member and a signal processor. A fingerprint makes contact with the contact member. The transducer outputs an ultrasonic signal to the contact member and receives the ultrasonic signal reflected from the contact member. The impedance matching member is charged between the contact member and the transducer, to transmit the ultrasonic signal between the contact member and the transducer. The acoustic control member is inserted between the contact member and the transducer. The impedance matching member is charged inside of the acoustic control member. The signal processor makes electric contact with the transducer, to sense the fingerprint based on the received ultrasonic signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a stopped cooling system including: a steam line connecting portion connected to a steam line so as to receive cooling water through the steam line connected to an outlet of a steam generator; a stopped cooling heat exchanger for receiving cooling water that enters the stopped cooling system through the steam line connecting portion, and discharging same through a passage of the heat exchanger; a stopped cooling pump activated to perform stopped cooling of the nuclear reactor upon normal stoppage of the nuclear reactor after primary cooling of the nuclear reactor cooling system or when an accident occurs, and for forming a circulating flow of cooling water that circulates between the steam generator and the stopped cooling heat exchanger; and a water supplying pipe connecting portion connected to the heat exchanger passage and a water supplying pipe, which is connected to the inlet of the steam generator, so as to supply the cooling water cooled in the stopped cooling heat exch

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touchscreen, at least one processor electrically connected with the touchscreen, and a memory electrically connected with the processor. The memory may store instructions executed to enable the at least one processor to display a first window for running a first application and a second window for running a second application on the touchscreen, display a virtual keypad on a portion of the first window and a portion of the second window corresponding to a first input to a focused window of the first window and the second window, and vary a size of the virtual keypad corresponding to a second input to the virtual keypad.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a passive cooling system of a containment building, to which a plate-type heat exchanger is applied. A passive cooling system of a containment building comprises: a containment building; a plate-type heat exchanger provided to at least one of the inside and the outside of the containment building and comprising channels respectively provided to the both sides of a plate so as to be arranged dividedly from each other such that the plate-type heat exchanger carries out mutual heat exchange between the internal atmosphere of the containment building and a heat exchange fluid while maintaining a pressure boundary; and a pipe connected to the plate-type heat exchanger by penetrating the containment building so as to form the path of the internal atmosphere of the containment building or the heat exchange fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an IoT device managed based on a blockchain, and system and method thereof. A method for managing information of an IoT device performed by a client according to the present invention may comprise: transmitting a request for user registration to the IoT device; receiving device information including identification information of the IoT device from the IoT device; retrieving the received device information in a blockchain of a blockchain system to receive search result information associated with the device information recorded as a transaction in the blockchain from the blockchain system; and verifying whether the IoT device is a device registered as a validly usable device based on the received search result information.

Abstract: A panel bottom sheet and a display device including the same are provided. The panel bottom sheet comprises a main sheet, a bonding member disposed on a bottom surface of the main sheet and partially exposing the bottom surface of the main sheet, a release film disposed below the bonding member, and a spacer disposed between the release film and the bottom surface of the main sheet. The bottom surface of the main sheet is divided into a cover region in which the bonding member is disposed and an exposed region which is exposed by the bonding member. The release film is disposed to overlap with the cover region and the exposed region, and the spacer is disposed to overlap with the exposed region.

Abstract: Disclosed are a data management system and method of distributing a digital content file by using an on-off hybrid blockchain network technology, in which transaction information data having a large volume is processed on an off-blockchain network and the final results of each transaction are recorded on an on-blockchain network. The system and method have an advantage of increasing the number of transactions that can be processed per second, thereby enabling distribution of a large volume of data. In addition, the system and method can encourage every node across a network to participate in distribution of data as file senders by rewarding each of the nodes for the participation on the basis of the contribution of each node.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touchscreen, at least one processor electrically connected with the touchscreen, and a memory electrically connected with the processor. The memory may store instructions executed to enable the at least one processor to display a first window for running a first application and a second window for running a second application on the touchscreen, display a virtual keypad on a portion of the first window and a portion of the second window corresponding to a first input to a focused window of the first window and the second window, and vary a size of the virtual keypad corresponding to a second input to the virtual keypad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surface-coated positive electrode active material particles and a secondary battery including the same, and specifically, it provides surface-coated positive electrode active material particles including positive electrode active material particles and a coating layer applied on a surface of the positive electrode active material particles, wherein the coating layer includes a polyimide comprising one or more structures selected from the group consisting of pyrrole, aniline, and carbazole. The surface-coated positive electrode active material particles according to the present invention includes a coating layer including a polyimide and metal ions; and since a direct contact between the positive electrode active material particles and an electrolyte can be prevented, a side reaction therebetween can be inhibited, and both excellent lithium ion mobility and excellent electron conductivity can be exhibited.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition for optical use, including a polyester-based urethane acrylate oligomer, an acrylate-based monomer, a photoinitiator, and a Anti-hydrolysis agent, and an optical device equipped with an adhesive layer including photocured products of the adhesive composition for optical use.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for improving the accuracy of intra-prediction in order to improve encoding and decoding efficiency. The video decoding method may improve the prediction efficiency for the current pixel to be predicted by referring to the degree of variation in surrounding pixels, to thereby effectively decode the bit stream with improved encoding efficiency. In addition, an additional prediction candidate is used to achieve improved accuracy of intra-prediction, and the thus-improved accuracy of intra-prediction may reduce residual components and improve encoding efficiency. Further, an improved planar mode is utilized to achieve improved intra-prediction.

Abstract: A method for producing a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: heating a slab satisfying the following formula 1 and including, by wt %, 3.2 to 4.0% of Si, 0.03 to 0.09% of C, 0.015 to 0.040% of A1, 0.04 to 0.15% of Mn, 0.001 to 0.005% of N, 0.01% or less of S (exclusive of 0%), and the balance of Fe and other inevitable impurities; hot rolling the slab to produce a hot rolled sheet; hot band annealing the hot rolled sheet to at a cracking temperature of 900 to 980? for 30 to 300 seconds; cold rolling the hot rolled sheet, which has completely been hot band annealed, to produce a cold rolled sheet; subjecting the cold rolled sheet to primary recrystallization annealing; and conducting secondary recrystallization annealing for the cold rolled sheet which has completely been primary recrystallization annealed. [Mn]×[S]?0.0004??[Formula 1] (wherein [Mn] and [S] are contents (wt %) of Mn and S in the slab, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a preference-based service providing method for operating preference-based service providing system and device by executing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and/or a machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for the Internet of things. A preference-based service providing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include acquiring user video information obtained by imaging a user who is using an electronic device, analyzing a preference of the user for a service provided by the electronic device on the basis of the user video information including a face image and a posture image of the user, setting a priority of the service provided by the electronic device on the basis of the preference of the user, and providing a recommendation list of services provided by the electronic device on the basis of priorities of the services.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure is a virtual home service apparatus including, a communicator, a home information collector for obtaining a design drawing of the home, and obtaining a 3D drawing by converting the design drawing, a home appliance identifier for obtaining an internal image and SLAM information of the home, and identifying the location and state of the home appliance based on the internal image and the SLAM information, and a virtual home implementator for generating virtual home information by reflecting the location and state of the home appliance to the 3D drawing. One or more among an autonomous driving vehicle, a user terminal, and a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be associated with or converged with an Artificial Intelligence module, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a robot, an Augmented Reality (AR) apparatus, a Virtual Reality (VR), 5G service-related apparatus, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amorphous alloy having low frictional resistance and capable of improving abrasion resistance, a target made of the amorphous alloy, and a compressor comprising a layer of the amorphous alloy as a coating layer. According to the present invention, it is possible to secure high hardness and a low elastic modulus of the coating layer by controlling a microstructure having an amorphous phase as a primary phase by using Ti-based three-component to five-component amorphous alloys.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touchscreen, at least one processor electrically connected with the touchscreen, and a memory electrically connected with the processor. The memory may store instructions executed to enable the at least one processor to display a first window for running a first application and a second window for running a second application on the touchscreen, display a virtual keypad on a portion of the first window and a portion of the second window corresponding to a first input to a focused window of the first window and the second window, and vary a size of the virtual keypad corresponding to a second input to the virtual keypad.