Abstract: Provided herein is a method of effectively quantifying a target material by performing both colorimetry and fluorescence analysis on the same sample, based on metal nanoparticles and an aptamer.

Abstract: A substrate for a digital X-ray detector configured to sense an X-ray signal, a detector including the same, and a manufacturing method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the substrate for an X-ray detector includes an interlayer dielectric layer arranged on a thin film transistor, a first passivation layer and a second passivation layer arranged on the interlayer dielectric layer, and a hydrogen blocking layer arranged on at least one of the first passivation layer and the second passivation layer in a transistor region corresponding to the thin film transistor.

Abstract: In an example, a photonic system and method include a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) including a silicon (Si) waveguide and a first silicon nitride (SiN) waveguide. The system also includes an interposer including a second SiN waveguide including vertical tapers on the second SiN waveguide by increasing a thickness of the second SiN waveguide in a direction toward the first SiN waveguide to allow an adiabatic optical mode transfer and decreasing the thickness of the second SiN waveguide in a direction away from the first SiN waveguide to inhibit the optical mode transfer.

Abstract: A capacitor component includes a body including a dielectric layer and an internal electrode and an external electrode disposed on the body. The external electrode includes an electrode layer connected to the internal electrode, a plating layer disposed on the electrode layer, and a secondary phase material disposed at a boundary between the plating layer and the electrode layer. The secondary phase material contains sulfur (S).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, machine type communication (MTC), machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. An apparatus for zone management is provided. The apparatus includes a processor configured to collect environment information of each zone of a plurality of zones, and determine an energy efficiency level of each zone of the plurality of zones based on the environment information.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a plurality of sensors, a signal control unit, and a backlight unit. A plurality of dimming regions is defined in the display panel. The signal control unit determines a plurality of representative luminance values corresponding to the plurality of dimming regions based on image data signals received from an external device and illuminance values of an external light measured by the plurality of sensors. The backlight unit provides lights having the representative luminance values to the display panel.

Abstract: A user terminal device includes a communicator configure to communicate with an external device; a touchscreen configured to display an image and to receive a touch input; and a controller configured to control the touchscreen to display an image received from the external device through the communicator, to control the touchscreen to display a first indicator associated with an object included in the displayed image, in response to the touch input being detected on the image displayed on the touchscreen, the first indicator being displayed at a point where the touch input is detected, and to control the communicator to transmit data related to the first indicator to the external device, the data comprising information to be used by the external device in determining a position of a second indicator to be included in an image displayed in the external device.

Abstract: An electronic panel may include a plurality of sensing electrodes and a plurality of sensing lines. The sensing lines may include a plurality of first group sensing lines and a plurality of second group sensing lines, which are spaced apart from each other in a specific direction and are alternately arranged with respect to each other. Each of the first group sensing lines and the second group sensing lines may include a first pattern layer and a second pattern layer, which are spaced apart from each other with an insulating layer interposed therebetween and are coupled to each other through the insulating layer. Each of the first group sensing lines may include a first pattern layer in a specific region, and each of the second group sensing lines may include a second pattern layer in the specific region.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for sequencing nucleic acids using, including with nucleotide analogs and subsequently appended labels.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a scraping element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the uterine cavity to provide for broad contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endometrial biopsy or screening uterine cancer. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the uterine cavity, cervical canal, and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Abstract: A front pillar structure for a vehicle includes a front pillar including a front pillar lower extending vertically and a front pillar upper extending obliquely from the front pillar lower. A connection member is coupled to a bottom end of the front pillar lower and connects a front side member and a side sill. The front pillar lower has an S-shaped cross section and the connection member has stepwise flanges coupled to the bottom end of the front pillar lower.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of repairing surface damage in an exterior surface of a hollow bladder, made of a cured elastomer. The method comprises placing first strips, made of an uncured elastomer, at least partially within the surface damage in the exterior surface of the hollow bladder in a side-by-side arrangement. The method also comprises sealing the surface damage, the first strips, and a portion of the exterior surface surrounding the surface damage in a vacuum bag. The method further comprises reducing pressure within the vacuum bag relative to outside the vacuum bag. The method additionally comprises while the pressure within the vacuum bag is reduced, heating the first strips from within the vacuum bag to cure the first strips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lens curvature variation apparatus using sensed temperature information. The lens curvature variation apparatus according to an embodiment is a lens curvature variation apparatus for varying a curvature of a liquid lens which is variable based on an applied electrical signal and includes a lens driver to apply an electrical signal to the liquid lens, a sensor unit to sense the curvature of the liquid lens formed based on the electrical signal, a temperature sensing unit to sense a temperature of a periphery of the liquid lens, and a controller to control the lens driver to form a target curvature of the liquid lens based on the sensed curvature, wherein the controller controls the lens driver to output a changed electrical signal to the liquid lens to form the target curvature, based on the sensed temperature. Thereby, the curvature of the lens can be sensed quickly and accurately using the sensed temperature information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, drug-conjugates thereof, methods of preparing drug-conjugates, and uses thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment. The compounds and drug-conjugates disclosed herein can be used to treat a variety of conditions, diseases and ailments such as bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer.

Abstract: An optical emission spectroscopy (OES) calibration system includes a chamber, an adapter, an OES device, a calibration device, and a spectrometer. The chamber includes a viewport. The adapter is fastened to the viewport, and includes a first beam splitter and a second beam splitter. The OES device detects plasma light generated in the chamber and transmitted through the adapter and generates OES data based on the detected plasma light. The calibration device includes a light source, and generates correction data for compensating for deviations in the OES data. The spectrometer detects light emitted from the light source and split by the first beam splitter or the second beam splitter. Each of the OES device, the calibration device, and the spectrometer is fastened to the adapter through an optical cable, and the calibration device generates the correction data using an intensity of light detected by the spectrometer.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence device of an embodiment includes oppositely disposed first electrode and second electrode, and a plurality of organic layers disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein at least one among the organic layers includes a compound represented by Formula 1 below. Improved emission efficiency and color purity properties may be shown.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating an ocular disease such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) or macular edema (ME), which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of beauvericin.

Abstract: It is an aspect of the present disclosure to provide a dialogue system capable of providing an extended function to the user by registering a new vocabulary that matches the user's preference and by changing the pre-stored conversation pattern.