Abstract: A method for processing fingerprint information includes dividing an input image that corresponds to at least a portion of a user fingerprint into a plurality of first regions; dividing a registered image that had previously been stored into a plurality of second regions; selecting a first matching region from among the plurality of first regions, and selecting a second matching region from among the plurality of second regions, by comparing the plurality of first regions with the plurality of second regions; and matching the registered image with the input image by comparing the first matching region with the second matching region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive resin composition for a semiconductor, including: a (meth)acrylate-based resin including a (meth)acrylate-based repeating unit containing an epoxy-based functional group and a (meth)acrylate-based repeating unit containing an aromatic functional group, the (meth)acrylate-based resin having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 0.15 eq/kg or less; a curing agent including a phenol resin having a softening point of 100° C. or higher; and an epoxy resin, wherein the content of a (meth)acrylate-based functional group containing an aromatic functional group in the (meth)acrylate-based resin is 2 to 40% by weight, an adhesive film for a semiconductor including the above adhesive resin composition for a semiconductor, a dicing die bonding film including an adhesive layer including the adhesive film for a semiconductor, and a method for dicing a semiconductor wafer using the dicing die bonding film.

Abstract: The present method, for a terminal carrying out carrier aggregation in a wireless communication system, comprises the steps of: receiving, from a base station, at least one downlink grant; determining whether or not the at least one downlink grant corresponds to a valid downlink grant; and on the basis of the determination, transmitting a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH), wherein the PUCCH transmission step, on the basis of the determination, comprises the steps of: if a downlink grant included in the at least one downlink grant is a valid down grant, then transmitting a PUCCH associated with the valid downlink grant; and if a downlink grant included in the at least one downlink grant is not a valid down grant.

Abstract: An integrative software radio embodies a single multi-radio device including functionalities that are a superset of a plurality of individual discrete radio devices includes a radio frequency transmitter that integrates transmission capabilities of a plurality of discrete transmitters such that the radio frequency transmitter is configured to generate a first amalgamated waveform that is a combination of individual waveforms, each individual waveform corresponding to the transmission capabilities of its respective one of the plurality of discrete transmitters, wherein the transmission capabilities each of the plurality of discrete transmitters comprise operating characteristics different from one or more of the other discrete transmitters, wherein a waveform of a discrete transmitter comprises an adjustable electromagnetic wavefront and a proprietary waveform generation component; and a mission module communicatively coupled to the plurality of discrete transmitters and configured to alter the wavefront of at

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a negative electrode active material for a secondary battery which may prevent oxidation during the preparation of nano-sized silicon particles, a negative electrode active material for a secondary battery prepared thereby, and a negative electrode for a secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery including the same.

Abstract: Emerging memory chips and methods for forming an emerging memory chip are presented. For example, magnetic random access memory (MRAM) chip magnetic shielding and methods of forming a magnetic shield processed at the wafer-level are disclosed. The method includes providing a magnetic shield at the front side of the chip, back side of the chip, and also in the deep trenches surrounding or adjacent to magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) array within the prime die region. Magnetic shield in the deep trenches connects front side and back side magnetic shield. This magnetic shielding method is applicable for both in-plane and perpendicular MRAM chips. The MTJ array is formed in the prime die region and in between adjacent inter layer dielectric (ILD) levels of the upper ILD layer in the back end of line (BEOL) of the MRAM chip.

Abstract: Curable compositions are based on ethoxylated triacrylates and alkylglycidyletheracrylates which can be employed to obtain printing products with a soft touch coating. The curable compositions are processed in conventional printing machines where sheets of glossy and matt paper have the curable compositions applied thereto with an anilox roller and then the paper is dried by UV lamps.

Abstract: Generally, the present disclosure provides example embodiments relating to tuning threshold voltages in transistor devices and the transistor devices formed thereby. Various examples implementing various mechanisms for tuning threshold voltages are described. In an example method, a gate dielectric layer is deposited over an active area in a device region of a substrate. A dipole layer is deposited over the gate dielectric layer in the device region. A dipole dopant species is diffused from the dipole layer into the gate dielectric layer in the device region.

Abstract: Disclosed are a communication technique for merging, with IoT technology, a 5G communication system for supporting a data transmission rate higher than that of a 4G system, and a system therefor. The disclosed communication technique and system therefor can be applied to intelligent services (for example, smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car or connected car, health care, digital education, retail, security and safety related services, and the like) on the basis of 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for receiving, by a terminal, broadcast information in a communication system.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel and a plurality of light source modules arranged in parallel to a rear surface of the display panel to emit light toward the display panel, and a plurality of light source modules provided to be independently operable. A plurality of light source modules includes a modulator configured to guide light, a light source disposed on a rear surface of the modulator to generate light, a reflective member disposed opposite to the light source on a front surface of the modulator and configured to reflect the generated light to inside or the rear surface of the modulator, and a light conversion member disposed on the rear surface of the modulator and configured to convert the wavelength of light guided by the modulator, the light conversion member being formed in a predetermined pattern shape.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device has a processing unit and a health sensor included in a housing, a band operable to couple the housing to a body part of a user, and a tightness sensor coupled to the band. The tightness sensor is operable to produce a signal indicative of a tightness of the band on the user's body part. The processing unit determines a tightness of the band based on the signal and perform one or more actions based thereon. Such actions may include evaluating the signal for changes in the tightness of the band according to operational tolerances of the health sensor, providing output directing the user to adjust the band to improve operation of the health sensor, monitoring changes in the tightness of the band and adjusting a measurement obtained by the health sensor, and so on.

Abstract: A gate driver includes a gate signal generating part, a switching part and a switching controlling part. The gate signal generating part is configured to generate a gate signal including a precharge time and a normal charge time using a compensated gate on voltage and a gate off voltage. The switching part is disposed between the gate signal generating part and a gate line. The switching part is configured to apply a compensated gate signal to the gate line. The switching controlling part is configured to generate a switching control signal for controlling an operation of the switching part.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for transmitting messages related to operations of electronic devices. A management apparatus is notified of an event that occurred in a specific one of a plurality of electronic devices. The management apparatus determines one or more target devices in response to notification of the event that occurred in the specific electronic device. An event message corresponding to the event that occurred in the specific electronic device is created. The management apparatus transmits the event message to the one or more target devices. The one or more target devices output the received event message.

Abstract: A reactive power compensator includes a first converter connected between a first line and a second line, a second converter connected between the second line and a third line, and a third converter connected between the third line and the first line. The first to third lines may be connected to a bus. The first converter may include a first cluster including first to nth submodules which are serially connected to one another and each include a first capacitor and a first discharging connection unit connected to the first capacitor so that, when driving of the reactive power compensator stops, the first capacitors of the first to nth submodules are electrically connected to one another.

Abstract: This patent specification relates to apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for providing home security/smart home objectives. More particularly, this patent specification relates to a plurality of devices, including intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that communicate with each other and/or with a central server or a cloud-computing system to provide any of a variety of useful home security/smart home objectives.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp apparatus is provided that forms a dark portion on an opponent vehicle within a light-irradiated region of a headlamp to prevent glare. The irradiated regions of the headlamp and an infrared light lamp are matched to more accurately match a dark portion forming region with the opponent vehicle.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic device and a method of controlling same. The method of controlling the electronic device: displays a UI including a security index showing that the electronic device is in a state operating in a secure mode; compares the security index to a reference security index and determines whether the security index has been falsified; and when the security index is a falsified security index, shows that the security index is a security index that has been falsified.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of turf reinforcement mats that include spun yarns and/or multifilament yarns in either or both of the warp and weft directions.