Abstract: An image sensor includes a substrate having first and second surfaces and first and second regions. Unit pixels including photoelectric conversion layers are arranged inside the first region. A pixel separation pattern extends from the first surface to the second surface in the first region, separates each of the unit pixels, and includes a pixel separation spacer film and a pixel separation filling film. A dummy pixel separation pattern extends from the first surface to the second surface in the second region, and includes a dummy pixel separation filling film. A wiring structure disposed on the second surface includes an inter-wiring insulating film and a first wiring. A first contact directly connects the dummy pixel separation filling film and connects the dummy pixel separation filling film to the first wiring. A height of the pixel separation filling film is greater than a height of the dummy pixel separation filling film.

Abstract: A system is provided for selectively applying a coating to portions of an article having at least one area that is not be coated. The system comprises a jig, with a platform for supporting article. The jig also has a bar that is moveable with respect to the platform and at least one masking element that is coupled to the bar and is configured to cover the at least one surface of the article that is not to be coated. The jig also has a first connection mechanism that defines a first mating element. The system also comprises at least one carrier that comprises a base and at least one second connection mechanism that defines a second mating element. The second mating element is mateable with the first mating element such that the jig is releasably coupled to the carrier upon mating the first and second mating elements.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a semiconductor substrate having opposite first and second surfaces, a wiring structure on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, and a refractive structure on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate. The refractive structure includes a first anti-reflective layer on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate, a refractive pattern on the first anti-reflective layer, an insulation layer on the first anti-reflective layer, and a second anti-reflective layer on the refractive pattern and the insulation layer. The refractive pattern includes first refractive parts spaced apart from each other in a first direction parallel to the second surface of the semiconductor substrate, and the insulation layer fills spaces between the first refractive parts.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a semiconductor substrate having opposite first and second surfaces, a wiring structure on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, and a refractive structure on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate. The refractive structure includes a first anti-reflective layer on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate, a refractive pattern on the first anti-reflective layer, an insulation layer on the first anti-reflective layer, and a second anti-reflective layer on the refractive pattern and the insulation layer. The refractive pattern includes first refractive parts spaced apart from each other in a first direction parallel to the second surface of the semiconductor substrate, and the insulation layer fills spaces between the first refractive parts.

Abstract: A system is provided for selectively applying a coating to portions of an article having at least one area that is not be coated. The system comprises a jig, with a platform for supporting article. The jig also has a bar that is moveable with respect to the platform and at least one masking element that is coupled to the bar and is configured to cover the at least one surface of the article that is not to be coated. The jig also has a first connection mechanism that defines a first mating element. The system also comprises at least one carrier that comprises a base and at least one second connection mechanism that defines a second mating element. The second mating element is mateable with the first mating element such that the jig is releasably coupled to the carrier upon mating the first and second mating elements.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery cell case. The battery cell case includes a front case plate and a rear case plate which are separably coupled to each other. The structures of the front and rear case plates are symmetrical structures, so that the battery cell case can be easily assembled in such a way that the front and rear case plates are coupled to each other with the battery cell disposed therebetween and are fastened to each other by holders fitted over the opposite ends of the case plates. In another embodiment, the structures of the front and rear case plates may be asymmetrical structures so that the front and rear case plates can be coupled with each other in an insert coupling manner without using a separate tool or fastening means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium battery and, more particularly, to a lithium battery, in which the structure of a battery module contained in the lithium battery is simplified, thus reducing the size of the entire lithium battery, and which includes a connector by which two or more lithium batteries are mechanically coupled to each other so that in response to a required amount of power, an appropriate number of lithium batteries can be easily connected to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium battery and, more particularly, to a lithium battery, in which the structure of a battery module contained in the lithium battery is simplified, thus reducing the size of the entire lithium battery, and which includes a connector by which two or more lithium batteries are mechanically coupled to each other so that in response to a required amount of power, an appropriate number of lithium batteries can be easily connected to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium battery and, more particularly, to a lithium battery, in which the structure of a battery module contained in the lithium battery is simplified, thus reducing the size of the entire lithium battery, and which includes a connector by which two or more lithium batteries are mechanically coupled to each other so that in response to a required amount of power, an appropriate number of lithium batteries can be easily connected to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery cell case. The battery cell case includes a front case plate and a rear case plate which are separably coupled to each other. The structures of the front and rear case plates are symmetrical structures, so that the battery cell case can be easily assembled in such a way that the front and rear case plates are coupled to each other with the battery cell disposed therebetween and are fastened to each other by holders fitted over the opposite ends of the case plates. In another embodiment, the structures of the front and rear case plates may be asymmetrical structures so that the front and rear case plates can be coupled with each other in an insert coupling manner without using a separate tool or fastening means.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery cell case. The battery cell case includes a front case plate and a rear case plate which are separably coupled to each other. The structures of the front and rear case plates are symmetrical structures, so that the battery cell case can be easily assembled in such a way that the front and rear case plates are coupled to each other with the battery cell disposed therebetween and are fastened to each other by holders fitted over the opposite ends of the case plates. In another embodiment, the structures of the front and rear case plates may be asymmetrical structures so that the front and rear case plates can be coupled with each other in an insert coupling manner without using a separate tool or fastening means.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for estimating a Noise and Interference (NI) power in a communication system are provided. The method includes, calculating average values of impulse responses according to ranging codes, through use of a ranging signal sequence received through a resource allocated to a ranging channel, arranging the average values of the impulse responses according to ranging codes in order of the highest value to the lowest value, and multiplying a ranging code, which corresponds to an impulse response having an (x+1)th peak value among the arranged average values of the impulse responses, by a specific threshold value, and estimating the NI power, wherein “x” represents a number of ranging codes which can be simultaneously received by one ranging channel.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for decoding bits of a received signal in a communication system are provided. The method includes determining path metrics of respective states in a trellis corresponding to the received signal, selecting a start state in the trellis for a traceback in a last window of the trellis, repeating the traceback at least twice within the last window, and when the repeating of the traceback is completed, determining the decoded bits of the received signal using a survived path of a last traceback.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack case. An upper cover, a lower support base and each side cover form at least one seating depression extending in a sideways direction. Each of the front and rear covers has band locking depressions at positions corresponding to the seating depressions. Each band locking depression has a shape corresponding to a related one of fixing bands. Each fixing band includes a band body which is made of rubber, fabric or plastic and extends a predetermined length in one direction, and a locking protrusion provided on each of opposite ends of the band body. The locking protrusion has a structure corresponding to a related one of the band locking depressions. The locking protrusions of the fixing bands are inserted into the corresponding band locking depressions, thus fastening the elements including the front cover and the rear cover together.

Abstract: Discussed is a composition of an organic insulating layer comprising a photosensitizer, a binder, an additive and a solvent, wherein the photosensitizer includes a photoacid generator (PAG), and a thin film transistor substrate and display device using the same, wherein the composition of the present invention enables to realize a simplified process by omitting an additional entire-surface exposing process for a color change, and a baking process after an exposing process; and to minimize a problem of color-coordinates shift by realizing a good light transmittance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium battery and, more particularly, to a lithium battery, in which the structure of a battery module contained in the lithium battery is simplified, thus reducing the size of the entire lithium battery, and which includes a connector by which two or more lithium batteries are mechanically coupled to each other so that in response to a required amount of power, an appropriate number of lithium batteries can be easily connected to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery cell case. The battery cell case includes a front case plate and a rear case plate which are separably coupled to each other. The structures of the front and rear case plates are symmetrical structures, so that the battery cell case can be easily assembled in such a way that the front and rear case plates are coupled to each other with the battery cell disposed therebetween and are fastened to each other by holders fitted over the opposite ends of the case plates. In another embodiment, the structures of the front and rear case plates may be asymmetrical structures so that the front and rear case plates can be coupled with each other in an insert coupling manner without using a separate tool or fastening means.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack case. An upper cover, a lower support base and each side cover form at least one seating depression extending in a sideways direction. Each of the front and rear covers has band locking depressions at positions corresponding to the seating depressions. Each band locking depression has a shape corresponding to a related one of fixing bands. Each fixing band includes a band body which is made of rubber, fabric or plastic and extends a predetermined length in one direction, and a locking protrusion provided on each of opposite ends of the band body. The locking protrusion has a structure corresponding to a related one of the band locking depressions. The locking protrusions of the fixing bands are inserted into the corresponding band locking depressions, thus fastening the elements including the front cover and the rear cover together.