Abstract: There are provided genes involved in the biosynthesis of lycopene and having DNA sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 3 and SEQ ID NO: 5 encoding proteins required for the biosynthesis of lycopene, a recombinant vector comprising at least one of the genes, and a mi croorganism transformed with the recombinant vector and having a high content of lycopene. The lycopene is obtained at a yield of 15.3 mg/L and a content of 4.2 mg/gDCW when the recombined E. coli with the crt genes is cultivated, and the lycopene is also obtained with the maximum content of 5.4 mg/gDCW when a microorganism is transformed with the combination of the gene of the present invention and the known genes. Therefore, provided is the lycopene-producing strain having a more increased content of lycopene per dry cell weight than the known lycopene-producing strain with the genes. Accordingly, the genes may be useful to mass-produce lycopene in microorganisms, and also to mass-produce carotenoids.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of producing an antireflection thin film using a block copolymer and an antireflection thin film prepared by the method. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of producing a nanoporous antireflection film by spin-coating using a block copolymer solution and subsequent processing and a preparation by the method. The antireflection film of the present invention is prepared by coating a substrate with a block copolymer and selectively removing at least one block in the coated block copolymer to produce a nanoporous thin film with a pore size of 5 to 100 nm. When the thin film is applied to a substrate, an antireflection substrate which has a very low reflectance within a broad range of wavelength can be prepared.

Abstract: Provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition including an interpenetrating polymer network structure in a cured state, and including an acrylic resin and a crosslinking agent component that consists of a bifunctional crosslinking agent, a polarizer and a liquid crystal display. Provided are the PSA composition, the polarizer including a cured product of the PSA composition, and the liquid crystal display, which have excellent workability and optical properties, durability and reliability, at high temperature or humidity condition, and significantly increase productivity of optical members such as a polarizer, since the time-dependent change of the pressure-sensitive adhesive strength is rapidly ended after fabrication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and a polarizer and a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and more particularly, to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including (A) an acrylic copolymer and (B) a liquid optically-anisotropic compound having a mesogen core in its structure. The liquid optically-anisotropic compound having a mesogen core in its structure according to the present invention has superior solubility and compatibility with pressure-sensitive adhesive resin, and thus the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including the liquid optically-anisotropic compound can relax stress caused by shrinkage of the polarizer and effectively compensate negative birefringence. Therefore, the polarizer and the LCD device using the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition can prevent light leakage originating from stress concentration in spite of long-term use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, including an interpenetrating polymer network structure in a cured state and comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive strength stabilizer; a polarizer; and a liquid crystal display. In the present invention, by using the stabilizer having a functional group capable of rapidly reacting with a multifunctional crosslinking agent, the change of the pressure-sensitive adhesive strength over time is quickly terminated right after preparation, thereby the pressure-sensitive adhesive strength is rapidly stabilized. The pressure-sensitive adhesive of the present invention has an excellent removability in a room-temperature or warming condition. Also, the pressure-sensitive adhesive can efficiently suppress light leakage, and has an excellent workability and durability in a high-temperature and/or high-humidity condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a polarizer, and a liquid crystal display (LCD). According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, which shows excellent endurance reliability in a high-temperature or high-humidity condition, has superior workability such as a superior re-cutting or re-peeling property, and is capable of effectively suppress light leakage occurring in an LCD, and a polarizer and an LCD which include a cured product of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: A plasma display panel is disclosed. The plasma display panel includes a first panel including address electrodes, a first dielectric layer, and a phosphor layer formed on a first substrate, and a second panel bonded with the first panel by interposing barrier ribs therebetween, the second panel including a plurality of transparent electrodes and bus electrodes, a second dielectric layer, a first protective layer containing magnesium oxide doped with a crystalline oxide, and a second protective layer containing crystalline magnesium oxide.

Abstract: Disclosed are (A) an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive; and (B) an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising an optically anisotropic compound having at least one substituent which contains an alkyl group, alkenyl group or alkynyl group at a meta-position of a mesogen. A polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display using the same are also disclosed. The optically anisotropic compound ensures excellent compatibility with the adhesive and high birefringence. Thus, main properties such as adhesion, reliability and durability in the conditions of high temperatures or high temperatures and high humidity are not worsened. Moreover light leakage is prevented by efficiently controlling the birefringence caused by shrinkage stress of the polarizing plate.

Abstract: A method of producing lycopene, with high productivity by means of a recombinant bacterial strain includes preparing the recombinant vector containing genes encoding proteins, which are required for lycopene biosynthesis. The genes involved in lycopene biosynthesis are crtE, crtB and crtI, and at least one of the said three genes (crtE, crtB and crtI) is selected from the group consisting of crtE with the nucleotide Sequence 1, crtB with the nucleotide Sequence 3 and crtI with the nucleotide Sequence 5, of the Sequence List. The said recombinant vector is transformed into Escherichia coli (hereafter E. coli). The E. coli transformant is cultured to recover lycopene from the culture medium.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and its unit conversion method are disclosed. When a unit conversion function is selected through a menu manipulation by a user, the selected unit conversion function is executed, and then, when a unit conversion factor for a unit conversion is selected, a reference unit related to the selected unit conversion factor is converted into two or more different units and the converted information is displayed in the form of a unit scale. The unit conversion factor includes volume, area, distance, speed, currency, mass, weight, dimension, and the like.

Abstract: A phase delay element includes a brightness enhancement layer intermediate a reflection layer and an artificial light. The brightness enhancement layer is defined by a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first surface faces the reflection layer. A first light from the artificial light is incident on the second surface. A phase of the first light is delayed by about 1/4 phase (?/4) so that a second light is emitted from the first surface toward the reflection layer. The second light is reflected from the reflection layer so that a third light is emitted from the reflection layer toward the first surface. A phase of the third light is delayed by about 1/4 phase (?/4) so that a fourth light is emitted from the second surface. Therefore, a portion of the artificial light, which is reflected from the reflection layer, is recycled to improve a luminance of an LCD apparatus.

Abstract: A phase delay element includes a brightness enhancement layer intermediate a reflection layer and an artificial light. The brightness enhancement layer is defined by a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first surface faces the reflection layer. A first light from the artificial light is incident on the second surface. A phase of the first light is delayed by about ¼ phase (?/4) so that a second light is emitted from the first surface toward the reflection layer. The second light is reflected from the reflection layer so that a third light is emitted from the reflection layer toward the first surface. A phase of the third light is delayed by about ¼ phase (?/4) so that a fourth light is emitted from the second surface. Therefore, a portion of the artificial light, which is reflected from the reflection layer, is recycled to improve a luminance of an LCD apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma display panel comprising an electrode pad. The plasma display panel of the present invention comprises an electrode formed in a first region of a substrate, and an auxiliary pad and an electrode pad formed in a second region of the substrate. Therefore, since adhesive force between the auxiliary pad and the electrode pad is improved, a phenomenon in which the electrode pad are fallen off can be prevented.

Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile terminal and which includes displaying a first screen image on a touch screen of the mobile terminal as an idle background screen, receiving a touch and drag input operation being performed on the touch screen including the displayed first screen image, and displaying a second screen image corresponding to a direction of the touch and drag input operation, said second screen image corresponding to a new idle background screen.

Abstract: This patent relates to a mobile terminal and a method of controlling an operation of the same. The method of controlling an operation of a mobile terminal includes displaying a file list and scroll arrows for scrolling the file list on a touch screen. When the scroll arrow is touched and entered, the file list is scrolled at a scroll speed previously set in response to a time when the scroll arrow is touched and entered. A vibration signal to identify at least one of a scroll speed and a current scrolling position of the file list is provided. Accordingly, when a file list is scrolled, a scroll speed or a current scrolling position can be easily identified by a tactile sense.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a touch screen and a method of controlling an operation thereof are provided. The method of controlling an operation of a mobile terminal includes: displaying a thumbnail image corresponding to an image file on a touch screen to be randomly overlapped; selecting any one of thumbnail images by touch input; and displaying the selected thumbnail image together with an option icon for selecting a quick menu to be distinguished from other thumbnail images. Therefore, a list of stored image files can display thumbnail images in a new arrangement manner and it possible to quickly enter a related menu from the thumbnail image.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distance adjusting and focus adjusting Infra Red Closed Circuit Television (IR CCTV) surveillance camera offering distance adjusting and focus adjusting in a single unit, enabling a smaller sized camera while lowering production costs. A focus adjusting shaft, configured to drive a focus adjuster that adjusts focus by enlarging or reducing the lens aperture, is configured as a single unit with a distance adjusting shaft, configured to drive a distance adjuster that adjusts distance to the subject, by rotational adjustments.

Abstract: The invention relates to an Infra Red Closed Circuit Television (IR CCTV) surveillance camera equipped with IR LEDs, having a case and a lens section installed in the case's interior. The IR CCTV camera includes a separate LED plate installed with infra-red LEDs, installed in the case in front of the lens section. A reflection plate enables increased efficiency of the IR light, which irradiates from the IR LEDs, and is concentrated on the subjects. Furthermore the reflection plate enables a reduction in the numbers of IR LEDs required for illumination.

Abstract: The invention relates to an Infra Red Closed Circuit Television (IR CCTV) surveillance camera equipped with IR LEDs that can irradiate IR light on a subject, properly illuminating the entire subject according to the distance to the subject, by moving the IR LEDs back from the subject and retracting the LEDs into reflecting sections when the subject is at a far distance, to thereby concentrate the IR light at a distance via a focused, concentrated, and/or collimated beam. The camera moves forward the IR LEDs toward the subject when the subject is nearby, such that the LEDs protrude from the reflecting sections to provide a dispersed beam to properly illuminate the entire nearby subject.

Abstract: Provided are a nanoporous membrane and a method of fabricating the same. The nanoporous membrane includes a support, and a separation layer including a plurality of nano-sized pores at a density of 1010/cm2 or greater and a matrix. The nanoporous membrane has a high flux and a high selectivity.