Abstract: A method for displaying suggested items associated with a message, the method, which performed by at least one processor, includes: based on a preset first keyword that is detected in a message that is input to an input window of a chat room, displaying suggested items comprising a conversation group or a content associated with the preset first keyword, wherein the conversation group corresponds to a reception target of the message; and based on an item selected from the suggested items, displaying the message comprising information on the conversation group or the content corresponding to the selected item.

Abstract: Provided is a method for providing a recommended chat room for sending a message. The method, which is performed by at least one processor, includes: identifying a user matching a name entered on a message writing screen; and providing a recommended chat room list in which at least one chat room having the user is displayed.

Abstract: An inductor for a converter of an electric machine includes a core defining a channel configured to receive transmission fluid on an outer surface of the core. Coils made of windings are wrapped on the core. The windings enclose an open side of the channel to define an oil flow passage, wherein oil flowing through the oil flow passage is in direct contact with both the windings and the core to absorb heat from the windings and the core.

Abstract: A strain sensor may have a conductive elastic yarn including a first fiber having a predetermined length and a shape of a fiber yarn and a second fiber having electrical conductivity and a sheet shape. The strain sensor may have a pair of wiring members electrically connected to both ends of the conductive elastic yarn. The conductive elastic yarn, with the second fiber wrapped around the first fiber, is twisted in a coil shape.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes an inductor having an associated arcuate deflector to redirect fluid toward inductor coils to facilitate heat transfer. The inductor may be disposed within a transmission proximate to at least one gear that distributes fluid during rotation to proximate components to provide splash lubrication. The arcuate deflector may redirect splashed fluid from between the inductor and the transmission housing toward the inductor coils. The deflector may be secured to the inductor via terminal connectors that electrically couple the inductor coils to a bus bar connected to a variable voltage converter.

Abstract: A boost converter for a hybrid vehicle includes an inductor, a bus bar, an insulator, a temperature sensor, and a wire. The bus bar is configured to connect the inductor to a power source. The insulator is disposed over the bus bar and defines an array of orifices. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the inductor. The wire is connected to the temperature sensor. The wire is weaved through the array of orifices such that the wire positionally alternates between opposing external sides of the insulator.

Abstract: A thermal energy management system for an electrified vehicle component includes an electronic component, a heat sink, and at least one heat pipe configured to communicate thermal energy from the electronic component to the heat sink to cool the electronic component.

Abstract: A power inductor includes windings having a first coil defining an axially extending cavity and a core have at least first and second core segments extending axially through at least a portion of the cavity. The segments are radially spaced from each other to define a molding channel. Molding is disposed in the molding channel and configured to urge the first and second core segments radially apart such that outer surfaces of the core segments are in direct contact with inner surfaces of the coil.

Abstract: A power inductor such as a variable voltage converter power inductor having a temperature sensor embedded therein is disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the sensor may be disposed between the core and the coil or winding. The sensor may be positioned in the cavity of a bobbin or the core itself.

Abstract: A power inductor includes a magnetic core having first and second legs and opposing first and second curved sections, a conductor having a first coil around the first leg and a second coil around the second leg; and a fluid circuit having a first branch disposed between the first leg and the first coil and a second branch disposed between the second leg and the second coil.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to power systems for transferring power between electrical components. An exemplary power system includes a first electrical component (e.g., an electric motor), a second electrical component (e.g., an inverter system), and a terminal block assembly adapted to electrically couple the first and second electrical components. The terminal block assembly includes an internal cooling channel configured to receive coolant for providing direct liquid cooling of the bus bar.

Abstract: An automotive propulsion system has a transmission including an output shaft, a variable voltage converter including an inductor disposed within a housing of the transmission such that transmission fluid within the housing contacts the inductor to cool the inductor, and a controller that maintains a magnitude of current through the inductor to less than a limit value that is defined by a speed associated with the output shaft and a switching frequency of the variable voltage converter.

Abstract: An inductor includes a bobbin defining a cavity, coils wound around the bobbin, and a plug inserted into the cavity. The plug and bobbin define a first fluid path between an inlet and the cavity. The plug is also arranged to choke flow of fluid through the first fluid path.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle thermal management system includes, among other things, a transmission, an inverter, and a terminal block disposed between the transmission and the inverter. The terminal block includes a conduit configured to deliver transmission fluid from the transmission to the inverter. An electrified vehicle thermal management method includes circulating a transmission fluid between a transmission, a terminal block, and an inverter, and using the transmission fluid to manage thermal energy within the inverter.

Abstract: An inductor for a converter of an electric machine includes a core defining a channel configured to receive transmission fluid on an outer surface of the core. Coils made of windings are wrapped on the core. The windings enclose an open side of the channel to define an oil flow passage, wherein oil flowing through the oil flow passage is in direct contact with both the windings and the core to absorb heat from the windings and the core.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to power systems for transferring power between electrical components. An exemplary power system includes a first electrical component (e.g., an electric motor), a second electrical component (e.g., an inverter system), and a terminal block assembly adapted to electrically couple the first and second electrical components. The terminal block assembly includes an internal cooling channel configured to receive coolant for providing direct liquid cooling of the bus bar.

Abstract: An inductor for a boost converter in a hybrid vehicle includes a core, a coil winding, and an end cap. The coil winding is disposed about the core. The end cap is disposed over a first end of the inductor, overhangs the coil winding, defines a channel that is configured to receive fluid from a pump, defines at least one nozzle that is configured to direct fluid from an overhanging portion of the end cap and onto the coil, and defines a fluid reservoir that is in fluid communication with the channel and the at least one nozzle.

Abstract: A non-painted thermoplastic resin composition including viscose rayon so as to embody a marble pattern and a method for making it are disclosed. The viscose rayon is included in the thermoplastic resin composition to minimize the deterioration of physical properties while minimizing weld lines and flow marks during an extrusion process, and a luxurious outer appearance of a marble pattern is embodied without additional post-processing or painting process. The non-painted thermoplastic resin composition includes 80-90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin composition, 0.1-5 parts by weight of a carbon fiber, and 0.1-3 parts by weight of viscose rayon based on 100 parts by weight of the entire resin composition. The viscose rayon provides an effect of minimizing weld lines and flow marks during injection, improving physical properties, and providing the luxurious appearance of the marble pattern.

Abstract: An inductor for a boost converter in a hybrid vehicle includes a core, a coil winding, and an end cap. The coil winding is disposed about the core. The end cap is disposed over a first end of the inductor, overhangs the coil winding, defines a channel that is configured to receive fluid from a pump, defines at least one nozzle that is configured to direct fluid from an overhanging portion of the end cap and onto the coil, and defines a fluid reservoir that is in fluid communication with the channel and the at least one nozzle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a substrate formed with transistors, power metal lines formed on the substrate, data metal lines formed on the substrate to transmit and receive data to and from the transistors, and an insulating layer formed on the substrate, the power metal lines, and the data metal lines. Herein, the insulating layer has openings partially exposing the power metal lines.