Abstract: A transmittance-variable film and a use thereof, where the transmittance-variable film can control pretilt of a liquid crystal interface by applying a liquid crystal alignment film containing splay oriented liquid crystal molecules, and can vertically and horizontally orient a liquid crystal layer or a liquid crystal interface according to an average tilt angle of the liquid crystal alignment film to ensure uniformity of driving and fast response speed. In addition, by applying a liquid crystal alignment film, the transmittance-variable film can be implemented in various modes with a simple coating-drying-curing method excluding the rubbing process by controlling an arrangement of liquid crystal molecules in a liquid crystal alignment film other than the pretilt control method using the conventional rubbing method.

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: The present invention relates to a self-sealable injection needle for inhibiting formation of fistula on an eyeball, and a method for manufacturing same. More specifically, the self-sealable injection needle for inhibiting formation of fistula on an eyeball, which is coated with hyaluronic acid on the surface thereof, can immediately close a hole that is inevitably formed when the injection needle is pulled out of an eyeball during the application of an ocular injection to prevent leakage of aqueous humor and to prevent backflow of drug out of the eyeball and can block bacterial penetration to prevent infection in the eyeball.

Abstract: Provided is a device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material by receiving power from the battery; a sensor; at least one output unit; and a controller, wherein the controller detects a user's puff by using the sensor and controls at least one output unit based on puff characteristic data based on a result of the detection.

Abstract: A substrate transfer robot for transferring a substrate in a vacuum chamber, includes: a transfer arm platform having coupling holes, wherein a link connecting member with blades is engaged at a front area of the transfer arm platform and a support shaft of a lower support is inserted into the lower space of one of the coupling holes; and a first and a second transfer arm part each including an end effector for supporting the substrate, multiple transfer link arms and subordinate link arms, and a common link arm that are connected to each other or to the transfer arm platform, wherein, the transfer link arms include at least some of drive shafts, interlocked with transfer driving motors or speed reducers, and output shafts interlocked with the drive shafts, and wherein the end effectors are positioned at different heights from each other through using a bracket.

Abstract: A travel robot for moving a substrate transfer robot in a vacuum chamber, includes: a travel arm platform through which coupling holes are formed, wherein an elevating drive shaft is inserted into a lower space of one of the coupling holes; a first travel arm part including a (1_1)-st and a (1_2)-nd travel link arms; a second travel arm part including a (2_1)-st and a (2_2)-nd travel link arms, wherein travel driving motors and speed reducers are installed in the (1_1)-st and the (2_1)-st travel link arms; and a transfer robot coupling part engaged with the (1_2)-nd and the (2_2)-nd travel link arms, wherein a rotation driving motor built thereon is engaged with the substrate transfer robot by a rotation drive shaft.

Abstract: An image processing method includes: determining a source transmission map based on a dark channel map of an input image; determining transformed transmission maps by applying different filters to the determined source transmission map; generating haze-free images by removing haze from the input image based respectively on the determined transformed transmission maps; and generating an output image by blending the generated haze-free images.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal composition and a use thereof. The liquid crystal composition has a reverse-wavelength dispersion property and excellent high-temperature durability, and the liquid crystal composition can be applied to a retardation layer, a circularly polarizing plate, or a display device, for example, an organic light emitting display device.

Abstract: The present disclosure proposes a detachable second apparatus coupled to a first apparatus that determines a first three-dimensional shape of an object and configured to determine an angle of an upper surface of the object. The second apparatus includes a first light source configured to sequentially irradiate first pattern lights having one phase range, a beam splitter and lenses configured to change optical paths of the first pattern lights so that a beam of light corresponding to a respective phase of the phase range spreads, and arrives at each point of a partial region of the upper surface of the object, a communication interface, and a first processor configured to obtain first information on first reflected lights generated by reflecting the first pattern lights from the partial region and determine the angle of the upper surface with respect to the reference plane based on the first information.

Abstract: A travel robot for moving a substrate transfer robot in a vacuum chamber, includes: an elevating part located in a lower outer region of a housing, sealing the vacuum chamber, wherein an elevating drive shaft moves through a vacuum chamber through-hole; a travel arm platform through which coupling holes are formed, wherein the elevating drive shaft is inserted into a lower space of one of the coupling holes; a first travel arm part including a (1_1)-st and a (1_2)-nd travel link arms; a second travel arm part including a (2_1)-st and a (2_2)-nd travel link arms, wherein travel driving motors and speed reducers are installed in the (1_1)-st and the (2_1)-st travel link arms; and a transfer robot coupling part engaged with the (1_2)-nd and the (2_2)-nd travel link arms, wherein a rotation driving motor built thereon is engaged with the substrate transfer robot by a rotation drive shaft.

Abstract: A substrate transfer robot for transferring a substrate in a vacuum chamber, includes: a transfer arm platform having coupling holes, each compartmentalized into a lower and an upper space, wherein a link connecting member with blades is engaged at a front area of the transfer arm platform and a support shaft of a lower support is inserted into the lower space of one of the coupling holes; and a first and a second transfer arm part each including an end effector for supporting the substrate, multiple transfer link arms and subordinate link arms, and a common link arm that are connected to each other or to the transfer arm platform, wherein, for each transfer arm part, drive shafts, interlocked with transfer driving motors or speed reducers installed on one of the transfer link arms, and output shafts interlocked with the drive shafts are installed on the transfer link arms.

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: Provided is a device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material by receiving power from the battery; a sensor; at least one output unit; and a controller, wherein the controller detects a user's puff by using the sensor and controls at least one output unit based on puff characteristic data based on a result of the detection.

Abstract: The present disclosure proposes an apparatus for determining a first three-dimensional shape of an object. The apparatus includes one or more first light sources configured to irradiate one or more first pattern lights to the object, a second light source configured to sequentially irradiate one or more second pattern lights having one phase range, a beam splitter and one or more lenses configured to change optical paths of the one or more second pattern lights, an image sensor configured to capture one or more first reflected lights and one or more second reflected lights, and a processor configured to determine the first three-dimensional shape of the object based on the one or more first reflected lights and the one or more second reflected lights.

Abstract: The present disclosure proposes an apparatus for determining a first three-dimensional shape of an object. The apparatus includes a first light source configured to irradiate first pattern lights to the object, first image sensors configured to capture first reflected lights generated by reflecting the first pattern lights from the object, a second light source configured to sequentially irradiate second pattern lights having one phase range, a beam splitter and lenses configured to change optical paths of the second pattern lights, a second image sensor configured to capture second reflected lights generated by reflecting the second pattern lights from the partial region, and a processor configured to determine the first three-dimensional shape of the object based on the first reflected lights and the second reflected lights.

Abstract: A light emitting diode apparatus is provided. The light emitting diode apparatus includes a wavelength conversion layer, a light emitting diode layer, a light transmission layer, and a sheath layer. The wavelength conversion layer has a first refractive index. The light emitting diode layer includes a base layer arranged on the wavelength conversion layer, and a light emitting structure layer arranged on the base layer. The light transmission layer is arranged on the wavelength conversion layer, surrounds a sidewall of the light emitting diode layer and contacts the sidewall of the light emitting diode layer, and has a second refractive index. The sheath layer is arranged to cover the light emitting diode layer and the light transmission layer, and has a third refractive index less than the second refractive index.

Abstract: Provided is a smoking member supporting device which is placed in an arrangement region with or without a smoking member mounted thereon, the smoking member supporting device including a base unit including an arrangement surface corresponding to the arrangement region; an accommodating unit formed adjacent to the base unit and configured to accommodate at least one region of the smoking member; a hook unit formed at an edge of the accommodating unit to define the accommodating unit and to maintain a state that the smoking member is accommodated in the accommodating unit and mounted; and a connecting unit formed to face the smoking member when the smoking member is accommodated in the accommodating unit and to supply electrical energy to the smoking member.

Abstract: Provided is a device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material by receiving power from the battery; a sensor; at least one output unit; and a controller, wherein the controller detects a user's puff by using the sensor and controls at least one output unit based on puff characteristic data based on a result of the detection.

Abstract: Provided is a heat-dissipating elastic body composition. The heat-dissipating elastic body composition according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an elastic matrix-forming component including a base resin and a vulcanizing agent, and a heat-dissipating filler. Accordingly, the heat-dissipating elastic body may protect a heating element from a physical stimulus such as a vibration or impact transmitted from the outside to a heat dissipater, and rapidly transduce and radiate heat generated in the heating element. In addition, the heat-dissipating elastic body may minimize vibrations caused by a physical stimulus applied from the outside and a noise thereby by minimizing a gap between a heating element and an exterior material, a heat dissipating element or the like, which is adjacent thereto/in close contact therewith.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.