Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a monoacetyldiglyceride compound as an active ingredient, for inhibiting blood cancer or metastasis, and a use thereof. The monoacetyldiglyceride compound according to the present invention has excellent effects of inhibiting the expression of IL-4 and inhibiting the activity of STAT-6, and thereby is capable of overcoming side effects of currently used blood cancer or metastasis inhibiting agents. Also, the monoacetyldiglyceride compound is a non-toxic compound having superior therapeutic effects and thus can be useful as a composition for preventing, treating, or improving blood cancer and metastasis.

Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. In the display apparatus, because an inorganic encapsulation layer of a thin film encapsulation layer is not separated from another layer, a lifespan of the display apparatus may be increased.

Abstract: The peptide of the present invention performs a function, which is the same as or similar to that of natural interleukin (IL)-3, and has superior skin permeability due to the small size thereof. In addition, the peptide of the present invention suppresses the activation of NF-?B and nuclear transition by inhibiting the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-RANK signaling pathway, and suppresses the expression of a RANKL or an inflammatory cytokine-induced tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), cathepsin K, or TNF receptor type 1 or type 2, thereby inhibiting osteoclast differentiation depending on the treatment concentration. Moreover, the peptide of the present invention can contribute to osteoblast differentiation by promoting the expression of osteoblast differentiation markers such as osteocalcin (OCN), osteoprotegerin (OPG), bone sialoprotein (BSP), or osteopontin (OPN).

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having phospholipase C activity, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: A system and method for thermally calibrating semiconductor process chambers is disclosed. In various embodiments, a first non-contact temperature sensor can be calibrated to obtain a first reading with the semiconductor process chamber. The first reading can be representative of a first temperature at a first location. The first non-contact temperature sensor can be used to obtain a second reading representative of a second temperature of an external thermal radiation source. The second temperature of the external thermal radiation source can be adjusted to a first temperature setting of the external radiation source such that the second reading substantially matches the first reading. Additional non-contact temperature sensor(s) can be directed at the external thermal radiation source and can be adjusted such that the reading(s) of the additional non-contact sensors are calibrated and matched to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a motor RPM in an electronic brake system may include: a current signal amplifier configured to amplify a voltage applied across a motor driver by a current which flows while the motor driver is turned on, the motor driver being included in a motor driving circuit configured to apply motor driving power to a motor or remove the motor driving power according to a switch-on/off of the motor driver; and a controller configured to detect a waveform with a one-period time from periodically repeated waveforms by processing the signal waveform amplified by the current signal amplifier, calculate a one-rotation time based on the one-period time and the number of commutators of the motor, and calculate a motor RPM using the one-rotation time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a map for use in controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, by a processor, aerial image data depicting an environment; processing, by the processor, the aerial image data with a plurality of trained deep learning models to produce a predicted radar map; and controlling the vehicle based on the predicted radar map.

Abstract: A dielectric having a first main surface and a second main surface facing each other, a main line provided on a side of the first main surface in contact with the dielectric, and a sub line provided on the side of the first main surface in contact with the dielectric are included, the dielectric has a first portion in contact with the main line and a second portion in contact with the sub line, and when the first main surface is viewed in a plan view, between the first portion and the second portion, a third portion having a relative dielectric constant changing along a direction intersecting with the main line and the sub line is located.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a communication scheme and system for converging a 5? generation (5G) communication system for supporting a data rate higher than that of a 4th generation (4G) system with an internet of things (IoT) technology. The disclosure is applicable to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car or connected car, health care, digital education, retail, and security and safety-related services) based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology. The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for allowing a base station to identify a ciphering key (COUNT value) for security enhancement.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an organic light emitting diode display device including: a substrate having an emitting area and a non-emitting area; an insulating layer on the substrate, the insulating layer including a plurality of convex portions, a plurality of connecting portions and at least one wall in the emitting area, a height of the at least one wall is greater than a height of the plurality of convex portions; a first electrode on the substrate; an emitting layer on the first electrode; and a second electrode on the emitting layer, the first electrode, the emitting layer and the second electrode constituting a light emitting diode.

Abstract: A tube heat exchange reactor for carrying out an endothermic catalytic reaction. The tube heat exchange reactor includes: an outer tube with a first and a second end, where the first end is an inlet end and where the second end is a closed end, an inner tube coaxially arranged within the outer tube and spaced apart from the outer tube, where at least a part of the inner tube holds a bed of catalyst material susceptible for induction heating and where the inner tube has an inlet end and an outlet end, an induction coil placed within the annular space confined between the outer and the inner tube, and a power source arranged to supply alternating current to the induction coil in order to generate an alternating magnetic field within at least a part of the inner tube.

Abstract: A pixel driver includes a plurality of stages. Each of the plurality of stages includes a pixel driving signal generator configured to generate a pixel driving signal, a shift register configured to receive image data and the pixel driving signal and to generate an output control signal for determining whether to output the pixel driving signal based on the image data and the pixel driving signal, and a selection circuit configured to selectively output the pixel driving signal in response to the output control signal.

Abstract: A laser scanning system for capturing an image of a specimen is described herein. The laser scanning system includes a light source configured to emit a light beam for illuminating the specimen, a scanning unit including a plurality of reflectors for scanning the light beam along first and second axes, and a data acquisition unit configured to control acquisition of the image. The laser scanning system can include a control circuit configured to receive a reference clock signal for the first reflector and generate a synchronization clock signal based on the reference clock signal. The laser scanning system can include a synchronization controller configured to control the scanning unit and the data acquisition unit. The synchronization controller can be configured to receive the synchronization clock signal, receive a plurality of imaging parameters, and generate a plurality of control signals based on the synchronization clock signal and the imaging parameters.

Abstract: A method for radiation dosimetry includes measuring an impedance of a tumor and a tissue surrounding the tumor in a patient using electrical impedance tomography, radiating the tumor in the patient with an emitted dosage and with or without thermal treatment, measuring an impedance change attributable directly or indirectly to radiation in the tumor and/or the surrounding tissue using electrical impedance tomography and continuing, adjusting, or stopping radiation of the tumor based on the measure of impedance change.

Abstract: Disclosed are a laser bonding apparatus and a laser bonding method capable of bonding an electronic component to a three-dimensional structure having a regular or irregular shape in a curved portion such as an automobile tail lamp or a headlamp. The laser bonding apparatus and method for a three-dimensional structure may prevent misalignment and poor bonding of the electronic component with respect to the three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: A resonator circuit device. This device can include a piezoelectric layer having a front-side electrode and a back-side electrode spatially configured on opposite sides of the piezoelectric layer. Each electrode has a connection region and a resonator region. Each electrode also includes a partial mass-loaded structure configured within a vicinity of its connection region. The front-side electrode and the back-side electrode are spatially configured in an anti-symmetrical manner with the resonator regions of both electrodes at least partially overlapping and the first and second connection regions on opposing sides. This configuration provides a symmetric acoustic impedance profile for improved Q factor and can reduce the issues of misalignment or unbalanced boundary conditions associated with conventional single mass-loaded perimeter configurations.

Abstract: In a semiconductor device, a first active area, a second active area, and a third active area are formed on a substrate. A first gate electrode is formed on the first active area, a second gate electrode is formed on the second active area, and a third gate electrode is formed on the third active area. The first gate electrode has a first P-work-function metal layer, a first capping layer, a first N-work-function metal layer, a first barrier metal layer, and a first conductive layer. The second gate electrode has a second capping layer, a second N-work-function metal layer, a second barrier metal layer, and a second conductive layer. The third gate electrode has a second P-work-function metal layer, a third capping layer, a third N-work-function metal layer, and a third barrier metal layer. The third gate electrode does not have the first and second conductive layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an articulated model registration method and apparatus which three-dimensionally restore an articulated model of a body, such as a hand, an upper body, and a whole body, from an image and to acquire a two-dimensional landmark from a two-dimensional image to generate and estimate a three-dimensional articulated model corresponding thereto.

Abstract: A method of securing brake booster negative pressure is provided. The method includes operating a purge pump that is connected to a canister having evaporation gas absorbed thereon and a brake booster and determining whether the evaporation gas is injected into an intake pipe by the operation of the purge pump. Whether a negative pressure of the brake booster is insufficient is determined and when the evaporation gas is being injected into the intake pipe and the negative pressure is insufficient, a degree of opening of a valve provided in a line connecting the canister and the purge pump is adjusted.