Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a plasma processing apparatus includes a chamber configured to perform a plasma process, an upper plate on the chamber, an antenna under the upper plate and the antenna is configured to generate plasma in the chamber, an upper insulator between the upper plate and the antenna and the upper insulator covers a top of the antenna, a lower insulator covering a bottom of the antenna, an antenna support ring configured to fix the antenna to the upper plate, and a metal gasket adhered to the antenna support ring.

Abstract: A rotor reducing stress concentration generated by centrifugal force, the rotor having interference fit between a reinforcing ring and the external circumference of a rotor cylinder or rotor cylinder having a hole, wherein the rotor preliminarily rotates at high speed so that the rotor is plastic-deformed in advance, so that less plastic-deformation occurs even when the rotor rotates at high speed compared to the case where plastic deformation is not performed in advance.

Abstract: A TFT array substrate includes a gate line, a gate electrode, and a gate pad on a substrate, each of which including stacked layers of a first metal and a transparent conductive material, respectively, a pixel electrode formed of the transparent conductive material, a gate insulation layer on the substrate including the gate line and the gate electrode, the gate insulation layer having first and second open areas exposing the pixel electrode and the gate pad, a semiconductor layer formed on the gate insulation layer, a data line crossing the gate line to define a sub-pixel region, a source electrode diverging from the data line, a drain electrode spaced apart from the source electrode and connected to the pixel electrode, a data pad at an end of the data line; a masking layer covering the data line, the source electrode and the drain electrode, and an oxidation-prevention layer covering the gate pad and the data pad.

Abstract: A method of controlling a picture quality of a flat panel display for automatically analyzing a shape, a size, and brightness of a display stain of indeterminate shape having an irregular pattern, and compensating brightness of the display stain of indeterminate shape on the basis of the analyzed result is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a transmission oil cooler. The cooler includes heat exchange tubes stacked one on top of another. Each heat exchange tube comprises an upper plate and a lower plate coupled to each other. Recesses are formed in each of facing surfaces of the upper and lower plates. The recesses of the upper plate cross over the recesses of the lower plate. Ridges and valleys are alternately formed on the upper and lower plates. Each heat exchange tubes has, on opposite ends thereof, an inlet port and an outlet port. An upper flange is provided around each of the inlet port and the outlet port. A lower flange is provided around each of the inlet port and the outlet port. The upper flange and the lower flanges of the adjacent heat exchange tubes are coupled to each other by fitting.

Abstract: A switching control circuit for a scan driving unit or a sustain driving unit of a plasma display panel driving device is disclosed. The switching control circuit includes a level shift circuit configured to generate a level-shifted signal by level shifting a control signal to a level referenced to a negative reference voltage, where the control signal was referenced to a ground voltage. The switching control circuit also includes a driver IC configured to amplify the level-shifted signal, and a switching circuit configured to perform a switching operation corresponding to the output signal.

Abstract: An input device and a method for providing an input device are provided. The input device assembly includes a base, a sensor support, and a scissor mechanism attached to the base and the sensor support. The scissor mechanism allows for only substantially uniform translation of the sensor support towards the base in response to a force biasing the sensor support substantially towards the base.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a gate line and a data line intersecting each other on a substrate. The liquid crystal display device further includes a photo sensing device and a first thin film transistor (“TFT”) located at an intersection area of the gate line. The photo sensing device operates to sense an ambient light and includes a storage capacitor to store charge generated by light. The photo sensing device is drive by a driving voltage other than the data voltage.

Abstract: A plasma display device including a plasma display panel (PDP), a temperature detector for detecting temperature of the PDP, a driver for applying a driving voltage to a scan electrode, and a controller for generating a control signal to control the driver according to the temperature. The driver includes a transistor and first and second resistors. The transistor is coupled between a first power source and the scan electrode. The first power source supplies a scan voltage to the scan electrode. At least one of the first resistor and the second resistor is a variable resistor having a resistance that varies according to the control signal of the controller. A low discharge due to high temperature can be reduced or prevented, and the number of power sources of the plasma display device can be reduced.

Abstract: A TFT array substrate includes a gate line, a gate electrode, and a gate pad on a substrate, each of which including stacked layers of a first metal and a transparent conductive material, respectively, a pixel electrode formed of the transparent conductive material, a gate insulation layer on the substrate including the gate line and the gate electrode, the gate insulation layer having first and second open areas exposing the pixel electrode and the gate pad, a semiconductor layer formed on the gate insulation layer, a data line crossing the gate line to define a sub-pixel region, a source electrode diverging from the data line, a drain electrode spaced apart from the source electrode and connected to the pixel electrode, a data pad at an end of the data line; a masking layer covering the data line, the source electrode and the drain electrode, and an oxidation-prevention layer covering the gate pad and the data pad.

Abstract: A plasma etching apparatus having an upper electrode, a lower electrode corresponding to the upper electrode, to place a substrate on, and a high frequency power generator to generate plasma by applying high frequency power to the upper electrode or the lower electrode, wherein a distance between the upper electrode and the lower electrode varies discontinuously on a portion of opposite surfaces of the electrodes by varying the shape of the upper electrode.

Abstract: An inductively-coupled antenna (ICP) in a plasma generating apparatus comprises an inner antenna segment having an annular shape and at least one outer antenna segment approximately concentrically placed outside of the inner antenna segment, and connected to the inner antenna segment in series, wherein at least one of the inner antenna segments and the outer antenna segments have a plurality of annular coils connected in parallel with each other and having a different diameter from each other. Accordingly, the present invention provides an ICP antenna and plasma generating apparatus using the same having a simple structure, a reduced inductance, and an improved uniformity of plasma density.

Abstract: A mechanism for driving a plurality of door plates of an air conditioning system for an automobile. An actuator generates a rotating force and has an output shaft. A main gear plate is secured to the output shaft of the actuator for being integrally rotated therewith. The main gear plate has a plurality of first toothed portions and a plurality of non-meshed rotation guide arms. The first toothed portions are formed on a circumferential outer surface of the main gear plate such that they are circumferentially spaced apart one from another. The non-meshed rotation guide arms are formed on a one surface of the main gear plate such that they are circumferentially spaced apart one from another and extend radially. A plurality of driving levers are fixed to the plurality of door plates, respectively.

Abstract: A high temperature superconductor bearing is disclosed which provide a strong levitation force and thus enable the construction of a horizontal-axle flywheel energy storage system. The bearing includes a magnet journal made of high temperature superconductor films, and a stator formed of a plurality of high temperature superconductors installed opposite to the high temperature superconductor magnet journal or the magnet journal for thereby off-setting the force such as the weight applied to the rotor using a magnetic pressure.

Abstract: A high temperature superconductor bearing is disclosed which provide a strong levitation force and thus enable the construction of a horizontal-axle flywheel energy storage system. The bearing includes a magnet journal made of high temperature superconductor films, and a stator formed of a plurality of high temperature superconductors installed opposite to the high temperature superconductor magnet journal or the magnet journal for thereby off-setting the force such as the weight applied to the rotor using a magnetic pressure.