Abstract: A wearable device, a charger, and a method for estimating absorbance of the wearable device are provided. The wearable device includes a spectroscope configured to emit a first light to a reference material of a charger, measure an intensity of the first light reflected from the reference material, emit a second light to a skin of a user, and measure an intensity of the second light reflected from the skin of the user; and a processor configured to determine absorbance of the skin of the user based on the intensity of the first light and the intensity of the second light.

Abstract: A spectrum measurement apparatus includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light having different wavelengths to an object; a light detector configured to receive light, which is reflected or scattered from or transmitted through the object, and to measure an intensity of the received light; and a processor configured to determine a strength of an electric signal to be applied to at least one of the plurality of light sources by using one of the plurality of light sources, and by applying the electric signal having the determined strength to the plurality of light sources to obtain a spectrum of the object.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode display device including: a timing controller that receives an image signal and a plurality of timing signals from an external system and output an image data, a gate control signal and a data control signal; a peak luminance controlling unit that calculates a peak luminance according to an average picture level of the image data and calculates a modified peak luminance by modifying the peak luminance according to one or more of a color change and a scene change of the image data; a gate driver that generates a gate signal using the gate control signal; a data driver that generates a data signal using the modified peak luminance, the image data and the data control signal; and a display panel that displays an image using the gate signal and the data signal.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body, and a strap connected to the main body, the strap being configured to be flexible. The wearable device further includes a light source disposed in the strap, the light source being configured to emit light onto a surface of a user. The wearable device further includes a spectrum portion disposed in the main body, and an optical waveguide disposed in the strap, the optical waveguide being configured to receive the emitted light traveling into and out from the surface, and transmit the received light to the spectrum portion. The wearable device further includes a detector disposed in the main body, the detector being configured to detect the transmitted light dispersing through the spectrum portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for non-invasively estimating a biological component is provided. The apparatus may include: a sensor configured to measure a calibration spectrum for a first duration and measure a biological component estimation spectrum for a second duration, based on light returning from an object; and a processor configured to remove a signal of a biological component from the calibration spectrum to obtain a background spectrum for the first duration, and estimate the biological component, based on the background spectrum and the biological component estimation spectrum, for the second duration in response to a command for measuring the biological component.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a biological component are provided. The apparatus may include a spectrum data acquirer configured to acquire spectrum data of a user by emitting light to a skin of the user and detecting the light reflected from the skin, and a processor configured to extract a user characteristic signal from the acquired spectrum data using a background signal and a first unit component spectrum and generate a second unit component spectrum personalized to the user by updating the first unit component spectrum based on the user characteristic signal.

Abstract: A wearable device, a charger, and a method for estimating absorbance of the wearable device are provided. The wearable device includes a spectroscope configured to emit a first light to a reference material of a charger, measure an intensity of the first light reflected from the reference material, emit a second light to a skin of a user, and measure an intensity of the second light reflected from the skin of the user; and a processor configured to determine absorbance of the skin of the user based on the intensity of the first light and the intensity of the second light.

Abstract: A calorie estimation apparatus and method that analyze a user's skin spectrum to determine calories of food and drink that the user has ingested are provided. The calorie estimation apparatus includes a spectrum measurer configured to measure a skin spectrum of a user; and a processor configured to determine a noise of the measured skin spectrum, and estimate calories consumed by the user based on the determined noise.

Abstract: A device and method for monitoring a user's health state by continuously measuring data on triglycerides of the user and a device for managing the user's health state are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a user health state monitoring device includes a measurement unit configured to continuously measure a triglyceride concentration level of the user for a predetermined period; an analysis unit configured to analyze a graph showing the triglyceride concentration level to acquire analytical information; and a monitoring unit configured to monitor the user's health state based on the acquired analytical information.

Abstract: A broadband surge suppression module having an optical coupling channel includes a surge protection circuit unit for eliminating or limiting a surge signal from an input digital signal, a light-emitting circuit unit for receiving an output signal of the surge protection circuit unit, converting the output signal into an optical signal, and transmitting the optical signal, a light-receiving circuit unit for receiving the optical signal from the light-emitting circuit unit, a signal restoration circuit unit for restoring a digital signal from an output signal of the light-receiving circuit unit, and a module casing unit for allowing the surge protection circuit unit, the light-emitting circuit unit, the light-receiving circuit unit, and the signal restoration circuit unit to be located therein, the module casing unit being formed to penetrate through an electromagnetic shielding wall for protecting a control system.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a blood component level, such as a blood neutral fat level or blood sugar level, is provided.

Abstract: A broadband surge suppression module having an optical coupling channel includes a surge protection circuit unit for eliminating or limiting a surge signal from an input digital signal, a light-emitting circuit unit for receiving an output signal of the surge protection circuit unit, converting the output signal into an optical signal, and transmitting the optical signal, a light-receiving circuit unit for receiving the optical signal from the light-emitting circuit unit, a signal restoration circuit unit for restoring a digital signal from an output signal of the light-receiving circuit unit, and a module casing unit for allowing the surge protection circuit unit, the light-emitting circuit unit, the light-receiving circuit unit, and the signal restoration circuit unit to be located therein, the module casing unit being formed to penetrate through an electromagnetic shielding wall for protecting a control system.

Abstract: An apparatus for verifying repeatability of a spectroscope may verify repeatability of spectrum data, measured by a spectroscope, based on repeatability verification criteria, and control the spectroscope whether or not to remeasure spectrum data.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode display device including: a timing controller that receives an image signal and a plurality of timing signals from an external system and output an image data, a gate control signal and a data control signal; a peak luminance controlling unit that calculates a peak luminance according to an average picture level of the image data and calculates a modified peak luminance by modifying the peak luminance according to one or more of a color change and a scene change of the image data; a gate driver that generates a gate signal using the gate control signal; a data driver that generates a data signal using the modified peak luminance, the image data and the data control signal; and a display panel that displays an image using the gate signal and the data signal.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body, and a strap connected to the main body, the strap being configured to be flexible. The wearable device further includes a light source disposed in the strap, the light source being configured to emit light onto a surface of a user. The wearable device further includes a spectrum portion disposed in the main body, and an optical waveguide disposed in the strap, the optical waveguide being configured to receive the emitted light traveling into and out from the surface, and transmit the received light to the spectrum portion. The wearable device further includes a detector disposed in the main body, the detector being configured to detect the transmitted light dispersing through the spectrum portion.

Abstract: A system-on-chip includes a body bias voltage generator having a voltage divider and a filter. The voltage divider includes a switched capacitor circuit and a resistor circuit. The switched capacitor circuit operates based on a first clock signal and a second clock signal. The resistor circuit outputs a first voltage through a first node, which is coupled to the switched capacitor circuit and the resistor circuit. The first and second clock signals have a same frequency. The filter performs a filtering operation on the first voltage to generate a body bias voltage.

Abstract: A variable frequency microwave pulse generator that includes a high voltage charger for charging with a high voltage, a high pressure gas tank for supplying insulation gas, and an electrode discharge unit. The electrode discharge unit includes a case, an accommodation section defined inside the case, and a pair of electrode sections disposed at one side and the other side of the accommodation section so as to face each other. The pair of electrode sections is spaced apart from each other to define a spark gap therebetween where the insulation gas supplied from the high pressure gas tank is loaded. An annular resonance recess is defined at the central portion of one electrode section of the pair of electrode sections, the depth of the resonance recess being variable in response to an adjustment knob disposed on the case being manipulated.

Abstract: A system-on-chip includes a body bias voltage generator having a voltage divider and a filter. The voltage divider includes a switched capacitor circuit and a resistor circuit. The switched capacitor circuit operates based on a first clock signal and a second clock signal. The resistor circuit outputs a first voltage through a first node, which is coupled to the switched capacitor circuit and the resistor circuit. The first and second clock signals have a same frequency. The filter performs a filtering operation on the first voltage to generate a body bias voltage.

Abstract: A biosensor cartridge includes a plasma separator, a plasma metering chamber, a mixer, and a biosensor.

Abstract: A flat panel display apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a panel configured to display an image; a glass window covering the panel; and a polarizing film attached on a surface of the glass window, wherein the polarizing film is configured to prevent the scatter of broken pieces when the glass window breaks and also prevent reflection of an external light.