Abstract: A method for pre-lithiation of a negative electrode is disclosed, including the steps of: producing a lithium metal laminate which includes i) lithium metal foil; and ii) a buffer layer including carbonaceous material particles, inorganic compound particles, polymer compound particles or their combination, and coated on one surface of the lithium metal foil; producing a negative electrode including a negative electrode current collector, and a negative electrode active material layer formed on at least one surface of the negative electrode current collector; and laminating the lithium metal laminate with the negative electrode in such a manner that the buffer layer of the lithium metal laminate is in contact with the negative electrode active material layer. A lithium metal laminate used for the method is also provided. The pre-lithiation of a negative electrode that includes a buffer layer reduces the problem of rapid volumetric swelling occurring.

Abstract: A depth-wise convolution acceleration device using an MAC array processor structure according to the present invention may include a data output unit, which receives a data of each row of the image from the data buffer and inputs the data into convolution operation blocks while shifting the data N?1 times according to the kernel size (N×N) and a weight output unit, which receives the kernel data from the kernel buffer and sequentially inputs a weight value constituting the kernel data to each of the row convolution operation blocks, and inputs the weight delaying by N clocks if the row increases as N rows.

Abstract: Disclosed are a backside illuminated image sensor and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, a backside illuminated image sensor and a method of manufacturing the backside illuminated image sensor include a light scattering portion in a substrate configured to converge a path of incident light to a photoelectric conversion structure, thereby preventing cross-talk between adjacent pixels and increasing light sensitivity.

Abstract: A display device includes: a first pixel electrode disposed in a first emission area, on a substrate; an insulating layer covering edges of the first pixel electrode; a first light-emitting layer disposed on the first pixel electrode and the insulating layer; a first common electrode disposed on the first light-emitting layer; banks disposed on the insulating layer and surrounding the first emission area; and a first organic pattern surrounding the first emission area, disposed on the banks, and including the same material as the first light-emitting layer. Side surfaces of each of the banks are spaced apart from side surfaces of the insulating layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a backside illuminated image sensor and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, a backside illuminated image sensor and a method of manufacturing the backside illuminated image sensor include a plurality of sequential layers have different refractive indexes to extend a path of incident light passing through a lens, thereby increasing sensitivity.

Abstract: A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes first lithium metal phosphate particles, each first lithium metal phosphate particle having a secondary particle shape formed by aggregation of primary particles and having an average particle diameter (D50) in a range from 5 ?m to 10 ?m, second lithium metal phosphate particles, each having a single particle and having an average particle diameter in a range from 1 ?m to 3 ?m, and third lithium metal phosphate particles, each having a single particle shape and having an average particle diameter less than 1 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for forming a composite polymer film, a method for preparing the composition for forming a composite polymer film, a composite polymer film and a method for preparing the composite polymer film. The composition for forming a composite polymer film comprises: a fluorine-based polymer solution comprising a fluorine-based polymer; and polyvinylidene fluoride nanoparticles dispersed in the fluorine-based polymer solution. The method for preparing the composition for forming a composite polymer film comprises the steps of: preparing a fluorine-based polymer solution comprising a fluorine-based polymer; and dispersing polyvinylidene fluoride nanoparticles in the fluorine-based polymer solution. The composite polymer film comprises: a polymer matrix formed from a fluorine-based polymer; and polyvinylidene fluoride nanoparticles dispersed in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: A method of preparing a negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery, which includes forming a negative electrode mixture layer including a negative electrode active material on a negative electrode current collector, disposing lithium metal powder on at least a part of the negative electrode mixture layer, pressing the negative electrode mixture layer on which the lithium metal powder is disposed, wetting the pressed negative electrode mixture layer with a first electrolyte solution, and drying the wet negative electrode mixture layer. A battery including the negative electrode of the present invention has enhanced rapid charge/discharge characteristics and enhanced lifespan characteristics.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a photoresist coater applying a photoresist film on a substrate, a humidifier increasing an amount of moisture in an ambient to which the photoresist film on the substrate is exposed, and an exposer irradiating the photoresist film exposed to the ambient having the increased amount of moisture with light. The humidifier is disposed between the photoresist coater and the exposer.

Abstract: Provided is a ceiling storage system capable of correcting a working position and constantly checking stability of a structure by detecting an amount of change in a facility. According to the ceiling storage system, a transport vehicle moves to an upper portion of a first storage area of a plurality of storage areas in a state of gripping an article, and the transport vehicle measures a first distance value between the transport vehicle and the first storage area using a distance sensor and measures a relative position value between the transport vehicle and the first storage area using a vision sensor, before unloading the article from the first storage area.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for intra-prediction coding of video data are provided. The apparatus includes a decoder that is configured to decode, from a bitstream, a syntax element indicating an intra-prediction type of a current block of the video data, and an intra-predictor that is configured to generate a prediction block for the current block by selectively performing matrix based intra-prediction or regular intra-prediction based on the intra-prediction type of the current block indicated by the syntax element.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for intra-prediction coding of video data are provided. The apparatus includes a decoder that is configured to decode, from a bitstream, a syntax element indicating an intra-prediction type of a current block of the video data, and an intra-predictor that is configured to generate a prediction block for the current block by selectively performing matrix based intra-prediction or regular intra-prediction based on the intra-prediction type of the current block indicated by the syntax element.

Abstract: A system according to various embodiments may comprise: a first electronic device including a user interface and a communication circuit; at least one processor which is a part of the first electronic device or remotely communicates with the first electronic device; and at least one memory residing in the first electronic device or residing outside the first electronic device.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system and method are disclosed herein. The system includes a processor which implements the method, including: receiving by an input unit a first user input including a request to execute a task using at least one of the electronic device or an external device, transmitting by a wireless communication unit first data associated with the first user input to an external server, receiving a first response from the external server including information associated with at least one of the first user input and a sequence of electronic device states for performing at least a portion of the task, receiving a second user input assigning at least one of a voice command and a touch operation received by a touch screen display as the request to perform the task, and transmitting second data associated with the second user input to the external server.

Abstract: A fireproof shutter includes a frame having an opening through which a transport rail for movement of a transport vehicle passes, the opening being divided into an upper opening and a lower opening based on the transport rail, an upper door mounted on the frame and configured to open and close the upper opening, and a lower door mounted on the frame and configured to open and close the lower opening.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system and method are disclosed herein. The system includes a processor which implements the method, including: receiving by an input unit a first user input including a request to execute a task using at least one of the electronic device or an external device, transmitting by a wireless communication unit first data associated with the first user input to an external server, receiving a first response from the external server including information associated with at least one of the first user input and a sequence of electronic device states for performing at least a portion of the task, receiving a second user input assigning at least one of a voice command and a touch operation received by a touch screen display as the request to perform the task, and transmitting second data associated with the second user input to the external server.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system and method are disclosed herein. The system includes a processor which implements the method, including: receiving by an input unit a first user input including a request to execute a task using at least one of the electronic device or an external device, transmitting by a wireless communication unit first data associated with the first user input to an external server, receiving a first response from the external server including information associated with at least one of the first user input and a sequence of electronic device states for performing at least a portion of the task, receiving a second user input assigning at least one of a voice command and a touch operation received by a touch screen display as the request to perform the task, and transmitting second data associated with the second user input to the external server.

Abstract: A system according to various embodiments may comprise: a first electronic device including a user interface and a communication circuit; at least one processor which is a part of the first electronic device or remotely communicates with the first electronic device; and at least one memory residing in the first electronic device or residing outside the first electronic device.

Abstract: A method of receiving a recommendation of Point of Interest (POI) information from a place recommending apparatus is provided. The method includes sending a POI information recommendation request to the place recommending apparatus using sensor data and receiving a recommendation response to the POI information recommendation request from the place recommending apparatus based on user-desired environment information.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system and method are disclosed herein. The system includes a processor which implements the method, including: receiving by an input unit a first user input including a request to execute a task using at least one of the electronic device or an external device, transmitting by a wireless communication unit first data associated with the first user input to an external server, receiving a first response from the external server including information associated with at least one of the first user input and a sequence of electronic device states for performing at least a portion of the task, receiving a second user input assigning at least one of a voice command and a touch operation received by a touch screen display as the request to perform the task, and transmitting second data associated with the second user input to the external server.