Abstract: A peptide is described herein that has: (i) a simple structure compared to existing natural human erythropoietin, thus capable of easily passing through a tissue-blood barrier, (ii) excellent bioactivity with respect to cell-protecting activity, (iii) a low manufacturing cost, thus being economically advantageous, and (iv) no side effects on cell proliferation. Also, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the erythropoietin-derived peptide described herein as an active ingredient is described. The pharmaceutical composition may be used for preventing or treating cell damage-related illnesses, such as stroke, mechanical damage or ischemic damage to the nervous system, myocardial infarction, retinal damage, and diabetes. Also, the described pharmaceutical composition may be used for preventing cell damage.

Abstract: A digital broadcast signal for use in a digital television receiver includes a rating region table carrying rating information for multiple geographical regions, and a master guide table carrying information related to the rating region table. The master guide table includes a version number field defining a version number of the rating region table and at least one effective time field defining an effective time of the version number. The effective time represents a time after which a use of the rating region table is permitted. For example, it may be represented by a number of global positioning system (GPS) seconds since a coordinated universal time (UTC). The effective time field is included in a descriptor within the master guide table.

Abstract: A digital television signal for use in a digital television receiver includes a rating region table carrying rating information for multiple geographical regions. The rating region table includes a multiple string structure containing a multiple string structure which represents a name of a dimension, rating value information defining one or more rating values associated with the dimension, and a data field including information specifying a change mode of the rating value information. The change mode indicates whether and how the rating value information is changed. For example, it may indicate whether there is a change in the rating value information. If there is, it may further indicate whether a new rating value is simply appended or any existing rating value has been changed or deleted. In addition, it may further indicate whether the dimension is a valid dimension.

Abstract: The present invention provides the biochip prepared by the gelation, the preparation thereof, and the method of using the same. The biochip of the present invention is the biochip, unlike the prior biochip with the biomaterials adhered covalently to the surface of the chip substrate, wherein the biomaterials are contained in the pores of the gel-type of spot and encapsulated by the gel-type of spot, said spot being integrated and immobilized on the chip substrate.

Abstract: A 3D virtual simulation system and method that provide decision-making information for selection and purchase of eyeglasses is presented. The system is comprised of four major units: 3D graphic simulation unit, contents delivery unit intelligent, Customer Relation Management (CRM) unit and back-office unit. 3D graphic simulation unit generates 3D face models of a user face and eyeglasses, and fit those objects automatically on networked platforms at real-time. The 3D face model is created from photo images of the face with options to select hair models. The 3D eyeglasses model is generated by a systematic reverse engineering process with specially designed measuring device. Graphic simulation unit transacts with intelligent CRM unit, so that user behavior is tracked down for push-marketing activity. Contents are delivered in a form of service-on-demand and ASP (Application Service Provider).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma display panel, and more particularly, to a method of driving a plasma display panel. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method of driving the plasma display panel driven includes the steps of alternately applying a first sustain pulse to scan electrode lines and sustain electrode lines in a sustain period, applying a second sustain pulse having a pulse width wider than that of a first sustain pulse as a last sustain pulse in the sustain period, and before the second sustain pulse is applied, applying a wall charge enhanced pulse to one of the scan electrode lines and the sustain electrode lines. Accordingly, according to the present invention, a strong sustain discharge is generated by the last sustain pulse. Thus, sufficient wall charges necessary for a next erase address period can be formed and an erroneous discharge can be thus prevented.