Abstract: A transcoding method and apparatus and a motion vector interpolation method. The transcoding method and apparatus convert moving picture data from one encoding format to another encoding format. The transcoding method includes (a) decoding an image coded in a first encoding method and then obtaining encoding mode information and motion vector information of each block of the image; (b) selecting at least one of available encoding modes of a second encoding method based on the encoding mode information of each block of the decoded image; and (c) performing a motion estimation process on each block of the decoded image in the at least one selected encoding mode and then determining an optimal encoding mode for each block of the decoded image based on the motion estimation result(s).

Abstract: In a piezoelectric actuator for an ink-jet printhead, and a method of forming the same, formed on a flow path plate having a pressurizing chamber, the piezoelectric actuator for applying a driving force for ink ejection to the pressurizing chamber, the piezoelectric actuator includes a lower electrode formed on the flow path plate, a bonding pad formed on the flow path plate to be insulated from the lower electrode, wherein a driving circuit for voltage application is bonded to an upper surface of the bonding pad, a piezoelectric layer formed on the lower electrode at a position corresponding to the pressurizing chamber, wherein an end of the piezoelectric layer extends onto the bonding pad, and an upper electrode formed on the piezoelectric layer, wherein an end of the upper electrode extends beyond the end of the piezoelectric layer and contacts the upper surface of the bonding pad.

Abstract: Amlodipine camsylate of the present invention is a crystalline salt of amlodipine suitable for pharmaceutical formulation, which is prepared by using low toxic camphor sulfonic acid to meet required pharmaceutical properties for treating cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: A method for real-time detection of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is provided. The method includes: manufacturing a reactor having a plurality of electrodes; immobilizing a PCR primer to surfaces of electrodes; injecting a mixture for a PCR into the reactor to perform the PCR on the surfaces of electrodes and measuring an impedance of the PCR product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a four-in pump which includes: a gear box (21) being arranged between a first and a second cylinder blocks (100 and 200), a gearing means (1) arranged within the gearbox (21) being connected with a driving shaft (13) of a motor (11), four eccentric shafts ES1 through ES4 being mounted for possibly performing eccentric rotational motion, on the gearing means (1), respectively, four pistons (120, 160, 220, 260) respectively mounted on the eccentric shafts ES1 through ES4 being arranged on an upper and a lower volume chambers (110 and 150) of the first cylinder block (100) and on an upper and a lower volume chambers (210 and 250) of the second cylinder block (200), respectively.

Abstract: A light concentrator for an optical antenna gradually narrows from the light receiving end to the end in contact with a light detector, and has a refractive index that gradually increases from the first to the second end, to afford a greater acceptance angle for the incoming optical signal. The increase may occur in stages of corresponding layers of the light concentrator, the layers being arranged in order of increase in refractive index from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for managing mobility of mobile nodes between heterogeneous networks in an IP-based mobile communication system including a plurality of access nodes for providing an IP service to mobile nodes located in their service areas and a neighbor graph server for supporting connection to the access nodes by the mobile nodes. The method includes classifying the access nodes according to available service level; classifying the mobile nodes according to required service level, generating service level neighbor graphs each including access nodes supporting the same service level; generating a mapping table for mapping the mobile nodes to the neighbor graphs according to service level required by the mobile node; and supporting movement of a mobile node between networks using the neighbor graph and the mapping table.

Abstract: A protein conjugate having a prolonged in vivo half-life of a physiological activity, comprising i) a physiologically active polypeptide, ii) a biocompatible non-peptidic polymer, and iii) an immunoglobulin, is useful for the development of a peptide drug due to the enhanced in vivo stability and prolonged half-life in blood, while reducing the possibility of inducing an immune response.

Abstract: A projection display apparatus with red (R), green (G), and blue (B) monochromatic cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and three projection lenses, disposed in front of the R, G, and B monochromatic CRTs respectively, along with a screen having a predetermined curvature concave in a view direction to control a view distance and focus the light rays projected from the respective projection lenses. The screen includes a Fresnel screen converting the light rays incident from the projection lenses to have predetermined optical directional characteristics in an optical axis direction, and a Lenticular screen, disposed in front of the Fresnel screen and having a curvature corresponding to the Fresnel screen, for forming images from the light rays passing through the Fresnel screen, controlling a view angle, and enhancing an entire screen luminance. The view distance is determined based on a focal length and a curvature radius of the Fresnel screen.

Abstract: A shift register having an amorphous silicon thin film transistor for decreasing a distortion of the output signal is disclosed. In the shift register having a plurality of stages for shifting an input signal using first and second driving voltages, first and second clock signals and a start pulse, each of said plurality of stages includes an output buffer for selectively applying any one of the first and second clock signals and the second driving voltage to an output line under control of first and second nodes; a pre-charger for pre-charging the first driving voltage into the first node in response to said start pulse; a second node controller for selectively supplying the first and second driving voltages to the second node in such a manner to be opposite to the first node using said start pulse and an output signal of the next stage; and a first node controller for supplying the second driving voltage to the first node in a time interval excluding the time interval for said pre-charging.

Abstract: This invention is about a novel Biomolecule Transduction Motif (BTM), Mph-1 peptide, which has a potential to transduce many biological response modifiers effectively into the cytoplasm, intracellular organelles or nucleus of prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells in vivo and in vitro, and the related technological methods using Mph-1 BTM. This Mph-1 BTM can be used for Durg Delivery System, development of new recombinant protein vaccines or DNA/RNA vaccines, gene and protein theraphy, production of pharmacologically or medicinally useful proteins or pharmacomedicinal drug therapy.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor package which includes a generally planar die paddle defining multiple peripheral edge segments and including at least two slots formed therein and extending along respective ones of a pair of the peripheral edge segments thereof. The semiconductor package further comprises a plurality of first leads which are segregated into at least two sets disposed within respective ones of the slots included in the die paddle. In addition to the first leads, the semiconductor package includes a plurality of second leads which are also segregated into at least two sets extending along respective ones of at least two peripheral edge segments of the die paddle in spaced relation thereto. Electrically connected to the top surface of the die paddle is at least one semiconductor die which is electrically connected to at least some of each of the first and second leads.

Abstract: A method for minimizing handoff latencies when a handoff is performed in a wireless network. An access point (AP) or base station associated to a current wireless station (STA) allows information required for a reassociation to the STA to be propagated to handoff-capable neighboring APs or base stations. When the STA moves, a neighboring AP or base station performs the reassociation to the STA on the basis of context. When a handoff procedure is performed, the time taken to receive context of a corresponding STA is reduced, such that a fast handoff can be implemented.

Abstract: A method for minimizing handoff latencies when a handoff is performed in a wireless network. An access point (AP) or base station associated to a current wireless station (STA) allows information required for a reassociation to the STA to be propagated to handoff-capable neighboring APs or base stations. When the STA moves, a neighboring AP or base station performs the reassociation to the STA on the basis of context. When a handoff procedure is performed, the time taken to receive context of a corresponding STA is reduced, such that a fast handoff can be implemented.

Abstract: A handoff method in a mobile communication system using frequency hopping-orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (FH-OFDM). A mobile host predicts a handoff according to strength of transmission power of a currently serving base station, reserves a physical channel required for the handoff associated with at least one candidate base station, selects a handoff target base station from the at least one candidate base station, releases a channel with the serving base station, and performs data communication with the target base station through the reserved physical channel.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed that can support communications among devices contained in different piconets in a high-speed Wireless Personal Area Network. The high-speed WPAN includes a parent piconet, a newly designated child piconet using time slots allocated among devices in the parent piconet, and a bridge device which is located in the child piconet, that broadcasts information about the devices of the parent piconet and the child piconet to the devices included in the high-speed WPAN, and operates to perform a data transfer between a device in the child piconet and a device in the parent piconet. A media access control (MAC) frame structure that includes an overall capability field for indicating an overall capability of a specific device, a length field for indicating a length of a frame, and an element identifier (ID) field for identifying respective elements is used by the bridge device to facilitate communications.

Abstract: A method for minimizing handoff latencies when a handoff is performed in a wireless network. An access point (AP) or base station associated to a current wireless station (STA) allows information required for a reassociation to the STA to be propagated to handoff-capable neighboring APs or base stations. When the STA moves, a neighboring AP or base station performs the reassociation to the STA on the basis of context. When a handoff procedure is performed, the time taken to receive context of a corresponding STA is reduced, such that a fast handoff can be implemented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing obesity, comprising novel crystalline sibutramine methanesulfonate hemihydrate of formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed is a frame structure in a high-speed wireless personal area network (WPAN) and a message transmitting method thereof which enable communications among devices existing in different piconets by using a device that provides a bridging function in the IEEE 802.15.3 WPAN. In a high-speed WPAN system which includes a parent piconet having a plurality of devices and a child piconet using time slots allocated by the devices located in the parent piconet, and a bridge device located in the child piconet, that broadcasts information about the devices of the parent piconet and information about the devices of the child piconet to the devices included in the high-speed WPAN, and operates to perform a data transfer between a first specified device in the child piconet and a second specified device in the parent piconet.

Abstract: An improved wafer transfer apparatus is provided that allows the ambient atmosphere within a modified front open unified pod (“FOUP”) while the FOUP is positioned on a loading stage provided on an equipment front end module (“EFEM”). In particular, the wafer transfer apparatus includes both an injection assembly and an exhaust assembly that will be engaged when the door of the FOUP is docked to a door holder provided on the EFEM. The injection assembly may include a mass flow controller (“MFC”) for controlling the injection of purge gas(es) into the container. Similarly, the exhaust assembly may include a MFC for controlling the removal of fluid from the container. While the door is docked to the door holder, inert or less reactive gases may be introduced into the container, thereby reducing the likelihood of oxidation or contamination of the wafers therein.