Abstract: Provided is a large-capacity metal catalyst support and a catalytic converter using the same, in which a number of unit catalyst support blocks are changed in a form of being effectively assembled so as to be applied to a catalytic converter that is required for processing a large amount of exhaust gas such as large vessels or plants employing a number of large-scale internal combustion engines, or large food processing devices, to thus easily assemble the unit catalyst support blocks into a large-scale assembled structure. The catalyst support includes: a number of unit catalyst support blocks in which cell formation bodies formed of a number of hollow cells that are aligned in a longitudinal direction are accommodated and stacked in a polygonal supporter wherein a catalyst is coated on the surfaces of the hollow cells; and a number of assembly members each for fixing a pair of adjacent supports that mutually contact between the stacked unit catalyst support blocks.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and method of controlling a broadcast in a mobile terminal are provided, by which whether to update channel/program relevant data is determined by checking a presence or absence of modification of previously stored channel/program relevant data in a simple manner. The present invention includes a memory storing channel/program relevant data, a wireless communication unit receiving first channel/program relevant data, and a controller determining whether the received first channel/program relevant data matches first channel/program relevant data stored in the memory, controlling the wireless communication unit to receive entire channel/program relevant data if the received first channel/program relevant data does not match the stored first channel/program relevant data, and updating the stored first channel/program relevant data with reference to the received entire channel/program relevant data.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to scan for available frequency bands, and a controller configured to assign a frequency band identification information to each available frequency band and to assign channel identification information to each channel included in a corresponding available frequency band.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas sensor, including: a sensor substrate provided with an electrode; and a thin layer of sensor material formed by spraying a solution in which metal oxide nanoparticles are dispersed onto the sensor substrate. The gas sensor is advantageous in that a sensor material is formed into a porous thin layer containing metal oxide nanoparticles having a large specific surface area, thus realizing high sensitivity on the ppb scale and a high reaction rate. Further, the gas sensor is advantageous in that it can be manufactured at room temperature, and the thickness of a sensor material can be easily adjusted by adjusting the spray time, so that a thin gas sensor or a thick gas sensor can be easily manufactured.

Abstract: A method for providing traffic information includes registering a schedule containing the request details of a request for traffic information, receiving real-time traffic data for a time duration in advance of a traffic information provision time, and creating traffic information using the real-time traffic data at the traffic information provision time, and providing the traffic information. A related apparatus is also provided. The traffic information providing method and apparatus reduces an initial waiting duration for the provision of real-time traffic information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic electrolyte composition for supercapacitors and a method for preparation thereof. The invention discloses a thixotropic organic electrolyte composition comprising an organic solvent, a salt, and hydrophilic oxide particles. The thixotropic organic electrolyte composition of this invention is a gel or a solid at normal temperature, by overcoming the disadvantages possessed by existing liquid organic electrolytes, and thereby to realize long service life of supercapacitors as well as to secure safety.

Abstract: A pen input device and method for a pen computing system. This device includes a touch screen panel mounted on a display screen, an electronic device interfaced with the panel, and a pen for inputting data. When a user handwrites a character, or a symbol on the screen panel, a stream of points is displayed on the touch screen panel to express the handwritten character equivalent to a character handwritten on a paper using a pen. When a user draws a boundary line having a specific shape on the touch screen panel using a pen, the pen input device forms a new entry field inside the boundary line. The user can enter a handwritten character or number in the entry field. In response to this entry, the pen input device converts the entered handwritten character or symbol to a computer text or instruction word. The pen input device also enables the user to determine the attributes and size of the generated entry field.

Abstract: Provided is a drying heater, a heating unit for drying laundry using the same, a drying control system and control method thereof that reduces electric power consumption of the drying heater to supply high temperature dry air to the inside of a drum in a washing machine or a laundry drying machine, to thus simplify structure of the drying heater and reduce a manufacturing cost. The drying control method includes the step of applying a first electric power from a first drive power supply to a drying heater when a drum internal temperature is lower than a preset temperature, and applying a second electric power from a second drive power supply which is relatively smaller than the first electric power to the drying heater when the drum internal temperature is higher than the preset temperature. The drying heater includes a surface-shaped heat generation member made of a low thermal density strip style metal thin plate.

Abstract: Provided is a pipe having an anti-freezing function including a strip type surface heating element which is capable of having a function of preventing the pipe from freezing and bursting, and a fabricating method thereof, in which the pipe is a relatively thin film and includes a surface heating element therein. The anti-freezing pipe includes: a ribbon heater which has a strip type surface heating element which emits heat when electric power is applied to both ends of at least one strip, and the strips are arranged with an interval in parallel with each other when the strip type surface heating element is formed with a number of strips, and an insulation layer which is coated on the outer circumference of the strip type surface heating element in a plate form, and which is spirally wound to form a cylindrical shape; and a spiral junction portion which pins side surfaces of the spirally wound ribbon heater.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal having QWERTY keys and a method for outputting Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) signals thereof are disclosed. The user inputs information including alphabetic characters that is requested by a directory system, while viewing the alphabetic characters marked on the QWERTY keys. The mobile communication terminal outputs DTMF signals of symbols marked on the input QWERTY keys identical to the DTMF signals of the corresponding symbols of keys arrayed in a conventional 3×4 key array format. The alphabetic keys of the QWERTY keys output DTMF signals identical to those of the keys of the 3×4 array format in an alphabet input mode. Therefore, the user can easily input information requested by the directory system while viewing the symbols marked on the QWERTY keys, without requiring the user to memorize the array of alphabetic characters of the 3×4 key array format.

Abstract: A traffic information display method includes creating a highest-level traffic information selection menu among traffic information categorized in multiple levels, and displaying the created traffic information selection menu, creating a low-level menu including associated travel speed data, and displaying the created low-level traffic information selection menu and repeating the creation of the low-level menu until the lowest-level menu is displayed.

Abstract: Provided is a surface heater using a strip type surface heating element and a fabricating method thereof, in which the surface heater can be embodied into a thin film form using a metallic surface heating element which has a specific resistance value appropriate as a heat wire and is formed of a strip style, where the strip type surface heating element can be sequentially produced at an inexpensive cost. The surface heater includes: the strip type surface heating element in which a number of strips which are obtained by slitting a metallic thin film are arranged with an interval in parallel with each other and both ends of each adjacent strip are connected with each other; and an insulation layer which is coated on the outer circumference of the strip type surface heating element in a plate form.

Abstract: A method for allowing users to set a display of desired indicator icons indicating states of a wireless mobile terminal such as a battery status and a received signal strength. The method includes the steps of selecting an indicator setting menu, selecting an indicator icon desired by a user, selecting a display mode of the indicator icon, and then determining whether to apply or cancel the indicator icon's selection.

Abstract: Provided is a catalyst converter for purifying exhaust gas and a method for manufacturing the catalyst converter, in which a heater is disposed between inner/outer monoliths, to thereby heighten a heat transfer efficiency and induce a uniform catalytic reaction, and to thereby enhance a processing performance, and minimize an electric power consumption and miniaturize a device. The catalyst converter includes: a heater having a winding portion which is wound so as to have a space therein and a pair of electric power terminals; inner and outer monoliths which are inserted in the inner and outer circumferential portions of the heater winding portion wherein each of the inner and outer monoliths includes a number of hollow cells on the surfaces of which catalysts have been coated and which are formed in the lengthy direction; and a housing in which a support assembly is assembled.

Abstract: A keypad display method of a portable device includes initializing by partitioning a keypad display area and storing each partition area corresponding to individual gradients; checking whether the operation mode requires a keypad display; displaying a keypad in a specific area of a screen; detecting the gradient of the portable device; selecting the partition area corresponding to the detected gradient; and expanding and displaying the selected partition area. The apparatus includes a gradient sensing unit; a storage unit of expanded partition area information for each gradient; a control unit selecting expanded partition area information corresponding to the gradient; and a display area management unit reconfiguring information to be displayed according to the expanded partition area information.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a wireless communication unit configured to scan at least one frequency band and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to generate a channel list comprising broadcast channels individually having signal strength that meets a reference value, each of the broadcast channels being assigned to the scanned at least one frequency band and update the channel list based upon a repeated scan of the at least one frequency band performed by the wireless communication unit.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and method of controlling a broadcast in a mobile terminal are provided, by which whether to update channel/program relevant data is determined by checking a presence or absence of modification of previously stored channel/program relevant data in a simple manner. The present invention includes a memory storing channel/program relevant data, a wireless communication unit receiving first channel/program relevant data, and a controller determining whether the received first channel/program relevant data matches first channel/program relevant data stored in the memory, controlling the wireless communication unit to receive entire channel/program relevant data if the received first channel/program relevant data does not match the stored first channel/program relevant data, and updating the stored first channel/program relevant data with reference to the received entire channel/program relevant data.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to scan for available frequency bands, and a controller configured to assign a frequency band identification information to each available frequency band and to assign channel identification information to each channel included in a corresponding available frequency band.

Abstract: A function for identifying a current position of a user and providing information about a route to a desired destination is implemented. A mobile communication terminal with a navigation system accurately determines an initial position using a global positioning system (GPS) satellite constellation and a GPS signal intensity and provides a personal navigation service with an improved accuracy.

Abstract: An emergency call system and a control method thereof are provided for notifying a third party of an emergency situation using a mobile communication terminal. The emergency call system includes a calling terminal, a base station (BS), and a management server. When recognizing the emergency situation of a registered subscriber, the management server notifies an emergency reception center of the emergency situation. The calling terminal generates and transmits first and second emergency messages. The first emergency message includes an emergency notification message, a phone number of at least one called terminal (recipient), and BS identification information, and the second emergency message includes the emergency notification message and the subscriber's phone number. The BS receives the first and second emergency messages, and transfers the received first and second emergency messages to the management server and the at least one called terminal.