Abstract: An embodiment method of operating a vehicle includes generating a minimal risk maneuver request of the vehicle in response to a determination that there is an abnormality in a state of the vehicle, in response to the minimal risk maneuver request being generated, selecting a minimal risk maneuver type from among a plurality of minimal risk maneuver types based on the state of the vehicle, and performing a minimal risk maneuver based on the selected minimal risk maneuver type.

Abstract: An embodiment method for operating a vehicle includes monitoring a state of the vehicle, determining a type of an emergency stop from a plurality of types of emergency stops based on the state of the vehicle, and executing the determined type of the emergency stop. An embodiment vehicle includes sensors, a processor configured to control automated driving of the vehicle based on state information of components of the vehicle and surrounding environment information of the vehicle detected by the sensors, and a controller configured to control an operation of the vehicle based on a control of the processor, wherein the processor is further configured to monitor a state of the vehicle, determine a type of an emergency stop from a plurality of types of emergency stops based on the state of the vehicle, and execute the determined type of the emergency stop by controlling the controller.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for non-oxidative direct conversion of methane. Specifically, in the method, a methane/hydrogen gas is introduced into an Inconel 600 reactor at a superficial velocity of 100 to 200 cm·min?1 and a catalyst is not externally introduced into the reactor. Under the conditions, a non-oxidative direct methane conversion reaction is performed in the Inconel 600 reactor. The method maximizes the reaction rate, minimizes coke formation, and increases the yields of C2 hydrocarbon compounds and aromatic compounds.

Abstract: A charger integrated circuit for charging a battery device including a first battery and a second battery connected to each other in series. The charger integrated circuit includes a first charger to be connected to a connection node between the first and second batteries, a second charger to be connected between the input voltage terminal and a high voltage terminal of the battery device, and a balancing circuit to balance voltages of the first and second batteries. The first charger is to provide a first charge current to the connection node in a first charge mode. The second charger is to directly charge the battery device by providing a second charge current to the high voltage terminal in a second charge mode.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a plurality of electrodes stacked in a first direction, a pouch case defining an inner space in which the electrode assembly is accommodated, and including a first sheet member surrounding an upper portion of the electrode assembly and a second sheet member surrounding a lower portion of the electrode assembly, a plurality of electrode tabs drawn from the plurality of electrodes in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction, and an electrode lead combined with the plurality of electrode tabs, extending in a direction, perpendicular to the first direction, and intersecting the second direction, and partially exposed to an exterior of the pouch case. The first sheet member and the second sheet member are bonded to each other with the electrode lead therebetween to form a sealing portion sealing the inner space.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating dry eye syndrome, which comprises rebamipide or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as an active ingredient. The compounds can treat dry eye syndrome via oral route, and can be thus employed safely and conveniently compared to conventional eye drops.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a display device including a display panel and a scan signal generator configured to generate a (1-1)th scan signal and a (1-2)th scan signal to be supplied to a first horizontal line of the display panel and a (2-1)th scan signal and a (2-2)th scan signal to be supplied to a second horizontal line of the display panel, wherein the scan signal generator includes a switch circuit, and an output circuit.

Abstract: A charger integrated circuit for charging a battery device including a first battery and a second battery connected to each other in series. The charger integrated circuit includes a first charger to be connected to a connection node between the first and second batteries, a second charger to be connected between the input voltage terminal and a high voltage terminal of the battery device, and a balancing circuit to balance voltages of the first and second batteries. The first charger is to provide a first charge current to the connection node in a first charge mode. The second charger is to directly charge the battery device by providing a second charge current to the high voltage terminal in a second charge mode.

Abstract: A window includes: a window frame having an opening defined therein through which an outdoor space and an indoor space communicate with each other; a pair of sashes slidably disposed in the window frame and that slide along an opening direction and a closing direction opposite to the opening direction; variable transmittance windowpanes configured to be fitted in the sashes to open and close the opening together with the sashes depending on sliding of the sashes; the variable transmittance windowpanes having a transmittance variable by electrical connection; first conductive members disposed on the sashes and electrically connected with the variable transmittance windowpanes to supply electric power to the variable transmittance windowpanes; and a second conductive member electrically connected with the first conductive members to supply the electric power to the first conductive members from outside the window frame.

Abstract: A modular paneled structure, comprising a main panel with a symmetric profile which has a closed-sectional portion in the middle and open-sectional portions at each end; and further comprising a cover panel which interconnects two side-by-side main panels, where the cover panel closes the open-sectional portions of the two side-by-side main panels forming a closed-sectional shape together with main panels; and further comprising a tensioning member which interconnects and pre-tensions the main panels that are placed side by side; and consequently, forms an assembled paneled structure with all these connective means, which is used to construct a paneled ground structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for selective hydrogenation of acetylene and a preparation method thereof. More specifically, the catalyst and preparation method maximize the catalytic reaction rate at various reaction temperatures and suppress side reactions to minimize the generation of green oil and cokes and to improve the deactivation rate of a catalyst when preparing ethylene from acetylene. Thus, the catalyst and the preparation method provide a high conversion rate of acetylene and a high ethylene production yield.

Abstract: A charger integrated circuit for charging a battery device including a first battery and a second battery connected to each other in series. The charger integrated circuit includes a first charger to be connected to a connection node between the first and second batteries, a second charger to be connected between the input voltage terminal and a high voltage terminal of the battery device, and a balancing circuit to balance voltages of the first and second batteries. The first charger is to provide a first charge current to the connection node in a first charge mode. The second charger is to directly charge the battery device by providing a second charge current to the high voltage terminal in a second charge mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for predicting a concurrent lane change of multiple vehicles to prevent or minimize collision, and a vehicle using the same. The apparatus includes a subject vehicle state estimator for estimating a state of a subject vehicle based on subject vehicle information and surrounding lane state information, a surrounding vehicle state estimator for estimating a state of a surrounding vehicle based on the subject vehicle state information and surrounding vehicle information, a lane state estimator for estimating a state of a surrounding lane based on the estimated subject vehicle state information and surrounding lane information, and a lane change predictor for predicting concurrent lane change of the subject vehicle and the surrounding vehicle based on the estimated subject vehicle state information, the estimated surrounding vehicle state information and the estimated surrounding lane state information.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel rebamipide prodrug, a method for preparing the same, and use thereof. Also, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the novel rebamipide prodrug as an active ingredient is provided. The rebamipide prodrug is increased 25-fold in absorption rate compared to rebamipide itself, and can be applied to the prophylaxis or therapy of gastric ulcer, acute gastritis, chronic gastritis, xerophthalmia, cancer, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for oxygen-free direct conversion of methane and a method of converting methane using the same, and more particularly to a catalyst for oxygen-free direct conversion of methane, in which the properties of the catalyst are optimized by adjusting the free space between catalyst particles packed in a reactor, thereby maximizing the catalytic reaction rate without precise control of reaction conditions for oxygen-free direct conversion of methane, minimizing coke formation and exhibiting stable catalytic performance even upon long-term operation, and to a method of converting methane using the same.

Abstract: A charger integrated circuit for charging a battery device including a first battery and a second battery connected to each other in series. The charger integrated circuit includes a first charger to be connected to a connection node between the first and second batteries, a second charger to be connected between the input voltage terminal and a high voltage terminal of the battery device, and a balancing circuit to balance voltages of the first and second batteries. The first charger is to provide a first charge current to the connection node in a first charge mode. The second charger is to directly charge the battery device by providing a second charge current to the high voltage terminal in a second charge mode.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus may include: a feed via; a patch antenna pattern electrically connected to the feed via; and coupling patterns spaced apart from the patch antenna pattern and spaced apart from each other. At least one of the coupling patterns may protrude in a direction in which the at least one of the coupling patterns is spaced apart from the patch antenna pattern.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information display device using a variable transmissivity glass. The information display device includes a controller that divides an entire region of the variable transmissivity glass into a first region and a second region, and adjusts transmissivities of the first region and the second region to be opposite to each other to display information in the first region.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polarizing substrate and a variable transmissivity device including the polarizing substrate. The variable transmissivity device includes a first polarizing substrate and a second polarizing substrate, each of which includes a transparent base layer and a polarizing layer formed on at least one surface of the base layer, for example, formed by a coating method, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first polarizing substrate and the second polarizing substrate, a first alignment layer and a first transparent electrode stacked on a first surface of the liquid crystal layer in a direction in which the first polarizing substrate is positioned, and a second alignment layer and a second transparent electrode stacked on a second surface of the liquid crystal layer opposite to the first surface of the liquid crystal layer in a direction in which the second polarizing substrate is positioned.

Abstract: A window includes: a window frame having an opening defined therein through which an outdoor space and an indoor space communicate with each other; a pair of sashes slidably disposed in the window frame and that slide along an opening direction and a closing direction opposite to the opening direction; variable transmittance windowpanes configured to be fitted in the sashes to open and close the opening together with the sashes depending on sliding of the sashes; the variable transmittance windowpanes having a transmittance variable by electrical connection; first conductive members disposed on the sashes and electrically connected with the variable transmittance windowpanes to supply electric power to the variable transmittance windowpanes; and a second conductive member electrically connected with the first conductive members to supply the electric power to the first conductive members from outside the window frame.