Abstract: An electrical conductor having a multilayer diffusion barrier of use in a resultant semiconductor device is presented. The electrical conductor line includes an insulation layer, a diffusion barrier, and a metal line. The insulation layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate and having a metal line forming region. The diffusion barrier is formed on a surface of the metal line forming region of the insulation layer and has a multi-layered structure made of TaN layer, an MoxOy layer and an Mo layer. The metal line is formed on the diffusion barrier to fill the metal line forming region of the insulation layer.

Abstract: A touch screen device may include: a touch panel receiving a touch signal; a noise measurement unit measuring a noise value input to the touch panel; a determination unit determining whether or not the measured noise value exceeds a threshold; and a control unit controlling an operation mode to be maintained or switched according to a determination result of the determination unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a backlight unit. The backlight unit includes a bottom frame having a bottom surface and a sidewall, a plurality of light emitting diodes defining a plurality of light emitting areas, at least one module substrate provided on the bottom surface of the bottom frame to support at least one light emitting diode and including a connector to supply external power to the light emitting diode, and a integrated light guide plate to bury the light emitting diode therein and provided at the light emitting areas corresponding to one screen image. Dark lines are prevented in the light guide plate and a slim backlight unit is obtained by forming a integrated light guide plate corresponding to a screen image of the display panel in the backlight unit driven by dividing the light emitting areas.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solar cell system. The solar cell system includes: a solar cell module configured of a single cell and converting solar light irradiated to the cell into electric energy; and a controller boosting voltage generated from the cell and storing the boosted voltage in a battery, differently controlling a level obtained by boosting the voltage of the cell according to a storage state of the battery, light quantity of solar light and external temperature, and limiting the boosted level to a voltage level or less corresponding to a maximum output point varied according to the light quantity and the external temperature. The solar cell system can obtain the maximum output regardless of the change in external temperature or light quantity of solar light, thereby making it possible to improve efficiency of the system.

Abstract: A recordable and/or rewriteable recording medium for storing still picture data, and recording and/or reproducing method and apparatus therefor. The recording medium stores still picture group information for grouping a plurality of still pictures in order to manage the still picture at a group level, and stores audio group information for grouping additional audio data added to the still picture data after the still picture data are recorded. Therefore, large-capacity still picture data and additional audio data added thereto can be recorded using a minimum amount of management information. Further, during reproduction, data can be displayed and edited in units of the respective still pictures. Also, it is possible to cope with after-recording of the audio data.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory apparatus includes a first pad group located along a first edge of a plurality of banks, a second pad group located along a second edge of the plurality of banks opposite the first pad group, and a pad control section configured to provide first and second bonding signals and to implement control operation in response to a test mode signal and a bonding option signal to selectively employ signals from the first and second pad groups.

Abstract: An access point and a method for connecting wireless communication thereof are provided. The method includes, if a connecting device is connected to the access point, registering information of the connecting device, if the connecting device transmits a first signal in response to a beacon message of the access point after having been disconnected from the access point and connected to a host device, determining whether the connecting device is already registered using the first signal, and, if it is determined that the connecting device is already registered, connecting to the host device via the wireless communication connection.

Abstract: A constant amplitude decoding apparatus and method for multiplexed direct-sequence spread spectrum communication system are provided. The constant amplitude decoding apparatus includes: a despreading and demultiplexing module receiving a data stream of a constant amplitude and despreading and demultiplexing the received data stream to restore it to a 2D signal; a decoding module first performing a vertical decoding on the 2D signal and then performing horizontal decoding thereon; a control module determining whether to repeatedly perform vertical decoding and horizontal decoding; and a bit stream information output module outputting the decoding results from the decoding module as a bit stream.

Abstract: A dye-sensitized solar cell is disclosed. The dye-sensitized solar cell may include a first substrate and a second substrate positioned to face each other and a plurality of unit cells arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate. Each of the unit cells may include first and second conductive transparent electrodes formed on internal surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate, respectively. The dye-sensitized solar cell may include a first electrode formed on the first conductive transparent electrode and including an oxide semiconductor layer in which a dye is absorbed and a second electrode positioned on the second conductive transparent electrode opposite to the first electrode. The dye-sensitized solar cell may also include an electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The second electrode may include an opening.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. Upon forming source or drain at a lower part of the pillar pattern, a silicon oxide layer (barrier layer) is formed inside the pillar pattern to prevent the pillar pattern from being electrically floated. Furthermore, impurities are diffused to a vertical direction (longitudinal direction) of the pillar pattern to overlay junction between the semiconductor substrate and source or drain formed at a lower part of the pillar pattern that leads to improvement of a current characteristic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for manufacturing dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitor and intermediate. The present invention allows reduction of production costs by reacting low cost reagents, improves yield and is adaptable for mass production.

Abstract: A recording medium and a recording apparatus for storing manufacturer information for supporting specific functions for each manufacturer and a method therefor. A reproducing apparatus for reproducing manufacturer information for supporting specific functions and a method therefor is also provided. If a recording apparatus modifies the contents of the recording medium, then it should record its manufacturer's identification code. A recording apparatus/reproducing apparatus should check the identification code on the recording medium before using its own manufacture information item for some specific function. Also, it is possible to reduce the time required to determine whether the manufacturer information items are effective.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a transistor including a bulb-type recess channel includes forming a bulb-type recess pattern in a substrate, forming a gate insulating layer over the substrate and the bulb-type recess pattern, forming a first gate conductive layer over the gate insulating layer, forming a void movement blocking layer over the first gate conductive layer in the bulb-type recess pattern, and forming a second gate conductive layer over the void movement blocking layer and the first gate conductive layer.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting device includes a substrate; an encapsulation substrate; an organic light-emitting unit interposed between the substrate and the encapsulation substrate; and a layer having an UV shielding capability interposed between the encapsulation substrate and the organic light-emitting unit.

Abstract: Provided is a method for fabricating a light emitting device. The method includes forming a gallium oxide layer; forming a first conductive type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductive type semiconductor layer on the gallium oxide layer; forming a non-conductive substrate on the second conductive type semiconductor layer; separating the gallium oxide layer forming a conductive substrate on the first conductive type semiconductor layer; and separating the non-conductive substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a light emitting device assembly, a backlight unit and a display device having the same. The light emitting device assembly includes a light emitting device module having a light emitting device disposed on a board, a light guide plate to emit light incident from the light emitting device module in a direction differing from a light incidence direction, and a first fixing cover and a second fixing cover to connect the light emitting device module and the light guide plate. The first fixing cover and the second fixing cover are coupled by fixing members, protrusions are disposed on the second fixing cover at first regions corresponding to the fixing members, and the edge of the second fixing cover at second regions is bent.

Abstract: Provided is a cable-type secondary battery including at least one anode extending longitudinally and having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape, a first electrolyte layer surrounding the anode and serving as an ion channel, at least one cathode extending longitudinally and having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape, the anode and the cathode arranged in parallel, a second electrolyte layer serving as an ion channel commonly surrounding the anode and the cathode, and a protection coating surrounding the second electrolyte layer. The cable-type secondary battery has free shape adaptation due to its linearity and flexibility. Introduction of the electrolyte layer on the electrode prevents a short circuit. The presence of a plurality of electrodes leads to an increased contact area therebetween and consequently a high battery rate. By adjusting the number of the anodes and the cathodes, it is easy to control the capacity balance therebetween.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion module includes a substrate; a transparent conductive layer on the substrate; a plurality of first scribe lines formed on the substrate by scribing the transparent conductive layer so as to divide the transparent conductive layer into a plurality of unit photoelectric cells; and a plurality of second scribe lines formed along edges of the substrate by scribing the transparent conductive layer so as to electrically insulate the unit photoelectric cells from one another along the edges of the substrate.

Abstract: A bundle-type interconnector is used in a fuel cell. In one embodiment, a bundle-type interconnector includes an interconnector and a plurality of projections. A plurality of accommodating grooves are formed in the interconnector, and the interconnector has conductive connection members that electrically connect the interiors of the accommodating grooves. Each of the projections is inserted into the accommodating groove, and a conductive material is coated on an outer surface of each of the projections. Accordingly, a cell bundle can be configured regardless of opened and closed interconnectors and the connection structure thereof, and maintenance and repair can be easily performed during the operation of the fuel cell.

Abstract: There is provided a porous hydrodynamic bearing including a sleeve supporting a shaft, wherein the sleeve is formed of a sintered body containing at least one metal powder selected from a group consisting of SUS 304, SUS 430, and iron (Fe). In the sleeve formed of the sintered body containing at least one metal powder selected from the group consisting of SUS 304, SUS 430, and iron (Fe), surface pores and inner pores are not in communication with each other, whereby a leakage phenomenon of dynamic pressure may be reduced, as compared to a sleeve made of an alloy of Cu and Fe in which opened pores are formed.