Abstract: A processor-implemented method with battery state estimation includes: determining a state variation of a battery using a voltage difference between a sensed voltage of the battery and an estimated voltage of the battery that is estimated by an electrochemical model corresponding to the battery; updating an internal state of the electrochemical model based on the determined state variation of the battery; and estimating state information of the battery based on the updated internal state of the electrochemical model.

Abstract: A communication apparatus for inter-vehicular communication according to the present invention includes: a network state estimating unit configured to estimate network state information indicating a current network state based on driving information and channel state information of neighboring vehicles; a network access controller configured to control whether to transmit a message based on the network state information; a transmission scheduler configured to control a transmission time point of the message based on the network state information; and a transmission buffer unit configured to delay transmission of the message according to the control of the transmission time point of the transmission scheduler.

Abstract: A communication apparatus for inter-vehicular communication according to the present invention includes: a network state estimating unit configured to estimate network state information indicating a current network state based on driving information and channel state information of neighboring vehicles; a network access controller configured to control whether to transmit a message based on the network state information; a transmission scheduler configured to control a transmission time point of the message based on the network state information; and a transmission buffer unit configured to delay transmission of the message according to the control of the transmission time point of the transmission scheduler.

Abstract: A plant-soil battery includes a plant body, a soil layer in which the plant body is planted, an anode electrode disposed in the soil layer and including microorganisms that degrade glucose discharged from the plant body to generate electrons, and a cathode electrode disposed in the soil layer to receive the electrons. The plant-soil battery is capable of supplying energy for 24 hours a day, is harmless to the environment, can be easily moved and installed, and has an adjustable generating capacity.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus of a piston according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a piston configured to be formed with a cooling gallery, an inlet fluidly communicated with the cooling gallery, and an outlet fluidly communicated with the cooling gallery, therein, a first oil jet configured to inject cooling oil into the inlet, and a second oil jet configured to inject cooling oil into the outlet.

Abstract: An apparatus for image analysis includes: an image acquisition unit for stacking a plurality of two-dimensional image data in a predetermined order; a three-dimensional image generation unit for generating a plurality of three-dimensional data on the basis of different types of multiple items of information for the plurality of two-dimensional image data in a stacked form from the image acquisition unit; and a deep learning algorithm analysis unit for applying a two-dimensional convolutional neural network to each of the plurality of three-dimensional data from the three-dimensional image generation unit, and combining results of applying the two-dimensional convolutional neural network to the plurality of three-dimensional data.

Abstract: A fusion protein of heat shock proteins has an increased anti-oxidant activity and skin cell proliferation effect. An anti-wrinkle composition which has the fusion protein as an effective component can be advantageously used as a material of a functional cosmetic product. The fusion protein may be composed of heat shock protein 10 and heat shock protein 20. The fusion protein may include the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4.

Abstract: An apparatus for image analysis includes: an image acquisition unit for stacking a plurality of two-dimensional image data in a predetermined order; a three-dimensional image generation unit for generating a plurality of three-dimensional data on the basis of different types of multiple items of information for the plurality of two-dimensional image data in a stacked form from the image acquisition unit; and a deep learning algorithm analysis unit for applying a two-dimensional convolutional neural network to each of the plurality of three-dimensional data from the three-dimensional image generation unit, and combining results of applying the two-dimensional convolutional neural network to the plurality of three-dimensional data.

Abstract: Hydrocolloid composition and bio-patch comprising the same are provided. The hydrocolloid composition has a hydrophobic elastomer matrix. Hydrocolloid particles and aerogel particles are dispersed in the matrix. The aerogel particles may be silica aerogel particles. The aerogel particles may include particles having hydrophobic functional groups formed on the particle surface. The aerogel particles may be hydrophobic aerogel particles, hybrid aerogel particles in which hydrophobic functional groups and hydrophilic functional groups are simultaneously formed on the particle surface, or a mixture of the hydrophobic aerogel particles, the hybrid aerogel particles, and hydrophilic aerogel particles.

Abstract: A ceramic dielectric including: a bulk dielectric including barium (Ba) and titanium (Ti); a ceramic nanosheet; and a composite dielectric of the bulk dielectric and the ceramic nanosheet.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for estimating a state of a battery is provided. According to one aspect, a battery state estimation apparatus includes a state of health (SOH) estimator configured to estimate SOH of a battery based on degradation of the battery and the data acquired from the battery, and a state of charge (SOC) estimator configured to estimate the SOC of the battery based on the SOH of the battery.

Abstract: A flexible display apparatus is provided. The flexible display apparatus includes a display unit, a sensor configured to sense a bending of the flexible display apparatus, and a controller configured to display first contents on a first screen of the display unit, and to reconfigure and display the first contents on a second screen generated on an area of the display unit based on the bending.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a portable lighting device capable of adaptive brightness control includes: a light irradiation unit that irradiates light; a brightness sensing unit that measures the brightness of a region in front of a current position at a predetermined distance; and a control unit that controls the amount of light to be irradiated by the light irradiation unit depending on the brightness measured by the brightness sensing unit. Herein, the control unit controls the amount of light by changing the width of an ON pulse period in which the light irradiation unit is operated within a discrete signal controlling the light irradiation unit or by changing the intensity of light in response to a continuous signal controlling the light irradiation unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a capacity fade rate of a battery are provided. The method includes collecting capacity degradation data of a battery based on a current and a state of charge (SOC) for a predefined number of cycles, generating a capacity fade model based on the capacity degradation data, and estimating a capacity fade rate of the battery using the capacity fade model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a CSI extraction method in a MIMO receiver used in a wireless communication system, the method including: obtaining an effective channel matrix by matrix multiplication of a precoding matrix and a channel estimation value obtained through a CSI-RS; calculating an upper and a lower bound of a minimum distance for each layer through QR decomposition for the effective channel matrix; and mapping the upper and the lower bound of the minimum distance for each layer to each codeword, and extracting a mean mutual information per bit (MMIB) metric that is a transmission capacity per unit frequency for each codeword. According to the present invention, QR decomposition and a MMIB metric are used to obtain the minimum distance for each layer without a multidimensional search process, whereby the CSI is extracted with fewer operations than the conventional method when the MIMO transmission order is high.

Abstract: Exemplary semiconductor processing chamber showerheads may include a dielectric plate characterized by a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The dielectric plate may define a plurality of apertures through the dielectric plate. The dielectric plate may define a first annular channel in the first surface of the dielectric plate, and the first annular channel may extend about the plurality of apertures. The dielectric plate may define a second annular channel in the first surface of the dielectric plate. The second annular channel may be formed radially outward from the first annular channel. The showerheads may also include a conductive material embedded within the dielectric plate and extending about the plurality of apertures without being exposed by the apertures. The conductive material may be exposed at the second annular channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for measuring a battery state. The method includes determining an operational mode of a battery; measuring a battery state of the battery using an electrochemical model in response to the battery determined to be operating in a low rate mode, and measuring the battery state using a modified electrochemical model based on a characteristic of the battery, in response to the battery determined to be operating in a high rate mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photovoltaic power generation module having a single layer structure in which a pattern glass and a solar cell module are integrated. The disclosed photovoltaic power generation module comprises: a pattern glass comprising a base member, and a pattern member provided thereon in which an optical pattern is formed; a solar cell module provided with a solar cell; a plurality of supportive adhering parts in a pillar shape adhered to the pattern member; and a filler filled between the supportive adhering part and the solar cell module, wherein the pattern glass and the solar cell module are integrated through the supportive adhering parts and the filler, and the height of the supportive adhering parts are configured to be greater than the height of the pattern member so that a gap for forming an air layer between the pattern member and the filler can be provided.

Abstract: A banking processing method according is performed by a processing logic including an application for banking processing implemented on a user terminal and a computer-readable storage medium. The method comprises the steps of: when the application for banking processing is run, searching a hardware security area of the user terminal and confirming the existence of a certificate for confirming an execution history of the application for banking processing; when the existence of the certificate is confirmed, searching the security area and confirming the existence of a token key for identifying whether login information of the user has been set; when the existence of the token key is not confirmed, setting the login information of the user by providing a membership page for setting the login information of the user; and opening an account according to a request of the user whose login information has been set.