Abstract: A refrigerator has a shelf seating protrusion and a separate shelf seating member. The shelf seating protrusion is not formed at an approximate mid-point, height wise, of a storage space defined by an inner casing. The shelf seating member may be coupled to the inner casing to support a shelf assembly. An arrangement of the shelf seating protrusions and the shelf seating member is configured to reduce deformation and cracking of the inner casing due to thermal impact in a manufacturing process or when items are stored on the shelf assembly.

Abstract: A cathode for a lithium secondary battery includes a cathode current collector, and a cathode active material layer formed on the cathode current collector. The cathode active material layer includes a cathode active material and a conductive material ID/IG is in a range from 0.5 to 1.25 in a Raman spectrum of the cathode active material layer. The cathode active material includes lithium metal oxide particles containing nickel and manganese and having a content of cobalt of less than 2 mol % among all elements except for lithium and oxygen.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for interlocking a lesion location between a 2D medical image and 3D tomosynthesis images including a plurality of 3D image slices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for multiplex diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii and/or influenza virus, comprising virus-like particles (VLPs) that comprise a T. gondii surface antigen protein, and VLPs that comprise an influenza virus M1 protein. In one embodiment, the VLPs comprise at least one protein from the group consisting of TgAMA1 VLP, TROP4 VLP and TgROP18. The composition for multiplex diagnosis can react, with high sensitivity and specificity, to biological samples isolated from individuals infected with T. gondii and individuals infected with Influenza virus. Therefore, the composition for multiplex diagnosis can be used in a kit for multiplex diagnosis of toxoplasmosis and/or Influenza virus.

Abstract: A jig is for a post-processing of a customized orthopedic implant to securely fix a customized metal implant for artificial hip joint surgery without any surface damage for post-processing of the customized metal implant after manufacturing the customized metal implant by a 3D printer, and a method for manufacturing the jig. The jig may include inner jigs 3D printed into a shape for compressing and fixing the customized metal implant by using a polymer resin material, and outer jigs made of metal for pressing and supporting the inner jigs in directions of compressing the customized metal implant, and the customized metal implant manufactured by the 3D printer according to the shape and damage degree of a patient's hip joint is securely fixed to the jig without any surface damage so that the post-processing of the metal implant can be easily performed.

Abstract: A method of canceling road noise includes: receiving a first signal from an acceleration sensor disposed at a vehicle and a second signal from a microphone disposed at the vehicle; monitoring, based on the first and second signals, whether an abnormal event has occurred; determining, based on a result from monitoring whether the abnormal event has occurred, a plurality of parameter values for performing adaptive filtering; and performing, based on the determined parameter values, adaptive filtering to generating an output signal for noise canceling.

Abstract: A cylindrical battery includes at least two positive electrode tabs; and an insulation member located at a welding portion of the at least two positive electrode tabs. The insulation member includes a heat shrinkable member and at least one heat resistant member, and the at least one heat resistant member is located at a first surface of the heat shrinkable member. A method of for manufacturing a cylindrical battery is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Aspergillus niger F22 strain having a nematicidal activity against plant-parasitic nematodes; a nematicidal microorganism agent against plant-parasitic nematodes, containing, as an active ingredient, the strain, a spore, a fungal hyphal mass, or a culture liquid thereof; a method for controlling plant-parasitic nematodes, having a step of administering the microorganism agent to a crop, a crop seed, or a field; and a method for preparation of a nematicidal microorganism agent against plant-parasitic nematodes, having a step of culturing the strain.

Abstract: A method for controlling nematode includes treating a plant or soil with a composition comprising a grammicin compound of Formula 1 or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. The grammicin compound may be isolated from a Xylaria grammica strain so that it is harmless to a human body, does not cause any environmental contamination, and exhibits an excellent control activity against root knot nematodes. Thus, it can be advantageously used for developing an environment-friendly natural nematicide and production of a high value-added organic agricultural product.

Abstract: Xylaria grammica EL 000614 strain has a nematicidal activity against root knot nematode. A method for controlling root knot nematode includes treating a crop, a crop seed, or a field for cultivation with a nematicidal microorganism formulation. The method has very little possibility of having a problem related to environmental contamination, and exhibits a high mortality and activity of inhibiting egg hatching for sweet potato root knot nematode (M. incognita). It is expected that the strain can be very advantageously used as an innovative biological control agent which enables prevention of problems associated with environmental contamination.

Abstract: Disclosed are a proximity sensor and a proximity detection method for the proximity sensor. The proximity sensor includes: a reception circuit configured to receive a first electrical signal which is generated based on proximity of the conductor; a first signal processing circuit configured to determine whether or not the conductor is in close proximity to the electronic device by using the first electrical signal, a first baseline value, and a threshold value; a temperature detection circuit configured to detect the temperature of the proximity sensor independently of the first electrical signal; and a second signal processing circuit configured to, when the conductor is in close proximity to the electronic device and also a temperature variation equal to or larger than a reference value is detected by the temperature detection circuit, generate a second baseline value by adding a temporary compensation value to the first baseline value.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for determining a complex situation according to the time flow of events occurring in each device. In a method for determining a complex situation according to an embodiment of the present invention, a current situation is determined by detecting events occurring in devices and referring to a complex situation determination rule. The complex situation determination rule is a rule in which the current situation is mapped according to the events, which have occurred in the devices, and time intervals between the events. The present invention enables a more reliable determination of the current situation by complexly considering not only the events occurring in the devices but also time intervals between the events.

Abstract: Disclosed are a proximity sensor and a proximity detection method for the proximity sensor. The proximity sensor includes: a reception circuit configured to receive a first electrical signal which is generated based on proximity of the conductor; a first signal processing circuit configured to determine whether or not the conductor is in close proximity to the electronic device by using the first electrical signal, a first baseline value, and a threshold value; a temperature detection circuit configured to detect the temperature of the proximity sensor independently of the first electrical signal; and a second signal processing circuit configured to, when the conductor is in close proximity to the electronic device and also a temperature variation equal to or larger than a reference value is detected by the temperature detection circuit, generate a second baseline value by adding a temporary compensation value to the first baseline value.

Abstract: A method for controlling nematode includes treating a plant or soil with a composition comprising a grammicin compound of Formula 1 or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. The grammicin compound may be isolated from a Xylaria grammica strain so that it is harmless to a human body, does not cause any environmental contamination, and exhibits an excellent control activity against root knot nematodes. Thus, it can be advantageously used for developing an environment-friendly natural nematicide and production of a high value-added organic agricultural product.

Abstract: Xylaria grammica EL 000614 strain has a nematicidal activity against root knot nematode. A method for controlling root knot nematode includes treating a crop, a crop seed, or a field for cultivation with a nematicidal microorganism formulation. The method has very little possibility of having a problem related to environmental contamination, and exhibits a high mortality and activity of inhibiting egg hatching for sweet potato root knot nematode (M. incognita). It is expected that the strain can be very advantageously used as an innovative biological control agent which enables prevention of problems associated with environmental contamination.

Abstract: Provided are an X-ray detecting apparatus which is capable of controlling an electric power supplied to an X-ray detector module while an X-ray tomography scanning is being performed, and a method for operating the X-ray detecting apparatus. The X-ray detecting apparatus includes an X-ray detector module which has a heat dissipation structure.

Abstract: An acceleration control method through throttle dualization may include detecting a signal of an accelerator pedal scope (APS) by pressing of an accelerator pedal while a vehicle travels determines, by an electronic controller, whether the APS is rapidly changed, performing a first throttle response mode in which acceleration control is performed using a current intake manifold pressure when the APS is not determined to be rapidly changed, and performing a second throttle response mode in which acceleration control is performed using a target intake manifold pressure when the APS is determined to be rapidly changed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a superconductor and a method of manufacturing the same. The superconductor comprises: a substrate having a tape shape that extends in a first direction and having surfaces which are defined as a top surface, a bottom surface, and both side surfaces; a superconductive layer positioned on the top surface of the substrate; a first stabilizing layer disposed on the superconductive layer and containing a first metal; a protective layer disposed on the first stabilizing layer and containing a second metal which is different from the first metal; and an first alloy layer disposed between the stabilizing layer and the protective layer and containing the first and second metals.

Abstract: Provided are an electrolyte for a sodium secondary battery and a sodium secondary battery using the same. More particularly, the sodium secondary battery includes an anode containing sodium, a cathode containing a transition metal, and a sodium ion conductive solid electrolyte provided between the anode and the cathode, wherein the cathode is impregnated in an electrolyte containing a molten sodium salt and an electrolyte additive, the electrolyte additive including an inorganic sodium salt.

Abstract: An acceleration control method through throttle dualization may include detecting a signal of an accelerator pedal scope (APS) by pressing of an accelerator pedal while a vehicle travels determines, by an electronic controller, whether the APS is rapidly changed, performing a first throttle response mode in which acceleration control is performed using a current intake manifold pressure when the APS is not determined to be rapidly changed, and performing a second throttle response mode in which acceleration control is performed using a target intake manifold pressure when the APS is determined to be rapidly changed.