Abstract: Provided is a parallax minimization stitching method and apparatus using control points in an overlapping region. A parallax minimization stitching method may include defining a plurality of control points in an overlapping region of a first image and a second image received from a plurality of cameras, performing a first geometric correction by applying a homography to the control points, defining a plurality of patches based on the control points, and performing a second geometric correction by mapping the patches.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for performing intra-prediction using an adaptive filter. The method for performing intra-prediction includes the steps of: determining whether or not to apply a first filter for a reference pixel value on the basis of information of a neighboring block of a current block; applying the first filter for the reference pixel value when it is determined to apply the first filter; performing intra-prediction on the current block on the basis of the reference pixel value; determining whether or not to apply a second filter for a prediction value according to each prediction mode of the current block, which is predicted by the intra-prediction performance on the basis of the information of the neighboring block; and applying the second filter for the prediction value according to each prediction mode of the current block when it is determined to apply the second filter.

Abstract: A developing cartridge includes a developing portion to supply toner, a toner storing portion to store the toner, a partition wall formed between the developing portion and the toner storing portion and having a toner supply section, and a storing-portion agitating member rotatably disposed in the toner storing portion to intermittently rotate to move the toner in the toner storing portion while the developing portion supplies the toner.

Abstract: A linear vibration motor for fixing a ring-shaped coil provided within the linear vibration motor using a simpler structure. A linear vibration motor in which an upper casing and a bracket are configured to have an integrated shape and fixed to the inside or upper side of the coil to form magnetism, thereby facilitating fabrication due to a simple structure, preventing a reduction of a vibration power through a small space, and minimizing a rise of a material cost. Accordingly, the coil within the internal space of the casing is stably fixed by providing a structure for fixing the coil through the simple process of the bracket itself. Furthermore, since parts forming the vibration motor and the linear vibration motor are integrated, an assembly process is simplified, performance is satisfied by realizing a reduced production cost, and a working process and price competitiveness is secured.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a display for data input/output, a bent display having a bent face formed by bending at least portion of a flat-type display and on which a mounted component is exposed, to provide a unique user experience, pleasing aesthetics, increased user function and improved grip capabilities.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite and a method for manufacturing the same. The carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite may improve interfacial bonding force by modifying the surface of carbon fibers with an amphiphilic block copolymer and then forming a composite of the surface-modified carbon fibers with a polymer.

Abstract: A corner structure comprises: a fixed member fixed to a corner of a storage tank; a movable member supported on the fixed member so as to be linearly movable; a stop member attached to the fixed member to prevent the movable member from being detached from the fixed member; and a heat insulating member disposed between a sealing wall and a hull. The fixed member comprises a guide portion provided with a guide recessed portion, the movable member comprises a guide protruding portion inserted into the guide recessed portion, and the width and the length of the guide protruding portion are smaller than the width and the length of the guide recessed portion, so that the movable member can be supported on the fixed member to be movable in the longitudinal direction and in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator is provided. The electrostatic precipitator includes an electrode part including a high voltage electrode with voltage applied thereto and a ground electrode coiled in a circumferential direction along with the high voltage electrode while being spaced apart from the high voltage electrode, and a plurality of turning flow paths inclined with respect to an axial direction of the electrode part between the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive display screen touch-control unit, a touch screen and a manufacturing method thereof. The touch-control unit mainly comprises a driving electrode, a lower electrode, and a dielectric layer sandwiched between the driving electrode and the lower electrode. When a pressure is applied between the driving electrode and the lower electrode, a tunnel current IT is formed, and a voltage VT exists between the driving electrode and the lower electrode. With the touch-control unit, an external pressure may be converted into a current signal to make pressure an information input mode; and the touch-control unit is combined with the existing capacitive touch screen or the resistive touch screen, such that the touch-control unit may be compatible with the existing multi-point touch function, and may also sense change in pressure sensitively. Functions of the existing touch screens may be enhanced to rich operations and applications of touch screens.

Abstract: Disclosed are a catalyst for manufacturing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and a method of manufacturing multi-walled carbon nanotubes, which has aligned bundle structure with a small number of walls and low surface resistance and density. The catalyst for manufacturing multi-walled carbon nanotubes according to the present invention includes a silica-alumina (SiO2—Al2O3) mixed carrier; and a transition metal main catalyst supported on the mixed carrier.

Abstract: A traction mechanism tensioning unit (1) for a traction mechanism drive of a motor vehicle is provided. The traction mechanism tensioning unit (1) includes a housing (2) in which a hydraulic tensioner (3) is arranged, the hydraulic tensioner (3) has a cylinder element (4) connected rigidly to the housing (2), in which an axially moving piston (5) is arranged, a compression spring (18) is arranged for generating an axial tensioning force on the piston (5) in a compression chamber (6) formed between the cylinder element (4) and the piston (5), and the hydraulic tensioner (3) is fluidly connected to a pressurized medium supply line (8) via a pressure control valve (7) arranged in the housing (2) for realizing a constant pressurized medium pressure in the compression chamber (6).

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for performing intra-prediction using an adaptive filter. The method for performing intra-prediction includes the steps of: determining whether or not to apply a first filter for a reference pixel value on the basis of information of a neighboring block of a current block; applying the first filter for the reference pixel value when it is determined to apply the first filter; performing intra-prediction on the current block on the basis of the reference pixel value; determining whether or not to apply a second filter for a prediction value according to each prediction mode of the current block, which is predicted by the intra-prediction performance on the basis of the information of the neighboring block; and applying the second filter for the prediction value according to each prediction mode of the current block when it is determined to apply the second filter.

Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for coexistence management. A first access point is scheduled a time to begin transmission of a packet to a user device in an unlicensed frequency band using a first RAT. The time to begin the transmission is scheduled to avoid transmission overlap with a second access point using a second RAT in the unlicensed frequency band, and scheduled according to information from the second access point regarding operation in the unlicensed frequency band using the second RAT. One of the first and second RATs includes one of a WLAN RAT or a LTE based RAT, and another of the first and second RATs includes a remaining one of the WLAN RAT or the LTE based RAT, in one or more embodiments. The first access point receives updated information regarding operation in the unlicensed frequency band using the second RAT.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a first support member coupled to the payload and a flexible member configured to be electrically coupled to the first support member and the payload. The payload is configured to rotate around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member. The flexible member is configured to (i) wind around a portion of the first support member or the payload when the payload is rotated in a first direction around the first rotational axis, and (ii) unwind from around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction around the first rotational axis. The flexible member is configured to transmit sensor data indicating a spatial disposition of the payload or the first support member.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display is disclosed. In one aspect, the display includes a substrate and an active pattern formed over the substrate and including first to fourth regions. A gate insulation layer is formed over the active pattern and the substrate, and a first gate electrode is formed over the gate insulation layer and partially overlapping the active pattern. The first gate electrode, the first region and the second region define a first transistor. A second gate electrode is formed on the same layer as the first gate electrode. The second gate electrode, the third region and the fourth region define a second transistor, and the second gate electrode, the second region and the fourth region define a third transistor. A first insulating interlayer is formed over the first gate electrode, the second gate electrode, and the gate insulation layer.

Abstract: In a method of training for a memory device, an initialization operation is performed on the memory device when the memory device is powered on. A training operation is performed on a plurality of operating frequencies of the memory device such that at least one of a plurality of operating parameters of the memory device is obtained as a configurable operating parameter for each of the plurality of operating frequencies. The configurable operating parameter for each of the plurality of operating frequencies is stored as training data. An optimized operating parameter for the memory device is used based on the training data, a current operation mode of the memory device, and a current operating frequency of the memory device.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes: forming a transistor in a semiconductor substrate; forming a capacitor including a hydrogen-containing top electrode over the transistor; and performing an annealing process for hydrogen passivation after the capacitor is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-viscosity cosmetic composition and methods using a natural emulsifying agent. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition using a naturally derived saccharide-based surfactant in place of a chemical surfactant and realizing a low-viscosity formulation to offer safety to the skin, feel good on the skin with fast absorption, give stability to the formulation and add luster to the skin in an effective manner.

Abstract: A pressure-sensing chair according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first electrode having a first conductive region formed in a first direction; a second electrode having a second conductive region formed in a second direction; a sensing sheet including an intermediate layer arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode; a first elastic body arranged on the sensing sheet and having a first elastic modulus; and a plurality of second elastic bodies arranged in the first elastic body and having a second elastic modulus, which is greater than the first elastic modulus.