Abstract: Some embodiments of this disclosure include apparatuses and methods for implementing a target wake time (TWT) technique for multicast communication. For example, some embodiments relate to a method including configuring a target wake time (TWT) process for delivering one or more multicast packets to a group of electronic devices. The method further includes determining that a service period associated with the TWT process has started and transmitting, in accordance with the TWT process, the one or more multicast packets during the service period, where the one or more transmitted multicast packets are addressed to the group of electronic devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a combination of an anti-PD-1 antibody and a VEGFR inhibitor in the preparation of a drug for treating cancers.

Abstract: Provided is an image encoding/decoding apparatus and method. The image encoding apparatus may include a motion vector prediction unit to perform a prediction with respect to an arbitrary motion vector of a current block within an image, using at least one of vector information of a motion vector corresponding to an adjacent block and vector information of a previous motion vector of the current block, and a differential determination unit to determine differential information of a motion vector of the current block based on the motion vector predicted in the motion vector prediction unit and an actual motion vector of the current block.

Abstract: A method is provided for obtaining road-condition information by a terminal. The method includes: obtaining first real-time driving data transmitted by a first vehicle currently passing a target road segment, and obtaining first driving characteristic-information of the target road segment based on the first real-time driving data; obtaining second real-time driving data transmitted by a second vehicle currently passing a topology road segment, and obtaining second driving characteristic-information of the target road segment based on the second real-time driving data, the topology road segment being an adjacent road segment within a target range of the target road segment; and obtaining road-condition information of the target road segment using a trained road-condition prediction model and based on the first driving characteristic-information and the second driving characteristic-information, and outputting the road-condition information.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of pouch-type secondary batteries arranged to be stacked in at least one direction, each secondary battery having an electrode lead, and a bus bar made of an electrically conductive material and bonded to at least two electrode leads of corresponding secondary batteries to electrically connect the corresponding secondary batteries to each other. Each bonded electrode lead may be configured to protrude from the corresponding secondary battery in a front and rear direction, and at least one of left and right side surfaces of each bonded electrode lead may be bonded to the bus bar.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a power supply system capable of supplying electric power to a vehicle, in particular, an electric vehicle, while reducing the number of components and improving stability. An embodiment of the present invention discloses a power supply system comprising: a battery comprising battery cells; a first switching device formed between one electrode of the battery and a power load unit comprising a motor that receives power from the battery; a pre-charge resistor having one end electrically connected to the other electrode of the battery; and a second switching device formed between the other end of the pre-charge resistor and the other electrode of the battery.

Abstract: An optical system includes a first lens including a positive refractive power, a second lens including a positive refractive power and a convex image-side surface, a third lens, and a fourth lens. The optical system includes a fifth lens including a concave object-side surface and a concave image-side surface, and a sixth lens including an inflection point formed on an image-side surface thereof. The first to sixth lenses are sequentially disposed from an object toward an imaging plane.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a package substrate, at least one semiconductor chip mounted on the package substrate, and a molding member that surrounds the at least one semiconductor chip. The molding member includes fillers. Each of the fillers includes a core and a coating layer that surrounds the core. The core includes a non-electromagnetic material and the coating layer includes an electromagnetic material. The molding member includes regions respectively have different distributions of the fillers.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery module having a plurality of battery cells; a lower plate on which the plurality of battery modules are placed; a support member coupled to the lower plate to support the battery module; and a mounting nut coupled to the lower plate and coupled to the support member so that the battery module is fastened by means of a bolt, wherein the battery module is in contact with the support member.

Abstract: Provided is an image encoding/decoding apparatus and method. The image encoding apparatus may include a motion vector prediction unit to perform a prediction with respect to an arbitrary motion vector of a current block within an image, using at least one of vector information of a motion vector corresponding to an adjacent block and vector information of a previous motion vector of the current block, and a differential determination unit to determine differential information of a motion vector of the current block based on the motion vector predicted in the motion vector prediction unit and an actual motion vector of the current block.

Abstract: The fan-out sensor package includes: a core member having a through-hole; an integrated circuit (IC) for a sensor disposed in the through-hole and having a first surface having a sensor region and first connection pads disposed thereon, a second surface opposing the first surface and having second connection pads disposed thereon, and through-silicon vias (TSVs) penetrating between the first and second surfaces and electrically connecting the first and second connection pads to each other; an encapsulant covering the core member and the second surface of the IC for a sensor and filling at least portions of the through-hole; a redistribution layer disposed on the encapsulant; and vias penetrating through at least portions of the encapsulant and electrically connecting the redistribution layer and the second connection pads to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial leather having a water-based polyurethane foam layer including a fabric layer 110; a binder layer 111 laminated on the upper portion of the fabric layer 110; a water-based polyurethane foam layer 120 laminated on the upper portion of the fabric layer 110; a skin layer 130 laminated on the upper portion of the water-based polyurethane foam layer 120; and a surface treatment layer 140 laminated on the upper portion of the skin layer 130, wherein open cells are formed in the water-based polyurethane foam layer 120 through mechanical foaming. According to the present invention, a water-based polyurethane foam layer having open cells formed through mechanical foaming is applied to artificial leather for automobile seats.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a secondary battery. The technical problem to be solved is to provide the secondary battery which can improve the insulation strength of first and second multi-tabs, by forming the first and second multi-tabs of first and second electrode assemblies symmetrically with respect to each other, and also can improve the insulation strength of the first and second multi-tabs by forming an insulating layer on the first and second multi-tabs of the first and second electrode assemblies.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for controlling access of one or more applications to a storage device, including: a storage device including one or more memories; and a kernel implemented between the applications and the storage device, in which when the kernel receives a first access request to the storage device from a first application, the kernel transmits to the storage device first memory address information to be accessed by the first application and a first access code included in the first access request, and the storage device stores a database for an authorized access code for each memory address information and controls the first application to access a memory corresponding to the first memory address information according to whether the first memory address information and the first access code are present in the database.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing the strength of an end plate mounted in a battery module. The apparatus includes a memory unit configured to store a first parameter representing a number of battery cells included in the battery module, a second parameter representing a spring constant of a battery cell and a third parameter representing a spring constant of the end plate, and a control unit configured to generate a one-dimensional model associated with the battery module based on the first parameter, calculate a first F-D curve based on the second and third parameters and the one-dimensional model, and store first reference data representing the first F-D curve in the memory unit. The first F-D curve corresponds to a relationship between a deformation amount and a load of the end plate according to the number of battery cells represented by the first parameter.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a circuit board includes: a single-sided copper-clad base is provided; a plurality of grooves are defined in the base facing away from the copper-clad side for receiving electronic elements, a depth of each of the grooves is equal to a thickness of the corresponding electronic element; the electronic elements are fixed into their respective grooves; a plurality of holes are defined in the laminating member to expose the electrodes of the electronic elements; an electroplated layer is formed on the surface of the embedded body, the electroplated layer is electrically connected with the electrodes of the electronic elements. A circuit board made by the method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for lowering an oil pipe in a gas well without well-killing, a soluble bridge plug and a material preparation method thereof, wherein, the method comprises the steps of: lowering a bridge plug in a wellbore such that the bridge plug blocks the wellbore at a predetermined location in the wellbore; injecting water in the wellbore after the pressure in the wellbore has been relieved so as to replace gases in the wellbore; and lowering an oil pipe in the wellbore to the location of the bridge plug. The method for lowering an oil pipe in a gas well without well-killing, the soluble bridge plug and the material preparation method thereof provided in the present invention successfully solve the problem of high cost for lowering an oil pipe under pressure after a fracturing fluid has been injected into the casing.

Abstract: The technology relates to a remote ischemic preconditioning system having a cuff configured to contract about a limb of a subject; an actuator connected to the cuff that, when actuated, causes the cuff to contract about the limb of the subject; a controller that controls the actuator to operate according to a treatment protocol that includes a plurality of treatment cycles of contracting and releasing the cuff about the limb of a subject; a first sensor for measuring oxygen saturation level in the blood of the limb; a second sensor for measuring a pulse property in the limb; and a feedback control unit in communication with the controller and configured to receive the oxygen saturation measurement from the first sensor and the pulse property from the second sensor; wherein the feedback control unit is further configured to: compare the oxygen saturation level to a first predetermined value and signal the controller to operate the actuator to further inflate the cuff if the oxygen saturation level is above the

Abstract: The present invention provides a backlight module comprising a LED backlight source. The LED backlight source comprises at least two LED light source sets disposed alternatively; each LED light source set comprises red LED lights, green LED lights and blue LED lights arranged in array formation; and a color gamut of the red and green LED lights in two neighbored LED light source sets are different. The present invention further provides a control method of display device. The LED backlight source is controlled and a corresponded RGB grey level is output to the display device according to the percentage of the areas of the red and green pixels having color saturation value greater than the color saturation threshold. Comparing to the existed technology, uncomfortableness on watching red pixels and green pixels is reduced and comfort of human eyes while watching images with high color gamut is improved.

Abstract: A display device has a display area with a first area in which a fingerprint is recognized and a second area in which a fingerprint is not recognized, and a non-display area. A fingerprint sensing unit is disposed to overlap with the first area. A first pixel set is disposed to overlap with the first area, and a second pixel set is disposed to overlap with the second area, each set including a plurality of pixels. A first voltage signal is provided to the first pixel set as a variable frequency signal, and includes a first period during which the first voltage signal is a first frequency signal, a second period during which the first voltage signal is a second frequency signal having a lower frequency than the first frequency signal, and a third period during which the first voltage signal is the first frequency signal.