Abstract: A switchable divider and combiner assembly (SDCA) (10) that includes a base station (12) that encloses a transceiver circuit (14), a transmitting section (16), a receiving section (30) and a control circuit (40). The sections (16,30) each include a switchable divider circuit (18) and a swithable combiner circuit (24). The transceiver circuit (14) interfaces with a remote data processing/receiving network (50) and with the transmitting and receiving sections (16,30). The sections (16,30) also communicate with a remote user (52) via antennae (20,36). The SDCA (10) functions by transmitting and receiving multiple input and output signals that are alternately and electronically controlled and switched by the control circuit (40).

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing an ion exchange type lithium adsorbent using a filter including: synthesizing precursor powder as lithium manganese oxide having a spinel structure; filling the precursor powder in the filter; and acid-treating the filter filled with the precursor powder.

Abstract: Novel proteins are provided herein, including proteins capable of catalyzing the acetylation of glyphosate and other structurally related proteins. Also provided are novel polynucleotides capable of encoding these proteins, compositions that include one or more of these novel proteins and/or polynucleotides, recombinant cells and transgenic plants comprising these novel compounds, diversification methods involving the novel compounds, and methods of using the compounds. Some of the novel methods and compounds provided herein can be used to render an organism, such as a plant, resistant to glyphosate.

Abstract: A Bluetooth headset is disclosed that includes a body having a microphone and an earphone having a Bluetooth module therein; an ear hook having a curved shape, fixed to the body, and worn on a user's ear; and an antenna module disposed to the ear hook. The antenna module includes an antenna radiator mounted inside the ear hook; and an electrical connection element which is electrically connected to the antenna radiator, is drawn out from one connection end of the body of the ear hook, and is power-fed by the Bluetooth module included in the body.

Abstract: There is provided an absolute steering angle detecting device for detecting an absolute steering angle of a steering control device of a vehicle, including a sensor wheel 18c adapted to rotate by linking with rotation of the steering control device, a magnetism detector 18g having a bridge circuit made up of a GMR element, magnetized portions 18d, 18e provided to surround the magnetism detector 18g, and a steering angle operation module 26 which calculates an absolute steering angle based a detection signal outputted from the magnetism detector 18g, wherein either the magnetism detector 18g or the magnetized portions 18d, 18e is mounted on the sensor wheel 18c, while the other is mounted on a fixed portion, and the magnetism detector 18g outputs a detection signal which completes a single period when the steering control device completes a single rotation.

Abstract: The rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive electrode which includes a positive active material, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte which includes a non-aqueous organic solvent and a lithium salt. The positive active material includes a core including at least one of a compound represented by Formula 1 and a compound represented by Formula 2, and a surface-treatment layer which is formed on the core and includes a compound represented by Formula 3. The lithium salt includes LiPF6 and a lithium imide-based compound. LiaNibCocMndMeO2 ??(1) LihMn2MiO4 ??(2) M?xPyOz ??(3) wherein each of M and M? is independently selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, a Group 13 element, a Group 14 element, a transition element, a rare earth element, and combinations thereof, 0.95?a?1.1, 0?b?0.999, 0?c?0.999, 0?d?0.999, 0.001?e?0.2, 0.95?h?1.1, 0.001?i?0.2, 1?y?4, 0?y?7, and 2?z?30.

Abstract: A method of transmitting information in a wireless communication system is disclosed. More specifically, the method includes a base station (BS) which receives data from a mobile subscriber station (MSS) via an uplink channel. Using the antennas) received data, the BS determines quality of the uplink channel. Thereafter, the BS transmits feedback information to the MSS. Here, the feedback information is based on the determined quality of the uplink channel.

Abstract: A shield connector set includes first and second connectors coupled with each other. The first connector includes a connection terminal having a connection unit connected to an exposed central line of a shield cable and a terminal head for receiving a conductive matter from outside; a connection member installed to an exposed shield layer; an inner housing for receiving the connection unit and having a central line protecting unit and a terminal fixing unit; and a shield shell for fixing the inner housing and the shield cable. The second connector includes a corresponding connection terminal connected to a core line of a cable and inserted into the terminal head, respectively; a corresponding inner housing having a hollow capable of receiving the corresponding connection terminal and the cable therein; and a corresponding shield shell having a hollow capable of receiving the corresponding inner housing therein.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a developing unit to form an image using a developing agent on one side of a printing medium transported along a simplex printing path, a fixing unit to fix the developing agent on the printing medium, a discharging roller to discharge the printing medium that passes the fixing unit, and a first driving source to drive the developing unit, the fixing unit and the discharging roller.

Abstract: A control message processing method and a control message processing apparatus using the method on a wireless mesh network are provided where a neighbor solicitation (NS) information is generated by extracting a part or an entire NS message, the NS message having been generated to request a medium access control (MAC) address of a destination node. A modified route request (RREQ) message, including the NS information, is generated to request the MAC address of the destination node and a routing path to the destination node, and is broadcasted.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a base, a plurality of first fins, a plate with a plurality of second fins, a plurality of third fins, three heat pipes and a fan assembly. Each heat pipe includes a heat-receiving portion sandwiched between the base and the first fins, a heat-exchange portion sandwiched between the plate and the first fins, a connecting portion connecting the heat-receiving portion and the heat-exchange portion, a heat-discharging portion extending through the plate and inserted into the third fins. The fan assembly is arranged beside the first, second and third fins and generates forced airflow flowing into channels defined by the first, second and third fins.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack induces smooth current collection and liquid or gas flow without using a heavy bipolar plate. The fuel cell stack includes: a membrane and electrode assembly (MEA) in which an electrolyte membrane is disposed between a cathode electrode and an anode electrode; a current collector disposed in the MEA to form an electrical path with an adjacent MEA; and a non-conductive separation plate disposed between the MEA and the adjacent MEA, the non-conductive separation plate forming flow channels to supply a liquid or gas to the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. A fuel cell stack structure having the above structure is simple and lightweight as the MEA includes a thin and lightweight non-conductive polymer separation plate and a current collector to connect adjacent MEAs.

Abstract: An LED module includes an LED, a heat spreader contacting the LED, a heat-dissipating unit remote from the LED and a heat transfer member. The heat transfer member thermally connects the heat spreader and the heat-dissipating unit and transfers heat from the heat spreader to the heat-dissipating unit.

Abstract: A photomask cleaning apparatus including a stage supporting a photomask, a cleaning fluid supplying unit configured to supply a cleaning fluid to remove contaminants from the photomask, a cleaning fluid absorbing unit configured to absorb the cleaning fluid supplied from the cleaning fluid supplying unit; and a contaminant removing structure configured to provide a path through which the cleaning fluid flows between the cleaning fluid supplying unit and the cleaning fluid absorbing unit through a surface of the photomask on the stage, and to have an opening aperture through which the cleaning fluid is exposed onto the surface of the photomask so as to remove at least some of the contaminants is provided. Methods of cleaning a photomask are also provided.

Abstract: The rechargeable lithium battery of the present invention includes a positive electrode including a positive active material, a negative electrode including a negative active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive active material includes a core and a coating layer formed on the core. The core is made of a material such as LiCo0.98M?0.02O2, and the coating layer is made of a material such as MxPyOz. The electrolyte solution includes a nitrile-based additive. The rechargeable lithium battery of the present invention shows higher cycle-life characteristics and longer continuous charging time at high temperature.

Abstract: An optical recording medium having a read-only storage area and a writable storage area and a recording/reproducing apparatus and method therefor. The optical recording medium is a hybrid disc having both the read-only storage area, which is suitable for mass production of information having the same contents, and the writable storage area on which data can be recorded, updated or added at a user's option.

Abstract: Provided are a phase shifter with a photonic band gap (PBG) structure using a ferroelectric thin film. The phase shifter includes a microstrip transmission line acting as a microwave input/output line and a plurality of tunable capacitors arranged in the microstrip transmission line at regular intervals. Electrodes disposed on a substrate apply DC voltages to the plurality of tunable capacitors. Radio frequency (RF) chokes and quarter wavelength radial-stubs are connected between the electrodes and the microstrip transmission line in order to prevent high frequency signals from flowing into a DC bias terminal. A plurality of PBGS are periodically arrayed on a ground plane of the substrate.

Abstract: Compounds of the invention, such as compounds of formula (I), where n, m, A, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined herein, are useful as modulators of the activity of liver X receptors. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A phase change memory device having a uniform set and reset current includes a first and second sense amplifiers that are respectively placed adjacent to both ends of a plurality of active regions. The active regions include a first active region and a second active region. The first active region has a first area having a first width, a second area having a second width greater than the first width, and a third area having a third width greater than the second width and are sequentially arranged in a direction extending toward an area adjacent to the first sense amplifier. The second active region has a first area having a first width, a second area having a second width greater than the first width, and a third area having a third width greater than the second width, which are sequentially arranged in a direction extending toward an area adjacent to the second sense amplifier.

Abstract: A positive electrode including a current collector; a positive active material layer disposed on the current collector; and a coating layer disposed on the positive active material layer. The coating layer includes a binder and a inorganic additive. The binder is a poly(vinylidenefluoride-hexafluoropropylene) copolymer comprising 2 to 16 mole % of hexafluoropropylene. The positive electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery suppresses side-reactions between a positive electrode and an electrolyte, at a high voltage.