Abstract: A cooling structure for a portable computer includes a cooling fan creating an air stream to release heat generated in a main body of the computer to the outside through at least one vent. First and second heat pipes transfer heat generated in first and second heat sources on a main board of the computer to a path of the air stream. A portion of the air stream is also directed to the interior of the main body.

Abstract: An electroluminescence display device including a thin film transistor layer formed on a substrate, at least one insulating layer, and a pixel layer that includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and an intermediate layer interposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and having at least an emitting layer. The pixel layer further includes a reflection layer that is disposed under the first electrode layer and that extends to a via hole formed in the insulating layer, and an auxiliary conductive layer is disposed under the reflection layer. The auxiliary conductive layer extends to the via hole, and the first electrode layer contacts at least a portion of the auxiliary conductive layer.

Abstract: An apparatus is invented for implementing adaptive routing in packet switched networks. The hardware structure of the apparatus is based on the AntNet, which is an adaptive routing algorithm for selecting an optimized network route using a mobile agent that simulates an ant. The AntNet-based hardware structure can be applied to a system-on-chip system. The original AntNet algorithm is adapted for hardware implementation. Performance of the modified algorithm of the invention was verified by comparing the modified algorithm with the original AntNet algorithm in a virtual network structure. The hardware structure of the invention is effective for AntNet-based routing.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery capable having increased current collection efficiency and an improved current collecting plate. The rechargeable battery includes: an electrode group which includes positive and negative electrode, and a separator interposed between the positive and negative electrode; a casing in which the electrode group is inserted; a cap assembly to seal the casing, and including an external terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode group; and a current collecting plate which is electrically connected to at least one electrode among the positive and negative electrode, and including a body with a first thickness and welding portions with a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.

Abstract: A display substrate capable of improving the signal transmission characteristics and image quality of a display device is presented. The display substrate includes a first conductive line on an insulating substrate. A storage capacitor line is on the insulating substrate. A storage capacitor line extends substantially parallel to the first conductive line. A second conductive line, which is also on the insulating substrate, extends in a direction different from the first conductive line and defines a pixel with the first conductive line. A light blocking pattern extends from the first conductive line, overlapping the second conductive line. A switching element is electrically connected to the first and second conductive lines and includes a drain electrode that is positioned on the storage capacitor line to form a storage capacitor. A pixel electrode is electrically connected to the drain electrode.

Abstract: An example embodiment for a method of fabrication of a semiconductor device comprises the following. We provide a substrate with a first device region and a second device region. We provide a first type FET transistor in the first device region and provide a second type FET transistor in the second device region. We form an etch stop layer over the first and second device regions and forming a first stressor layer over the first device region. The first stressor layer puts a first type stress on the substrate in the first device region. We form a second stressor layer over the second device region. The second stressor layer puts a second type stress on the substrate in the second device region. Another example embodiment is the structure of a dual stress layer device having an etch stop layer.

Abstract: An ADIP (address in pre-groove) signal detection circuit is capable of correctly and quickly detecting discontinuous points in a wobble signal, and has a simple configuration in a wobble detection system of an optical disc device such as a DVD+R/RW, and an ADIP signal detection method thereof. The ADIP signal detection circuit performing the ADIP signal detection method includes one or two window comparators, two edge detection circuits each consisting of an exclusive OR circuit and an AND circuit, and two discontinuous point determination circuits each consisting of a flip-flop and a counter. Therefore, the ADIP signal detection circuit has a simple configuration so that it can be easily implemented. Also, since the ADIP signal detection circuit has a fast operation speed, the ADIP signal detection circuit detects discontinuous points correctly and quickly.

Abstract: A phase controlling device of reduced cost, a fuser controlling device including the phase controlling device, and a phase controlling method. The phase controlling device includes: a first signal generating unit generating an error signal that corresponds to a difference between the reference temperature of the fuser and the actual temperature of the fuser; a pulse generating unit generating a sawtooth wave pulse signal that increases with time during a half period of the AC power; and a control signal generating unit comparing the error signal and the sawtooth wave pulse signal and outputting a phase control signal controlling phase of the AC power. The pulse generating unit generating an increasing sawtooth wave pulse may have a relatively simple circuit configuration relative to that of the pulse generating unit generating a decreasing sawtooth wave pulse, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

Abstract: Provided is a stack package using an anisotropic conductive film (ACF) for reducing thermal stresses exerted on chip scale packages (CSPs) during the initial manufacture of stack packages from a plurality of CSPs and for facilitating the repair and/or rework of stack packages incorporating CSPs while reducing the likelihood of damage to the CSPs. In the stack package including a plurality of CSPs stacked using an ACF, each CSP will typically include a circuit board, a semiconductor chip mounted on and electrically connected to the circuit board, and solder balls or other conductive structures arranged the semiconductor chip on the peripheral regions of the circuit board. Also provided are methods for the initial production of such stack packages and supplemental methods for the repair and rework of such stack packages.

Abstract: An IEEE 1394 audio/video (AV) network system having a switching structure and a method of forming a network thereof. A method of forming a network in a network system using a digital interface includes checking a power on/off state of a digital interface device in the network, and if the power off state is sensed, transmitting a bus reset command to digital interface devices that form the network and bypassing a connected digital interface bus signal to another digital interface device.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device that uses magnetic domain wall movement. The semiconductor device includes a magnetic wire having a plurality of magnetic domains, wherein the magnetic wire comprises a magnetic domain wall that is moved by either a pulse field or a pulse current. The magnetic wire of the semiconductor device does not require an additional notch since the magnetic wire includes a magnetic domain wall, the moving distance of which is controlled by a pulse field or a pulse current.

Abstract: A method and system for preventing skipping the playback of a special content section of a digital media stream is provided. The method comprises a method for providing a digital media stream on the providing side, and a method for playing back a digital media stream as provided by the above providing method on the playing back side. The providing method comprises: decoding an encoded special content section of a digital media stream; generating an encryption key based on the decoded data of the special content section; encrypting a normal content section of the digital media stream using the encryption key; and providing the digital media stream comprising the encoded special content section and the encrypted normal content section.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an active region. A gate electrode is disposed on the active region. An isolation region adjoins the active region, and is recessed with respect to a top surface of the active region underlying the gate electrode. The isolation region may be recessed a depth substantially equal to a height of the gate electrode. In some embodiments, the gate electrode is configured to support current flow through the active region along a first direction, and a tensile stress layer covers the gate electrode and is configured to apply a tensile stress to the gate electrode along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The tensile stress layer may cover the recessed isolation region and portions of the active region between the isolation region and the gate electrode. In further embodiments, an interlayer insulating film is disposed on the tensile stress layer and is configured to apply a tensile stress to the gate electrode along the second direction.

Abstract: Integrated Combustion Reactors (ICRs) and methods of making ICRs are described in which combustion chambers (or channels) are in direct thermal contact to reaction chambers for an endothermic reaction. Particular reactor designs are also described. Processes of conducting reactions in integrated combustion reactors are described and results presented. Some of these processes are characterized by unexpected and superior results, and/or results that can not be achieved with any prior art devices.

Abstract: An approach is disclosed for providing a humanoid joint for a robotic system. A joint apparatus includes a supporting part, a rotating part and a pair of joint part, wherein the supporting part and the rotating part are coupled in which the joint part is disposed, wherein a rotational force is initially driven by a joint part and the rotational force is transmitted to the other joint part using a sliding motion generated at an abutted surface of each joint part, wherein the surface is formed at the end of the joint part, wherein the transmitted rotational forces can be converted into a motion by the restriction of movement of joint part occurred within the limited space formed by the coupling of rotational part and supporting part.

Abstract: A polymer includes directly bonded aromatic pendent groups and at least one moiety defined by one of the following formulas >N—N?CR1R2 or —N?N—CR1R2— where R1 and R2 (a) are independently H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, allyl, aralkyl, alkaryl, or alkynyl group, or (b) together form a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, alkenylene, cycloalkylene, cycloalkenylene, or arylene group. The moiety can be attached to the polymer through one or both of the two open bonds and, where it is attached through only one bond, the other bond attaches to a hydrogen atom, i.e., the moiety is at a terminus of the polymer. Such polymers can be used to provide compositions that also include particulate fillers.

Abstract: A recording medium for thermal transfer printers includes: a base layer; a dye accepting layer applied to a surface of the base layer; and an inorganic material aid layer which is interposed between the base layer and the dye accepting layer. The inorganic material and layer contains an organic binder resin, an inorganic material having a particle diameter of 10 ?m or greater and a brightening agent. The recording medium has the inorganic material aid layer interposed between the base and the dye accepting layer, which facilitates transfer of a recording ribbon dye. As a result, stain and wrinkle free and clear image quality can be obtained and light resistance can also be improved.

Abstract: A system, medium, and method measuring a geometric reliability index, e.g., in image compensation, and more particularly, a system, medium, and method measuring a geometric reliability index in image compensation that can measure a geometric model of a projection surface onto which an image is projected.

Abstract: An optical zoom tracking apparatus and method, and a computer-readable recording medium for performing the optical zoom tracking are disclosed. If an optical zoom function of a digital camera or mobile phone is executed, the optical zoom tracking apparatus commands a focus lens to move according to a continuous zooming operation, such that a clear image can be maintained while the image is continuously zoomed in or out, resulting in the effective use of limited power. The optical zoom tracking apparatus includes: a zoom lens which moves to adjust a magnification (i.e., a magnifying power) of a camera; a focus lens interoperable with the zoom lens; a zoom-lens drive for moving the zoom lens; a focus-lens drive for moving the focus lens; and a focus-lens controller for determining a moving distance of the focus lens according to a moving distance of the zoom lens, and transmitting a control signal corresponding to the moving distance of the focus lens to the focus-lens drive.

Abstract: A lamp driving circuit includes: a voltage supply part including a first voltage supply part and a second voltage supply part; a first circuit part including a first terminal, a second terminal and a first coil; a second circuit part including a second coil electromagnetically coupled to the first coil and which supplies a voltage to a lamp; and an electric current detecting part which detects an electric current of the first coil and includes a detecting resistor and an electric current detector.