Abstract: Disclosed is a technique suitable for performing a stable protection function while satisfying a standard specification in the implementation of an LCC of a digital inverter for an LCD backlight. The LCC of a digital inverter for an LCD backlight comprises: a transformer which raises a AC power supplied from the inverter to an AC voltage of a high voltage for lighting a lamp; a voltage/current detection unit for detecting at least one of the current and voltage supplied to the lamp; an A/D converter for converting the detected voltage/current value of analog to a digital value; and an MCU which induces an LCC check point after the start of a striking process, compares at least one of the output current value and voltage value from the transformer with a preset reference value on the basis of an output signal of the A/D converter and then shuts down the inverter when the output current value or voltage value is determined to be abnormal.

Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of phosphonate esters useful as intermediates in the preparation of himbacine analogs, themselves useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The chemistry taught herein can be exemplified by the following scheme: wherein R9 is selected from alkyl, aryl heteroaryl and arylalkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R11 is selected independently for each occurrence from alkyl, aryl heteroaryl and arylalkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and hydrogen, X2 is Cl, Br, or I; X3 is selected from Cl and Br; and PdLn is a supported palladium metal catalyst or a soluble heterogeneous palladium catalyst. The L-derivatizing reagent is a moiety which converts the alcohol functional group of compound 137D to any leaving group which can be displaced by a triorgano-phosphite phosphonating agent.

Abstract: A system and process for providing a network and computer-based integrated development environment is presented that provides collaboration and information sharing for development project team members. Generally, this is accomplished by integrating a presence and activity awareness information module, a collaboration tools module, and a user interface into a single environment that is accessible over a distributed network and serves as a virtual development complex. The information module continuously collects, monitors and analyzes information about the presence of each team member and their activity in the project. The tools module provides a wide range of facilities for synchronous and asynchronous collaboration and information sharing between team members.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna capable of micro-tuning and macro-tuning for a wireless terminal, comprising: a radiator radiating electromagnetic waves; a ground connected to the radiator; at least one switching element positioned at a lengthwise region of the radiator, for shorting or opening the region of the radiator; and a voltage controlling element positioned at the radiator between the switching element and the ground, for controlling the extent of a voltage potential applied across the radiator. In accordance with the present invention, the antenna is capable of the macro-tuning between the service bands and micro-tuning for channel control within the service bands. Furthermore, the size of the antenna is significantly reduced and the antenna is installed on a circuit board in a patch type, thereby simplifying a work process.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus for inspecting defect of a rubbing cloth and a rubbing apparatus with the same. The apparatus for inspecting defect of the rubbing cloth includes a housing surrounding the periphery of the rubbing cloth, a transfer unit connected to the upper portion of the housing for transferring the housing along a length direction of a rubbing roll, an illumination unit installed at one side in the housing for illuminating the rubbing cloth, and a camera unit installed at the other side in the housing to correspond to the illumination unit on the basis of the rubbing roll. The apparatus for inspecting defect of the rubbing cloth can rapidly and precisely detect the defect of the rubbing cloth by using the illumination unit and the camera unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device having a substrate, an interfacial layer formed on said substrate, a nitrogen-containing high dielectric constant (high-k) layer formed on said interfacial layer, and a metal electrode on said nitrogen-containing high-k layer. Also disclosed is a method of forming a transistor including forming on a substrate an interfacial layer comprising silicon and oxygen, depositing on the interfacial layer a high-k dielectric material, nitriding the high-k dielectric material, depositing a metal layer on the high-k dielectric material, and patterning the metal layer, the high-k dielectric material, and the interfacial layer to form a gate stack.

Abstract: A bonding apparatus for a semiconductor package determines whether a bottom of a bonding head is contaminated, and may include a contamination detecting unit for a bonding head attached to a body to apply pressure to the semiconductor package. The contamination detecting unit is below the bonding head to detect contamination on the bottom of the bonding head, a bonding block, and a bonding stage.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for ensuring network quality of service (QoS), comprising: a QoS service controller (QSC) for extracting QoS request to network from service request, transmitting the QoS request to a DRC resource controller in the network, and transmitting resource-releasing information; a QoS pipe provisioning controller (QPPC) for provisioning pipes, obtaining information about the resource occupation condition of QoS pipes periodically, and adjusting the capacity of the pipes dynamically but not by real-time; a distributed resource controller (DRC) for processing the QoS request from the QSC dynamically, and implementing access control and resource distribution of each resource request. Based on this system, the invention also provides a method for distributing network resource in a layered way.

Abstract: Integrated circuit devices are provided including an integrated circuit substrate and a gate on the integrated circuit substrate. The gate has sidewalls. A barrier layer spacer is provided on the sidewalls of the gate. A portion of the barrier layer spacer protrudes from the sidewalls of the gate exposing a lower surface of the barrier layer spacer that faces the integrated circuit substrate. A silicide layer is provided on the portion of the barrier layer spacer protruding from the sidewalls of the gate.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device and a method for fabricating the non-volatile memory device. The non-volatile memory device includes a memory cell located in a first conductive region and has a memory transistor, a selection transistor and a high voltage switching device located in a second conductive region close to the first conductive region. The memory cell is controlled by the high voltage switching device. At least one of the high voltage switching device, the memory transistor, or the selection transistor has a recessed channel region.

Abstract: Provided is a method for tracking a lost mobile station. The method includes, when a replacement Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is installed, determining whether the replacement SIM card is registered as a licensed replacement SIM card; when the SIM card is not registered, transmitting a previously stored tracking short message to a preset destination; and upon receipt of a tracking response short message, setting a tracking lock mode for limiting use of some functions of the mobile station.

Abstract: A dual in-line memory module (DIMM) for use in test includes a memory array with a plurality of memories, a test signal input/output unit, and a normal data input/output unit. The test signal input/output unit is provided in the respective memories to perform an input/output operation of a test signal with an external test mode controller for a test mode operation. The normal data input/output unit is provided in the respective memories to perform an input/output operation of a normal data with an external memory controller for a normal mode operation.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of water absorption for generator stator winding insulator using a cross capacitance are disclosed. The apparatus includes a sensor using a cross capacitance, and a water absorption testing unit for carrying out the water absorption test of the insulator of the stator winding of the power generator using the sensor. The apparatus determines whether the insulator absorbs water, according to thickness, using the cross capacitance, such that inferior winding is detected, a power plant is prevented from being suddenly stopped, costs for the maintenance are reduced, and the lifespan of the power generator is extended.

Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises: a fuel cell stack (100) where an anode (110) and a cathode (120) are arranged under a state that an electrolyte membrane is positioned therebetween; a fuel tank (300) for storing a fuel; a fuel circulation supply means (400) for circulation-supplying a fuel stored in the fuel tank (300) to the anode of the fuel cell stack; an air supply unit (200) connected to the cathode of the fuel cell stack (100) by an air supply line, for supplying oxygen, etc. to the cathode (120); a sensing unit (500) for measuring a concentration of at least one of fuels supplied to the anode (110) and a control unit for receiving a signal of the sensing unit (500) and informing replacement time of a fuel. According to this, a fuel usage is maximized by informing replacement time of a used fuel and a filter (450) for filtering impurity by detecting a fuel consumption degree and an impurity generation amount.

Abstract: A color filter substrate includes a black matrix on a transparent insulating substrate, the blacking matrix defining a pixel area, color filters in the pixel area, an overcoating layer over the black matrix and the color filters, the overcoating layer having a plurality of grooves, a plurality of column spacers on the overcoating layer, and a plurality of ball spacers in the grooves of the overcoating layer.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming an isolation structure in a substrate to define an active region, forming a recess mask pattern over the isolation structure and the active region, etching the isolation structure exposed by the recess mask pattern to a certain depth, etching the substrate to form a recess pattern, and forming a gate electrode over the recess pattern.

Abstract: A serial transmission protocol and architecture are provided that can be used to transmit uncompressed multimedia (e.g., video/audio/control data) over a high speed serial forward communication channel. A backward channel is also provided, for communicating control data. The protocol is implemented with a flexible packet format that supports all different modes of video data, and also supports 24 bit and 30 bit video data (or higher). An example application where the architecture and protocol can be used is a home entertainment multimedia system. A mechanism to implement EDID pass-through and protocols such as HDCP is also provided.

Abstract: A lamp driving method and an inverter for driving the lamp are disclosed which can stably maintain a desired duty ratio of a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for controlling driving of a lamp. The method for driving lamp, comprising: generating an inner pulse width modulation (PWM) signal; outputting a DC level in response to a duty ratio of an external PWM signal; selectively outputting the external PWM signal or the inner PWM signal in accordance with the DC level; and generating an AC drive signal Acs in response to the external PWM signal or the inner PWM signal, and supplying the AC drive signal to the lamp.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistor comprises forming a source region of a first conductivity type and a drain region of the first conductivity type, which are separated from each other by a channel region, in upper regions of a semiconductor substrate, forming a gate stack on the channel region, and feeding hydrogen into junctions of the source and drain regions to neutralize dopants of the first conductivity type present within particular portions of the junctions.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a recess gate in a semiconductor device includes etching a substrate to form a first recess, etching the substrate at side portions of the first recess to form a second recess, and forming a gate insulation layer and a gate electrode over the second recess, wherein etching the substrate to form the second recess includes performing an isotropic etching process.