Abstract: A method of a first communication node may comprise: configuring at least one intelligent functionality among a plurality of intelligent functionalities based on functionality configuration information received from a second communication node; obtaining a training dataset corresponding to the at least one intelligent functionality based on an associated identifier (ID) received from the second communication node; training an intelligent model to perform the at least one intelligent functionality using the training dataset; and performing intelligent operations according to the at least one intelligent functionality using the trained intelligent model.

Abstract: Double patterning techniques described herein may reduce corner rounding, etch loading, and/or other defects that might otherwise arise during formation of a deep trench isolation (DTI) structure in a pixel array. The double patterning techniques include forming a first set of trenches in a first direction and forming a second set of trenches in a second direction in a plurality of patterning operations such that minimal to no etch loading and/or corner rounding is present at and/or near the intersections of the first set of trenches and the second set of trenches.

Abstract: A display device in one example can include a substrate on which a plurality of pixels are disposed, where each pixel includes a plurality of subpixels configured to display different colors. The display device further includes a first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element disposed in each of the plurality of subpixels, a first lens disposed to overlap a light-emitting area of the first light-emitting element and configured to provide a viewing angle of a first value, and a plurality of second lenses disposed to overlap the light-emitting areas of the second light-emitting elements and configured to provide a viewing angle of a second value lower than the viewing angle of the first value. Each of the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element includes an anode.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for recognizing a coded marker including: obtaining a marker image including a coded marker from an input image and normalizing the marker image to obtain a normalized image detecting a region of interest in the normalized image; generating a first binarized image by performing binarization to classify each pixel of the normalized image into one of a foreground and a background; generating a second binarized image by dividing the normalized image into a plurality of partitions, performing binarization for pixel values for each partition to generate a binarized image for the each partition, and combining the binarized images for the each partition; generating an integrated binarized image according to a result of comparing pixel values at the same location in the first binarized image and the second binarized image; and obtaining identification data of the coded marker from the integrated binarized image.

Abstract: Methods of forming devices comprise forming a dielectric layer on a substrate, the dielectric layer comprising at least one feature defining a gap including sidewalls and a bottom. A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) is formed on the bottom of the gap, and a barrier layer is formed on the SAM before selectively depositing a metal liner on the barrier layer. The SAM is removed after selectively depositing the metal liner on the barrier layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device may include a mold structure that includes mold insulation films and gate electrodes alternately stacked on a first substrate, a channel structure that penetrates the mold structure and intersects the gate electrodes, a block separation region that extends in a first direction parallel to an upper surface of the first substrate and cuts the mold structure, a first dam region and a second dam region spaced apart from each other, that each having a closed loop in a plan view and each cutting the mold structure, pad insulation films in the first and second dam regions that are alternately stacked with the mold insulation films and include a material different from the mold insulation films, and a through via which penetrates through the first substrate, the mold insulation films, and the pad insulation films, in the first dam region but not in the second dam region.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for detecting an AVPS marker. In one example, a method of detecting a coded marker comprises receiving an image and preprocessing the image, extracting a feature map of the image through a backbone network, extracting a center point heatmap for a coded marker, a first feature map for a width and height of a bounding box, a second feature map for offsets for adjusting the center point, and a third feature map for corner points of the coded marker from the feature map using a plurality of head networks, generating candidate detection information including the bounding box and the corner points on the basis of the center point heatmap, the first feature map, the second feature map, and the third feature map, and outputting final detection information by performing modified non-maximum suppression on the candidate detection information.

Abstract: A display device can include a bank exposing a first open portion of a first sub-pixel and a first open portion of a second sub-pixel, a plurality of first lenses disposed to correspond to the first open portion of the first sub-pixel and the first open portion of the second sub-pixel, an optical layer disposed between the bank and the plurality of first lenses, the optical layer including a first groove between one of the plurality of first lenses corresponding to the first open portion of the first sub-pixel and another one of the plurality of first lenses corresponding to the first open portion of the second sub-pixel, the first groove having a first thickness, and a filler disposed in the first groove of the optical layer. Also, the filler is aligned with two of the plurality of first lenses in a first direction.

Abstract: The present application relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a salt of arsenous acid, such as sodium meta arsenite or potassium meta arsenite, and methods of manufacturing the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A meniscus measuring method capable of quickly and accurately measuring meniscus positions in a plurality of nozzles of an inkjet head can be provided. The meniscus measuring method comprises providing a head unit capable of discharging ink through a plurality of nozzles, adhering ink remaining in the plurality of nozzles to a film to form a detection pattern on the film by bringing the film into close contact with the plurality of nozzles, measuring meniscus of ink remaining in the plurality of nozzles based on the detection pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for an outsole of shoes that can improve tensile strength, wear resistance, yellowing resistance, transparency, and non-slip characteristics compared to a conventional outsole of shoes, and an outsole of shoes manufactured using the same and a manufacturing method thereof. The composition for the outsole of shoes includes 91 to 97% by weight of a polyurethane-type thermoplastic elastomer and 3 to 9% by weight of a functional composition, wherein the functional composition contains butadiene rubber.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for improving the localization accuracy of an autonomous vehicle using an AVPS marker. An example method comprises recognizing a first coded marker around an entry space in a parking facility to generate coded marker recognition information, estimating a position and orientation of the recognized coded marker based on the coded marker recognition information and parameters of at least one camera, obtaining information on a second coded marker with the same ID as the recognized coded marker from a marker database containing information on an ID, position, orientation and size of each of a plurality of coded markers installed in the parking facility, calculating an error based on the coded marker recognition information and the information on the second coded marker, and performing calibration based on the error when the error is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a super absorbent polymer composite including: preparing super absorbent polymer particles including a crosslinked polymer of an aqueous ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an at least partially neutralized acid group and an internal crosslinking agent, water treating the super absorbent polymer particles to adsorb moisture on the super absorbent polymer particles, and mixing the water-treated super absorbent polymer particles and an anti-caking agent to adhere the anti-caking agent on the water-treated super absorbent polymer particles.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling viscosity of a slurry includes a mixing module mixing raw materials for a secondary battery, and a processor performing machine learning for prediction of viscosity of the slurry, predicting viscosity of the slurry in real time during a mixing process through machine learning, and adjusting conditions of the mixing process performed by the mixing module such that a predictive viscosity of the slurry meets a target viscosity.

Abstract: The apparatus for diluting exhaust gas according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a stagnant air forming unit configured to form stagnant air by decelerating a flow velocity of introduced exhaust gas, an ejector unit connected to a front end of the stagnant air forming unit and configured to discharge the exhaust gas to a front, and a dilution unit coupled to a front end of the ejector unit.

Abstract: Various embodiments for techniques for intelligent channel prediction and transmission of related information in a wireless communication system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for a first communication device to transmit channel state information (CSI) for a specific channel to a second communication device, may comprise predicting channel state at a plurality of time points by measuring the specific channel; generating CSI for transmitting a plurality of prediction information obtained through the prediction; and transmitting the CSI to the second communication device. At least some of the plurality of prediction information occupy different overheads in the CSI.

Abstract: A method of a first training node may comprise: performing training on a first two-sided AI/ML model using a raw training data set collected for CSI feedback; generating a sequential training data set for sequential training on the first two-sided AI/ML model; performing pruning on the sequential training data set to obtain a reduced sequential training data set; and transmitting, to a second training node, two-sided AI/ML training data information including at least one of the reduced sequential training data set or sequential training data configuration information.

Abstract: A low-temperature smoking body and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The low-temperature smoking body includes tobacco particles. The tobacco particle includes a particle body and a shell wrapped on the particle body. A carrier is distributed in the particle body and/or the shell. The carrier includes at least one of a raw tobacco material, a non-tobacco material, and a porous material. The carrier carries a smoking agent, and the smoking agent includes a tobacco extract and/or an atomizer. In addition, a preparation method of the low-temperature smoking body is further disclosed. The low-temperature smoking body has better smoking stability and uniformity, and the tobacco particles having core-shell structures can effectively solve the problem of liquid leakage.

Abstract: Abnormally-shaped tobacco granules are provided. The tobacco granules comprise a tobacco granule body and a coating attached to the surface of the tobacco granule body. The coating contains an adhesive. The surface of the abnormally-shaped tobacco granule has one or more grooves and/or ridges, and/or, the abnormally-shaped tobacco granule has through holes therein. The surface grooves of the abnormally-shaped tobacco granules can serve as smoke channels after the tobacco granules are bonded, cured and shaped, so that the air permeability inside a total-granule tobacco product is greatly improved. The smoking resistance of cigarettes is reduced. The flammability of cigarettes is improved and the consumption of tobacco raw materials is reduced. A preparation method of the abnormally-shaped tobacco granules, a tobacco product comprising the abnormally-shaped tobacco granules, and a preparation method thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a screen switching service during call counseling and a device applied thereto. According to the system for providing a screen switching service during call counseling, after a counselor displays a predetermined counseling material screen on a terminal of a caller in the event that the caller requests a call to the counselor in a customer service center in order to have a consultation, the consultation is provided with a voice call while the counseling material screen, being displayed on the terminal of the caller, is switched according to a page control of the remotely-located counselor.