Abstract: A method of updating channel information by a mobile station (MS) that is in power saving mode is disclosed. More specifically, the method includes the MS which receives status information of a first channel descriptor and transmission frame information which includes when the first channel descriptor is to be transmitted. Furthermore, the MS compares status information of the first channel descriptor with status information of a second channel descriptor. Here, the second channel descriptor is stored in the MS. Lastly, if the compared status information are different, the MS receives the first channel descriptor according to the transmission frame information.

Abstract: The primitives between an upper management layer and the MAC layer within a mobile station and a base station are defined in order to specify and clarify the operations within the protocol stack layers in a broadband wireless access system to allow management of a mobile station. Media Independent Handover (MIH) procedures can be achieved because the NCMS and MIH layer can communicate through use of these primitives.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an inkjet printhead includes forming a heater and an electrode on a substrate, forming a flow path forming layer by coating a first negative photoresist composition on the substrate, forming a sacrifice layer, planarizing the flow path forming layer and the sacrifice layer, forming a nozzle layer by coating a second negative photoresist composition on the flow path forming layer, forming an ink feed hole in the substrate, and eliminating the sacrifice layer, wherein the first and second negative photoresist compositions include a prepolymer which comprises one selected from the group consisting of a glycidyl ether functional group, a ring-opened glycidyl ether functional group, and an oxytein functional group in a monomer repeat unit, and one selected from the group consisting of a phenol novolac resin-based backbone, a bisphenol-A-based backbone, a bisphenol-F-based backbone, and an alicyclic backbone; a cationic initiator; a solvent; and a plasticizer.

Abstract: A display filter for use with a plurality of microlenses in a display system includes an external light and electromagnetic (EM)-shielding portion having a photosensitive transparent resin layer with a photocatalyst, and an external light and EM-shielding pattern formed on regions of the photosensitive transparent resin layer to prevent external light from entering the display system and to prevent EM waves generated in the display device from exiting the display device, the regions corresponding to boundaries between the plurality of microlenses.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a substrate is provided. The method of processing a substrate includes providing a substrate comprising a conductive material, performing a pre-treatment process on the conductive material, flowing a silicon based compound on the conductive material to form a silicide layer, performing a post treatment process on the silicide layer, and depositing a barrier dielectric layer on the substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a thermal inkjet printhead that includes a substrate, which may comprise an ink feed hole for supplying ink, a chamber layer, which is stacked on the substrate, and which comprises an ink chamber that is filled with the ink supplied from the ink feed hole, a heater, which is prepared inside the ink chamber and heats the ink, an island, which is formed on the substrate, and which is prepared at an ink inlet port of the ink chamber, and a nozzle layer, which is stacked on the chamber layer, and which comprises a nozzle for ejecting the ink. The walls of the ink chamber and the island that face each other are symmetrical with respect to the center of the nozzle.

Abstract: A method for transmitting messages to alter the operating status between a mobile station and a base station in a wireless access system comprises, at the mobile station, transmitting a first message to the base station, setting a first count to a first predetermined value and enabling a first, the first message requesting a alteration in operating status between the mobile station and the base station, whereupon expiration of the first timer before receiving a second message from the base station, the count is decremented and, if the count is above a second predetermined value, the first timer is reset and the first message is retransmitted to the base station. The method also comprises, at a base station, receiving the first message, transmitting a second message to the mobile station and enabling a second timer, whereupon expiration of the second timer, the alteration in operating status is effected.

Abstract: A method of reconfiguring an internet protocol (IP) address during handover by a mobile station (MS) is disclosed. In the method, the MS transmits a ranging request message to a base station (BS) in a network and then receives a ranging response message which includes a IP address refresh parameter from the BS in the network. Thereafter, the MS transmits an IP address configuration network entity search message via the BS, receives an IP address configuration network entity search result message from the network via the BS, and transmits an IP address configuration request message to the network via the BS. Lastly, the MS receives an IP address configuration response message from the network via the BS.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a three-dimensional semiconductor device is provided along with a three-dimensional semiconductor device fabricated thereby. The method includes forming a heat conductive plug to channel heat away from devices on a substrate, while high temperature processes are performed on a stacked semiconductor layer. The ability to use high temperature processes on the stacked semiconductor layer without adversely effecting devices on the substrate allows the formation of a high quality single-crystalline stacked semiconductor layer. The high quality single-crystalline semiconductor layer can then be used to fabricate improved thin film transistors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to supporting media independent handover of a mobile terminal to a heterogeneous network. Preferably, the present invention establishes a unified interface to an upper layer of the mobile terminal for managing messages to and from at least one of a homogeneous network and a heterogeneous network. Furthermore, the present invention requests a scan of a heterogeneous network different from a current network of the mobile terminal via the unified interface to determine the presence of an accessible link of the heterogeneous network for performing the handover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to performing handover of a mobile terminal to a network. Preferably, the present invention generates a first heterogeneous protocol message from a heterogeneous network handover module to a medium access control (MAC) of the mobile terminal, wherein the heterogeneous network handover module is configured to provide convergence of information from at least one network interface module associated with one of a homogeneous and heterogeneous network into a unified presentation. A management request associated with a handover process is then transmitted to a serving network, wherein the management request comprises the first heterogeneous protocol message. Accordingly, messages can be remotely exchanged via a radio section between heterogeneous network handover modules of a mobile terminal and a serving network. Therefore, messages are transferred faster and media independent handover is performed more quickly.

Abstract: Methods of filling trenches/gaps defined by circuit elements on an integrated circuit substrate are provided. The methods include forming a first high-density plasma layer on an integrated circuit substrate including at least one trench thereon using a first reaction gas. The first high-density plasma layer is etched using an etch gas including nitrogen fluoride gas (NF3). A second high-density plasma layer is formed on the etched first high-density plasma layer using a second reaction gas including nitrogen fluoride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to performing handover of a mobile terminal to a network. Preferably, the present invention generates a first heterogeneous protocol message from a heterogeneous network handover module to a medium access control (MAC) of the mobile terminal, wherein the heterogeneous network handover module is configured to provide convergence of information from at least one network interface module associated with one of a homogeneous and heterogeneous network into a unified presentation. A management request associated with a handover process is then transmitted to a serving network, wherein the management request comprises the first heterogeneous protocol message. Accordingly, messages can be remotely exchanged via a radio section between heterogeneous network handover modules of a mobile terminal and a serving network. Therefore, messages are transferred faster and media independent handover is performed more quickly.

Abstract: A photo-detector, in which metal wiring for connecting electrodes is arranged on a planarized surface and thus the metal wiring arrangement is simplified, and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The photo-detector includes a multi-layer compound semiconductor layer formed on a compound semiconductor substrate. A number of p-n junction diodes are arranged in a regular order in a selected region of the compound semiconductor layer, and an isolation region for individually isolating the p-n junction diodes is formed by implanting impurity ions in the multi-layer compound semiconductor layer. The isolation region and the surface of the compound semiconductor layer are positioned on the same level. The isolation region may be a Fe-impurity region.

Abstract: A bus-bar for assembling a capacitor device is disclosed, which is capable of improving the environment of a soldering operation for the bus-bar being soldered to a capacitor device, reducing the inferior rate of the capacitor device while improving the quality of the capacitor device, and reducing the weight of the capacitor module, in soldering the bus-bar to capacitor devices. The lead frame attached to polar plates by soldering is formed thinner than the other parts of the bus-bar, and opening parts having an oval or polygonal shape are formed on a surface of the bus-bar so that two adjoining capacitor devices can be exposed. The lead frame is formed in the opening in order for soldering with the polar plates of the capacitor device.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating SOI wafers are provided including providing a donor wafer and forming a hydrogen ion implantation layer in the donor wafer. A circumference portion of one side of the donor wafer is recessed to form a height difference. The one side of the donor wafer and a handle wafer are bonded to form a bonded wafer. The bonded wafer is heat treated to separate the bonded wafer along the hydrogen ion implantation layer.

Abstract: A detecting device of unevenness of a glass substrate includes a light source emitting a light; a polarizer polarizing the light; a standard cell including opposing outer surfaces, the glass substrate attached to one of the opposing outer surfaces, the polarized light passing through the standard cell and the glass substrate; an analyzer detecting and analyzing the light passing through the standard cell and the glass substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to establishing a network address of a mobile terminal in a mobile communication system when the mobile terminal is handed over from one network to another. Preferably, the present invention establishes a unified interface to an upper layer of the mobile terminal for managing messages to and from at least one of a homogeneous network and a heterogeneous network, performs handover of the mobile terminal to at least one of a homogeneous network and a heterogeneous network, receives in the upper layer a request from the unified interface for establishing a network address of the mobile terminal for the at least one of a homogeneous network and a heterogeneous network for communicating data, and establishes the network address for the at least one of a homogeneous network and a heterogeneous network.

Abstract: A method for transmitting messages to alter the operating status between a mobile station and a base station in a wireless access system comprises, at the mobile station, transmitting a first message to the base station, setting a first count to a first predetermined value and enabling a first, the first message requesting a alteration in operating status between the mobile station and the base station, whereupon expiration of the first timer before receiving a second message from the base station, the count is decremented and, if the count is above a second predetermined value, the first timer is reset and the first message is retransmitted to the base station. The method also comprises, at a base station, receiving the first message, transmitting a second message to the mobile station and enabling a second timer, whereupon expiration of the second timer, the alteration in operating status is effected.

Abstract: The primitives between an upper management layer and the MAC layer within a mobile station and a base station are defined in order to specify and clarify the operations within the protocol stack layers in a broadband wireless access system to allow a mobile station to perform scanning procedures. Media Independent Handover (MIH) procedures can be achieved because the NCMS and MIH layer can communicate through use of these primitives.