Abstract: An apparatus for 3D reconstruction based on multiple GPUs and a method thereof are disclosed. The 3D reconstruction apparatus according to the present invention includes a 3D reconstruction apparatus, comprising: a camera configured to generate depth data for 3D space; a first GPU configured to update first TSDF volume data with first depth data generated for a first area and predict a surface point of an object which is present in the space from the first updated TSDF volume data; a second GPU configured to update second TSDF volume data with second depth data generated for a second area and predict a surface point of an object which is present in the space from the second updated TSDF volume data; and a master GPU configured to combine a surface point predicted from the first TSDF volume data and a surface point estimated from the second TSDF volume data.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating replacement metal gate transistors using bi-layer a hardmask are disclosed. By utilizing a bi-layer hardmask comprised of a first layer of nitride, followed by a second layer of oxide, the topography issues caused by transition regions of gates are mitigated, which simplifies downstream processing steps and improves yield.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to integrated circuits having tamper detection and response devices and methods for manufacturing such integrated circuits. One integrated circuit having a tamper detection and response device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and at least one memory cell coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. When the at least one photovoltaic cell is exposed to radiation, the at least one photovoltaic cell generates a current that causes an alteration to a memory state of the at least one memory cell. Another integrated circuit having a tamper detection and response device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and a reactive material coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell, wherein a current from the at least one photovoltaic cell triggers an exothermic reaction in the reactive material.

Abstract: Provided is a method of collecting wild termites and rearing the termites indoors. The method can be used to observe physiological and ecological characteristics of termites that give serious damage to wooden cultural assets and buildings, and thus basic information can be obtained for controlling termites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic-inorganic nanocomposite having orientation and a polymer resin comprising the same. An organic-inorganic nanocomposite according to the present invention includes inorganic nanoparticles each having one or more hydrogen bondable functional groups; first organic compounds each having two or more hydrogen bondable functional groups and one or more aromatic groups; and second organic compounds each having one or more hydrogen bondable functional groups and one or more aromatic groups, wherein the inorganic nanoparticle, the first organic compound and the second organic compound are bonded sequentially through hydrogen bonds, and the hydrogen-bonded inorganic nanoparticle, first organic compound and second organic compound, are laminated through ?-? interaction to have orientation.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a nonvolatile memory device includes providing an intermediate structure in which a floating gate and an isolation film are disposed adjacent to each other on a semiconductor substrate and a gate insulating film is disposed on the floating gate and the isolation film, forming a conductive film on the gate insulating film, and annealing the conductive film so that part of the conductive film on an upper portion of the floating gate flows down onto a lower portion of the floating gate and an upper portion of the isolation film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant adenovirus expressing an ?A-crystallin gene, and gene therapy for retinal vascular disease using the recombinant adenovirus. Gene therapy using the recombinant adenovirus comprising an ?A-crystallin gene of the present invention increases the expression level of the ?A-crystallin gene in the damaged retinal pericytes to suppress pericyte loss and death, retinal vascular leakage, and leukocyte adhesion surrounding retinal vessels, thereby protecting the pericytes. Therefore, it can be used for the prevention and treatment of various retinal vascular diseases including diabetic retinopathy.

Abstract: A method of replacing semiconductor material with metal, Replacement Metal Gate Field Effect Transistors (RMG FETs) and Contacts (RMCs), and Integrated Circuit (IC) chips including the FETs and/or RMCs. A patterned semiconductor layer, e.g., silicon, is formed on a dielectric layer, e.g., a layered gate dielectric. A field dielectric layer fills between shapes in the patterned semiconductor layer. Metal is deposited on the shapes. The wafer is annealed to replace semiconductor in each shape with metal to form metal FET gates or contacts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fermenting velvet antler (or venison or deer bone) together with a mushroom concentration in order to increase the efficacy thereof, and a fermentation product obtained thereby. In accordance with the present invention, velvet antler is fermented in a state in which it was not concentrated or ground, and the shape thereof is maintained after fermentation. Thus, the loss of velvet antler is insignificant, and the fermented velvet antler has a high efficacy and can be used in various shapes in subsequent processes.

Abstract: A stack of a first anti-reflective coating (ARC) layer and a titanium layer is formed on a front surface of a semiconductor substrate including a p-n junction, and is subsequently patterned so that a semiconductor surface is physically exposed in metal contact regions of the front surface of the semiconductor substrate. The remaining portion of the titanium layer is converted into a titania layer by oxidation. A metal layer is plated on the metal contact regions, and a copper line is subsequently plated on the metal layer or a metal semiconductor alloy derived from the metal layer. A second ARC layer is deposited over the titania layer and the copper line, and is subsequently patterned to provide electrical contact to the copper line.

Abstract: A stack of a first anti-reflective coating (ARC) layer and a titanium layer is formed on a front surface of a semiconductor substrate including a p-n junction, and is subsequently patterned so that a semiconductor surface is physically exposed in metal contact regions of the front surface of the semiconductor substrate. The remaining portion of the titanium layer is converted into a titania layer by oxidation. A metal layer is plated on the metal contact regions, and a copper line is subsequently plated on the metal layer or a metal semiconductor alloy derived from the metal layer. A second ARC layer is deposited over the titania layer and the copper line, and is subsequently patterned to provide electrical contact to the copper line.

Abstract: A method of replacing semiconductor material with metal, Replacement Metal Gate Field Effect Transistors (RMG FETs) and Contacts (RMCs), and Integrated Circuit (IC) chips including the FETs and/or RMCs. A patterned semiconductor layer, e.g., silicon, is formed on a dielectric layer, e.g., a layered gate dielectric. A field dielectric layer fills between shapes in the patterned semiconductor layer. Metal is deposited on the shapes. The wafer is annealed to replace semiconductor in each shape with metal to form metal FET gates or contacts.

Abstract: A complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) structure including at least one nFET and at least one pFET located on a surface of a semiconductor substrate is provided. In accordance with the present invention, the nFET and the pFET both include at least a single gate metal and the nFET gate stack is engineered to have a gate dielectric stack having no net negative charge and the pFET gate stack is engineered to have a gate dielectric stack having no net positive charge. In particularly, the present invention provides a CMOS structure in which the nFET gate stack is engineered to include a band edge workfunction and the pFET gate stack is engineered to have a ¼ gap workfunction. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first gate dielectric stack includes a first high k dielectric and an alkaline earth metal-containing layer or a rare earth metal-containing layer, while the second high k gate dielectric stack comprises a second high k dielectric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high strength organic/inorganic composite using plate-shaped inorganic particles and to a method for preparing the same. The organic/inorganic composite of the present invention comprises a polymer and inorganic particles uniformly arranged into a matrix structure in said polymer. A mineral bridge is formed between the inorganic particles. According to the present invention, plate-shaped inorganic particles are uniformly distributed in the polymer to improve the filling rate of inorganic particles, and a mineral bridge is formed between the inorganic particles to provide a high strength and lightweight organic/inorganic composite. The organic/inorganic composite of the present invention may be widely used in high value-added industry such as an aerospace industry, space industry, car industry, energy industry, environmental industry, defense industry and construction industry.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for recoding neuronal signals. The apparatus may include a substrate with an electrode region, a plurality of stimulation electrodes arranged on the electrode region to have a specific arrangement, and at least one recording electrode provided between adjacent ones of the stimulation electrodes and attached with an axon of the neuronal cell. Each of the stimulation electrodes may be attached with a body of a neuronal cell.

Abstract: A force transfer mechanism includes cylindrical guide housing; a movable body which is slidably arranged in the guide housing so as to move in a linear direction by means of an externally applied force, and which includes a cutout groove having one or more inclined surfaces, and through-holes formed in a direction perpendicular to the linear motion direction in portions corresponding to the inclined surfaces; and a slave unit, one end of which is coupled to the movable body such that said end passes through the through-holes of the movable body and moves along the inclined surfaces of the cutout groove vertically relative to the movement direction of the movable body, and the other end of which is elastically supported.

Abstract: Provided is a method of collecting wild termites and rearing the termites indoors. The method can be used to observe physiological and ecological characteristics of termites that give serious damage to wooden cultural assets and buildings, and thus basic information can be obtained for controlling termites.

Abstract: A real-time three-dimensional (3D) real environment reconstruction apparatus and method are provided. The real-time 3D real environment reconstruction apparatus reconstructs a 3D real environment in real-time, or processes data input through RGB-D cameras in real-time using a plurality of GPUs so as to reconstruct a wide ranging 3D real environment.

Abstract: A method of replacing semiconductor material with metal, Replacement Metal Gate Field Effect Transistors (RMG FETs) and Contacts (RMCs), and Integrated Circuit (IC) chips including the FETs and/or RMCs. A patterned semiconductor layer, e.g., silicon, is formed on a dielectric layer, e.g., a layered gate dielectric. A field dielectric layer fills between shapes in the patterned semiconductor layer. Metal is deposited on the shapes. The wafer is annealed to replace semiconductor in each shape with metal to form metal FET gates or contacts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an insect proof or insecticidal composition for the conservation of cultural properties against termites, comprising an extract of Asarum sieboldii as an active ingredient. Based on a methanol extract of Asarum sieboldii or a hexane fraction from the methanol extract, the composition is environmentally friendly and non-toxic to humans and animals. Also, because of its excellent insecticidal activity against termites, the composition can be used to protect wooden structures and cultural properties from termite damage, which is a great threat to the life of wooden structures and cultural properties, without toxicity to humans and animals.