Abstract: A prediction mode determining method in scalable video coding based on a structure of multiple layers is provided. The prediction mode determining method includes: deriving a coded block pattern (CBP) value of a luma component for a 16×16 mode of an encoding target picture; determining first candidate modes for the encoding target picture according to the derived CPB value; and determining a final prediction mode for the encoding target picture based on the determined first candidate modes. According to the present invention, encoding efficiency may be improved, and complexity may be reduced.

Abstract: A method where a Downloadable Conditional Access System Provisioning Server (DPS) detects a duplicated secure micro is provided. A method of detecting a duplicated secure micro, the method including: generating authentication time difference information associated with a value of a difference between a time when a host is finally authenticated in a first address and a time when the host is authenticated in a second address; comparing the authentication time difference information with a first reference value and a second reference value, the second reference value being less than the first reference value; and determining whether the secure micro is duplicated based on a result of the comparing.

Abstract: A scalable video coding apparatus and method for realistic broadcasting are provided. The scalable video coding apparatus may include a spatial scalable coding unit to perform intra-view predictive coding in base layers of a color image and a depth image and prediction in enhancement layers by referencing motion information of the base layer, a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) scalable coding unit to perform coding using quantization which is a method for SNR scalability of the color image, and a motion estimation device to code the base layer of the depth image using the motion information of the base layer of the color image as prediction data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image display device and to a method for operating same. The method for operating the image display device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: replaying content; when a command for storing the replayed content exists, storing at least one portion of the replayed content; displaying a content object indicating the stored content; displaying objects indicating another user or electric device for an accessed network or another network linked to the accessed network; and, when a content object is dragged and dropped in a selected object among the objects indicating the other user or electronic device, transmitting content corresponding to a selected object and having been selected by a user or stored in a selected electronic device. Therefore, the present invention can enhance use convenience for users.

Abstract: The system includes a metadata generation apparatus for generating metadata to designate a specific space and time in and on which a speech balloon or a music book will be displayed on broadcasting content, a multiplexing broadcasting server for multiplexing the metadata received from the metadata generation apparatus and the broadcasting content and sending the multiplexed result to a reception apparatus, an augmented content providing apparatus for sending the speech balloon suitable for speech included in the broadcasting content or the music book suitable for music included in the broadcasting content to the reception apparatus, and the reception apparatus for displaying the broadcasting content and displaying the augmented content in a specific space and time of the broadcasting content based on the metadata.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for providing a time machine service based on an SNS (social network service), including: extracting keywords based on SNS information input by SNS users and collecting rich contents relating to the SNS information based on the keywords; dividing points of past, present, and future, based on a predetermined present time period and classifying the rich contents into any one of past information, present information, and future information, based on the division result; and providing the classified rich contents to the SNS users.

Abstract: A method of controlling a download load of a Secure Micro (SM) client in a Downloadable Conditional Access System (DCAS) is provided. The method of controlling a download load of an SM client including: analyzing version information of SMs and version information of SM clients to control the download load generated in the DCAS, the version information of the SMs and the version information of the SM clients being provided from an Authentication Proxy (AP) server, and the SM clients being installed in the SMs; determining a download policy associated with a download time of a target SM client for the SMs based on a result of the analysis; and providing the AP server with the determined download policy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an artificial lightweight aggregate containing bottom ash. The method includes the steps of: (a) mixing 100 parts by weight of clay and 10-100 parts by weight of bottom ash to obtain a mixture; (b) extrusion-molding the mixture by using an extruder and cutting the extrusion-molded mixture to form a molded article; (c) drying the molded article by using a rotary drier; and (d) sintering the dried article at 1050-1150° C. for 15-45 minutes to produce the artificial lightweight aggregate. The aggregate produced according to the invention is lightweight, cost-effective, and has uniform water absorption.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of providing broadcasting-based augmented reality contents. The method includes judging whether received broadcasting contents include augmented reality associated information; requesting an augmented reality service based on the augmented reality associated information; and providing augmented reality contents according to the request.

Abstract: Disclosed is a downloadable conditional access system (DCAS) including a key request unit to transmit a key request message to an authentication server, an authentication request unit to request authentication from the authentication server based on a key response message received from the authentication server in response to the key request message, and a session establishment unit to establish a session with the authentication server, based on an authentication response message received in response to the authentication request.

Abstract: A multifunctional display device includes a processor to control simultaneously display of visual information and monitoring information on a same screen. The monitoring information provides an indication of status of one or more applications executed at a same time the visual information is displayed, and the visual information corresponds to one of content provider, broadcast signal, or website information.

Abstract: A Secure Micro (SM) copy detection system includes at least one Access Point (AP) that is connected to at least one host group including at least one SM, at least one Multiple-Services Operator (MSO) that is used to manage the at least one SM and includes the at least one AP, and a host information management server that is used to perform authentication of the at least one SM and that is independently connected to the at least one MSO.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for recycling coal ash, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for recycling coal ash, in which the apparatus for recycling coal ash comprises an unburned coal ash recovery unit and a lightweight aggregate manufacturing unit and is provided in an existing thermoelectric power plant and in which coal ash which is generated in the thermoelectric power plant is completely recycled for specific purposes using the coal ash recycling apparatus. According to the invention, the surrounding environment can be prevented from being contaminated during the transportation of waste to a recycling factory and transportation expenses can be reduced. Moreover, coal ash is completely recycled for specific uses, such that unburned carbon contained in the coal ash can be used. Also, coal ash can be recycled even as concrete admixtures having strict standards.

Abstract: An apparatus for remotely monitoring a terminal is provided which includes an analyzer to map terminal information regarding at least one management target terminal, a collection period, a cycle setting value, or an analysis item, to group the at least one management target terminal, and to store the grouped at least one management target terminal in a form of a profile, a management processor to perform a query for a Management Information Base (MIB) object requested by the at least one management target terminal conforming with a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) standard, and to transmit a value of the returned MIB object to the analyzer, and an output unit to output, from a database, at least one of the analysis item, the analysis period, the terminal information, and an output format.

Abstract: Provided is a re-authentication apparatus in a Downloadable Conditional Access System (DCAS), the re-authentication apparatus includes: a receiving unit to receive a key request message from a Secure Micro (SM); a determination unit to determine whether to perform re-authentication depending on downloading of SM client image; an identification unit to identify an SM identifier using the key request message, when the re-authentication is performed as a result of the determination; an extraction unit to retrieve previous session information corresponding to the SM identifier and to extract keying information about the previous session information; and an encryption unit to control an encryption key about the SM client image to be reused, the SM client image being encrypted in a previous session based on the previous session information using the keying information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile for an infant, and more particular, to a mobile available of both sides, comprising a mobile body including a lower face formed as a black and white face (11) and an upper face formed as a color face (12); rings (20, 20?) formed, respectively, on the centers of the black and white face (11) and the color face (12); and a rim (30) formed suturingly on an outer peripheral surface of the mobile body (10).

Abstract: A downloadable conditional access system (DCAS), a secure micro (SM), and a transport processor (TP), and a security authentication method using the same are provided. The DCAS provides a safe security environment through a security protocol which enables mutual authentication and secure channel establishment between the SM and the TP.

Abstract: A mutual authentication apparatus in a Downloadable Conditional Access System (DCAS) includes an announce protocol processor to authenticate SecurityAnnounce information using an Authentication Proxy (AP) and to transmit the authenticated SecurityAnnounce information to a Secure Micro (SM), a keying protocol processor to relay KeyRequest information and KeyResponse information between a Trusted Authority (TA) and the SM in response to the SecurityAnnounce information, a decryption unit to decrypt the KeyResponse information using the SM, an authentication protocol processor to determine whether a first encryption key of the KeyResponse information is identical to a second encryption key generated by the AP, and a download protocol processor to control DownloadInfo to be transmitted from the AP to the SM, the DownloadInfo permitting the SM to download SM Client Image information.

Abstract: A mutual authentication method in a Downloadable Conditional Access System (DCAS) is provided. The mutual authentication method may receive authentication-related information about authentication between an authentication unit and a security module (SM) from a Trusted Authority (TA), generate an authentication session key using the authentication-related information, transmit the authentication session key by the authentication unit to the SM through a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS), and control a Conditional Access System (CAS) software to be downloaded to the SM from the authentication unit, when the authentication is completed by the authentication session key.

Abstract: A method of verifying a validity of a Secure Micro (SM) is provided. The method of verifying a validity of an SM, the method including: storing and maintaining a validity verification message used to verify the validity of the SM, the validity verification message being generated by a Trusted Authority (TA) based on unique information of the SM, and the SM and the TA sharing the unique information of the SM; and verifying the validity of the SM using the validity verification message and the unique information shared by the SM, when an SM client is executed.