Apparatus and method for recovery of target gas

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for recovery of target gas, which may increase a target gas concentration in a recovered gas by using a single gas separation membrane module and a plurality of gas storage tanks. The apparatus for recovery of target gas includes a gas separation membrane module configured to perform an enrichment process n times (n is a natural number) so that an injected gas is separated into a permeated gas and a recovered gas in each enrichment process, and (n+1) number of gas storage tanks, wherein in an n th enrichment process, gas stored in an n th gas storage tank is supplied to the gas separation membrane module and separated into an n th permeated gas and an n th recovered gas, the n th permeated gas is stored in a (n−1) th gas storage tank, and the n th recovered gas is stored in a (n+1) th gas storage tank.

Amine functionalized mesoporous iron oxyhydroxide and method for fabricating the same

The present invention relates to an amine functionalized mesoporous iron oxyhydroxide and a method for fabricating the same, wherein the amine functionalized mesoporous iron oxyhydroxide is provided with amino group with high reactivity with anion heavy metal on the FeOx surface with large special area, thereby effectively removing the anion heavy metal in water. The method for fabricating mesoporous FeOx structure with amino group according to one embodiment of the invention is characterized by comprising the following steps: a first step, mixing water solution of ferric chloride (FeCl12) and surfactant; a second step, mixing peroxide in the water solution of water solution of ferric chloride and surfactant; a third step, after performing centrifugal separation on the mixture solution of the second step, drying the solid matter for fabricating powder-shaped mesoporous FeOx structure; and a fourth step, after dispersing the mesoporous FeOx structure into anhydrous toluene, injecting aminosilane ...

Bead immobilized with absorbent and microorganisms

Provided is a bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported, wherein an adsorbent for adsorbing organic contaminants is supported on the bead together with an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism for degrading the organic contaminants adsorbed to the adsorbent to allow for the adsorbent to remove organic contaminants in water and to allow for the organic contaminant-degrading microorganism to regenerate the adsorbent.

Apparatus And Method For Separation And Recovery Of Sulfur Hexafluoride

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for separation and recovery of sulfur hexafluoride, which separates high-concentration SF6 and can improve recovery rate through utilizing multiple-stage separation and recovery steps of a plurality of separation film modules. The apparatus for separation and recovery of the sulfur hexafluoride comprises the following components: an air pre-treatment device which can eliminate sulfur dioxide (SO2) and water contained in the exhaust gas that comprises the sulfur hexafluoride; a first separation film module which separates the exhaust gas into first recovery gas and first other gases; a second separation film module which separates the first recovery gas into second recovery gas and second other gases; an other gas storage tank which stores the first other gases that is separated from the first separation film module; and a third separation film module which receives first other gases from the other gas storage tank and separates ...

COMPOSITE MEDIUM FOR SIMULTANEOUS REMOVAL OF CATIONIC AND ANIONIC HEAVY METALS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A composite medium and method thereof for simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic heavy metals are provided to remove cationic and anionic heavy metals effectively. The method includes dissolving sodium alginate powder into deionized water to provide an alginate solution, and introducing amine group-supported mesoporous iron oxide and synthetic zeolite into the alginate solution and kneading the resultant mixture. The method also includes adding the alginate solution mixed with the mesoporous iron oxide and synthetic zeolite dropwise to an aqueous calcium chloride solution so that each drop of alginate solution is cured to form a bead-like composite medium, and vacuum drying the bead-like composite medium to remove water present in the composite medium, while the mesoporous iron oxide and synthetic zeolite are moved from the inside of the composite medium toward the surface of the composite medium. 1. A method for manufacturing a composite medium for simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic heavy metals , comprising:dissolving sodium alginate powder into deionized water to provide an alginate solution;introducing mesoporous iron oxide and synthetic zeolite into the alginate solution and kneading the resultant mixture;adding the alginate solution mixed with the mesoporous iron oxide and synthetic zeolite dropwise to an aqueous calcium chloride solution so that each drop of alginate solution is cured to form a bead-like composite medium; andvacuum drying the bead-like composite medium to remove water present in the composite medium, while the mesoporous iron oxide and synthetic zeolite are moved from the inside of the composite medium toward the surface of the composite medium.2. The method for manufacturing a composite medium for simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic heavy metals according to claim 1 , wherein the mesoporous iron oxide is prepared by a process including mixing an iron chloride solution with an anionic surfactant claim 1 , and allowing ...

TOUCH SCREEN PANELS

A touch screen panel includes a transparent substrate, a first sensing line and a second sensing line. The first sensing line includes first sensing cells arranged along a first direction and first connection patterns coupling the first sensing cells. The second sensing line includes second sensing cells arranged in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and second connection patterns coupling the second sensing cells. At least one of the first and the second sensing cells includes openings and conductive patterns located in the openings. 1. A touch screen panel comprising:a transparent substrate;a first sensing line comprising a plurality of first sensing cells arranged on the substrate along a first direction, and a plurality of first connection patterns coupling adjacent ones of the first sensing cells; anda second sensing line comprising a plurality of second sensing cells arranged on the substrate along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a plurality of second connection patterns connecting adjacent ones of the second sensing cells, the second sensing line being electrically insulated from the first sensing line,wherein each of the first sensing cells comprises a plurality of first openings and a plurality of first conductive patterns in the first openings, and each of the second sensing cells comprises a plurality of second openings and a plurality of second conductive patterns in the second openings.2. The touch screen panel of claim 1 , wherein the first openings are arranged along the second direction and the second opening are arranged along the first direction.3. The touch screen panel of claim 2 , wherein the first openings and the second openings are arranged in zigzag patterns claim 2 , respectively.4. The touch screen panel of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and the second openings has a circle shape claim 2 , an ellipse shape claim 2 , a diamond shape claim 2 , a rhombus shape or a polygon ...

DISPLAY DEVICE-INTEGRATED TOUCH SCREEN PANEL

A display device-integrated touch screen panel including an upper substrate and a lower substrate having a display region and a non-display region outside of the display region and including a first non-display region and a second non-display region at an outer side of the first non-display region, a plurality of sensing patterns on the upper substrate in the display region, a plurality of sensing lines located on the upper substrate in the non-display region, and coupled to the sensing patterns, a first guard ring pattern adjacent an edge of the first non-display region and surrounding the plurality of sensing lines, a sealing material between the upper substrate and the lower substrate in the non-display region, and a second guard ring pattern overlapping the sealing material in the non-display region, the second guard ring pattern being electrically coupled to the first guard ring pattern and including a transparent conductive material. 1. A display device-integrated touch screen panel comprising:an upper substrate; a display region; and', 'a non-display region at an outer side of the display region and comprising a first non-display region and a second non-display region at an outer side of the first non-display region;, 'a lower substrate, the upper substrate and the lower substrate havinga plurality of sensing patterns on the upper substrate in the display region;a plurality of sensing lines located on the upper substrate in the non-display region, and coupled to the sensing patterns;a first guard ring pattern adjacent an edge of the first non-display region and surrounding the plurality of sensing lines;a sealing material between the upper substrate and the lower substrate in the non-display region; anda second guard ring pattern overlapping the sealing material in the non-display region, the second guard ring pattern being electrically coupled to the first guard ring pattern and comprising a transparent conductive material.2. The display device-integrated ...

BEAD IMMOBILIZED WITH ABSORBENT AND MICROORGANISMS, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

Provided is a bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported, wherein an adsorbent for adsorbing organic contaminants is supported on the bead together with an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism for degrading the organic contaminants adsorbed to the adsorbent to allow for the adsorbent to remove organic contaminants in water and to allow for the organic contaminant-degrading microorganism to regenerate the adsorbent. 1. A bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported , wherein air bubbles , an adsorbent for adsorbing organic contaminants in water , and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism for degrading the organic contaminants adsorbed to the adsorbent to regenerate the adsorbent are supported in the bead.2. The bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported according to claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent is powdered activated carbon.3. The bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported according to claim 1 , which comprises an adsorbent fixed to the bead surface.4. The bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported according to claim 1 , which is an alginate bead or chitosan bead.5. The bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported according to claim 1 , wherein the organic contaminant-degrading microorganism is one capable of degrading a specific organic contaminant.6. The bead in which an adsorbent and an organic contaminant-degrading microorganism are supported according to claim 1 , wherein the organic contaminant-degrading microorganism comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of microorganisms capable of degrading toluene claim 1 , microorganisms capable of degrading benzene and microorganisms capable of degrading phenol.7. The bead in which an adsorbent and ...

Air cleaner and home appliance

The present disclosure relates to an air cleaner. The air cleaner includes a main body, a panel configured to be movable with respect to the main body, a power transmission device connected to the panel, a vibration-preventing member connected to the power transmission device and including a vibration-preventing portion in contact with the power transmission device and a slip-preventing portion having a thickness thinner than the vibration-preventing portion, and a driving source connected to the vibration-preventing member.

LASER SPECKLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT

A system for registering multiple point clouds captured by an aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a speckle generator, at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner, and a processor coupled thereto. In operation, the speckle generator projects a laser speckle pattern onto a surface (e.g., a featureless surface). The at least one 3D scanner scans the surface to generate a plurality of point clouds of the surface and to image at least a portion of the laser speckle pattern. The processor, which is communicatively coupled with the at least one 3D scanner, registers the plurality of point clouds to generate a complete 3D model of the surface based at least in part on the laser speckle pattern. 1. A system for registering multiple point clouds , the system comprising:a speckle generator to project a first laser speckle pattern onto a surface;at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner to scan the surface, wherein the at least one 3D scanner is configured to generate a plurality of point clouds of the surface and to image at least a portion of the first laser speckle pattern; anda processor communicatively coupled with the at least one 3D scanner to register the plurality of point clouds to generate a 3D model of the surface based at least in part on the first laser speckle pattern.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the speckle generator includes a laser source to generate a laser beam and an optical element to diffract the laser beam into a plurality of laser beams of multiple orders claim 1 , wherein the plurality of laser beams defines the first laser speckle pattern.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner is coupled to an aircraft having a diffuser and a downward facing camera communicatively coupled with the processor claim 1 , the downward facing camera being configured to image a first surface of the diffuser.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the speckle generator is configured to project a second laser speckle ...

TOUCH SCREEN APPARATUS

A touch screen apparatus includes: an active area and a non-active area outside the active area; first sensing electrodes arranged along a first direction in the active area; second sensing electrodes arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction in the active area, the second sensing electrodes being insulated from the first sensing electrodes; and at least one additional sensing electrode separated from the first and second sensing electrodes, the at least one additional sensing electrode being located in the non-active area. 1. A touch screen apparatus comprising:an active area and a non-active area outside the active area;first sensing electrodes arranged along a first direction in the active area;second sensing electrodes arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction in the active area, the second sensing electrodes being insulated from the first sensing electrodes; andat least one additional sensing electrode separated from the first and second sensing electrodes, the at least one additional sensing electrode being located in the non-active area.2. The touch screen apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an active touch pen that generates a driving signal for a touch input.3. The touch screen apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a touch controller that determines a touch position claim 2 , based on a sensing signal provided from the additional sensing electrode claim 2 , the sensing signal corresponding to the driving signal.4. The touch screen apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising connection lines for connecting each of the first sensing electrodes claim 3 , the second sensing electrodes claim 3 , and the additional sensing electrode to the touch controller.5. The touch screen apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the additional sensing electrode is located outwardly from the connection lines.6. The touch screen apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the additional sensing electrode is located between the connection lines ...

Transparent protection window, flexible display apparatus with the same, and method of manufacturing the transparent protection window

A transparent protection window, a flexible display apparatus, and associated method, the transparent protection window including a first area extending in one direction, the first area having a first thickness; a second area extending in a direction different from that of the first area, the second area having a second thickness; and a third area connecting the first area to the second area, the third area including a portion having a curved surface, wherein the first thickness of the first area is less than the second thickness of the second area.

System and Method for Detecting Obstacles in Aerial Systems

An automated detection and avoidance system that provides a pilot with high-fidelity knowledge of the aircraft's physical state, and notifies the pilot of any deviations in expected state based on predictive models. The automated detection and avoidance system may include a processor and a sensor payload operatively coupled to the processor to detect a non-cooperative obstacle within a first airspace adjacent the aircraft. The sensor payload may comprise a radar to radially scan the first airspace, and a camera to scan a second airspace within said first airspace. 1. An obstacle detection system for use in an aircraft , the obstacle detection system comprising:a sensor payload to detect a non-cooperative obstacle within a first airspace that is adjacent the aircraft, the sensor payload comprising a radar to radially scan the first airspace to generate radar information having a first resolution, and a camera to image a second airspace within said first airspace to generate optical information at a second resolution that is higher than the first resolution; anda processor operatively coupled with the sensor payload, wherein the processor is configured to determine a location of the non-cooperative obstacle and to identify the non-cooperative obstacle as a function of the radar information and the optical information.2. The obstacle detection system of claim 1 , wherein the camera is configured to pan and tilt.3. The obstacle detection system of claim 2 , wherein the camera includes a long wave infrared sensor.4. The obstacle detection system of claim 2 , wherein the camera includes a visible-near infrared electro-optic (EO) sensor.5. The obstacle detection system of claim 2 , wherein the optical information includes at least one of a thermal cross section and an optical cross section.6. The obstacle detection system of claim 2 , wherein the radar information comprises a radar cross section.7. The obstacle detection system of claim 1 , wherein the radar information ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes: a display panel including an upper electrode and an encapsulation layer provided on the upper electrode; a touch panel including a first touch electrode and a second touch electrode each facing the upper electrode and positioned between the display panel and a cover window covering the display panel, the first touch electrode being separated from the second touch electrode; an elastic layer provided on the display panel and deforming in response to an applied pressure from a touch; and a touch sensor programmed to detect an applied pressure from a change in gaps between the first and second touch electrodes and the upper electrode due to the applied pressure, and to detect a capacitance between the first touch electrode and the second touch electrode caused by the touch, so as to sense a position of the touch. 1. A display device comprising:a display panel including an upper electrode and an encapsulation layer provided on the upper electrode;a touch panel including a first touch electrode and a second touch electrode each facing the upper electrode and positioned between the display panel and a cover window covering the display panel, the first touch electrode being separated from the second touch electrode;an elastic layer provided on the display panel and deforming in response to an applied pressure from a touch; anda touch sensor programmed to detect an applied pressure from a change in gaps between the first and second touch electrodes and the upper electrode due to the applied pressure, and to detect a capacitance between the first touch electrode and the second touch electrode caused by the touch, so as to sense a position of the touch.2. The display device of claim 1 , whereinthe touch sensor determines the pressure to sense a touch position caused by the applied pressure, designates a capacitance resulting from the applied pressure as a reference capacitance, and compares the capacitance caused by the touch to the reference ...

METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

According to various embodiments, an electronic device for controlling a movement of an unmanned aerial vehicle, the electronic device comprising: a display that displays information associated with the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle; a user interface disposed to be rotatable around the display and configured to detect an input; at least one processor configured to generate a control signal to control the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on an input through at least one of the display and the user interface; and a communication interface that is configured to transmit the control signal to the unmanned aerial vehicle. 1. An electronic device for controlling a movement of an unmanned aerial vehicle , the electronic device comprising:a display that displays information associated with the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle;a user interface disposed to be rotatable around the display and configured to detect an input;at least one processor configured to generate a control signal to control the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on an input through at least one of the display and the user interface; anda communication interface that is configured to transmit the control signal to the unmanned aerial vehicle.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the user interface comprises a ring structure that is formed along a circumference of the display and is physically rotatable claim 1 , and is configured to detect an input according to an amount of rotation of the ring structure claim 1 , and wherein the at least one processor is configured to generate the control signal to control the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle corresponding to the amount of rotation.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor unit that detects an orientation of the electronic device with a first reference surface claim 1 , wherein the orientation comprises a horizontal state in which the electronic device is substantially parallel ...

DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY SUPPLYING GOLF BALLS

A novel device for automatically supplying golf balls. A stopper, a golf ball lifting part, an inclined guide part and an inclined lifting part disposed inside a main body cooperate with each other to automatically lift a golf ball from a rear portion of the main body by placing the golf ball on a lifting tee so that a golfer can hit the ball using a driver. An iron shot hitting part is further provided at one side of the main body so that the golfer can practice driver shots and iron shots concurrently and conveniently at the same time. The lifting tee is inclined to the left in order to supply a ball seated on the inclined lifting part to the iron shot hitting part. The iron shot hitting part has a plurality of detection recesses with which a golfer or a beginner can correct his/her posture. 1. A device for automatically supplying golf balls comprising:{'b': 10', '11', '11', '11, 'i': a', 'b', 'c, 'a main body () comprising a plurality of plate members (, ) which are spaced apart from each other to define a transport space part ();'}{'b': 20', '10, 'a golf ball supplying part () disposed in a front lower portion of the main body ();'}{'b': 50', '41', '40', '10', '41', '11, 'i': 'c', 'an eccentric cam () disposed on a drive shaft () of a motor () disposed on an upper central portion of one surface of the main body (), the drive shaft () being disposed in the transport space part ();'}{'b': 60', '64', '20', '61', '41', '50', '63, 'a golf ball lifting part () comprising a drive bar () for receiving a golf ball (G) from the golf ball supplying part (), wherein the drive bar is connected to a first pivot member fitted around a first pivot shaft () disposed in front of and below the drive shaft (), a rear portion of the drive bar is inclined in a back to front direction so as to be driven through an operation of the eccentric cam (), and the drive bar has a lifting part () in a front portion thereof;'}{'b': 70', '60', '30', '71', '60, 'an inclined guide part () disposed ...

System and Method to Reflect Radar Using Aircraft

The present disclosure is directed to scanning radar reflector systems, methods, and apparatuses; even more particularly to a system, method, and apparatus for scanning and reflecting a radar beam transmitted by a radar transmitter onboard an aerial vehicle with radar reflectors equipped on unmanned aerial vehicles. The radar reflection system may include one or more unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with a one or more axis gimbal upon which a radar reflector is mounted. A user may position the unmanned aerial vehicle and the radar reflector to target a specific region for radar scanning. 1. An aerial system for locking-on to a target object in a target region , the aerial system comprising: 'wherein the primary radar system comprises a radar transmitter configured to output a radar beam;', 'a first aircraft equipped with a first radar system and a first communication system,'} wherein the second radar system comprises a radar reflector configured to reflect a radar beam from the radar transmitter to the target region, and', 'wherein the second communication system is configured to communicate bi-directionally with the first communication system; and, 'a second aircraft equipped with a second radar system and a second communication system,'} 'wherein user interface is configured to receive inputs from a user to control an operation of the second aircraft to reflect the radar beam from the radar transmitter to the target object in the target region.', 'a user interface operatively coupled with the first communication system,'}2. The aerial system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface enables the user to navigate the second aircraft to a desired location and position claim 1 , wherein the desired location and position arranges the second aircraft in a manner to reflect the radar beam to the target object.3. The aerial system of claim 2 , wherein the desired location and position is a higher altitude than the first aircraft.4. The aerial system of claim 1 , wherein ...

Aerial Vehicle Interception System

The subject disclosure relates an aerial system to track a detected obstacle. The aerial system may comprise a plurality of aircraft, an aircraft storage system to house the plurality of aircraft, an aircraft controller in communication with each of a tracking system and the plurality of aircraft. In operation, one or more of the plurality of aircraft may engage the detected threat. At least one of the plurality of aircraft may include a target neutralization device to strike the detected threat.

VANE AND COMPRESSOR AND GAS TURBINE HAVING THE SAME

A compressor vane is provided. The compressor vane may include a first surface directed toward air introduced into a compressor, a second surface directed in a direction opposite to the first surface, and two tangent lines in which the first and second surfaces meet, wherein a rate of change, with respect to a height of the compressor vane, of a maximum separation distance, between the first surface and the second surface, divided by a distance from one to the other of the two tangent lines in a cross-section at one position of the height of the compressor vane in a direction starting from a portion of the compressor vane closest to a center tie rod and toward a compressor housing varies with the height of the compressor vane away from the portion of the compressor vane closest to the center tie rod. 1. A compressor vane comprising:a first surface directed toward air introduced into a compressor;a second surface directed in a direction opposite to the first surface; andtwo tangent lines in which the first and second surfaces meet,wherein a rate of change, with respect to a height of the compressor vane, of a maximum separation distance, between the first surface and the second surface, divided by a distance from one to the other of the two tangent lines in a cross-section at one position of the height of the compressor vane in a direction starting from a portion of the compressor vane closest to a center tie rod and toward a compressor housing varies with the height of the compressor vane away from the portion of the compressor vane closest to the center tie rod.2. The compressor vane according to claim 1 , wherein if the height of the compressor vane changes from an end of the compressor vane closest to the center tie rod to a region of the compressor vane close to the compressor housing claim 1 , the maximum separation distance claim 1 , between the first surface and the second surface claim 1 , divided by the distance from one to the other of the two tangent ...

System and Method to Reduce DVE Effect on LIDAR Return

A LIDAR system for vehicle operation that can operate in degraded visual environments (DVE) is described. The LIDAR system may use a spatial light modulator to find the phase conjugate of the DVE being traversed by the laser beam and cancel out the backscatter from the DVE, which allows the detection of extremely small numbers of directly reflected photons reflected by a target surface. If the target is not detected, the LIDAR is iteratively scanned to its maximum available depth of focus until the target is acquired. The LIDAR system is especially useful for autonomous landing of VTOL aerial vehicles in locations where the target landing spot is approximately known but cannot be directly visualized due to DVE media, such as smoke, dust, fog, or the like.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGER

A three-dimensional (3D) measuring device includes a cooling fan and an enclosure attached to a projector and a camera. The camera images a pattern of light projected by the projector onto an object to determine 3D coordinates points on the object. A fan draws air through an opening in the front of the enclosure, across a plurality of components in the enclosure and out a second opening in the enclosure. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) measuring system comprising:a first set of 3D imagers, each designated by an index j between 1 and an integer N equal to or greater than 2, each 3D imager j configured to determine 3D coordinates of an object in an imager frame of reference, each 3D imager j having a 3D imager pose j within a system frame of reference, each 3D imager j including:a projector j configured to project a patterned light over an area onto the object;a camera j configured to capture an image of the patterned light on the object, the camera j including a lens j and a photosensitive array j, the camera j configured to image the patterned light on the object onto the photosensitive array j;a processor j mechanically coupled to the projector j and the camera j, the processor j configured to determine the 3D coordinates of the object in the imager frame of reference based at least in part on the projected patterned light, the image of the patterned light on the object captured by the camera j, and a relative pose of the projector j with respect to the camera j;a first mounting frame coupled to each 3D imager j in the first set of 3D imagers; anda system controller configured to obtain a system collection of 3D coordinates, the system collection of 3D coordinates being 3D coordinates of the object in the system frame of reference, the system collection of coordinates based at least in part on the determined 3D coordinates of the object provided by the first set of 3D imagers and on the 3D imager pose j in the system frame of reference of each 3D imager j in the first ...

Object-Tracking System

An object-tracking system is disclosed. The tracking system is designed for environments where global positioning system (GPS), radio frequency (RF), and/or cellular communication signals are unavailable. The system is configured to use camera-captured images of the surrounding environment in conjunction with inertial measurements to perform visual and/or traditional odometry. An object detection algorithm and/or tracking scheme may be used to detect objects within the captured images, to help determine a user position relative to the objects. The detector architecture may be configured to allow for target (and/or object) agnostic camera detection and/or tracking that is easily configurable and/or reconfigurable depending on for the type of object to be detected and/or tracked. 1. An object-tracking system comprising:a camera configured to capture an image of a surrounding environment in accordance with a first camera configuration, wherein the camera is configured to adopt a second camera configuration; and process the image from the camera,', 'detect a moveable object within the image using a detection algorithm selected from a library of detection algorithms,', 'estimate a current position of the moveable object,', 'estimate a current position of a user relative to the current position of the moveable object,', 'predict a future position of the moveable object, and', 'determine the second camera configuration based at least in part on the future position of the moveable object., 'a computer that is operatively coupled with the camera, wherein the computer is configured to2. The object-tracking system of claim 1 , further comprising an inertial measurement unit (IMU) claim 1 , wherein the computer is configured measure at least one of an angular velocity or linear acceleration of the user.3. The object-tracking system of claim 2 , wherein the computer is configured to: (1) estimate the current position of the user based at least in part on a measurement of the IMU ...

AIR CONDITIONER

Disclosed herein is an air conditioner in which flow noise of a refrigerant is reduced. An air conditioner includes a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with outside air, an expansion device configured to expand the refrigerant, an indoor heat exchanger in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with indoor air, and a muffler configured to reduce flow noise of the refrigerant flowing into the indoor heat exchanger, wherein the muffler includes a shell including a refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet, a first baffle disposed at one side of an inner part of the shell and including a plurality of first holes, a plurality of pipes inserted into the plurality of first holes and serving as passages through which the refrigerant moves, and a second baffle disposed at the other side of the inner part of the shell and including a plurality of second holes through which the refrigerant passing through the pipe passes. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant;an outdoor heat exchanger in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with outside air;an expansion device configured to expand the refrigerant;an indoor heat exchanger in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with indoor air; anda muffler configured to reduce flow noise of the refrigerant flowing into the indoor heat exchanger;wherein the muffler comprises:a shell including a refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet,a first baffle disposed at one side of an inner part of the shell and including a plurality of first holes,a plurality of pipes inserted into the plurality of first holes and serving as passages through which the refrigerant moves, anda second baffle disposed at the other side of the inner part of the shell and including a plurality of second holes through which the refrigerant passing through the pipe passes.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein one end of the pipe is ...

Aerial Vehicle Interception System

The subject disclosure relates an aerial defense system to defend against a detected threat. The aerial defense system may comprise a plurality of defensive aircraft, an aircraft storage system to house the plurality of defensive aircraft, an aircraft controller in communication with each of a targeting system and the plurality of defensive aircraft, and a human machine interface (HMI) device to provide operator interaction. In operation, one or more of the plurality of defensive aircraft may engage the detected threat. At least one of the plurality of defensive aircraft may include a target neutralization device to strike, or otherwise engage, the detected threat. 1. An aerial defense system to defend against a detected threat , the aerial defense system comprising:a plurality of defensive aircraft;an aircraft storage system to house the plurality of defensive aircraft;an aircraft controller in communication with each of a targeting system and the plurality of defensive aircraft; anda human machine interface (HMI) device to provide operator interaction with the aircraft controller or the targeting system.2. The aerial defense system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of defensive aircraft is a multi-rotor vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).3. The aerial defense system of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the VTOL UAVs includes a target neutralization device to strike the detected threat.4. The aerial defense system of claim 1 , wherein the targeting system is a C-RAM command and control (C2) system.5. The aerial defense system of claim 1 , wherein the aircraft controller is configured to communicate a command from the targeting system to at least one of the plurality of defensive aircraft.6. The aerial defense system of claim 5 , wherein the command from the targeting system includes a launch command and trajectory data for the detected threat.7. The aerial defense system of claim 1 , wherein the aircraft controller is ...

STYLUS PEN, TOUCH SENSOR, AND DRIVING METHOD OF TOUCH SENSOR

A stylus pen includes: a conductor; a housing surrounding at least one portion of the conductor, the housing having an insulating property; a pen tip disposed at one end of the housing, the pen tip having conductivity; and a contact member in contact with at least one of the conductor and the pen tip, wherein the conductor and the pen tip are electrically shorted or opened by the contact member. 1. A stylus pen comprising:a conductor;a housing surrounding at least one portion of the conductor, the housing having an insulating property;a pen tip disposed at one end of the housing, the pen tip being conductive; anda contact member in contact with at least one of the conductor and the pen tip,wherein the contact member is configured to electrically short or open the conductor and the pen tip.2. The stylus pen of claim 1 , wherein the conductor includes a first terminal that faces the pen tip claim 1 ,wherein the pen tip includes a second terminal that faces the conductor, andwherein the contact member includes a switch disposed between the conductor and the pen tip.3. The stylus pen of claim 2 , wherein the pen tip further includes a third terminal that faces the conductor.4. The stylus pen of claim 3 , wherein the switch includes:a connection conductor connected to the first terminal;a button configured to move at least one portion of the connection conductor when an external force is applied thereto; andan elastic member disposed between the connection conductor and the housing,wherein the connection conductor is disposed between the button and the elastic member,wherein connection conductor is configured to electrically short the conductor and the pen tip when the connection conductor is in contact with the second terminal or the third terminal,wherein the connection conductor is configured to electrically open the conductor and the pen tip when the connection conductor is not in contact with the second terminal and the third terminal, andwherein the connection ...

Aerial Vehicle Imaging and Targeting System

The subject disclosure relates to a tracking system to mount to an aircraft and to image and track a target aircraft. The tracking system may include a structured light source operatively coupled to a processor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) operatively coupled with the processor, a mirror to steer light from the light source toward the target aircraft, and a stereo-vision system having a first camera and a second camera. The IMU may be configured to generate position data representing a position of the aircraft. The stereo-vision system may be operatively coupled to the processor and configured to determine a 3D position of the target aircraft as a function of the position data. The processor may be configured to adjust the mirror position as a function of a mirror position. 1. A tracking system to mount to a vehicle and to image and track an object , the tracking system comprising:a structured light source operatively coupled to a processor;an inertial measurement unit (IMU) operatively coupled with the processor, wherein the IMU is configured to generate position data representing a position of the vehicle;a mirror to steer light from the light source toward the object; anda stereo-vision system having a first camera and a second camera, the stereo-vision system being operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the stereo-vision system is configured to determine a three-dimensional position of the object as a function of the position data.2. The tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the mirror is configured to direct the light from the light source toward the object as a function of a mirror position claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to adjust the mirror position.3. The tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the structured light source is a laser light source configured to generate light with a wavelength in the 450-495 nm light spectrum.4. The tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the structured light source is a laser light source configured to ...

GUIDE-CONNECTED CONTACTOR AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

Provided are a guide-connected contactor and a portable electronic device comprising same. A guide-connected contactor, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: an elastic conductor which comes in contact with a circuit board of an electronic device or a bracket connected to the circuit board; a functional element which is connected to the elastic conductor and has a first electrode and a second electrode on the upper surface and the lower surface, respectively; and a guide which is plate-shaped, has the functional element connected thereto, and is connected to a groove portion provided on a conductive case of the electronic device. 1. A guide-connected contactor comprising:an elastic conductor configured to come into contact with a circuit board of an electronic device or a bracket coupled to the circuit board;a functional element connected to the elastic conductor and having a first electrode and a second electrode on upper and lower surfaces thereof, respectively; anda guide having a plate shape, coupled with the functional element, and connected to a groove portion formed on a conductive case of the electronic device.2. The guide-connected contactor of claim 1 , further comprising an alignment member formed on an upper surface of the guide to surround at least a portion of the functional element so as to align a position of the functional element claim 1 , wherein the functional element is coupled to the guide through a solder.3. The guide-connected contactor of claim 2 , wherein the alignment member includes one of a photo imagable solder resist (PSR) ink claim 2 , a heat resistant film claim 2 , an overglass claim 2 , and a nonconductive resin.4. The guide-connected contactor of claim 2 , wherein the alignment member is provided on the upper surface of the guide except for a region on which the elastic conductor is laminated.5. The guide-connected contactor of claim 2 , wherein the alignment member is integrally formed.6. The guide- ...

DISPLAY DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF

A display device is described including a display panel for displaying an image and an input sensing unit disposed on the display panel for sensing a user input. The input sensing unit includes: an electrode unit including first electrodes and second electrodes which intersect each other and a control unit for determining the proximity of an object or the shape of the object, based on capacitance change values of the first electrodes and the second electrodes. In a first mode the input sensing unit is driven using a self-capacitance method. The control unit may merge the capacitance change values, and determine the proximity of the object based on the merged value. In a second mode based on mutual capacitance, the control unit may determine the shape of the object. 1. A display device comprising:a display panel configured to display an image; andan input sensing unit disposed on the display panel, the input sensing unit sensing a user input,wherein the input sensing unit includes:an electrode unit including first electrodes and second electrodes, which intersect each other; anda control unit configured to determine a proximity of an object or a shape of the object based on capacitance change values of the first electrodes and the second electrodes,wherein the control unit is configured to merge the capacitance change values to produce a merged value and to determine the proximity of the object based on the merged value, in a first mode based on a self-capacitance method.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the display panel is configured to enter a second mode based on a mutual-capacitance method when it is determined that the object has been proximate; andwherein the control unit is configured to determine the shape of the object based on the capacitance change values in the second mode.3. The display device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the first electrodes and the second electrodes are driven simultaneously as one electrode in the first mode.4. The display ...

DISPLAY DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF

A display device is described including a display panel for displaying an image and an input sensing unit disposed on the display panel for sensing a user input. The input sensing unit includes: an electrode unit including first electrodes and second electrodes which intersect each other and a control unit for determining the proximity of an object or the shape of the object, based on capacitance change values of the first electrodes and the second electrodes. In a first mode the input sensing unit is driven using a self-capacitance method. The control unit may merge the capacitance change values, and determine the proximity of the object based on the merged value. In a second mode based on mutual capacitance, the control unit may determine the shape of the object. 1. A display device comprising:a base layer;a circuit element layer disposed on the base layer, the circuit element layer including at least one insulating layer and at least one circuit element;a display element layer disposed on the circuit element layer, the display element layer including a light emitting element;a thin film encapsulation layer disposed on the display element layer, the thin film encapsulation layer including at least one inorganic layer and at least one inorganic layer; andan input sensing unit disposed on the thin film encapsulation layer, the input sensing unit sensing a user input,wherein the input sensing unit includes:an electrode unit including first electrodes and second electrodes, which intersect each other;a first electrode sensing unit configured to generate a first sensing signal representing capacitance change values of the first electrodes;a second electrode sensing unit configured to generate a second sensing signal representing capacitance change values of the second electrodes; anda control unit configured to determine a proximity of an object or a shape of the object based on the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal.2. The display device of claim 1 , ...

System and Method for Detecting Obstacles in Aerial Systems

A system and method for tracking non-cooperative obstacles during operation of a vehicle is provided. The system may include a radar system, an optical sensor, and a processor. The radar system can be coupled to the vehicle and configured to scan a first airspace and generate radar information having a first resolution. The optical sensor can be coupled to the vehicle and configured to image a second airspace and generate optical information at a second resolution that is higher than the first resolution, where the second airspace is within said first airspace and includes a non-cooperative obstacle. The processor can be configured to identify the non-cooperative obstacle within the first airspace based at least in part on the radar information, and direct the optical sensor toward a location of the non-cooperative obstacle using the radar information.

Water treatment process using pyrophylite ceramic membrane

The present invention relates to water treatment process using pyrophylite ceramic membrane which purifies contaminant from wastewater by applying the pyrophylite ceramic membrane with immersion type, more particularly, in the water treatment process using the pyrophylite ceramic membrane including pyrophylite with 80 weight and alumina with 20 weight, characterized that comprises a S-1 step which pyrophylite ceramic membrane 10 is embedded and raw water is supplied to a reactor 100 blocked from outside, a S-2 step which obtains permenate water by operating suction pump 130 connected with the pyrophylite ceramic membrane 10 , a S-3 step which recovers gas generated from the reactor 100 and a S-4 step which circulates part of gas generated from the reactor 100 to the reactor 100.

Virtual Reality System for Aerial Vehicle

The subject disclosure relates to a simulation system having an aircraft, a local wireless transceiver, and a simulation computer. The aircraft may include an onboard wireless transceiver and a flight controller operatively coupled with an onboard sensor payload to perceive a physical environment and to generate position and pose data. The simulation computer may be configured to communicate wirelessly with the aircraft via the local wireless transceiver. In operation, the simulation computer may be configured to generate one or more virtual reality sensor inputs and to receive the position and pose data from the aircraft. The simulation computer can be configured to transmit the one or more virtual reality sensor inputs to the flight controller of the aircraft. 1. An aircraft simulation system comprising:an aircraft having an onboard wireless transceiver and a flight controller operatively coupled with an onboard sensor payload to perceive a physical environment and to generate position and pose data, the onboard sensor payload including an onboard camera with a predetermined field of view;a local wireless transceiver; and wherein the simulation computer is configured to generate one or more virtual reality sensor inputs,', 'wherein the simulation computer is configured to receive the position and pose data from the aircraft descriptive of the aircraft relative to the physical environment, and', 'wherein the simulation computer is configured to transmit the one or more virtual reality sensor inputs to the flight controller of the aircraft., 'a simulation computer configured to communicate wirelessly with the aircraft via the local wireless transceiver,'}2. The aircraft simulation system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more virtual reality sensor inputs represent simulated obstacles.3. The aircraft simulation system of claim 2 , wherein the simulated obstacles include at least one moving object.4. The aircraft simulation system of claim 2 , wherein the simulated ...

Method for preparing nanoparticle of active ingredient using lipid as lubricant in milling process

The present invention relates to a method for preparing nanoparticle of active ingredient using lipid as lubricant in milling process, and more specifically, it relates to a method for preparing active ingredient into nanoparticle, which can be properly used in drugs, cosmetics, functional foods, etc., by pulverizing a mixture comprising the active ingredient and a lipid as a lubricant, and a biocompatible polymer having a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or higher by roll mill, and then removing the lipid used as a lubricant therefrom by using supercritical fluid.

Touch panel and display apparatus including the same

A touch panel includes first touch electrodes, second touch electrodes, and third touch electrodes. The first touch electrodes include sub electrodes spaced apart from one another in a first direction. The second touch electrodes extend in a second direction crossing the first direction. The second touch electrodes are spaced apart from one another in the first direction. The third touch electrodes extend in the second direction and are spaced apart from one another in the first direction. The third touch electrodes are shaped differently than the second touch electrodes.

System for Monitoring an Operator

An operator monitoring system for use in a ground based vehicle is provided. The operator system includes a monitoring system to collect information regarding one of a state of the vehicle and an environment in which the vehicle is operating. A core platform configured to determine one of a condition or an object based at least in part on information from the monitoring system. A response system configured to generate a warning corresponding to the condition or the object. And an interface to present the warning to an operator. 1. A system to monitor an operator of a locomotive , the system comprising:a sensor to collect information regarding one or more characteristics of the operator during operation of the locomotive;a core platform configured to determine whether the one or more characteristics corresponds to a fatigue indicator;a response system configured to generate a warning based at least in part on the fatigue indicator; andan interface to present the warning to the operator.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic corresponds to a physiological characteristic claim 1 , the sensor comprising a physiological sensor to measure the physiological characteristic.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the physiological characteristic is one of a heart rate claim 2 , a respiratory rate claim 2 , a blood oxygen level claim 2 , and a body temperature.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a library of physiological characteristic values claim 3 , wherein the change is determined by a comparison of a measured physiological characteristic value against a corresponding stored physiological characteristic value.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a classification system to identify an operator condition based at least in part on the comparison claim 4 , the measured physiological characteristic value claim 4 , and the stored physiological characteristic value.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the classification system comprises one or more ...

Detection System for a Vehicle

A vehicle perception system for use in a ground based vehicle, such as a locomotive, is provided. The vehicle perception system includes a vehicle monitoring system to collect information regarding one of a state of the vehicle and an environment in which the vehicle is operating. A controller configured to determine one of a condition or an object based on information from the vehicle monitoring system. A response system configured to generate a warning corresponding to the condition or the object and an interface to present the warning to an operator. 1. A locomotive perception system for use in a locomotive , the locomotive perception system comprising:a controller;a first sensor package operatively coupled with the controller, wherein the first sensor package is configured to provide locomotive data reflecting one or more operational parameters of the locomotive;a second sensor package operatively coupled with the controller, wherein the second sensor package is configured to provide environment data reflecting one or more parameters of an environment in which the locomotive is operating; anda human machine interface (HMI) system operatively coupled with the controller to provide an interface between an operator of the locomotive and the locomotive perception system,wherein the controller is configured to generate a warning a function of the locomotive data and the environment data, andwherein the HMI system is configured to present the warning to the operator.2. The locomotive perception system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control one or more functions of the locomotive as a function of the locomotive data and the environment data.3. The locomotive perception system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more functions includes at least one of: decelerating the locomotive; stopping the locomotive; or changing a track upon which the locomotive travels.4. The locomotive perception system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor package is configured ...

TIP CHANGER FOR SPOT WELDING MACHINE

A tip changer for a spot welding machine includes a first rotation body that has an opening capable of accommodating a welding tip and is capable of rotating around the opening; a second rotation body that is disposed concentrically with the first rotation body and is rotated relative to the first rotation body; and a plurality of nail pieces that are disposed at equal angular intervals along an imaginary circle of the rotation bodies, are swingably connected to the first rotation body by a first connection mechanism, are swingably connected to the second rotation body by a second connection mechanism on a more radially inner side of the second rotation body than the first connection mechanism, and include contact portions on a more radially inner side of the second rotation body than a second connection mechanism. 1. A tip changer for a spot welding machine comprising:a first rotation body that has an opening capable of accommodating a welding tip and is capable of rotating around the opening;a second rotation body that is disposed concentrically with the first rotation body and is rotated relative to the first rotation body; anda plurality of nail pieces that are disposed at equal angular intervals along an imaginary circle of the rotation bodies, are swingably connected to the first rotation body by a first connection mechanism, are swingably connected to the second rotation body by a second connection mechanism on a more radially inner side of the second rotation body than the first connection mechanism, and include contact portions on a more radially inner side of the second rotation body than a second connection mechanism,wherein at least one of the first connection mechanism and the second connection mechanism is formed to have a clearance, andwherein while one of the first rotation body and the second rotation body is firstly rotated in one direction or in the opposite direction and then the other is secondly rotated in the same direction, disposition angles ...

FLOATING TYPE ADSORBENT FOR REMOVAL OF PHOSPHATE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR REGENERATION OF THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate that can effectively remove phosphate from aqueous phase through reaction between an amine function attached on the surface of a sponge and phosphate. This adsorbent can be regenerated by desorbing the adsorbed phosphate, a method for fabricating same and a method for regeneration the floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate. The floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate according to the present disclosure is fabricated by immersing a sponge in a mixture solution of an amine precursor and anhydrous toluene to form an amine function on the surface of the sponge. The amine precursor may be 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and the APTES and the anhydrous toluene may be mixed at a volume ratio of 0.5-1:1. 1. A method for fabricating a floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate , comprising immersing a sponge in a mixture solution of an amine precursor and anhydrous toluene to form an amine function on the surface of the sponge.2. The method for fabricating a floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate according to claim 1 , wherein the amine precursor is 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES).3. The method for fabricating a floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate according to claim 2 , wherein the APTES and the anhydrous toluene are mixed at a volume ratio of 0.5-1:1.4. The method for fabricating a floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate according to claim 1 , wherein an inert gas is supplied to the mixture solution of the amine precursor and the anhydrous toluene in order to prevent evaporation of the anhydrous toluene.5. The method for fabricating a floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate according to claim 1 , wherein the sponge has a porous structure and is foamed from a natural or synthetic resin.6. A floating type adsorbent for removal of phosphate claim 1 , comprising:a sponge; andan amine group provided on the surface of the ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION PANEL, ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

An electromagnetic induction panel includes a substrate including a first region, a second region, and a third region, a first induction coil arranged along an edge of the first region of the substrate and wound in a first winding direction, a second induction coil arranged along an edge of the second region and wound in a second winding direction opposite to the first winding direction, the second region surrounding the first region, and a third induction coil arranged along an edge of the third region and wound in the second winding direction, the third region surrounding the second region. 1. An electromagnetic induction panel , comprising:a substrate including a first region, a second region, and a third region;a first induction coil arranged along an edge of the first region of the substrate and wound in a first winding direction;a second induction coil arranged along an edge of the second region and wound in a second winding direction opposite to the first winding direction, the second region surrounding the first region; anda third induction coil arranged along an edge of the third region and wound in the second winding direction, the third region surrounding the second region.2. The electromagnetic induction panel of claim 1 , wherein the second induction coil generates a first sub magnetic field associated with a second current of the second induction coil claim 1 , the first sub magnetic field penetrating the first region.3. The electromagnetic induction panel of claim 1 , wherein the first induction coil and the third induction coil generate a second sub magnetic field associated with a first current of the first induction coil and a third current of the third induction coil claim 1 , the second sub magnetic field penetrating at least one of the second region and the third region.4. The electromagnetic induction panel of claim 3 , wherein a terminal of the first induction coil is electrically coupled to a terminal of the third induction coil claim 3 , ...

TOUCH PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

A touch panel includes first touch electrodes, second touch electrodes, and third touch electrodes. The first touch electrodes include sub electrodes spaced apart from one another in a first direction. The second touch electrodes extend in a second direction crossing the first direction. The second touch electrodes are spaced apart from one another in the first direction. The third touch electrodes extend in the second direction and are spaced apart from one another in the first direction. The third touch electrodes are shaped differently than the second touch electrodes. 1. A touch panel comprising:first touch electrodes comprising sub electrodes spaced apart from one another in a first direction;second touch electrodes extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, the second touch electrodes being spaced apart from one another in the first direction; andthird touch electrodes extending in the second direction and spaced apart from one another in the first direction, the third touch electrodes being shaped differently than the second touch electrodes.2. The touch panel of claim 1 , wherein the first touch electrodes claim 1 , the second touch electrodes claim 1 , and the third touch electrodes are disposed in the same plane as one another.3. The touch panel of claim 1 , wherein:the first touch electrodes and the second touch electrodes are configured to detect a first touch of a first touch input member; andthe first touch electrodes and the third touch electrodes are configured to detect a second touch of a second touch input member different from the first touch input member.4. The touch panel of claim 3 , wherein:the first touch input member is a portion of a human body; andthe second touch input member is a touch pen.5. The touch panel of claim 1 , wherein:a first touch electrode of the first touch electrodes is disposed in association with a first touch cell of the touch panel, the first touch electrode comprises a first sub electrode and a ...

Touch screen panels

A touch screen panel includes a transparent substrate, a first sensing line and a second sensing line. The first sensing line includes first sensing cells arranged along a first direction and first connection patterns coupling the first sensing cells. The second sensing line includes second sensing cells arranged in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and second connection patterns coupling the second sensing cells. At least one of the first and the second sensing cells includes openings and conductive patterns located in the openings.

Laser Speckle System and Method for an Aircraft

A system for registering multiple point clouds captured by an aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a speckle generator, at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner, and a processor coupled thereto. In operation, the speckle generator projects a laser speckle pattern onto a surface (e.g., a featureless surface). The at least one 3D scanner scans the featureless surface to generate a plurality of point clouds of the featureless surface and to image at least a portion of the laser speckle pattern. The processor, which is communicatively coupled with the at least one 3D scanner, registers the plurality of point clouds to generate a complete 3D model of the featureless surface based at least in part on the laser speckle pattern. 1. A method for registering multiple point clouds via an aircraft , the method comprising:projecting, via a speckle generator, a first laser speckle pattern onto a featureless surface for inspection by the aircraft;scanning, via at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner coupled to the aircraft, the featureless surface;generating, via the at least one 3D scanner, a plurality of point clouds of the featureless surface;imaging, via the at least one 3D scanner, at least a portion of the first laser speckle pattern;performing, via a processor communicatively coupled with the at least one 3D scanner, a rough registration of the plurality of point clouds; andgenerating, via the processor, a 3D model of the featureless surface based at least in part on the first laser speckle pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of performing claim 1 , via the processor claim 1 , a fine registration of the plurality of point clouds using one or more algorithms.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of identifying claim 1 , via the processor claim 1 , a speckle pattern by selecting from the first laser speckle pattern a plurality of random nearest neighbor dots.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of ...

Display device

A display device may include a display panel, a window member provided above the display panel, a housing accommodating the display panel and the window member and including at least one protrusion on an inner surface thereof, and a pressure sensor including a first conductive layer provided on the at least one protrusion and a second conductive layer provided at a peripheral area of the first conductive layer to be spaced apart from the first conductive layer.

Input sensing unit and display device including the same

An input sensing unit may include the following elements: a first sensing electrode including first sensors and a first connector coupling the first sensors; a second sensing electrode including second sensors and a second connector coupling the second sensors; a first sensing line including first sensing line parts and a third connector coupling the first sensing line parts; a second sensing line; and an insulating layer including a first insulating side and a second insulating side opposite the first insulating side. The first sensing line parts may overlap the first sensors and may be disposed on the first insulating side. The second sensing line may overlap the second sensors and may be disposed on the first insulating side. The first sensors may be disposed on the second insulating side. The second sensors may be disposed on the second insulating side.

FUNCTIONAL CONTACTOR

A functional contactor is provided. The functional contactor according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a conductive elastic portion configured to be in electrical contact with a conductor of an electronic device and have elasticity; and a functional device including a first electrode electrically connected to a circuit board or the conductor of the electronic device and a second electrode on which the conductive elastic portion is laminated through solder. Here, the second electrode includes a stopper in which no electrode is formed to prevent the solder from being introduced into a periphery of a lamination region on which the conductive elastic portion is laminated. 1. A functional contactor comprising:a conductive elastic portion configured to be in electrical contact with a conductor of an electronic device and have elasticity; anda functional device including a first electrode electrically connected to a circuit board or the conductor of the electronic device and a second electrode on which the conductive elastic portion is laminated through solder,wherein the second electrode includes a stopper in which no electrode is formed to prevent the solder from being introduced into a periphery of a lamination region on which the conductive elastic portion is laminated.2. The functional contactor of claim 1 , wherein the stopper is provided to touch at least a part of the lamination region.3. The functional contactor of claim 2 , wherein the stopper is provided at least a diagonal point of a corner of the lamination region.4. The functional contactor of claim 1 , wherein the stopper is formed through masking or overglazing.5. The functional contactor of claim 1 , further comprising a fixing member configured to surround at least a part of a boundary of the conductive elastic portion.6. The functional contactor of claim 5 , wherein the fixing member is a non-conductive resin including any one of overglass claim 5 , epoxy claim 5 , epoxy with fillers ...

Touch panel and display device using the same

A touch panel includes a touch electrode configured to receive a sensing input signal, a display panel, the touch electrode being disposed thereon, and a protective layer disposed between the touch electrode and the display panel, the protective layer configured to receive a protective layer driving signal.

Electronic pen sensing panel, electronic pen sensing device, and display device including the same

An electronic pen sensing device includes: a substrate including a sensing region and a first sub sensing region, the first sub sensing region having a width smaller than a width of the sensing region; a first closed loop line disposed along edges of the sensing region and wound N times in a first rotation direction from a first node to a second node, and disposed along edges of the first sub sensing region and wound M times in a first rotation direction from the second node to the first node; and a controller configured to calculate a location of an electronic pen based on a first induction current which is output through the first node, wherein N and M are positive integers.

MANIPULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT

A workpiece manipulation system to provide high-precision manipulation of a workpiece by an aircraft. The workpiece manipulation system comprises a lifting mechanism to couple with the aircraft, an end-effector, and a processor. The lifting mechanism includes one or more joint actuators to extend or retract the lifting mechanism relative to the aircraft. The end-effector includes an end-effector actuator to control an operation of the end-effector to manipulate the workpiece. The processor is communicatively coupled with the aircraft processor and configured to control operation of the end-effector actuator and the one or more joint actuators. In operation, the processor provides feedback to the aircraft. 1. A aerial workpiece manipulation system to provide high-precision manipulation of a workpiece , the aerial workpiece manipulation system comprising:an airframe;a lifting mechanism coupled to the airframe, wherein the lifting mechanism includes one or more joint actuators to extend or retract the lifting mechanism relative to the airframe;an end-effector coupled to the lifting mechanism, wherein the end-effector includes an end-effector actuator to control an operation of the end-effector to manipulate the workpiece; anda second processor communicatively coupled with the aircraft processor and configured to control operation of the end-effector actuator and the one or more joint actuators.2. The aerial workpiece manipulation system of claim 1 , wherein the lifting mechanism is a four-bar linkage having four linkage bars connected in a loop by four linkage joints.3. The aerial workpiece manipulation system of claim 2 , wherein the lifting mechanism is coupled to the airframe at a first linkage joint via a mounting structure claim 2 , and wherein the one or more joint actuators are configured to pivot at least one of the four linkage bars about the first linkage joint's axis of rotation.4. The aerial workpiece manipulation system of claim 3 , wherein the one or more ...

AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING AEROBIC REACTOR USING MICROBES FROM UNDERGROUND AQUIFER

Provided is an aquifer storage and recovery system, in which microbes extracted from an underground aquifer are involved in an assimilable organic carbon (AOC) removal mechanism and applied to an aerobic reactor, and a predetermined portion of assimilable organic carbon in raw water is removed through the aerobic reactor. 1. An aquifer storage and recovery system , comprising:a raw water tank which stores raw water;an aerobic reactor which receives the raw water from the raw water tank and removes assimilable organic carbon (AOC) and organic matter contained in the raw water through aerobic reaction using microbes extracted from an underground aquifer;an aquifer storage and recovery tank which includes a permeable layer and an underground aquifer, the underground aquifer of which is supplied with the raw water filtered by the aerobic reactor through the permeable layer disposed over the underground aquifer, and which produces reclaimed water from the raw water through an aquifer storage and recovery process; anda treated water tank which is connected to the aquifer storage and recovery tank and receives the reclaimed water from the aquifer storage and recovery tank.2. The aquifer storage and recovery system according to claim 1 , wherein the microbes extracted from the underground aquifer are aerobic microbes that decompose assimilable organic carbon (AOC) in water.3. The aquifer storage and recovery system according to claim 1 , wherein the microbes extracted from the underground aquifer are aerobic microbes that decompose assimilable organic carbon (AOC) in water claim 1 , and are microbes extracted from soil that constitutes the aquifer storage and recovery tank.4. The aquifer storage and recovery system according to claim 1 , wherein the aerobic reactor includes an adsorbent claim 1 , and the microbes extracted from the underground aquifer are attached to and grow on the adsorbent.5. The aquifer storage and recovery system according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

INSPECTION APPARATUS

An inspection apparatus for inspecting the appearance of an inspection target object is provided. The inspection apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a support part configured to hold an inspection target object such that a side surface of the inspection target object faces a predetermined direction, a light source configured to irradiate light toward the inspection target object, a diffusion reflector configured to diffusely reflect at least a part of the irradiated light to irradiate the reflected light to the side surface of the inspection target object, and at least one inspection part configured to inspect the inspection target object by receiving the light reflected from the inspection target object and the diffusion reflector. 1. An inspection apparatus , comprising:a support configured to hold an inspection target object such that a side surface of the inspection target object faces a predetermined direction;a light source configured to irradiate light toward the inspection target object;a diffusion reflector configured to diffusely reflect at least part of the light and irradiate the at least part of the light to the side surface of the inspection target object; andat least one inspection part configured to inspect the inspection target object by receiving the at least part of the light reflected from the diffusion reflector and light reflected from the inspection target object.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diffusion reflector is provided below the support.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diffusion reflector is made of a material having a preset diffusion reflectance.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diffusion reflector has a size or a shape that enables the diffusion reflector to diffusely reflect the at least part of the light irradiated from the light source and irradiate the at least part of the light to the side surface of the inspection target object inclined at a predetermined angle by ...

Stator structure and gas turbine having the same

A stator structure and a gas turbine having the same are provided. The stator structure includes a plurality of rows of stators arranged on an inner peripheral surface of a casing, the stators being arranged alternately with a plurality of rows of blades arranged on an outer peripheral surface of a rotor, wherein each of the stators includes a vane including a first end and a second end, the first end of the vane being coupled to the inner peripheral surface of the casing by a first rotating member and a diaphragm coupled to the second end of the vane by a second rotating member. A first gap is formed between the first end of the vane and the inner peripheral surface of the casing, and a second gap is formed between the second end of the vane and the diaphragm. The vane may be provided with a slot part connected to the first and second ends of the vane to bypass a part of working fluid to the first and second gaps.

STREET LIGHT MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

A street light management method includes: receiving from a server at predetermined intervals and updating at least one of information about a node that is at least one street light, information about a gateway that communicates with the node and the server, and information about a communication channel between the node and the gateway; displaying the node in a corresponding position on a digital map displayed on a screen using position information included in the information about the node and displaying the gateway in a corresponding position on the digital map using position information included in the information about the gateway; and displaying corresponding information in at least one of information display windows on the screen according to the received information or a user operation.

PATTERN LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE CAPABLE OF HAVING PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT PATTERN LIGHT SOURCES INSTALLED THEREON AND INSPECTION DEVICE

Disclosed are a pattern light irradiating device and an inspection apparatus using the same. The pattern light irradiating device includes first and second pattern light sources installed on a frame having a plurality of through-holes. Each of the through-holes is formed along a single optical axis. The first pattern light source is configured to irradiate first pattern light having a fixed pitch. The second pattern light source is configured to irradiate second pattern light having a variable pitch. 1. A pattern light irradiating device , comprising:a frame having a plurality of through-holes each formed along a single optical axis;a first pattern light source fixedly installed on the frame and configured to irradiate first pattern light having a fixed pitch through a first set of a plurality of through-holes; anda second pattern light source fixedly installed on the frame and configured to irradiate second pattern light having a variable pitch through a second set of a plurality of through-holes.2. The pattern light irradiating device of claim 1 , wherein the pitch of the first pattern light is set to be smaller than the pitch of the second pattern light.3. The pattern light irradiating device of claim 1 , wherein the frame is formed by combining a first sub-frame and a second sub-frame claim 1 ,the first set of the plurality of through-holes is formed in the first sub-frame and the second sub-frame,the second set of the plurality of through-holes is formed in the second sub-frame,the first pattern light source is fixedly installed on the first sub-frame, andthe second pattern light source is fixedly installed on the second sub-frame.4. The pattern light irradiating device of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of reflectors installed at lower ends of the plurality of through-holes,wherein the plurality of reflectors are configured to reflect the first pattern light or the second pattern light irradiated through the plurality of through-holes such that the ...

Membrane-Less Electrolyzer

The present invention concerns a membrane-less electrolyzer comprising a fluidic channel for receiving an electrolyte fluid; a first electrode and a second electrode located inside the fluidic channel, the first and second electrode permitting to extract a first gas and a second gas inside the fluidic channel from the electrolyte fluid, the first electrode and second electrode being separated by solely a surrounding fluid in the fluidic channel or the electrolyte; and a first fluidic transport channel for transporting the first gas to a first outlet and a second fluidic transport channel for transporting the second gas to a second outlet. 130-. (canceled)31. A membrane-less electrolyzer comprising:a fluidic channel for receiving an electrolyte fluid;a first electrode and a second electrode located inside the fluidic channel, the first and second electrode permitting to extract a first gas and a second gas inside the fluidic channel from the electrolyte fluid, the first electrode and second electrode being separated by solely a surrounding fluid in the fluidic channel or the electrolyte fluid; anda first fluidic transport channel for transporting the first gas to a first outlet and a second fluidic transport channel for transporting the second gas to a second outlet.32. The membrane-less electrolyzer according to claim 31 , wherein the fluidic channel includes an enclosed fluidic channel claim 31 , and the first and second fluidic transport channels each include enclosed fluidic channel for transporting and guiding the first and second gases.33. The membrane-less electrolyzer according to claim 31 , further comprising:a mechanism for guiding the first gas in the microfluidic channel to the first fluidic transport channel, and for guiding the second gas in the microfluidic channel to the second fluidic transport channel.34. The membrane-less electrolyzer according to claim 32 , wherein the mechanism for guiding is configured to generate a force by a guided flow of the ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRANSPARENT PROTECTION WINDOW

A transparent protection window, a flexible display apparatus, and associated method, the transparent protection window including a first area extending in one direction, the first area having a first thickness; a second area extending in a direction different from that of the first area, the second area having a second thickness; and a third area connecting the first area to the second area, the third area including a portion having a curved surface, wherein the first thickness of the first area is less than the second thickness of the second area. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of manufacturing a transparent protection window , the method comprising:preparing a preliminary transparent protection window;bending at least one portion of the preliminary transparent protection window to form a first area extending in one direction, a second area extending in a direction different from that of the first area, and a third area connecting the first area to the second area and having a curved surface; andremoving at least one portion of the first and third areas along a thickness direction of the first area.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein:forming the first, second, and third areas includes forming the first and second areas having a same second thickness and the third area connecting the first area to the second area, andremoving the at least one portion of the first and third areas includes removing at least one portion of the first and third areas such that the first area has a first thickness that is less than the second thickness, and the third area has a thickness that gradually increases from a first connection part that is connected to the first area to a second connection part that is connected to the second area.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein forming the first claim 16 , second claim 16 , and third areas include pressing the preliminary transparent protection window by using:a first mold disposed in a direction of a first surface of the transparent ...

FUNCTIONAL CONTACTOR

A functional contactor is provided. A functional contactor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises; a clip-shaped conductor having elasticity which is in electrical contact with a conductor of an electronic device; a functional element which is electrically connected to the clip-shaped conductor in series via a solder and comprises a first electrode and a second electrode respectively provided on the entire upper and lower surfaces thereof; and an arrangement guide which is formed to surround at least a part of the clip-shaped conductor on the upper surface of the functional element so as to arrange the position of the clip-shaped conductor and is made of nonconductive resin. 1. A functional contactor comprising:a clip-shaped conductor configured to come into electrical contact with a conductor of an electronic device and having elasticity;a functional element electrically connected in series to the clip-shaped conductor using solder and having a first electrode and a second electrode which are provided on entireties of an upper surface and a lower surface of the functional element, respectively; andan arrangement guide formed to surround at least a part of the clip-shaped conductor on the upper surface of the functional element so as to align a position of the clip-shaped conductor and made of a non-conductive resin.2. The functional contactor of claim 1 , wherein the arrangement guide is not formed in a region in which a bent portion having elasticity of the clip-shaped conductor is disposed.3. The functional contactor of claim 1 , wherein the arrangement guide is formed to have a thickness corresponding to 10 to 170% of a printed thickness of the solder.4. The functional contactor of claim 1 , wherein the arrangement guide is formed to be spaced a predetermined gap apart from the clip-shaped conductor.5. The functional contactor of claim 1 , wherein the arrangement guide is formed to be in contact with the clip-shaped conductor.6. ...

APPARATUS AND SERVER FOR CONSTRUCTING STREET LIGHT MANAGEMENT DATABASE, AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREFOR

Disclosed is a method for constructing a street light management database, comprising the steps of: by a portable terminal, photographing and recognizing lamp identification information of a street light; by the portable terminal, displaying a screen for receiving lighting pole information of the street light and receiving the lighting pole information in accordance with a user operation; and by the portable terminal, transmitting the lighting pole information to a server after matching the lighting pole information with the lamp identification information. 1. A method of building street light management database , comprising:at a mobile terminal, photographing lamp identification information of a street light to recognize the lamp identification information;at the mobile terminal, displaying a screen for receiving pole information of the street light, and receiving the pole information according to a user's manipulation; andat the mobile terminal, matching the pole information with the lamp identification information, and transmitting the pole information and the lamp identification information to a server.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising acquiring position information of the street light according to position information of the mobile terminal claim 1 ,wherein the mobile terminal transmits the position information of the street light to the server, when matching the pole information with the lamp identification information and transmitting the pole information and the lamp identification information to the server.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , at the mobile terminal claim 1 , photographing a subject to acquire a picture claim 1 ,wherein the mobile terminal transmits a file of the acquired picture to the server, when matching the pole information with the lamp identification information and transmitting the pole information and the lamp identification information to the server.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobile terminal transmits at ...

AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY SYSTEM USING NATURAL COAGULANT

The present invention is an aquifer storage and recovery system using a natural coagulant, in which in purifying raw water through aquifer storage and recovery, assimilable organic carbon (AOC) included in the raw water is effectively removed using a natural coagulant produced in the aquifer storage and recovery process, thereby reducing the time required to purify raw water by aquifer storage and recovery. 1. An aquifer storage and recovery system using a natural coagulant , comprising:a coagulation reactor which mixes and agitates a natural coagulant and raw water to induce floc formation, and precipitates the generated flocs to remove assimilable organic carbon (AOC) and organic matter included in the raw water;an aquifer storage and recovery tank which is supplied with supernatant of the coagulation reactor and stores reclaimed water through an aquifer storage and recovery process; anda coagulant condenser and separator which separates the reclaimed water of the underground aquifer into treated water and the natural coagulant,wherein a fine metal particle present in a permeable layer is dissolved in the supernatant in a form of a metal ion while the supernatant of the coagulation reactor passes through the permeable layer of the aquifer storage and recovery tank, andthe metal ion included in the reclaimed water is separated as the natural coagulant by the coagulant condenser and separator, and the natural coagulant separated by the coagulant condenser and separator is fed into the coagulation reactor.2. The aquifer storage and recovery system using a natural coagulant according to claim 1 , wherein the natural coagulant separated by the coagulant condenser and separator is in a form of solid-phase metal hydride or in a condensed form containing dissolved metal ion.3. The aquifer storage and recovery system using a natural coagulant according to claim 1 , wherein the metal ion that constitutes the natural coagulant is any one of an iron ion claim 1 , an aluminum ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF TARGET GAS

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for recovery of target gas, which may increase a target gas concentration in a recovered gas by using a single gas separation membrane module and a plurality of gas storage tanks. The apparatus for recovery of target gas includes a gas separation membrane module configured to perform an enrichment process n times (n is a natural number) so that an injected gas is separated into a permeated gas and a recovered gas in each enrichment process, and (n+1) number of gas storage tanks, wherein in an nenrichment process, gas stored in an ngas storage tank is supplied to the gas separation membrane module and separated into an npermeated gas and an nrecovered gas, the npermeated gas is stored in a (n−1)gas storage tank, and the nrecovered gas is stored in a (n+1)gas storage tank. 1. An apparatus for recovery of target gas , comprising:a gas separation membrane module configured to perform an enrichment process n times (n is a natural number) so that an injected gas is separated into a permeated gas and a recovered gas in each enrichment process; and(n+1) number of gas storage tanks,{'sup': th', 'th', 'th', 'th', 'th', 'th', 'th', 'th, 'wherein in an nenrichment process, gas stored in an ngas storage tank is supplied to the gas separation membrane module and separated into an npermeated gas and an nrecovered gas, the npermeated gas is stored in a (n−1)gas storage tank, and the nrecovered gas is stored in a (n+1)gas storage tank.'}2. The apparatus for recovery of target gas according to claim 1 ,{'sup': th', 'th', 'th, 'wherein the (n+1)gas storage tank stores the nrecovered gas and a (n+2)permeated gas.'}3. The apparatus for recovery of target gas according to claim 1 , further comprising:a stage-cut (SC) regulator configured to control a SC value of the gas separation membrane module in each enrichment process.5. The apparatus for recovery of target gas according to claim 1 , further comprising a supply pressure control device claim 1 ,{' ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a display panel configured to display an image on a front surface thereof, and a flexible circuit board connected to the display panel and configured to drive the display panel. The display device further includes a pressure sensor including a first electrode and a second electrode. The pressure sensor is configured to sense a change of capacitance of a capacitor, which is formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, in accordance with a pressure applied thereto. The flexible circuit board includes a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface. The first electrode and the second electrode are disposed on the first surface or the second surface. 1. A display device , comprising:a display panel configured to display an image on a front surface thereof;a flexible circuit board connected to the display panel and configured to drive the display panel; anda pressure sensor including a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense a change of capacitance of a capacitor, which is formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, in accordance with a pressure applied thereto,wherein the flexible circuit board includes a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, andwherein the first electrode and the second electrode are disposed on the first surface or the second surface.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein a first end of the flexible circuit board is connected to the display panel claim 1 , and a first portion of the flexible circuit board is folded or bent and is disposed on a rear surface of the display panel.3. The display device of claim 2 ,wherein the first surface includes a first area in which the first electrode is disposed, and a second area in which the second electrode is disposed, andwherein the first portion of the flexible circuit board includes the first area and the second area.4. The display device of claim 3 , wherein ...

OPEN-MODE PROTECTION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME

Provided are an open-mode protection device and an electronic device having the same. An open-mode protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected in parallel to each of a constant current source and a load configured with a light emitting diode (LED). The open-mode protection device comprises a first external electrode connected to one sides of the constant current source and the load; a second external electrode connected to the other sides of the constant current source and the load, and a ground; a protection unit configured to bypass, to the ground through the second external electrode, an overvoltage or an overcurrent flowing into the first external electrode; and a current suppressing unit connected in series to the protection unit and configured to sense a temperature or current of the protection unit and reduce the current of the protection unit as the temperature or current increases. 1. An open-mode protection device connected in parallel to a constant current source and a load configured with a light emitting diode (LED) , the open-mode protection device comprising:a first external electrode connected to one sides of the constant current source and the load;a second external electrode connected to the other sides of the constant current source and the load, and a ground;a protection unit configured to bypass, to the ground through the second external electrode, an overvoltage or an overcurrent flowing into the first external electrode; anda current suppressing unit connected in series to the protection unit and configured to sense a temperature or current of the protection unit and reduce the current of the protection unit as the temperature or current increases.2. The open-mode protection device of claim 1 , wherein:a body of the protection unit is made of a varistor material, anda body of the current suppressing unit is made of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material or a polymeric PTC (PPTC) material.3. The ...

Systems and Methods to Automate Composite Manufacturing Quality Checks

An automated inspection system for monitoring a manufacturing process includes a core platform to operatively connect a plurality of systems or subsystems via one or more interfaces. A sensor system operatively coupled with the core platform to monitor one or more characteristics of a manufactured article. An actuation system operatively coupled with the core platform to implement the manufacturing process based on instruction from the core platform. The core platform is configured to receive a first measurement of the one or more characteristics of a composite article from the sensor system after application of a plurality of layers of one or more raw materials; receive data regarding a second measurement of the one or more characteristics from the sensor system after curing the composite article; and generate an alert in response to a determination that a defect exists in the composite article based on the first or second measurement.

Laser speckle system and method for an aircraft

LASER SPECKLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT A system for registering multiple point clouds captured by an aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a speckle generator (202), at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner (112), and a processor (116) coupled thereto. In operation, the speckle generator (202) projects a laser speckle pattern onto a surface (e.g., a featureless surface). The at least one 3D scanner (112) scans the surface to generate a plurality of point clouds of the surface and to image at least a portion of the laser speckle pattern. The processor (116), which is communicatively coupled with the at least one 3D scanner (112), registers the plurality of point clouds to generate a complete 3D model of the surface based at least in part on the laser speckle pattern. 0 Co co Abf

Method for preparing nanoparticle of active ingredient using lipid as lubricant in milling process

The present invention relates to a method for preparing active material nanoparticles using a lipid as a lubricant for milling and, more specifically, to a method for preparing an active material as nanoparticles that may be used usefully in medicine, cosmetics, and functional food, by milling, with a roll mill, a mixture comprising an active material and a lipid as a lubricant, and a biocompatible polymer having a glass transition temperature of no less than 80?, then removing the lipid used as a lubricant using a supercritical fluid.

Aerial vehicle imaging and targeting system

The subject disclosure relates to a tracking system to mount to an aircraft and to image and track a target aircraft. The tracking system may include a structured light source operatively coupled to a processor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) operatively coupled with the processor, a mirror to steer light from the light source toward the target aircraft, and a stereo-vision system having a first camera and a second camera. The IMU may be configured to generate position data representing a position of the aircraft. The stereo-vision system may be operatively coupled to the processor and configured to determine a 3D position of the target aircraft as a function of the position data. The processor may be configured to adjust the mirror position as a function of a mirror position.

Functional contactor

A functional contactor is provided. A functional contactor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises; a clip-shaped conductor having elasticity which is in electrical contact with a conductor of an electronic device; a functional element which is electrically connected to the clip-shaped conductor in series via a solder and comprises a first electrode and a second electrode respectively provided on the entire upper and lower surfaces thereof; and an arrangement guide which is formed to surround at least a part of the clip-shaped conductor on the upper surface of the functional element so as to arrange the position of the clip-shaped conductor and is made of nonconductive resin.

Manipulation system and method for an aircraft

Virtual reality system for aerial vehicle

The subject disclosure relates to a simulation system having an aircraft, a local wireless transceiver, and a simulation computer. The aircraft may include an onboard wireless transceiver and a flight controller operatively coupled with an onboard sensor payload to perceive a physical environment and to generate position and pose data. The simulation computer may be configured to communicate wirelessly with the aircraft via the local wireless transceiver. In operation, the simulation computer may be configured to generate one or more virtual reality sensor inputs and to receive the position and pose data from the aircraft. The simulation computer can be configured to transmit the one or more virtual reality sensor inputs to the flight controller of the aircraft.

Object-tracking system

An object-tracking system is disclosed. The tracking system is designed for environments where global positioning system (GPS), radio frequency (RF), and/or cellular communication signals are unavailable. The system is configured to use camera-captured images of the surrounding environment in conjunction with inertial measurements to perform visual and/or traditional odometry. An object detection algorithm and/or tracking scheme may be used to detect objects within the captured images, to help determine a user position relative to the objects. The detector architecture may be configured to allow for target (and/or object) agnostic camera detection and/or tracking that is easily configurable and/or reconfigurable depending on for the type of object to be detected and/or tracked.

Input sensing device and display device including the same

A display device includes a display unit including pixels. A sensor unit overlaps with the display unit and includes sensors. A sensor driver transmits a driving signal to the sensors, and receives sensing signals corresponding to the driving signal from the sensors. One sensing period includes a first sensing period and a second period. The sensor driver transmits a first driving signal having a first frequency to the sensors in the first sensing period, and transmits a second driving signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency to the sensors in the second sensing period.

Laser speckle system and method for an aircraft

A system for registering multiple point clouds captured by an aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a speckle generator, at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner, and a processor coupled thereto. In operation, the speckle generator projects a laser speckle pattern onto a surface (e.g., a featureless surface). The at least one 3D scanner scans the surface to generate a plurality of point clouds of the surface and to image at least a portion of the laser speckle pattern. The processor, which is communicatively coupled with the at least one 3D scanner, registers the plurality of point clouds to generate a complete 3D model of the surface based at least in part on the laser speckle pattern.

Aerial vehicle imaging and targeting system

The subject disclosure relates to a tracking system to mount to an aircraft and to image and track a target aircraft. The tracking system may include a structured light source 304 operatively coupled to a processor 308, 402a, 802, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) 224c operatively coupled with the processor, a mirror 306 to steer light from the light source toward the target aircraft, and a stereo-vision system having a first camera and a second camera. The IMU may be configured to generate position data representing a position of the aircraft. The stereo-vision system may be operatively coupled to the processor and configured to determine a 3D position of the target aircraft as a function of the position data. The processor may be configured to adjust the mirror position as a function of a mirror position. I-' 4oos a N N N N a KP i N N N N t -i aa N N a N a N a N a N a N a N N a N a N a a) A a N -Y J ~'1 N a N * .-.. \ a NN N a N a N a N a N a N a N a N S a N 1~1 a N.~ a N 'S '00 a Nc~ a N ~- (j

Aerial vehicle interception system

The subject disclosure relates to an aerial defense system to defend against a detected threat. The aerial defense system may comprise a plurality of defensive aircraft, an aircraft storage system to house the plurality of defensive aircraft, an aircraft controller in communication with each of a targeting system and the plurality of defensive aircraft, and a human machine interface (HMI) device to provide operator interaction. In operation, one or more of the plurality of defensive aircraft may engage the detected threat. At least one of the plurality of defensive aircraft may include a target neutralization device to strike, or otherwise engage, the detected threat.

Apparatus and method for recovery of gas

LCD Driver IC and Method for Operating the Same

A liquid crystal display (LCD) driver integrated circuit (IC) is provided. The LCD driver IC, according to an embodiment, can include gamma reference buffers built in respective source drivers, where an output connection resistance is provided for connecting an output of a gamma reference buffer of one source driver to an output of a gamma reference buffer of another source driver.

Laser speckle system and method for an aircraft

LASER SPECKLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT ABSTRACT A system for registering multiple point clouds captured by an aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a speckle generator (202), at least one three-dimensional (3D) scanner (112), and a processor (116) coupled thereto. In operation, the speckle generator (202) projects a laser speckle pattern onto a surface (e.g., a featureless surface). The at least one 3D scanner (112) scans the surface to generate a plurality of point clouds of the surface and to image at least a portion of the laser speckle pattern. The processor (116), which is communicatively coupled with the at least one 3D scanner (112), registers the plurality of point clouds to generate a complete 3D model of the surface based at least in part on the laser speckle pattern. 14490910 1 1/12 01 00 28o 00 0:

Input sensing unit and display device including the same

An input sensing unit may include the following elements: a first sensing electrode including first sensors and a first connector coupling the first sensors; a second sensing electrode including second sensors and a second connector coupling the second sensors; a first sensing line including first sensing line parts and a third connector coupling the first sensing line parts; a second sensing line; and an insulating layer including a first insulating side and a second insulating side opposite the first insulating side. The first sensing line parts may overlap the first sensors and may be disposed on the first insulating side. The second sensing line may overlap the second sensors and may be disposed on the first insulating side. The first sensors may be disposed on the second insulating side. The second sensors may be disposed on the second insulating side.

Touch screen panel

Display device

A touch member for a display device includes first and second touch signal lines and an insulating layer between first and second conductive layers. The first touch signal line includes a first sub-touch signal line corresponding to the first conductive layer, and a second sub-touch signal line corresponding to the second conductive layer and connected to the first sub-touch signal line through first and second contact holes penetrating the insulating layer. The second touch signal line includes a third sub-touch signal line corresponding to the first conductive layer, and a fourth sub-touch signal line corresponding to the second conductive layer and connected to the third sub-touch signal line through third and fourth contact holes penetrating the insulating layer. The first and second contact holes are spaced by a first distance, and the third and fourth contact holes are spaced by a second distance less than the first distance.

Object-tracking system

OBJECT-TRACKING SYSTEM ABSTRACT An object-tracking system is disclosed. The tracking system is designed for environments where global positioning system (GPS), radio frequency (RF), and/or cellular communication signals are unavailable. The system is configured to use camera-captured images of the surrounding environment in conjunction with inertial measurements to perform visual and/or traditional odometry. An object detection algorithm and/or tracking scheme may be used to detect objects within the captured images, to help determine a user position relative to the objects. The detector architecture may be configured to allow for target (and/or object) agnostic camera detection and/or tracking that is easily configurable and/or reconfigurable depending on for the type of object to be detected and/or tracked. N LM 43JJ U ID 0 00 Zt --I r-i COL C) CW 0 Z AL. a CU CL~ -- - - - - - - - - -

Input sensing unit and display device including the same

An input sensing unit may include the following elements: a first sensing electrode including first sensors and a first connector coupling the first sensors; a second sensing electrode including second sensors and a second connector coupling the second sensors; a first sensing line including first sensing line parts and a third connector coupling the first sensing line parts; a second sensing line; and an insulating layer including a first insulating side and a second insulating side opposite the first insulating side. The first sensing line parts may overlap the first sensors and may be disposed on the first insulating side. The second sensing line may overlap the second sensors and may be disposed on the first insulating side. The first sensors may be disposed on the second insulating side. The second sensors may be disposed on the second insulating side.

LCD driver IC and method for operating the same

Method and system for managing orientation direction of mobile communication base station antenna

The present invention relates to remotely monitoring and controlling the direction of an antenna device measured in real time on the basis of three-dimensional spatial direction information of the antenna device. The three-dimensional spatial direction information of the antenna device measured in real time by a beam navigator makes it possible to align and manage the antenna device remotely by using a remote-controlled tilting and steering (RTS) means provided in the antenna device.

Air cleaner and home appliance

The present disclosure relates to an air cleaner. The air cleaner includes a main body, a panel configured to be movable with respect to the main body, a power transmission device connected to the panel, a vibration-preventing member connected to the power transmission device and including a vibration-preventing portion in contact with the power transmission device and a slip-preventing portion having a thickness thinner than the vibration-preventing portion, and a driving source connected to the vibration-preventing member.

Driving circuit, display device including the same, and electronic device including display device

A driving circuit includes: a display driver to generate a horizontal synchronization signal and a vertical synchronization signal according to a first clock signal of a first oscillator; a sensor driver to generate a touch signal according to a second clock signal of a second oscillator; and a determination circuit to detect a cycle of at least one of the horizontal synchronization signal or the vertical synchronization signal according to the second clock signal, and output a detection signal when the cycle is out of a range. The determination circuit is a part of the display driver or the sensor driver.

Display device and driving method thereof

A display device is described including a display panel for displaying an image and an input sensing unit disposed on the display panel for sensing a user input. The input sensing unit includes: an electrode unit including first electrodes and second electrodes which intersect each other and a control unit for determining the proximity of an object or the shape of the object, based on capacitance change values of the first electrodes and the second electrodes. In a first mode the input sensing unit is driven using a self-capacitance method. The control unit may merge the capacitance change values, and determine the proximity of the object based on the merged value. In a second mode based on mutual capacitance, the control unit may determine the shape of the object.

Touch testing apparatus for touch detection module and method for testing the same

A touch testing apparatus includes: a pogo pad area including input and output test pogo pads respectively connected to input and output test pads disposed in a pad area of a touch detection module; a test touch driver circuit configured to detect compression deviations between the input test pad and the input test pogo pad and between the output test pad and the output test pogo pad, and to correct touch data of the touch detection module based on the detected compression deviations; and a test board on which the test touch driver circuit is mounted, wherein the test board is configured to electrically connect the test touch driver circuit with the input and output test pogo pads.

System and method to reduce DVE effect on LIDAR return

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REDUCE DVE EFFECT ON LIDAR RETURN A LIDAR system for vehicle operation that can operate in degraded visual environments (DVE) is described. The LIDAR system may use a spatial light modulator to find the phase conjugate of the DVE being traversed by the laser beam and cancel out the backscatter from the DVE, which allows the detection of extremely small numbers of directly reflected photons reflected by a target surface. If the target is not detected, the LIDAR is iteratively scanned to its maximum available depth of focus until the target is acquired. The LIDAR system is especially useful for autonomous landing of VTOL aerial vehicles in locations where the target landing spot is approximately known but cannot be directly visualized due to DVE media, such as smoke, dust, fog, or the like. Sta rt Initialize System Scan for Target 302 Returns within Range r Yes DVE Selected? N +o Target No Attempt to Acquire 322 in Normal Mode 306 Yes Report Range to Target Acquired? ; Yes Continue 324 308 )normal J~o operation Attempt Phase Report failure and Conjugate Focus at return to initial Minimum Range condition Yes Focus No First Pass? Acquired? 314 Yes No Extend Focus r + A Report Lidlar and Reacquire Range Figure 3

System and method to reduce DVE effect on LIDAR return

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REDUCE DVE EFFECT ON LIDAR RETURN ABSTRACT A LIDAR system for vehicle operation that can operate in degraded visual environments (DVE) is described. The LIDAR system may use a spatial light modulator to find the phase conjugate of the DVE being traversed by the laser beam and cancel out the backscatter from the DVE, which allows the detection of extremely small numbers of directly reflected photons reflected by a target surface. If the target is not detected, the LIDAR is iteratively scanned to its maximum available depth of focus until the target is acquired. The LIDAR system is especially useful for autonomous landing of VTOL aerial vehicles in locations where the target landing spot is approximately known but cannot be directly visualized due to DVE media, such as smoke, dust, fog, or the like. Sta rt 300 Initialize System Scan for Target 302 Returns within Range r 320 Yes DVE Selected? 304 N +o Target No Attempt to Acquire 322 in Normal Mode 306 Yes Report Range to Target Acquired? ; Yes Continue 324 308 )normal J~o operation Attempt Phase Report failure and Conjugate Focus at return to initial Minimum Range condition 310 326 Yes Focus No First Pass? Acquired? 314 312 Yes No Extend Focus r + A Report Lidlar and Reacquire Range 316 318 Figure 3

Porous magnetic carbon composite, method for preparing same, and method for preparing aluminum-based metal-organic framework with iron oxide bonded using waste pet bottle

The present disclosure relates to a porous magnetic carbon composite, a method for preparing the same, and a method for preparing an aluminum-based metal-organic framework with iron oxide bonded using waste PET bottles, which allow cost reduction and simplification of metal-organic framework synthesis by conducting extraction of terephthalic acid from waste PET bottles and synthesis of a metal-organic framework using the terephthalic acid at the same time. The method for preparing an aluminum-based metal-organic framework with iron oxide bonded using waste PET bottles according to the present disclosure includes: a step of preparing an aqueous solution wherein a powder of waste PET bottles, an aluminum salt and an iron salt are mixed; and a step of forming an aluminum-based metal-organic framework with an iron oxide (αFe 2 O 3 ) bonded by conducting hydrothermal synthesis at a temperature satisfying both the depolymerization temperature of PET and the synthesis temperature of an aluminum-based metal-organic framework in the aqueous solution, wherein, in the step wherein the aluminum-based metal-organic framework with an iron oxide (α-Fe 2 O 3 ) bonded is formed by hydrothermal synthesis, the aluminum-based metal-organic framework is formed by reaction between terephthalic acid and aluminum as terephthalic acid is formed from the waste PET bottles, and an iron component of the iron salt is converted to α-Fe 2 O 3 (hematite) and then bonded with the aluminum-based metal-organic framework.

自己再生可能な重金属吸着繊維及びその製造方法

【課題】水中の重金属イオンを吸着して結晶に成長させるとともに、成長した重金属結晶を自ら脱着させることができる自己再生可能な重金属吸着繊維及びその製造方法を提供する。【解決手段】自己再生可能な重金属吸着繊維は、ＰＡＮ等の第１高分子物質とＰＭＭＡ等の第２高分子物質とからなる繊維状高分子であり、第１高分子表面にアミン官能基を固定化するとともに、第２高分子表面にヒドロキシル基（－ＯＨ）を固定化したことを特徴とする。【選択図】図１

Self-regenerable fibrous adsorbent for heavy metal adsorption and method for preparing same

The present disclosure relates to a self-regenerable fibrous adsorbent for heavy metal adsorption, which is capable of adsorbing heavy metal ions in water, growing them into crystals and desorbing the grown heavy metal crystals on its own, and a method for preparing the same. The self-regenerable fibrous adsorbent for heavy metal adsorption according to the present disclosure is a fibrous polymer consisting of PAN and PMMA, wherein amine functional groups are immobilized on the surface of the PAN and hydroxyl groups (—OH) are immobilized on the surface of the PMMA.

Electronic pen sensing device and display device

Method and system for managing orientation direction of mobile communication base station antenna

The present invention relates to remotely monitoring and controlling the direction of an antenna device measured in real time on the basis of three-dimensional spatial direction information of the antenna device. The three-dimensional spatial direction information of the antenna device measured in real time by a beam navigator makes it possible to align and manage the antenna device remotely by using a remote-controlled tilting & steering (RTS) means provided in the antenna device.

Touch testing apparatus for touch detection module and method for testing the same

A touch testing apparatus includes: a pogo pad area including input and output test pogo pads respectively connected to input and output test pads disposed in a pad area of a touch detection module; a test touch driver circuit configured to detect compression deviations between the input test pad and the input test pogo pad and between the output test pad and the output test pogo pad, and to correct touch data of the touch detection module based on the detected compression deviations; and a test board on which the test touch driver circuit is mounted, wherein the test board is configured to electrically connect the test touch driver circuit with the input and output test pogo pads.

Prussian blue-based coagulant and microplastic coagulation method using the same

The present disclosure relates to a Prussian blue-based coagulant and a microplastic coagulation method using the same, which may effectively coagulate microplastics having a size of less than 20 μm or nanoplastics and implement an environmentally harmless coagulation process, and the Prussian blue-based coagulant according to the present disclosure refers to Prussian blue being used as a coagulant for microplastics present in a water-system environment.

Data receiving apparatus and method

A data receiving apparatus and method includes a current-voltage conversion block, which receives a current-type transmit signal including data and a clock signal inserted into the data at a different level from the data, and then converts the received signal into at least one first voltage and at least one second voltage having a different level from the first voltage, and a comparison block, which makes a comparison between the first and second voltages, and then outputs the received signal as one of the data and the clock signal based on a result of the comparison. The data receiving apparatus can easily recover a clock signal while exhibiting better characteristics during the recovery of the clock signal because it is insensitive to a variation in reference voltage and a variation in current at the transmitting state of the timing controller, which are caused by a process variation.