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20090121909 | DYNAMIC ELEMENT-MATCHING METHOD, MULTI-BIT DAC USING THE METHOD, AND DELTA-SIGMA MODULATOR AND DELTA-SIGMA DAC INCLUDING THE MULTI-BIT DAC - Provided are a dynamic element-matching method, a multi-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), and a delta-sigma modulator with the multi-bit DAC and delta-sigma DAC with the multi-bit DAC. The dynamic element-matching method relates to preventing periodic signal components (in-band tones) from being generated from a delta-sigma modulator of a delta-sigma Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and a multi-bit DAC used in a delta-sigma DAC. Unit elements are selected in a new sequence according to a simple algorithm every time that each of unit elements is selected once, and thus the unit elements are not periodically used. Consequently, it is possible to prevent in-band tones caused by a conventional Data Weighted Averaging (DWA) algorithm. | 05-14-2009 |
20100156534 | GAIN CONTROL DEVICE AND AMPLIFIER USING THE SAME - Provided are a gain control device and an amplifier using the gain control device. The gain control device includes a first input resistance unit having a first variable resistor whose resistance is linearly variable and a first fixed resistor respectively receiving a first input signal and a second input signal having a sign different from the first input signal and outputting current through a first output terminal, and a second input resistance unit having a second fixed resistor and a second variable resistor whose resistance is linearly variable respectively receiving the first input signal and the second input signal and outputting current through a second output terminal. | 06-24-2010 |
20100156686 | PULSE GENERATOR AND CONTINUOUS-TIME SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR - Provided is a clock generator employed in a continuous-time sigma-delta modulator. The clock generator includes an oscillator configured to generate pulses in response to an enable signal, a counter configured to count the number of pulses generated by the oscillator and output the total pulse count, and an output circuit configured to output an inactivated output signal if the pulse count of the counter is equal to a pulse-width control bit. The oscillator includes an astable multi-vibrator. Since the astable multi-vibrator capable of generating a low-jitter pulse from a jittered clock is used as the oscillator, a signal-to-noise ratio is improved. A simple configuration using only digital circuits makes it easier to design a circuit and adjust pulse width. Moreover, according to the structure of the astable multi-vibrator, it is possible to design a circuit to optimally modulate pulse width in connection with process variations of resistors and capacitors used in the continuous-time sigma-delta modulator. | 06-24-2010 |
20100158277 | READ-OUT CIRCUIT WITH HIGH INPUT IMPEDANCE - Provided is a read-out circuit that is connected to a microphone and configured to linearly amplify a current signal generated by the microphone and output the amplified current signal. The read-out circuit includes an amplification unit and a feedback resistor. The amplification unit has an amplification gain between 0 and 1. The feedback resistor is connected between input and output terminals of the amplification unit. As the amplification gain of the amplification unit becomes closer to 1, an input impedance becomes higher. A preamp of the read-out circuit can have a high input impedance due to the amplification gain, and the read-out circuit can be manufactured using a CMOS process. | 06-24-2010 |
20110025537 | ACTIVE RESISTANCE-CAPACITOR INTEGRATOR AND CONTINUOUS-TIME SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR WITH GAIN CONTROL FUNCTION - Provided are an active resistance-capacitance (RC) integrator and a continuous-time sigma-delta modulator, which have a gain control function. The active RC integrator includes an amplifier, a first base resistor connected between a first input node and a positive input port of the amplifier, a second base resistor connected between a second input node and a negative input port of the amplifier, a first resistor unit connected between the second input node and the positive input port of the amplifier, and a second resistor unit connected between the first input node and the negative input port of the amplifier. A resistor network including resistors and switches is configured to vary an input resistance, so that an active RC integrator may have a gain control function. | 02-03-2011 |
20110140940 | COEFFICIENT MULTIPLIER AND DIGITAL DELTA-SIGMA MODULATOR USING THE SAME - Provided are a coefficient multiplier and digital delta-sigma modulator using the same. The coefficient multiplier has the average of output signals of respective dependent multipliers as an effective coefficient using a coefficient averaging technique without employing an adder that has a complex structure and occupies a large chip area. Accordingly, the coefficient multiplier has a simple hardware constitution and small chip area in comparison with a canonical signed digit (CSD) coefficient multiplier, and the digital delta-sigma modulator employing the coefficient multiplier has a simple structure and small size. | 06-16-2011 |
20120098688 | CLOCK TIMING ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND CONTINUOUS TIME DELTA-SIGMA MODULATOR USING THE SAME - Provided is a clock timing adjustment device for adjusting a time difference of clocks and a delta-sigma modulator. The clock timing adjustment device includes a power detection unit and a timing adjustment unit. The power detection unit receives input signals which are generated using pairs of first and second clocks having a plurality of clock time differences and respectively correspond to the clock time differences, detects powers of the input signals, and outputs a control signal corresponding to a clock time difference where the power is minimized. The timing adjustment unit receives a reference clock and the control signal and outputs the first and second clocks having the clock time difference where the power is minimized from the reference clock according to the control signal. | 04-26-2012 |
20120154028 | BIAS CIRCUIT AND ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is a bias circuit which includes a bias voltage generating part configured to generate a bias voltage using a reference current and a variable current; a reference current source part configured to provide the reference current to the bias voltage generating part; and a current adjusting part configured to provide the variable current to the bias voltage generating part and to adjust the amount of the variable current according to voltage levels of at least two input signals. The bias circuit prevents an increase in power consumption and improves a slew rate at the same time. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154189 | CURRENT SWITCH DRIVING CIRCUIT AND DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER - Provided are a current switch driving circuit generating a signal for driving a current switch, and a digital-to-analog converter using the same. The current switch driving circuit includes a first PMOS transistor in which a source terminal is connected to a power supply terminal, a gate terminal receives an input signal, and a drain terminal outputs a driving signal, an NMOS transistor in which a drain terminal is connected to the drain terminal of the first PMOS transistor, and a gate terminal receives the input signal, a second PMOS transistor in which a source terminal is connected to a source terminal of the NMOS transistor, a gate terminal is connected to a bias voltage terminal, and a drain terminal is connected to a ground terminal, and a control current source allowing the second PMOS transistor to be maintained constantly in an ON state. | 06-21-2012 |
20130099868 | SOUND DETECTING CIRCUIT AND AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT THEREOF - Disclosed is a sound detecting circuit which includes a sensing unit configured to generate an AC signal in response to a sound pressure level of a sound signal; an amplification unit configured to amplify the AC signal; and a bias voltage generating unit configured to generate a bias voltage to be provided to the amplification unit. The bias voltage generating unit comprises a current source configured to provide a power current; and a current-voltage converting circuit configured to convert the power current into the bias voltage and to reduce a noise due to the power current. | 04-25-2013 |
20130148456 | VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH IMPROVED LOAD REGULATION AND VOLTAGE REGULATING METHOD - Provided is a voltage supply circuit using a charge pump. The voltage supply circuit enhances charge pump output voltage fluctuation characteristics depending on load variation of a charge pump voltage generator (load regulation characteristics) when receiving an operation power supply voltage of the charge pump through a regulator. The voltage supply circuit is configured to feed back fluctuation of a charge pump output voltage to a charge pump voltage regulator. The fluctuation of the charge pump output voltage is compensated through fluctuation of an output voltage of the charge pump to active enhance the load regulation characteristics. | 06-13-2013 |
20140079254 | MEMS MICROPHONE USING NOISE FILTER - An MEMS microphone is provided which includes a reference voltage/current generator configured to generate a DC reference voltage and a reference current; a first noise filter configured to remove a noise of the DC reference voltage; a voltage booster configured to generate a sensor bias voltage using the DC reference voltage the noise of which is removed; a microphone sensor configured to receive the sensor bias voltage and to generate an output value based on a variation in a sound pressure; a bias circuit configured to receive the reference current to generate a bias voltage; and a signal amplification unit configured to receive the bias voltage and the output value of the microphone sensor to amplify the output value. The first noise filter comprises an impedance circuit; a capacitor circuit connected to a output node of the impedance circuit; and a switch connected to both ends of the impedance circuit. | 03-20-2014 |
20150120164 | WHEEL SPEED SENSOR INTERFACE, OPERATION METHOD THEREOF, AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided is a wheel speed sensor interface. The wheel speed sensor interface includes: a speed pulse detection circuit configured to receive a plurality of sensor signals including wheel speed information of a vehicle, detect a plurality of speed pulses on the basis of the plurality of the received sensor signals, and transmit the plurality of the detected speed pulses to an external device; and a comparison speed detection circuit configured to generate a plurality of counting values by counting each of the detected speed pulses, generate comparison speed information by multiplexing the plurality of the generated counting values through a time division method, and transmit the generated comparison speed information to the external device. | 04-30-2015 |
20150131813 | CAPACITOR-TYPE SENSOR READ-OUT CIRCUIT - Provided is a capacitor-type sensor read-out circuit. The capacitor-type sensor read-out circuit includes: a signal conversion unit outputting a sensor signal inputted from a sensor; a voltage booster generating a bias voltage; and a capacitor-type signal coupling circuit receiving the sensor signal as a feedback, mixing the received sensor signal with the bias voltage, and outputting the mixed signal. | 05-14-2015 |
20150349728 | CURRENT-VOLTAGE CONVERSION AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT INCLUDING MULTIPLIER AND MULTI INPUT AMPLIFIER - Provided is a current-voltage conversion amplifier circuit including: a plurality of light receiving devices generating a current signal proportional to an amount of light by receiving the light; multipliers amplifying the current signal, converting the amplified current signal into a first voltage signal, outputting the amplified current signal, or outputting the converted first voltage signal; multi input amplifiers outputting first and second output voltage pairs through a process for receiving output values of multipliers and an offset voltage and amplifying the received output values and offset voltage; a multiplexing unit selecting and outputting one first and second output voltage pair among the first and second output voltage pairs outputted from multi input amplifiers; and a signal conversion unit converting a difference value between first and second output voltages outputted from the multiplexing unit and outputting the converted digital signal. | 12-03-2015 |
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20120258355 | Rechargeable battery - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly, the terminal being exposed outside the case; a terminal connecting member extending outside of the case from an interior thereof, the terminal connecting member electrically connecting the electrode assembly and the terminal, and including an electrolyte solution inlet therein; and a sealing cap coupled with the terminal connecting member, the sealing cap covering the electrolyte solution inlet. | 10-11-2012 |
20120288744 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module including: a plurality of rechargeable batteries including a first terminal and a second terminal; and a connecting member electrically connecting rechargeable batteries of the plurality of rechargeable batteries through the first and second terminals, the connecting member including an access protrusion protruded toward the first terminal, and the first terminal includes a pressurizer configured to press the access protrusion toward a part of the first terminal. | 11-15-2012 |
20120315515 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery according to an exemplary embodiment includes an electrode assembly having a positive electrode and a negative electrode, a case in which the electrode assembly is installed, a cap plate coupled with the case, a short-circuit member provided in a short-circuit hole formed in the cap plate and deformed to electrically connect the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a valve member provided under the short-circuit hole and controlling connection between an internal space of the case and the short-circuit hole. | 12-13-2012 |
20120328932 | Rechargeable battery and method for manufacturing the same - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having electrodes on opposite sides of a separator, a case retaining the electrode assembly, a cap plate coupled with an opening of the case, electrode terminals extending through terminal holes of the cap plate, lead tabs connecting the electrode terminals to the electrode assembly, the electrode terminals being electrically connected to the lead tabs at connection parts, and insulators, the connection parts being embedded in the insulators. | 12-27-2012 |
20130052520 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a case receiving the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; an electrode terminal connecting the electrode assembly to an outside of the cap plate; and a lead tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly and the electrode terminal, and the electrode assembly includes a coated region of the first electrode, and an uncoated region of the first electrode adjacent an end portion of the coated region, the uncoated region having a through hole formed therein and connecting an inner portion of the electrode assembly to an outside of the electrode assembly. | 02-28-2013 |
20130078506 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND BATTERY MODULE - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; and a terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and having a base portion located on the cap plate and a protrusion portion protruding from the base portion and spaced from the cap plate. | 03-28-2013 |
20130130072 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case containing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; a short-circuit tab electrically connected to the first electrode; and a short-circuit member electrically connected to the second electrode and configured to contact the short-circuit tab according to an increase of an internal pressure of the rechargeable battery, and the short-circuit member includes a connection portion having a plate shape, a support portion at an outer side of the connection portion, and a variable groove having a shape that is configured to change according to the increase of the internal pressure. | 05-23-2013 |
20130136960 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly; a case containing the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; and a current collecting member including a current collecting portion coupled to the electrode assembly; a terminal coupling portion extending from the current collecting portion at a corner portion of the current collecting member, the corner portion extending in a first direction along a width of the current collecting member; and a fuse portion, the current collecting member having a fuse hole formed therein adjacent the fuse portion, a centerline of the fuse hole extending through the fuse portion in a direction crossing the first direction. | 05-30-2013 |
20130252079 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INCLUDING A RESISTANCE MEMBER - A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; a first electrode terminal arranged on the cap plate, electrically connected to the cap plate, and connected to the first electrode; and a second electrode terminal arranged on the cap plate, insulated from the cap plate, and connected to the second electrode, the first electrode terminal including a terminal plate connected to the first electrode and exposed to an outside of the cap plate, and a top plate electrically connecting the terminal plate and the cap plate, and having an electrical resistance greater than an electrical resistance of the terminal plate. | 09-26-2013 |
20130260220 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly; a case containing the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; and an external insulating member on an outer surface of the case, the external insulating member including an insulating cover on the cap plate, and an insulating tape coupled to the insulating cover on the case. | 10-03-2013 |
20130295420 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery is provided. The rechargeable battery includes a case, an electrode assembly in the case, a cap plate sealing an opening of the case, and a terminal portion attached to the cap plate. The terminal portion includes a terminal plate on the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly, and an auxiliary plate electrically connecting the cap plate to the terminal plate. The auxiliary plate has a plurality of openings for reducing a current flow along a short circuit current path. | 11-07-2013 |
20140141295 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case housing the electrode assembly; and a safety member including a short circuit guide portion between the case and the electrode assembly, the short circuit guide portion including a plurality of holes and a connection portion electrically connecting the short circuit guide portion and the second electrode. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141319 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly configured to perform charging and discharging; a case enclosing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case; an electrode terminal engaging a terminal hole of the cap plate; and an insulator between the cap plate and the electrode terminal, wherein the insulator comprises: a fluid receiving recess at a side of the electrode terminal to receive fluid, and an outlet extending through the insulator from the fluid receiving recess to discharge the received fluid. | 05-22-2014 |
20140193690 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries, each rechargeable battery including a first electrode end and a second electrode end protruding outside a case of the rechargeable battery, a first top insulation member at a bottom of the first electrode end, and an identifier on the first top insulation member, a bus bar electrically connecting ends of neighboring rechargeable batteries, a bottom housing including a space, the rechargeable batteries being arranged in the space of the bottom housing, and a top cover attached to the bottom housing, the top cover including a recognizer the fits with the identifier. | 07-10-2014 |
20140255735 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly; a cap plate and a case accommodating the electrode assembly; an electrode terminal protruding above the cap plate; a current collecting member that electrically connects the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal; and a fuse unit on the current collecting member and configured to block a current beyond a preset blocking point, wherein the fuse unit includes a fracture unit surrounding a through hole in the current collecting member; and a blocking point control unit formed as a notch on the fracture unit. | 09-11-2014 |
20140349152 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate sealing the electrode assembly within the case; a terminal plate on the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; and an insulation member between and contacting the cap plate and the terminal plate, wherein the insulation member has a peripheral flange that extends away from the terminal plate. | 11-27-2014 |
20140377639 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING RETAINER - A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly; a case containing the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; a terminal extending outside the cap plate; a lead tab connecting the electrode assembly to the terminal; and a retainer coupled to the lead tab inside the case and arranged between the lead tab and the case, the retainer including an insertion guide facing away from the electrode assembly and being inclined toward the electrode assembly in a direction extending away from the cap plate. | 12-25-2014 |
20150024241 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode. The rechargeable battery also includes a case accommodating the electrode assembly. The rechargeable battery further includes a cap plate including a first plate and a second plate coupled to the first plate along a joint. The cap plate is coupled to an opening of the case. The rechargeable battery also includes a vent unit at the joint where the first plate of the cap plate is coupled to the second plate. | 01-22-2015 |
20150037628 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING UPPER INSULATOR MEMBER - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode, a case in which the electrode assembly is mounted, a cap plate coupled to the case, the cap plate including a short-circuit hole therethrough, a first terminal electrically connected to the first electrode, a second terminal electrically connected to the second electrode, an upper insulating member between the second terminal and the cap plate, the upper insulating member including a connection hole in fluid communication with the short-circuit hole, and an air vent hole spaced apart from the connection hole, and a short-circuit member in the short-circuit hole, the short-circuit member being between the cap plate and the upper insulating member, and the short-circuit member being configured to deform to electrically connect the first electrode with the second electrode. | 02-05-2015 |
20150072186 | RECHARGABLE BATTERY HAVING A FUSE - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode, a case configured to store the electrode assembly, a cap plate attached to the case, a terminal electrically connected to the first electrode and protruding out of the cap plate, a current collecting member connecting the first electrode with the terminal, the current collecting member including a fuse portion, a lower insulating member between the cap plate and the current collecting member, and a barrier between the lower insulating member and the fuse portion. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072189 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING SHORT-CIRCUT MEMBER - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; a terminal electrically connected to the first electrode and protruding out of the cap plate; a short-circuit member at a short-circuit opening in the cap plate and configured to deform to electrically connect the first electrode and the second electrode; and a blocking member below the short-circuit opening and having a plurality of openings. | 03-12-2015 |
20150079429 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly therein; a cap plate closing an opening of the case; a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal extending through the cap plate and coupled to the electrode assembly; and an external short-circuiter including a membrane closing and sealing a short-circuit opening in the cap plate and coupled to the second electrode terminal, and a short-circuit tab coupled to the first electrode terminal and separated from the membrane, wherein the cap plate includes a bending inducement groove formed at the second electrode terminal. | 03-19-2015 |
20150099145 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTRUSION - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate having a short-circuit opening; a first terminal coupled to the first electrode; a second terminal coupled to the second electrode; and a short-circuit member at the cap plate, corresponding to the short-circuit opening, and configured to deform to electrically couple the first and second electrodes; and a short-circuit protrusion at the second terminal and configured to contact the short-circuit member, wherein a surface roughness of the short-circuit protrusion is greater than that of the cap plate. | 04-09-2015 |
20150118528 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING FUSE UNIT - A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes; a case containing the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; a first terminal protruding outside of the case and electrically coupled to the first electrode; a second terminal protruding outside of the case and electrically coupled to the second electrode; a current collector including first and second fuse units, and electrically coupled to the first electrode, wherein the first fuse unit and the second fuse unit each have a cross-sectional area smaller than a cross-sectional area of an adjacent region and are spaced from each other; and a connector coupled to the current collector between the first fuse unit and the second fuse unit, and adapted to electrically couple the cap plate and the current collector, wherein a resistance of the connector is less than that of the first terminal. | 04-30-2015 |
20150255777 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery having a decreased size by including a membrane of an external short-circuit part in a cap plate is provided. The rechargeable battery includes a case having an electrode assembly accommodated therein, a cap plate closing an opening of the case, first and second electrode terminals extending through the cap plate and electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and an external short-circuit part coupled to an outer portion of the case for electrically disconnecting or short-circuiting the first and second electrode terminals from or to each other. The external short-circuit part includes a membrane coupled to an inner surface of the cap plate and electrically coupled to the second electrode terminal, and a connection plate electrically coupled to the first electrode terminal and spaced from the membrane. The membrane extends around an outer circumference of a short-circuit hole in the cap plate to cover the short-circuit hole. | 09-10-2015 |
20150263329 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a rechargeable battery with an external short-circuit part having an advantage of preventing foreign materials and moisture from the outside from permeating as well as discharging internal pressure when a membrane is inversely deformed. | 09-17-2015 |
20150263330 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including a case including an electrode assembly therein; a cap plate on the case, the cap plate including a short-circuit hole therein; an internal insulator at an inner side of the cap plate, the internal insulator covering the short-circuit hole; first and second electrode terminals that penetrate through the internal insulator and the cap plate and that are electrically connected to the electrode assembly; an external short-circuit part on the cap plate, the external short-circuit part including a membrane electrically connected to the short-circuit hole of the cap plate, the cap plate being electrically connected to the second electrode terminal, and a short-circuit tab electrically connected to the first electrode terminal, the external short-circuit part selectively spacing or short-circuiting the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal; and a retainer coupled with the internal insulator, the retainer being between the internal insulator and the electrode assembly. | 09-17-2015 |
20150270528 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and a separator, the separator being between the first and second electrode plates, a case accommodating the electrode assembly therein, the case having an opening, and a cap assembly sealing the opening of the case, the cap assembly having a short-circuit hole provided in one area thereof, a first reverse plate and a second reverse plate positioned on a top of the first reverse plate being provided in the short-circuit hole of the cap assembly. | 09-24-2015 |
20150270529 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery having improved safety includes an electrode assembly, a case, and a cap assembly. The electrode assembly has first and second non-coating portions. The case accommodates the electrode assembly. The cap assembly includes a cap plate coupled to the case, and first and second collector plates. In the secondary battery, the first and second non-coating portions and the first and second collector plates are connected or coupled by first and second lead tabs, respectively, and the first and/or second lead tabs include a fuse portion. | 09-24-2015 |
20150280203 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING TOP INSULATING MEMBER - A rechargeable battery includes a case accommodating an electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case and having a short-circuit hole; a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal extending through the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a membrane fixed to the cap plate in the short-circuit hole and configured to electrically connect the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal to cause a short circuit; a connection plate electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and spaced from a side of a short-circuit member; a top insulating member located between the connection plate and the cap plate; and a fixing member fixed to the cap plate and supporting the top insulating member. | 10-01-2015 |
20150287999 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly that performs charging and discharging operations, a case having the electrode assembly enclosed therein, a cap plate coupled with an opening of the case, an electrode terminal on the cap plate, and a current collecting member connecting the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal. The current collecting member includes a terminal connecting part connected to the electrode terminal, and an electrode connecting part connected to an uncoated region of the electrode assembly, the electrode connecting part including a twisted surface, the twisted surface facing a sidewall of the case at a predetermined inclination angle with respect to a direction from the sidewall toward an end of the uncoated region. | 10-08-2015 |
20150295217 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a contact portion on a bottom retainer that contacts a bottom of a case, thus performing a tension function. The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a case accommodating the electrode assembly therein, having a top and a bottom and an opening in the top of the case; a cap plate closing the opening of the case; a bottom retainer on an upper surface of the bottom of the case, the bottom retainer including a support portion supporting the electrode assembly and at least one contact portion contacting the bottom of the case. As such, the contact portion may absorb external shocks, thus increasing durability and enhancing safety of the secondary battery. | 10-15-2015 |
20160043378 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes a case having an electrode assembly, a cap plate to seal an opening of the case, and an electrode terminal in the cap plate. The electrode terminal includes a plate terminal at an upper area and a bent plate to electrically couple the plate terminal to the cap plate. The bent plate sets a gap between the plate terminal and the cap plate, and provides a current path from the plate terminal to the cap plate having a length greater than an interval between the plate terminal and the cap plate. | 02-11-2016 |
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20130208135 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY APPARATUS THEREOF - An display apparatus and a method of setting a view angle thereof are provided. The method includes in response to an occurrence of a predetermined event, displaying, on an area of a display screen, a view angle guiding user interface which guides setting a view angle of a camera connected to the display apparatus; and setting the view angle of the camera using the view angle guiding UI. | 08-15-2013 |
20140125589 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN OPERATIONAL STATE OF A USER INPUT - A display apparatus and a control method thereof for displaying an operational state of a user input are provided. The display apparatus includes: an image processor configured to process an image signal; a display configured to display an image thereon based on the processed image signal; a user input configured to receive a user's input; and a controller configured in response to the user's input being received, control the display to display thereon a cursor moved in correspondence with a location of the user's input as an icon showing an operational state of the user's input. Thus, a user may intuitively recognize the operational state of the user's input and may obtain prompt feedback on the input result without suspending his/her interaction. | 05-08-2014 |
20150195607 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN OPERATIONAL STATE OF A USER INPUT - A display apparatus and a control method thereof for displaying an operational state of a user input are provided. The display apparatus includes: an image processor configured to process an image signal; a display configured to display an image thereon based on the processed image signal; a user input configured to receive a user's input; and a controller configured in response to the user's input being received, control the display to display thereon a cursor moved in correspondence with a location of the user's input as an icon showing an operational state of the user's input. Thus, a user may intuitively recognize the operational state of the user's input and may obtain prompt feedback on the input result without suspending his/her interaction. | 07-09-2015 |
20150247274 | WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING WATER SUPPLY DEVICE - Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247275 | WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING WATER SUPPLY DEVICE - Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247276 | WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING WATER SUPPLY DEVICE - Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted. | 09-03-2015 |
20150252508 | WASHING MACHINE HAVING A MANUAL WASHING UNIT - Disclosed is a washing machine capable of improving the efficiency of washing and product quality by improving a pivoting structure of a door assembly having a door and an auxiliary washing unit forming an auxiliary washing space. Also, the door and the auxiliary washing unit may be coupled by a locking part so that a user can open and close the door assembly conveniently when manual washing is not needed. When manual washing is needed, the user may release a locked state of the locking part to move the door and the auxiliary washing unit separately. | 09-10-2015 |
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