baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent KR-20010068344-A (KR)
Title: Method for leasing Event Game on the internet
Inventor: SONG YEONG SEOK
Filed: 2000-01-04
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for leasing out an event game on the Internet is provided to enable a company that wants to make a gift event via the Internet to carry out without disbursing cost for manufacturing the event game, by leasing out the ready-made event game to the company. CONSTITUTION: The data related to an event game lease is received and then registered in a manager menu for an event making company(201) in response to an event game lease request from the company(201). An event game(204) lease server links the requested game to an event web page of the company(201). An Internet user ID is transmitted to the event game lease server when the user requests joining in the gift event. The event game lease server executes the event game(204), and updates the result of the game execution into the manager menu for the event making company(201). The company(201) checks a winner of the event game(204), and reports a win in the event game(204) to the winner.
Patent KR-20010077320-A (KR)
Title: System and method to calling a train crew
Inventor: KIM BONG TAEK
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2000-02-01
Abstract: PURPOSE: A system for calling a train crew by pushing a call button on a seat and the control method are provided to promote easy contact of a passenger and the crew by notifying an exact location of the passenger to the crew. CONSTITUTION: The system comprises at least one or more of a device inside the train transmitting signal including recognition code on a seat of the passenger called the crew and the passenger car by radio, a locomotive device installed in a locomotive for receiving the signal including the recognition code from the inside train device and calculating the seat and the passenger car numbers before transmitting the numbers by radio and giving consecutive numbers of the passenger car, and a terminal receiving the signal on the numbers of the seat and the car from the locomotive device and indicating the signal. The control method includes the following steps of: (i) giving consecutive numbers of the inside train device when train composing information is input; (ii) transmitting recognition code indicating a call switch and the inside train device to the locomotive device performed the call by radio when a call is detected; (iii) calculating the numbers of the seat of the passenger called and the passenger car and transmitting the numbers to the terminal by radio; (iv) indicating the received numbers through an indicating part of the terminal with generating an alarm signal indicating reception of the call signal.
Patent KR-20010083273-A (KR)
Title: A indirect reward marketing method
Inventor: YANG GIL SUB
Filed: 2000-02-10
Abstract: PURPOSE: A marketing method by paying prize money indirectly is provided to contribute to enhance an investment profit of general investors by selecting a sample group related to a stock investment based on the principle of statistics and probability and providing actual investment contents to the general investors in real time and to offer new business opportunity by connecting a plurality of investors to an electronic commercial transaction environment. CONSTITUTION: Information provider enables general persons to perform a mock investment for a predetermined period from persons own fixed starting time to select a fund manager. A fund is provided by the information provider. The selected fund manager manages an entrusting fund on condition of charging a predetermined property damage. Managing contents and market prospect are publicized to the general persons through an information system of a communication network in real time for enabling general persons to use as an investment guide. The fund manager and the information provider distribute the profit and loss in accordance with contents of a contract.
Patent KR-20010083583-A (KR)
Title: Method for processing call on the way to serviced intelligent network by generating hook flash in exchange system
Inventor: CHO JEONG HYEON
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for processing a call when a hook flash among IN(Intelligent Network) services is generated in a switching system is provided to minimize an influence in processing a basic call even though a problem occurs at processing a MidCall by performing a process function at processing the MidCall independently of a basic call process block. CONSTITUTION: When a subscriber is calling, the subscriber attempts a hook flash. If a Hon1 is sensed, it is checked that an IN service requirement for a MidCall DP(Detection Point) is satisfied. If so, when the hook flash is received, MidCall information are transmitted to a specialized service block. The specialized service block receives the MidCall information and generates a process for performing the IN. if an additional data is needed, the calling opposite subscriber is hold in order to collect digits. After collecting digits, the digits are transmitted to an SCP(Service Control Point)(110). A child process is generated, and the MidCall service is processed.
Patent KR-20000076716-A (KR)
Title: 전기 커넥터용 패널 장착 시스템
IPC: H01R13/46
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: 본 발명은 전기 커넥터(10, 10A, 10C)를 내부에 적어도 하나의 위치 설정 슬롯(16, 18)이 구비된 개구(12)를 갖는 패널 내에 장착시키는 시스템을 제공한다.  커넥터(10)는 패널 내의 개구에 삽입 가능한 하우징(22)을 포함한다.  하우징은 하우징이 개구 내에 삽입될 때 개구의 위치 설정 슬롯(16, 18)을 통과하는 적어도 하나의 외측으로 돌출된 위치 설정 플랜지(34, 36)를 갖는다.  하우징은 하우징이 삽입 위치에 있을 때 패널과 맞닿는 위치 설정 플랜지로부터 축방향 및 횡방향으로 이격되는 적어도 하나의 외측으로 돌출된 멈춤 플랜지(38)를 갖는다.  하우징(22)은 패널 내의 개구 내에서 래칭 위치로 이동 가능하다.  래치 아암(40, 40A, 40C)은 하우징이 래칭 위치에 있을 때 패널 내의 개구에서 래치 슬롯(16, 18)과 맞물리는 위치 설정 플랜지(34, 36) 및 멈춤 플랜지(38)와 동일한 하우징(22)의 측면(24)으로부터 외측으로 돌출한다.
Patent KR-20010092224-A (KR)
Title: Input/output sense amplifier circuit for use in a semiconductor memory device
Inventor: SIM JAE YUN
IPC: G11C7/06
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: PURPOSE: An input/output sense amplifier circuit of a semiconductor memory device is provided to reduce an access time of the semiconductor memory device which includes a latch circuit having a variable voltage gain. CONSTITUTION: An input/output sense amplifier circuit(20') is connected to data input/output lines(DIOj,DIOjB), and comprises a current sense amplifier(14') and a voltage sense amplifier(16') and a latch circuit(18'). The latch circuit includes two differential amplifiers(DF1,DF2) constituted with two PMOS transistors and three NMOS transistors. Each differential amplifier receives signals(DIF,DIFB) from the voltage sense amplifier and has output terminals to output corresponding output signals(DOUT,DOUTB). The latch circuit further includes two resistors(R1,R2) and one PMOS transistor(MP24). One end of a resistor(R1) is connected to an output terminal(DOUT) of the differential amplifier(DF1), and one end of a resistor(R2) is connected to an output terminal(DOUTB) of the differential amplifier(DF2). A source-drain channel of the PMOS transistor(MP24) is connected between another ends of the resistors and its gate is connected to receive a LAT signal or a latch signal.
Patent KR-20000030877-A (KR)
Inventor: BAEK WOO YUL
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method of preparing a liquid substance is provided to produce a variety of articles on a commercial scale and to enhance the pliability of articles by supplying a far-infrared ray radiated composition. CONSTITUTION: A liquid substance is prepared by the steps of: preparing a first liquid by maintaining the mixed state for 7-12 hours after mixing 30-60wt% of kaolin to a solution mixing 20-30wt% of sodium silicate, 10-15wt% of sodium peroxide and 5-10wt% of potassium carbonate at a temperature of 60°C of purified water in 200wt% of composition rate; producing a second liquid by maintaining the mixed state for 30-60 minutes after mixing 10-20wt% of aluminum hydroxide, 10-30wt% of zirconia, 10-20wt% of titanium tetrachloride and 5-10wt% of silver sulfide in 100wt% of composition rate; preparing a crude liquid article by drying a mixture of the first and second liquids with radiant heat for 12-24 hours under 80°C; preparing a porous composition article by drying the crude liquid article with radiant heat at a temperature of 170-230°C for 2-5 hours; and producing a dry article under 100°C by absorbing or painting, depositing and coating the crude liquid article on the desired article. The liquid substance is used for many usages by improving the antibiosis if a synthetic resin is impregnated into the crude liquid.
Patent KR-20010093498-A (KR)
Title: Method for preventing the vehicle from sudden acceleration by using the dual accelerator pedal sensors
Inventor: KIM MUN SU
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: PURPOSE: A sudden acceleration preventive method by using a dual accelerator sensor is provided to prevent an accident from sudden acceleration by controlling fuel injection with installing two accelerator sensors, and to repair promptly by alarming wrong operation to a driver. CONSTITUTION: Data and programs are initialized with turning on an ignition terminal in detecting condition of an ignition key by an electronic control unit, and parts are checked and values of sensors are measured. The reference value is compared with detecting voltage difference from two accelerator sensors. The ignition is performed in case of the detected value to be below the reference value, and the detected value is compared with the reference value with detecting the voltage difference again. The fuel is injected normally according to stepping on the accelerator pedal in case of the voltage difference to be below the reference value. The fuel injection is stopped or the minimum quantity of fuel is injected in case of the voltage difference to be over the reference value. A lamp for displaying wrong operation is actuated. The sudden acceleration from excessive fuel injection and the accident are prevented, and the reliability is improved with alarming the failure promptly.
Patent KR-20000071527-A (KR)
Title: 헬프 표시 방법
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: 전자 기기에 설치되는 조작 수단의 기능 및 조작 방법을 디스플레이 화면 상에 표시하는 헬프 표시 방법에 관한 것으로서, 사용자가 특정 조작 수단의 기능 및 조작 방법을 용이하고 또한 신속하게 알 수 있게 한다. 
     사용자가 상기 조작 수단 중 특정한 조작 수단(센터 버튼)의 조작을 시도하는 횟수를 항상 카운트해둔다.  그리고, 사용자가 다른 조작 수단을 조작하지 않는 동안에, 상기 특정 조작 수단(센터 버튼)의 조작 횟수가 설정 횟수에 달하면, 상기 특정 조작 수단(센터 버튼)의 기능 및 조작 방법을 설명하는 헬프 패널을 표시한다.
Patent KR-20000077145-A (KR)
Title: 화학 기계적 평탄화 방법
IPC: B24B21/04
Filed: 2000-05-03
Abstract: 기판을 폴리싱하는 반도체 기판의 공정 시스템은 테이블(platen)과, 상기 테이블 위에 놓인 폴리싱 재료의 웨브를 포함한다. 상기 시스템의 실시예는 폴리싱 재료의 웨브를 하우징하는 일회용 카트리지와, 웨브의 사용하지 않는 일부의 오염을 방지하기 위해 웨브에 인접하게 배치된 시일드 부재와, 웨브를 테이블에 고정하고 분리하는 유체 이송 시스템과, 웨브의 측면 이동을 제어하는 장치와, 롤의 높이에 대해 보다 긴 폴리싱 재료을 제공하는 장치로 구성된다.
Patent KR-20010100646-A (KR)
Inventor: KANG SEONG TAEK
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: 본 발명은 인터넷 접속가능한 휴대형 이동 단말기를 사용하는 고객에게 차량항법에 관련된 정보들을 실시간적으로 제공하도록 한 인터넷을 이용한 차량항법 서비스 기능 및 정보 제공장치 및 방법에 관한 것으로, 무선인터넷을 통해 센터와 단말기가 통신하여 항법기능을 분산 수행하고 데이터도 거의 센터에서 운용하므로, 정보의 갱신을 수시로 행할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 보다 정확한 정보를 실시간적으로 제공하게 된다.
Patent KR-20010105476-A (KR)
Inventor: KO DAE SIK
IPC: G07B5/00
Filed: 2000-05-09
Abstract: 본 발명은 기차표 발매 후에 환불을 위해서 역에 직접가야 하는 문제와 기차표를 예매한 고객의 승차여부를 실시간 판정할 수 없기때문에 예매하고 승차하지 못한 고객이 있더라도 좌석표를 재판매할 수 없는 문제, 그리고 철도회원카드를 이용하여 예약하더라도 줄을 서서 기다리다가 기차를 놓치는 문제를 해결하기 위하여 승객의 승차 검색시스템, 철도회원카드 관리시스템, 그리고 철도회원 카드에 의한 기차표 자동발매기 시스템을 연동시킬 수 있는 기차 승차권 발매처리 시스템 및 그 서비스방법에 관한 것이다. 
     본 발명은 기차역 승차구와 하차구에 이미 널리 사용되고 있는 마그네틱 카드나 혹은 IC카드 처리기를 설치하고 승차권 발매처리 프로그램과 연동시킴으로써 기 승차권을 구입한 승객이 승차역에서 승차하였는지를 실시간으로 검색할 수 있는 기능과; 
     승차권을 구입한 후, 승차 못할 사정이 발생하여 예매한 기차에 승차하지 못한 경우에 그 좌석승차권을 다음 역부터 재발매할 수 있는 기능과; 
     철도회원 카드를 이용하는 회원의 경우, 회원카드를 이용하여 예약한 승객은 승하차 검색기에서 자동으로 승차권을 발매해주고 요금은 이 시스템과 연동되어 있는 카드결재방식에 의하여 처리되는 기능과; 
     기차 좌석표를 구매하고 사정에 의하여 승차하지 못한 사람의 경우는, 인터넷이나 전화에 의하여 취소 통보되면 환불금이 회원의 별도 철도회원구좌에 적립되었다가 차후에 새로운 승차권을 구입할 경우에 우선적으로 적립금에서 요금이 정산 되도록 하는 기능을 제공하기 때문에 좌석표의 사장(死藏)과 좌석표 및 승하차시 승차권 점검을 위한 인력낭비 그리고 철도회원 카드 기능을 개선시킨 시스템이다.
Patent KR-20000054131-A (KR)
Inventor: RYU JANG WOOK
IPC: G06K19/00
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: PURPOSE: A credit card with indicated bar code is provided to expedite the transaction process by paying for purchases using a bar code credit card that is scanned by a bar code reading system. CONSTITUTION: A credit card with indicated bar code is composed of manufacturing, distinction, prepayment, and transaction. Bar code credit cards are created through cooperation with credit card companies or direct manufacturing of the bar code credit cards and gathering of members. Bar code's personal identification information is stored in the system management scheme and the bar code credit card with distinguished identification information is provided or a personal identification bar code is attached to an existing credit card. The user can pay for highway usage fee by scanning the bar code credit card in the highway toll booth. Highway usage fee can be prepaid with the prepayment data saved in the bar code credit card. Bar codes can also be used just like credit cards, in which the card can be used to buy now and pay later. Bar code credit card is extremely useful to be used for small amount transactions because it expedites the transaction by eliminating the tedious validation process.
Patent KR-20010049421-A (KR)
Inventor: TSURUTA HISAYUKI
IPC: B29C45/26
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: PURPOSE: To prevent burrs from being generated when injection molding is performed. CONSTITUTION: A mold releasing body 11 which is inserted into either the first mold 1 and the second mold 2 and is bonded on the face of a part 14 of a semiconductor inserted between the first mold 1 and the second mold 2 and can be released from the mold 1 or the mold 2 is provided. The mold releasing body 11 is formed wider than the face at the bonding position where it is bonded on the face. It is possible to prevent burrs from being generated when transfer molding is performed by forming such the face as this. The mold releasing body 11 is pref. a film whose thickness is substantially uniform. By a floating mechanism wherein a holding body 6 for holding the first mold is provided and either the first mold 1 or the second mold 2 is elastically movable in the relatively movable direction of the mold, it is possible to effectively prevent the burrs from being generated without surrendering to a molding pressure and damaging a molded article.
Patent KR-20010107346-A (KR)
Inventor: KIM SANG HERN
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: 본 발명은 음식물 용기 내부코팅제, 산업용 접착제 또는 코팅제로 사용되는 에폭시 에스터 또는 실리콘 에폭시 에스터의 자외선 경화성 물질을 식용유/폐식용유으로부터 합성하는 방법에 관한 것이다. 더욱 상세하게는 모든 식용유 또는 폐 식용유를 가수분해하여 얻은 카르복시산과 알릴(allyl), 비닐(vinyl), 알킬, 알케닐, 알키닐 구조를 지닌 알코올화합물과 반응하여 얻은 에스터 화합물에 관한 것이다. 
     
       
     
     윗식에서, R은 알릴(allyl), 비닐(vinyl), 알킬(alkyl), 알케닐(alkenyl), 알키닐(akynyl), 방향족(aromatic)기를 선택한 군이고, 탄소 수는 C 2 에서부터 C 20 을 포함하는 탄화수소이다. 이상과 같이 얻어진 에스테르화합물을 에폭시화 하여 에폭시-에스테르 화합물을 얻을 수 있다. 본 발명은 에폭시화할 때 말단기가 알릴(allyl), 비닐(vinyl)로 이루어진 에폭시 에스터 화합물과 이를 하이드로실레이션하여 얻어지는 반응하여 얻어진 실리콘 에폭시 에스터 화합물에 관한 것이다. 
     
       
     
     위 식에서, R은 실리콘 군으로, 실리콘 수는 1-10개를 포함하며, 또한 알킬(alkyl), 방향족(aromatic)기를 포함하는 탄소 수 C 2 에서부터 C 20 을 포함한다. 
     위에서 얻어진 모든 화합물을 이용하여 음식물 용기(발포스타이렌 용기)의 내면 코팅, 산업용 접착제 또는 전기·전자 재료의 코팅에 응용되는 영역으로 한다.
Patent KR-20010107434-A (KR)
Title: 열가소성 수지 조성물
Inventor: AHN SEONG HUI
IPC: C08L25/12
Filed: 2000-05-29
Abstract: 본 발명의 열가소성 수지 조성물은 (A) 고무변성 스티렌계 수지 40∼95 중량부, (B) 폴리페닐렌에테르계 수지 5∼60 중량부, (C) 상기 (A)+(B) 100 중량부에 대하여 아크릴로니트릴 함량이 5∼18 중량인 스티렌-아크릴로니트릴 공중합체 수지 2∼30 중량부, (D) 상기 (A)+(B) 100 중량부에 대하여 폴리스티렌 또는 고무강화 폴리스티렌 수지 5∼50 중량부, (E) 상기 (A)+(B) 100 중량부에 대하여 인산에스테르 화합물 5∼30 중량부, 및 (F) 상기 (A)+(B) 100 중량부에 대하여 포스포네이트계 화합물 0.01∼20 중량부로 이루어진다.
Patent KR-20010108790-A (KR)
Inventor: KANG IN GUG
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: 본 발명은 재첩추출액, 굴엑기스, 건표고버섯엑기스, 마늘엑기스, 다시마엑기스 등을 혼합하고 새우액젓을 첨가하여 재첩의 비린 맛을 제거하여 건강 지향적이며, 성인병 예방에도 효과가 있는 음료를 제조하는 방법 및 배합비율에 관한 것이다. 이러한 본 발명은 재첩을 일정량의 정제수를 가하여 끓여서 액을 추출 여과한 후, 알맹이를 효소분해하여 1차 추출액과 혼합하여 여과한 후 마늘추출엑기스와 버섯추출엑기스 등을 첨가하여 추출액에서 비린 맛을 제거한 뒤 밀봉 포장하여 고온 고압 살균하여 장기 보존이 가능하다.
Patent KR-20020005203-A (KR)
Title: Information serving system and method
Inventor: KIM MIN YOUNG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-06-24
Abstract: PURPOSE: A system and a method for providing information are provided so that information transmission effects can be improved by consecutively transmitting information containing related contents to a user. CONSTITUTION: When a user computer accesses an information providing server, an information providing program displays a banner advertisement(S10). When the user clicks the banner advertisement(S20), the information providing program activates an activation file to display detailed advertisement contents or moves the user to a corresponding web site(S30). At the same time, the information providing program enables the user to decide whether to download a hidden file of the banner advertisement(S40). When the user intends to download the hidden file, the information providing program transmits the hidden file and a file activation program to the user computer(S50). When the user computer previously downloaded a download program, the user computer directly downloads the hidden file and the file activation program by clicking the banner advertisement. Here, the hidden file and the file activation program downloaded to the user computer have a predetermined hidden period. In case the previously-set activation conditions of the file activation program are satisfied, the hidden file is activated(S60, S70).
Patent KR-20020002958-A (KR)
Title: Manufacturing method of capacitor of semiconductor device
Inventor: CHOI JUN GI
IPC: H01L21/8242
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for fabricating a capacitor of a semiconductor device is provided to increase a process margin and improve reliability of a semiconductor device by forming stably a capacitor groove. CONSTITUTION: A lower structure such as an isolation oxide layer, an MOSFET(Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors), and a bit line is formed on a semiconductor substrate. An interlayer insulating layer(10) having a contact plug(12) is formed on a whole surface of the above structure. A capacitor oxide layer(14) is formed on the whole surface of the above structure. A capacitor groove is formed to expose the contact plug(12). A PE-TEOS layer(28) is deposited on the whole surface of the above structure. An etch stop layer is formed on the PE-TEOS layer(28). A capacitor groove for exposing the contact plug(12) is formed by etching the etch stop layer and the PE-TEOS layer(28). A polysilicon layer is formed on the whole surface of the above structure.
Patent KR-20020004774-A (KR)
Title: Lock nut trimming apparatus of ceiling bracket for pipe laying
Inventor: KIM JAE DUCK
IPC: F16L3/00
Filed: 2000-07-10
Abstract: PURPOSE: A ceiling bracket lock nut trimming device for pipe laying is provided to promptly form a lock nut and to realize mass production by integrally forming a lock nut via casting. CONSTITUTION: A ceiling bracket lock nut trimming device comprises: a guide supply unit(50) sequentially supplying a lock nut(1) to be formed to a feeding unit(52) by the weight and shakiness; the feeding unit periodically feeding the lock nuts transferred from the guide supply unit via an eccentric cam(42b); an arm feeding link unit(64) periodically feeding the lock nut by fitting in an arm to the front face of a forming member; and a trimming link unit(70) periodically applying hits to trim the lock nut fed to the forming member of the trimming unit.
Patent KR-20020007750-A (KR)
Title: conductibility H.P.L
Inventor: KIM SANG SEOL
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2000-07-18
Abstract: PURPOSE: Provided is a conductive melamine decorative sheet which is available at any place like semiconductor production line or so on and prevents static electricity so that it prevents fire or destruction due to static electricity there. CONSTITUTION: The conductive melamine decorative sheet is characterized by accumulating a pattern paper with a melamine resin including a conductive resin infiltrated, a transparent protection sheet and a graft sheet with a phenol resin including conductive carbon infiltrated wherein 7-10% of the melamine resin is included in the conductive resin and 4-10% of the phenol resin is included in the conductive carbon.
Patent KR-20000063800-A (KR)
Inventor: SHIN JEONG HO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for providing a video program and controlling housing facilities using the Internet, is provided to install a server commonly in collective housing facilities to recognize the operation and state of electronic equipments in each house from a remote place after a security process through a high-speed Internet communication network. The method enables to constitute a graphic user interface(GUI) by using a TV terminal in each house and download a video image frequently viewed when few connects to the server so as to prevent overload. CONSTITUTION: A network manager examines the state of a communication network connected to housing facilities. A list for users is written and checked, and a load of a system is checked. Whether a device of the housing facilities is to be controlled by an external is decided. If so, a home server of the housing facilities is operated to control the device. If not, whether a user demands video communication is decided. If so, whether a corresponding video program is included in a database of the home server is decided. If so, internal communication between the home server and the housing facilities is performed. And if the user does not demand video communication or if the corresponding video program is not included in the database, user communication is performed. Whether the volume of user communication is large is decided. If so, return to the step of checking the load of the system is performed, and if not, a reserved program is executed.
Patent KR-20020015853-A (KR)
Inventor: KIM GYEONG HUI
IPC: F16C31/06
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: PURPOSE: An air foil bearing is provided to simplify the manufacturing by using bumpers in the shape of tetragon and expand the contact area between the bumpers and air foils for increasing the supporting strength. CONSTITUTION: An air foil bearing includes a housing, a plurality of bumpers(35) formed in the housing and having sectional surfaces in the shape of tetragon as a whole, and one or more air foils(32) of which a fixed end(33) is fixed to the inside of the housing between the plurality of bumpers and a free end(34) is extended over the bumpers, wherein a surface of the bumper contacting the air foils form a curved line.
Patent KR-20010039858-A (KR)
Inventor: KATSUOKA SEIJI
IPC: B24B37/30
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: PURPOSE: An apparatus and a method for polishing workpiece are provided to correct ununiformity easily and to polish workpiece strongly or weakly. CONSTITUTION: In a polishing device provided with a turntable having an abrasive cloth and a top ring(1) and polishing a semiconductor wafer(4) into flatness and mirror finished by interposing the semiconductor wafer between the turntable and the top ring(1) and pressing it with prescribed force, a holding surface(3a) of the top ring(1) holding the semiconductor wafer is maintained deformable with variable fluid pressure and a retainer ring(7) arranged around the top ring(1) pressing the abrasive cloth with variable forces and holding the semiconductor wafer in the holding surface(3a) of the top ring(1) is provided.