baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent KR-20030024977-A (KR)
Title: Structure for shuting a open air of an automobile
Inventor: LEE GWANG HUI
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: PURPOSE: A structure for cutting off inflow of open air of an automobile is provided to prevent sudden change of temperature in the automobile due to inflow of open air. CONSTITUTION: A structure includes a roof side outer rail(10) and a roof side inner rail(20) joined to each other so that a lower end thereof corresponding with a door is opened; and an open air cut-off device placed in a space between the roof side outer rail and the roof side inner rail to cut off inflow of open air into a car room when the door is opened, and includes an air pipe(110) placed in the space between the roof side outer rail and the roof side inner rail and having one end fluidically connected with a side duct of an air conditioner and the other end having an outlet(111) formed on a lower side thereof to discharge air, and a sensing switch sensing whether the door is opened and closed and forcibly driving a blower of the air conditioner to supply the air pipe with air through the side duct so as to form an air curtain.
Patent KR-20030025987-A (KR)
Title: Interfacing Apparatus For High Speed Cell In ATM Switching System
Inventor: KIM GI TAEK
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: PURPOSE: A high-speed cell matching device for an ATM(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switch is provided to accommodate an external transmission line which is relatively faster than a process speed of an internal matching device by matching cell data according to each connection. CONSTITUTION: A FIFO memory unit(32) has a plurality of inlet FIFOs(32-1) and outlet FIFOs(32-2), and temporarily stores cell data according to connection. A cell multiplexing/demultiplexing unit(31) confirms a link number of high-speed cell data transmitted from a traffic management unit(23) of an external transmission line side according to the connection, and stores the cell data in the FIFO memory unit(32). The cell multiplexing/demultiplexing unit(31) receives the cell data stored in the FIFO memory unit(32) and transmits the cell data through one transmission line. A cell format converting unit(33) mutually converts a cell format used in a subscriber matching device and a cell format used in an internal switch device.
Patent KR-20030027632-A (KR)
Title: Quick paging method in shadowing area
Inventor: LEE JEONG HYEONG
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2001-09-29
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method of performing quick paging in a shadowing area is provided to control power of a quick paging channel in a base station when a terminal frequently demodulates a paging time slot, in order to effectuate quick paging, thereby reducing power consumption. CONSTITUTION: A standby terminal measures strength of a pilot signal and a quick paging signal(S110). The terminal compares the measured strength of the pilot signal with a predetermined threshold value(S120). If the measured strength exceeds the threshold value, the terminal detects at least one paging indication bit by demodulating a quick paging channel(S130). The terminal decides whether a wake-up function is requested by using the paging indication bit(S140). If so, the terminal enters a wake-up state to demodulate a corresponding paging time slot(S150). If the wake-up function is not requested, the terminal maintains a sleep state and returns to the step 'S110'.
Patent KR-20030030802-A (KR)
Title: containing rice manufacturing method.
Inventor: KIM DO YOUNG
IPC: A23L7/196
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: PURPOSE: Provided is a manufacturing method of rice containing mulberry components which are beneficial to the human body. Therefore a consumer easily intakes mulberry components by eating the rice. CONSTITUTION: The manufacturing method of rice containing mulberry components comprises the steps of: washing, drying and pulverizing mulberry leaves; dissolving the mulberry powder in water to prepare a mulberry solution; impregnating unpolished rice with the mulberry solution; wet-polishing it with spraying the mulberry solution; and drying it at 20-30 deg.C.
Patent KR-20010106328-A (KR)
Inventor: KANG YOUNG HO
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional device comprises the steps of forming a separator layer (2), an intermediate layer (3) and a first transfer layer (41) on a transparent substrate (1) and similarly forming a separator layer (2), an intermediate layer (3) and a first transfer layer (42) on a transparent substrate (1); attaching a substrate (21) (to be transferred) to an adhesive layer (5) applied to the substrate (1) on the opposite side of the transfer layer (41); irradiating the separator layer (2) with light (7) to cause abrasion within and/or on the surface of the separator layer so that the transfer layer (41) may move from the substrate (1) to the substrate (21); attaching the transfer layer (41) to a conductive adhesive layer (22) applied to the substrate (1) on the opposite side of the transfer layer (42); and similarly irradiating the separator layer (2) with light (7) so that the transfer layer (42) may move from the substrate (1) to the substrate (41).
Patent KR-20030034766-A (KR)
Title: Device for mixing slag in refining furnace
Inventor: KIM IN GYU
IPC: C21C5/46
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: PURPOSE: A device for agitating slag in refining furnace is provided to obtain product of uniformed quality by agitating slag layer by directly using inert gas, thereby melting alloy steel agglomerated on the surface of molten steel so that the melted alloy steel is melted into molten steel. CONSTITUTION: In a refining furnace in which fire brick(13) is constructed, on the upper part of which a top lance(100) is vertically installed, and at the side surface of the lower part of which a tuyere(20) is formed along the outer circumferential surface of the refining furnace so that a pipe(30) for blowing oxygen or inert gas is inserted into the tuyere, the device for agitating slag in the refining furnace is characterized in that a side surface tuyere(40) is formed at a certain position on the side surface corresponding to slag layer of the refining furnace, and a side surface pipe(50) for blowing inert gas into the refining furnace through the side surface tuyere is inserted into the side surface tuyere so that the inert gas is blown into the slag layer, wherein the side surface pipe(50) inserted into the side surface tuyere(40) is structured in a single pipe and connected to an inert gas line to blow the inert gas only into the refining furnace, and wherein the side surface tuyere is formed at an intermediate position between a line corresponding to the slab layer first formed after construction of refractories and a line corresponding to the slag layer just before repairing the refractories.
Patent KR-20010107857-A (KR)
Title: 근적외선 신발건조기
Inventor: CHUN SANG GYU
Filed: 2001-11-03
Abstract: 본 발명은 건조기에 관련되는 것으로서, 특히 접착제를 이용하여 신발을 구성하는 아웃솔, 갑피등을 상호결합시킴에 있어 접착제를 신속히 건조시켜 결합이 될 수 있도록 하기 위한 것이며, 이를 위해 본 발명은, 회전되는 무한궤도체상에 신발이 적치되어 이동되면서 건조가 이루어지도록 하는 신발제조건조기에 있어서, 상기 무한궤도체(60)의 상부에 이격되어 무한궤도체를 가로지르면서 형성되는 보조프레임(100)과; 상기 무한궤도체(60)와 보조프레임(100)의 사이에 형성되며 근적외선을 방출하는 방사체(210)가 구비되고 상기 방사체에 의해 생성되는 근적외선을 하부로 조사되도록 기능하는 반사판(220)이 설치되는 챔버(200)와; 상기 보조프레임으로부터 설치되는 고정바아(310)와 상기 반사판(220)이 다수의 조작핸들(320)과 구속되어져 상기 반사판의 상하위치조정이 이루어지도록 하는 셋팅부(300);를 포함하여 구성되어 신속한 건조처리가 수행됨을 기술적 요지로 하는 근적외선 신발건조기에 관한 것이다.
Patent KR-20030037519-A (KR)
Title: Unit for sound-effecting of acoustial apparatus
Inventor: AN TAE YOUNG
IPC: G10K15/00
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: PURPOSE: A unit for sensing an audio signal level of an apparatus is provided to allow a user to sense sounds vividly when the user uses a game unit, a DVD player, etc. CONSTITUTION: An audio amplifier(10) amplifies an audio signal from an audio system. The amplified audio signal sequentially passes through a DC circuit(20), a reference voltage level unit(30), and an audio signal processor(40). The audio signal processor includes an interface(IP) that is an analog switch, a band pass filter(60) for filtering the audio signal, and drivers(71,72,73,74,75) of a vibrator unit(70). The audio signal processor compares the band level of an input audio signal with a predetermined band level and selectively drives the drivers of the vibrator when the audio signal of a corresponding band is inputted. The drivers of the vibrator are vibration pads set inside a game chair. Each vibration pad has a driving motor or an actuator set therein to cause vibration.
Patent KR-20030037648-A (KR)
Title: Folder locking method in mobile telecommunication terminal equipment
Inventor: CHO JEONG HUI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for locking a folder of a mobile communication terminal is provided to physically perform a locking function while the folder is closed, if the locking function is set by a user, and to cancel the locking function only when a preset password is inputted, thereby protecting privacy and personal information. CONSTITUTION: When a user opens a folder, a microprocessor confirms whether a folder locking mode is selected, and if not, the microprocessor performs a selected function(S1,S2). The user inputs a desirous password and sets a folder locking function by pressing an OK button(S3). If the user closes the folder, a hooking bar goes backward by a hooker, and returns to an original position by an elastic supporter of a solenoid(S4,S5). By inputting all password numbers, an input key is pressed to complete the password inputting process(S6). The microprocessor compares the inputted password with a prestored password. If the two passwords are the same, the microprocessor drives the solenoid to cancel the locking function(S7,S8). If a predetermined time elapses, the microprocessor stops the driving of the solenoid, and the hooking bar returns to the original position, then the folder locking mode is returned(S9,S10).
Patent KR-20030014090-A (KR)
Title: Colored mid-sole manufacture device
Inventor: LEE TAE SUNG
IPC: B29D35/12
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: PURPOSE: A colored mid-sole fabricating apparatus is provided to reduce use of a spray or raw material and to maintain an original color of shoes even if the shoes are worn by installing a colored mid-sole in the shoes. CONSTITUTION: A colored mid-sole fabricating apparatus includes undiluted solution reservoirs(10,12), an undiluted solution passing pipe(20), an impeller member(30), a pigment reservoir(40), and a pigment passing pipe(50). The undiluted solution reservoirs(10,12) receives an undiluted solution used for fabricating polyurethane, which is material of a mid-sole of shoes. Isocyanate is received in one undiluted solution reservoir(10) and polyol is received in the other undiluted solution reservoir(12). The undiluted solution passing pipe(20) has a cylindrical shape, and a diameter of an inlet portion(21) thereof is smaller than a diameter of an outlet portion(24) thereof.
Patent KR-20030041322-A (KR)
Title: Ticket Holder of Sun Visor for a Car
Inventor: LEE JAE YONG
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: PURPOSE: A ticket holder of a sun visor for a vehicle is provided to store a ticket in the ticket holder conveniently by fixing the ticket firmly with embedding a spring in the ticket holder. CONSTITUTION: A sun visor(5) is installed in an upper front part of a vehicle, and a ticket holder is installed in the sun visor. The ticket holder is composed of a body(1) having a fitting sill, a spring(2) fixed to the fitting sill and bent downward, a guide cover(3) installed and inserted to the front of the body, and a cover(4) assembled with the guide cover and the body. The ticket is inserted to the ticket holder and fixed by the spring in the body. Plural tickets are fixed by the spring, and the desired ticket is drawn out of the ticket holder by pulling in keeping remaining tickets.
Patent KR-20030042105-A (KR)
Title: Capacitor in Semiconductor Device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: YOON DONG SU
IPC: H01L21/285
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for fabricating a capacitor of a semiconductor device is provided to guarantee an excellent characteristic of the capacitor by making a diffusion barrier layer effectively prevent the diffusion of oxygen generated during a high dielectric layer process. CONSTITUTION: A diffusion barrier layer(20) composed of ruthenium, titanium and nitrogen elements is formed on a substrate(10). An annealing process is performed on the diffusion barrier layer. A lower electrode(30), a dielectric(40) and an upper electrode(50) are stacked on the diffusion barrier layer. The diffusion barrier layer is fabricated at a temperature scope of 100-900 deg.C through a metal organic chemical vapor deposition(MOCVD) method, having 200-1000 angstrom in thickness.
Patent KR-20030043417-A (KR)
Inventor: PARK HUN CHEOL
IPC: H01L41/09
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: PURPOSE: A curved shape actuator device composed of an electro active layer and fiber composite layers is provided to reduce its weight and improve its performance, compared to the existing a THUNDER(thin layer unimorph driver). CONSTITUTION: An electro active layer(10), top and bottom composite material layer(20,30) and insulation layers(22,23,24) are stacked up on a plane mould. An electro active polymer, ferroelectric or electro-strictive material can be used to form the electro active material layer. A glass fiber reinforced plastic(GFRP) or engineering plastic(EP) can be used to form the bottom composite layer. A carbon or Kevlar fiber reinforce plastic(CFRP, KFRP) can be used to form the top composite layer. As the material of the insulation layers, GFRP or EP can be used. The whole structure is cured at the temperature of 100-200 degree C. by an autoclave molding method. After a demolding process, an asymmetrical curved structure is produced.
Patent KR-20030043522-A (KR)
Title: Injectable soft tissue prosthetic composition inducing autologus tissue formation
Inventor: SEO HWAL
IPC: A61L27/24
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: PURPOSE: Provided is a supplementary material composition of a self-organizable soft tissue for injection which is injected into a soft tissue of a human body to compensate an anatomical morphology. CONSTITUTION: The self-organizable supplementary material composition is produced by dissolving atelocollagen, hyaluronic acid, fibrinogen, thrombin and theophylline in water to compound them. More concretely, the composition is produced by adding 0.1 to 5 g of atelocollagen, 0.1 to 5 g of hyaluronic acid, 0.01 to 0.1 g of theophylline, 0.001 to 0.2 wt% of fibrinogen and 50 to 1000 unit of thrombin to water in an amount to make a total volume of 100 ml and controlling pH of the resulting solution to neutrality. The supplementary material composition is injected into a soft tissue by subcutaneous injection or intramuscular injection on a smooth muscle.
Patent KR-20030044301-A (KR)
Title: display apparatus
Inventor: CHO SEONG YUN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: PURPOSE: A display device is provided to implement a plurality of operation members to process an image signal by a single scaler chip, thereby providing a simple assembly process and reducing cost of manufacture. CONSTITUTION: A display device includes an input block for an analog and digital image signals from a video card, a user operation block(9) for setting one display selection and display environment of the image signal selected from the analog and the digital image signals and a scaler chip(1) for processing the analog and the digital image signals and providing the processed analog and the digital signals. The scaler chip(1) includes an analog to digital(AD) convertor(5) and a transition minimized differential signaling(TMDS) processing block(4) for converting the analog signal and the digital signal into each of the digital signals, a selection block(6) for selecting one among the digital image signals supplied from the AD convertor(5) and the TMDS processing block(4) and a scaler block(7) for accommodating the digital image signal with matching the size of the liquid crystal panel.
Patent KR-20020045545-A (KR)
Title: Photoelectric conversion element
Inventor: FUJIMORI YUJI
IPC: H01L31/06
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: PURPOSE: A solid type dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion element is provided to achieve excellency in photoelectric conversion efficiency and manufacturing at a low cost. CONSTITUTION: The photoelectric conversion comprises a first electrode(3); a second electrode(6) arranged opposite to the first electrode; an electron transport layer(4) arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode, at least a part of the electron transport layer being formed into porous; a dye layer which is in contact with the electron transport layer; a hole transport layer(5) arranged between the electron transport layer and the second electrode; and short-circuit preventing means for preventing or suppressing short-circuit between the first electrode and the hole transport layer.
Patent KR-20030047167-A (KR)
Title: Method for avoiding control signal conflict between controllers using controller area network
Inventor: PARK YONG JE
IPC: B60R16/023
Filed: 2001-12-08
Abstract: PURPOSE: An avoiding method of a control conflict between controllers is provided to control according to a priority when more than two controllers are operated at the same time by deciding the priorities of each controller and using a CAN(Controller Area Network). CONSTITUTION: Simultaneous control demands of more than two controllers are checked by checking the control demand of each controller through a CAN communication(S110). In existing the simultaneous control demands, priorities are decided according to the control significance of the controllers to request the simultaneous controls(S120). The controller of the highest priority operates the control by the decided priorities(S130). Thereby, the control conflict of each controller is prevented.
Patent KR-20030050722-A (KR)
Title: Perfume for underwear
Inventor: KIM YOON IL
IPC: A61Q13/00
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: PURPOSE: A perfume for undergarment containing two or more natural essential oils corresponding to a top note, a middle note or a bottom note as a main component is provided. The perfume has low irritation to the skin and deodorizing action while slowly emitting fragrance. CONSTITUTION: A perfume for undergarment comprises 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of natural essential oils, 0.5 to 2.5% by weight of water-soluble dietary fiber, 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of a solubilizer and 95.0 to 98.0% by weight of purified water. The perfume has pH 4.0 to 4.5 capable of being controlled by lactic acid. The natural essential oils are two or more selected from the group consisting of lavender oil, geranium oil, tea tree oil, chamomile oil, ylang ylang fragrance oil, cedarwood oil, bergamot oil, black pepper oil and the like.
Patent KR-20030055620-A (KR)
Title: Stn liquid crystal panel display driver
Inventor: LEE JAE PYEONG
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: PURPOSE: A driving circuit of an STN(Super Twisted Nematic) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) panel is provided to reduce the power consumption by improving the structure. CONSTITUTION: A control unit(309) outputs an image data signal and a driving signal. A segment driving circuit(310) outputs certain voltage through an output buffer by receiving the image data signal and using the stored electric charge. A common driving circuit(311) outputs activated voltage by receiving the driving signal. An LCD panel(312) receives the image data from the segment driving circuit and outputs an image signal by opening a common line through the activated voltage. The electric charge from the output buffer is reused for the next charging by storing in a capacitor.
Patent KR-20010071917-A (KR)
Title: 전력 종속 피드백을 사용한 전자소자 제어
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: 소자 온도를 제어하는 방법이, 소자 전력 소모량에 관련된 파라미터를 측정하고 이 파라미터를 활용하여 소자 온도를 제어한다. 이는 열 교환기, 전력 모니터, 및 열 교환기의 온도 설정을 제어하는 회로를 포함하는 시스템에 의해 달성될 수 있다. 이 회로는 전력 수준, 열 교환기 온도, 및 설정점을 입력신호들로서 이용한다. 따라서 이 시스템은 칩 내에 또는 칩에 연결된 온도 감지 소자들을 필요로 하지 않으며, 패키지가 아닌 소자의 온도에 응답하며, 대량의 칩 제조를 위해 사용될 수 있으며, 온도 감지를 위해 소자의 상당히 넓은 표면 영역을 필요로 하지 않으며, 칩 전력 프로파일들을 필요로 하지 않는다. 두드러진 특징으로서, 본 시스템은 최소의 오버슈트 또는 언더슈트로써 설정점이 유지되게 해 준다.
Patent KR-20010053539-A (KR)
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of providing secure communication of information between at least a first and second digital audiovisual device ( 30, 52 ) and characterized in that the first device ( 30 ) communicates to the second device ( 52 ) a certificate Ct(KpubT) comprising a transport public key KpubT encrypted by a management private key KpriMan, the second device ( 52 ) decrypting the certificate using an equivalent management public key KpubMan and thereafter using the transport public key KpubT to encrypt information sent to the first device, the first device using an equivalent private key KpriT to decrypt the information. The present invention is particularly applicable to a method of providing secure communication between a first and second decoder.
Patent KR-20010072776-A (KR)
IPC: A61K39/095
Filed: 1999-08-18
Abstract: Novel immunogenic beta-propionamido-linked polysaccharide- and N-propionamido-linked oligosaccharide-protein conjugates are provided as well as method of producing the conjugates. The conjugation procedure is simple, rapid, reproducible and applicable to a variety of polysaccharides or oligosaccharides derived from bacterial species, yeast, cancer cells or chemically synthesized. Vaccines and methods of immunization against infection or cancer using the immunogenic beta-propionamido-linked polysaccharide- and beta-propionamido-linked oligosaccharide-protein conjugates are also disclosed.
Patent KR-20010075054-A (KR)
Title: 데이터베이스 시스템
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: 모든 사상(事象)·사물(事物)을 대상으로 하면서, 테이블 구조가 간단하며 프로그램량도 극히 소규모로 구성할 수 있는 데이터베이스 시스템이다. 데이터 프로퍼티 테이블(21)에는 등록대상의 카테고리 식별정보와 그 속성 및/또는 기능을 표상하는 각 항목에 관한 항목명과 그 항목명의 실체적 내용을 표현할 때의 표현데이터가 구유하는 속성(항목데이터 속성)을 행단위로 각 데이터셀에 등록하고, 메인데이터 테이블(22)에는 카테고리 식별정보와 타이틀명과 각 항목에 관한 실체적 내용을 행단위로 각 데이터셀에 등록한다. 테이블(21)의 항목명과 테이블(22)의 실체적내용과는 셀번호로 대응하고, 데이터베이스 관리시스템(10)이 데이터의 입력·보존·검색·출력 시에 테이블(21)의 행방향 데이터를 메세지로 하여 각 메소드를 생성한다.
Patent KR-20010088815-A (KR)
IPC: H04N7/088
Filed: 1999-09-15
Abstract: 본 발명에 따라, TV 신호로 전송되는 TV 영상은 상기 TV 신호와 함께 전송되는 방송 종류 표시 요소에 따라 영상의 수평 및 수직 방향으로 서브샘플된다.  그 결과, TV 영상의 해상도는 더 이상 자세하게 볼 수 없는 정도로 떨어진다.  상기 방법은 예를 들어 어린이에게 부적합한 TV 영상의 내용을 볼 수 없게 하는 TV 수상기에서 이용하기에 적합하다.
Patent KR-20010075567-A (KR)
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: 세 개의 오퍼랜드, 즉, 피승수 A, 승수 B 및 가수 C에 대해 승산 및 가산 연산을 수행하도록 구성된 산술 유닛.  산술 유닛은 데이터 펌프로부터 오퍼랜드 A 및 B를 수신하도록 구성된 입력 스테이지와, 적 AB를 제공하기 위한 출력단을 갖는 승산기 유닛을 포함한다.  산술 유닛은 또한 승산기 유닛의 출력단에 결합된 입력단 및 출력단을 구비한 레지스터와, 승산기 유닛의 출력단에 결합된 제 1 데이터 입력단, 레지스터 출력단에 결합된 제 2 데이터 입력단, 토글 커맨드 입력단 및 데이터 출력단을 구비하는 멀티플렉서를 포함한다.  산술 유닛내의 바이패스 판정 블록은 오퍼랜드 A 및 B를 수신하도록 구성된 입력 스테이지와, 스케줄러 및 토글 커맨드 입력단에 결합된 출력단을 포함한다.  바이패스 판정 블록은 오퍼랜드 A 및 B의 최대 유효 비트가 제 1 임계치 이하의 값을 갖는 경우 제 1 데이터 입력단을 데이터 출력단에 결합시키도록 멀티플렉서를 세트하도록 구성된다.  산술 유닛은 또한 적 AB를 수신하도록 구성된 멀티플렉서 데이터 출력단에 결합된 제 1 데이터 입력단과, 가수 C를 수신하도록 구성된 제 2 데이터 입력단과, 출력 신호 AB+C를 제공하기 위한 출력단을 갖는 가산기를 포함한다.
Patent KR-20020019895-A (KR)
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula I  wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and halogen
Patent KR-20010113790-A (KR)
Title: (R)-2-octanol dehydrogenase, process for producing the enzyme, DNA encoding the enzyme and process for producing alcohol by using the same
IPC: C12P7/22
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: This invention provides (R)-2-octanol dehydrogenase that catalyzes oxidation-reduction reaction using NAD<+> (NADH) as a coenzyme and the genes that encodes them. The enzymes of this invention can be obtained from microorganisms such as the genera Pichia, Candida, and Ogataea, and so on. It is possible to produce alcohols, in particular, alcohols such as (S)-4-halo-3-hydroxybutyric acid esters and (R)-propoxybenzene derivatives by reducing ketones with this (R)-2-octanol dehydrogenase. Moreover, the (R)-2-octanol dehydrogenase of this invention is excellent in activity and stereoselectivity.